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ITALIAN
PURIM AT CHABAD - SAT NIGHT FEB 27
Come to Chabad on Circular Street to hear the Megillah, drown
out Haman, and enjoy Kosher homemade Italian foods and
specialties - and the special Havdalah Mishloach Manot package
(see below).
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HAVDALAH-THEMED
MISHLOACH MANOT
Rabbi Abba is preparing Purim Mishloach Manot packages with an
Havdalah (farewell to Sabbath) theme, being that Purim falls
this year on Sat Night (and Sunday). Each package will of course
have some tasty Hamantaschen, plus a bag of spices, a braided
Havdalah candle, and hopefully a bottle of Grape-Juice if we can
enough at a good price. If you'd like someone in the Saratoga
Springs general area to receive this Purim Package, please
contact Rabbi Abba at Saratoga Chabad.
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WOMENS
SPA FOR THE BODY AND SOUL #5
The fifth annual Spa for the Body and Soul for Jewish women of
the Capital-Saratoga Region was on Sunday, January 24th
1-4pm at the Hyatt Place in Malta just off Exit 12 of the 87.
Over 110 women attended. The featured speaker Jessica Klein-Levenbrown
spoke about "More Than Meets the Eye; Embracing Inner Change."
She is a TV producer and writer who worked on Sesame Street,
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LOCAL WARMING! Chabad's Matzah-Ball Soup on Broadway
Outside on the cold "First Night Saratoga" Rabbi Abba served
many bowls of hot Matzah-Ball soup on Broadway near Phila
Street near the Prudential office.
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TGIS - Thank G-d It's Shabbos! another
weekend planned...
Come to Saratoga Chabad on Circular Street for a delicious
homemade Shabbat dinner, with song and stories and food for
thought for all ages... Friday Night January 22nd, 2010 at 6pm.
For RSVP or questions call 526-0773 or email
saratora@aol.com
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MITZVOT TO GO!
Rabbi Abba does home/office visits, bringing the joys of
Judaism and easy Mitzvah access to you! Shabbat candles, a
Tefillin-wrap, a quick Torah thought or discussion and much
more...
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CHANUKAH IN SARATOGA 2009
Chanukah on Ice, Menorah-Making at
Skidmore's Case Center, Matzah-Ball Soup and Dreidels at the
Victorian Walk, the Broadway Car-Menorah Parade, and more - made
this a very bright Chanukah 2009!
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Chanukah on Ice - front page of
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Chanukah on Ice - in Saratogian
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THURS
12/3: CHABAD AT
THE VICTORIAN WALK 2009
Chabad was at the annual Victorian Walk
on Broadway in the heart of Saratoga Springs, this year on
Thursday, December 3rd 5-11pm near the Saratoga Downtowner. We
shared hot Matzah-Ball
soup, Dreidels and a special "Good-Card" giveaway. Thanks to
Maimonides High School for helping staff our booth.
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SUN 12/6: KABBALAH
OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH WITH LAIBL WOLF
Rabbi Dr.
Laibl Wolf is dean of SpiritGrow, the Joseph Kryss Wholistic
Center based in Australia and is the creator of MindYoga. His
lectures are fascinating, uplifting, reflective and inspiring
and he has engaged audiences all over the world. He spoke at Saratoga Chabad on Sunday, December 6th at 10am.
This program was well-attended, a full house listened
attentively and actively participated.
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12/12:
THE CLIFTON PARK ANNUAL CANORAH
An annual tradition in Clifton Park to light a Menorah made of
food-cans which is later distributed to those in need. The event
was at the Clifton Park Center off Exit 9 of the 87, 6pm on
Saturday Night. Doughnuts and Coffee will be served, plus
there was be Dreidels, Gelt, Chanukah Theater etc...
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12/13:
MENORAH PARADE ON BROADWAY & CONGRESS PARK
At around 5pm on Sunday 12/13 a
Car-Menorah Parade went down Broadway followed by an outdoor
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12/15: CHANUKAH ON ICE
Many skaters came out, young and old, to celebrate Chanukah on
Ice at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rink on Weibel Avenue. A Menorah
made of ice-cups was kindled and Chanukah music was played over
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TUESDAY
LUNCH 'N LEARNS; WEDNESDAY KABBALAH WELLSPRINGS
Starting regularly on September 8th. The Lunch and Learns at
Saratoga Chabad will feature classes and discussion on Parsha
(weekly Torah portion) and Talmud; the Wednesday evening classes
will be at 8pm and feature text and discussions of mystical
Kabbalah and meaningful Chassidic thought.
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SUKKAHFEST - FOOD, ACTIVITIES, ENTERTAINMENT...
Party in and out of our Sukkah! 4-7pm on Monday, October 5th.
Stay tuned for updates and info. Program features Ponyrides,
bunny and goat petting, a rock-climbing wall for young and old,
arts and crafts, and Sushi in the Sukkah along with other
treats. No charge, suggested contribution $5pp or $20 per
family.
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THE ANNUAL SHALOM FESTIVAL - AUG 23
Sunday, August 23rd, was the Shalom Festival in historic and
beautiful Congress Park in the heart of Saratoga Springs. Singer
and musician Yoel Sharabi with his energizing Sephardic
and Israeli music. Incredible Larry's shows and and juggler
training.
There will be a Pickle Making Demo and a Lower-East-Side Pickle
Giveaway "a nickle a pickle..." See
pictures of this year's Shalom Festival.. Visit here for
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LAKE GEORGE
MINYAN IN AUGUST
Morning Minyans at 8am, and Evening Minyans at 7:30pm (soon 7:15pm)
under the white
tent on Bloody Pond Road behind The Magic Forest Amusement Park
on Route 9. Join travelers and tourists of many different Jewish
communities for this unique Minyan experience. For more info see
Lake George Minyan... Shabbos Minyan at Lake George
are only by special arrangement. For more information please
contact Efraim of the Lake George Minyan directly at 518-522-8478.
There will be a Shabbos Minyan 8/21-22 at the Travelodge. The
weekday Minyan will run daily until Labor Day.
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HAVDALAH
IS BACK ON BROADWAY
Now and then on a Saturday Night Rabbi Abba does a Saturday
Night Havdalah service on Broadway, with the dancing flames of
the Havdalah candle, singing, and the aromatic spices as a
giveaway to participants. Sometimes with accompanying music,
sometimes without, but always with a smile. Rabbi Abba is
pictured above making Havdalah on Broadway, in the "You've Been
Scene" newspaper feature.
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VIOLIN AND
MANDARIN - DINNER AND MUSIC ON TUES 8/4
Thanks to all who participated we had a beautiful turnout,
delicious dinner and heartfelt violin music with classical and
Chassidic violinist Yehoshua Sussman in honor of "Tu-B'Av"
(15th of the month of Av) highlighted in the Mishna as a most
joyous Jewish festival.
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SUMMERTIME MINYAN BOOST
Thanks to the many travelers and tourists in Saratoga for the
beautiful and busy summer season, we've had several nice-sized Shabbos Minyans for all three prayer services and several more weekends are in
the works. Of course, local Saratogians are always most welcome!
For
up-to-date Shabbos Minyan info, call Rabbi Abba at 526-0773.
After every Shabbat morning prayer service we have a delicious
Kiddush buffet.
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TEMPLE
MOUNT STUDY BOOKLET DOWNLOAD
In commemoration of Morris Aronson's yartzeit at the start of
the 3-week period dedicated to remembering the Jerusalem Temple,
Rabbi Israel Rubin prepared a scholarly discussion on historical
background and contemporary relevance of the Temple Mount and
its choice properties. Click for the PDF text download in
Hebrew or the PDF text download in
English.
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NEW
WEEKLY TORAH CLASSES STARTING AT CHABAD
Come join the discussion! A new Thursday "Lunch 'n Learn" as
well as a TBA weekday evening Torah study class are starting up
again at Saratoga Chabad. Classes are geared to all levels of
Jewish learning and backgrounds. For topics and times, and any
other info call Rabbi Abba at 526-0773.
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FELAFEL
AND MUSIC AT FARMERS MARKET
Chabad brings "Taste of Tradition" Kosher Jewish specialties to
the High Rock Saratoga Farmers Market each Wednesday, 3-6pm.
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KOSHER
FOOD PANTRY
If you know someone in need of assistance, who'd appreciate a
food package please call/email Rabbi Abba.
Contributions are also welcome to help defray the cost of the
food delivered to needy families around the Capital Region.
People on fixed limited incomes, or part-time or no employment
are at the greatest need during the current economic downturn.
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NEW NANO JOBS
AVAILABLE IN CAPITAL-SARATOGA REGION
Job fairs and interviews are being held for specialty
construction and hi-tech for the new mega-fab plant in Malta. If
you're from out-of-town and are interested in Jewish communal
resources (Kosher, Minyan, Chinuch, Housing etc) Capital Chabad
and its affiliates are happy to be of assistance.
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TU BISHVAT STIMULUS PACKAGE AT NYS ASSEMBLY
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THE SHALOM KOSHER
FOOD PANTRY
Do you know someone who could benefit from a basic foods package
in this difficult economic time? Or would you like to contribute
Kosher (non-perishable) foods or funds? Find out more about the
new Kosher Food
Pantry serving the Capital-Saratoga Region.
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3/20-21:
GIRLS SHABBATON AT SARATOGA CHABAD
A group of Middle and High School girls from around the Capital
Region had a wonderful Shabbat experience with Saratoga Chabad,
including pre and post Shabbat outings to Saratoga Beads and
Laser-Tag.
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PLACES 2 GO, THINGS 2 DO IN THE CAPITAL-SARATOGA REGION
Locals and tourists alike enjoy this growing listing of quality
family-friendly and wallet-friendly outings in and around the
greater Capital-Saratoga Region of Northeastern New York State.
Download the 3-page PDF updated for Summer 2008 - please
send us updates or new ideas to include for Summer 2009!
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CHANUKAH SPIRIT AT CHABAD SHOP ON 508 BROADWAY
Mitzvot and Judaica, Chanukah
novelties, Jewish information... Take a peek inside during the
annual Saratoga Victorian Walk... and see the
Saratogian Newspaper write-up (PDF format). See the
Better Than Credit Giveaway for Saratoga's First Night! The
seasonal Fiddler on Broadway Chanukah Boutique Shop and Jewish
Activity Center will close after the New Year. Look for our
re-opening at a yet-to-be scheduled time later in the year.
See
our Chanukah 2008 Index Page.
CAN-ORAH LIGHTING IN CLIFTON PARK DURING STORM
On the first evening of Chanukah, a couple dozen people gathered
in the Clifton Park Center Mall for a lighting of a special Menorah made
of cans, despite the snowy weather conditions. The picture of
Rabbi Yossi lighting the Canorah was
featured in the Capital Region front page of the Times-Union
newspaper.
CHANUKAH
PARTY WITH KOSHER CHINESE & GAMES 12/25
On Thursday December 25th, Kosher Chinese-style dinner was
served at Saratoga Chabad with Rabbi Yossi leading
interactive powerpoint Chanukah trivia
games and Rabbi Abba leading a hands-on Bingo game (LATKE). Winners got
Chanukah treats and toys. About 50 attended, including a couple
moving to Saratoga from Detroit.
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SPECIAL SHABBOS CHANUKAH MINYAN & MEALS
Thanks to the out-of-town Chanukah
guests (families and yeshiva students) who energized our Shabbos
and Chanukah prayer
services with lively singing and Torah reading. It was a
pleasure having you join us, please come again!
CHANUKAH GELT & LATKES AT SKIDMORE'S CASE CENTER
As Skidmore students will be on
break over Chanukah this year, Rabbi Abba brought a
pre-Chanukah flavor to a table in the Case Center with Gelt,
Latkes and Doughnuts, on Wednesday, Dec 3rd, 11am-2pm.
WOMENS SPA FOR BODY & SOUL EVENT AT HYATT PLACE IN MALTA
The annual Spa for the Body and Soul brought
together Jewish women together from across the Capital Region, with 15
sponsoring organizations and womens groups, for a special
afternoon of inspiration, friendship and rejuvenation of body
and soul. Rivky Slonim, was this year's speaker. Plus there was a buffet
luncheon, health workshops, pilates and more.
Click for more info..
MUMBAI CHABAD TRAGEDY
We mourn the tragic loss of Rabbi
Gabi and Rivky Holzberg, the victims killed along with them in
the terrorist attack on the Mumbai Chabad House, along with all
the other innocent victims of this horrible terrorist attack in
Mumbai India. This is a sad day for Chabad, the Jewish People
and all of humanity. For more information about the Holzberg's,
and the
response from the international Chabad office, click here. A
fund has been established at
www.chabadindia.org
to help support their orphaned children, to rebuild and
reestablish Mumbai Chabad.
GETAWAY SHABBAT
WEEKENDS IN SCENIC SARATOGA
Do you want to get out of the big
city? Get a change of pace in historic and beautiful Saratoga?
Come visit us! Shabbos Minyan and Kosher Delicious Meals
available at Saratoga Chabad. There are many nearby
Hotels and Bed 'n
Breakfasts and rates are cheaper than during the
higher-priced summer season. Call Rabbi Abba (518) 526-0773 for
more info. Join us for Thanksgiving Weekend or Shabbos Chanukah,
other weekends as well...
WELCOME SKIDMORE
STUDENTS
Feel free to join our holiday
programs, fairs in the park, contact us for study opportunities
and our Skidmore Music Fellowship, and more! We wish you the
best in the coming academic year.
SHALOM FESTIVAL
- CLICK FOR PICS
Select photos of this year's, the
5th annual, Shalom Festival are
now online. Thanks to all who made this festival a great
success, the turnout was amazing all afternoon.
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CORNELL
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION WENT KOSHER
Saratoga Chabad's "Taste of Tradition" Booth at the High
Rock Farmer's Market on Wed July 23rd featured Israeli Salad
and Tehini in conjunction with the Cornell Cooperative
Extension, plus free samples of sweet-noodle-kugel.
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ARONSON
YARTZEIT MINYAN AND COMMEMORATION
A minyan and commemoration will be held on July 21st, the 18th
of Tammuz commemorates the yarzteit of Morris Aronson a
long-time Saratogian and benefactor of Saratoga Chabad.
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A CHALLAH AND
THE "THINK JEWISH" WEEKLY
Toward the end of each week, Rabbi Abba comes by to various
local offices, home and businesses with a Challah for Shabbat
and a booklet of "Think-Jewish" thoughts for the week. If you or
someone you know would appreciate a short Mitzvah visit, with
good cheer and Jewish flavor, or to get the weekly "Think
Jewish" publication by mail - give Rabbi Abba a call at 526-0773.
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SARATOGA SHABBOS MINYANS & KIDDUSH
Shabbos Morning Minyans at 130 Circular Street at 9am. Call
ahead (526-0773) to be sure Minyan is on. A delicious buffet
Kiddush is served after davening. Out-of-town guests, please
call ahead to find out Minyan, meals and lodging info.
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TASTE OF TRADITION AT FARMERS MARKET
The High Rock Farmers Market is a local hotspot, Chabad has a
"Taste of Tradition" booth with challah, kugels and other
homemade Kosher specialities for sale - Wednesday 3-6pm.
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STUDY OF THE JERUSALEM TEMPLE
Saratoga Chabad, in affiliation with the national Jewish
Learning Institute presents a multi-media in-depth study of the
Beit-HaMikdash (Jerusalem Jewish Temple). Classes to be held in
July and August. Contact us if you are interested.
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Looking back at select
events this year...
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SPINNING
SEDER PLATES WITH INCREDIBLE LARRY
See the
Passover 2008 Fun Day Page for more photos...
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JLI ISRAEL
COURSE
New six-week course on
Tuesdays from April 29th through June 3rd. See Israel in a
richer, deeper light, exploring its many facets in classical
Jewish texts. An enriching educational opportunity.
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3/21:
PURIM DAY IN ISRAEL @ SARATOGA CHABAD
Experience a taste of Israel right here in Saratoga Springs with
Megillah Reading, activities, delicious food and lively entertainment
by "Krazy-Tyrone" - all at no charge -
as we celebrate the holiday of Purim with an Israeli twist.
Read the Saratogian Article
See the online video by the Saratogian
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BNAI BRITH
BREAKFAST AT SARATOGA CHABAD 3/9/08
Schenectady Bnai Brith leaders, Kleine Klezmer and Rabbi Abba
following a breakfast with 25 people on "Intolerance is closer
than you'd think" presented by Schenectady B'nai Brith. |
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JEWISH-KLEZMER MUSIC STIPEND
Stipends available to Skidmore students for playing or learning
Jewish-Klezmer music. Email
Rabbi Abba or call 526-0773.
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SARATOGA TORAH
FRONT PAGE STORY IN GAZETTE
Daily Gazette Front Page Story
Text
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2/3: SPA
FOR THE BODY & SOUL III IN CLIFTON PARK
Saratoga Chabad co-sponsored the 3rd annual Spa for the Body
and Soul for Jewish Women at the Comfort Suites in Clifton Park
(just off Exit 9). Click for
more info on
this communal event.
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CHABAD PROGRAM
WITH STRINGS ATTACHED
Saratoga Chabad presented a Tallit fringe knotting workshop
in the Susman Room of the Saratoga Public Library@ 59 Henry St.
on Thursday,
December 27 at 3pm.
More Info...
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CHESS CHAMPIONS AT CHABAD SHABBOS 12/28
Saratoga Springs hosted the NYS Scholastic K-8 Chess
Championships and Saratoga Chabad hosted families for
Shabbat meals and atmosphere.
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CHABAD VENUE AT SARATOGA'S FIRST NIGHT
2008
with remote control
robotic 6' Dreidel and inspirational and uplifting Klezmer and
Chassidic music on violin... Monday Dec 31st, 7-9pm at the
Saratoga HS Gym...
check out more info...
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DOWNSTREET CHANUKAH ON BROADWAY
This year
Saratoga Chabad has a Chanukah shop in the Downstreet
Marketplace, accessible from the corner of Broadway and Caroline
Streets. Come in (hours vary/by appt 526-0773) for free dreidels
and gelt, menorahs and candles, plus an array of Judaic gifts
and specialties for sale.
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TRAVELERS AND TOURISTS WELCOME
Check our Jewish Tourist Info
page for links to Area
Minyans, Mikvah and
Kosher. If you are in
town, we'd love for you to join us for Minyans and Shabbat
Meals, and of course
our Kiddush!
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MEMORIAL LECTURE ON RABBI MEIR SHAPIRO
The Maimonides/Albany Mesivta Boys had their monthly Shabbaton
at Saratoga Chabad on Shabbos Lech-Lecha 10/19-20. During the
Beis Mashe synagogue service, Rabbi Israel Rubin taught
an
historical perspective on the Rabbi Meir Shapiro of Lublin
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AMAZING SUKKOT
ACTIVITY DAY - 10/1/07
Pictures
now online of this well-attended festive Sukkot afternoon
(10/1/07) of good
food, Mitzvot, activities, lively children and gentle animals. |
SHALOM FESTIVAL
PICTURE PAGES ONLINE
A very well-attended beautiful afternoon in Congress
Park with vendors, live music, amazing art by Morris Katz, live
Shofar Factory, Kosher food and much more.. |
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FREE FELAFEL TASTING AT FARMERS MARKET
On
Wednesday, July 18th, many enjoyed a free taste of middle-eastern Felafel (chickpea) balls.
Click here to see
Kosher Felafel Day newspaper articles in The Saratogian and
in the Daily Gazette |
F.R.E.E. STAFF
AT SARATOGA
Staff of the "Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe" Day Camp in
Brooklyn
visited for the July 20-21 weekend, making 4 Minyans
(Fr-Sun) and enlivening our atmosphere. |
DEFENSE OF
RASHI AT SARATOGA
Commemorating the Yartzeit (Tammuz 29) of Rashi, the great
Biblical and Talmudic commentator, Rabbi Israel Rubin taught a
Rashi and Tosefos argument in Talmud Chullin, along with a
defense of Rashi's position and it's application in Pirkei Avot,
Ethics of our Fathers - a favorite summertime study. |
WEEKLY SHABBAT KIDDUSH
11:30am on all Shabbat Mornings, join us for a delicious Kiddush
following the Beis Mashe Minyan at Saratoga Chabad. You can join
for services or just for the Kiddush. Good food and camaraderie!
For more on the Kiddush see our
Shabbat Morning
Kiddush Page.
LOOKING TO STUDY TORAH?
Call Rabbi Abba (526-0773) to arrange a time and a subject -
from the weekly Torah portion, to stories in the Talmud to
Jewish mysticism. Torah study is always in season and always
refreshing!
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Looking for quality family outings?
Check our listing of
"Places 2 Go, Things 2 Do - in & around the Capital-Saratoga
Region"
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YOUR
LETTER IN THE TORAH
Purchase your own letter for (nominal) $1 contribution in a
Torah Scroll being written for Saratoga. Letters can be
purchased and dedicated in honor of family and friends.
The Saratoga Torah is now
nearing completion, we look forward to a special ceremony
welcoming the completed Torah to the Saratoga Jewish community!
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For your information:
While
Saratoga Chabad offers Jewish religious services and cultural
events to
the Saratoga Community as well as visitors, held at Saratoga
Chabad and at locations throughout the community, we do not
offer overnight sleeping accommodations. Please see
Area Hotels/Motels Page
for places
to stay nearby.. Due to visitors request,
here is a listing of lodgings closest to Saratoga Chabad.
In honor of his tenth yartzeit,
sections of a pre-publication book on R' Moshe Rubin are now
downloadable online. If you have a story or memory of this
beloved and memorable Chassid,
please share them
with us and other readers! |
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Lake George Summer Minyan / Kosher Info /
Year 'round Minyan Info
/ Mikvah Info /
Tourist Info & Links to Area
Attractions Area Network of
Chabad Centers:
www.CapitalChabad.com
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The
Saratoga Shul - Cong. Bais Mashe Orthodox Minyan
is at Saratoga Chabad, 130 Circular Street, just off Lake Avenue. We are minutes from
Broadway, area hotels
and conventions.
We love guests! Shachris begins at
9am. Special Kiddush after services on Shabbos mornings! |
See Photos of our
Chanukah on Broadway 2006 and Rabbi Abba's unique Saratoga
Water Bottle Menorah! Thanks to the many hundreds of people who
came by the store throughout December! Time Magazine voted "YOU!" as
its Person of the Year. Saratoga Chabad has a
First Night
souvenir reflecting this theme, hundred were distributed on
First Night Saratoga. Didn't get one? Contact Chabad for yours! |
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SEE PICTURES OF THE
SHALOM FESTIVAL
August 20 2006 in Congress Park |
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College Students:
Sign-Up at
www.UnityTorah.com a unique project unifying Jewish
college students with one another in support of Israel, through
a letter in a Torah!
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Rabbi Mendel's interesting
Jewish
Q&A on
www.shabboshouse.com |
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