Saratoga Chabad
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130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs NY 12866
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SPINNING SEDER PLATES WITH INCREDIBLE LARRY
See the Passover 2008 Fun Day Page for more photos...
 
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.
 
TEVA TRAILS HIKE
Sunday May 18 at Pilot Knob Ridge for a Hike in the Lake George Land-Nature Preserve. Details TBA.
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
 


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.
A CHALLAH AND FOOD-FOR-THOUGHT
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, give Rabbi Abba a call 526-0773.
 
JEWISH-KLEZMER MUSIC STIPEND
Stipends available to Skidmore students for playing or learning Jewish-Klezmer music. Email Rabbi Abba or call 526-0773.
 
SARATOGA TORAH FRONT PAGE STORY IN GAZETTE
Daily Gazette Front Page Story   Text on saratogachabad.com

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.
 
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...

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.
 
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...

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.

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!
 

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 in pre-war Poland.

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..


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.

Look for Rabbi Abba with his "Taste of Tradition" each Wednesday 3-6pm at the High Rock Farmers Market in the heart of Saratoga Springs, just behind Broadway. The Kugels are superb!

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!
 

 

Looking for quality family outings? Check our listing of "Places 2 Go, Things 2 Do - in & around the Capital-Saratoga Region"

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!


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!

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

 

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!

SEE PICTURES OF THE SHALOM FESTIVAL August 20 2006 in Congress Park
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!
Rabbi Mendel's interesting Jewish Q&A on www.shabboshouse.com
See our new Area Network website at www.capitalchabad.com