About Rabbi Manis Friedman A world-renowned author, counselor, lecturer, master teacher and philosopher, Rabbi Manis Friedman is a noted Biblical scholar, recognized for his sagacious grasp of Jewish mysticism, and its application to contemporary issues. With deep understanding of the human psyche, great sense of humor and unique speaking style, Rabbi Friedman uses ancient wisdom and modern wit as he captivates audi- ences around the country and around the world. Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1946, Rabbi Friedman immigrated with his family to the United States in 1950. He received his rabbinic ordina- tion at the Lubavitch Rabbinical College of Canada in 1969. In 1970, he was sent by the Lubavitcher to St. Paul, MN where he found- ed Bais Chana Women’s Institute of Jewish Studies, the world’s first yeshiva exclusively for women, where he continues to serve as dean. Since its opening in 1971, 22,000 students of all ages, backgrounds, and from all over the world attended the institute. He currently hosts a cable television series, ‘ Forum with Rabbi ’ syndicated within North America.

2010 - 5770 One Shabbos One World Co-Hosts The Hanen Family In memory of Ben Hanen - Dovber Ben Tevia To register or sponsor visit www.ChabadAlberta.org or call 403-238-4880 x 111

One Shabbos One World is brought to you by The Calgary JLI - Jewish Learning Institute A Project of Chabad Lubavitch of Alberta 28-523 Woodpark Blvd. SW • Calgary Alberta T2W 4J3 Tel. (403) 238-4880 Ext.111 • Fax. (403) 281-0338 [email protected] • www.ChabadAlberta.org YEAR 5770 - UFARATZTA - BEYOND LIMITATIONS! ARE YOU LIVING OR EXISTING? Friday, January 29th 4:45 PM Candle Lighting Tales & Songs of Restless Souls 5:10 PM Kabbolas Shabbos – Evening Services with Rabbi Manis Friedman 5:45 PM Kiddush & Delicious Shabbos Dinner WHAT IS A FARBRENGEN?

Existing Is Boring; Life Is Exciting A farbrengen is an informal “gathering of souls” characterized by Are you living your life or do you exist within it? singing and inspiring talk. Existence is the root of all evils. If you exist you’re inflexible are normally convened in honor of special dates on the and have no room for another in your space. If you’re living calendar, birthdays, and on the Shabbat. Normally led and moder- you’re buoyant, flexible, and patient and have plenty of room ated by a rabbi or chassidic mentor, the farbrengen offers all its par- for others. ticipants the opportunity to express their souls’ troubles and worries. Those present share inspiring insights, practical ideas and stories which fortify spiritual resolve and rejuvenate the participants’ commitment to higher ideals. 7:15 PM Special Children’s Program Chassidic songs and melodies are sung. L’chaims are said. The assem- Adult $36 • Student/Senior $22 • Child $20 (ages 2-12) bled group thus warms up, and escapes the natural inhibition against baring the soul to others. The results are astounding. DO YOU BELIEVE YOURSELF? Shabbos, January 30th 9:00 AM Are you Thinking? LIFE IS LIKE A BOX OF CHOCOLATE 12:30 PM Shabbos Lunch (Kiddush) & Farbrengen Saturday Night, January 30th, 8:00 PM 1:00 PM Special Children’s Program (Adults only; Refreshments will be served) Do you believe yourself? No amount of pleasure can make a person What we believe about ourselves will greatly influence our happy. But happiness disposes a person behavior. So what is a human being? What makes us tick? And why? Chassidic teachings spells it out for us. towards greater pleasure. Understanding happiness is the first step to gaining it. Adult $18 • Student/Senior $10 • Child $5 (ages 2-12) Adult $18 • Student/Senior $10

 Weekend Package: Adult $55  Student/Senior $39  Child $22  All Sessions will be held at Chabad Lubavitch of Alberta