CHABAD OF THE TOWN
LEARN • EXPERIENCE • LIVE 2010/2011 Fall & Winter Lecture & Events Schedule High Holidays
Pre High Holiday Classes Explore the High Holidays from a Kabbalistic perspective & Familiarize yourself with the High Holiday prayers and melodies. Pre Rosh Hashanah: Thursday, September 2 – 7:30-8:30pm Pre Yom Kippur: Monday, September 13 – 7:30-8:30pm Venue: Chabad of the Town
High Holiday Beginner’s Explanatory Service Feel lost in synagogue? Does synagogue bore you? Join us for group prayer and discussion in a relaxed and informal setting. Rosh Hashanah: Thursday, September 9 & Friday, September 10 11:00am-1:00pm Yom Kippur: Saturday, September 18 – 11:00am-1:00pm Venue: Chabad of the Town
Sukkah Tour 5th Annual TMR Sukkah Tour Join Chabad’s inaugural Youth Zone & Youth Action Drive, visiting several Sukkot throughout TMR. Departing from Chabad of the Town, 4054 Jean Talon W. Sunday, September 26 – 2:00-4:00pm Pease call 514 342 1770 to reserve your place or if you would like us to help you build your own Sukkah.
Simchat Beit HaShoeva Family Celebration Live music, Entertainment, Refreshments, Lulav & Etrog. Fun for the entire family. Monday, September 27 – 5:30-7:30pm No charge Venue: Chabad of the Town Shabbatons
Fall Shabbaton, October 29 – 30 David Lazerson, PhD, aka - Dr. Laz, has been educating, inspiring and changing people’s lives for over 30 years as an author, musician, teacher, and a conflict resolution specialist. As a featured guest speaker at major conventions and book fairs throughout the globe, his lectures have been referred to as exciting, meaningful, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Friday, October 29 Traditional Shabbat Dinner Topic: Skullcaps ‘N Switchblades - Dr. Laz’s experiences & success teaching in inner city schools Time: 6:00pm Cost: $36.00 adult, $15.00 child under 12 Saturday, October 30 Prayer 10:00am followed by Kiddush lunch 12:30pm Topic: Being Jewish in a Non-Jewish World No Charge Saturday, October 30 Concert with The Original Rockin Reggae Rabbi, Played drums for the Grateful Dead. Shares a Jewish message of Peace with his music. Refreshments. Time: 8:00pm Cost: $18.00 Venue for all events: Chabad of the Town
New York Shabbaton, February 4 - 6 Spend a weekend in the Big Apple • Experience an uplifting Shabbat with the Crown Heights community, Chabad’s Headquarters. • Tour the City • Saturday Night Entertainment • Inspirational Ohel experience • Stimulating Speakers February 4 – 6 For more information or to reserve, call 514 342 1770 Jewish Learning Institute Largest & most successful Adult Education program worldwide
Medicine & Morals. From October 25 Your Jewish guide through life’s tough decisions As medicine advances and life expectancy increases, almost all of us will at some point encounter an ethical dilemma in dealing with our own health or the health of a loved one. Organ donation, Experimental treatment, Surrogate motherhood, Patient confidentiality, In Medicine and Morals, we will examine some contemporary case studies, comparing secular and Jewish approaches as a means of developing ethical understanding. Mondays 7:30-9:00pm – October 25 & November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 or Wednesdays 12:00-1:00pm – October 27 & November 3, 10, 17, 24 & December 1 Cost: $100 single $170 couple. Try first class Free. Register at www.chabadtmr.com or call 342-1770. Venue: Chabad of the Town
Toward a Meaningful Life. From February 7 Plot your personal mission statement. Reclaim love and intimacy in your marriage. Learn values upon which to establish your home and family. Acquire powerful tools to help you deal with pain, loss, and anxiety. Mondays 7:30-9:00pm – February 7, 14, 21, 28 & March 7, 14 or Wednesdays 12:00-1:00pm – February 9, 16, 23 & March 2, 9, 16 Cost: $100 single $170 couple. Try first class Free. Register at www.chabadtmr.com or call 342-1770. Venue: Chabad of the Town “Yeshi-vacation”
Taste Yeshiva style learning, discover the successful method of study our greatest scholars used, tap into the breadth and depth of Jewish Knowledge. Monday, December 27 - Friday, December 31 - Sunday January 2 Prayer 8:00am followed by breakfast Session One: Talmud Study – 9:15-10:15am Session Two: 10:20-11:30am Monday Exploring the origin and uniqueness of the Jewish calendar Tuesday Resurrection of the dead - Principle of faith or fantastic fantasy Wednesday Is it kosher? Facts and fallacies of kosher food Thursday Moshiach - Is this guy for real and when is he coming? Friday Tales of the Talmud - meaningful stories and how they speak to us today. Sunday The origins of Chassidism and it’s various sects. Led by Rabbi’s Moshe Krasnanski & Rabbi Zalmy Rader Parenting Speaker Series
Sunday, October 31 “How to keep children positive” Dr. Laz – Winner, Teacher of the year award USA. Time: 10:30-11:30am Venue: Chabad of the Town Tuesday, November 23 “Who is really in Control?” Are your children seeking your approval or are you seeking their approval? Dr. Abe Worenklein – Practicing psychologist for over 30 years. Specializing in family mediation, high conflict situation and child abuse. Time: 7:30-8:30pm • Venue: Chabad of the Town Tuesday, January 18 “Keeping Kids Healthy” Dealing with picky eaters, managing dinner time battles & establishing good lifelong eating habits. Silvia Bonome – Dietician, founder Nutrimundo, associated with Montreal children’s hospital. Time: 7:30-8:30pm • Venue: Chabad of the Town Tuesday, February 15 “Youth addiction..not my child” Understand addictive habits and how to break them before they become a serious problem. Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky - Co-Director International Centre for High Risk Taste Yeshiva style learning, discover the successful method of study our greatest Behaviors, McGill University. scholars used, tap into the breadth and depth of Jewish Knowledge. Time: 7:30-8:30pm • Venue: Chabad of the Town Monday, December 27 - Friday, December 31 - Sunday January 2 Prayer 8:00am followed by breakfast Hebrew Reading Course Session One: Talmud Study – 9:15-10:15am Did you ever feel bored or confused in Synagogue because Session Two: 10:20-11:30am you can’t follow the Hebrew? Want to study the Torah in Monday Exploring the origin and uniqueness of the Jewish calendar its original language? Planning a visit to Israel and want Tuesday Resurrection of the dead - Principle of faith or fantastic fantasy to be able to converse in Hebrew? Regret never having Wednesday Is it kosher? Facts and fallacies of kosher food learned the Hebrew alphabet? It’s never too late! – Master Thursday Moshiach - Is this guy for real and when is he coming? reading with award winning program in only 6 sessions. Friday Tales of the Talmud - meaningful stories and how they speak to us today. Wednesdays, October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 Sunday The origins of Chassidism and it’s various sects. Time: 6:15-7:15pm, Cost: $20.00 Led by Rabbi’s Moshe Krasnanski & Rabbi Zalmy Rader Venue: Chabad of the Town Jewish Women’s Circle
The Women’s Circle brings together Jewish women of all ages and backgrounds to learn, laugh and socialize while rejuvenating the mind, body and soul. Each of our meetings feature lively, meaningful discussions, interesting crafts, delicacies to taste, and the opportunity to meet new friends. Wednesday, October 13 Wednesday, March 9 Wednesday, January 19 Wednesday, April 6 Meetings take place in private peoples homes. For venue and to join our growing circle please call Dina Krasnanski 514-994-6556 Membership $18
Day Spa, Lecture & Workshops Theme: “Inner Vision” Shimona Tzukernik - Founder of Omek Foundation, Editor of the monthly Omek E-zine. Motivational speaker, Author, Founder of CocoachMe. Date: Sunday, November 14 Time: 10:00am Brunch • 11:00am-2:00pm Lecture & Workshops Couvert: $40 Venue: Chabad of the Town, 4054 Jean Talon W. Grand Raffle Draw
The raffle helps support Chabad’s Youth & Family programs; Summer camp, Mid-winter camp, Youth zone, Teen club, Adult education, Shabbatons, Holiday Programs and much more. Date: Wednesday, December 8 Time: 7:00pm Chinese auction viewing Buffet Dinner Draw Music Presentation Venue: Chabad of the Town – 4054 Jean Talon W. Celebrate Jewish Holidays
Chanukah on Ice Extravaganza Featuring: • Skating for the whole family • Israeli music • Ice Menorah & lighting • Entertainment • Food Date: Sunday, December 5 Time: 12:30-3:00 pm Venue : Bonaventure Ice Rink, 6605 chemin de la Cote de Liesse, Saint Laurent
Purim Celebrations Saturday, March 19, 8:15pm Megillah reading, Havdallah service, light refreshments No Charge Sunday, March 20 Grand Purim Ball - Purim in Israel “the holy land!” Eat, Drink and Rejoice with Israeli music, food, dress, spirit & entertainment. Time: 5:30pm, Cost: Adult $36.00, Child $15.00 RSVP 514-342-1770 or www.chabadtmr.com Ongoing weekly classes With Rabbi’s Moshe Krasnanski and Zalmy Rader
Sunday 8:30-10:00am - Minyan followed by gourmet breakfast and Torah discussion. Great way to start your week. Monday 8:00-8:30am - Stories from the Talmud Tuesday 12:30-1:30pm - Lunch & Learn. Torah made relevant for our times. 7:30-8:30pm - Kabbala for our times. Explore the inner dimension of life. Utilizing the breakthrough work of the Tanya, the first self help book written by Rabbi Scneur Zalman of Liadi Wednesday 7:15pm - Taste of Talmud. A lively and analytical study of the Talmud, arguably the most important Jewish text after the Bible. The Talmud is axiomatic to Jewish observance and its understanding is vital for understanding Jewish law and tradition. Study Buddy: Experience one on one Torah study of your choice with Students from the Lubavitch Yeshiva. Thursday 8:00-8:30am - Stories from the Talmud 7:30-8:30pm - Torah Studies. An in depth look at the weekly portion and its relevance to our day to day lives. Based on the classic commentaries with a Kabbalistic twist. Classes & activities legend Sep. 2...... Pre High Holiday Class Nov. 29...... JLI - Medicine & Morals #6 Sep. 9...... Rosh Hashanah Beginners Service Dec. 1...... JLI - Medicine & Morals #6 Sep. 10...... Rosh Hashanah Beginners Service Dec. 5...... Chanuka on Ice Sep. 13...... Pre Yom Kippur Class Dec. 8...... Grand Raffle Draw Sep. 18...... Yom Kippur Beginners Service Dec. 27...... Yeshi-Vacation #1 Sep. 26...... Sukkah Tour Dec. 28...... Yeshi-Vacation #2 Sep. 27...... Sukkot Family Celebration Dec. 29...... Yeshi-Vacation #3 Oct. 13...... Hebrew Reading Course #1 Dec. 30...... Yeshi-Vacation #4 Oct. 13...... Jewish Women’s Circle #1 Dec. 31...... Yeshi-Vacation #5 Oct. 20...... Hebrew Reading Course #2 Jan. 2...... Yeshi-Vacation #6 Oct. 25...... JLI - Medicine & Morals #1 Jan. 18...... Parenting Speaker Series #3 Oct. 27...... JLI - Medicine & Morals #1 Jan. 19...... Jewish Women’s Circle #2 Oct. 27...... Hebrew Reading Course #3 Feb. 4 - 6...... New York Shabbaton Oct. 29...... Shabbaton - Friday night Feb. 7...... Toward a Meaningful Life #1 Oct. 30...... Shabbaton - Kiddush Feb. 9...... Toward a Meaningful Life #1 Oct. 30...... Shabbaton - Dr. Laz Concert Feb. 14...... Toward a Meaningful Life #2 Oct. 31...... Parenting Speaker Series #1 Feb. 15...... Parenting Speaker Series #4 Nov. 1...... JLI - Medicine & Morals #2 Feb. 16...... Toward a Meaningful Life #2 Nov. 3...... JLI - Medicine & Morals #2 Feb. 21...... Toward a Meaningful Life #3 Nov. 3...... Hebrew Reading Course #4 Feb. 23...... Toward a Meaningful Life #3 Nov. 8...... JLI - Medicine & Morals #3 Feb. 28...... Toward a Meaningful Life #4 Nov. 10...... JLI - Medicine & Morals #3 Mar. 2...... Toward a Meaningful Life #4 Nov. 10...... Hebrew Reading Course #5 Mar. 7...... Toward a Meaningful Life #5 Nov. 14...... Spa For The Soul Mar. 9...... Toward a Meaningful Life #5 Nov. 15...... JLI - Medicine & Morals #4 Mar. 9...... Jewish Women’s Circle #3 Nov. 17...... JLI - Medicine & Morals #4 Mar. 14...... Toward a Meaningful Life #6 Nov. 17...... Hebrew Reading Course #6 Feb. 16...... Toward a Meaningful Life #6 Nov. 22...... JLI - Medicine & Morals #5 Mar. 19...... Megillah Reading Nov. 23...... Parenting Speaker Series #2 Mar. 20...... Grand Purim Celebration Nov. 24...... JLI - Medicine & Morals #5 Apr. 6...... Jewish Women’s Circle #4 The 5771 Challenge Judaism believes in One G-d and consists of Six hundred and Thirteen Commandments from which Maimonedes formulated the Thirteen Fundamental Principles of Faith unique to Judaism. The upcoming Jewish year, 5771 is a leap year, consisting of 13 months. Join our Second annual Community Wide Challenge and Master these Principles of Faith. • You undertake to participate for the • Chabad provides a comprehensive book entire year of the Thirteen Principles • You join in unity with many Jews • Chabad hosts monthly lecture on the studying the same subject Principle of the Month Call 342-1770 or email [email protected] to join.
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