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Labor Day

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Baal Shem Tov and Alter Rebbe’s Birthdays

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Lubavitch Jewish Center 2021 NW 5th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32603Happy Birthday www.JewishGator.com ~ (352) 336-5877 Yehuda Goldman Adina Michal Thompson Happy Birthday In loving memory of Happy Birthday Yitzchok Smith Don Lind Richard Hummel Asara B’ (Jan. 5) In addition to its role as a A fast day commemorating the declaration and reminder of our three-year siege of Jerusalem by faith, the mezuzah is also a Nebuchadnezzar, King of symbol of G-d's watchful care Babylon, which began on this day over the home and its dwellers. (in 425 bce) and resulted in the The name of G-d, Sha-dai, which destruction of the First Temple appears on the reverse side of the three years later. parchment is an acronym for "guardian of the doorways of See “Tevet 10” at: Israel." The placing of a mezuzah www.chabad.org/holidays on the doors protects the inhabitant--whether they are What is a Mezuzah? inside or out. When purchasing a mezuzah, The “mezuzah” is a scroll on make certain of its validity. which the Shema – which contains the basic principles of Since outdoor mezuzot are Jewish faith – has been hand exposed to the weather, humidity written. and heat, it is advisable to have them checked every 2 years to A mezuzah placed on the assure that letters have not faded entrances of the home reflects the or cracked. holiness of the home that one is about to enter. Affixing a mezuzah: The decorative case makes this 1. On the right doorpost as one mitzvah more beautiful, but the enters the house. case is not the mezuzah! The 2. In a slanted position with the mezuzah is made in the same top pointed toward the inside of manner as the Torah itself: the room. handwritten on parchment in 3. On the bottom of the upper Torah script by an ordained third of the doorpost. scribe, who carefully follows For more info about mezuzah: many laws that govern its 713 letters. www.chabad.org/mezuzah New Year's Day

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In loving memory of Albert Nedow Tu B’ (Feb. 8) In producing fruit, the tree reaches This day is the New Year for trees. its perfection, for in it lies the seed Just as Rosh Hashanah (the New for the propagation of its kind, Year for creation) is the day on generation after generation for which humans are judged, so too eternity. Tu B’Shvat is a day of judgment Man is likened to a tree: “…Man for earth’s vegetation. is the tree of the field” To commemorate this day we eat [Deuteronomy 20:19]. This from the seven fruits and grains likeness is particularly marked in enumerated in the Torah the spiritual sense: (Deuteronomy 8:8) as being The root is the faith which links a special to the Land of Israel: Jew with his or her origin, and wheat, barley, grapes, figs, which constantly obtains spiritual pomegranates, olives, and dates. nourishment. Unless the roots are A tree is an ordinary and common strong and firmly entrenched in sight. At first glance, there seems the soil, the tree - despite its great nothing in it to arouse any special trunk and branches and leaves - meditation. Yet we can learn a few cannot withstand the wind. useful lessons from a tree. The trunk or stem is the Torah A trees is comprised of three and Mitzvot; these must increase primary elements 1) roots, 2) axis and grow, just as the age of a tree or main shaft and 3) fruit (seeds). increases its stem and branches. The development and The root system obtains advancement and in fact the entire nourishing substances from the stature of a Jew can be seen earth. The leaves also obtain through his or her practice of the certain substances for the plant's Torah and Mitzvot. existence, yet the root is by far the most important life-giving agent In a Jew, the fruit is those Mitzvot, of the plant. Furthermore, it also which benefit others as well as self, provides a firm entrenchment for and which have within them the the plant against the wind. seed that produce similar good deeds, through helping to The axis is the main body of a perpetuate our great national plant or tree, and visibly marks the heritage. growth and development of the tree. See “Tu B'Shevat” on our website: www.chabad.org/holidays In loving memory of Previous Rebbe’s Yahrtzeit Martin Brown 1950, Rebbe’s leadership begins Happy Birthday MAZEL TOV Aviva Auslander ON YOUR NEW CAR! Happy Birthday Donate your old one to Chabad Hana McMullen-Kadi (352) 336-5877 Light candles: 5:50pm Shabbat ends: 6:46pm

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In loving memory of Happy Birthday Manuel M. Davis Rochel Goldman OKC Lubavitch Jewish Center 2021 NW 5th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32603 www.JewishGator.com ~ (352) 336-5877 (Mar. 7) day (Mar. 8): During the This fast today commemorates the course of this day, we read the 3-day fast initiated by Queen megilla again. Esther before she would intercede As a reminder that the salvation on behalf of her people to the came as a result of the unified King. effort of the entire Jewish nation, we perform deeds that foster connection between people and Purim we help the needy. We send a gifts On Purim we celebrate the of food to a friend and give charity deliverance of the Jewish people to two (or more) needy people. We from annihilation instigated by celebrate with a special meal as Haman, a member of the Amalek family and friends gather to tribe. Had it not been for the rejoice. intervention of Queen Esther, who Masks and Costumes: The it turned out was Jewish, Haman’s miracle of Purim is unique since it plot may have succeeded. occurred through apparent natural Upon the advice of Mordechai, the causes. The sea didn’t split. There Jewish leader and her uncle, Esther were no plagues. Everything agreed to a daring strategy of happened as a result of certain approaching the king without people being at the right place at being summoned. Esther the right time. The hand of G-d requested that for 3 days prior to was “masked” beneath the her approaching the king, the “costume” of natural events. Jewish people reconnect with G-d Our fun-packed, children friendly, through and prayer. website can be found here: When Esther approached the www.chabad.org/purim King’s throne, she was summoned and bade to ask for whatever she wanted. Her request ultimately Shushan Purim (Mar. 9) put an end to Haman and his plot. In the Persian capital city of Purim Eve (Mar. 7): Purim begins Shushan, the Jews were victorious by the reading of the megila. on the 15th of . Today, in When Haman’s name is Jerusalem (and any other ancient mentioned we twirl our groggers walled cities) the festival of Purim and stamp our feet to drown out is observed on the 15th of Adar his evil name. and is called Shushan Purim. UF Spring Break

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In loving memory of In loving memory of Bernard Marcus Leonard Wolf Pesach Sheini (May 6) Shavuot (May 27-28) Pesach Sheini (lit. Second Pesach). Shavuot marks the day G-d gave A year following the Exodus, G-d the Torah to the Jewish people instructed the Jews to bring the 3,324 years ago. Passover offering. There were “Shavuot” means “weeks” and individuals who were represents seven weeks following unprepared – ritually impure – the exodus during which the and not enough time remained for Jewish people prepared to receive their purification (Numbers 9). the Torah. During this time they In response to their plea, G-d rid themselves of the scars of established 14 (a month after bondage and became a holy the regular Pesach) as a “Second nation ready to stand before G-d. Passover” for anyone unable to Our sages have compared the bring the offering on time. giving of the Torah to a wedding Today we commemorate this day between G-d and the Jewish by eating matzah. people. Our Sages relate how Mount Sinai Lag B’Omer (May 10) (situated in a desert) The 33rd day of the Omer. On spontaneously sprouted flowers this date during the 2nd century, while the Torah was being given. Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, a To commemorate this miracle, we Mishnaic Sage, mystical thinker, prepare for the holiday by and author of the Zohar, passed adorning our homes with greenery away. Having fulfilled his mission & flowers. We also studying Torah in this world he asked that the through the first night of Shavuot anniversary of his passing be (May 26-27) in eager anticipation. celebrated as “the day of my joy.” It is customary is to eat dairy Lag B’Omer is celebrated with foods during this festival. festivities and bonfires, Many make a point of attending particularly in Meron, at the grave the first day of Shavuot’s Torah of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. reading with all members of the This day serves as an occasion for family, even young children. This weddings and other celebrations. commemorates the giving of the Torah at which time every Jew was See “Lag BaOmer” at present. www.chabad.org/holidays www.chabad.org/shavuot UF Spring Semester Ends Happy Anniversary d ,uct herp Ellen & Patrick J. Gilday In loving memory of In loving memory of Maurice Benson Maurice Soffer Light candles: 7:50pm Shabbat ends: 8:47pm

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In loving memory of Yaakov Marcus Tu B’Av (Aug. 15) of the human body: 248 positive The states: “There were mitzvot to our limbs, and 365 no greater holidays to the Jewish prohibitions to arteries. Each People than Av 15 and Yom performance of a mitzvah Kippur. strengthens our connection with G-d on a corresponding level. This day marks a number of happy occasions: End of the 40- Not all of the mitzvot apply to year decree upon the Jewish everyone all the time (i.e. many People to remain in the desert apply only during the Temple (1274 bce). Reconciliation of the era). Numerous mitzvot (mostly tribe of Benjamin with the other agricultural) are only relevant to tribes of Israel (Judges 21). the Holy Land itself. Removal of guards, stationed by See “Jewish Practice” at: Jeroboam ben Nevat, preventing www.chabad.org/holidays the pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem by any member of the Ten Tribes of Israel. And, after 14 The Month of Elul years, the Romans finally grant The final twenty-nine days of the permission for the dead of Beitar Jewish year (August 19, 2012 to be buried (149 ce). until September 16, 2012) make up the Hebrew month of Elul. This month is a preparation for Mitzvot the upcoming New Year. An Each mitzvah that we fulfill analogy refers to G-d during this strengthens our connection with month as a “King in the field.” G-d and allows us to access a After returning to his palace, after deeper dimension of existence. being away, the king will pass The mitzvot of the Torah include through outlaying fields and is charity, kosher, mezuza, and approachable to anyone who Tefillin. Each “act” enhances and wishes. Similarly during the refines another aspect of our month of Elul, G-d readily being and another dimension of accepts our petitions granting our relationship with G-d. requests of all who turn to Him. Our sages teach each of the 613 mitzvot correspond to an aspect

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