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FRIENDS OF REFUGEES OF EASTERN EUROPE Serving America's Russian Immigrants Since 1969

ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL F.R.E.E. CIRCUMCISION PROGRAM In 1969, F.R.E.E. founded the first Jewish Most Jewish males from the Former Soviet High School for Russian immigrants in the Union have never been circumcised due to United States. This feat was followed in 1974 the long-standing communist prohibition with the opening of the first Jewish of Jewish religious practice. Elementary School for Russian immigrants. From its inception, F.R.E.E. has been Both schools have seen over 7,500 students pass through their halls, helping to working to repair the policies of Soviet grow countless Jewish professionals in every discipline. Russia, notifying Russian Jewish immigrants that this spiritually crucial ceremony is The F.R.E.E. schools combine an excellent Jewish education with a strong available completely free of charge. F.R.E.E. meets with interested families and handles background in general studies. all manner of questions. Additionally, F.R.E.E. explains the mystical benefits of Bris Milah, and its positive CAMP FREE - GAN ISRAEL effects on the generations to come. With the fear of communist reprisal behind them, Camp FREE - Gan Israel was Russian immigrants have responded favorably over the years, leading to over 13,600 established in the summer of Jews of all ages perfecting the relationship with their heritage through this ancient and 1972, in order to serve the extremely important mitzvah. needs of America's Russian- To schedule a Bris, or to have the merit of being a Sandek, please call 718-467-0860. Jewish immigrant children WWW. FREECIRCUMCISION. ORG residing in the Greater New York area. The camp F.R.E.E. PUBLISHING HOUSE is growing in both programming and popularity. F.R.E.E. produces a summer camp that is simultaneously fun and spiritual for youth. In 1971, F.R.E.E. launched what was to become one of its key undertakings - a Russian and bilingual The camp is one of a series of activities for children carried out by F.R.E.E.'s publishing house, the world's first, for authentic Youth Division throughout the year, which include weekly Shabbatons, an Jewish books, Biblical texts, other classical Jewish texts After School Program, trips and other exciting activities. and literature, and booklets on Jewish observance, WWW. CAMPFREE. ORG philosophy and history. There are over 100 such booklet titles currently in print. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM F.R.E.E.'s After School Program allows Jewish public Before each Jewish holiday, F.R.E.E. publishes and distributes attractive, multicolored school children aged 6-13 time to catch up on brochures detailing the holiday's history, practices and spiritual content. homework, absorb classes on Judaism, and participate Taking advantage of modern technology, F.R.E.E. has created its own Russian-language in interactive games and activities with their peers. website: www.JudaismInRussian.com. It serves the Russian-speaking community, giving The success of the program is due to the professional detailed information on many Jewish topics including the most basic Jewish teachers who plan and execute the exciting schedule. Judaic studies include observances and holidays, and provides the texts of the weekly Torah portions with Hebrew reading and writing, Jewish history, and the weekly Torah portion. commentaries and applicable lessons. The website also has a library section, providing The goal of the program is to fill in gaps in Jewish knowledge not addressed in complete texts of numerous classic Torah works. public school, and to provide homework assistance in general academic studies. WWW.JUDAISMI N RUSSIAN. COM

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THIS CALENDAR IS DEDICATED TO THE LUBAVITCHER REBBE, RABBI MENACHEM M. SCHNEERSON His passionate and uncompromising love for every Jew, insisting that all Jews are equal regardless of background or affiliation; his love and devotion to the land of Israel and his love for G-d and Torah – these are beacons of truth and love that continue to guide and inspire us. a note from the chairman Dear Friend, communist Soviet Union. From its inception, F.R.E.E. has sought to achieve its As we approach the Jewish New Year 5770, we are pleased to present to you with the mandate of assisting Russian Jewish immigrants in all aspects of their material and Jewish Art Calendar for the coming year 5770 (2009-10), with the compliments of spiritual lives. We have sought first to ease their transition from the gloom of the Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe (F.R.E.E.). Soviet Union to the freedom of America and other western countries. This calendar contains information, events and dates for the Jewish year, based on the F.R.E.E. has been helping with everything from the day-to-day needs of food, shelter, lunar cycle, together with the corresponding solar dates. clothing and gainful employment to the spiritual needs found in religious ceremony, education, celebration and prayer. Our organization has devoted its energies and The fact that the Jewish calendar follows the pattern of the moon is quite significant resources toward providing quality and innovative programs and services for Russian and should give us inspiration and guidance in these difficult and trying times. Our Jewish immigrants of all ages worldwide. Sages have compared the Jewish people to the moon. At times, the moon seems to be only a sliver of light. However, just when it seems to disappear entirely, it suddenly Now more than ever, F.R.E.E. needs your support to meet the increasing needs of appears larger and brighter each day. The same is true of the Jewish people. Although Russian Jewish communities around the world. In particular, with the coming school our history is full of ups and downs, periods of peace and times of tribulation, the year, F.R.E.E. is looking for donors to undertake the cost of a child's education in our Jews will never completely disappear. Like the moon, in essence we are eternal and Russian Jewish schools. With the High Holidays approaching, now is the time to destined to grow ever stronger and brighter. participate in the mitzvah of tzedaka with a tax-deductible contribution to F.R.E.E. As the New Year approaches, it is incumbent upon us to reflect upon the past year. You are invited to earmark your contribution for days, weeks or months of a child's We are pleased to inform you that the programs of F.R.E.E. continue to develop. educational expenses, or to help fund publications that teach our faith and history. Founded by a directive of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 1969, F.R.E.E. was the first Opportunities are also available for dedications to honor the memory of your loved Jewish organization in the United States to focus its services on Russian Jewish ones. immigrants. F.R.E.E. has grown to be America's largest Jewish religious and cultural Please respond generously so that our vital work can continue, reaching ever more organization serving the Russian Jewish community. With over 10 centers around the people in need. F.R.E.E.'s success in serving hundreds of thousands to date ensures world, F.R.E.E. continues to offer a broad range of services from social services to the that your charitable investment in our work will reap gratifying dividends. elderly to Jewish day schools for the young. Just one gift will enable you to make an everlasting impact! We thank you in advance When Soviet Jews began arriving here in the mid 1960's, few in the Jewish for your support, and may you and your family be inscribed for a sweet year with community realized that they were the forerunners of hundreds of thousands more. abundant blessings of health, joy, and prosperity in all of your endeavors. Even fewer realized how they yearned to express their Jewish identity, after being Kesivah Vachasima Tovah! denied access to their Jewish heritage for over half a century, and how they would Sincerely, learn to love Jewish life. F.R.E.E. knows this because it has been monitoring their attitudes and progress from the moment they arrived. The coming year of 5770 marks our 41st anniversary, a milestone for us and for our Rabbi Mayer Okunov many friends, most of whom came to these shores from the dark world of the Chairman

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SHABBAT AND FESTIVAL CANDLES HOLIDAY CALENDAR 5770 (2009 - 2010)

Notes Dates Festival Blessing(s) THE SHABBAT CANDLES * 18 Sept. First Eve of Rosh Hashanah & Shabbat 1 & 7 A married woman customarily lights two candles and may add ** 19 Sept. Second Eve of Rosh Hashanah 2 & 7 * 27 Sept. Eve of Yom Kippur 3 & 7 an additional one for each of her children. An unmarried girl * 2 Oct. First Eve of Sukkot & Shabbat 4 & 7 should light one candle in deference to her mother. ** 3 Oct. Second Eve of Sukkot 5 & 7 As soon as a young girl can understand the idea of the * 9 Oct. Eve of Shemini Atzeret & Shabbat 4 & 7 Shabbat and can say the blessing (approximately 3 years old) ** 10 Oct. Eve of Simchat Torah 5 & 7 her parents should provide her with a candlestick and teach *** 29 March First Seder Night 5 & 7 her to kindle the Shabbat candles. The young girl should ** 30 March Second Seder Night 5 & 7 light before her mother in case she needs assistance from her. * 2 April Intermediate Shabbat of Pesach 6 *** 4 April Seventh Eve of Pesach 5 It is customary to put a few coins into a Tzedakah Pushka ** 5 April Eighth Eve of Pesach 5 (charity box) before lighting the candles. The correct time to *** 18 May First Eve of Shavuot 5 & 7 light the Shabbat candles is 18 minutes before sunset every Friday. Young girls should ** 19 May Second Eve of Shavuot 5 & 7

light just prior to this time. NOTES: * Do not light after sunset. THE FESTIVAL CANDLES ** Do not light before the time indicated. Light only from a pre-existing flame. Just as candles are lit in honor of the Shabbat so are they lit in honor of the festivals. *** If lighting after sunset, light only from a pre-existing flame. Various blessings are recited on different festivals. See the chart Blessings for Festival Candle A pre-existing flame is a flame burning continuously since the onset of a festival such as a pilot light, gas or candle flame. Lighting. BLESSINGS FOR FESTIVAL CANDLE LIGHTING: Procedure for Lighting the Shabbat Candles Bo-ruch A-toh Ado-noi Elo-hei-nu Me-lech Ho-olom A-sher Ki-de-sho-nu The woman (or young girl) lights the candles, then spreads her hands out around Be-mitz-vo-sov Ve-tzi-vo-nu Le-had-lik Ner Shel Shabbos V'shel Yom Ha-zi-ko-ron. the candles, drawing her hands inwards in a circular motion three times to indicate her 1 Translation: Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His acceptance of the sanctity of the Shabbat. commandments, and has commanded us to kindle the light of Shabbat and the Day of Remembrance. Bo-ruch A-toh Ado-noi Elo-hei-nu Me-lech Ho-olom A-sher Ki-de-sho-nu She then covers her eyes and says the blessing: Be-mitz-vo-sov Ve-tzi-vo-nu Le-had-lik Ner Shel Yom Ha-zi-ko-ron. Translation: Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His Bo-ruch A-toh Ado-noi Elo-hei-nu Me-lech Ho-olom A-sher Ki-de-sho-nu 2 commandments, and has commanded us to kindle the light of the Day of Remembrance. Be-mitz-vo-sov Ve-tzi-vo-nu Le-had-lik Ner Shel Shabbos Ko-desh. Bo-ruch A-toh Ado-noi Elo-hei-nu Me-lech Ho-olom A-sher Ki-de-sho-nu Be-mitz-vo-sov Ve-tzi-vo-nu Le-had-lik Ner Shel Yom Ha-ki-purim. * Translation: Blessed are You, L-rd, our G-d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us Translation: Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His with His commandments, and has commanded us to kindle the light of the holy Shabbat. 3 commandments, and has commanded us to kindle the Yom Kippur light.. Bo-ruch A-toh Ado-noi Elo-hei-nu Me-lech Ho-olom A-sher Ki-de-sho-nu She then uncovers her eyes to behold the Shabbat lights. Be-mitz-vo-sov Ve-tzi-vo-nu Le-had-lik Ner Shel Shabbos V'shel Yom Tov. Translation: Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His The time of lighting is considered especially propitious to pray to G-d for health 4 commandments, and has commanded us to kindle the Shabbat and Yom Tov light. and happiness. The prayer is readily accepted because it is said during the performance Bo-ruch A-toh Ado-noi Elo-hei-nu Me-lech Ho-olom A-sher Ki-de-sho-nu of this great Mitzvah of lighting the Shabbat candles. Be-mitz-vo-sov Ve-tzi-vo-nu Le-had-lik Ner Shel Yom Tov. Translation: Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His 5 commandments, and has commanded us to kindle the Yom Tov light. CAUTION: The candles must be lit before sunset. It is prohibited and is a Bo-ruch A-toh Ado-noi Elo-hei-nu Me-lech Ho-olom A-sher Ki-de-sho-nu desecration of the Shabbat to light the candles after sunset. Be-mitz-vo-sov Ve-tzi-vo-nu Le-had-lik Ner Shel Shabbos Ko-desh. Translation: Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His When lighting after the onset of a festival, a pre-existing flame must be used to light 6 commandments, and has commanded us to kindle the light of the holy Shabbat. the candles since it is prohibited to create a new flame by striking a match or lighter, Bo-ruch A-toh Ado-noi Elo-hei-nu Me-lech Ho-olom She-he-che-yo-nu etc. However, it is permissible to use (or transfer fire from) a flame burning continu- Ve-ki-yemo-nu Ve-hi-gi-o-nu Liz-man Ha-zeh. Translation: Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, and ously since the onset of the festival, such as a pilot light, gas or candle flame. 7 sustained us and enabled us to reach this occasion. Calendar Cover 770.qxd 7/20/2009 8:23 PM Page 4

CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES 2009-2010 TIMES SHOWN ARE STANDARD TIME

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