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DOWNTOWN LUNCH N’ LEARN CTEEN Every month join with professionals from the downtown area for a yummy lunch The Chabad Teen Club meets monthly for exclusive teen events that compacts catered by Dina’s Kitchen and a thoughtful discussion on issues facing our great nation. exhilaration fun, good food, learning and meaningful projects into amazing get- COMMUNITY DINNER togethers & trips. Dear Friend, Turn Friday night into Shabbat! Enjoy an elegant Shabbat dinner in a unique and intimate HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS setting, with other families from our community. Dine on traditional Shabbat delicacies, sing beautiful Shabbat melodies that will warm your Jewish heart and ignite your soul. The Jewish Year is centered around the many important Holidays and their practices With great pleasure we present Chabad’s calendar and and traditions. Each Holiday is significant and it is for that very reason that each one program guide for the year 5778 - 2017/2018. This YOUNG JEWISH PROFESSIONALS is celebrated here at Chabad as a community, and in the appropriate spirit. Here the calendar is dedicated to the Rebbe, whose teach- YJP provides business networking, mentoring sessions, social and religious Holidays come alive and their message is clear and pertinent to all. ings and example are a never-ending source of opportunities exclusively for people in their 20s and 30s. life for all mankind. The Rebbe’s passionate and SHABBAT AT CHABAD uncompromising love for every Jew is legendary. “SPA FOR THE SOUL” Join our user-friendly traditional prayer services for a spiritually inspiring experience! His insistence that all are equal, regardless of Enjoy an array of services that promote inner health & beauty. Explore the many background, affiliation or level of observance - are Soulful prayer, spirited song, Hebrew-English “user-friendly” prayer books, interactive the beacons of truth that continue to guide and in- steps to achieve total health and wellness as a Jewish woman today. Pampering and thought provoking discussions followed by a delicious Kiddush luncheon. spire us in Tampa Bay and throughout the world. stations, health workshops, and elegant buffet. CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOL As we build on the past, we are proud to share with you CAFÉ CHABAD Your child’s first taste of Jewish learning should be fun, upbeat and interesting. Each our vision for the future of Chabad in Tampa Bay. It is Relax, socialize and enjoy brunch/lunch together with friends and family at Chabad day will be exciting and each lesson relevant and exciting. Our interactive learning thanks to the blessings of G-d, the vision of the Rebbe, at Wiregrass. Bring a board game and challenge your neighbor to chess, checkers or style will allow the children to experience living . the dedication of staff and volunteers as well asthe your favorite game. generosity of our supporters that this renaissance has CAMP GAN ISRAEL flourished so dramatically. We thank all of you for your HEBREW ACADEMY DAY SCHOOL Camp Gan Israel has a well-earned reputation as a trendsetter with innovative ideas, friendship and support, and we look forward to work- Hebrew Academy boasts an excellent Judaic and General Montessori education for ing together to ensure an even brighter future. creative programs, and new activities being introduced continuously. In addition to preschoolers through eighth grade in a warm and nurturing environment. the wide range of exciting activities and field trips, our campers are imbued with a Chabad is devoted to strengthening Jewish identity, pride, warmth and love for Judaism. and so we reach out with a multitude of programs NEIGHBORHOOD MINYAN to make Judaisman accessible reality to all Jews. No Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name” Now you can, at the LOAVES OF LOVES matter how you seeyourself, at Chabad we see you as Neighborhood Minyan. A place where Tefillah (prayer) is a warm and welcoming Come bake Challot & cook chicken soup for our “Shabbat To Go” packages. Packages Jewish. No labels. No differences. At Chabad you are experience filled with melody, meditation and meaning. Let Rabbi Mendy lead you on a family. We welcome you to participate in celebrating powerful journey through the Sidur, followed by a delicious Kiddush from Dina’s Kitchen. are available to distribute to: new neighbors, friends, new moms, sick friends and the joys of Judaism. anyone who could use “A Taste of Shabbat”. JEWISH LEARNING INSTITUTE ADULT EDUCATION With best wishes for a happy, healthy and sweet JLI’s insightful curricula utilizes cutting-edge pedagogic techniques, embracing the New Year. multiple intelligence model and utilizing multimedia and an array of approaches Enjoy an exciting source-based Torah studies class, explore the timeless message of Sincerely, to engage, educate, and inspire all kinds of minds in a dynamic Jewish learning the Torah through time, or study the text of the illuminated by the comments experience. www.myJLI.com and insights of the commentators. Rabbi Yossie & Sulha Dubrowski DINA’S JEWISH COOKING BOOT CAMP JEWISH WOMEN’S CIRCLE / SOCIETY Rabbi Heshy & Shiffy Dubrowski The modern girl’s guide to cooking like a Jewish grandmother. If you never spent time Women come together throughout the year to study, to create, to celebrate, to CHABAD OF TAMPA BAY cooking with Grandma; If you never tasted good Jewish cuisine; If you never prepared explore and to recharge. a Jewish holiday meal; Then you need Boot Camp. Rabbi Mendy & Dina Dubrowski CHABAD CHAI • SOUTH TAMPA CHABAD OF TAMPA BAY CHABAD CHAI SOUTH TAMPA CHABAD AT WIREGRASS Rabbi Mendy & Chanie Yarmush 14908 Pennington Rd. 2511 W Swann #201 2124 Ashley Oaks Cir. CHABAD AT WIREGRASS Tampa, FL 33624 Tampa, FL 33609 Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 Tel.: 813.963.2317 813.922.1723 Tel.: 813.642.3244 www.ChabadofTampaBay.com www.chabadchaicenter.com www.ChabadatWiregrass.com GREETINGS FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR Arthur Adelson Moshe & Michal Gazar Clive Jaffe Ronen & Linora Montyano Mr. & Mrs. Sultan Nili Amon Abraham & Ilana Gerbi Dimitry & Dorit Katz Myrna Orloff-Goldrich Brian & Debbie Taub David & Devorah Leah Bender Haim & Mazal Goldenberg Joyce Hartmann Karpay Don & Phoebe Ockman Ron & Judy Testiler Alan & Esther Berg David Goldschein Chanan & Piki Karpuch Dr. Stanley Ordman Ruben & Ruti Ugol Bob Bobo Dovid Gonzalez Reuven & Jenine Kopet Mark Orloff Pesach Walter Joel Chudnow Eric & Dana Gruman Dr. Shlomo & Sharlene Korman Myrna Orloff-Goodrich Tom Tippens and Wuliger Family; Ron & Vanessa Cohn Robert & Nivea Hernandez Paul, June, Eric & Scott Kraff Jim & Beth Plotkin Jan, Michael, Ashley, Charlie, Carter, Kevin Cohen Eddie Herzog Robert & Mary Ellen Lavey Ronald & Ann Rudolph Oliver and Ellie Doron & Vered Deutsch Merav Halevi Martin & Rivka Lesher Mitchell & Tami Schaffer Aviad & Alona Yehuda Dr. Steven & Patricia Farber Danielle Halevi Diane Levine Donald & Amy Schwartz Shelly Yoelson Michael & Dorelle Fishkin Avi Halevi Ralph & Margot Marcadis Zoya Shpigelman David & Judy Zaritt Dr Eina Fishman Terrill & Alvin Hameroff Steve & Merill Marx Simon & Karen Sinnreich Anonymous Mark & Pat Fox Nancy Hoffman Ari & Samantha Mendelson Howard & Nina Sinsley Anonymous Jeff & Sarah Fox Andre & Shalhevet Jacobowitz Karen Mierly Ronnie Stone and Family CHABAD SALUTES OUR PARTNERS Hillel & Linda Abramov Mark Dewlow Dovid Gonzalez Monica Levin Mark & Michelle Miller Aaron & Cherie Silberman Anonymous Nick Dubrowski Richard & Virginia Gordimer Bob & Susan Levine Barry & Marcia Miltz Steven & Marilyn Silverman Oren & Nili Antebi Heshy & Shiffy Dubrowski Jack & Carmen Gordon Stuart Levine James Mourant David Silverman Eric Michael & Christina Anton Sholom B & Esther Eber Gary & Phyllis Gould Dennis & Francine Levine Andrew Myer Simon & Karen Sinnreich Marvin Aronovitz Rodolfo & Yvette Eichberg Brian & Robyn Greenberg Diane Levine Dan & Deborah Ochstein Betty Spielman Claudia Hohn Atom Edenson Mark & Ronit Elkin Barry & Tammy Hanerfeld Stuart Levine Myrna Orloff-Goodrich Phil & Karine Spiess Eugene & Luybov Babenko Jonathan & Isabel Ellis Shirleyann Haveson Jason & Mandy Levy Marc & Robin Ostroff Shimon & Zeldy Stillerman Jeffrey & Susan Berger Steven & Patricia Farber Mendel Hayward Andrew & Toni Lewis Andy & Ona Podell JCC/Federation Tampa Bob Bobo Yaniv & Penina Fatal Helen Hayward Lawrence & Karen Liebers David Polen, OBM Brian & Debbie Taub Martin & Janie Borell Mike & Marsha Fisher Eddie Herzog Mark Linsky Rick Rappaport Todd & Susan Thompson Jonathon & Kimberly Burkan Dr. Eina Fishman Eddie Herzog Chaim & Seema Lipszyc Yossie & Lilach Reintz Hill & Bonnie Turner Alex & Jennifer Chernin Mark & Pat Fox Christine Hicks Sanford Mahr Mitchell & Susan Rice Rubin & Ruti Ugol Ida Raye Chernin Myles & Jamie Freidland Ron & Debbie Hite Ralph & Margot Marcadis Eli & Chana Rosen Sam Wax Andrew & April Cohen Alan Friedman Ronald & Laurin Jacobson Merrill Marx Jack Ross Henry Weiss Barry & Barbara Cohen Alan Friedman Scott & Laureen Jaffe Arale & Sheva Mathless Bruce & Heidi Rubin Alfredo & Tica Weitzenfeld Gary Cohen Scott & Karen Friedman Rabbi Miri & Ari Kamman Kelly Mcgrew Steven & Deborah Rubin Diana Winoker Idan Cohen Douglas & Rona Kay Fuchs Mordechai & Lucy Kaspi Ean & Jaclyn Mendelsohn Ron & Ann Rudolph Jay Wolfson Ron & Vanessa Cohn Mendy & Seema Gansburg Brian & Haylie Katz Lane & Mandi Mendelsohn Walter & Jo Schlomann Mark Wright Doug & Maureen Cohn Moshe & Michal Gazar Dov & Mushkie Klyne Louis & Illyce Mendelsohn Donald & Amy Schwartz Jan Wuliger Levi & Shira Cohn David & Beth Gemunder Rob & Chanie Lamport Ari & Samantha Mendelson Sam Selesky Rabbi Yosaif & Rivka Yarmush Adam Cordover Bryan & Shanna Glazer Rick & Robin Lash Ellyne Meyers Moises & Fanny Selesky Herzl Zoock Rodney Davis David Goldschein Robert & Mary Ellen Lavey Todd & Shari Mezrah Kevin & Janice Shuker Shirley Davis, OBM Gary & Donna Golub Michael & Stacy Leeds Michael & Nicole Mezrah Alyssa Siegel B”H MONTHLY SPONSOR CHABAD Invites you to meaningful HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES

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ROSH HASHANA The Jewish New Year, actually means “Head of the Year.” Just like the head controls the body, our actions on Rosh Hashanah have a tremendous impact on the rest of the year. Services at 3 centers across Tampa. As we read in the Rosh Hashanah prayers, each year on this day “all inhabitants of the world pass before G‑d like a flock of sheep,” and it is decreed in the heavenly court “who No Tickets Necessary. shall live, and who shall die ... who shall be impoverished and who shall be enriched; who Contact your local center for times and reservations. shall fall and who shall rise.” CHABAD OF TAMPA BAY CHABAD CHAI SOUTH FLORIDA CHABAD AT WIREGRASS It is a day of prayer, a time to ask the Almighty to grant us a year of peace, prosperity and 14908 Pennington Rd. 2511 W Swann #201 2124 Ashley Oaks Cir. blessing. But it is also a joyous day when we proclaim G‑d King of the Universe. The Kabbalists Tampa, FL 33624 Tampa, FL 33609 Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 Tel.: 813.963.2317 813.922.1723 Tel.: 813.642.3244 teach that the continued existence of the universe depends on G‑d’s desire for a world, a www.ChabadofTampaBay.com www.chabadchaicenter.com www.ChabadatWiregrass.com desire that is renewed when we accept His kingship anew each year on Rosh Hashanah.

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6-Sep - Chai Family Academy: Family Session Mondays - Rabbi’s Torah Class Sept 2 - Shabbat Services 11-Sep - Ladies of Life: The Holidays with Jim WEEKLY SHABBAT SERVICES Sept 10 - First day of Hebrew School of the Arts 14-Sep - The CYP Summer White Party Sundays - Kosher BLT – Bagels Lox & Tefilin Sept 17 - Shabbat Services 16-Sep - The Chai Shul: Shabbat Minyan Chabad Hebrew School Sept 20 – Rosh Hashanah Dinner 18-Sep - Chai Family Academy: Hebrew Session Sep 20-22 - Rosh Hashanah Services Sept 20-22 - Rosh Hashanah Services 20-Sep - Rosh Hashanah Community Dinner Sep 29-30 - Yom Kippur Services Sept 23 – Weekly Shabbat Services Begin 24-Sep - CYP: Habitat for Humanity Build Sept 29-30 – Yom Kippur Services HEBREW SCHOOL SEP 10, 17, 24 SEPTEMBER 2017 I 5777/ 5778

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SHABBAT יא אלול י אלול 1 Elul 10 2 Elul 11 KI TEITZE

Light candles at: 7:33 pm Shabbat ends: 8:25 pm יח אלול יז אלול טז אלול טו אלול יד אלול יג אלול יב אלול 3 Elul 12 4 Elul 13 5 Elul 14 6 Elul 15 7 Elul 16 8 Elul 17 9 Elul 18 Labor Day KI TAVO

Light candles at: 7:25 pm Shabbat ends: 8:17 pm כה אלול כד אלול כג אלול כב אלול כא אלול כ אלול יט אלול Elul 19 Elul 20 Elul 21 Elul 22 Elul 23 Elul 24 Elul 25 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 NITZAVIM-VAYELECH Shabbat Selichot

Light candles at: 7:17 pm Shabbat ends: 8:08 pm

ג תשרי ב תשרי א תשרי כט אלול כח אלול כז אלול כו אלול Elul 26 Elul 27 Elul 28 Elul 29 Tishrei 1 Tishrei 2 Tishrei 3 17 18 19 20 Erev Rosh Hashanah 21 ROSH HASHANAH 22 ROSH HASHANAH 23 HA’AZINU Day 1 Day 2 Shabbat Shuva Tashlich

Light candles at: 7:11 pm Light candles after: 8:02 pm Light candles at: 7:08 pm Shabbat ends: 8:00 pm

י תשרי ט תשרי ח תשרי ז תשרי ו תשרי ה תשרי ד תשרי Tishrei 4 Tishrei 5 Tishrei 6 Tishrei 7 Tishrei 8 Tishrei 9 Tishrei 10 24 25 26 27 28 29 Erev Yom Kippur 30 YOM KIPPUR Yizkor

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SIMCHAT TORAH Following the seven joyous days of , we come to the happy holiday of /. In the diaspora, the first day is known by its biblical name, Shemini Atzeret. We still dwell in the , but without a blessing. Yizkor, the memorial for the departed, is also said on this day. The second day is known as Simchat Torah, during which we complete and immediately begin the annual cycle. This joyous milestone is marked with dancing, traditionally following seven circuits known as , as the Torah scrolls are held aloft. Both days are celebrated by nightly candle lighting, festive meals at both night and day, and desisting from work. In Israel, the entire holiday is compacted into one heady 24-hour period.

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2-Oct - Chai Family Academy: Family Session Oct 4-6 - Sukkot Services Oct 5-6 – Sukkot 6-Oct - CYP: First Friday Oct 8 - Community Sukkot Party Oct 8 – Community Sukkot Party Oct 12 - Day Yizkor Services 7-Oct - The Chai Shul: Shabbat Minyan Oct 11-13 - Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah Services Oct 12 - Simchat Torah Celebration 8-Oct - BBQ in the Sukkah Oct 12 - Simchat Torah Dancing & Celebration Oct 13 - Simchat Torah DAY service & celebration 12-Oct - Simchat Torah Hakafot Oct 13 - Simchat Torah DAY service & celebration Oct 22 - Rosh Chodesh Society 18-Oct - Chai Family Academy: Hebrew Session Mondays - Rabbi’s Torah Class Oct 26 - Mega Bake 21-Oct - The Chai Shul: Shabbat Minyan WEEKLY SHABBAT SERVICES 23-Oct - Ladies of Life: Twisted Loaves Club Sundays - Kosher BLT – Bagels Lox & Tefilin Weekly Shabbat Services followed by Kiddush Lunch 31-Oct - JLI: Great Debates in Jewish History CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOL HEBREW SCHOOL OCTOBER 15, 22, 29 HEBREW SCHOOL OCTOBER 1, 8, 15 CLOSED OCTOBER 2017 I TISHREI/ 5778

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SHABBAT יז תשרי טז תשרי טו תשרי יד תשרי יג תשרי יב תשרי יא תשרי 1 Tishrei 11 2 Tishrei 12 3 Tishrei 13 4 Tishrei 14 5 Tishrei 15 6 Tishrei 16 7 Tishrei 17 Erev Sukkot SUKKOT SUKKOT SUKKOT Day 1 Day 2 Chol Hamoed HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JACK & CARMEN GORDON Light candles at: 6:54 pm Light candles after: 7:46 pm Light candles at: 6:52 pm Shabbat ends: 7:44 pm

כד תשרי כג תשרי כב תשרי כא תשריכ תשרי ֿיט תשרי יח תשרי 8 Tishrei 18 9 Tishrei 19 10 Tishrei 20 11 Tishrei 21 12 Tishrei 22 13 Tishrei 23 14 Tishrei 24 SUKKOT SUKKOT SUKKOT SUKKOT SHEMINI ATZERET SIMCHAT TORAH BEREISHIT Chol Hamoed Chol Hamoed Chol Hamoed Yizkor

Light candles at: 6:47 pm Light candles after: 7:39 pm Light candles at: 6:45 pm Shabbat ends: 7:37 pm

א חשון ל תשרי כט תשרי כח תשרי כז תשרי כו תשרי כה תשרי Tishrei 25 Tishrei 26 Tishrei 27 Tishrei 28 Tishrei 29 Tishrei 30 Cheshvan 1 15 16 17 18 19 20 Rosh Chodesh 21 NOACH

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Light candles at: 6:38 pm Shabbat ends: 7:30 pm

ח חשון ז חשון ו חשון ה חשון ד חשון ג חשון ב חשון Cheshvan 2 Cheshvan 3 Cheshvan 4 Cheshvan 5 Cheshvan 6 Cheshvan 7 Cheshvan 8 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 LECH-LECHA IN LOVING MEMORY OF NETTIE FISHMAN, BELOVED MOTHER Light candles at: 6:31 pm Shabbat ends: 7:24 pm

יא חשון י חשון ט חשון Cheshvan 9 Cheshvan 10 Cheshvan 11 29 30 31

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1-Nov - Chai Family Academy: Family Session Nov 4 - Friday Night Live Nov 12 - Rosh Chodesh Society 3-Nov - CYP: First Friday Nov 14 - Speaker @ Chabad 4-Nov - The Chai Shul: Shabbat Minyan (Community Shabbat Dinner) 5-Nov - Lectures for Life: Mary Ellen Lavey Nov 12 - Woman’s Rosh Chodesh Society Weekly Shabbat Services followed 7-Nov - JLI: Great Debates in Jewish History Mondays - Rabbi’s Torah Class by Kiddush Lunch 13-Nov - Ladies of Life: Night @ the Barre WEEKLY SHABBAT SERVICES HEBREW SCHOOL NOVEMBER 5,12 14-Nov - JLI: Great Debates in Jewish History HEBREW SCHOOL NOVEMBER 19, 26 CLOSED 15-Nov - Chai Family Academy: Hebrew Session Sundays - Kosher BLT – Bagels Lox & Tefilin 18-Nov - The Chai Shul: Shabbat Minyan CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOL 21-Nov - JLI: Great Debates in Jewish History 28-Nov - JLI: Great Debates in Jewish History NOVEMBER 2017 I CHESHVAN/ 5778

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SHABBAT טו חשון יד חשון יג חשון יב חשון 1 Cheshvan 12 2 Cheshvan 13 3 Cheshvan 14 4 Cheshvan 15 VAYEIRA

Light candles at: 6:26 pm Shabbat ends: 7:19 pm

כב חשון כא חשון כ חשון יט חשון יח חשון יז חשון טז חשון 5 Cheshvan 16 6 Cheshvan 17 7 Cheshvan 18 8 Cheshvan 19 9 Cheshvan 20 10 Cheshvan 21 11 Cheshvan 22 Standard Time Begins CHAYEI SARA Veterans Day

Light candles at: 5:22 pm Shabbat ends: 6:16 pm כט חשון כח חשון כז חשון כו חשון כה חשון כד חשון כג חשון Cheshvan 23 Cheshvan 24 Cheshvan 25 Cheshvan 26 Cheshvan 27 Cheshvan 28 Cheshvan 29 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 TOLDOT

Light candles at: 5:18 pm Shabbat ends: 6:13 pm ז כסלו ו כסלו ה כסלו ד כסלו ג כסלו ב כסלו א כסלו Kislev 1 Kislev 2 Kislev 3 Kislev 4 Kislev 5 Kislev 6 Kislev 7 19 Rosh Chodesh 20 21 22 23 Thanksgiving Day 24 25 VAYEITZEI

Light candles at: 5:17 pm Shabbat ends: 6:12 pm

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CHANUKAH The kindling of the Menorah is the focal point of the Chanukah holiday, symbolizing religious freedom and the strength of the Jewish spirit. The menorah is kindled on each of the eight nights of Chanukah, this year beginning at the conclusion of Shabbat on Tuesday, December 12th. The Menorah is placed at the left side of a central doorway of the home, or at the front window. The candles should be lit immediately following sunset, and should be prepared so that they will remain lit for at least a half hour after dusk. In keeping with Shabbat observance, the Menorah is lit before the Shabbat candles on Friday evening and after the Havdalah ceremony at the end of Shabbat. Gather all family members and light the Shamash, the service candle. Recite the proper blessings and then light the candles beginning from the left. Then place the Shamash at its designated place, separated from the other candles.

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1-Dec - CYP: First Friday Dec 7 - Jewish Heritage Night Dec 1- Hebrew School Friday Night Dinner 2-Dec - The Chai Shul: Shabbat Minyan Dec 7 - Jewish Heritage night & Chanukah Party 4-Dec - Ladies of Life: Twisted Loaves Club Dec 10 - Woman’s Rosh Chodesh Society Limo Ride 5-Dec - JLI: Great Debates in Jewish History Dec 13 - City Hall Chanukah Celebration Dec 10- Rosh Chodesh Society 6-Dec - Chai Family Academy: Family Session Mondays - Rabbi’s Torah Class Dec 10 – Build a Menorah 7-Dec - Jewish Heritage Night with the Tampa Bay Lightning WEEKLY SHABBAT SERVICES Dec 17 - Chanukah Street Fair @ The Shops 12-Dec - Chanukah in the City at Wiregrass 16-Dec - The Chai Shul: Shabbat Minyan Sundays - Kosher BLT – Bagels Lox & Tefilin Weekly Shabbat Services followed 18-Dec - CYP: SIEGE THE NIGHT - CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOL by Kiddush Lunch Chanukah with the Tampa Bay Bucs HEBREW SCHOOL DECEMBER 3,10 20-Dec - Chai Family Academy: Hebrew Session HEBREW SCHOOL DECEMBER 17, 24, 31 CLOSED DECEMBER 2017 I KISLEV/ 5778

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ט אדר ח אדר ז אדר ו אדר ה אדר ד אדר ג אדר Adar 3 Adar 4 Adar 5 Adar 6 Adar 7 Adar 8 Adar 9 18 19 Presidents Day 20 21 22 23 24 TETZAVEH Zachor

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SHABBAT כב ניסן כא ניסן כ ניסן יט ניסן יח ניסן יז ניסן טז ניסן 1 Nissan 16 2 Nissan 17 3 Nissan 18 4 Nissan 19 5 Nissan 20 6 Nissan 21 7 Nissan 22 PESACH PESACH CHOL HAMOED PESACH CHOL HAMOED PESACH CHOL HAMOED PESACH CHOL HAMOED PESACH PESACH Omer tonight: 2 Omer tonight: 3 Omer tonight: 4 Omer tonight: 5 Omer tonight: 6 Omer tonight: 7 Yizkor Omer tonight: 8

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כט ניסן כח ניסן כז ניסן כו ניסן כה ניסן כד ניסן כג ניסן 8 NIssan 23 9 Nissan 24 10 Nissan 25 11 Nissan 26 12 Nissan 27 13 Nissan 28 14 Nissan 29 Omer tonight: 9 Omer tonight: 10 Omer tonight: 11 Omer tonight: 12 Omer tonight: 13 Omer tonight: 14 SHEMINI Isru Chag Omer tonight: 15

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ו אייר ה אייר ד אייר ג אייר ב אייר א אייר ל ניסן 15 Nissan 30 16 Iyar 1 17 Iyar 2 18 Iyar 3 19 Iyar 4 20 Iyar 5 21 Iyar 6 Rosh Chodesh Rosh Chodesh Omer tonight: 18 Omer tonight: 19 Omer tonight: 20 Omer tonight: 21 TAZRIA-METZORA Omer tonight: 16 Omer tonight: 17 Omer tonight: 22

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יג אייר יב אייר יא אייר י אייר ט אייר ח אייר ז אייר Iyar 7 Iyar 8 Iyar 9 Iyar 10 Iyar 11 Iyar 12 Iyar 13 22 Omer tonight: 23 23 Omer tonight: 24 24 Omer tonight: 25 25 Omer tonight: 26 26 Omer tonight: 27 27 Omer tonight: 28 28 ACHAREI-KEDOSHIM Omer tonight: 29

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ה סיון ד סיון ג סיון ב סיון א סיון כט אייר כח אייר Iyar 28 Iyar 29 Sivan 1 SIvan 2 SIvan 3 SIvan 4 SIvan 5 13 Omer tonight: 44 14 Omer tonight: 45 15 Omer tonight: 46 16 Omer tonight: 47 17 Omer tonight: 48 18 Omer tonight: 49 19 BAMIDBAR Rosh Chodesh EREV SHAVUOT HAPPY BIRTHDAY KK MEZRAH Light candles at: 7:57 pm Light candles after: 8:54 pm

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Tell us a little about yourself? Aaron was born in Charlotte, but grew up in Tampa and Cherie was born and raised in Inverness, Florida. Cherie and Aaron both attended the University of Florida and met at the University of Miami School of Law. Cherie and Aaron have two beautiful daughters, Ella and Hannah. Aaron owns his own law firm and he focuses his practice on the representation of condominiums and homeowner’s association. Cherie practices employment law representing employers in all areas of labor and employment law.

How were you first introduced to Chabad? I was introduced to Rabbi Mendy through mutual friends and participated in an all night Shavuot study session with Rabbi Mendy. During this marathon study session, I realized that Rabbi Mendy and Dina were quite special and had so much to offer our community.

What do you like most about Chabad? Over the years, I have had many interesting intellectual conversations with Rabbi Mendy which have sparked contemplative thought and enhanced my Jewish identity. I feel lucky to have developed a close friendship with Rabbi Mendy through these experiences. Our community as a whole is so very fortunate to have Rabbi Mendy and Dina. They work hard so to inspire others and enhance Jewish life.

What’s your favorite item from Dina’s Kitchen? Everything she makes is amazing, but we love Dina’s Challah and it is truly a treat whenever we are able to enjoy one on Shabbat.

Tell us about your most meaningful experience with Rabbi Mendy & Dina? Last year, we attended Chai Family Academy with our daughters. It was clear that Rabbi Mendy and Dina put so much thought and passion into each monthly session. Chai Family Academy sparked our daughters’ love for Jewish learning and we look forward to attending Chai Family Academy as a family for years to come.

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SHABBAT יט סיון יח סיון 1 Sivan 18 2 Sivan 19

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כו סיון כה סיון כד סיון כג סיון כב סיון כא סיון כ סיון 3 Sivan 20 4 Sivan 21 5 Sivan 22 6 Sivan 23 7 Sivan 24 8 Sivan 25 9 Sivan 26 SHLACH

Light candles at: 8:08 pm Shabbat ends: 9:06 pm

ג תמוז ב תמוז א תמוז ל סיון כט סיון כח סיון כז סיון Sivan 27 Sivan 28 Sivan 29 Sivan 30 1 Tammuz 2 Tammuz 3 10 11 12 13 Rosh Chodesh 14 Rosh Chodesh 15 16 KORACH Gimmel Tammuz

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י תמוז ט תמוז ח תמוז ז תמוז ו תמוז ה תמוז ד תמוז Tammuz 4 Tammuz 5 Tammuz 6 Tammuz 7 Tammuz 8 Tammuz 9 Tammuz 10 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 CHUKAT

Light candles at: 8:12 pm Shabbat ends: 9:10 pm

יז תמוז טז תמוז טו תמוז יד תמוז יג תמוז יב תמוז יא תמוז Tammuz 11 Tammuz 12 Tammuz 13 Tammuz 14 Tammuz 15 Tammuz 16 Tammuz 17 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 BALAK

Light candles at: 8:13 pm Shabbat ends: 9:11 pm CHABAD AT WIREGRASS SPOTLIGHT ON: MARK & RONIT ELKIN

Tell us a little about your background…. Mark - I was born in New York and Ronit in New Jersey but we both grew up in Ft Lauderdale. We both moved to Tampa to go to USF, although we didn't meet until after college since I was 6 years ahead of her. We are a J-Date success story! We fell in love, married, and now have 2 fun and loving children together Jacob (5) and Kylie (2 1/2).

What was your first experience with Chabad? Ronit - My first experience with Chabad at Wiregrass was the Chanukah Street Festival at the Shops at Wire- grass. Subsequently Rabbi & Chanie invited us to their home for a Shabbat dinner where Mark met them and their family for the first time.

What do you like the most about Chabad? Mark & Ronit - We love that Chabad is "come as you are," and there is no judgment or ideal that we have to live up to. We want our temple to feel welcoming and supportive, and we've found that here.

What’s you favorite Chabad event? Why? Mark & Ronit - Simchat Torah is our favorite holiday event. It's a big celebration and complete fun with every- one dancing and singing together.

What’s your favorite Jewish food? Mark & Ronit - Chulent is always tasty ... even our kids love & enjoy it at kiddush after Shabbat services each week.

Can you share with us an important Jewish story/moment in your life? Mark - For me, it would be our most recent Passover Seder which we celebrated at our home along with Ronit's parents, and I led the Seder for the first time. The Seder has always been a time for my family to be together & each year as we said prayers, sang songs, and retold the story of Passover I always felt a strong connection to our history and tradition, so it was really special to have family at our home and lead the Seder. Ronit - Rosh Hashanah each year is very important to me, the traditions and family get together just make it so special!

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7-Jul - The Chai Shul: Shabbat Minyan Mondays - Rabbi’s Torah Class Weekly Shabbat Services followed by Kiddush Lunch 21-Jul - The Chai Shul: Shabbat Minyan Weekly Shabbat Services Sundays – Kosher BLT – Bagels Lox & CAMP GAN ISRAEL – SIGN UP @ CGITampa.com JULY 2018 I TAMMUZ/AV 5778

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SHABBAT כד תמוז כג תמוז כב תמוז כא תמוז כ תמוז יט תמוז יח תמוז 1 Tammuz 18 2 Tammuz 19 3 Tammuz 20 4 Tammuz 21 5 Tammuz 22 6 Tammuz 23 7 Tammuz 24 Fast of 17 Tammuz Independence Day PINCHAS

Fast begins at: 5:10 am Fast ends at: 8:58 pm Light candles at: 8:12 pm Shabbat ends: 9:10 pm ב אב א אב כט תמוז כח תמוז כז תמוז כו תמוז כה תמוז 8 Tammuz 25 9 Tammuz 26 10 Tammuz 27 11 Tammuz 28 12 Tammuz 29 13 1 14 Av 2 Rosh Chodesh MATOT-MASSEI IN LOVING MEMORY OF KITTY GREENSPAN

Light candles at: 8:11 pm Shabbat ends: 9:08 pm ט אב ח אב ז אב ו אב ה אב ד אב ג אב 15 Av 3 16 Av 4 17 Av 5 18 Av 6 19 Av 7 20 Av 8 21 Av 9 DEVARIM Erev Tisha B’Av HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICOLE MEZRAH Fast begins at: 8:26 pm Light candles at: 8:09 pm Shabbat ends: 9:05 pm טז אב טו אב יד אב יג אב יב אב יא אב י אב Av 10 Av 11 Av 12 Av 13 Av 14 Av 15 Av 16 22 FAST OF TISHA B’AV 23 24 25 26 27 Fifteenth of Av 28 VAETCHANAN

Fast ends at: 8:52 pm Light candles at: 8:05 pm Shabbat ends: 9:01 pm

יט אב יח אב יז אב 29 Av 17 30 Av 18 31 Av 19

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CHABAD OF TAMPA BAY SPOTLIGHT ON: HERZL ZOOCK Tell us a little about yourself? I am one of three boys... One older and one younger. We grew up in Cherry Hill NJ. While I have not always been observant.. I have taken to heart the "wandering Jew". I lived in NJ, Fl back to NJ over to CA back to NJ and now in Tampa. I think this is where my tent will stay... At least for a while. I was married for 9 years and am now divorced. Working on changing that. (If you have any ideas - talk to Sulha! ) By trade I am an electrical engineer automating machinery. If you eat cheerios.. most likely they were made from one of our machines. My interests vary from being a Volun- teer Fireman, Volunteer EMT to private plane pilot to scuba diving and my most current ... Shooting. I am working on getting my NRA instructor LIcense. I believe all Jews should know how to shoot and am working on accomplishing this. How were you first introduced to Chabad? I showed up ! Actually I showed up for a torah class and somehow showed up on the wrong day. (ok, so we know it wasn't "somehow"). Sulha was actually doing work on one of the school classrooms and I asked if I could lend a hand. (as long as i was there. why not do something!). She said yes. I also showed up the next day and helped more. Somehow I ended up talking with Mendy and the journey began. What do you like most about Chabad? What do I like most..... I don't know if it is a matter of what I like as much as how has it affected me. I was a secular jew, non observant, strong in belief of Israel that day I met Sulha. From there, there has been a transformation in how I look at life, how I live mine. I think now I believe in this greater entity and an ultimate purpose in life. I can take that down to the daily ups and downs of my day and find a strength to endure the challenges and a joy to celebrate life. No, not always easy - but at least I know I am not alone. I lost both of my parents early to cancer - I had the usual "why do bad things happen to good people.... really good people". By learning Torah, Chassidus and being mentored by the Rabbis of Chabad - I have my answer.... At least for my parents. This has brought me great comfort. What do I like about Chabad.... If you show up... They are there for you in so many ways! What’s your favorite food at Rabbis house ? baby !!!! Brisket !!! Tell us about your most meaningful experience with Rabbi Yossie and Sulha ! My most meaningful.... ok.. it is when they said Hello. I didn't know at the time what a simple Hello could do. This simple Hello opened a door to a journey - one that I wasn't even looking for. Now I can look back and say - "this was that Fork in the Road moment" - and I took it. Simply because they said Hello! Those of you that have been around for the last 7 years, you have seen the transformation externally for sure, and hopefully my personality and interaction have transformed as well. I have a long way to go, much to learn. They said Hello...

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4-Aug - The Chai Shul: Shabbat Minyan Mondays - Rabbi’s Torah Class Weekly Shabbat Services followed by Kiddush Lunch 18-Aug - The Chai Shul: Shabbat Minyan Weekly Shabbat Services Sundays – Kosher BLT – Bagels Lox & Tefillin CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOL AUGUST 2018 I AV/ELUL 5778

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SHABBAT כג אב כב אב כא אב כ אב 1 Av 20 2 Av 21 3 Av 22 4 Av 23 EIKEV

Light candles at: 8:01 pm Shabbat ends: 8:55 pm ל אב כט אב כח אב כז אב כו אב כה אב כד אב Av 24 Av 25 Av 26 Av 27 Av 28 Av 29 Av 30 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 RE’EH Rosh Chodesh

Light candles at: 7:55 pm Shabbat ends: 8:49 pm

ז אלול ו אלול ה אלול ד אלול ג אלול ב אלול א אלול Elul 1 Elul 2 Elul 3 Elul 4 Elul 5 Elul 6 Elul 7 12 Rosh Chodesh 13 14 15 16 17 18 SHOFTIM HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAYNE MEZRAH

Light candles at: 7:49 pm Shabbat ends: 8:42 pm יד אלול יג אלול יב אלול יא אלול י אלול ט אלול ח אלול Elul 8 Elul 9 Elul 10 Elul 11 Elul 12 Elul 13 Elul 14 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 KI TEITZEI

Light candles at: 7:42 pm Shabbat ends: 8:35 pm

כ אלול יט אלול יח אלול יז אלול טז אלול טו אלול 26 Elul 15 27 Elul 16 28 Elul 17 29 Elul 18 30 Elul 19 31 Elul 20

Light candles at: 7:34 pm

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1-Sep - The Chai Shul: Shabbat Minyan Sep 9-11 Rosh Hashanah Services Sept 9 – 11 Rosh Hashanah Services Sept 18-19 – Yom Kippur Services 15-Sep - The Chai Shul: Shabbat Minyan Sep 18-19 Yom Kippur Services Sep 23 – 30 Sukkot Weekly Shabbat Services followed Mondays - Rabbi’s Torah Class by Kiddush Lunch Weekly Shabbat Services Sundays – Kosher BLT – Bagels Lox & Tefillin CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 2018 I ELUL 5778/TISHREI 5779

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SHABBAT כא אלול 1 Elul 21 SUNDAY KI TAVO

Shabbat ends: 8:26 pm כח אלול כז אלול כו אלול כה אלול כד אלול כג אלול כב אלול Elul 22 Elul 23 Elul 24 Elul 25 Elul 26 Elul 27 Elul 28 2 3 Labor Day 4 5 6 7 8 NETZAVIM

Light candles at: 7:26 pm Shabbat ends: 8:18 pm ו תשרי ה תשרי ד תשרי ג תשרי ב תשרי א תשרי כט אלול Elul 29 Tishrei 1 Tishrei 2 Tishrei 3 Tishrei 4 Tishrei 5 Tishrei 6 9 EREV ROSH HASHANA 10 ROSH HASHANA DAY 1 11 ROSH HASHANA DAY 2 12 Fast of Gedalia 13 14 15 VAYELACH Tashlich

Fast begins at: 5:59 am Light candles at: 7:24 pm Light candles after: 8:16 pm Holiday ends: 8:15 pm Fast ends at: 8:02 pm Light candles at: 7:18 pm Shabbat ends: 8:10 pm יג תשרי יב תשרי יא תשרי י תשרי ט תשרי ח תשרי ז תשרי Tishrei 7 Tishrei 8 Tishrei 9 Tishrei 10 Tishrei 11 Tishrei 12 Tishrei 13 16 17 18 EREV YOM KIPPUR 19 YOM KIPPUR 20 21 22 HAAZINU Yizkor

Light candles/fast begins at: 7:13 pm Holiday/Fast ends at: 8:15 pm Light candles at: 7:10 pm Shabbat ends: 8:01 pm

כ תשרי יט תשרי יח תשרי יז תשרי טז תשרי טו תשרי יד תשרי Tishrei 14 Tishrei 15 Tishrei 16 Tishrei 17 Tishrei 18 Tishrei 19 Tishrei 20 23 Erev Sukkot 24 SUKKOT 25 SUKKOT 26 SUKKOT 27 SUKKOT 28 SUKKOT 29 SUKKOT Light candles at: 7:07 pm Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Chol Hamoed Chol Hamoed Chol Hamoed Chol Hamoed כא תשרי Tishrei 21 30 SUKKOT, Hoshana Rabbah Light candles at: 6:59 pm Light candles after: 7:59 pm Holiday ends at: 7:58 pm Light candles at: 7:01 pm Shabbat ends: 7:53 pm OUR ADVERTISERS OUR ADVERTISERS

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