Jewish Calendar 5781 (2020-2021) Amazing Around the World

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“Knesset Eliyahoo” synagogue, established in 1884, Mumbai, India. The local Indian and English colonial influences on this building increase this building’s significance.

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In Memory of Fannie Pelter In Memory of Moshe ben Yakov Happy Birthday Geraldine Axelrod LIGHT: 5:52PM YOM KIPPUR ENDS: 7:10PM Happy Birthday Steve Sand The indicated times are accurate for the Coachella Valley with great rejoicing, and “hakafot” On Sukkot we observe 3 mitzvot: procession, in which we march Sukkah: We eat our meals in a and dance with the Torah scrolls. Sukkah – a temporary hut Bereshit (Oct. 17) covered by branches. “Bereshit” is the beginning of the Lulav & Etrog: Each day (not weekly Torah reading cycle. A Shabbat) we take four plant Chassidic adage says: “The way species and shake/point them to one sets out on Shabbat Bereshit, the six directions. This represents the entire year will follow.” the “binding” and uniting all types as one. The first day of each Hebrew Joy: The overarching of month is called Rosh Chodesh [lit. Sukkot is joy. While our Holy head of the Month]. It is Temple in stood, there considered a minor holiday, when was continuous celebration for one is encouraged to partake of a seven days. Men and women, semi-festive meal. young and old, would join in music, dancing, juggling and 7 (Oct. 25) other entertainments. During the time of the Holy Temple the economy of Israel was solely dependent on rain for the crops. (Oct. 10-11) Yet, they waited until Cheshvan 7, On the evenings of Shemini two weeks after Sukkot, to begin Atzeret and Simchat Torah (Oct. 9 the prayers for rain. This was in & 10) singing and dancing are order not to inconvenience the held in the synagogue celebrating pilgrims who lived the furthest our connection to the Torah. from Israel (who would still be on On Simchat Torah, we conclude, their way home after spending the and begin anew, the annual Torah holidays at the Temple in reading cycle. The event is marked Jerusalem).

The 1675 “Portuguese Synagogue” in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Electricity was never introduced, hence the large windows, and candle-light (including the chandeliers).

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Veterans Day

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A MONTHLY SERIES OF MYJYJLI.COM Happy Birthday Chani Lew CLASSES FOR WOMEN The indicated times are accurate for the Coachella Valley Chanukah family members should participate Chanukah celebrates the in this beautiful ceremony of light. We miraculous and stunning victory of specifically involve the children by the Maccabees over the well- distributing Chanukah gelt and other armed Syrian armies. When the gifts to them. Jewish nation recaptured the Holy On the first night of Chanukah, Dec. , they found 10, we light one light on the only one sealed cruse of olive oil menorah and hence we add one that had not been contaminated. It more light each night until eight contained enough oil to light the are lit on the last night, Dec. 17. menorah for just one day. It would The Dreidel: The custom of playing take eight days until more of the with a "dreidel" (spinning top) proper oil could be procured. They dates back to the time when the decided to light the menorah with Chanukah miracle occurred. At that the available oil. Miraculously, it time Jews were forbidden to study burned for eight days. To the Torah. When inspectors would commemorate this miracle we show up to make sure the law was light the menorah (preferably with being upheld, the children would olive oil) for eight days of quickly hide their books and begin Chanukah and we savor foods fried playing with dreidels. in oil, such as potato latkes. The lit menorah publicizes the miracle. Therefore, we light the Asara B’ (Dec. 25) menorah at night when its light A fast day commemorating the shines brightest (except on Friday, three-year siege of Jerusalem by when it is lit immediately prior to Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon lighting the Shabbat candles) and we (in 425 bce). put it in a doorway or window so passersby may share in the light. All

This synagogue, in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, was opened in 1896. It is listed among the Cultural Property of National Significance and is also listed as a World Heritage Site.

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Happy BAR MITZVAH Birthday Alter Rebbe’s Liberation – Shlomo Aharon Posner Rosh Hashanah of Chassidus In Memory of Rosalyn Neidich LIGHT: 3:54PM ENDS: 5:17PM

Happy Birthday Debbie Finger Happy Anniversary Happy Birthday Raizel Lew Jacob & Sadaf Regar LIGHT: 3:55PM ENDS: 5:19PM Happy Birthday Yankel Kreiman In Memory of Jacob Eisenberg In Memory of Rabbi Sholom Posner

In Memory of Gerard Saunders Happy Birthday Aaron Salama LIGHT: 3:57PM ENDS: 5:21PM

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In Memory of Richard Comras In Memory of Adele Haberman Happy Birthday Didan Notzach Happy Birthday Sadaf Regar Sholom Yehudah Kreiman LIGHT: 4:01PM ENDS: 5:25PM

www.spreadmorelight.com Happy Birthday Samuel Kocen obtain a pin or for more info: Happy Birthday Dovid Posner In Memory of Shlomo Morrow In Memory of Samuel Cohen Happy Birthday Zalman Posner Happy Birthday Brenda Shaw (760) 770-7785 The indicated times are accurate for the Coachella Valley Tu B’ (Jan 28) In producing fruit, the tree reaches its This day is the New Year for trees. Just perfection, for in it lies the seed for the as Rosh Hashanah (the New Year for propagation of its kind, generation creation) is the day on which humans after generation for eternity. are judged, so too Tu B’Shvat is a day Man is likened to a tree: “...Man is the of judgment for earth’s vegetation. tree of the field” [Deuteronomy To commemorate this day we eat 20:19]. This likeness is particularly from the Seven Species of fruits and marked in the spiritual sense: grains enumerated in the Torah The root is the faith which links a Jew (Deuteronomy 8:8) as being special with his or her origin, and which products of the : constantly obtains spiritual wheat, barley, grapes, figs, nourishment. Unless the roots are pomegranates, olives, and dates. strong and firmly entrenched in the A tree is an ordinary and common soil, the tree - despite its great trunk sight. At first glance, there seems and branches and leaves - cannot nothing in it to arouse any special withstand the wind. meditation. Yet we can learn a few The trunk or stem is the Torah and useful lessons from a tree. Mitzvot; these must increase and A tree is comprised of three primary grow, just as the age of a tree elements 1) roots, 2) axis or main increases its stem and branches. The shaft and 3) fruit (seeds). development and advancement and The root system obtains nourishing in fact the entire stature of a Jew can substances from the earth. The leaves be seen through his or her practice of also obtain certain substances for the the Torah and Mitzvot. plant’s existence, yet the root is by far In a Jew, the fruit is those Mitzvot, the most important life-giving agent which benefit others as well as self, and of the plant. Furthermore, it also which have within them the seed that provides a firm entrenchment for the produce similar good deeds, through plant against the wind. helping to perpetuate our great national The axis is the main body of a plant heritage. or tree, and visibly marks the growth chabadrm.com/tree and development of the tree.

“Signora (or Giveret) Synagogue” in Izmir, Turkey. The original 16th century building was damaged by a fire in 1841 and the building was restored according to the original design. It is still in use today. JOURNEYOF SOUL THE Chevra Kadisha tahse trcj Give your loved ones and yourself an eternal gift. New Year’s Day A fresh look at life, death and the rest—in peace The dignity of a tender, loving transition from one world to the next – when body and spirit go their ways.

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Alter Rebbe’s Yahrtzeit In Memory of Reb. Chaya Posner In Memory of Leah Platt LIGHT: 4:11PM ENDS: 5:35PM

Happy Birthday Jacob Noah Meltzer Happy Birthday Ethan Samuel Meltzer Happy 46th Anniversary Happy Anniversary Debra & Ed Benveniste In Memory of Helen Goldstein Linda & Larry Davis Happy Birthday Sarah Finger : ENDS: Happy Birthday Risya Kesselman In Memory of Sarah Kramer In Memory of Sarah Cohen In Memory of Chana Kesselman LIGHT 4:18PM 5:41PM

MLK Day

Happy Birthday Hindy Lew Previous Rebbe’s Yahrtzeit 1950, Rebbe’s leadership begins In Memory of Yakov Gershon Regar Happy Birthday Yocheved Meltzer Happy Birthday Fraydee Kessler LIGHT: 4:24PM ENDS: 5:48PM

In Memory of Eli Glassman

Happy Birthday Harold Kramer Happy Birthday Musia Lew In Memory of Harvey Austin Happy Anniversary LIGHT: 4:31PM ENDS: 5:54PM Boruch & Esther Pearl Kreiman In Memory of Pinchas Platt Happy Birthday Jordan Pelter Happy Birthday Sarah Lew The indicated times are accurate for the Coachella Valley (Feb. 25) When Haman’s name is mentioned This fast day commemorates the 3- we twirl our groggers and stamp our day fast initiated by Queen Esther feet to drown out his evil name. before interceding on behalf of her day (Feb. 26): Since Purim is people to King Ahasuerus. on Friday, the celebration is somewhat shortened in order to Purim prepare for Shabbat. On Purim we celebrate the During the course of this day, we deliverance of the Jewish people listen to the reading of the from annihilation instigated by megillah again. Haman, a member of the Amalek tribe. Had it not been for the last- The Purim salvation was a result of minute intervention of Queen Esther, the unified efforts of all the Jewish who it turned out was Jewish, community, we therefore, perform Haman’s plot may have succeeded. deeds that foster relationships and we assist the needy. We send a gift of Upon the advice of her uncle food to a friend and give funds to the Mordechai, the Jewish leader, Esther needy. We celebrate with a special agreed to a daring strategy of festival meal with friends and family. approaching the king without being summoned. Esther requested that Masks and Costumes: The miracle of for 3 days prior to her approaching Purim was concealed; it seemed to the king, the Jewish people come about from natural causes. G- reconnect with G-d through d’s presence was “masked” beneath and prayer. the “costume” of natural events. When Esther approached the King’s Shushan Purim (Feb. 27) throne, she was summoned and In the capital city of Shushan, the bade to ask for whatever she wanted. Jews were victorious on the Her request ultimately put an end to following day; the 15th of . Haman and his plot. Therefore, in certain cities (including Purim Eve (Feb. 25): At the Jerusalem), Purim is celebrated on conclusion of the fast of Esther, Purim the following day; known today as begins with listening to the megillah. Shushan Purim.

Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue in Alexandria, Egypt. Built in 1850 on the site of the original 1354 building (which was bombed in 1798 by the French during Napoléon’s invasion of Egypt.

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Happy Birthday Mendel Posner Happy Birthday Moshe Lew In Memory of Elsie Regar LIGHT: 4:45PM ENDS: 6:06PM

Presidents Day

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In Memory of Phillip S. Kawin Previous Rebbe arrives safely in America 1940 Happy Birthday Ariel Kayla Sand Happy Birthday Galo Artigas Happy Birthday Mike Pelter LIGHT: 4:57PM ENDS: 6:18PM

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The aptly named “Great Synagogue of Rome” was built from 1901 to 1904. It is situated on the banks of the Tiber River, in Rome, Italy. Happy Birthday Ron Gluska In Memory of Meyer Pelter Happy Birthday Shmuel Lew LIGHT: 5:03PM ENDS: 6:24PM

Happy Anniversary Mendel & Chana Posner Rebbetzin Chaya In Memory of Fred Rubin Mushka’s Birthday–1901 LIGHT: 5:08PM ENDS: 6:29PM

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In Memory of Sara Austin Happy Birthday Stephen Finger Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary Happy Birthday Sarah Tsikman Dovid & Chayah Mushka Posner Mendel & Fraydee Kessler In Memory of Judith Salkin LIGHT: 6:14PM ENDS: 7:35PM

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In Memory of In Memory of Rose Garber Happy Birthday David Kocen Reb. Chaya Freida Kazarnovsky Happy Birthday Ita Posner In Memory of Eli C. Richbourg The Rebbe’s Birthday–1902 LIGHT: 6:19PM LIGHT AFTER: 7:40PM

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The Grand Choral Synagogue of S. Petersburg, Russia, the third-largest synagogue in Europe, was built in the 1880s, and consecrated in December 1893. Tribute Cards Available For all occasions and life cycle events Call Joan 202-7978 Proceeds to Chabad of Rancho Mirage FAREWELL TO PESACH Is the world heading in the Sunday, April 4 right or wrong direction?

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Yom HaShoah

Happy Birthday Alona Salama Happy Birthday Christy Johnson PESACH ENDS: 7:46PM Happy Anniversary LIGHT: 6:30PM ENDS: 7:51PM In Memory of Rabbi Zalman Posner Sari & Pedro Cuervo

Yom Hazikaron Israel Day

Happy Birthday Daniel Reich OBM Happy Birthday Gita Kesselman Happy Birthday Sholom Kesselman Happy Birthday Debra Salama Happy Anniversary Happy Birthday Joyce Yarmo Shahnti & Shay Brook LIGHT: 6:35PM ENDS: 7:57PM

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In Memory of Happy Birthday Rochel Kreiman Avraham Leib Halevi Meltzer LIGHT: 6:46PM The indicated times are accurate for the Coachella Valley Shavuot Mitzvot Shavuot marks the day G-d gave the Each mitzvah that we fulfil Torah to the Jewish people, 3,333 strengthens our connection with years ago. G-d, allowing us to access a deeper Shavuot (“weeks”) represents the dimension of existence. seven weeks during which the Jewish people prepared to receive the The 613 mitzvot of the Torah include Torah, following the exodus. During charity, kosher, praying, mezuzah, this time they rid themselves of the and Tefillin. Each “act” enhances and scars of bondage and became a holy refines another aspect of our being nation ready to stand before G-d. and another dimension of our Our sages have compared the giving relationship with G-d. of the Torah to a wedding between Our sages tell us that the 613 G-d and the Jewish people. He became our G-d and we accepted mitzvot correspond to the human the responsibilities of this unique body. The 248 positive mitzvot are relationship. the limbs, and the 365 prohibitions Today, we prepare for the receiving are arteries. We should not pass up of the Torah by staying up and an opportunity to perform a studying Torah on the first night of mitzvah because each mitzvah Shavuot (May 16). It is also strengthens our connection with customary to decorate one’s home G-d on a particular level. with flowers that remind us of the flowers that blossomed over Mount Although we were all instructed to Sinai when the Torah was given. observe 613 mitzvot, not all apply Another custom is to eat cheese to everyone all the time (i.e. blintzes, cheesecake (dairy foods) several mitzvot (mostly during this festival. agricultural) are only relevant to Many make a point of attending the the Holy Land itself and many only first day of Shavuot’s Torah reading apply during the Temple era). with all members of the family, even young children. This is a reliving of the giving of the Torah at which time every single Jew was present. SHAVUOT WEBSITE: chabadrm.com/shavuot

The oldest active synagogue building in Europe is this Alteneu Shul (“Old-New Synagogue”) in Prague, Czech Republic, which was completed circa 1270.

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This Synagogue in Colmar, France, was built in 1839.

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The Hurva Synagogue–grandest synagogue in the Jewish Quarter of Old Jerusalem. It was built and destroyed twice before its latest restoration was completed in 2010.

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The El Ghriba Synagogue, in Djerba, Tunisia, was built in the late 1800s—on the site of the 6th century synagogue.

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Liverpool, England’s “Old Hebrew Congregation” was founded in the late 1860s. It is the finest example of the Moorish Revival style of synagogue architecture in Great Britain.

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