CHABAD OF PARADISE VALLEY 480-788-9310 [email protected] www.JewishParadiseValley.com THIS CALENDAR IS DEDICATED TO THE LUBAVITCHER REBBE O.B.M., RABBI MENACHEM M. SCHNEERSOHN www.JewishParadiseValley.com Elul 5774 September 2014 Dear Friends, In his over 45 years of leadership, the Rebbe established more than Chabad of Paradise Valley is excited to present to you the Jewish 3,600 Jewish centers around the world. The Rebbe constantly emphasized how all the Jewish people are equal regardless Calendar for the year 5775, featuring stunning pictures of our Holy of background, affiliation or level of observance. His personal Land, Israel. devotion to each and every individual Jew and his love for the Holy Land, as well as his dedication to G-d and His Torah, continue to Chabad seeks to create an environment where all are welcome to direct and inspire the Chabad community center here in Paradise express their“Jewishness” and spirituality. Our wide range of cultural Valley, and throughout the world. and educational programming for both kids and adult audiences were very well received by the community. We look forward to increasing our activities this year with many Mission Statement exciting programs, including: Classes, lectures, Friday night dinners, women’s events, and kid’s activities. We would like to invite you to join us for one Built on the foundation of Ahavas Yisroel, or all of the wonderful events Chabad has to Chabad of Paradise Valley is committed to enhancing offer. As we don’t have a permanent center yet, the physical and spiritual well being of youth and programs are hosted at various locations. Please adults by providing, without regard to the degree contact us for more information on where each “of commitment or the form of affiliation, the event will be taking place. opportunity to add more meaning and vibrancy Please enjoy this calendar and we hope to see to their lives through the observance of Torah and you soon! Mitzvoth. Through a variety of experiential programs, Have a happy, healthy, and sweet New Year! we strive to impart a love and enthusiasm for our heritage and create a basis for sound Jewish decision- Rabbi Shlomy and Chaya Levertov making, as well as the practice of Mitzvoth. Chabad of Paradise Valley does not endorse the Kashrut of any of the advertised establishments. ” SERVICES & Children's Education General Services Jewish Subjects Tutoring Spiritual Counseling PROGRAMS Bar And Bat Prison Visitation Mitzvah Preparation Hospital Visitation Holiday Programs Yahrtzeit Services High Holiday Services Adult Education Rabbi Available 24/7 Holiday Programming Talmud Matzah/ Menorah/ Community Seders Kabbalah Challah Distribution Prayer Publications Shabbat Experience One-On-One Torah Study Community eTorah- Email Newsletter Annual Calendar Shabbat Dinners Kosher Services “We will create a place where every Jew feels welcome, a place of unconditional acceptance, kindness, and family…a First Tuesday of the Month! Tuesday, February 3rd Tuesday, November 4th Tuesday, March 3rd place where children are embraced and cherished… a place Tuesday, December 2nd Tuesday, May 5th of learning, sharing and growth” Tuesday, January 6th Tuesday, June 2nd - Rabbi Shlomy and Chaya Levertov 5 Week Course Starting Thursday, January 8th! Suggested Donation: $50 Last Wednesday of the Month! Wednesday, February 25th Wednesday, November 26th Wednesday, March 25th Wednesday, December 31st Wednesday, April 29th Wednesday, January 28th Wednesday, May 27th SEPTEMBER 2014 ELUL 5774 - TISHREI 5775 TOWER OF DAVID Jerusalem is one of the four holy cities in Israel, together with Hebron, Safed, and Tiberias. The citadel of Jerusalem, known as the "Tower of David," has been a landmark of the city since ancient times. It is located near the Jaffa Gate entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem. Photo credit: Noam Chen www.goisrael.com SEPTEMBER 2014 ELUL 5774 - TISHREI 5775 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 6 Elul 7 Elul 8 Elul 9 Elul 10 Elul 11 Elul 1 2 3 4 5 6 An honest brake since 1983® Labor Day More than brakes. Ki Tetzei We are complete car care! Always FREE Inspections: • A/C • Check Engine Light • Alignment Check Candle Lighting: 6:30 PM Shabbat Ends: 7:24 PM • Battery & Charging System Test • Brake Inspection 12 Elul 13 Elul 14 Elul 15 Elul 16 Elul 17 Elul 18 Elul 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Ki Tavo Candle Lighting: 6:20 PM Shabbat Ends: 7:14 PM 19 Elul 20 Elul 21 Elul 22 Elul 23 Elul 24 Elul 25 Elul 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Selichot Tonight Nitzavim-Vayelech Happy Anniversary Rabbi Shlomy and Chaya Round Table Discussion Happy Birthday Chaya Levertov High Holidays Unlocked! Candle Lighting: 6:11 PM Shabbat Ends: 7:04 PM 26 Elul 27 Elul 28 Elul 29 Elul 1 Tishrei 2 Tishrei 3 Tishrei 21 22 23 24 25 Rosh Hashana 26 Rosh Hashana 27 Ha'azinu Evening Services - 6:15 PM Services: 9:30am Services: 9:30am Shabbat Shuva at the Town Hall, Community Room Shofar Blowing - 11:30 AM Shofar Blowing - 11:30 AM Eruv Tavshilin at the Town Hall, Community Room at the Town Hall, Community Room Candle Lighting: 6:04 PM Candle Lighting: after 6:57 PM Candle Lighting: before 6:01 PM Shabbat Ends: 6:54 PM 4 Tishrei 5 Tishrei 6 Tishrei 28 Fast of Gedalia 29 30 Molad Tishrei 5775: Wednesday, 8:18am +15 Chalakim Wednesday, 5775: Tishrei Molad Fast: 5:07 AM - 6:42 PM The Rebbe's Mother Yahrtzeit Chabad of Paradise Valley 480.788.9310 | [email protected] | www.JewishParadiseValley.com OctOBER 2014 TISHREI - CHESHVAN 5775 MASADA At the edge of the Judean Desert, on a rocky plateau overlooking the Dead Sea, lies the excavated ruin of a royal citadel. It was the last stronghold held by the Jewish Zealots who refused to submit to Roman occupation. When they could hold out no longer, Masada became the backdrop for one of the most dramatic scenes in Jewish history. Photo credit: Itamar Grinberg www.goisrael.com OCTOBER 2014 TISHREI - CHESHVAN 5775 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 7 Tishrei 8 Tishrei 9 Tishrei 10 Tishrei Donate 1 2 3 Erev Yom Kippur 4 Yom Kippur Your Car Yizkor Services: 9:30am TODAY! Yizkor: Approx 12:00am Kol Nidrei: 6:00 Neilah: 5:00pm at the Camel Back Inn at the Camel Back Inn Candle Lighting & Fast: 5:51 PM Yom Kippur Ends: 6:45 PM 11 Tishrei 12 Tishrei 13 Tishrei 14 Tishrei 15 Tishrei 16 Tishrei 17 Tishrei Sukkot Sukkot Sukkot 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1st Intermediate Day Eruv Tavshilin Candle Lighting: 5:45 PM Candle Lighting: after 6:38 PM Candle Lighting: before 5:42 PM Shabbat Ends: 6:36 PM 18 Tishrei 19 Tishrei 20 Tishrei 21 Tishrei 22 Tishrei 23 Tishrei 24 Tishrei Sukkot Sukkot Sukkot Sukkot Shemini Atzeret Simchat Torah Shabbat Mevorchim 12 2nd Intermediate Day 13 3rd Intermediate Day 14 4th Intermediate Day 15 Hoshana Rabbah 16 Yizkor 17 18 Columbus Day Bereishit Eruv Tavshilin Candle Lighting: 5:36 PM Candle Lighting: after 6:30 PM Candle Lighting: before 5:34 PM Shabbat Ends: 6:28 PM 25 Tishrei 26 Tishrei 27 Tishrei 28 Tishrei 29 Tishrei 30 Tishrei 1 Cheshvan 19 20 21 22 23 24 Rosh Chodesh 25 Rosh Chodesh Noach Candle Lighting: 5:26 PM Shabbat Ends: 6:20 PM 2 Cheshvan 3 Cheshvan 4 Cheshvan 5 Cheshvan 6 Cheshvan 7 Cheshvan 26 27 28 29 30 31 An honest brake since 1983® More than brakes. We are complete car care! Always FREE Inspections: • A/C • Check Engine Light • Alignment Check • Battery & Charging System Test Candle Lighting: 5:18 PM • Brake Inspection Molad Cheshvan 5775: Thursday, 9:02pm +16 Chalakim Thursday, 5775: Molad Cheshvan Chabad of Paradise Valley 480.788.9310 | [email protected] | www.JewishParadiseValley.com NOVEMBER 2014 CHESHVAN - KISLEV 5775 DEAD SEA In one terrifying moment, an act of G-d turned an oasis into infertile wasteland. Unique geological conditions then combined to form the Dead Sea, a sea that is more than eight times as salty as the oceans. Over the years, the silent desert around this sea became a refuge for spiritual escapists. Now, the Dead Sea is once again a top destination for those seeking healing and peace of mind. NOVEMBER 2014 CHESHVAN - KISLEV 5775 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 8 Cheshvan ® 1 An honest brake since 1983 More than brakes. Lech Lecha We are complete car care! Always FREE Inspections: • A/C • Check Engine Light • Alignment Check • Battery & Charging System Test Shabbat Ends: 6:14 PM • Brake Inspection 9 Cheshvan 10 Cheshvan 11 Cheshvan 12 Cheshvan 13 Cheshvan 14 Cheshvan 15 Cheshvan 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DST Ends Election Day Vayeira Candle Lighting: 5:12 PM Shabbat Ends: 6:08 PM Judaism 101 - Adult Education 16 Cheshvan 17 Cheshvan 18 Cheshvan 19 Cheshvan 20 Cheshvan 21 Cheshvan 22 Cheshvan 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Veterans Day Chayei Sarah Happy Birthday Happy Birthday Tzippy Levertov Candle Lighting: 5:08 PM Shabbat Ends: 6:04 PM Kids Klub- Kick Off Event! Yonatan Yitzchak Lewkowicz 23 Cheshvan 24 Cheshvan 25 Cheshvan 26 Cheshvan 27 Cheshvan 28 Cheshvan 29 Cheshvan 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Shabbat Mevorchim Toldot Candle Lighting: 5:04 PM Shabbat Ends: 6:01 PM 1 Kislev 2 Kislev 3 Kislev 4 Kislev 5 Kislev 6 Kislev 7 Kislev 23 Rosh Chodesh 24 25 26 27 28 29 Thanksgiving Day Vayetzei 8 Kislev 30 JWC of PV - Women's Event Candle Lighting: 5:02 PM Shabbat Ends: 6:00 PM Molad Kislev 5775: Shabbat, 9:46am+17 Chalakim Molad Kislev 5775: Shabbat, Chabad of Paradise Valley 480.788.9310 | [email protected] | www.JewishParadiseValley.com DECEMBER 2014 KISLEV - TEVET 5775 JORDAN RIVER The Jordan River is a major water source that flows through the Jordan Rift Valley into the Dead Sea.