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Inspired by the Lubavitcher Rebbe- Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, Rabbi Shmuli and Mushky Raitman together with their children Mendel, Tzivia, Pinny and Asher have established a Chabad Jewish Center in Danville, CA. Their goal is to strengthen Jewish awareness and pride for the Jewish residents of Danville/S. Ramon, by creating an environment where every person, regardless of background or affiliation, is welcome to explore and experience their heritage in a warm and non-judgmental environment.
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Under the Darkness
When you’re able to “see” another person and revel in the positivity and unity it brings, it will automatically make you better, as well.
By Aharon Loschak
In the First Place
Just as there are first fruits of the soil, there are also first deeds and first dreams. Here as well, people become more sophisticated as they mature, as do their aspirations and dreams. Nevertheless, there is a special significance to one’s first dreams.
By Adin Even-Israel (Steinsaltz)
10 Ways to Celebrate 10 Shevat at Home
Looking for ways to channel this day’s inspiration into your home? Here are our suggestions, many of which are the same as in normal times.
Six Juicy Russian Chassidic Expressions
A sample of local peasant culture can be found in certain phrases, often punchlines of poignant tales told by the Rebbes and chassidim, which have become part of everyday parlance.
By Menachem Posner
12 Things Children Wish Their Parents Knew
Please remember how difficult it is to change. Help me work on one thing at a time. I can’t change all my faults at once.
By Nomi Freeman
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Shabbat & Holidays
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Shabbat Ends
6:03 PM  -  Shabbat, January 23
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Upcoming Holiday
15 Shevat
Jan. 28
Learning & Inspiration
  • It’s Us Against Us, But You Can Save the WorldThe Rebbe’s gardening paradigm as an antidote to divisiveness and confusion Read More
  • Special Publication to Help You Celebrate 10 Shevat at Home Read More
  • Under the DarknessWhen you’re able to “see” another person and revel in the positivity and unity it brings, it will... Read More
  • What in the World Am I Doing Here? Understanding the concept of "dira betachtonim," G-d asking us to turn our world into a home for... Read More
  • Six Juicy Russian Chassidic ExpressionsA sample of local peasant culture can be found in certain phrases, often punchlines of poignant... Read More
Daily Thought
The Garden
There are people who do many good things, but with pessimism—because to them the world is an inherently bad place. Since their good deeds have no life to them, who knows how long they can keep it up? We must know that this world is not a dark, sinister jungle, but a garden. And not just any garden, but G‑d’s own pleasure garden, full of beauty, wonderful fruits and...