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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, Asher, Zahava and Cherna have established a Chabad Jewish Center in Danville, CA. Their goal is to strengthen Jewish awareness and pride. Building strong and vibrant community 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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15 Historical Facts About Rabbi DovBer of Lubavitch
Join us as we discover the life and times of a Jewish leader and Torah scholar.
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Gratefulness and the Holey Bagel
There is a deep truth hidden in the hole of the bagel: Always start with the knowledge that you truly have nothing, and your bread will be ever satisfying and chewy.
By Tzvi Freeman
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Who was Jacob’s daughter?
By Menachem Posner
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By Barbara Baitcher
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The Baal Shem Tov taught that fear builds walls to block out the light.
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Daily Thought
Jacob's Journey
You are Jacob. This is the story of your soul. As Jacob journeyed from Beersheva to Haran, so your soul journeyed from the wellspring of all souls to this formidable world. As Jacob made a vow as he departed, so too your soul made such a vow, Jacob’s vow. She said: “If G-d will be with me and protect me on this journey and provide me the bread of Torah wisdom to enlighten my soul, and the clothing of mitzvahs to shine light in places where it has never shone before... “And if I make it through the turmoil of earthly life, the burdens, the passions, the anxieties, the fears, the utter noise and cacophony of a fragmented, confused universe... “...to find the Infinite G-d in all these ways of humankind, to imbue them with my soul’s sense of divine purpose, to render them, as well, a way of knowing G‑d... “'...then G-d will be my G-d and this stone that I...