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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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Celebrating Jewish Life in America
Join us for Shabbat 250
Top 11 Reasons We Are Grateful for America
Ahead of Shabbat 250, we take a look at some of the reasons why this milestone holds particular resonance for the nation’s 7.5 million Jews.
By Mendel Braun
12 Facts About the Little-Known Jews of Cuba
In the decades leading up to the revolution, Cuba was home to a diverse and flourishing Jewish community with everything needed to live a full Jewish life.
By Yehuda Altein
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Mordechai Sheftall: Patriotic Officer, Prisoner of War, and Proud Jew
Mordechai Sheftall, 1735-1797, the highest-ranking Jew to serve in the American Revolution, was a devout Jew who stood strong in his beliefs and a fiercely patriotic American who suffered for his country.
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Daily Thought
Illumination
Why is Torah compared to light? Because it tells us the place of each thing. Because, in truth, there is no need to change the world. Everything is here. Each thing has a place, and in that place it is good. Altogether, it is very good, a beautiful world. All that’s needed is a little light. What is light? Light doesn't add anything or take away. It only reveals the meaning and purpose of all that it shines upon. Think of your own home. In the dark, there is no way to know what belongs in your closet and what belongs in the laundry, what is ready for use and what is in need of repair. Instead, that which could be washed or repaired is rejected and despised, and your most valuable possessions may become the greatest hazards. Switch on one little light and a dangerous place becomes a home. With every light you add, you become suddenly wealthier and more...