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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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13 Facts About the Four Species (Lulav and Etrog) Every Jew Should Know
Learn about this special mitzvah, which is performed every day of Sukkot (besides Shabbat).
By Yehuda Altein
Take the Upside-Down Etrog Quiz
The question that has flummoxed Jews for generations: Is the etrog upside-down or right-side-up?
By Menachem Posner
Festivals: Moed (מועד)
By Mendel Kalmenson and Zalman Abraham
The Rebbe Maharash and the Lost Soul
The suite was very expensive and usually reserved for nobility. But the Rebbe Maharash did not flinch at the exorbitant price and was soon escorted to his rooms.
By Menachem Posner
Unity and Joy
The month of Tishrei is divided into two basic parts, which differ from one another, yet complete each other, and also make it into one integral month that serves as an introduction and start of the new year.
Correspondence by Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, The Lubavitcher Rebbe
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Shabbat & Holidays
Candle Lighting Times
Danville, CA 94506
Light Shabbat / Holiday Candles at
6:36 PM  -  Friday, September 29
Light Holiday Candles after
7:31 PM  -  Shabbat, September 30
Holiday Ends
7:30 PM  -  Sunday, October 1
Weekly Torah Portion
Vezot Hab'rachah
Upcoming Holiday
Sukkot
Sep. 29 - Oct. 6
Learning & Inspiration
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Daily Thought
Manna Bliss
Torah uses the same language to describe fasting on Yom Kippur as it does to describe living off manna in the wilderness. (Deut. 8:3) In fact, the Talmud uses this as evidence that fasting on Yom Kippur means depriving yourself of physical food. But there is more to this comparison. Both provide a blissful, spiritual pleasure. Both nourish the body and the soul more than any earthly food. There is, however, one difference. In the wilderness, the manna descended from heaven...