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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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In honor of Shavuot, the festival of the Giving of the Torah, we present a list of 10 fundamental Torah books that deserve a return to the spotlight.
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Anxiety and depression are often the result of discomfort or confusion about one's own identity.
By Eliezer Shemtov
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Why is it that we read the Tikkun rather than delve deeper into Torah study?
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Learning & Inspiration
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Daily Thought
Not About Anything
People think that Torah is about something: that it comes to explain our world, what has happened and what will happen, where each thing belongs and what to do with it. In a way, this is true. But ultimately, Torah isn’t about anything—everything is about Torah. Before creating a world, the sages say, G-d first composed a blueprint from His Torah. This Torah that we unfold in our world is that primordial Torah speaking within the parameters of our world. G‑d emanated light, created a world...