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A couple of our faithful readers asked us "when is the Cobra Lounge gonna be at the Chabad House again?"
So the answer is.....Thursday Night, October 16th starting at 8:30pm.
Sorry for not including that info in the original e-mail.
Shana Tova! and Shabbat Shalom!!!!
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Featuring Delicious Gourmet Foods:
Homemade Challah, Salads, Hummus, Pasta, Yummy Chicken, Chocolaty Brownies, and much more.
This (and every) Friday Night Oct.3 @
The Chabad Jewish Student Center -
717 High Street
Dinner: 8:00PM
To RSVP Click here
"Shabbat at Chabad...
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For Yom Kippur Services in a warm and intimate setting click here.
BreakFast Oct. 9th at 7:30pm |
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If you're not coming, you're either crazy or lazy.
COBRA LOUNG @ THE CHABAD HOUSE!!
Did you know that the Cobra Lounge Premiered at the Chabad House Last Year on Sukkot!
Come celebrate this awesome tradition!
All Hookah Stuff is sponsored by "The Cobra Lounge"
Pizza is Kosher and eatin' in da hut (the Sukkah) - it's not from "Pizza Hut"
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A Russian Jew wanted to immigrate to Israel.
The local commissar calls him in for questioning
and asks:
Q. Haven't we allowed you the right to worship in
your Synagogue?
A. Can't complain.
Q. Haven't we let you live in peace with your
fellow Jews?
A. Can't complain.
Q. Haven't we allowed you to travel freely within
and beyond the village?
A. Can't complain.
Q. Haven't we allowed you to teach your children
Torah?
A. Can't complain.
Q. Haven't we let you practice your profession?
A. Can't complain.
Q. Then why do you want to go to Israel?
A. "There, I can complain!"
JOKE #2
The Last Will And Testament of Samuel Benjamin Cohen
"I Samuel Benjamin Cohen, being of sound mind hereby declare this to be my last will and testament.
To my son Sheldon, my first born and the best dentist in the United States I leave one million dollars tax free.
To my daughter Jayne who was wonderful and always helped her mother with the dishes and graduated from college. I leave one million dollars.
To my loving wife I leave (whatever is not in her name already) two million dollars. Enjoy, sweetheart. Enjoy.
To my brother-in-law Louie, who smoked fancy cigars, who lived with us ever since we got married, and who always said that I would never ever mention him in my will,
HELLO LOUIE!" |
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SAVE THE DATE!
Just wanted to let you know that Holocaust Survivor Noemi Ban will be giving a lecture at Arntzen Hall at WWU at 6 p.m. on Nov. 10 and they might preview her new documentary that night too! |
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For a full list of our weekly programs and events please click here.
For more information about our dynamic classes please click here.
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| Birhtright Israel- FREE Trip! |
 Are you Jewish and between the ages of 18 and 26? Never been to Israel? Join WWU's tour of the Holy Land. Experience ten days of culture, authentic exploration, and really good pita. Absolutely FREE, fun and unforgettable.
Contact Natalie Mickey or Oriana Luca for more info
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www.JewishVikings.com
WWU Chabad House is at 717 High Street (Next to WWU Alumni House)
Rabbi's Cell: 360-389-6765
Office: 360-933-4818
Officers
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Posted by Rabbi Levi Backman
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September 3rd |
Chabad Jewish Community Center of Whatcom County
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Coming Soon:
Shofar Factory At the Chabad House – stay tuned for more info.
Save The Date
Avi Baird-Levine’s Bar Mitzvah!!! February 21, 2008
Kosher Update in Bellingham:
Fred Meyer on Lakeway has just expanded their kosher section |
At our Chabad House we all (Jews of all ages, backgrounds, and level of observance) learn lots of Torah and do many Mitzvahs.
And for the next while we would like to dedicate The Authentic Torah learnt and the Mitzvahs done according to Judaism at our Jewish Community Center to:
The loving memory of Yocheved the daughter Shmuel,
And to the loving memory of Rachel the daughter of Avishai.
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TONIGHT! WEDNESDAY
Got Questions for the Rabbi! Got Questions on Judaism???
Many Ways to Ask…
NEW! And Now on Wednesdays from 10pm-12am!!
· Call 360-933-4818 (cell: 360-389-6765)
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TOMMOROW! THURSDAY
ARE YOU JEWISH? GET READY FOR YOUR NEW YEAR! |
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Get Ready For Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur!
Loosely Translated as the "High Holidays" Better to be translated as the "Days of Awe" or “Awesome Days”. Learn what to be awed about, and get "High" or CHAI/Life and inspiration on the subject matter.
An easy and enjoyable class for beginners with limited Jewish background/knowledge, and a refresherPLUS for those who are more familiar with the upcoming holidays.
Thursday September 4th at 7PM - light refreshments will be served.
It’s still not too late to register – the class is FREE
Please RSVP here (www.jewishbellingham.com/537101)
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September 9th 2008 - 7:45PM
Come watch a new Israeli Movie not in Theaters yet!!!
"Displaced - The Bad boys of the Exodus"
If you or someone you know are in need of a baby sitter for this event (or in general)
Contact Hadassah @ hadassah@jewishbellingham.com for a list of WWU students.
Home made Pop Corn & Fresh Brownies. Great event to meet and great others. |
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Shabbat Shalom – HEY! Let’s Welcome the Shabbat Queen! |
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Come celebrate the start of Shabbat with the Chabad House Family
Prayers and Songs to be followed by Kiddush, refreshments, and L’Chaim!
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Fridays of every Month.
Next Service: Fri., September 12 @ 6:00-7:00pm
Please reply to this e-mail to let us know how many you can make per month and which weeks – On Behalf of the Community “Thank You!”
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DID YOU MAKE YOUR HIGH HIOLIDAY RSVP YET |
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MADE RESERVATIONS ALREADY?
Yes? – Good Job!
No? – Please Make 'em Now
It's FREE, once again, like every year, Chabad is NOT charging you to come and celebrate the New Year.
Warm Atmosphere – Friendly environment
As always there are no tickets needed at Chabad.
As usual there is no membership required at Chabad.
We encourage you to come out and join the Chabad House Family and hear the Shofar (sounded properly as the Torah indicates) this year on BOTH days of Rosh Hashanah.
All are welcome, and we do appreciate reservations in advance.
RSVP here: www.jewishbellingham.com/HHolidays |
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PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
· Yom Kippur Eve. Services on Wed. Oct. 8 will be held in Western Washington University's Viking Union Room # 565
· Yom Kippur Day Services on Thurs. Oct. 9 will be held in Western Washington University's Viking Union Room # 462
The Viking Union is located at:
Western Washington University
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
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Click here for the whole article
A new year signifies new opportunity, hope and a chance for personal change. The Jewish New Year arrives three months ahead of January and thus affords us a head start to put into action those most thought out good resolutions, which will set us on the road to a year of transforming potential to reality.
…This coming year will offer a choice to the American people, as well, to affect the next four years and ultimately the future of our country. While congressmen must be elected every two years, the presidential vote occurs only once in four years. Yet, G-d Almighty the King of all kings is up for reelection each and every year…
The first of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah brings with it the obligation to choose and then crown G-d as our king. The Hebrew word for king, Melech, unlike its English counterpart, is defined as a sovereign whose sole power derives from the freedom of choice of his people to submit to his rule. (A king who reigns by force is referred to as Moshel, ruler.) Through the blowing of the Shofar and the recitation of various "verses of Kingship," we coronate our G-dly king, thus enabling creation as a whole to continue to exist. In Kabbalah it states that the world derives from the Divine desire to be king and G-d waits for us to choose Him as our ruler so that He may continue the constant act of creation.
Thus, G-d must also go on the campaign trail. The Chassidic master Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi described the month of Elul, which directly precedes Rosh Hashanah and the Divine coronation, as a time when the king leaves his palace to mingle with and assist his nation. When the king is in the royal palace, appointments are required and guards stand at the gates. When the king is out and about, he receives all with a cheerful countenance, listens to requests and provides assistance.
So, too, is the analogy of G-d to that king in the field. This month is a time when the gates of heaven are wide open and all prayers and supplications are heard and answered… Though G-d campaigning may bear some resemblance to our presidential candidates running for office, there are many critical differences, the most important being that G-d is much more likely to fulfill His campaign promises, than any human politician. So, take this opportunity to open your hearts and minds to G-d, who will surely respond in kind.
On behalf of my wife Hadassah, our children, Meir, and Elisheva and the Chabad Jewish Center, we share our heartfelt blessings and wishes to everyone for a Shanah Tova – a happy, healthy and sweet new year! |
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If you would like find out more general and/or in depth info about the High Holidays to do research for yourself or so that you can share with your family and friends, visit our High Holiday Mega-Info Site: www.jewishbellingham.com/HighHolidays, there is nothing High Holiday related that cannot be found on our site! We have everything from A-Z. You can also contact our Jewish Center at 360-933-4818, we'd be happy to lead you in the right direction. |
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Rabbi & Pope
The Chief Rabbi of Israel and the Pope are in a meeting in Rome. The Rabbi notices an unusually fancy phone on a side table in the Pope's private chambers.
"What is that phone for?" he asks the pontiff.
"It's my direct line to the Lord."
The Rabbi is skeptical, and the Pope notices. The Pope insists the Rabbi try it out, and, indeed, he is connected to the Lord. The Rabbi holds a lengthy discussion with G-d Almighty. After hanging up the Rabbi says, "Thank you very much. This is great! But listen, I want to pay for my phone charges."
The Pope, of course, refuses, but the Rabbi is steadfast and finally, the pontiff gives in. He checks the counter on the phone and says, "All right! The charges were 100,000 Lira" ($56). And the Chief Rabbi gladly hands over the payment.
A few months later… (We interrupt this program for a commercial break) Please click here to continue… the Pope is in Jerusalem on an official visit. In the Chief Rabbi's chambers, he sees a phone identical to his and learns it also is a direct line to the Lord.
The Pope remembers he has an urgent matter that requires divine consultation and asks if he can use the Rabbi's phone. The Rabbi agrees, hands him the phone, and the Pope chats away.
After hanging up, the Pope offers to pay for the phone charges. Of course, the Chief Rabbi refuses to accept payment. After the Pope insists, the Rabbi relents and looks on the phone counter.
"1 Shekel 50" ($0.42).
The Pope looks surprised, "Why so cheap?"
The Rabbi smiles, "Local call."
JOKE # 2
Moishe walks into a post office to send a package to his wife.
The postmaster says, "This package is too heavy, you'll need another stamp."
Moishe replies, "And that should make it lighter?!"
JOKE # 3
One day a Chinese man and his Jewish friend go to a bar to get a few drinks. A few drinks later, the Jewish guy lets out some pent up anger, "You Chinese ought to be ashamed of yourselves for Pearl Harbor. Sneaky little snakes, bombing all of those unsuspecting sailors, shame on you!"
The chinaman replied, "Hey! Wait a minute, that wasn't us! I'm Chinese. Pearl Harbor was done by Japanese".
The Jewish guy said…for the rest click here "Ahh, Chinese, Japanese, what's the difference?"
So the Chinaman says, "Well, what about your people? Sinking the Titanic and killing all those helpless women and children, and you have the right to criticize about Pearl Harbor?!"
The Jewishman, bewildered, exclaimed, "What are you yapping about? Jews didn't sink the Titanic, it hit an iceberg, you idiot!"
The Chinaman said, "Ahh, iceberg, Goldberg, what's the difference?" |
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- “When writing a letter or meeting one another, we bless one another by including the greeting Ketivah vachatimah tovah--which roughly translates as "May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year."
May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year |
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Posted by Rabbi Levi Backman
This e-mail is intended for WWU students,
If you did not wish to receive such e-mails, please let us know - thank you!
Also if you are a Whatcom County Resident, there is an entirely different weekly e-mail,
To be on that listserve, simply let us know.
B"H
Wednesday
August 27thChabad Jewish Student Center of Western Washington University
www.JewishVikings.com
At our Chabad House we all participate in good quality Jewish Programming.
And for the next while we would like to dedicate the events and good deeds done at our Jewish Student Center to:
The loving memory of Yaakov ben (the son of) Yoseph.
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Meir and Elisheva are Back in Town!
Are you in town??
TODAY! Pre-Labor Day Student BBQ.
Start your Labor Day weekend early with our Children - Meir and Elisheva!!!
Wednesday, August 26, 5:30PM
Please reply to this e-mail to RSVP
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!!
In Town this Weekend??
SHABBAT
The centerpiece of Chabad's activities is our delicious, home-cooked, Shabbat dinner, This Shabbat, and every Shabbat, the schedule is simple.
At 8:00PM on Friday night, dinner gets underway.
PLEASE NOTE: At Chabad, Shabbat dinner has a strict Open-door policy. That means that if you come on time, or late - it doesn't matter! And you MUST feel comfortable to stay for the full 4-course dinner or for a short time - do as you like!
Please RSVP by replying to this e-mail.
SAVE THE DATE: SEPT 19, Pre-Fall Quarter Shabbat Bash - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=25119427226
MOVIE NIGHT @ CHABAD
(For those in B'Ham)
September 9th 2008 - 7:45PM
Come watch a new Israeli Movie not in Theaters yet!!!
"Displaced - The Bad boys of the Exodus"
Contact Hadassah @ hadassah@jewishbellingham.com to RSVP for this event.
Home made Pop Corn & Fresh Brownies. Great event to meet and great others.
THE WEEKLY JOKE
Are you an American-Jew or a Jewish-American?
When Golda Meir held the office of Israeli Prime Minister, she tried to encourage Henry Kissinger to make Israel a top priority.
He sent her a letter: "I would like to inform you that first and foremost, I am an American citizen. Then, secondly, I am the Secretary of State. And it is only thirdly do I consider myself a Jew."
To which Golda Meir wittily responded: "In Israel, we read from right to left."
# 2 - A true story:
It was late at night and Heidi, who was expecting her second child, was home alone with her 3-year old daughter Katelyn. When Heidi started going into labor, she called "911".
Due to a power outage at the time, only one paramedic responded to the call. The house was very, very dark, so the paramedic asked 3-year old Katelyn to hold a flashlight high over her mommy so he could see while he helped deliver the baby.
Very diligently, Katelyn did as she was asked. Heidi pushed and pushed, and after a little while baby Connor was born.
The paramedic lifted him by his little feet and spanked him on his bottom. Connor began to cry.
The paramedic then thanked Katelyn for her help and asked the wide-eyed 3-year old what she thought about what she had just witnessed.
Katelyn quickly responded, "He shouldn't have crawled in there in the first place. Smack him again!"
FOR YOUR CONCERNED PARENTS :-)
High Holiday Services
It's FREE, once again, like every year, Chabad is NOT charging you to come and celebrate the New Year.
Warm Atmosphere – Friendly environment
As always there are no tickets needed at Chabad.
As usual there is no membership required at Chabad.
We encourage you to come out to join the Chabad Family and hear the Shofar (sounded properly as the Torah indicates) this year on BOTH days of Rosh Hashanah.
All are welcome, and we do appreciate reservations in advance.
RSVP here: www.jewishbellingham.com/HHolidays
LAIBL WOLF COMING TO WASHINGTON STATE!
World Renowned Kabbalist to be in your area!
Go Kabbalistic!
If you can make it – it's worth going!
http://laiblwolf.com/
Schedule:
Friday/Saturday, August 29/30Seattleinfo@chabadofseattle.org or 206-527-1411 X 114
Sunday, August 31Tacomarabbi@chabadpiercecounty.com or 253-565-8770
Tuesday, September 2Issaquahrabbifarkash@gmail.com or 425-427-1654
Wednesday, September 3Olympiarabbicheskie@gmail.com or 360-584-4306
KNOW A STUDENT GOING TO WESTERN?
If you have a friend who is heading to WWU this Fall…
Let them know about us, and let us know about them.
www.JewishVikings.com
wwu@jewishbellingham.com
Our Jewish Student Center is proudly dedicated to serving students with a genuine smile =) Chabad - the Jewish Viking's home away from home.
GOT QUESTIONS FOR THE RABBI
Many Ways to Ask…
Call 360-933-4818 (cell: 360-389-6765)
Write e-mail: www.jewishbellingham.com/asktherabbi
or Chat Live online on Tuesdays from 3-4pm at www.AskMoses.com
MOSHIACH MATTERS
G-d will be experienced in everything
With the Coming of the Moshiach, the highest levels of G-d will be revealed. For right now, G-d is more of a belief than an experience. However, with the heralding in of the Days of Moshiach, this that G-d is everywhere at all times in all things will be revealed. As such, the G-dly essence that encompasses all of reality will be revealed, and thus, one will be able to sense G-d in everything that they do.
THE WESTERN BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL TRIP!
Wanna Go Green??? Wanna Go To Israel for FREE???
DO BOTH!!!!
Awesome Parties. Awesome Outdoors. Go To Israel for FREE this Winter Break!
Registration opens on September 10,
>>> I repeat SEPT. 10!!! - That's before School Starts, so be sure to register on time <<<
Pre-register right now at: http://www.israelexpress.org.
Natalie Mickey is the official recruiter for this trip - please put her cell phone number in the referral field on the form: 360-907-3001
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Chabad Jewish Student Center of WWU
717 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
email: wwu@jewishbellingham.com
phone: 360-933-4818
web: www.JewishVikings.com |
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Posted by Rabbi Levi Backman
This e-mail is intended for Whatcom County Residents,
If you did not wish to receive such e-mails, please let us know - thank you!
Also if you are a WWU student there is an entirely different weekly e-mail,
To be on that listserve, simply let us know.
B"H
Wednesday
August 27th
Chabad Jewish Center of Whatcom County
www.JewishBellingham.com
At our Chabad House we all learn lots of Torah and do many Mitzvahs.
And for the next while we would like to dedicate The Authentic Torah learnt and the Mitzvahs done according to Judaism at our Jewish Community Center to:
The loving memory of Yocheved the daughter Shmuel,
And to the loving memory of Rachel the daughter of Avishai.
_________________
Meir is Back in Town!
Come celebrate the start of Shabbat with the Rabbi's Son - Meir!!!
Services to be followed by Kiddush with refreshments served.
Friday August 29, 6:30-7:30pm
Please reply to this e-mail to RSVP
ARE YOU JEWISH? GET READY FOR YOUR NEW YEAR!
Get Ready For Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur!
Loosely Translated as the "High Holidays" Better to be translated as the "Days of Awe". Learn what to be awed about, and get "High" or CHAI/Life and inspiration on the subject matter.
An easy and enjoyable class for beginners with limited Jewish background/knowledge, and a refresherPLUS for those who are more familiar with the upcoming holidays.
Thursday September 4th at 7PM - light refreshments will be served
Please RSVP here (www.jewishbellingham.com/537101)
MOVIE NIGHT @ CHABAD
September 9th 2008 - 7:45PM
Come watch a new Israeli Movie not in Theatres yet!!!
"Displaced - The Bad boys of the Exodus"
If you or someone you know are in need of a baby sitter for this event (or in general)
Contact Hadassah @ hadassah@jewishbellingham.com for a list of WWU students.
Home made Pop Corn & Fresh Brownies. Great event to meet and great others.
THE WEEKLY JOKE
Are you an American-Jew or a Jewish-American?
When Golda Meir held the office of Israeli Prime Minister, she tried to encourage Henry Kissinger to make Israel a top priority.
He sent her a letter: "I would like to inform you that first and foremost, I am an American citizen. Then, secondly, I am the Secretary of State. And it is only thirdly do I consider myself a Jew."
To which Golda Meir wittily responded: "In Israel, we read from right to left."
# 2 - A true story:
It was late at night and Heidi, who was expecting her second child, was home alone with her 3-year old daughter Katelyn. When Heidi started going into labor, she called "911".
Due to a power outage at the time, only one paramedic responded to the call. The house was very, very dark, so the paramedic asked 3-year old Katelyn to hold a flashlight high over her mommy so he could see while he helped deliver the baby.
Very diligently, Katelyn did as she was asked. Heidi pushed and pushed, and after a little while baby Connor was born.
The paramedic lifted him by his little feet and spanked him on his bottom. Connor began to cry.
The paramedic then thanked Katelyn for her help and asked the wide-eyed 3-year old what she thought about what she had just witnessed.
Katelyn quickly responded, "He shouldn't have crawled in there in the first place. Smack him again!"
#3 - >>>FUNNY VIDEOS!
Click Here<<<
(6 videos back to back!!)
DID YOU MAKE YOUR HIGH HIOLIDAY RSVP YET
MADE RESERVATIONS ALREADY?
Yes? – Good Job!
No? – Please Make 'em Now
It's FREE, once again Chabad is NOT charging you to come and celebrate the New Year.
Warm Atmosphere – Friendly environment
As always there are no tickets needed at Chabad.
As usual there is no membership required at Chabad.
We encourage you to come out and Chabad and hear the Shofar (sounded properly as the Torah indicates) this year on BOTH days of Rosh Hashanah.
All are welcome, and we do appreciate reservations in advance.
RSVP here: www.jewishbellingham.com/HHolidays
LAIBL WOLF COMING TO WASHINGTON STATE!
World Renowned Kabbalist to be in the area
If you can make it – it's worth going!
Please let us know if you can carpool.
http://laiblwolf.com/
Schedule:
Friday/Saturday, August 29/30Seattleinfo@chabadofseattle.org or 206-527-1411 X 114
Sunday, August 31Tacomarabbi@chabadpiercecounty.com or 253-565-8770
Tuesday, September 2Issaquahrabbifarkash@gmail.com or 425-427-1654
Wednesday, September 3Olympiarabbicheskie@gmail.com or 360-584-4306
Once again because many have showed interest – if you have a car for carpooling please let us know.
KNOW A STUDENT GOING TO WESTERN?
If you know a student who is heading to WWU this Fall…
Let them know about us, and let us know about them.
www.JewishVikings.com
wwu@jewishbellingham.com
Our Jewish Student Center is proudly dedicated to serving students with a genuine smile =)
GOT QUESTIONS FOR THE RABBI
Many Ways to Ask…
Call 360-933-4818 (cell: 360-389-6765)
Write e-mail: www.jewishbellingham.com/asktherabbi
or Chat Live online on Tuesdays from 3-4pm at www.AskMoses.com
MOSHIACH MATTERS
G-d will be experienced in everything
With the Coming of the Moshiach, the highest levels of G-d will be revealed. For right now, G-d is more of a belief than an experience. However, with the heralding in of the Days of Moshiach, this that G-d is everywhere at all times in all things will be revealed. As such, the G-dly essence that encompasses all of reality will be revealed, and thus, one will be able to sense G-d in everything that they do.
ELUL BULLETS
As the last month of the Jewish year, Elul is traditionally a time of introspection and stocktaking -- a time to review one's deeds and spiritual progress over the past year and prepare for the upcoming "Days of Awe" of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
As the month of "Divine Mercy and Forgiveness," Elul is a most opportune time for teshuvah ("return" to G-d), prayer, charity, and increased Ahavat Yisrael (love for a fellow Jew) in the quest for self-improvement and coming closer to G-d. Chassidic master Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi likens the month of Elul to a time when "the king is in the field" and, in contrast to when he is in the royal palace, "everyone who so desires is permitted to meet him, and he receives them all with a cheerful countenance and shows a smiling face to them all."
The following are some of the basic customs and practices for the month of Elul:
Each day of the month of Elul (except for Shabbat [it's never permitted to blow the shofar on Shabbat {even if Rosh Hashanah falls out on Shabbat}] and the last day of Elul), we sound the shofar (ram's horn) as a call to repentance.
When writing a letter or meeting one another, we bless one another by including the greeting Ketivah vachatimah tovah--which roughly translates as "May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year."
Chapter 27 of the Book of Psalms is added to daily prayers, in the morning and afternoon.
The Baal Shem Tov instituted the custom of reciting three additional chapters of Psalms each day, from the 1st of Elul until Yom Kippur (on Yom Kippur the remaining 36 chapters are recited, thereby completing the entire book of Psalms).
Elul is a good time to have one's tefillin and mezuzot checked by an accredited scribe to ensure that they are in good condition and fit for use.
During the last week of Elul, in the days leading up to Rosh Hashanah, the Slichot prayers are recited, the first night at midnight, the following days in the early morning.
May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year
Chabad Jewish Community Center of Whatcom county
717 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
email: info@jewishbellingham.com
phone: 360-933-4818
web: www.JewishBellingham.com
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Great YouTube videos! ... "Jewish Vikings" will be back! ... "Western Jewish Gals" is gearing up... Mariners Game... Much More!!!
This e-mail is intended for WWU Students, if you did not wish to receive such e-mails, please let us know - thank you!
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The Chabad House
of Western Washington University
Our Jewish Student Center
is proudly dedicated to serving YOU with a smile =)
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Shabbat Dinner - August 22
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! THIS week and EVERY Week... 8/22/08 @ 8pm
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The Western Birthright Israel Trip!
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Awesome Parties..Awesome Outdoors..Go To Israel for FREE this Winter Break!
Registration opens on September 10,
>>> I repeat SEPT. 10!!! - That's before School Starts, so be sure to register on time <<<
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Natalie Mickey is the official recruiter for this trip - please put her cell phone number in the referral field on the form: 360-907-3001
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Common Interest - Travel
A Little Humor
JOKE # 1
There is a big controversy these days concerning when life begins. In Jewish tradition the fetus is not considered a viable human being until after graduation from medical school.
JOKE # 2
MONA LISA'S JEWISH MOTHER: 'After all the money your father and I spent on braces, this you call a smile?'
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS' JEWISH MOTHER: 'I don't care what you've discovered, you didn't call, you didn't write...'
MICHELANGELO'S JEWISH MOTHER: 'A ceiling you paint? Not good enough for you the walls, like the other children? Do you know how hard it is to get that schmutz off the ceiling?'
NAPOLEON'S JEWISH MOTHER: 'You're not hiding your report card? Show me! Take your hand out of your jacket and show me!'
ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S JEWISH MOTHER: 'Again with that hat! Why can't you wear a baseball cap like the other kids?'
GEORGE WASHINGTON'S JEWISH MOTHER: 'Next time I catch you throwing money across the Potomac, you can kiss your allowance good-bye!'
THOMAS EDISON'S JEWISH MOTHER: 'Okay, so I'm proud that you invented the electric light bulb. Now turn it off already and go to sleep!'
PAUL REVERE'S JEWISH MOTHER: 'I don't care where you think you have to go, young man, midnight is long past your bedtime!'
ALBERT EINSTEIN'S JEWISH MOTHER: 'Your senior photograph, and you couldn't have done something with your hair?'
MOSES' JEWISH MOTHER: 'Desert, schmesert!! Where have you really been for the last forty years?'
BILL GATES' JEWISH MOTHER: 'It would have killed you to become a doctor?'
BILL CLINTON'S JEWISH MOTHER: 'Well, at least she was a nice Jewish girl.'
Go to Jewish Night at the Mariners Game
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But Please remember to cheer "LET'S GO YANKEES!!!!" at the Game! ;)
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And in loving memory of Rachel the daughter of Avishai.
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Medical Ethics according to Jewish Law
Class Topic: Organ Donation.
Wednesday August 20th 2008 at 6:30-7:30pm.
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Shabbat Dinner - August 22
Family Shabbat Dinner THIS week... 8/22/08 @ 8pm
MUST RSVP for dinner (www.jewishbellingham.com/537101), if you're planning on joining us for dinner, you must make reservations.
Every Jew, Every kind of joy, Every kind of smile =)
Shabbat Services- August 22
Friday Evening Shabbat Services... 8/22/08 @ 6:45-7:30PM
Please join us! Hope to see you there...
A Little Humor
JOKE # 1
There is a big controversy these days concerning when life begins. In Jewish tradition the fetus is not considered a viable human being until after graduation from medical school.
JOKE # 2
MONA LISA'S JEWISH MOTHER: 'After all the money your father and I spent on braces, this you call a smile?'
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS' JEWISH MOTHER: 'I don't care what you've discovered, you didn't call, you didn't write...'
MICHELANGELO'S JEWISH MOTHER: 'A ceiling you paint? Not good enough for you the walls, like the other children? Do you know how hard it is to get that schmutz off the ceiling?'
NAPOLEON'S JEWISH MOTHER: 'You're not hiding your report card? Show me! Take your hand out of your jacket and show me!'
ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S JEWISH MOTHER: 'Again with that hat! Why can't you wear a baseball cap like the other kids?'
GEORGE WASHINGTON'S JEWISH MOTHER: 'Next time I catch you throwing money across the Potomac, you can kiss your allowance good-bye!'
THOMAS EDISON'S JEWISH MOTHER: 'Okay, so I'm proud that you invented the electric light bulb. Now turn it off already and go to sleep!'
PAUL REVERE'S JEWISH MOTHER: 'I don't care where you think you have to go, young man, midnight is long past your bedtime!'
ALBERT EINSTEIN'S JEWISH MOTHER: 'Your senior photograph, and you couldn't have done something with your hair?'
MOSES' JEWISH MOTHER: 'Desert, schmesert!! Where have you really been for the last forty years?'
BILL GATES' JEWISH MOTHER: 'It would have killed you to become a doctor?'
BILL CLINTON'S JEWISH MOTHER: 'Well, at least she was a nice Jewish girl.'
AskMoses – Chat LIVE with Rabbi Levi Backman – Tuesdays 3-4PM.
Live on www.askmoses.com
You got Jewish Questions??? We got answers.
Go to Jewish Night at the Mariners Game
www.mariners.com/jewish
But Please remember to cheer "LET'S GO YANKEES!!!!" at the Game!
Traveling? Wherever you are Chabad is there 4 U!
Where are you this summer??? - Find your local Chabad Center Click here
With almost 4,000 locations around the Globe!
G-d Has Facebook? Check this out - this is funny!!!click here (Bellingham High Holiday info)
How can I help You?? We are here 4 U!
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Wanna arrange a One on One Torah Study?
Wan get your son or daughter ready for his/her Bar or Bat Mitzvah?
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Eikev Roundup
In this week's parshah, Moses continues his last speech to the People of Israel. He says:
If the Jews keep to the Torah's commandments, they will be rich and satisfied in the Land of Israel.
Moses criticizes the people for the sins they did over their forty years in the desert: the sin of the Golden Calf; Korach's rebellion, the sin of the spies who spoke badly of Israel, and other sins. Then he tells them of G-d's forgiveness, and the second tablets they received after their repentance.
Moses then speaks about the Land of Israel, which the Jews are about to enter. He says it is G-d's chosen land, flowing with milk and honey, and blessed with "seven kinds" of fruit and grain: Wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranate, olives and honey dates. He commands them to destroy any idols in the land, and to always realize that the good they have comes from G-d.
The final thing in the Parshah is the second chapter of the Shema, which talks about the rewards for doing mitzvot and the punishments for not doing them.
From the Chassidic Masters
(excerpted)
Ubechol meodecha is usually translated and "with all your might." But "might" is only an approximate rendition of the Hebrew word meod. This translation is also inconsistent with the logic of the verse: If we are being told to sacrifices all our desires ("with all your heart") and even our very lives ("with all your soul") for the sake of G-d, what is added by the words "and with all your might"? Indeed, what more can be said?
The precise meaning of the word meod is "very" or "more so." Ubechol meodecha could therefore be understood as with all your veryness or with all your beyondness -- that is, above and beyond your currently defined self. The Torah is saying: after you have attained your personal ultimate (with all your heart and with all your soul) in your love of G-d, reach higher yet. Relate to Him on His terms, surmounting the finiteness of your own being.
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Tuesday - August 5th at 7:00pm - Torah Class at Chabad House - RSVP click here |
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MIDNIGHT BREAKFAST (6/9/08) On Monday night, June 9Th we will be having our famous once-a-quarter-during-finals-week, "midnight breakfast", which is a great chance for you to take a break, and come and grab a bite to eat. Midnight breakfast will be served that Monday night from 10:30PM -1:30AM. All are welcome. RSVP PLEASE @ http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=20746679714 HAPPY SHAVUOT! (6/9/08) June 8-10 is the Jewish Holiday of Shavuot, and you're all invited to come join the community on Monday June 9Th at 6PM for Ten Commandments reading from the Torah & Ice Cream Party! For more info: www.jewishbellingham.com/680865 Birthright Israel (6/5/08) A Message from Rani Shakh written on June 1st at 10:27pm: "First, for those that are not going this summer please ignore this message! O.K. so we are finally going in less then a month!!!!! You can start counting down 26 days!!!! Day 1 is over in 2 hours.... Information and Q&A meeting this Thursday 7-8pm at 717 High St. AKA THE CHABAD HOUSE! (Everyone - even if your not going - can come) There are things that you need to know.... like what to pack? How to pack? What to expect? Place to stay in NYC? Etc. any other questions concerns comments will be answered there! What ever you are expecting it will be 10 times better!!!!! You will remember this for the rest of your life!!!!! You will be telling this to your grandchildren. SHABBAT SHALOM!!! (6/6/08) Friday Night Live!!! Friday June 6th @ 8:00pm - Shabbat! amazingly delicious dinner at 8:00 PM– Have a blast! And bring all your friends. EVERY WEEK! "I LOVE SHABBAT…@ CHABAD!!! Check out some pics of: 1. WWU Jewish Vikings Soccer Playoffs Album: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=42210&l=53d4d&id=732800254 2. Graduation/Morrocan Shabbat 2008 Album: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=54098&l=82af1&id=732800254 JOKE (Thank you D.S.) - Once upon a time, two little boys, Sammy and Tim, were sharing a room in the hospital. As they were getting to know each other a little bit, Sammy eventually asked Tim, "Hey, what're you in for?" "I'm getting my tonsils out. I'm a little worried," said Tim. "Oh, don't worry about it," Sammy said. "I had my tonsils out and it was a blast! I got to eat all the ice cream and Jell-O I wanted for two weeks!" "Oh yeah?'' replied Tim. "That's not half-bad. So, Sammy, how about you? What're you here for?" "I'm getting a circumcision, whatever that is," Sammy answered. "Oh my god, circumcision? I got one of those when I was a baby and I couldn't walk for two years!" CHABAD AT WWU RAFFLE (7/13/08) There is a special opportunity right now to help support Chabad at WWU, and enter a raffle to win $10,000 while you are at it. All year, you have enjoyed the great Jewish life that Chabad at WWU provides, so now take a moment and give something back. For $36 (5 for $99, 10 for $180), you get a raffle ticket(s) that will enter you into a raffle that can win you $10,000 as the prize. The great thing about this raffle is that if you win, you win, and even if not, you win anyway, because you are supporting Jewish life at WWU. Check out the raffle web page – www.JewishBellingham.com/raffle Jewish Summer Opportunities in the USA and Israel It's never too late! Check out some of these exciting Jewish programs (all of these are for both girls and guys) · First a message from the Rabbi: If you are touring the Around Israel over the summer make sure to say hi to my friend Rabbi Shmuli Weiss from Chabad of the Kotel who you will find at the Teffilin stand at your visit to the Western wall (btw there are Chabad Houses in every city in Israel ready to help and be there for YOU!) He can help you with a Shabbat meal, or anything under the Israeli sun, or set you up to do some studying etc etc etc. You can also contact him at 0544-977-0510 or shmuliw@gmail.com· Also if you are Touring Israel… Check out Ascent of Safed for cheap accommodations and a real Kabalistic experience. http://ascentofsafed.com/cgi-bin/ascent.cgi?Name=Hostel· More on Israel: 3 Weeks study in Israel for $99 incl. room and board at the Mayanot Institute of Jewish Study. Want to stay for longer? Get a scholarship bringing down your cost for the summer program to $199. Also, speak to Rabbi Backman about getting a $500 subsidy towards your airfare to Israel. http://www.mayanot.edu/summer/· Not in Israel…The National Jewish Retreat - The Canyons Resort, Park City, Utah. July 2-6. An amazing weekend. http://www.jretreat.com/ · Looking for some other Jewish experiences in the USA or Israel (or beyond)? There are many available. Contact us for info. Have a safe and enjoyable trip wherever your summer plans, excursions and adventures take you!!! |
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Talk about a Blockbuster having a lot of sequels. This Monday will mark the Ten Commandments #3321! (scroll down for the video)
FACT: Shavuot is one of the 5 biblical Holidays. Shavuot is of equal importance in the Torah and for G-d as Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and Passover!
FACT: EVERY Jew was at Sinai 3321 years ago to receive the Ten Commandments and Torah Directly from G-d. (Speaking of receiving: Kabbalisitc Jewish tradition teaches that every year on the holiday of Shavuot, when the Ten Commandments are read properly, we re-live the experience exactly as it was at Sinai!)
Because of the above fact you will find in vibrant Jewish Communities with proper Torah-True education, you will find that the most well attendant day to synagogue of the year – even more than Yom Kippur!! - is none other than - the First day of Shavuot where ALL Men Woman and Children of all ages are present to hear the reading of the 10 Commandments properly from the Torah, and to relive the Sinai Experience.
Read up on the Authenticity of the Torah Click Here
Shavuot in Bellingham: Ice Cream Party, Ten Commandment Reading, and Dairy Buffet will be held at the Chabad Jewish Center on Monday (6/9/08) at 6:00pm BE THERE!
For more click here
Yizkor: Memorial Prayer for your loved ones will be held at the Chabad Jewish Center on Tuesday (6/10/08) at 6PM
Educate yourself!! The Significance of Kaddish Click here
On Shavuos we wish each other that we may each have a "Kabbolas Hatorah Besimcha U'Vipnimiyus," that we should merrily receive the Torah and that its lessons penetrate us through.
now for the cute video - please enjoy!
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