Dear  Friend

A Time to Embrace

In 1948, just weeks after the proclamation of Israel’s independence, David Ben-Gurion, the new prime minister, and Menachem Begin, leader of the paramilitary force Irgun, opposed each other during the tense “Altalena Affair.” A complicated dispute about arms aboard the Altalena headed to the Tel Aviv beach pitted Jew against Jew and the Israel Defense Forces against the Irgun, resulting in 35 deaths and years of bitter enmity between Ben-Gurion and Begin.

That is the backdrop for a remarkable event 19 years later, told by Yehuda Avner in his 2010 book The Prime Ministers. Avner, who died this past spring at age 86 after a storied diplomatic career serving as an adviser to the likes of Golda Meir, Levi Eshkol, Yitzhak Rabin, Shimon Peres and Begin, tells of a most unlikely embrace on the brink of Israel’s Six-Day War: archenemies Ben-Gurion and Begin clasping each other in jubilation over the prospect of the reunification of Jerusalem.

The tale reminds us that during times of hardship or contention we often have the opportunity to come together … but we do not always realize that opportunity. Ben-Gurion and Begin, tragically, did not manage to overcome their differences in 1948 – despite having a common foe – but circumstances did unite them years later.

The Lubavitcher Rebbe, of blessed memory, illuminated this duality in pointing out that the Hebrew word “Samach” means both “besieged” and “supported,” and that when we appear to be under siege G-d is at the same time supporting us, giving us an opportunity to recognize our differences and come together.

The Rebbe applies this to a verse describing the time when the Babylonian King Nevuchadnetzar laid siege to Jerusalem culminating in the destruction of the Bais Hamikdash – The Temple.  The verse states, “Samach Melech Bavel.”  In its simple meaning, the word “Samach” describes the siege, however, considering the word “Samach” also means “support,” the verse is alluding to the fact that G-d is providing a tremendous opportunity of support through Nevuchadnetzar’s siege.  Our people, thrown together under another’s rule, had the opportunity to thrive anew as a united community. But, unfortunately, our people failed to realize the opportunity to come together in the wake of Nevuchadnetzar’s invasion, continuing to bicker, succumb to petty distractions, distance themselves from one another, and our people fell into disarray.

Today, we recognize much of what divides us in our Jewish community. Most topical is the split over the proposed deal with Iran, slated for a vote in Congress in a matter of days. But we also are divided by judgments on each other’s level of Jewish observance, Israel policies, attitudes about assimilation and many other issues.

This Rosh Hashana, as we pray for a good year ahead, let us vow to embrace each other as fellow Jews and fellow human beings so our prayers will be heard.  Let us come together and be a source of support to family and friends encouraging growth in the study of Torah and in the performance of Mitzvot.  Through Torah and Mitzvot we strengthen our bond with our Judaism and strengthen ourselves as one people.  G-d is always supporting us, particularly in more turbulent times, and we need to move toward our oneness to uplift ourselves and fortify ourselves to make the most of the year that awaits us.   

Shabbot Shalom,

Areyah 

Friday night Kabbalet Shabbat at Chabad!

Sept. 11, 2015
6:30 pm

We are honored to
welcome
Chaya and Danny
this Shabbos!

JOIN US FOR TASHLICH
There will be a second opportunity to hear the shofur for those
who missed it earlier. Join us at Chabad Columbus for the 6:30 Tashlich services.

While being called to the bima is a great honor on any occasion, High Holiday honors are particularly memorable. We are asking our Shul members to let us know how you might like to be part of the service. We are also suggesting donations for these honors in the hope that you understand the importance of these added contributions, given our very affordable dues and no building fund. These are the suggested amounts. 

Over the course of our Jewish history, the tradition developed to give Tzedaka in multiples of 18, which is the numerical value of the word “Chai”. The reason is because “Chai” means “Life”, and the blessing for the giving of Tzedaka is “Life”, whether in the sense of “Nachas” from our children, health, and prosperity. In this spirit, we’re recommending that contributions for High Holiday honors be made in multiples of 18.

The options over the course of the High Holiday season are:

1) An Aliya to the Torah, $540 – thirty times Chai

2) Raising the Torah (Hagba) or tying the Torah (Gelila), $360 - twenty times Chai 

3) Reading one of 10 English passages from the Machzor, $270 - fifteen times Chai

4) Opening the ark, $180 - ten times Chai.

Please contact Stanley Stein at [email protected] or click here to reserve your Aliyah.

Sincerely,

Aliya Committee

Allan Wool
Stan Stein
Eric Rubin
Mitch Shifrin 

Yom Kippur, the first of four annual Yizkor services, will soon be upon us. The Yizkor prayers are said in the Synagogue on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement and on the last day of each of the Festivals of Passover, Shavu'ot and Sukkot. In these prayers we ask G-d to 'remember' the souls of family and friends who have passed away. Yizkor, to remember, also provides us with a special opportunity to connect with our loved ones.

We can ensure that your loved ones are indeed remembered at these 4 times.

Memory is especially powerful when the past can be an inspiration. When we remember them in our physical life, their life is not just a passive memory, but becomes active and their light eternal. For those who have passed on, they merit the continuous impact in both the physical world and the spiritual world-to-come.

For this reason part of the Yizkor service includes a pledge to tzedakah, charity, a mitzvah done on behalf of the deceased's soul. Another mitzvah is Torah study, which our tradition teaches brings spiritual benefits to the souls in whose merit the Torah is studied.

With this in mind, we will be creating a Yizkor booklet including the names of our loved ones. Each name will be included for $36 and will be used to support Torah classes. You create a double mitzvah – tzedakah and Torah study – on behalf of your loved ones.

We will mention every name in the Yizkor booklet as a part of the Keil Malei prayer at each of the four Yizkor services throughout the year. To participate, please click here.

What does membership mean to you? Become a part of our Jewish community by renewing or pledging your membership today!

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614 CHALLAH BAKE

October 22, 6:30 pm

Learn to make and braid your own challah

At the Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center,  6220 East Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany OH 43054

You may also order by emailing Rozanne Stern and paying when you pick up your order. 

Leave your phone or email with the office to be notified when the "Soup's On!"


At the Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center
6220 East Dublin-Granville Rd.
New Albany OH 43054

JOIN THE FUN AND HELP SUPPORT LIFETOWN,
WHERE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES LEARN LIFE SKILLS!

Sunday, October 25

Runners and Kid Dashers are encouraged to wear costumes to show what they want to be when they grow up.

LifeTown is a unique interactive world where children with special needs have fun while they practice important life skills through role play. At LifeTown children with disabilities find a place that has been specifically designed to meet their needs.

Kids dash 8:00 am  A fun introduction to running for the little ones, approximately 50 meters on the track.   Race fee $10 (multi-person discount available)

5k walk or run 8:45am An out-and-back trek around the New Albany High School campus. Race fee $25.00 (multi-person discount available)

 

High Holiday Services at the
Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center are
lively, engaging and inclusive.

• Traditional services blended with contemporary messages

• Insight into many holiday prayers

• Warm and welcoming environment

• Meaningful and enjoyable youth programming

DETAILS

HIGH  HOLIDAYS PLEDGE CARD 

HIGH HOLIDAY CLASSES 

Subject: "How meaningful and uplifting can a day of judgement be?"

Join us for a two-week course, as we understand the inner meaning of High Holidays.

September 10 & 17 at 7:30 pm

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HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES

ROSH HASHANAH

Sunday, Sept. 13
Light Candles at: 7:26 pm
Evening Services: 7:30 pm

Monday, Sept. 14
Morning Services: 9:00 am
Children's Services:
10:30 am - 1:00 pm*
Shofar Sounding: 11:00 am
Tashlich Services: 6:30 pm
Evening Services: 8:15 pm
Light Candles after: 8:23 pm

Tuesday, Sept. 15
Morning Services: 9:00 am
Children's Services:
10:30 am - 1:00 pm*
Shofar Sounding: 11:00 am

YOM KIPPUR

Tuesday, Sept. 22
Light Candles and Fast begins before: 7:11 pm
Kol Nidrei Services: 7:00 pm

Wednesday, Sept. 23
Morning Services: 9:00 am
Yizkor Service: 11:30 am
Children's Services:
10:30 am - 1:00 pm*
Mincha & Neilah Services: 6:45 pm
Conclusion of Fast: 8:07 pm

*Detailed schedule for children here:

A new series of classes just for teens starts Sunday, October 18 @ 11:00 am.

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We are fascinated by artists. Their work embodies what we want our lives to be: beautiful, meaningful, purposeful. But art is not only for artists. It’s for anyone who craves to know how to live more creatively, more deeply. Join us on a seven-part journey as we explore Judaism’s insights into the arts and how they beautify and transform our lives, one brushstroke at a time...

LOCATION:
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6220 EAST DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD.
NEW ALBANY, OH 43054

FEE: $20 per class
$115 for entire year includes textbook.

Sign up for individual classes or the entire year.

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Schedule of Services

The Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center offers a full schedule of Shabbat services.

Come and be inspired for the rest of the week! For more information, please call us at 614-939-0765.

28 Elul 5775
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015

Morning Services: 9:30 a.m

CKids - ages 5-12: 10:45 a.m.

Torah and Tea*: 10:00 a.m.
*this class is now Dedicated in Memory of Rashi Minkowitz, ob"m, a community leader, mother and Shlucha

Tot Shabbot for 4 and under: 11:00 a.m.

KIDDUSH – 12:00 pm

29 Elul Av, 5775
Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015

Shachrit: 9:45 am

Parenting Class: 10:30 a.m.

Rosh Hashana Services: 7:30 pm 

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