jTXT is off to a great start

Tue, 8 Mar 2011 10:43:00 PM

So our jTXT program is off to a roaring start!

The first day participants had the chance to answer two question:

1. What Jewish month ended on 3/6 and which began on 3/7?

2. Some 30 years ago, eight Israeli air force pilots bombed and destroyed an Iraqi nuclear reactor. Who was the youngest of those pilots and for what else is he known?

Do you know the answers?

Out of Darkness Comes Light

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 2:22:00 AM

Dear Friends,
As you know, there was a bit of a controversy over erecting the big Menorah in downtown this year. Thank G-d, it has all worked out fine and we will be having the menorah up and lit throughout Chanukah as in years past.
However, we are not just settling for ‘back to normal.’ We're going to something big. Really big!
The Lubavitcher Rebbe of blessed memory taught us that when faced with adversity, on must endeavor to rise not merely back to status quo, but to greater heights than before. That way the adversity itself becomes a tool for goodness, by becoming the impetus to greater good than before. Light comes not only after the darkness, but from within it!
In light of the above, we’re throwing a party! A grand Chanukah CommUNITY Concert.
At the Vets Hall in downtown – just a few steps from the beautiful Menorah, we’ll enjoy Chanukkah food, fun and an unforgettable performance by 8th Day – a one-of-a-kind Chassidic rock band.
This is a great opportunity to channel much of the emotion and energy of the past weeks into something beautiful and good. Please join me in spreading the word about this event and bringing as many members of our Jewish community – and beyond – as possible.
I am going to need all the help I can get to make this the extraordinary event it should be. Let’s bring the community together! Please help put out the word and spread the light!
Thank you in advance for your help and looking forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
Rabbi Yochanan Friedman

Click here to see more about this event and the featured band.

Menorah Matters

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 1:44:00 PM

So, i've been procrastinating on the project of starting to blog, but this Menorah matter has turned out to be the impetus I've been waiting for.

So I'll post my thoughts soon. But for now, suffice it to say, I'm deeply touched by the support we've been receiving. Let it be known: There are some really, really good people in our community!!

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jTXT is off to a great start

Out of Darkness Comes Light

Menorah Matters