Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Ann

Every year there are those who can't make it to services, therefore once again we are bringing back the VERY popular Shofar on the Boulevard. The past two years it was a beautiful and inspiring experience, standing and praying at the water's edge while hearing the shofar blasts alongside the crashing waves with such a diverse group of people. We know we need that again.

We will meet at "The Man at the Wheel" for a short service including sounding of the Shofar and the Tashlich ceremony. All are welcome to join in this experience. Apple, honey and other holiday treats for all the enjoy bringing in a sweet new year.

Your RSVP is appreciated to help us properly prepare. Chabadcapeann.com/shofar

What a BLAST we had on Sunday!! We sawed, drilled and sanded, turning horns into Shofar masterpieces. It was loud, it was noisy, it was FUN!!
Ready to ring in the New Year!! And ready for the Rosh Hashanah Children's Program

In honor of the upcoming High Holidays, Stop & Shop on Thatcher Road has Kosher chicken!!

We thank them for working with us to facilitate this unique bring for the community!

Spread the word to your friends, we hope this is a successful run and we are able to do it again.

If you can not find it in the store, ask them at customer service, and express your interest for them to bring it again and more kosher items, together we can do it!

Looks like something fun is happening on Sunday!!

We still have a shofar for you! Chabadcapeann.com/JKC

Gourmet Rosh Hashanah Dinner

The lavish community Rosh Hashanah Dinner will blend traditional Rosh Hashanah foods with contemporary dishes, all enjoyed in the festive spirit of the holiday. Think brisket, chicken matzah ball soup, with apples & honey, pomegranate and all the unique traditional foods.

Join us for an evening of connection, meaning, good food and great company as we celebrate the New Year!

For more details and to reserve your seat, register chabadcapeann.com/highholidays

Saw. Drill. Sand. Polish. Blow.

Next week Sunday!

For the child, and the child at ❤️ (adults welcomed too)
The Shofar is a symbol of the High Holidays, have you ever tried to blow one?
Make your own authentic shofar from start to finish, get those power tools out 💪
View exotic horns and more Rosh Hashana spirit!

Sign up today at Chabadcapeann.com/JKC

High Holidays are in 3 weeks!
Reflect, pray, eat, sing, and be inspired!
Join us for this year's High Holidays celebrations and services!

This year, more than ever, it’s vital that we stand as one, drawing strength, inspiration, and encouragement from each other as we proudly celebrate our Jewish identity. We invite you to be part of this important and meaningful time.

High Holiday Services at Chabad of Cape Ann are open to every Jew, regardless of their background or level of affiliation. Services are both in Hebrew & English. All are welcome!

All are welcome for a lavish Rosh Hashanah Community Dinner which will blend traditional Rosh Hashanah foods with contemporary dishes, all enjoyed in the festive spirit of the holiday. An evening of connection, meaning, good food and great company!

Can't make it to the full morning services? Then Shofar on the Boulevard is for you! A short and meaningful shofar and Tashlich service at the Fisherman Memorial on Rosh Hashanah Day.

High Holidays are for the kids too!! At Rosh Hashanah Children's Program, children will enjoy holiday songs, games and activities and listen to the Shofar blast!

Let’s make this Rosh Hashanah a powerful moment of unity and renewal. We look forward to celebrating with you and starting the new year with hope and togetherness.

More details online at ChabadCapeAnn.com/HighHolidays

New Class!
Crash Course in Jewish History.
By popular demand, we are excited to announce the launch of a bimonthly "Crash course in Jewish History".
Join us on a fascinating and informative journey through time, highlighting the key lessons of Jewish and world history, and most importantly, the profound relevance that the past holds for the future of both the Jewish people and humanity.
Starting on Sunday, September 15th at 7pm, every other Sunday we will meet to discuss another episode in Jewish history. No affiliation, commitment or prior knowledge necessary.
First discussion will be on the topic of Ezra the Scribe who led the Jewish nation out of the Babylonian exile and rebuilt the second Temple, and the rise of rabbinic Judaism.

Another beautiful and inspirational Friday Night Dinner. Its always so nice to start the month with so many of you coming together for Shabbat! We also celebrated the weekend birthday kickoff for this big girl!!
Thanks to all who joined ❤️

Next community dinner is Rosh Hashana!

This Friday night

Let us honor the memory of 6 precious souls that lost their lives this week.

Let's add light ✨️ in dark times

Join us in remembering, connection, lighting Shabbat candles and a full shabbat dinner.

Chabadcapeann.com/shabbat

Last nights Challah Bake was beautiful 😍

Sharing the age old tradition of baking Challah together is truly always the best! A great start to the year!

It was wonderful come together to knead, shape, and twist some delicious challah. Thanks to everyone who joined us, it was so much fun!

If you missed out, have no fear. We have more awesome events planned. Next up 'Soup in the Sukkah' in October. Details to come.

One week away!!

Please rsvp online if you will be joining us!

We've been busy planning for an awesome year ahead at Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Ann! Take a look at what we've got planned for the kids!

Jewish Kids Club is an innovative, unique and exciting program that offers your children an opportunity to explore their Jewish heritage in a warm and safe environment, complete with out-of-the-box activities and hands-on learning experiences. From festive holiday parties to family Challah bake to menorah building, each club promises an enriching experience filled with fun and learning. Instilling Jewish pride and excitement beyond what kids can get anywhere else.

Details and links to sign up will be shared as we get closer to the programs. I'm excited!

This Friday the Raichik kids will be setting up a Lemonade and Challah Stand outside Chabad!

Whether you're craving a cool drink, a delicious homemade Challah, or just want to stop by and say hello, we would love to see you there.

Friday, August 16th, 11:00am
In front of the Chabad Jewish Center
37 Main Street, Gloucester
Lemonade $1 | Challah $8

Fill up your cup with goodness!! 🍋

All proceeds will go to Friendship Circle of Brooklyn.

What is Friendship Circle? An AMAZING organization that is on a mission to provide every child with special needs the support, friendship and inclusion they deserve.

I have volunteered and worked with individuals with special needs for over 10 years, and they will always hold a special place in my heart.
I strive to pass this on and teach my children to love each and every person, and accept all regardless of differences. ❤️

Early bird for the Ladies Mega Challah Bake ends this Thursday!!

Rsvp online to join, women and girls over 12 are welcome!
Chabadcapeann.com/megachallah

Throwback photo to a previous challah bake. Each participant makes their own Challah from start to finish, then goes home with two beautiful loaves to bake and bring the delicious smell into their home. Enjoy a evening with delicious refreshments including a salad bar and pastries. Laugh, have fun, and hangout in company of other awesome women! And so much more!

Sign up today! Bring a friend!

Gearing up for a great year ahead!
The JWC calendar is looking fabulous!

Over the past year, more than 100 women and girls came together for Jewish Women Circle events!
Our first Challah Bake started off strong, with the circle starting to form. Together, we built friendships through tapping into our creative energy with Menorahs & Martinis, Resin Mezuzah, and putting together stunning Floral Arrangements with Shelley in honor of Shavuot. We united together and supported one another during a difficult time at the Unity Challah Bake in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Israel. We learned new culinary skills at the Babka Bake and Sushi in the Sukka.

At each one of the amazing gatherings, we enjoyed delicious refreshments, spent time getting to know one another, and linked our circle closer.

Kicking off this year with Ladies Mega Challah Bake in 3 weeks! Have you signed up yet?

First Friday night community dinner was beautiful! On to many more!! Great to see both new and old faces coming together ❤️

Being that we don't take photos once shabbat starts, enjoy some pre-shabbat photos and the food 😀

Join us at the next month shabbat dinner on Sept 6th

Ladies, are you ready for the Jewish Womens Circle kickoff event of the year!?! I am!!

Introducing the Ladies Mega Challah Bake

Get ready for an awesome night of Challah, humor, community, fun and a room full of powerful women.

UNITE with women to knead, braid and shape Challah dough from scratch.

DISCOVER the secret of great-tasting Challah and the deeper meaning behind it.

EXPLORE the beauty of this tradition unique to Jewish women.

Connect with the community, share traditions, and enjoy a memorable evening filled with love, joy, and delicious Challah. This event will appeal to the gourmet baker and the woman who has never dipped her hand in flour!

And as always a delicious spread of refreshments will be served! You won't be disappointed:)

August 25th at 6:30pm, you know where you want to be!!
RSVP today for the early bird rate! ChabadCapeAnn.com/MegaChallah

Spread the word, bring your mom, sister, daughter and friends! Open to all women and girls ages 12 and up

Introducing a monthly Shabbat Service followed by a community dinner at that Chabad Jewish Center.

Join us for an uplifting service of song and prayer followed by a delicious Kiddush and sit-down dinner.

Our easy-to-follow English/Hebrew prayer book and catchy tunes are designed to inspire service beginners and veterans alike.

Children are always welcome!

6:30pm - Candle Lighting & Prayer Services
7:00pm - Shabbat dinner

Kindly RSVP at chabadcapeann.com/shabbat so we can prepare for you.

Today marks 30 years since the Chabad Rebbes passings- Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. The Rebbes Yartziet, the 3rd of Tammuz.

The Rebbe empowered us to go out to the world and share love, share passion for Judaism and share whatever we can with everyone we meet. The Rebbe had so much love for every human being and taught us by example. The Rebbe did everything in his power to make this world a comfortable home for G-d. We have to finish the job so that Moshiach will come and make this world a world of peace and only good. A world where there will be no more hostages, no more illness, no more anti semitism, no more war.

The Rebbe, is the driving force in our life, our constant inspiration.
The Rebbe is not just my Rebbe, he is your Rebbe too!
The Rebbe believed in each of you, he believed in your inherent infinite potential & in the beautiful person you are.
The Rebbe knew that we all have the ability & strength within to make a difference in our lives & in the lives of others, with an open heart & unconditional love!

We are honored to be Shluchim/ emissaries of the Rebbe sharing this inspiration here in Cape Ann and surrounding areas.

Thousands flock the grave site of the
Rebbe today from every corners of the globe, from every backround imaginable to pray for everything and anything on their hearts and minds. Rabbi Avremi Raichik is there today, if you would like him to pray on your behalf comment with your name ben/bas your mother or message me.

It's been a while... but I'm happy to share the Challah Shoppe is back for the summer!

Purchase a fresh, homemade Challah that will elevate your Shabbat and have you digging in for more.

For this week, place your orders by Thursday to guarantee your challah or walk-in Friday to Chabad Jewish Center while they last!

Spread the word and get that Challah, your family and shabbat table will thank you!

Order your Challahs at CapeAnnChallah.com

For the past 24 hours, we have all been crying tears of joy. Tears of hope. Tears of yearning for the hostages that still need to come home. And we have been replaying the videos of their homecoming again and again and again.

For the past 24 hours, we have witnessed once more what it means to be one nation, with one heart. Young and old, from all spectrums and all corners of the world, there were people dancing in the streets, celebrating the best piece of news.

And for the past 24 we have been looking at a photo of Arnon Zmora with awe and respect for a hero that gave his life to bring those four hostages home.

Please join us this Wednesday as we commemorate the first time we stood together, as one nation, with one heart.

Join us as we honor the memory of Arnon, as we thank G-d for the giant miracles, as we salute all our IDF heroes, and most importantly as we storm the heavens and pray for the return of the rest of our hostages.

WE ARE ONE FAMILY AND ONE PEOPLE.

Hope to see you on Wednesday, June 12 at 5:30pm.

In loving memory of Arnon Zmora

Joining the Shavuot celebration is a source of much blessings for our families, specifically our children. Let's do it for our own children, and for the children of our entire nation.