Chabad of Greenville & the Upstate, SC

Today at Hebrew School we learned about the piece of Hashem we have inside of us … our NESHAMA! The Neshama is pristine, can never be tainted or lost, and it feels happy when we do Mitzvot, act kind, and make Hashem shine within us.

Sometimes, we might listen to the tricky voice that tells us to do the wrong thing, against what our Neshama wants.

But remember - you are always good inside!

“Enter into a serene ark of contemplation and prayer and let the floods of life lift you high.”
-Chabad.org

In this week’s Torah portion, we read of Noah and the ark. The world was flooding around him, and Noah put his trust in G-d, and rode through the storm in the ark as the waters of the flood lifted the ark higher and higher. The word for ark in Hebrew is “teiva”, which means word. Putting our trust in G-d is expressed through words - Torah learning, prayer, and reciting psalms.
This week is a big one. With Tuesday being Election Day, some of us will rejoice at the outcome and others, less so. We must do what we have to do to try to ensure the outcome we hope for, and then we must enter our own ark, our Teiva. Let’s put our trust in G-d, channel our energy into words - into learning Torah, and praying. Praying that G-d will guide the chosen candidate to lead positively for our country and for our people. And then, let the floods of the world lift us higher - because in our ark, higher is the only direction we’ll be able to go.

Please light Shabbat candles in memory of our dear Chana bat Yehuda Leib at 6:17pm in Greenville.

Shabbat Shalom!!

Relationships don’t just happen—they’re nurtured. Our upcoming JLI course empowers you to enhance, enrich, and nurture all your interpersonal relationships—at home, at work, and beyond!
Starting Tuesday, November 12
Register www.chabadgreenville.com/jlicourse

(note: this course is approved for continuing education credits for doctors, therapists, socials workers, etc)

Rabbi Dr. Laibl Wolf was invited by the Dalai Lama to meet with him. The two met for two and a half hours. The Dalai Lama was very interested in how the Jewish people survived in the diaspora for so long, in Jewish family life, how the Jewish family is so close-knit, and he was interested in Jewish spiritual teachings.

Rabbi Laibl Wolf, LLB, MEdPsych, is an internationally renowned lecturer in the fields of mind and emotion mastery and personal growth.

And he's coming to Greenville next week!
Come learn about The Art of Jewish Meditation.
Wednesday, November 6, 6:30pm

Tickets here: chabadgreenville.com/meditation

From Miami, Chicago, Charleston, Venezuela, Israel, Los Angeles, and of course Greenville, tens of people came in to the Sukkah on wheels to shake the Lulav and celebrate Sukkot.
So diverse yet so united in doing a Mitzvah and making this world a brighter place!
Am Yisrael Chai!

For Ladies!
The Rosh Chodesh Society's new course, "A Work of Heart," invites you to explore the rich tapestry of meaning within prayer.

Throughout the ages, Jewish women have always prayed. In times of joy and hardship, prayer served as a source of strength, hope, and resilience.

Join us as we explore prayer's power to transform our lives.
Sign up today! chabadgreenville.com/rcs

“On Simchat Torah we dance with our feet, and all feet share the same ground.”
-Chabad.org

Tonight begins the climax of the High Holiday season - Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. It is the holiday on which we complete the cycle of the Torah reading and celebrate the Torah by dancing with utmost joy. Although Torah is something to be studied, its completion is celebrated by dancing with the Torah closed. For, although we may all be intellectually different, when it comes to dancing, our feet are all the same, giving us the ability to celebrate together, equally.

Please light a holiday and Shabbat candles in memory of our dear Chana bat Yehuda Leib, tonight at 6:26pm, tomorrow after 7:21pm, and Friday at 6:24pm.

Chag Sameach & Shabbat Shalom!

The Sukkah on Wheels has been traveling all around this week, bringing the joy of Sukkot to Jews all across the Upstate - and of course to our lovely Downtown Greenville!
Chag Sameach, y'all!

Many of us are asking ourselves: How can we celebrate the joy of Sukkot and Simchat Torah when our Holy Land is at war, and we await the release of hostages each day?

The Lubavitcher Rebbe addressed this very question on Sukkot in 1973, when Israel was defending itself from the shocking combined Egyptian and Syrian attack on Yom Kippur. The Rebbe explained that Joy is the mandate of the holiday, and just as we accomplish great things through prayer on the Days of Awe, so too can we achieve greatness through joy on Sukkot and Simchat Torah.

"Joy breaks through all barriers." It is how we show our faith in G-d's divine miracles and our confidence that He will protect His precious nation.

Join us this Simchat Torah for an uplifting evening honoring our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land, those who were taken from us, and those for whom we are praying today.

Event Highlights:
🍽️ Delicious buffet dinner
🍷 L’chaims
🎉 Flags, treats and swag for the kids!
💃 Spirited dancing for the whole family

📅 October 24th, 6:30 PM
📍 Chabad, 3515 E. North Street

Let’s come together with joy and unity, dancing for those who cannot.

Kabbalah Master coming to Greenville!
November 6.
The Art of Jewish Meditation - Have I Ever Really Experienced Inner Peace and Balance?
Get your tickets today!
chabadgreenville.com/meditation

Clemson's buzzing with Jewish pride as students celebrate Sukkot on the Sukkah Mobile - with the Lulav Shake, music, and food!

“With the Mitzvah of the Lulav and Etrog, we accept the oneness of our shared soul into the harmony of our diverse bodies.”
-Chabad.org

The Mitzvah of the 4 kinds is to take 4 different species and bind them all together, say a blessing and shake them. Each of these species has different characteristics - with one smelling good but not having a great taste, one having a wonderful fragrance but no specific flavor, one being both great tasting and great smelling and one bland and scentless. It is explained that each of the 4 represents a different type of Jew, with the smell and taste referring to the observance of Mitzvot and learning Torah. Some Jews learn Torah and do Mitzvot, some prefer only one, and some don’t do any. Yet, each species is required for the Mitzvah to be complete and each Jew is an essential part of our people. Even the one who does not engage in Mitzvot, nor does he learn Torah. We are all an indispensable part of the Jewish people.

Please light holiday and Shabbat candles! In Greenville, light tonight at 6:34pm tomorrow after 7:29pm, and on Friday at 6:32pm, in memory of our dear Chana bat Yehuda Leib.

Chag Sameach & Shabbat Shalom!!

Sukkot, the Festival of Joy (and a personal favorite), begins this week! Join us for this not-to-be-missed event.

~ Sushi in the Sukkah, rolled on site + salads, pasta and morr
~ Lulav and Etrog shake
~ Crafts and activities for the kids
~ music & joyful atmosphere for all ages

RSVP required at chabadgreenville.com/sushi.

Can't wait to celebrate with you!

“Change the direction your past is sending you.”
-Chabad.org

Tonight is Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year. Yom Kippur is a day dedicated to forgiveness, and looking to the future by analyzing the past. However, we must not get stuck in the past. Using the past as a stepping stone for the future, sometimes requires just a minute change of direction. Shifting a small amount can entirely change our trajectory, and one small move is something we can all do.

Please light Shabbat and holiday candles in memory of our dear Chana bat Yehuda Leib at 6:41pm in Greenville.

Shabbat Shalom and Good Yom Tov!
May you have an easy fast and a meaningful Yom Kippur!

Yom Kippur begins tonight and we invite you to join us for Yom Kippur services and break-fast.

Judaism is not an all or nothing religion and G-d values and cherishes each and every Mitzvah. Any effort you make to be a better person and a more inspired Jew is treasured.
If what you can do is come to a service for 10 minutes, come!

Wishing you and your family a sweet new year. May you and your loved ones be inscribed in the Book of Life for goodness, kindness, health & prosperity.

No charge to join, visit chabadgreenville.com/hh85 to reserve your seat.

At Hebrew School we learned all about Yom Kippur - what we do on this holiday and why, and how to return to our good selves after making a mistake with the special 3-step process.
May it be a meaningful Yom Kippur for all!

What does the Torah have to say about relationships?
Can ancient Kabbalistic ideas really be applied to modern dating and marriage?

From biblical times to modern days, the Torah and Jewish mysticism are full of advice about romance and relationships.

This new course by the Jewish learning Institute, coming to Greenville this fall, promises to bring those ideas to practical application!

Learn more at chabadgreenville.com/JLIcourse

This Rosh Hashana felt different. With so many changes in the last week, this felt planned by Hashem.
The beauty, the magnificent weather, the joy, and the sense of community was the most perfect way to start a new year.

Amazing Rosh Hashana dinner followed by full house services, 3 days in a row - it was an extended weekend of energy!

This year has been a rough one for the Jewish community, and it's also made us stronger. May this new year bring so much feeling of connection - from only positive experiences!

Am Yisrael Chai!

Last day to order your Lulav & Etrog!
Delivered directly to Greenville and assembled for you - so convenient!
Place your order before 11pm on 10/7.

www.chabadgreenville.com/lulav

Hebrew School in the dark but felt brighter than ever!

They're finally here!! Your Upstate Jewish Calendar for 5785!

“To be chosen is to be given a purpose larger than yourself.”
-Chabad.org

We, the Jews, are not Jews by choice. We are Jews because G-d chose us to be the chosen people and gave us a unique mission in this world. Our Judaism lies beyond our logic, even beyond any emotional connection - it is G-dly. It is this G-dliness that inspires our day to day purpose, this G-dliness that drives every Mitzvah, every good deed that we do. Let’s channel the G-dliness within us, adding in positivity, in acts of goodness and in “Jewishness”, preparing the world for a better tomorrow.

Please light Shabbat candles in memory of our dear Chana bat Yehuda Leib and for the safety of our brethren in the Holy Land tonight at 6:15pm in Greenville.

Shabbat Shalom!