Chabad S. Pedro Jewish Center

Shabbat Shalom!!!

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P.S. Candle-lighting time is a special time to pray and ask G-d for any blessings for you and others. Please have in mind our brothers and sisters in Israel, as well as the hostages, and soldiers.

TODAY!

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This past Sunday (August 25th), at our monthly Men's Club meet-up, we watched The Rabbi Goes West, an entertaining and educational film about the work of Chabad Rabbis. If you would like to watch it, it's available for free on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0SplK9d25M&feature=youtu.be

Thank you to Rabbi Chaim Bruk for this great film!

An incredible story that was featured in our weekly newsletter this past Friday:

I just heard an incredible story about some of our relatives. Over the past two months, two family members experienced three falls. Following the advice of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, they checked the Mezuzahs in their house. The Rebbe often recommended this when people had incidents, as Mezuzahs are believed to bring protection. They discovered that the words "על הארץ" (which means "on the ground" in English) were faded and nearly erased, along with some other letters. This not only made the Mezuzah unkosher until repaired but was also striking considering the specific words that had worn away, given the nature of the falls. In situations like these, the scroll is either fixed by a professional scribe or replaced (depending on the issue) and we hope they receive many blessings and no further incidents with G-d's help.

The lesson is clear: if your Mezuzahs haven't been checked recently, it's time to have them examined! It’s a quick and inexpensive process. I can refer you to a place in LA or take them with me next time I go. The common practice is to check Mezuzahs once a year, usually in the month of Elul as we prepare for the new Jewish year.

If you don't have Mezuzahs in your home or want more than just one on the front door (Jewish law requires a Mezuzah on every doorway that leads into a proper room, except for the bathroom), feel free to contact me to schedule a time for installation. The scrolls come in a basic case, but if you'd like something more decorative, we can help you find that as well.

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The weekly Jewish Insights Class will take place today at 7 p.m.

Topic: Re’eh: Jewish Vegetarianism?

What is the Torah's stance on meat consumption? Is it permissible? Recommended? Was there a time when it was forbidden? The evolving Jewish stance on meat consumption.

See you then!

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Shabbat Shalom!

As you light the candles and usher in Shabbat - the day of rest, let's remember the hostages and pray for them to come back home safe and secure, with G-d's help, very soon!



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CLASS TODAY @ 7PM:

The 20th of Av: The Tip of the Needle.

The piercing tip of the needle facilitates the connection between two parts of a garment. What is the lesson we can learn from this, and how can we "sew" materialism and spirituality together?

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Shabbat Shalom!

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Jewish people have waited for the arrival of the Messiah for thousands of years.

Join Berel Solomon on an action-packed new movie called Finding Mashiach. An adventure to the land of Israel and beyond to find the Moshiach.

Amid the war in Israel and Gaza, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and the Presidential election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, global unrest has made the world appear darker than ever.

Some might think we're heading toward Armageddon, rapture, the end of days, apocalypse, the Day of Judgment, or the resurrection of the dead. What is really going on?

How does Judaism differ from Christianity, Islam, and other major religions on the subject of the Messiah?

The whole world seems to be shaking, and all the major Jewish rabbis and theologians agree: the time is now. There is only one thing that can save us.

Join this journey to enhance your spirituality, based completely on the Torah, the Talmud, Kabbalah, and authentic Hebrew Bible sources.

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Tuesday 08/13/24 @ 7pm
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Shabbat Shalom dear friends!

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Pre-9th of Av Special Class

Jewish History: Explore the destruction of both temples in Jerusalem by the Babylonians and Romans, the events leading up to these tragic moments, the short-lived Bar Kochba rebellion, and the subsequent exile. We will delve into the past, present, and future implications of these events.

TODAY @ 7PM
ZOOM & FACEBOOK LIVE
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Shabbat Shalom!

P.S. The picture was AI-generated. It's meant to depict a Shabbat table overlooking Pedro as the sun sets. Let me know your thoughts! 😃
The exact prompt used to generate it will be in the comments.

Exciting August Events at Chabad S. Pedro! 🎉

We're pleased to present you with our August Calendar and to invite you to our special events this month:

🌟 Jewish Women's Club - Challah Bake
🗓️ Sunday, August 18th, 7:15 pm
🍞 Join us for a fun and interactive Challah baking session with amazing women from our community. Don’t miss this opportunity to perfect your baking skills and connect with others! RSVP with Bassie.

🌟 Shabbat Unplugged - Community Shabbat Dinner
🗓️ Friday, August 23rd, 6:00 pm
✨ Commemorate the yahrtzeit (anniversary of passing) of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson OBM, a revered Chabad-Lubavitch rabbi and scholar who endured severe persecution by the Soviet Regime. Experience a meaningful evening with candle-lighting, Shabbat services, and dinner. Suggested donation: $18. Contributions to co-sponsor are welcome. RSVP on JewishPedro.org/ShabbatDinner

🌟 Jewish Men's Club - Movie Night
🗓️ Sunday, August 25th, 7:15 pm
🎥 Enjoy a screening of The Rabbi Goes West, a documentary that captured hearts at the Boston Jewish Film Festival with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. Follow Rabbi Chaim Bruk’s journey from Brooklyn to Bozeman, Montana, where he works to place mezuzahs on every Jewish home. This film also highlights his encounters with neo-Nazi threats and local skepticism. If you enjoyed Shtisel, you’ll love this! Refreshments provided.

For all the event details and to access our calendars, plus flyers, please flip through all the attached images. Don’t forget to RSVP in advance so we can be prepared.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

We’re currently in the Three Weeks, an annual period of mourning in the Jewish calendar that falls during the summer. We remember the destruction of the Holy Temple and the start of our still-ongoing exile. As we look to the future, we also anticipate the rebuilding of the Third Temple.

Today's class focuses on Beit HaMikdash: The Raised Temple. The Holy Temple wasn’t built on flat ground but atop a remarkable structure on a mountain. Was this merely an architectural wonder, or does it hold deeper significance?

See you there at 7pm!
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How to Convert to Judaism - What to Expect at a Conversion I’m planning to convert to Judaism. This has been something I’ve been considering and mulling over for years, and I’ve made my decision. What should I expect? What will the process look like?

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Shabbat Shalom!

P.S. background picture: Princess Road Synagogue, Liverpool, UK.

Morning habits that organize a successful and creative day: The secret of the Tamid offering.

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Today in Jewish History: Liberation of R. Yosef Yitzchak (1927)

On the 12th of Tammuz of 1927, the sixth Lubavitcher rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, was officially granted release from his sentence of exile to Kastroma in the interior of Russia.

Twenty-seven days earlier, the Rebbe had been arrested by agents of the GPU and the Yevsektzia ("Jewish Section" of the Communist Party) for his activities to preserve Judaism throughout the Soviet empire and sentenced to death, G-d forbid. International pressure forced the Soviets to commute the sentence to exile and, subsequently, to release him completely. The actual release took place on Tammuz 13, and Tammuz 12-13 is celebrated as a "festival of liberation" by the Chabad-Lubavitch community.

Tammuz 12 is also Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak's birthday.

Hey everyone! 🌟

Just a quick update: We had originally scheduled our weekly class to Monday for this week and next week (3rd and 4th weeks of July) due to scheduling conflicts. Unfortunately, we couldn't do it this Monday, so instead, we'll have it today at the regular time. We apologize for any inconvenience and for the last-minute notification. Next week, it will be on Monday as originally planned.

📚 Today's topic: Why do they hate us? Delving into the roots of antisemitism.

Join us on Zoom & Facebook Live! Don't miss it!

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Shabbat Shalom!

P.S. Photo: Cabrillo Beach

13 Ways the Lubavitcher Rebbe Changed the World Forever How one man in Brooklyn. N.Y., shattered misconceptions and predispositions about Judaism—and forever changed the world.

Today marks nine months since the war began, bringing immense bravery and deep loss. This week also marks thirty years since the Rebbe's physical passing, challenging us to strengthen our faith. In our class, we'll explore the enigma of the red heifer and how G-d's teachings help us recover from loss and move forward with faith and resilience. Join us to delve into this profound lesson.

Today @ 7pm
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Shabbat Shalom!
G-d bless America!

📅 Monthly Planner for July 📅

We're excited to share our planner with all the programs and events for July! Please read carefully and scroll through all the pictures to see everything planned for this month and to be aware of any changes.

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📅 Gimmel Tammuz - A Day of Significance 📅

Gimmel Tammuz holds great importance, especially for the Chabad and the wider Jewish community. The Rebbe was a phenomenal Jewish leader who devoted his life to establishing and revitalizing Jewish communities worldwide. It is due to his vision that we are here, dedicating ourselves to the work he cherished so much.

To learn more about the Rebbe, please visit TheRebbe.org

Events to mark Gimmel Tammuz:

1️⃣ 30th Anniversary of the Rebbe's Passing

Join the greater LA community at the Beverly Hills Hotel for a special program featuring well-renowned speaker Rabbi Shais Taub. Let us know if you'd like to join, and we'll arrange carpools from Pedro to Beverly Hills and back.

2️⃣ Community Shabbat Dinner

Both events have flyers attached. Please take a look!

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🔄 Please Note the Following Changes:

- There will not be a Challah booth at First Thursday this month because it falls on July 4th.
- In the 3rd and 4th weeks of July, the weekly class will be on Mondays instead of Tuesdays.
- The weekly Shabbat morning class and Kiddush will not happen between July 20 and August 10. We will resume on August 17.
- The Men's Club will not meet in July. We will resume in August.

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✨ RSVP to Help Us Prepare! ✨

Please RSVP in advance for these programs and events. We hope to see you soon!

Warmly,

Rabbi Yisroel & Bassie Shuchat