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Chabad-Lubavitch of Louisiana

Chabad House at 7037 Freret St is under construction! While we renovate, our temporary location is
1216 Broadway between Plum and Oak!
Our new phone # is 504-302-1830!

Events Calendar
Friday Night Service
Jan 27, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Song-filled uplifting service is preceded by Mincha at candlelighting time.
Shabbat Morning Service
Jan 28, 2012 - 10:00 am
Service includes Torah reading and a Dvar Torah and is often followed by a Kiddush. Mincha is held later in the day at candlelighting time.
Kiddush Club
Jan 28, 2012 - 12:30 pm
Enjoy piping hot Cholent and stimulating discussion, including the "Question of the Week."
Torah-A Guide for Jewish Life
Jan 31, 2012 - 8:00 pm
Rabbi Zelig Rivkin uses the weekly Torah portion as a springboard for discussion on a variety of Jewish issues
Exploring Jewish Mysticism
Feb 1, 2012 - 8:00 pm
Rabbi Mendel Rivkin leads a class on the fundemental work of Chasidic thought, Tanya, using the commentary of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, Opening the Tanya. Tanya is a book that deals with the inner human struggle, the anatomy of the soul, and the ideal towards which a Jew must strive in life and many other important issues. The Tanya has inspired countless people for over 200 years to intensify their relationship with G-d and better themsleves.
One Community 36 Years
Feb 2, 2012 - 7:00 pm
An evening celebrating 36 years of Chabad in NOLA and the 10th Shevat, marking the beginning of the Rebbe's leadership in 1950. Guest speaker Rabbi Joshua B. Gordon. Special presentation at Chabad Metairie
Friday Night Service
Feb 3, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Song-filled uplifting service is preceded by Mincha at candlelighting time.
Shabbat Morning Service
Feb 4, 2012 - 10:00 am
Service includes Torah reading and a Dvar Torah and is often followed by a Kiddush. Mincha is held later in the day at candlelighting time.
Kiddush Club
Feb 4, 2012 - 12:30 pm
Enjoy piping hot Cholent and stimulating discussion, including the "Question of the Week."
Breakfast with Maimonides
Feb 5, 2012 - 8:45 am
Learn the writings of the Rambam over bagels and lox
Torah-A Guide for Jewish Life
Feb 7, 2012 - 8:00 pm
Rabbi Zelig Rivkin uses the weekly Torah portion as a springboard for discussion on a variety of Jewish issues
Exploring Jewish Mysticism
Feb 8, 2012 - 8:00 pm
Rabbi Mendel Rivkin leads a class on the fundemental work of Chasidic thought, Tanya, using the commentary of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, Opening the Tanya. Tanya is a book that deals with the inner human struggle, the anatomy of the soul, and the ideal towards which a Jew must strive in life and many other important issues. The Tanya has inspired countless people for over 200 years to intensify their relationship with G-d and better themsleves.
Friday Night Service
Feb 10, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Song-filled uplifting service is preceded by Mincha at candlelighting time.
Shabbat Morning Service
Feb 11, 2012 - 10:00 am
Service includes Torah reading and a Dvar Torah and is often followed by a Kiddush. Mincha is held later in the day at candlelighting time.
Kiddush Club
Feb 11, 2012 - 12:30 pm
Enjoy piping hot Cholent and stimulating discussion, including the "Question of the Week."
Torah-A Guide for Jewish Life
Feb 14, 2012 - 8:00 pm
Rabbi Zelig Rivkin uses the weekly Torah portion as a springboard for discussion on a variety of Jewish issues
Exploring Jewish Mysticism
Feb 15, 2012 - 8:00 pm
Rabbi Mendel Rivkin leads a class on the fundemental work of Chasidic thought, Tanya, using the commentary of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, Opening the Tanya. Tanya is a book that deals with the inner human struggle, the anatomy of the soul, and the ideal towards which a Jew must strive in life and many other important issues. The Tanya has inspired countless people for over 200 years to intensify their relationship with G-d and better themsleves.
Friday Night Service
Feb 17, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Song-filled uplifting service is preceded by Mincha at candlelighting time.
Shabbat Morning Service
Feb 18, 2012 - 10:00 am
Service includes Torah reading and a Dvar Torah and is often followed by a Kiddush. Mincha is held later in the day at candlelighting time.
Kiddush Club
Feb 18, 2012 - 12:30 pm
Enjoy piping hot Cholent and stimulating discussion, including the "Question of the Week."
Candle Lighting
Candle Lighting Times
New Orleans, LA [70118]
Friday, January 27
Light Candles at: 5:15 pm
Shabbat, January 28
Shabbat Ends: 6:11 pm
Click Here for other dates or locations.
Kids Zone
Torah Academy
Nurturing the Future of the Jewish People

Torah Academy is a Jewish Day School from preschool through eighth grade, for children of all religious backgrounds and affiliations.
Adult Education
Adventures in Jewish Literacy

Torah is the precious heritage of every Jew. Chabad seeks to help every Jew access this treasure via our many adult education opportunities ranging from classes to seminars to private study sessions.
Mikvah Chaya Mushka
A Modern Link to an Ageless Tradition

The tradition of Mikvah and the laws of Family Purity are central to Jewish life. Discover more about the tradition that can become a rich and fulfilling part of your marriage.
Chabad Lubavitch of Louisiana
Ensuring a Jewish Tomorrow

Chabad Lubavitch of Louisiana, established in 1975, provides the state of Louisiana, particularly the New Orleans metropolitan area, with a range of educational, social and religious programs and services.
Chabad Jewish Student Center
The Heart of Jewish Student Life

Chabad on Campus serves the Jewish students from area universities, Tulane, Loyola and UNO.
Chabad Jewish Center of Metairie
A Home for Jewish Living and Learning in Suburban New Orleans

Chabad Jewish Center of Metairie serves the Jewish community of suburban New Orleans with a Synagogue a variety of programs and activities.
Chabad in the Media
Latest Photos!
 

Topic for January: Kabbala of Winter

January's class and dinner was hosted by Marisa Kahn

Kabbala for Young Jewish Professionals

Chanukah on the Coast organized by Wyatt Hall

David Rittvo lighting the Menorah - Photo credit - Chris Granger - Times Picayune

The Menorah

The crowd - Chanukah @ Riverwalk

The lighting

Young adults featured in ceremony, Hila Ben-Shabbat, David Rittvo, Rebecca Begtrup, Peter Seltzer
 
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The Week at a Glance
Sunday
27 Tevet | January 22
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
Passing of R. Samson Raphael Hirsch (1888)
Monday
28 Tevet | January 23
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
Birth and Passing of Shimon (1567-1447 BCE)
Sadducees ejected from Sanhedrin (81 BCE)
Rebbetzin Chana Born (1879)
Tuesday
29 Tevet | January 24
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
Winter
Passing of R. Yitzchak Kaduri (2006)
Wednesday
1 Shvat | January 25
Rosh Chodesh
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
Moses Repeats the Torah
Laws and CustomsLaws and Customs:
Rosh Chodesh Observances
Thursday
2 Shvat | January 26
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
Alexander-Yannai's death celebrated (76 BCE)
R. Zusha of Anipoli (1800)
Friday
3 Shvat | January 27
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
Amshinover Rebbe (1935)
Light Shabbat Candles before sunset.
Shabbat
4 Shvat | January 28
Torah Reading: Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16)
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
R. Abraham Kalisker (1810)
R. Israel Abuchatzera (1984)
Laws and CustomsLaws and Customs:
"Yud Shevat" observances