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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
May 18, 2012 - 7:15 pm
Mincha is followed by a song-filled Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv at 7:45.
Shabbat Morning Service
May 19, 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
May 19, 2012 - 12:30 pm
Enjoy piping hot Cholent and stimulating discussion, including the "Question of the Week."
Torah-A Guide for Jewish Life
May 22, 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
May 23, 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
May 25, 2012 - 7:15 pm
Mincha is followed by a song-filled Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv at 7:45.
Shabbat Morning Service
May 26, 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.
Shavuot Eve Services
May 26, 2012 - 8:30 pm
Shavuot All Night Learning
May 26, 2012 - 11:30 pm
Join us for all night learning and refreshments. Interesting classes and Tikun Leil Shavuot
Shavuot Day Services
May 27, 2012 - 10:00 am
Reading the 10 Commandements
May 27, 2012 - 11:00 am
Dairy Kiddush & Ice Cream
May 27, 2012 - 12:30 pm
Following services a traditional dairy kiddush and ice cream will be served
Shavuot 2nd Night
May 27, 2012 - 7:30 pm
Shavuot 2nd Day
May 28, 2012 - 10:00 am
Yizkor
May 28, 2012 - 11:30 am
Torah-A Guide for Jewish Life
May 29, 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
May 30, 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.
Shabbat Morning Service
Jun 2, 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
Jun 2, 2012 - 12:30 pm
Enjoy piping hot Cholent and stimulating discussion, including the "Question of the Week."
Breakfast with Maimonides
Jun 3, 2012 - 8:45 am
Learn the writings of the Rambam over bagels and lox
Candle Lighting
Candle Lighting Times
New Orleans, LA [70118]
Friday, May 18
Light Candles at: 7:31 pm
Shabbat, May 19
Shabbat Ends: 8:29 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!
 

Everyone trying their hand at an instrument

A very tolerant Jakob Rosenzweig trying to play with us non-musicians

Meditating around the fire

Our Lag B'omer bonfire at Kabbala for Young Jewish Professionals

Chabad Photo Gallery 2012

Chabad Photo Gallery 2012

A sefirat Haomer challenge

Gathering to celebrate Malkie Rivkin's birthday

Chabad Photo Gallery 2012
 
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The Week at a Glance
Sunday
21 Iyar | May 13
Omer: Day 36
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
Frank Hanged in Prague (1946)
Kfar Chabad Established (1949)
Laws and CustomsLaws and Customs:
Count "Thirty-Seven Days to the Omer" Tonight
Monday
22 Iyar | May 14
Omer: Day 37
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
Shabbat Commanded (1313 BCE)
Jewish Books Confiscated (1731)
Hungarian Jews Deported (1944)
Laws and CustomsLaws and Customs:
Count "Thirty-Eight Days to the Omer" Tonight
Tuesday
23 Iyar | May 15
Omer: Day 38
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
Water from a Rock at Rephidim (1313 BCE)
Laws and CustomsLaws and Customs:
Count "Thirty-Nine Days to the Omer" Tonight
Wednesday
24 Iyar | May 16
Omer: Day 39
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
Germany Surrenders (1945)
Laws and CustomsLaws and Customs:
Count "Forty Days to the Omer" Tonight
Thursday
25 Iyar | May 17
Omer: Day 40
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
Cologne Jews Saved (1096)
Toledo Massacre (1355)
Laws and CustomsLaws and Customs:
Count "Forty-One Days to the Omer" Tonight
Friday
26 Iyar | May 18
Omer: Day 41
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
R. Saadia Gaon (942)
Ramchal (1747)
R. Eizik of Homel (1857)
Six Day War (1967)
Laws and CustomsLaws and Customs:
Count "Forty-Two Days to the Omer" Tonight
Light Shabbat Candles before sunset.
Shabbat
27 Iyar | May 19
Omer: Day 42
Torah Reading: Behar-Bechukotai (Leviticus 25:1-27:34)
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
Eichmann Executed (1962)
Laws and CustomsLaws and Customs:
Ethics: Chapter 5
Count "Forty-Three Days to the Omer" Tonight