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This Week's Torah Reading:
Behar
Leviticus 25:1-26:2

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Chabad in the Media
Jewish Life in the Tropics
Jerusalem Post - Israel, 5.15.2008
Creative Thinkers Get Big Bucks
The Jewish Week - NY, 5.14.2008
Vandals Damage Russian Rabbi's Grave
JTA, 5.14.2008
Conejo Valley Friendship Circle Honors 237 Teen Volunteers at May 22 Ceremony
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Missing Israeli Students Found Alive in Chinese Nature Reserve
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Jon Voight with Israeli Students in Sderot
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Events Calendar
Shabbat Morning Service
May 17, 2008 - 10:00 am
Join us for Shabbat morning services, Torah reading and an interesting Dvar Torah.
Torah, A Guide for Jewish Life
May 20, 2008 - 8:00 pm
Rabbi Zelig Rivkin uses the weekly parsha as a springboard for discussion on a variety of issues.
Exploring Jewish Mysticism
May 21, 2008 - 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.
Class of the Month
May 22, 2008 - 8:00 pm
Always on an interesting topic and dinner is served.
Friday Night Service
May 23, 2008 - 7:30 pm
Preceded by Mincha at 7:15
Shabbat Morning Service
May 24, 2008 - 10:00 am
Join us for Shabbat morning services, Torah reading and an interesting Dvar Torah.
Torah, A Guide for Jewish Life
May 27, 2008 - 8:00 pm
Rabbi Zelig Rivkin uses the weekly parsha as a springboard for discussion on a variety of issues.
Exploring Jewish Mysticism
May 28, 2008 - 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 30, 2008 - 7:30 pm
Preceded by Mincha at 7:15
Shabbat Morning Service
May 31, 2008 - 10:00 am
Join us for Shabbat morning services, Torah reading and an interesting Dvar Torah.
Breakfast with Maimonides
Jun 1, 2008 - 8:45 am
Following Sunday minyan (8:00 AM) we have breakfast and a class in the writings of Maimonides (the Rambam). We now study the Laws of foundations of Torah.
Torah, A Guide for Jewish Life
Jun 3, 2008 - 8:00 pm
Rabbi Zelig Rivkin uses the weekly parsha as a springboard for discussion on a variety of issues.
Exploring Jewish Mysticism
Jun 4, 2008 - 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
Jun 6, 2008 - 7:30 pm
Preceded by Mincha at 7:15
Shabbat Morning Service
Jun 7, 2008 - 10:00 am
Join us for Shabbat morning services, Torah reading and an interesting Dvar Torah.
Exploring Jewish Mysticism
Jun 11, 2008 - 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
Jun 13, 2008 - 7:30 pm
Preceded by Mincha at 7:15
Shabbat Morning Service
Jun 14, 2008 - 10:00 am
Join us for Shabbat morning services, Torah reading and an interesting Dvar Torah.
Candle Lighting
Candle Lighting Times
New Orleans, LA [70118]
Friday, May 16
Light Candles at: 7:30 pm
Shabbat, May 17
Shabbat Ends: 8:28 pm
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Latest Photos!
 

Shabbat 1000 was held at the Riley Center on Tulane University's campus

Chabad Photo Gallery 2008

Almost 1000 student and faculty came together to celebrate Shabbat (photo taken just before Shabbat started)

Tulane President Scott Cowen addressed the assembled and was duly impressed with the amazing accomlishment

1000 Challah rolls were baked at the Chabad Jewish Student Center

A cross section of the community was in attendance

Reincarnation and Judaism was attended by 65 people at the JCC

Dovber Pinson, author and scholar addressed the issue from a unique perspective

The Q&A series that followed was quite informative
  
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Sunday
Iyar 6 | May 11
Omer: Day 21
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
Anti-Jewish Riots in Russia (1881)
War of Independence (1948)
Laws and CustomsLaws and Customs:
Count "Twenty-Two Days to the Omer" Tonight
Monday
Iyar 7 | May 12
Omer: Day 22
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
Jerusalem Walls Dedicated (335 BCE)
Laws and CustomsLaws and Customs:
Count "Twenty-Three Days to the Omer" Tonight
Tuesday
Iyar 8 | May 13
Omer: Day 23
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
1st Crusade Begins (1096)
Venetian Ghetto (1516)
Laws and CustomsLaws and Customs:
Count "Twenty-Four Days to the Omer" Tonight
Wednesday
Iyar 9 | May 14
Omer: Day 24
Laws and CustomsLaws and Customs:
Count "Twenty-Five Days to the Omer" Tonight
Thursday
Iyar 10 | May 15
Omer: Day 25
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
Passing of Eli (891 BCE)
Passing of Rif (1103)
Laws and CustomsLaws and Customs:
Count "Twenty-Six Days to the Omer" Tonight
Friday
Iyar 11 | May 16
Omer: Day 26
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
Jewish Books Confiscated (1510)
Riots in Wasilkow and Konotop (1881)
The Battle at Deganya (1948)
Laws and CustomsLaws and Customs:
Count "Twenty-Seven Days to the Omer" Tonight
Light Shabbat Candles before sunset.
Shabbat
Iyar 12 | May 17
Omer: Day 27
: Behar (Leviticus 25:1-26:2)
Today in Jewish HistoryToday in Jewish History:
Roman Jews Granted Privileges (1402)
Laws and CustomsLaws and Customs:
Ethics: Chapter 3
Count "Twenty-Eight Days to the Omer" Tonight
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