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Despite it being smack in the middle of a hot summer, the current course Kosher & Beyond has drawn a great crowd for an insightful and intriguing course. The first class of the course focused on the history of permitted and prohibited eating through the perspective of the Torah. This class also covered many of the basic ideas of what is Kosher.

The second class explored a lot of the spiritual meaning of eating in general, Kosher in particular, and provided meaningful insights into many of the specific details of how we keep Kosher. ... ( Read More » )

Dozens of friends and relatives joined together for a festive barbecue in honor of the Myara Family of Sudbury who will shortly be returning to Israel. Friends and family members shared their feelings and well wishes to Shimon & Stephanie and to their children Lior who is joining the IDF and Ben, Even and Hila.

The Myara's thanked everyone for all their friendship during the time they have lived in Sudbury and invited everyone to visit them in Shoham, Israel where they will now be residing.... ( Read More » )

Two Attacks and The Gaza Flotilla

Two terrible attacks occurred last week, one took place in the Mediterranean and one is taking place on the international arena. Israel is the victim in both of these attacks, being ripped apart, beaten with metal rods and knives, pulverized and stabbed with condemnations and political beatings.... ( Read More » )

 Two Lynches & The Ship of Terror

Two terrible lynches occurred this week, one took place in the Mediterranean and one is taking place on the international stage. Israel is the victim in both of these lynches as it is being ripped apart, beaten with physical metal rods and knives, and pulverized and stabbed with condemnations and political beatings.... ( Read More » )

The Shavuos celebration hosted by the Chabad Center Of Sudbury was the largest to date with over 70 participants who crammed into every inch of the Chabad Center in order to enjoy the moment. It was a little different to the first time we ever held a Service in Sudbury on Shavuos 2006 when we had just 20 people.

Participants enjoyed a reading of the Ten Commandments and the Haftorah along with insights and meaningful nuggets into the meaning of the holiday and the reading of the Ten Commandments. Following the service everyone enjoyed a huge dairy buffet which included Blintzes, Lasagna, Kish, Cheesecake and lots more.... ( Read More » )

This past Sunday May 2nd, Lag Baomer, the Chabad Center of Sudbury held its 4 year Gala Celebration and Fundraiser. Many supporters and friends gathered together for the evening which paid tribute to 4 years of the Chabad Center of Sudbury and to all of its supporters and friends.

(Links to the 90 Pictures and Full Text of the Speeches are below)... ( Read More » )

Yesterday dozens of local businessmen and women gathered together at the monthly Jewish Business Network event which featured a talk by the legendary former CEO of Malden Mills, Aaron Feuerstein. The event which was held at the Wingate at Sudbury included the talk by Mr. Feuerstein, networking time, and refreshments and socializing time.

Mr. Feuerstein who was the owner and CEO of the Malden Mills for many years became a national legend following the devastating fire that destroyed his mills and almost destroyed his business. At the time thousands of people worked and earned their livelihoods at Malden Mills. When the employees saw the destruction and devastation wrought by the fire, they assumed and predicted that the... ( Read More » )

Watch this amazing 5 minute video which we showed at the end of our new JLI Course "Beyond Never Again" which began this past Tuesday evening April 27th. Our second offering of this course will be a daytime course which begins next Wednesday May 5th at 12pm. To register or for more info click here.

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On behalf of the Chabad Center of Sudbury we extend a hearty Mazal Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Tomer & Shiri Jackman and their son Roy upon turning Bar Mitzvah. This Shabbat April 24th Roy will be called to the Torah for the first time at the Chabad Center of Sudbury in a celebration with lots of friends and family. We also extend a Mazal Tov to Roy's grandparents and siblings upon this special occasion.

We extend our wishes to Roy that he continue to excel in his studies, conduct and Jewish identity and give lots of Nachat to his parents.... ( Read More » )

The Chabad Center of Sudbury extends a joyous Mazal Tov to Shari Hyzen and Ross Berman on the birth of their twin daughters Maya Lily & Gabriellea Pearl. In addition we extend a Mazal Tov to the first time grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Helaine Hyzen.

May they all have lots of Nachas and pleasure from the new arrivals and may they merit to raise the children in good health for many years to come.... ( Read More » )

This past Sunday April 18th Attorney Peter Gossels (http://gosselslaw.com/) gave a fascinating talk and presentation regarding his experiences in World War Two and how he and his brother were saved by brave French villagers. The audience sat riveted and in awe as he recalled the many details of their survival and the grim fate of his relatives. Interspersed with humor, wit, and awe inspiring details Mr. Gossels left the audience with a powerful story of courage, determination and survival.

Mr. Gossels daughter Lisa produced an Emmy Awarded Documentary entitled the Children of Chabannes which retold the story of the brave villagers who risked their lives to save her father Peter and 300 other children. To read more about the... ( Read More » )

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Please join us as we celebrate four wonderful years of... ( Read More » )

On behalf of the Chabad Center of Sudbury we express our deepest condolences to the entire family of Micky Moffie and especially to her two children Gary & Nancy and their families. I only got to know Micky one year ago, but it turned out to a be a very long and special year. We celebrated her Bat Mitzvah together at the age of 83 along with many of her friends and relatives, enjoyed many special events and occasions, and was inspired by her love of life and the way she lived each day to the maximum.

May the soul of Mickie Moffie (Mindel Bas Yackov) be bound up in eternal life and may her family be comforted among the mourners of Zion & Jerusalem. ... ( Read More » )

This past Wednesday evening March 24th some 30 local business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals joined together for the second meeting of Jewish Business Network of the Sudbury area. Business owners came from many different sectors, including Legal, Real Estate, Financials, Long Term Care, Consumer Products, and a wealth of other sectors.

During the evening participants had the opportunity to share their professional or business interests and what referrals they would be looking for. Several participants spoke of referrals or leads that they had received as a result of the last JBN event.... ( Read More » )

This past Sunday March 21st, well over 150 people joined the Model Matzah Bakery which was held at the Nobscot Reservation in Sudbury to experience a truly exciting and memorable Passover Experience. In the space of three sessions participants from Sudbury and the surrounding towns (including a nice big group from Congregation Beth E-lokim in Acton) joined together for a fun hour of Matzah Baking, Passover Fun, and a delightful hour of hands on educational fun.

Participants had the chance to meet Moses and Pharaoh (parents who were dressed up for the event), relive the Passover story, grind wheat grains on a stone mill, make a  Matzah dough, and then fashion their own authentic looking Matzah.... ( Read More » )