Thank you to the 40+ who have signed up for the new course "Kabbalah of Meaning"!

Last night was a great way to start with a very meaningful class which was held in person and also on Zoom, and spiced with Sushi and great refreshments, and so many meaningful anecdotes and ideas exchanged by the diverse crowd, including so many mental health professionals.

I want to give a special thank you to Dr. Doug Jacobs, who will be sharing ideas at each class, from modern psychology which correlate to the ideas being taught, which will help bring home some of the central ideas of each class.

It is not too late to sign up, and each class is offered in person (with refreshments) and via Zoom and are recorded in case … Read More »

After a very beautiful and packed month of activities, events, gatherings and celebrations, we wanted to take a moment to share a thank you and and some feedback with our wonderful community.

We hope that this note, will be an uplifting boost and encouraging message regarding the growth of the community, Jewish life, hope and positivity, and a brighter Jewish tomorrow.

Pre Rosh Hashanah Events

Dozens of children started off the new academic year at the Sunday Hebrew School, as we welcomed lots of returning students and many new families and students who have joined us for another year of growth for this program. PICTURES

Lots of young families enjoyed a Challah Bake and Shofar Making Activity along with lots more fun at the pre Ros… Read More »

A Gallup poll conducted in 2023 found that 49% of Americans reported feeling stressed frequently. This is up from 40% in 2017.

In 2024 APA’s latest Stress in America™ poll  revealed that 7 in 10 adults reported the future of our nation (77%) as a significant source of stress in their lives, making it the most common source of significant stress in that year’s survey.

The economy was the second most common, with 73% of adults having reported it as a significant source of stress. 

Generally speaking there is no doubt that stress and external pressures from the constant negative news, social media,  financial pressures and toxic polarization, has taken a toll on the wellbeing of our&… Read More »

The emotional and powerful videos of the reunions of the hostages have touched us all in such a powerful way. Their individual dramatic stories are all incredible, painful and uplifting all at the same time.

Yet a common thread seems to be emerging from all of their stories, both from them and from their loved ones...

Their unbelievable resilience, hope, and faith in the face of so much evil, torture and abuse.

​One after another, their stories are ones that will go down in history as ones that represent the resilience of our people, of Shema Yisrael, of faith and inner strength that defies all logic, and so much more.

Shechiyanu VeKiemanu.... may these joyous moments and uplifting reunions, and the love our people all over the world, b… Read More »

What Joyous Sukkot, Simchat Torah & Hostage Homecoming Celebrations!

Sukkot & Simchat Torah were marked with daily celebrations and events, and culminated with beautiful and joyful celebrations to celebrate the homecoming of the hostages and Simchat Torah.

​Thanks to the beautiful crowds who joined us at every single event, from the multiple kids events, events for young families, the teen events, the adult events, or the visits to the nursing homes and culminating with with the final moments of Sukkot as we celebrated the homecoming of the hostages and the joyous and uplifting celebrations of Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah!

​The spontaneous gathering on Monday evening, included some very emotional and jo… Read More »

Mazal Tov Liam on your Bar Mitzvah this past Sunday!

Two years ago, the day after the Holiday of Simchat Torah, on Oct 9th we had a big Bar Mitzvah at Chabad and right after that a huge gathering of pray and solidarity as the media showed up, and we balanced a million conflicting emotions.

​This week, exactly two years later, we celebrated your Bar Mitzvah, which became a double Simcha, your personal celebration on this very special day as you reached this milestone, and one connected to the theme of your Drash, being thankful for G-d's blessings of protection and having gratitude for the blessings in life and empathy for others!

Liam, your Bar Mitzvah was truly special on so many levels, and you made all of us so proud!

Mazal Tov Yoav … Read More »

Thank you to the 70+ adults who joined us for a joyous Annual Adult Sukkot Celebration & Gourmet Pizza in the Sukkah!

Thanks to Jacques Cohen from Boston Gourmet Chefs for making the gourmet Italian Pizza which along with Shayna's amazing soups and salads and lots more refreshments, made for a delightful evening.

Some melodies, stories and more all made for an inspiring Sukkot evening!

In the middle of the evening we received a message to our community from Avi Ohana, the father of the hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana and we sent him a video back from all of us, as we hope and pray that he will hug his son very soon, along with all of the other hostages!