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On behalf of the Chabad Center of Sudbury we extend a big Mazal Tov to Daniel Kaplun on his Bar Mitzvah ceremony which took place yesterday at Chabad of Sudbury!

Daniel did a great job and made everyone proud at this beautiful celebration.

Mazal Tov to his dear parents Alex and Lucy, grandparents and family!

Wishing you all continued Nachat and joy!

Life started out for me so well..

I was all bundled up and surrounded by lush colors, vibrance and nutrients.

I would enjoy the sun and the rays that gave me warmth and light to grow and be inspired and to continue to develop.

Even when the rain was heavy, I would appreciate the blessings that would often soak me. I knew that these rain droplets, were giving me the hydration that I needed, even if indirectly.

The winds and storms were a little harder to manage, but even those we managed to get by.

As I grew, I felt the space around me becoming more pressurizing, and I also realized that I have lots of company, individuals just like me. We worked hard together to gain nutrients, hydration and more, and slowly we all kept growing… Read More »

Dear Friends,

Do you love Fish?

Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski would often share a teaching about selfish love versus true love. When a person says they "love fish" while eating one, what they actually mean is they love themselves and how the fish satisfies their appetite.

This does not mean that they actually love Fish.

True love is not about what is in it for you, but about giving to others rather than taking for self-gratification.

Which brings us to the new Jewish month of Elul, which although it carries a somber and serious component as we approach Rosh Hashanah, it is also the season of Love, as the tagline of Elul is "I am to my beloved and my beloved is to me" or in Hebrew "Ani LeDodi Vedodi Li&qu… Read More »

Sign up your child today for a fun, meaningful and authentic Hebrew School experience.

Join dozens of other local families who have enrolled their children in the wonderful Chabad Sudbury Hebrew School, and have children who come home happy and engaged with their Hebrew School learning experience.

The calendar is a tentative calendar but there will be a few subtle changes which will be shared in the coming days.

CLICK HERE TO ENROLL YOUR CHILD IN HEBREW SCHOOL FOR THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR OR TO LEARN MORE.

On behalf of the community and the Chabad Center of Sudbury, we extend our heartfelt condolences to David Gilfix and his family, on the passing of his late mother Lores Gilfix.

Shiva will continue through the end of the week at the home of David & Sharyn.

May David and his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion & Jerusalem and may her memory be a blessing.

​Rowing or Kayaking on the Concord River just up the road is always a breath of fresh air. The glistening rays of sunlight on the ripples of water and the lilies, coupled with the stillness and silence of the beauty around you, and the occasional splash of the oar, make for a truly refreshing experience each time.

As we paddle and row downstream the natural current of the river just pulls you with it, requiring very little effort to move the boat down stream, under the drooping willow trees, seeing the turtles and the occasional beautiful bird.

Yet going back upstream can occasionally take a little longer, as the natural pull of the current makes the effort just a little bit harder. We always allow a little extra time to get back to the S… Read More »

Earlier this week we hosted a small and beautiful wedding at the Chabad Center of Sudbury. The Chuppah took place on the deck and the rain held off so that everyone could enjoy this ceremony in the beautiful setting full of nature, greenery and clouds.

As I prepared for the Chuppah and refreshed my readings, knowledge, Jewish teachings related to marriage, I also did some reading on the tradition of Breaking the Glass under the Chuppah, and I discovered something beautiful which I had not yet seen previously.

One of the commentaries pointed out how it is the moment after the breaking of the glass, which is when everyone shouts Mazal Tov and the joy following the Chuppah begins.

For something like the breaking of the glass, which mourns t… Read More »

Every time I fly to Israel as we enter Israeli airspace and see the shores down below, as I am filled with gratitude, I reflect and  contrast that with the story of Moses, who pleaded with G-d to be allowed into the Land of Israel, yet was not able to enter.

I think about this great spiritual leader's burning desire to enter the Land, yet alas he wasn't able to be a part of this dramatic moment for the Jewish people, and yet here we are just 11 hours of flying, and we are able to touch the hallowed ground of the Land of Israel.

I think of the thousands of stories I have read of Jewish people  who made the treacherous journey to the land of Israel over the centuries, sometimes overcoming tremendous obstacles and challenges along … Read More »

Thank you Colonel Avner Cohen for your deeply moving presentation on Tuesday evening at Chabad of Sudbury regarding your efforts in identifying the the dead of the terrible attack of Oct 7th, as commander of Israel's Shura Base,

The 100% rate of identification, considering the terrible circumstances and difficult conditions, are a testimony to the perseverance and dedication of your entire team to the Kavod HaMet, (Respect of the Deceased).

You can read more and buy the Hebrew version of his book From Shura to Tekuma or order the soon to be printed English version at www.avnercohen.com

Each day in camp we sing a joyous melody during the morning prayers which expresses the hope that "Sheyibonah Beit Hamikdash", "May the Temple (in Jerusalem) be rebuilt". The kids love the song, and the sing with joy and zest as they bang on the table and blast out this song and its message.

This morning, a young camper approached me and told me he had a question to ask me, and he proceeded to ask me "why can't we just go and take the stones and Jerusalem stone and rebuild the Temple together as a Jewish people"?

It was a great question from an inquisitive young mind, why just pray for this to happen, why not take a hammer and rebuild it?

I told him that this was truly a great question, but that this… Read More »

Dozens of campers have enjoyed yet another awesome week of Camp Gan Israel of Sudbury.

The campers who are from across the area, have been enjoying an amazing summer experience with an exciting Jewish twist as they enjoy tons of activities, sports, trips, swimming, chess, baking, arts and crafts, biking and so much more!

Thanks to our amazing staff who are working non stop to give every child a blast of a summer, things are thank G-d going very well!

Thanks to all those who have helped with support to the Camp Gan Israel to make this project a success and to enable us to provide every child with a meaningful and fun filled camp experience. 

You can see lots more photos of this week at camp over here 

Dear Friends,

He was overwhelmed with emotions as his eyes welled up with tears and he just couldn't bring himself to say goodbye.

It was a young camper who was on his last day of Camp Gan Israel who wasn't able to join us for the following weeks, who was just so sad that it was all over for him, for this year.

This the level of connection that the children feel with the amazing experience of Camp Gan Israel.

They may be scoring goals in the game, braiding Challah's, performing shows, biking for miles, going on special trips, swimming, learning, praying, visiting nursing homes or so many of other other activities in the camp, but overall they are not only having such an energetic, meaningful and fun filled summer, they are also … Read More »

Despite the fact that I was born in Britain, I am still so grateful for 250th anniversary of the US which will be celebrated across the USA tomorrow. 

I also have a little bit of patriotism left in me and I am hoping that England makes it to the top in the FIFA world cup.

This week, besides having an amazing first week at Camp Gan Israel, we also finished a four week course on Sinai & Civics which delved into some of the Jewish touches, teachings and ideas that influenced the founding fathers and so much of what this country is about.

It was a fascinating course that really zoomed in to some of the great ideas that the founding fathers were seeking to include as they sought to build a society that respected freedom, freedom of r… Read More »