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Photos & Recap from Powerful Event

image (24).pngThank you to the huge crowd who joined us on Wednesday evening for the lecture and evening with Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet on the topic of Living Jewish & Proud in a World on the Edge.

What a powerful and inspiring evening which resonated so deeply with so many!!

From the anecdotes and teachings to the stories and the message, it was one amazing evening of inspiration and empowerment.

The way Rabbi Shochet weaved the beautiful ideas from Judaism interspersed with some of the enduring teachings of the Rebbe, to create a deep and meaningful message that resonated with all, was truly beautiful

Having Din Tesler, a Nova Survivor lead us in prayer for the return of the hostages and peace and security in Israel was a powerful way to sta… Read More »

Why Did He Travel for Six Days?

At the end of the incredible evening on Wednesday (read more below), Rabbi Schochet shared the incredible story of his own mother who was a young child during the Holocaust.

He told us, how her parents had been murdered by the Nazis but she had been saved and was being hidden by a Protestant Minister at the risk of his own life.

One day the Protestant Minister, took a three day trek through the forest and farmlands in the middle of the winter, to come to another barn in the countryside, where this little girl's grandparents were in hiding (his great grandparents). They were in shock when they saw him and thought the worst must have happened. Yet he quickly reassured them and told them, that he had come to reassure them that… Read More »

Hello from Levi in Israel

image (22).pngOn Saturday night, after Levi told us about his Shabbat in Jerusalem, the piece of shrapnel that landed in front of building they were staying in, their time in the shelters, the rushing in to a tunnel as missiles exploded overhead, and how on Friday night at their Shabbat dinner, they sang in the shelter for each missile being blown up in the sky overhead, I asked him, is he okay with being there and does he have any desire to come back home?

I knew his answer, but wanted to hear it directly from him.

He said that he is determined to stay and keeping bringing cheer and spiritual and morale uplift to the many he serves every day, and is grateful that at this challenging time, he is able to be there to make a difference!

No fear, no terro… Read More »

Israel at War & Our Response

 So much has happened in the last 20 hours since the war with Iran began.

It is a moment in time which we all wished wouldn't have to happen, but with Israel being left with no options, here we are.

Here we are living through history and watching a war which was a last resort against a regime which has stated clearly that their goal was to destroy Israel, and their proxies had clearly stated that the goal was to destroy the Jewish people.

Left with no choice, Israel has arisen like a roaring lion to take on this challenge to protect the Jewish people and humanity as a whole. Indeed war is a last resort, but as seen so clearly Israel, from left to right, there is a clear understanding, that this is the moral and just thing to d… Read More »

Shavuos Recap & Confronting the Antisemitism

 

Dear Friends,

Thank you to the all of the many youth, adults & families who joined us for the annual Community Shavuot Celebration & Buffet & Ice Cream Bar this past Monday.

The weather was gorgeous, the food was sumptuous, the ceremony and celebration of Shavuot was meaningful, and watching everyone chat, socialize, connect and the many kids enjoying ice cream and running around, was a beautiful sight to see!

As several people commented to us, on a day following yet another violent antisemitic attack, seeing so many happy faces celebrating Jewish life and our traditions, was the best thing they could have seen that day.

Thank you also to everyone who joined us for the Shavuot Ted Talk learning program on the fi… Read More »

CTEEN BBQ & Honoring Seniors

image (16).pngThanks to all of our amazing teens who showed up last night at the CTEEN BBQ & Honoring our Seniors Event!!!

 

Many of you we have watched grow up, sometimes from when you were toddlers or younger and sometimes we got to meet you, when you were in elementary school or beyond. You are all shining stars ready to make your mark of meaning, light, kindness and more on the world!

 

Wishing our seniors best of luck in their journey forward and keeping up the CTEEN vibes and Jewish pride on the next stage of their lives!

 

You can see a lot more pictures over here

 

Memorial Day Message at Sudbury Parade

image (15).pngIt was an honor to share a few words and a prayer at the Sudbury Memorial Day Parade, to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom we all enjoy and for the blessings that American represents to the world.

Below is the message I shared this morning.
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Good Morning Ladies & Gentlemen & Honored Veterans
It is an honor to be standing here together with so many veterans and their families and at a monument where we remember those who served and gave their lives during World War 2, Korea & Vietnam.
Today on Memorial Day we are here to honor those that have served and protected our country and given their lives to uphold t… Read More »

How did we get here and how do we respond?

 

Dear Friends,

This week, we mourn. Again.

We grieve the loss of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky—two innocent souls taken in a senseless act of hatred and violence.

Once more, we find ourselves asking: How did we get here?

Once more, we are reminded of the harsh reality we face: two Israelis were shot at a Jewish event in Washington, D.C. It’s deeply disturbing. Over the past months, we’ve witnessed a rise in antisemitism that feels both surreal and painfully familiar, on college campuses, in the media, and even in everyday conversations with neighbors and colleagues.

It’s easy to feel disheartened, even numb.

But our response need not be fear or despair, it can be purpose.

in this w… Read More »

Hebrew School Celebration 2025

20250518_101250.jpgToday was a very moving today as we celebrated another year of Jewish learning and fun at the Chabad Hebrew School of ChabadSudbury.

 

Listening to the children sing, present their work, and show their love and joy for our Jewish heritage and values was moving in of itself.

 

Hearing Mikhal Shvartzman a former student and someone who has given her Sundays to the students of the Hebrew School throughout her High School years share her sentiments was very inspiring. Mikhal shared her perspective on how her journey as a student in the Hebrew School since she was 10 years old, along with the values given to her by her parents, Dima Shvartsman & Orli Sveta Fligil Shvartzman and her continued involvement throughout the years at … Read More »

Lag Baomer Family Celebration Recap

 image (26).pngThanks to the dozens of families who joined us for the Lag Baomer Family Celebration this past Friday!

The beautiful crowd enjoyed an awesome Lag Baomer celebration, horse and pony rides, a BBQ, Lag Baomer fun and a meaningful message and Smores and more. 

The Lag Baomer Joy

IMG-20250515-WA0203.jpgLast night as we sat around the fire and enjoyed a Lag Baomer Kumzitz, the energy, joy and inspiring message of this special day were in the air.

As Josh strung the Am Yisrael Chai or One Day on his guitar, as all of us hummed along with those songs and other soulful Israeli & Chassidic Melodies. The flames flickered and lit up the beautiful dark night in the bug free outdoors, and the depths of joy, Jewish resilience, love for Israel, and living meaningfully, drifted through the air.

Lag Baomer is here, a joyful and happy day, connected with the holy and deeper teachings of Judaism, along with the resilience and overcoming of so many challenges through our history.

It is truly a day dedicated to th… Read More »

Stuck in a Violent Storm

 

The rumbles of thunder started as we were in Memorial Forest in Sudbury last Shabbat. I turned to our guests from Israel and my little daughter and said I think we should start heading back to our home in Sudbury.

As we walked down the rail trail between Dutton Road and Peakham and started getting soaked by the heavy rain, the rolling thunder and lightning seemed to shake the forest around us.

Suddenly a crazy storm of wind began and the entire forest on either side of us was shaking and rumbling. We watched as just three hundred feet in front of us the entire forest was violently shaking, as branches fell, trees went flying, and the rain pounded down. 

We looked upwards and watched the branches swinging violently on to… Read More »

Emotional Health Author & Lecture Recap

 image (7).pngThank you to everyone who joined us on Monday evening for the lecture "Emotional Balance in Today's World" with Rabbi Levi Shmotkin author of "Letters of Life".

 

It was a very meaningful and insightful conversation which delved in to the Lubavitcher Rebbe's approach to emotional wellbeing in today's world.

 

We are grateful to our sponsors, Rob & Sharon Meltzer, who helped make this event possible.

 

We have extra signed copies of the book available at Chabad of Sudbury.

 

Inspiring & Unsung Heroes

 

There are heroes you hear about and there are others you don't hear about.

Elisha Medan is a 53 year old reservist who lost four friends and both of his legs while fighting to bring back home the hostages. I had not heard of him until this week when he was honored to light a torch for Israel's independence day.

This picture tells it all, about why he was honored and why he has become a symbol of resilience, heroism and greatness to so many. 

Just looking at the picture gives you the chills, makes you think about his sacrifices and the pain he has gone through, yet the smile and determination that he is carrying each and every day.

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, some well known and some less known. 

The defi… Read More »

Trails, Bikes & More

 

Dear Friends,

Sudbury has some new gems in the form of new bike trails that have opened or are nearly open. One such path right next to Chabad of Sudbury will be paved in the next few months and it meets up with another section that heads north into Concord.

The nature that is in our backyard is beautiful and these new additions add a whole new element of appreciating the beautiful nature we reside in.

We hope to install a new Bike Parking Rack at Chabad and are exploring installing an air pump near the trail for the benefit of riders, so that they can fill up their tires at Chabad.

As Passover is in the rear view mirror and we count the Omer and head to Lag Baome and Shavuot and their own beautiful messages, I… Read More »

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