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The Jewish Calendar: Holy Time

NEW SERIES!

The sun, moon and stars have always captured our attention and imagination.  Judaism has a unique perspective that we will examine in this three part series.  This series will make your relationship with time itself more meaningful and spiritual. I hope you can join us! Each class is its own unit; you may attend one or all.

Wednesday, January 29: 
Part I: The Jewish Calendar

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First in a series: How does the Jewish calendar work? What makes this lunisolar Babylonian-named calendar ‘Jewish’? Why do we still follow the Julian solar year? And how does following this calendar make me a better person? Join us for a thorough study that will impact your every day.

Wednesday, February 5: 
Part II: Judaism and Astrology

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We will study and explore the place of astrology in Torah and Judaism.

Wednesday, February 12: 
Part III: Sanctifying the Moon

We will study the meaning and traditions associated with this monthly prayer – the only prayer to include jumping, greetings and tzitzit waving. The class will conclude with a recitation of this prayer, weather permitting.

Wednesdays with Chabad: 7:30-8:45 pm

At 7334 Rural Lane. Light refreshments are served. Details at www.chabadnwp.org/3.html. Feel free to join us any week, each class stands alone. No charge, but please RSVP. All texts are also provided with translation.

Instructor: Rabbi Yitzchok Gurevitz

If you are coming, please email rabbig@chabadnwp.org

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