Chabad of Irvine

IT’S A DIFFERENT WORLD TODAY. IT’S TIME TO PLAY OFFENSE. Asserting Our Judaism in a Society Ready to Hear Our Message The long and colored story of the Jewish people speaks volumes of oppression and denied opportunity. A debate between Mordechai and Esther coupled with Mordechai’s apparent outrageous behavior set the stage for a dramatic shift in thinking: it’s finally time we wear our ideals loud and proud. Class is on Wednesdays, 12 pm ... Join Zoom Meeting www.chabadirvine.org/torahclass See more

THE TIMELESS TEMPLE Bringing the Message of the Temple to Every Corner of our Life A holy Temple on a shining hilltop is a beautiful idea, but the true message of the Tempe is realized in everyday life: when you help another person on your way to work, the Temple project is validated. It’s time we build our own Temples. Class is on Wednesdays, 12 pm ... Join Zoom Meeting www.chabadirvine.org/torahclass See more

Are you coming?? Join us this Thursday for an out of this world BMX show, mind blowing balloons, and yummy treats! Reserve your spot today. www.chabadirvine.org/purimparty

#TodayinJewishHistory Moses' Birth & Passing (1393 and 1273 BCE) Moses was born in Egypt on the 7th of Adar of the year 2368 from creation (1393 BCE). According to one opinion, the year of Moses' birth was a "leap year", and he was born in the first Adar.... Moses passed away on his 120th birthday -- Adar 7, 2488 (1273 BCE)

Our Purim Fundraiser is ending TOMORROW! You can send Shalach Manot gift, hassle-free, to as many friends and family as you wish. If you haven't yet done this mitzvah, now is the time. Take advantage of this service to bring your family and friends closer.

Have you signed up yet? Join us TOMORROW evening! www.chabadirvine.org/perelmuter

#TomorrowinJewishHistory On Asarah B'Tevet, the 10th day of the Jewish month of Tevet, in the year 3336 from Creation (425 BCE), the armies of the Babylonian emperor Nebuchadnezzar laid siege to Jerusalem. Thirty months lateron 9 Tammuz 3338the city walls were breached, and on 9 Av of that year the Holy Temple was destroyed. The Jewish people were exiled to Babylonia for 70 years. Asarah B'Tevet (tomorrow, December 25, 2020) is observed as a day of fasting, mourning and rep...entance. We refrain from food and drink from daybreak to nightfall, and add selichot and other special supplements to our prayers. Fast begins: 5:30 AM Fast Ends: 5:17 PM

A TIME TO CRY, A TIME TO ACT If There’s Anything You Can Still Do, Do It! There are many roadblocks to change. Lack of focus, lack of resources, or laziness, to name a few. An epic meeting between two long-lost brothers, climaxing in heartfelt tears, clues us in to more than one solution to these challenges. Their story will wipe your tears and get your engines going. Class is on Wednesdays, 12 pm ... Join Zoom Meeting www.chabadirvine.org/torahclass See more

#TodayInJewishHistory 5 Tevet - Verdict Awards Library to Chabad, 1987 Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn (18801950), the sixth Rebbe of Chabad, amassed a priceless library.In 1986, Chabad’s ownership of the library was contested by the sixth Rebbe’s grandson, who claimed inheritance rights. The case landed in U.S. Federal Court and, on this day, the court decided in favor of Chabad. The judge ruled that a Rebbe is not a private individual but a communal figure synonymous with... the body of Chasidim, and thus the library belongs to the movement. Moreover, the Lubavitcher Rebbe (Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak's son-in-law and successor) maintained that it is inappropriate to speak of inheritance rights for a Rebbe who devoted his life to inspiring others to Torah. If the Torah that he inspired continues to be learned in increasing measure, his essence is very much alive. The Rebbe urged that this day be celebrated with an increase in Torah study and the acquisition of new Torah books. See more

EVERY VICTORY IS WORTH CELEBRATING You Don't Have to Win the War, So Concentrate on the Battle What is Chanukah? asks the Talmud. Far from this being a simple question any Hebrew School kid can answer, the Talmud challenges us to ask what it is that we consider to be the primary lesson of the Chanukah miracle. Look to the candles and remember that it’s not so much about winning as it is about fighting. Join us on Wednesday at 12:00 pm.... Join Zoom Meeting: www.chabadirvine.org/torahclass See more

It was amazing to see everyone last night during our #covidfriendly Drive-In Chanukah Experience! #chabadofirvine #chanukah2020 #lightuptheworld

THERE'S STILL TIME TO SIGN UP! Join us for a family-friendly, drive-in Chanukah party on Sunday, December 13th, 2020 at 5:00 PM. All festivities will be taking place at Chabad of Irvine located at 5010 Barranca Pkwy. Space is limited so click the link below to reserve your spot today! https://www.chabadirvine.org//Drive-In-Chanukah-Experience

YOU DO YOU, THEY SAID. JUDAISM CONCURS. Finding Individual Expression in the Monolith of Jewish Observance Are you calm, excitable, loud, studious, ambitious, or shy? Or maybe something else? Whatever the answer, it seems that when it comes to religion, there simply isn’t any room for that. Do this, Don’t do that, and call it a day. Embedded in the covenant between G-d and Abraham is the secret of a personal Judaism. Join us on Wednesday at 12 pm... Join Zoom Meeting: www.chabadirvine.org/torahclass See more

This week our #worldfamous Kiddush Kits featured a delicious chicken salad and homemade peach kugel! Shout out to Jeff and Linda Carlin & Alex and Marina Rozenbaum for sponsoring this week's kit! #chabadofirvine #shabbatshalom

We are excited to have launch our new Virtual "SoulConnection" Series. "Living with the Times" Join us on a Thursday morning at 9:30- 10:00am.... Each class introduces timeless lessons from the weekly portion and creates meaningful connections between the wisdom of Torah and modern-day living. Classes are designed to deepen our relationships, nurture personal growth and apply the teachings of Kabbalah to our lives in a healthy, practical and mindful way. You are welcome to invite friends. Our goal is to share the timeless messages of Torah to inspire our daily lives and to help guide us as we navigate these unprecedented times. Same link if you need info please pm me. Looking forward to learning together. Gilah

WORDS SHAPE REALITY. USE THEM WISELY. Sometimes HOW We Speak Is More Important Than WHAT We Speak Much has been said about the power of words. So how do we balance the need to be articulate and clear with our desire to be sensitive and sanitary with our speech? The Torah’s precise choice of words shows us how. Join us on Wednesday at 12 pm... Join Zoom Meeting: www.chabadirvine.org/torahclass See more

Don't forget to sign up for your Kiddush Kit next week! #chabadofirvine #deliciousfood #kiddush Shout out to Les & Felicia Kaufman and Des & Diane Levin for sponsoring this week's kit!

When you cant make it to the sukkah...Chabad sukkah comes to you!!! #chabadsukkahmobile2020

There's still time to sign up! Making Judaism come alive through experiential and interactive learning. Our program will ensure your children's participation, grow their knowledge, and allow them to experience Judaism in their homes in a way that's never happened before.

Deadline today at 12PM! Purchase your Lulav, Etrog, and Schach by visiting us at www.chabadirvine.org/lulav

Purchase your Lulav, Etrog, and Schach by visiting us at www.chabadirvine.org/lulav

Today in Jewish History: Remembering Rebbetzin Chana (1964) Today, the 6th of Tishrei is the yahrtzeit of Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson (1879-1964), mother of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Join us Thursday at 9:30am for SoulConnection as we approach Yom Kippur... Discover " The secret message of Kol Nidrei" If it's your first time...welcome...pm me for link. All our regulars same link as last year ;)

Today in Jewish History: Assassination of Gedaliah (423 BCE) Tishrei 3rd is a fast day mourning the assassination of the Jewish royal Gedaliah ben Achikam, governor of the Land of Israel for a short period following the destruction of the First Temple. Gedaliah's killing spelled the end of the small remnant of a Jewish community that remained in the Holy Land after the destruction. They soon fled to Egypt. (According to many opinions, the assassination of Gedaliah actually occurred on Rosh Hashanah, but the commemoration of the event is postponed to the day after the festival). Fast ends: 7:14 PM

This Monday! Join Chabad Women & CJW for an inspiring evening with guest speaker Shaindy Jacobson. Reserve your Zoom link here www.chabadirvine.org/mondayevenings. We look forward to seeing you all on Monday.