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The Chabad Center Invites You to a Community Passover Seder that Feels Like Family

April 10, 2024 by Inside Press

Come Experience the Festival of Freedom

The Chabad Center serving Armonk, Chappaqua and Pleasantville, invites you to join the annual Community Passover Seder.

Two Chabad led Seders are being held on Monday and Tuesday evening, April 22nd and April 23, where Chabad’s Rabbi Butman says you can expect to experience the liberation and freedom of Passover and a delicious Seder in a beautiful setting and atmosphere. The Seders will take place at The American Legion Hall at 35 Bedford Road in Armonk, NY.

The Seder will be easy to follow and many parts will be said in English, Rabbit Butman said, and will not go for too long. “Together we will explore and discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah, and enjoy a Seder in a family-like atmosphere, complete with hand-baked Shmurah Matzah, Fine Wine, and a wonderful dinner with unique traditional customs.”

What is Pesach?

The eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan. Passover (Pesach) commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Pesach is observed by avoiding leaven, and highlighted by the Seder meals that include four cups of wine, eating matzah and bitter herbs, and retelling the story of the Exodus. 

If you have any questions or to reserve your seats, write to: chabadacp@gmail.com

 

Filed Under: Happenings Tagged With: Chabad, Community Seder, Passover Seder, seder

Hopes for a Miracle and Joy-Filled Sentiments Expressed at Chabad Chanukah Celebration

December 8, 2023 by Grace Bennett

 

December 7, 2023, Chappaqua, NY–Deeply felt hopes and wishes for a miracle for the release of all the hostages along with experiencing the joy and meaning of Chanukah itself were among an array of poignant messages expressed by both organizers but also by attendees at a festive and meaningful Chabad Menorah lighting celebration attended by several hundred at the Senter Street Community House.

The lighting followed a host of fun and traditional activities and songs both area families and visitors enjoyed plus remarks from Chabad’s Rabbi Butman and New Castle Town Supervisor Lisa Katz.

“This Chanukah, we take a moment to join public menorah lightings around the world to pray that those who are being held hostage be returned home to their families,” said Rabbi Butman in his remarks, “so that they can celebrate and light the Chanukah menorah in freedom.”

“Be the light and bring joy and happiness,” said Town Supervisor Lisa Katz. “Certainly, let’s use this time to remember all the hostages who are still not released and to pray for their release and for the end of Hamas, for the end of war, and to make sure that all innocent lives are protected.  Most importantly, let’s feel community and love each other.”

The community event opened with creative and engaging activities indoors by ‘The Mad Science Show’, and outdoors by ‘The Amazing Andy’, who transfixed the crowd with his fire juggling and balancing acts. The children’s program was organized by Esther Butman, director of Chabad education, working closely with Chappaqua’s Faina Preston. The children were also treated to donut (“sugnaniot”) decorating and assorted coloring and crafts activities. Following the remarks and lighting, Rabbi Butman led the crowd in traditional Chanukah songs.

This reporter, who is Jewish, took time to enjoy the festivities, and prior to the lighting asked residents gathered why they were attending and how they think a Chanukah celebration held special meaning this year.  Betty Jabloner, was straightforward: “I’m Jewish. And I’m here to support the town!” She was attending with her friend Vicki Bergstrom, a long time proprietor of Lange’s Deli in Chappaqua. Said Bergstrom: “Given everything about how our Jewish friends feel, I feel I can’t just sit in my house.”

Stacey Blaustein Divack stated: “We are really bonded together as one people and we are hopeful that there will be a miracle. We are hopeful that the Jewish religion and Israel will continue to thrive, that we have peace and Shalom with everyone in the world, and that we learn to respect one another and live together.”

Maud Bailey offered: “My heart is filled with hopes and prayers for peace.  What has happened is very sad!  But this feels like a very joyful moment…” 

And, from Kristin Lore: “This Chanukah, it’s about looking for that miracle again and looking for that light in the darkness that we are feeling. She paused, recollecting an accompanying worry. “When I have to think about whether it’s even safe to come to my small town lighting of the menorah, it’s pretty sad… and heartbreaking.”

Despite any sadness and worry expressed, the mood was ultimately joyous.

As Katz noted in her remarks: “It was wonderful to go inside and see kids happily decorating the donuts, and playing with science. So even when I’m no longer your supervisor, I hope you will always come out to celebrate your community and never forget to be the light.”

Rabbi Butman also emphasized that the celebration offered an opportunity to educate during these difficult times. “Chanukah is a derivative of the word ‘Chinuch,’ which means education– it’s a time to explore and understand education principles. There must be moral clarity, an appreciation that every single human being, that any student in any school or on a college campus, that every citizen in this great country, has the right to walk in freedom without fear, and that every parent has the right to sit home and not worry about the well-being of their child…. Education represents moral clarity and a sense of safety and security for all of us.”

 Rabbi Butman concluded his remarks and expressed his gratitude to all who attended with this: “For over 2000 years, he said, “we’ve contributed to the world with goodness and kindness and will continue to do so, with pride, with embracing our identity, with joy, with celebration, and certainly there is no greater answer to antisemitism than Jewish people coming out celebrating Chanukah with pride and without fear.”  

Filed Under: Cover Stories Tagged With: Chabad, Chanukah, Chanukah Celebration, Chappaqua, Chinuch, New Castle, Rabbi Butman

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Training at Chabad

January 25, 2022 by The Inside Press

At Chabad: A unique approach to Bar/Bat Mitzvah training… regardless of where the celebration and service will be taking place.

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Our emphasis in preparing for Bar /Bat Mitzvah is to foster an awareness that this milestone is only the beginning of Jewish life. We achieve this by providing each child the opportunity to function as a Jew no matter what life brings.

We believe that the most important event in the life of a young person, should be more than just rote memorization leading up to an anxiety-ridden recital of the Torah.

Our emphasis is to foster an awareness that this milestone is only the beginning of Jewish life and help attain a greater appreciation of a Jewish adult’s responsibilities.

Private tutoring, arranged to accommodate today’s demanding lifestyle, is available upon request to help you prepare for this special day

 

Filed Under: Sponsor News! Tagged With: Bar /Bat Mitzvah Training, Chabad, Jewish Education

“Achieving Personal Peace and Liberty In the Light of the Kabbalah” A Chabad Center Presentation

July 15, 2016 by The Inside Press

Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe to Speak on “Achieving Personal Peace and Liberty in the Light of the Kabbalah”–at the Chabad Center of Armonk

On Tuesday, July 19, 7:30 p.m.: The Chabad Center of Armonk invites you to hear the story of the incredible journey of Chabad to American shores! Chabad Center of Armonk is proud to present a talk by Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe who will tell the story of how Chabad also grew to become the largest Jewish organization in the world. He will also share how it is possible to achieve personal peace and liberty “in the light of the Kabbalah.” At the Chabad Center 495 Main Street, Armonk, NY To RSVP, call 914 273-9770 or write to chabadacp@gmail.com Visit www.chabadacp.org

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Filed Under: Happenings Tagged With: Chabad, Chabad Center, Chabad Center of Armonk, Kabbalah

A Community Passover Seder

April 10, 2016 by Inside Press

passover seder

Join us for a traditional, meaningful Passover Seder
Relive the Exodus, discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah, and enjoy a community Seder, complete with hand-baked round Matzah, fine Passover wine, and a wonderful meal spiced with unique, traditional customs.

Held at the La Quinta Inn, Armonk

For reservations and more information please click here www.ChabadAcp.org or contact Chabad at: Phone: 914.273.9770
Email: info@chabadacp.org

Filed Under: North Castle Releases Tagged With: Armonk, Chabad, community, passover

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