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Shabbat & Festival Services Friday night - Mincha is 10 minutes after candle lighting Shabbat Morning - Tanya Soul Maps with Rabbi Shemtov is 9:00 am, Shacharit is 9:30 am Shabbat Afternoon/Holidays - Mincha is the same time as candle lighting All services are held at our shul (synagogue) at Chabad. |
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Kiddush/Farbrengen Shabbat morning services are usually followed by a hot Kiddush. Once a month, on Shabbat Mevarchim (the Shabbat when we bless the new moon), we have a "Farbrengen" - a sit-down Kiddush accompanied by singing and words of inspiration. To sponsor a Kiddush/Farbrengen, visit our Kiddush Sponsorship page or call us at 718-549-1100 to find out date availability, menu options and price. |
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Junior Congregation Junior Congregation happens every Shabbat with Mrs Dina Klapper between 10:30-11:45. Join for games, edible crafts, stories, raffles, prizes and more! |
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Parsha Insights for Women Join our weekly Shabbat Torah class for women with Rebbetzin Sorah Shemtov, 12:15-1:15pm. Special Rosh Chodesh Society classes offered once a month on Shabbats and Tuesdays. |
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Morning Minyan Chabad of Riverdale has a weekday (Monday-Friday) morning minyan at 7:30am. Sundays are at 8:45am. |
Social & Community Programs "You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it" (The Talmud) Judaism's primary focus can be phrased as "Tikun Olam" - perfecting, healing and sanctifying an aching world. Fundamental to our mission is helping those in need in any way we can: |
Bikur Cholim Volunteers visit the sick, whether affiliated or not, to cheer them up, recite a prayer, get the Hebrew name for a "Mi-Sheberach" prayer to be recited in the synagogue, and offer any other assistance that might be needed. |
| Counseling and Crisis intervention At a difficult time, a chat with the Rabbi or his wife may well help a person see things in a clearer perspective. When necessary, we can help a person in need to find suitable professional help. |
| Gittel's Meals Provide meals for new moms and dads (may there be many), shiva or illness. Help by cooking or ordering a meal from a local restaurant and delivering the meal. Contact Donna Reich at 917-770-8883. This program is sponsored in memory of Donna's mother, Gittel bas Meir o.b.m. |
| Home visits Volunteers greet and comfort lonely seniors, shut-ins and new immigrants. |
| Koshering Services To learn more about kosher, click here. We will be happy to come to your home to familiarize you with the laws and customs of keeping Kosher, and to help you with Koshering your dishes, cooking utensils and appliances. |
| Religious assistance We offer assistance for lifecycle events - from baby naming to funerals. |
| Toys for Tots Hospitalized children receive toys and games during Chanukah to help brighten up their holiday season. |
| If you know of anyone that could benefit from these services, please let us know. Also, if you would like to volunteer your help, please let us know. |