Jewish Bearcat of the Week
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Shabbat at Chabad
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This Shabbat is a very special day, the 19th day of the month of Kislev, known as the "Rosh Hashanah" of Chassidut.
Join us for special celebrations of this occasion!
Farbrengen
Songs, cholent, snacks and words of Torah
Friday night, following the dessert buffet, in the Shul
Special festive Shabbat lunch
12:00 noon
Grand Sefarim/Jewish Book Sale
Huge selection of books at slashed prices!
Sunday, Dec. 3, 10:30-12 noon in the Chabad Great Room
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Shabbat Highlights
For the safety of our community, RSVP is required for all Shabbat meals. Text Shabbat to 607-797-0015 to RSVP.
* 4:15pm ~ Light Shabbat candles in the Chabad social hall
* 5:30pm ~ Spirited Kabbalat Shabbat services
* 6:30pm ~ Delicious, full course, home cooked dinner
* Dessert buffet
* 9:30am ~ Shabbat morning services and Kiddush
* 12:00pm ~ Shabbat lunch
* Mincha services
* 4:15pm ~ Seudah Shelishit
* 5:15pm ~ Maariv and Havdalah
* 7:30pm ~ Chabad Cafe opens
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Live downtown? Join Chabad at 60 Henry Street
Kabbalat Shabbat Services at 7:00pm
Dinner at 7:30pm
Text SHABBAT DT
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Featuring Ethan Bernstein
Where are you from? Where did you go to high school?
I’m from Hewlett, NY (One of the five towns) and I went to Hewlett High School.
What do you love about Jewish life on campus?
This is the main reason I went to Binghamton and now that I’m here, it’s my favorite part of college. There are so many opportunities to connect to Judaism, learn, and meet new people.
Chabad’s weekly programs such as Supper and Study and Pizza and Parsha are awesome.
Do you have any siblings?
I have 3 brothers - Kenny (24), Matthew (22), and Ryan (15). Also, a cat who’s like 12.
Do you have a hobby? Why do you love it?
I play guitar. It’s so much fun and I really get immersed in the music, which helps me zone out all the noise in life for a minute.
What is your favorite Jewish food?
My mind immediately went to some meaty cholent, but I also love latkes and matza brei.
What's your favorite Jewish holiday and why?
Well, I love them all, but if I had to choose one it would probably be Succos. Sitting in the
sukkah with a nice breeze, eating a wonderful meal with good friends/family is a fantastic
feeling. Also, shaking the lulav and walking around with the lulav and esrog during hallel is a lot of fun.
What's a quote or saying that you like?
I like the word “Geshmak.” I picked it up from my time in Reishit last year, and it translates to “delicious,” but I use it to describe something that’s amazing or in response to something
working out perfectly, and no English word really encapsulates that definition and packs the
same punch.
What is your favorite Jewish childhood memory?
Wow, I never really thought about this. A lot come to mind. One, albeit simple, would be walking to shul with my dad every Shabbos morning. There’s no feeling like this. The conversations we would have and the excitement for shul that built up during that walk is something I’ll cherish forever.
What is your favorite Chabad experience?
A few highlights of the year so far are Rock N’ Ribs, the Simchas Torah hakafos, and of course all the Friday night Shabbos meals.
What's your favorite lockdown experience?
Biking to Grant Park with my mom and watching the ducks and turtles.
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Panoply: Torah Game Night
Saturday night, Dec. 2, 7:15 PM
This exciting and highly competitive Torah game night will have you drawing on all your talents as you have a great time with friends. Enjoy complimentary pizza and other treats.
Sign up as an individual or a team at JewishBU.com/panoply
Donut Bake
Monday, Dec. 4, 7:00 PM
Get in that Chanukah spirit and decorate donuts! Also: All-you-can-eat donut competition.
$3 in advance, $5 at the door.
Text Donut Bake
Toy Drive Cumlinating Event
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 6:00 pm, Old Union Hall
Light up the lives of children suffering from cancer this Chanukah season by donating toys to them. The toys will be distributed through the New York based Chai Lifeline organization.
The toy drive will culminate at a special event on Tuesday, December 5 at 6:00pm in the Old Union Hall. The celebration will include donuts and a special performance by the Binghamton Crosbys and more! A grand display of the toy drive collection will be featured.
Donate at
Jewishbu.com/toydrive
Grand Menorah Car Parade
Thursday, Dec. 7, 7:00 pm
Spread the light by joining the Binghamton's 7th Annual Menorah Parade!
Join in a contemporary and exciting celebration of Jewish pride and the holiday of Chanukah.
Join the entire parade from downtown or on the spine for the culminating party. To join with your car or be paired with a car, RSVP here:
JewishBU.com/MenorahParade
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Fun Fact
Brooklyn boasts the world's largest menorah at 32 feet, lighting up Grand Army Plaza each Hanukkah!
Jewish Humor
Why did Jacob consider becoming a negotiator after the encounter with Esau in Parshat Vayishlach?
Because he realized that turning a bowl of lentils into a birthright was the ultimate "culinary diplomacy" move!
Trivia
What is the Hebrew term for the small, spinning top used in the Hanukkah game?
A) Gelt
B) Kippah
C) Sevivon
For the answer, reply to this email or see the Chabad Newsletter!
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Thank you to the newsletter team!
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Thank you to Matthew Bitterman, Peretz Botvinnikov, Ethan Cantor, Julia Cooper, Amanda Kleinman, Noa Lifschutz, Shayna Maltinsky, DJ Mevorah, Lili Pitkowsky, Gilli Richman, Shira Rosencrantz, Daniella Shomshonov, and Lindsay Zezelic, as well as committee heads Nora Monasheri and Michal Levine
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