Jewish Bearcat of the Week
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Shabbat at Chabad
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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.
New: Cozy Shabbat dinner option! A smaller, more intimate Shabbat dinner in the Shul.
* 5:28pm ~ Light Shabbat candles in the Chabad social hall
* 5:30pm ~ Spirited Kabbalat Shabbat services
* 6:30pm ~ Delicious, full course, home cooked dinner
* Dessert buffet
* Ladies' Farbrengen - join us for songs, stories, soulful bonding, plus tea and nosh, of course!
* 8:45am ~ Java, Cheesecake and Parsha
* 9:30am ~ Shabbat morning services and Kiddush
* 12:00pm ~ Shabbat lunch
* 1:40pm ~ Mincha services
* 5:30pm ~ Seudah Shelishit
* 6:25pm ~ Maariv and Havdalah
***The Chabad Cafe will not be open this Saturday night.***
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Featuring Yaffa Lofstock
Why did you choose Binghamton University?
I chose Binghamton because of the huge Jewish community, really pretty campus, and the amazing women’s club ice hockey team!!
Where are you from? Where did you go to high school?
I’m from Fair Lawn, NJ and I went to Frisch for high school.
What do you love about Jewish life on campus?
We really have our own community here and everyone is there for each other.
Do you have a hobby? Why do you love it?
I have been playing travel ice hockey since I was 4 and it’s my favorite thing ever. I love the fast pace of the game and my teammates are like my family. Getting to be aggressive is fun too!
What is your favorite Jewish food?
Deli roll.
What's your favorite Jewish holiday and why?
I love Purim because I was born on Taanit Esther! (and I love dressing up with my friends and having the seuda with my family)
What's your dream job?
Interior designer
What is your favorite Jewish childhood memory?
My family takes hiding the afikomen very seriously. One year, my dad was hiding it for my sisters and I and he put it on the chandelier above my dining room where we were eating. We never found it until he showed us and to this day I still have no idea how he hid it without us seeing.
What is your favorite Chabad experience?
I love Friday night dinner because I get to take a break from school and hangout with my friends that I don’t always see during the week!
What's your favorite lockdown experience?
My mom and I would go on a five mile walk everyday!
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Fun Fact
Our very own Co-Director, Rivky Slonim, has published three books! Check them out on Amazon.
Jewish Humor
Why don't Jewish mothers believe in spring break?
Because they're convinced that 'schlepping' is a year-round activity!
Trivia
Who is not mentioned in this week's parsha of Tetzaveh?
1 - Aaron
2 - Moshe
3 - Hashem
4 - B’nei Yisrael
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Torah Thought
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The name of the Parshah, "Tetzaveh," means "Command.”
G‑d tells Moses to receive from the children of Israel pure olive oil to feed the “everlasting flame” of the menorah, which Aaron is to kindle each day, “from evening till morning.”
The priestly garments, to be worn by the kohanim (priests) while serving in the Sanctuary, are described. All kohanim wore: 1) the ketonet—a full-length linen tunic; 2) michnasayim—linen breeches; 3) mitznefet or migba’at—a linen turban; 4) avnet—a long sash wound above the waist.
In addition, the kohen gadol (high priest) wore: 5) the efod—an apron-like garment made of blue-, purple- and red-dyed wool, linen and gold thread; 6) the choshen—a breastplate containing twelve precious stones inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel; 7) the me’il—a cloak of blue wool, with gold bells and decorative pomegranates on its hem; 8) the tzitz—a golden plate worn on the forehead, bearing the inscription “Holy to G‑d.”
- Chabad.org
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Plotsker’s Perspective
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Best Spring Break activities:
Ah, Spring Break, that much-needed break from listening to lectures and hours of textbook reading! Whether you're embracing the cold weather in the north or enjoying the warm weather of the south, here are some rejuvenating activities perfect for this time of year:
Outdoor Excursions - Embrace the beauty of nature with outdoor adventures. Whether it's hiking through scenic trails, biking along picturesque routes, or camping under the stars, reconnecting with the great outdoors is sure to invigorate your spirit.
Stretch- Turns out we cannot slouch and stress about school forever! Take this opportunity to release the tension from all of your stiff muscles. Your body and mind will thank you.
Torah Study and Reflection - Set aside time for spiritual growth and reflection during your break. Engage in Torah study, attend local shiurim, and deepen your connection to Judaism.
Rest and Relaxation - Lastly, don't underestimate the power of restorative rest. Catch up on sleep, curl up with a good book, watch a show or simply take time to unwind and decompress from the stresses of school.
Sports game -If you're a devout sports fan, spend time catching up with what your favorite team is up to. Watch them on Live TV or go to a game with friends as the chances of your team winning goes up about 83.2 percent*!
Buy a Purim costume: Purim is approaching us and with this treasury of time in front of us, use it to seriously think about how you can win your 80th* consecutive purim costume contest against your friends. If you don’t have a specific costume in mind, no worries! We have you covered on our next edition!
However you choose to spend your Spring Break, may it be filled with adventure, relaxation, and moments of joy. Safe travels and happy exploring!
Matthew Plotsker, Tzvi Berman & ChatGPT
*all stats were made up by Tzvi Berman for dramatic effect
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Friday, Feb. 23 5:28 pm |
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Thank you to the newsletter team!
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Thank you to Matthew Bitterman, Peretz Botvinnikov, Tzvi Berman, Nethaniel Darvishzadeh, Rachel Gorky, Ruthie Isler, Ariela Hope, Jack Margolius, DJ Mevorah, Matthew Plotsker, and Shira Rosencrantz, as well as our committee heads Michal Levine and Nora Monasheri
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