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Chol Hamoed Pesach

Candle Lighting

: 7:52pm

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Parshat Tzav
April 11-12, 2025
Candle lighting: 7:44 pm

Shabbat Message

Self-Esteem Boost
by Rabbi Sruly Koval

The great Torah scholar and noted psychiatrist Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski OBM writes in both his Torah books as well as in his psychology books multiple times that over the years he noticed an interesting phenomenon: Sometimes the people who are the most gifted are the ones that struggle the most with low self-esteem. The reason for that is because self-esteem is not rooted in fact or reality. Rather, it is an emotion that the yetzer hara (negative inclination) uses to challenge and test us, and is usually not rooted with reality. G-d allows us to be tempted by this toxic force, which tries to make us feel unworthy.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Free yoga classes
Starting April 22 | 8 pm

Susan is a lawyer, nationally published author and blogger on topics related to education law. She is also passionate about yoga. Susan receives her yoga training at Yoga Roots and can’t wait to share her love of yoga with the community

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Challah Connections
Sunday, April 27 | 9 am-3 pm

Come together to the first of a series of gatherings for women where you will learn techniques, tips and tricks to help your challah thrive every time while informally exploring the story of our Matriarchs towards a meaningful life
Come for the whole time or just to braid, bake and schmooze at 1 pm

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Journey of the Soul
Monday, April 28 | 7:30 pm
No Cost | Virtual presentation

What happens to the soul after death? Do Jews believe in heaven and hell? Why do Jews bury in plain pine box? Why is cremation discouraged in Judaism?
These are some of the questions that will be addressed at this event

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Young Families Israel Celebration
Yom Ha'atzmaut Shabbat Dinner
Friday, May 2 | 5 pm | $18 per family

Exciting crafts and activities
Kid friendly dinner
Insights from our special guest, Adriana Rosie, The Non-Jewish Nanny
Show your Israeli pride by wearing blue and white

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The Non-Jewish Nanny at JFX
"Loud and Proud: Why You are so Lucky to be Jewish!"
Saturday, May 3 | 10 am
Free for JFX members, young families and young professionals in their 20s and 30s
$18 for non-JFX members

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