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Passover (Pesach) 2026Passover (Pesach) celebrates the deliverance of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Our Passover megasite has tools, guides, insights, stories, inspiration—and just about everything you need to celebrate Passover. (But bring your own wine.)
Under the direction of Rabbi Mendel and Devora Jacobs, Chabad of the West Side offers youth programs, adult education courses, community holiday celebrations and many more community services.
12 Facts About the Mysterious Red HeiferOne of the Torah’s most enigmatic commandments that left even King Solomon, the wisest of all humans...Read More
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For a mitzvah is a candle and Torah is light. (Proverbs 6:23)
Every mitzvah shines its particular light into our world. And there will come a time when you will see that light with your eyes.
Except the candles that are lit for Shabbat before sunset. They shine a light you can see right now.
It may seem an ordinary light, just another flame. But there is nothing ordinary about...