Book Club - Rebbe: The Life and Teachings of Menachem M. Schneerson, the Most Influential Rabbi in Modern History by Joseph Telushkin
Thursday, February 26, 2026 • 9 Adar 5786
5:30 PM - 6:30 PMFrom his modest headquarters in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, the Rebbe advised some of the world's greatest leaders and shaped matters of state and society. Statesmen and artists as diverse as Ronald Reagan, Robert F. Kennedy, Yitzchak Rabin, Menachem Begin, Elie Wiesel, and Bob Dylan span the spectrum of those who sought his counsel. Rebbe explores Schneerson's overarching philosophies against the backdrop of treacherous history, revealing his clandestine operations to rescue and sustain Jews in the Soviet Union, and his critical role in the expansion of the food stamp program throughout the United States. More broadly, it examines how he became in effect an ambassador for Jews globally, and how he came to be viewed by many as not only a spiritual archetype but a savior. Telushkin also delves deep into the more controversial aspects of the Rebbe's leadership, analyzing his views on modern science and territorial compromise in Israel, and how in the last years of his life, many of his followers believed that he would soon be revealed as the Messiah, a source of contention until this day.
Zoom link will be provided to those who register.
Please RSVP by emailing caryw@chiloopsyn.org.
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2 Adar 5786
Today's Calendar
| Shacharit by RSVP (Orthodox) : 8:05am |
| Volunteer at JUF's Uptown Cafe : 5:30pm |
Friday Night
| Candle Lighting : 5:12pm |
| Egalitarian Minyan on Zoom sponsored by the Crain-Maling Foundation : 6:00pm |
Shabbat Day
| Shacharit by RSVP (Orthodox) : 9:30am |
| Havdalah : 6:21pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Feb 19 Volunteer at JUF's Uptown Cafe Thursday, Feb 19 5:30pm |
Feb 26 |
Mar 4 Gentle Yoga for the Young at Heart with Stephanie Shalit Wednesday, Mar 4 12:00pm |
Mar 10 The Discussion - "The Second Death of Charlie Kirk" by Yair Rosenberg Tuesday, Mar 10 5:30pm |
Mar 11 Gentle Yoga for the Young at Heart with Stephanie Shalit Wednesday, Mar 11 12:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Terumah
| Shabbat, Feb 21 |
Candle Lighting
| Friday, Feb 20, 5:12pm |
Havdalah
| Motzei Shabbat, Feb 21, 6:21pm |
Parshat Zachor
| Shabbat, Feb 28 |
Zmanim
| Alot Hashachar | 5:18am |
| Earliest Tallit | 5:50am |
| Netz (Sunrise) | 6:41am |
| Latest Shema | 9:22am |
| Zman Tefillah | 10:17am |
| Chatzot (Midday) | 12:05pm |
| Mincha Gedola | 12:32pm |
| Mincha Ketana | 3:14pm |
| Plag HaMincha | 4:21pm |
| Shkiah (Sunset) | 5:28pm |
| Tzeit Hakochavim | 6:10pm |
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