Chabad Lubavitch of Waukesha is inviting all Jews to participate in this year's Passover celebration.
Editor's note: The following article was submitted by the Chabad Lubavitch of Waukesha. Few Jewish holidays evoke the same warm sentiments as Passover. The family and friends gathered – the Matzah, wine, and the Pesach melodies, all contribute to Passover’s popularity. This year all Jews, regardless of affiliation or background, are warmly invited to participate in an evening replete with the Mah Nish Tanah, traditional handmade Matzah, four cups of wine, lively dialogue, and an exquisite four-course Kosher for Passover brisket dinner. Chabad of Waukesha will host these communal Passover Seders, on the first and second nights of Passover March 25 and March 26. “Passover is not simply a celebration of the historic liberation of an ancient …
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Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah from Dec. 8 through Dec. 16.
With a small crowd gathered Monday night outside the Waukesha County Courthouse, the Jewish faith community publicly celebrated Hanukkah with a public menorah lighting. Hanukkah is from Dec. 8 through Dec. 16 this year to celebrate the Festival of Lights. The story of Hanukkah celebrates a miracle – the temple menorah only had enough oil to burn for one day during a time of war. But instead, that menorah burned for eight continuous days. “One of the most beautiful, beautiful things happened after the war,” said Rabbi Levi Brook of the Chabad Lubavitch of Waukesha. “They came into the holy temple and they couldn’t find oil their menorah in the temple. All the oil that they found was impure. They found one small jug of oil – a little bit. …
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Sarah Millard
4:41 pm on Friday, March 15, 2013
My impressions are that this church group is very welcoming to all people. You could call the number, but I think they would welcome anyone who wants to attend. more ›