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Congregations May 2022

May 4

Chabad of Nashville will present an evening with Kabbalah Coach Shimona Tzukernik, on Tuesday, May 31, 7:30 PM on Zoom. Shimona will present a talk on, “Forgiving for Good,” as participants will learn when and how to let go and move on. 

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Community Listings May 2022

May 4

Israeli dance doesn't require any previous experience or fitness level. It's a fun and easy way to get exercise, make new friends and it's free! Please come join us!    Tues evenings - 5:30-6:45 PM  at the JCC - Easy to Advanced Sessions held in the gym. Contact Judy Given for more information given223@bellsouth.net    Friday mornings - advance session only - 11:15 -12:45 at the JCC in the gym. Contact Evelyn Koch at kochevelyn@hotmail.com   

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What’s at the core of our Jewish identities?

May 3

In 1982, Rabbi David Hartman wrote a powerful essay titled, “Auschwitz or Sinai?” There, Hartman asks himself about the defining event that should be shaping our Jewish identities today. 

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Dear Esther May 2022

May 3

This month represents a bit of a departure from my usual advice column where I answer reader’s letters. With all the conflict in the world right now, I felt it timely to talk about resolving conflict. When two people have a disagreement, either party (or both) can find it difficult to apologize. Making amends can be tough but it doesn’t have to be if you follow a few basic steps. Reading the steps is simple, but sometimes it’s easier said than done. 

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Governor Lee Receives Passover Gift

May 2

In honor of the Festival of Passover Rabbi Yitzchok Tiechtel from Chabad of Nashville met with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and shared a gift of Hand Made Shmurah Matzah from the Holy Land of Israel. Governor Lee also signed a special proclamation designating Tuesday, April 12, as Education and Sharing Day USA, in honor of the birthday of the Rebbe of Blessed Memory. 

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Nurturing Fins and Scales in our Children

May 2

Recently, we read on Shabbat about the laws of kashrut, and we learned of the two characteristics which render creatures of the sea Kosher. It is stated in the Book of Leviticus, chapter 11, “These shall you eat of all that are in the waters: whatever has fins and scales.” 

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