Chabad Brighton is delighted to welcome Shavuot, a joyous two-day festival commemorating the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai over 3,300 years ago. What is Shavuot? Shavuot, also known as the […]
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On Sunday 26 May 2024, Chabad Brighton hosted a wonderful Lag B’Omer celebration at Hove Rugby Club. It was a day filled with joy, community spirit, and meaningful remembrance. Lag
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Lag B’Omer is a festive day on the Jewish calendar, celebrated for a twofold reason. The Talmud describes how, during the period of Sefirat HaOmer (the days between Passover and
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Spring has sprung in Brighton and Hove, and along with the beautiful blooms comes a unique Jewish tradition: Counting the Omer. For 49 days, from the second night of Passover until Shavuot, we embark on a
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One of the more well-known discussion points during the Pesach Seder relates to the opening passage, where it is written in Aramaic, “Here is the bread of affliction,” referring to
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We at Chabad Brighton wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our Purim celebrations! It was a joyous day filled with laughter, costumes, and
Let Your Hair Down (or Up)⁉️ Purim is such a wonderful time to let go 🤸♀️💃🤸🏼🕺🏼🤸🏻♂️🤹Because what do we really know ???When the world has gone nuts 🥴People stuck in
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A story is told that one day the grandson of the Maggid of Mezritch. (Successor of the Baal Shem Tov d. 1772) came running to him in tears. The Maggid
Unveil the history, rituals, and timeless lessons behind the festival of lights.
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As the vibrant hues of autumn surround us, we eagerly approach the enchanting weeklong celebration of Sukkot. From September 29 to October 6, 2023, our community will come together to
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Sukkot is a vibrant Jewish holiday observed around the world, marking the joyful harvest season and commemorating how G‑d protected the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt. Lasting for a
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In the Jewish calendar, the High Holy Days are like the engine that moves the year forward. These special times, called the High Holidays, are a mix of happiness and
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What is Shavout? Shavuot (or Shavous as it is commonly spelt in the Ashkenazi community), is one of the most significant holidays in the Jewish calendar. This festive occasion not
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Passover, or Pesach in Hebrew, is one of the most important and meaningful festivals in the Jewish calendar. It celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, and their journey to the Promised Land. It also reminds us of the power of faith, courage and redemption.
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Chabad Brighton, recently invited the Jewish community of Brighton, Hove, and the surrounding areas of Sussex to come together and celebrate Purim in style. This annual festival, which fell on
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Purim is a Jewish holiday that is celebrated on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar, which usually falls in late February or early March on the Gregorian
On Sunday 18 December 2022, Jews across the globe celebrated the Jewish Festival of Lights, ‘Chanukah’, playing fun games with their friends and families, spinning dreidels, eating latkes and donuts,
