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Classes

FALL 2016

Rabbi Shlomo Pereira, Instructor

Our two fall courses presented below have a common theme: They are the answer to the questions Rabbis are most frequently asked!

  • How do I make the most of the Holidays and Prayer?
  • How do I make Judaism more meaningful and relevant in my life?

To answer these question, we are pleased to present two courses:

  • Holiday Moods
  • Service of the Heart

Course 1 - Holiday Moods

Be informed and inspired about the basic and not so basic aspects of the Jewish Holidays and their spiritual energies.

September 22

The Holidays in Perspective

September 29

Rosh Hashanah

October 6

Yom Kippur

October 13

Sukkot

October 20

Simchat Torah

December 22

Chanukah

Course 2 - Service of the Heart

Like with a sublime piece of music or art, one can only truly appreciate the depth of our prayers by delving deep into their details.

November 3

Why Pray? How to Pray? What to Pray For.

November 10

Basic Structure of the Prayer Services

November 17

Kaddish

December 1

The Silent Amidah

December 8

The Shema

December 15

Aleinu and other Concluding Prayers


  • All classes held at Chabad Community Synagogue, Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:00pm
  • Cost per Course: Members: no charge (registration required); Non-members: $50.

For more information please contact Rabbi Pereira at 804.740.2000 Ext 5 or email shlomo@chabadofva.org