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4 September 204 Elul 5774/Tishrei 5775 vwwga, hra, swwga, kukt ELUL The month of Elul is the time to reflect on the passing year, to examine our behavior and to correct any shortcomings. In synagogues throughout the world, extra prayers are recited daily and the Shofar is sounded every weekday. THE KING IS IN THE FIELD When the king leaves his guarded palace and travels through the fields, he makes himself accessible to all and the people stop what they are doing and come out to greet him, excited by the rare opportunity to see their king up-close. During the month of Elul, G-d is more accessible to us, His people. This notion compels us to stop and reach out to him through repentance, prayer and charity. ELUL 8 Known as Chai Elul, the life of Elul. Birthday of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov (698), founder of the Chassidic movement, and of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (745), founder of the Chabad movement. ELUL After midnight, we recite Selichot (special penitential prayers). We continue to recite Selichot every morning until Rosh Hashanah. ROSH HASHANAH Rosh Hashanah (literally, the head of the year) is the beginning of the Jewish year and the birthday of all of creation. It commemorates the creation of Adam and Eve, the first humans. Man was the first to acknowledged G-d s kingship over the universe, and on Rosh Hashanah we renew this commitment to G-d and His commandments. THE SHOFAR The sounding of the Shofar (the ram s horn) is a central observance of Rosh Hashanah. The Shofar calls many things to mind: It symbolizes our coronation of G-d as King, it is a wake up call to return to G-d, and it presages the coming of Moshiach, whose arrival will be heralded by the Great Shofar. Shofar, by Rosa Katznelson

5 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat kukt u Elul 6 2 kukt z Elul 7 3 kukt j Elul 8 4 kukt y Elul 9 5 kukt h Elul 0 6 kukt th Elul ki teitzei Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 2 7 kukt ch Elul 2 8 kukt dh Elul 3 9 kukt sh Elul 4 0 kukt uy Elul 5 kukt zy Elul 6 2 kukt zh Elul 7 3 kukt jh Elul 8 ki tavo Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 3 & 4 4 kukt yh Elul 9 5 kukt f Elul 20 6 kukt tf Elul 2 7 kukt cf Elul 22 8 kukt df Elul 23 9 kukt sf Elul kukt vf Elul 25 nitzavim - vayeilech Shabbat Selichot Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 5 & 6 2 kukt uf Elul kukt zf Elul kukt jf Elul kukt yf Elul hra, t Tishrei 26 hra, c Tishrei 2 27 hra, d Tishrei 3 HA AZINU Shabbat Shuva Eruv Tavshilin st day of ROSH HASHANAH 2nd day of ROSH HASHANAH 28 hra, s Tishrei 4 29 hra, v Tishrei 5 30 hra, u Tishrei 6 Fast of Gedaliah September Elul 5774/Tishrei 5775

6 October 204 Tishrei/Cheshvan 5775 vwwga, iuaj hra, At the Torah, by Rosa Katznelson YOM KIPPUR Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. It is day of spiritual cleansing: We acknowledge our shortcomings and transgressions, with a firm resolution for a better future; G-d promises us forgiveness, and the chance for a fresh start. We refrain from work, and avoid any food or drink, as well as washing, using oils or lotions, marital relations and regular (leather) shoes. SUKKOT The name Sukkot is derived from the word Sukkah, or hut. In commemoration of the protective clouds of glory with which G-d surrounded the Jewish people on their way out of Egypt, we live in makeshift huts during the seven days of this holiday. During Sukkot, we observe the special mitzvah of shaking the Lulav (palm branch) and the Etrog (citron). Taken together with the Hadas (myrtle) and the Aravah (willow), these very different plant species represent the unity of disparate types of Jews who, each in their own way, are vital components of the Jewish nation. SIMCHAT TORAH Simchat Torah marks the day we complete the reading of the Torah in its annual cycle. On the evening of Simchat Torah, (and in many communities, on the previous evening of Shemini Atzeret as well) we make seven Hakafot (circuits) around the table upon which the Torah is read, dancing and rejoicing with the Torah scrolls. During morning services on Simchat Torah, we complete the Torah, reading the last Torah portion. We immediately start reading the Torah from the beginning again remembering that the Torah is an endless source of wisdom, each cycle challenging us to discover its ever deeper meaning.

7 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat hra, z hra, j hra, y Tishrei 7 Tishrei 8 Tishrei 9 hra, h Tishrei 0 Yizkor YOM KIPPUR 5 hra, th Tishrei hra, ch hra, dh hra, sh hra, uy hra, zy Tishrei 2 Tishrei 3 Tishrei 4 Tishrei 5 Tishrei 6 hra, zh Tishrei 7 Eruv Tavshilin st day of SUKKOT 2nd day of SUKKOT hra, jh hra, yh hra, f hra, tf hra, cf hra, df Tishrei 8 Tishrei 9 Tishrei 20 Tishrei 2 Tishrei 22 Tishrei 23 2nd Intermediate day hra, sf Tishrei 24 BEREISHIT Blessing of new month Isru Chag 2nd Intermediate day 3rd Intermediate day 4th Intermediate day HOSHANA RABA Yizkor Eruv Tavshilin SHEMINI ATZERET SIMCHAT TORAH hra, vf hra, uf hra, zf hra, jf hra, yf hra, k Tishrei 25 Tishrei 26 Tishrei 27 Tishrei 28 Tishrei 29 Tishrei 30 New moon: 9:02 6/8 PM iuaj t Cheshvan noach iuaj c iuaj d iuaj s Cheshvan 2 Cheshvan 3 Cheshvan 4 iuaj v Cheshvan 5 iuaj u 30 3 Cheshvan 6 iuaj z Cheshvan 7 October Tishrei/Cheshvan 5775

8 November 204 Cheshvan/Kislev 5775 vwwga, ukxf iuaj CHESHVAN Passing of our Matriarch Rachel, wife of Yaakov. Rachel passed away in 563 BCE as Yaakov was returning home to his parents. She is buried in Bethlehem. Shmitah the Sabbatical Year The Jewish year 5775, which began this past Rosh Hashanah, is observed as the Shmitah, the Sabbatical year. The Torah obligates us to leave the land of Israel fallow, and that landowners relinquish ownership of all that does grow so that everyone, even animals, could freely enjoy it. This practice is repeated every seventh year. Similar to the day of Shabbat, which is observed weekly, the Sabbatical year reminds us that the G-dly blessing is the true source of our sustenance. The Torah promises that farmers will have enough left from the prior year to sustain them until after the Shmitah. In addition, this year offered farmers the opportunity to spend some time focusing on higher, more spiritual pursuits. Noach s Ark, by Tomer Camus,

9 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat iuaj j Cheshvan 8 lech lecha iuaj ch Cheshvan iuaj y 9 Cheshvan iuaj 0 h Cheshvan iuaj th Cheshvan 2 Cheshvan iuaj 3 dh Cheshvan iuaj 4 sh iuaj uy Cheshvan 5 vayeira iuaj zy Cheshvan 6 Cheshvan iuaj 7 zh Cheshvan iuaj jh 8 Cheshvan iuaj 9 yh Cheshvan iuaj 20 f Cheshvan iuaj tf 2 iuaj cf Cheshvan 22 chayei sarah iuaj jf Cheshvan iuaj 23 df iuaj sf iuaj vf iuaj uf iuaj zf Cheshvan 24 Cheshvan 25 Cheshvan 26 Cheshvan 27 Cheshvan 28 iuaj yf Cheshvan 29 toldot Blessing of new month New moon: 9:42 7/8 AM ukxf t ukxf c ukxf d ukxf s ukxf v ukxf u Kislev Kislev 2 Kislev 3 Kislev 4 Kislev 5 Kislev 6 30 ukxf j Kislev 8 ukxf z Kislev 7 vayeitzei November Cheshvan/Kislev 5775

10 December 204 Kislev/Tevet 5775 vwwga,,cy ukxf Kislev 9 Chassidic Rosh Hashanah. Yartzeit of Rabbi Dov Ber of Mezritch, the second leader of the Chassidic movement (772). Release from prison of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, founder of the Chabad movement (798). His triumphant release marked a turning point in the spreading of Chassidic thought, and this date is celebrated in many communities throughout the world. CHANUKAH The kindling of the Menorah is the focal point of the Chanukah holiday, symbolizing religious freedom and the strength of the Jewish spirit. The menorah is kindled on each of the eight nights of Chanukah, this year beginning Tuesday night, December 6th. The Menorah is placed at the left side of a central doorway of the home, or at the front window. The candles should be lit immediately following sunset, and should be prepared so that they will remain lit for at least a half hour after dusk. In keeping with Shabbat observance, the Menorah is lit before the Shabbat candles on Friday evening and after the Havdalah ceremony at the end of Shabbat. Gather all family members and light the Shamash, the service candle. Recite the proper blessings and then light the candles beginning from the left. Then place the Shamash at its designated place, separated from the other candles. Reb Lazar s Menorah, by Rosa Katznelson

11 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat ukxf y ukxf h ukxf th ukxf ch ukxf dh Kislev 9 Kislev 0 Kislev Kislev 2 Kislev 3 ukxf sh Kislev 4 vayishlach ukxf uy ukxf zy ukxf zh Kislev 5 Kislev 6 Kislev 7 ukxf jh Kislev 8 In evening begin Tal U Matar ukxf yh Kislev 9 ukxf f 2 3 Kislev 20 ukxf tf Kislev 2 vayeishev 4 ukxf cf Kislev 22 ukxf df ukxf sf ukxf vf ukxf uf ukxf zf Kislev 23 Kislev 24 Kislev 25 Kislev 26 Kislev 27 ukxf jf Kislev 28 mikeitz Blessing of new month chanukah chanukah chanukah chanukah ukxf yf ukxf k,cy t,cy c,cy d,cy s Kislev 29 Kislev 30 Tevet Tevet 2 Tevet 3 Tevet 4 New moon: 0:3 PM ,cy v Tevet 5 vayigash chanukah chanukah chanukah chanukah,cy z Tevet,cy 6 u Tevet 7,cy Tevet j 8,cy y Tevet 9 December Kislev/Tevet 5775

12 January 205 Tevet/Shevat 5775 vwwga, yca,cy TEVET 0 Observed as a fast day. On this date, Jerusalem was placed under siege by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar, resulting in the destruc tion of the First Temple (422 BCE). TEVET 24 Yartzeit of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, founder of the Chabad movement (83). SHEVAT 0 Yartzeit of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, sixth leader of Chabad Lubavitch (950). Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak fought to preserve Jewish life in the U.S.S.R. until he was imprisoned, threatened with his life, and finally forced to leave (927). In 940 he came to the United States and established the network of Chabad-Lubavitch educational institutions throughout the U.S.A. and across the world. This day also marks the beginning of the leadership of his son-in-law Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, known as the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Divine View, by Haim R. Sherrf, (54) 9666-ART(278) /

13 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat,cy h Tevet 0 2,cy th Tevet 3,cy ch Tevet 2 Vayechi Shabbat Chazzak Fast of Tevet 0 4,cy dh Tevet 3,cy sh Tevet 4 Tevet,cy 5 uy Tevet,cy zy 6 Tevet,cy 7 zh Tevet,cy jh 8,cy yh Tevet 9 shemot,cy f,cy tf,cy cf,cy df,cy sf,cy vf Tevet 20 Tevet 2 Tevet 22 Tevet 23 Tevet 24 Tevet 25,cy uf Tevet 26 Va eira Blessing of new month,cy zf,cy jf,cy yf yca t yca c yca d Tevet 27 Tevet 28 Tevet 29 Shevat Shevat 2 Shevat 3 New moon: :5 /8 AM yca s Shevat 4 BO yca v yca u yca z yca j yca y yca h Shevat 5 Shevat 6 Shevat 7 Shevat 8 Shevat 9 Shevat 0 yca th Shevat beshalach Shabbat Shira January Tevet/Shevat 5775

14 February 205 Shevat/Adar 5775 vwwga, rst yca Arrival, by Rosa Katznelson SHEVAT 5 TU B SHEVAT In Jewish tradition, the fifteenth day of Shevat marks the New Year for the trees, opening the season in which trees begin to bud in the Holy Land. It is customary celebrate this date by enjoying some fruit, especially the five fruits mentioned in the Torah in connection with Israel: Grapes, Figs, Pomegranates, Olives, and Dates. SHEVAT 22 Yartzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, wife of the Lubavitcher Rebbe (988). ADAR 7 Birthday and Yartzeit of Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses), who led the Jewish people out of Egyptian bondage. THE WEEKLY TORAH READING According to our tradition, the custom of reading from the Torah in the Synagogue every Shabbat is one of the oldest Jewish customs, instituted by Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses) himself. The Torah was divided by Moshe into 54 portions, which is the maximum number of regular readings possible during a Jewish calendar year. The regular cycle is suspended during Jewish holidays, when we read holiday themed portions instead. Most years, it becomes necessary to occasionally group two portions together in order to complete the cycle on time for Simchat Torah. Our lives are built around the calendar cycles: The year, the month, the week. Every day, the current Torah Reading offers a fresh source of inspiration. Though repeated again and again, there is always a new insight, a new guidance, a new commentary on the here and the now. This is the Jewish way of living with the times.

15 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat yca ch Shevat 2 yca dh yca sh yca uy yca zy yca zh Shevat 3 Shevat 4 Shevat 5 Shevat 6 Shevat 7 yca jh Shevat 8 yitro TU B SHEVAT yca yh yca f yca tf Shevat 9 Shevat 20 Shevat 2 yca cf yca df yca sf Shevat 22 Shevat 23 Shevat 24 yca vf Shevat 25 Mishpatim Blessing of new month Parshat Shekalim yca uf yca zf yca jf yca yf yca k rst t Shevat 26 Shevat 27 Shevat 28 Shevat 29 Shevat 30 Adar New moon: :59 2/8 PM rst c Adar 2 terumah 22 rst d Adar 3 rst s rst v rst u rst z rst j Adar 4 Adar 5 Adar 6 Adar 7 Adar 8 rst y Adar 9 tetzaveh Parshat Zachor February Shevat/Adar 5775

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18 March 205 Adar/Nissan 5775 vwwga, ixhb rst PURIM The actual story of Purim, as told in the Scroll of Esther, is as fascinating and spellbinding as any best seller. Yet, though it is sacred scripture, we do not find the name of G-d mentioned even once! But within the intricate details of the Megillah, we can detect the unmistakable hand of Divine Providence. And the closer we examine the story, the more we discover that even seemingly insignificant events are precisely arranged by the hand of the Almighty. THE MITZVOT OF PURIM ARE: The Fast of Esther, held before Purim, to commemorate the day of prayer and fasting which the Jews held before their victory. Listen to the reading of Megillat Esther (the Scroll of Esther) at night and day, recounting the story of Purim. Send gifts containing at least two types of ready-to-eat food to one or more friends on the day of Purim. These gifts, called Mishloach Manot ( sending portions ), should preferably be sent via a third party. Give Matanot L evyonim ( gifts of charity to the poor ). While Tzedakah (charity) is a year-round responsibility, it is a particularly special Mitzvah on Purim. Give to at least two needy individuals during Purim day. Celebrate with a special festive and joyous meal. We Wish You All a Joyous Purim! NISAN Birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson (902). Purim, by Boris Shapiro, available at / Jberg@worldtradecopiers.com

19 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat rst h Adar 0 rst th rst ch rst dh rst sh rst uy Adar Adar 2 Adar 3 Adar 4 Adar 5 rst zy Adar 6 ki tisa Fast of Esther Shushan Purim rst zh rst jh rst yh rst f rst tf rst cf Adar 7 Adar 8 Adar 9 Adar 20 Adar 2 Adar 22 Purim rst df Adar 23 vayak heil-pekudei Parshat Parah Shabbat Chazzak Blessing of new month rst sf rst vf rst uf rst zf rst jf rst yf Adar 24 Adar 25 Adar 26 Adar 27 Adar 28 Adar 29 New moon: 2:43 3/8 PM ixhb t Nissan vayikra Parshat Hachodesh ixhb c ixhb d ixhb s ixhb v ixhb u ixhb z Nissan 2 Nissan 3 Nissan 4 Nissan 5 Nissan 6 Nissan 7 ixhb j Nissan 8 TZAV Shabbat HaGadol 29 ixhb y Nissan 9 30 ixhb h Nissan 0 3 ixhb th Nissan March Adar/Nissan 5775

20 April 205 Nissan/Iyar 5775 vwwga, rhht ixhb CELEBRATING PESACH (PASSOVER) On Pesach we celebrate the birth of the Jewish nation with our miraculous redemption from Egypt. Pesach is celebrated by refraining from eating (or evening owning) any foods which are chametz (leavened), and by participating in a Seder dinner on the first two nights of the holiday. THE SEDER The Pesach Seder, conducted each of the first two nights of Pesach, is the central event of the Passover festival. We drink four cups of wine (or grape juice), remembering the redemption and its four stages. We ask the Four Questions and recite the Haggadah, retelling the story of Passover and the miracles of our redemption. We eat Shmurah Matzah, the plain crackers which aren t allowed to rise, remembering both the simple bread of slaves and the swiftness of the redemption from Egypt. We eat Maror (bitter herbs), remembering the bitterness of the enslavement. THE LAST DAY OF PESACH The eighth and final day of Pesach is associated with the ultimate redemption through Moshiach, and our fervent hope for its imminent arrival. In many communities, a festive Moshiach Meal is organized toward the evening, to emphasize this day s special dimension. Az Yashir Song at the Sea, by Haim R. Sherrf, 54) 9666-ART(278) /

21 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat ixhb ch ixhb dh ixhb sh Nissan 2 Nissan 3 Nissan 4 ixhb uy Nissan 5 5 ixhb zy Nissan 6 Omer Fast of First Born First Seder ixhb zh ixhb jh ixhb yh ixhb f ixhb tf Nissan 7 Nissan 8 Nissan 9 Nissan 20 Nissan 2 Omer 2 Omer 3 Omer 4 Omer 5 Omer 6 st day of PASSOVER Second Seder In the evening count Omer ixhb cf Nissan 22 Omer 7 2nd day of PASSOVER In the evening count Omer 2 Eruv Tavshilin 4th Intermediate day In the evening count Omer 6 7th day of PASSOVER In the evening count Omer 7 st Intermediate day 2nd Intermediate day 3rd Intermediate day In the evening count Omer 3 In the evening count Omer 4 In the evening count Omer 5 2 ixhb df ixhb sf ixhb vf ixhb uf ixhb zf ixhb jf Nissan 27 Omer 2 7 Omer 8 Omer 9 Omer 0 Omer Omer 3 8 Yizkor 8th day of PASSOVER In the evening count Omer 8 ixhb yf Nissan 29 Omer 4 Shemini Pirkei-Avot: Chapter Blessing of new month Isru Chag In the evening count Omer 9 In the evening count Omer 0 In the evening count Omer In the evening count Omer 2 rhht t rhht c rhht d Iyar Iyar 2 Iyar 3 ixhb k Nissan 30 Omer 5 New moon: :27 4/8 AM Omer 6 Omer 7 Omer 8 In the evening count Omer 3 rhht s Iyar 4 Omer 9 In the evening count Omer 4 In the evening count Omer 5 rhht v Iyar 5 Omer 20 rhht u Iyar 6 Omer 2 Tazria-Metzora Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 2 In the evening count Omer 6 In the evening count Omer 7 In the evening count Omer 8 rhht z rhht j rhht y Iyar 7 Iyar 8 Iyar 9 Omer 22 Omer 23 Omer 24 In the evening count Omer 9 rhht h Iyar 0 Omer 25 In the evening count Omer rhht th Iyar Omer 26 In the evening count Omer 2 In the evening count Omer 22 In the evening count Omer 23 In the evening count Omer 24 April Nissan/Iyar 5775 In the evening count Omer 25 In the evening count Omer 26 In the evening count Omer 27

22 May 205 Iyar/Sivan 5775 vwwga, iuhx rhht COUNTING OF THE OMER: Beginning the second evening of Pesach, we count seven weeks until the arrival of the festival of Shavuot. They correspond to the seven weeks, starting from the night of the Exodus, during which our ancestors eagerly awaited the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. PESACH SHENI When the Holy Temple stood in Jerusalem, this day offered a second chance to offer the Passover sacrifice for those who had been unable to bring their offering at the appropriate time. IYAR 8 LAG BA OMER On this date, in the early 2nd century, the students of Rabbi Akiva, the greatest sage of that era, ceased to die from an epidemic. Years later on this same date, his student Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, Mishnaic sage and author of the Zohar (the seminal work of Kabbalah) passed away. Having fulfilled his mission in this world he asked that the anniversary of his death be celebrated as a joyous occasion. Throughout the Land of Israel and indeed in Jewish communities throughout the world this day is marked with festivities and bonfires. In particular, thousands journey to rejoice in the town of Meron, site of Rabbi Shimon s resting place. THE FESTIVAL OF SHAVUOT: Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. It is on this day that we became G-d s chosen people, and He formed a bond with us which shall never be broken. SHAVUOT OBSERVANCES: All-night Torah-study on the first night of Shavuot. This is the best preparation for receiving the Torah! Reading of the Ten Commandments in the synagogue on the first day of Shavuot. Bring your children too! A festive dairy meal is served on the first day of Shavuot. Like milk for an infant, we receive all our spiritual nourishment from the Torah! Lag Ba Omer Bonfire, by Rosa Katznelson

23 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat rhht ch 2 Iyar 2 Omer 27 rhht dh Iyar 3 Omer 28 Acharei-Kedoshim Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 3 In the evening count Omer 28 In the evening count Omer 29 rhht sh rhht uy rhht zy rhht zh rhht jh rhht yh Iyar 4 Iyar 5 Iyar 6 Iyar 7 Iyar 8 Iyar 9 Omer 29 Omer 30 Omer 3 Omer 32 Omer 33 Omer 34 rhht f Iyar 20 Omer 35 Emor Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 4 PESACH SHEINI In the evening count Omer 30 0 rhht tf Iyar 2 Omer 36 In the evening count Omer 3 In the evening count Omer 32 In the evening count Omer 33 LAG B OMER In the evening count Omer 34 In the evening count Omer 35 rhht cf rhht df rhht sf rhht vf rhht uf Iyar 22 Iyar 23 Iyar 24 Iyar 25 Iyar 26 Omer 37 Omer 38 Omer 39 Omer 40 Omer 4 In the evening count Omer 36 rhht zf Iyar 27 Omer 42 Behar-Bechukotai Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 5 Blessing of new month Shabbat Chazzak In the evening count Omer 37 In the evening count Omer 38 In the evening count Omer 39 In the evening count Omer 40 In the evening count Omer 4 In the evening count Omer 42 In the evening count Omer 43 rhht jf rhht yf iuhx t iuhx c iuhx d iuhx s Iyar 28 Iyar 29 Sivan Sivan 2 Sivan 3 Sivan 4 Omer 43 Omer 44 Omer 45 Omer 46 Omer 47 Omer 48 New moon: 2: 5/8 PM iuhx v Sivan 5 Omer 49 Bamidbar Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 6 In the evening count Omer 44 In the evening count Omer 45 iuhx u iuhx z iuhx j iuhx y Sivan 6 Sivan 7 Sivan 8 Sivan 9 st day of SHAVUOT 3 iuhx dh Sivan 3 Yizkor 2nd day of SHAVUOT May Iyar/Sivan 5775 In the evening count Omer 46 Isru Chag In the evening count Omer 47 In the evening count Omer 48 iuhx h Sivan 0 In the evening count Omer iuhx th Sivan 30 iuhx ch Sivan 2 naso Pirkei-Avot: Chapter

24 June 205 Sivan/Tammuz 5775 vwwga, zun, iuhx A PERIOD OF MOURNING On the 7th of Tammuz is observed a day of fasting. On this date, in the year 68, the walls of Jerusalem were breached by the Romans after years of siege. The Jewish forces continued to defend the Temple Mount for another 9 days, until it too fell on the 7th of Av. The Beit HaMikdash, the Holy Temple, was torched late on Av 9. The entire period, totaling 2 days, is observed by not scheduling weddings and in general holding no festivities. From the beginning of Av until after the Ninth of Av (excluding Shabbat), we refrain from consuming meat or wine and from various pleasurable activities as a sign of additional mourning. TISH A B AV THE NINTH OF AV The Ninth of Av has been a sad day on the Jewish calendar from the earliest days of our history as a people. Just one year after our forefathers left Egypt, it was on this date that G-d punished that generation, decreeing that they would wander the desert for forty years, never entering into the Holy Land. The focus of our mourning, however, is on the destruction on this date of both the first Temple (422 BCE) and the second Temple (68 CE). The observances of the fast of Tish a B Av are similar to those of Yom Kippur. These include refraining from any food or drink, wearing leather shoes, washing or showering, using oils or lotions, and from marital relations. Additionally, on the eve of the fast, the scroll of Eichah (Lamentations) is read in the synagogue in a unique chant, which is mournful yet reassuring. Until noon we sit on low seats only, as a mourner does during Shiva. May we merit seeing the ultimate redemption and rebuilding of the Temple by Moshiach, now! Av 5 Several joyful events have occurred on this date, including the end of the 40-year decree upon the Jewish people to wander and die in the desert after leaving Egypt. This date is particularly joyful as it occurs just as we conclude the mourning period over the destruction of the Temple. A Simche in Shtetel, By Boris Shapiro, available at / Jberg@worldtradecopiers.com

25 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat iuhx sh Sivan 4 2 iuhx uy Sivan 5 3 iuhx zy Sivan 6 4 iuhx zh Sivan 7 5 iuhx jh Sivan 8 6 iuhx yh Sivan 9 BEHA ALOTECHA Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 2 iuhx f 7 8 Sivan 20 iuhx tf Sivan 2 9 iuhx cf Sivan 22 0 iuhx df Sivan 23 iuhx sf Sivan 24 2 iuhx vf Sivan 25 3 iuhx uf Sivan 26 Shlach Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 3 Blessing of new month iuhx zf iuhx jf iuhx yf iuhx k zun, t zun, c Sivan 27 Sivan 28 Sivan 29 Sivan 30 Tammuz Tammuz 2 New moon: 2:55 6/8 AM zun, d Tammuz 3 Korach Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 4 zun, s zun, v zun, u zun, z zun, j zun, y Tammuz 4 Tammuz 5 Tammuz 6 Tammuz 7 Tammuz 8 Tammuz 9 zun, h Tammuz 0 Chukat Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 5 zun, th zun, ch Tammuz Tammuz 2 zun, dh Tammuz 3 June Sivan/Tammuz 5775

26 July 205 Tammuz/Menachem Av 5775 vwwga, ct ojbn zun, KOSHER Kashrut: Spiritual Diet for a Small Planet For our physical wellbeing, few things are as important as a healthy diet. But the Kosher laws offer the soul similar benefits, and more. The mystical masters teach us that everything we eat has a bit of holiness a spark of divine energy released when we eat foods prepared in accord with the kosher laws. Just as the body responds to the quality of the food that fuels it, so too the soul: With appropriate foods prepared in the prescribed manner, we absorb the Divine nourishment that makes for a healthy spirit. Adapting your diet to a kosher life style is easier than you might imagine. The shelves of your local supermarket are stocked with literally hundreds and even thousands of products produced under kosher supervision. TEFILLIN Tefillin, or phylacteries, are donned every weekday by Jewish men and boys over the age of 3. The Torah describes Tefillin as a sign, a public statement of Jewish involvement. By donning Tefillin daily, an individual gives expression to his basic feeling of Jewish identity and its importance to him. The Tefillin are placed on the arm facing the heart, and on the head. This signifies the binding of one s emotional and intellectual pow ers to the service of G-d. The straps, stretching from the arm to the hand and from the head to the legs, signify the transmission of intellectual and emotional energy to the hands and feet, symbolizing deed and action. Whoever mourns for Jerusalem will merit to rejoice in its rebuilding, by Haim R. Sherrf, (54) 9666-ART(278) /

27 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat zun, sh zun, uy zun, zy Tammuz 4 Tammuz 5 Tammuz 6 zun, zh Tammuz 7 Balak Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 6 5 zun, jh Tammuz 8 zun, yh zun, f zun, tf zun, cf zun, df zun, sf Tammuz 9 Tammuz 20 Tammuz 2 Tammuz 22 Tammuz 23 Tammuz PINCHAS Pirkei-Avot: Chapter Blessing of new month FAST OF 7th TAMMUZ zun, vf zun, uf zun, zf zun, jf zun, yf ct t ct c Tammuz 25 Tammuz 26 Tammuz 27 Tammuz 28 Tammuz 29 Av Av New moon: 7 8 Matot-Mass ei 3:39 7/8 PM Shabbat Chazzak Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 2 ct d ct s ct v ct u ct z ct j Av 3 Av 4 Av 5 Av 6 Av 7 Av 8 ct y Av 9 DEVARIM Shabbat Chazon ct h ct th ct ch Av 0 Av Av 2 ct dh Av 3 ct sh 30 3 Av 4 ct uy Av 5 FAST OF 9th OF AV July Tammuz/Menachem Av 5775

28 August 205 Menachem Av/Elul 5775 vwwga, kukt ct ojbn ELUL 8 Known as Chai Elul, the life of Elul. Birthday of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov (698), founder of the Chassidic movement, and of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (745), founder of the Chabad movement. ELUL After midnight, we recite Selichot (special penitential prayers). We continue to recite Selichot every morning until Rosh Hashanah. ROSH HASHANAH Rosh Hashanah (literally, the head of the year) is the beginning of the Jewish year and the birthday of all of creation. It commemorates the creation of Adam and Eve, the first humans. Man was the first to acknowledged G-d s kingship over the universe, and on Rosh Hashanah we renew this commitment to G-d and His commandments. THE SHOFAR The sounding of the Shofar (the ram s horn) is a central observance of Rosh Hashanah. The Shofar calls many things to mind: It symbolizes our coronation of G-d as King, it is a wake up call to return to G-d, and it presages the coming of Moshiach, whose arrival will be heralded by the Great Shofar. YOM KIPPUR Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. It is day of spiritual cleansing: We acknowledge our shortcomings and transgressions, with a firm resolution for a better future; G-d promises us forgiveness, and the chance for a fresh start. We refrain from work, and avoid any food or drink, as well as washing, using oils or lotions, marital relations and regular (leather) shoes. Mazal Tov!, by Boris Shapiro, available at / Jberg@worldtradecopiers.com

29 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat ct zy Av 6 va etchanan Shabbat Nachamu Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 3 2 ct zh Av 7 ct jh ct yh ct f ct tf ct cf Av 8 Av 9 Av 20 Av 2 Av 22 ct df Av 23 eikev Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 4 Blessing of new month ct sf ct vf ct uf ct zf ct jf ct yf Av 24 Av 25 Av 26 Av 27 Av 28 Av 29 ct k Av re eh Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 5 New moon: 4:23 8/8 AM kukt t kukt c kukt d kukt s kukt v kukt u kukt z Elul Elul 2 Elul 3 Elul 4 Elul 5 Elul 6 Elul 7 Shoftim Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 6 kukt j kukt y kukt h kukt th kukt ch kukt dh Elul 8 Elul 9 Elul 0 Elul Elul 2 Elul 3 30 kukt uy Elul 5 3 kukt zy Elul 6 August Menachem Av/Elul 5775 kukt sh Elul 4 ki teitzei Pirkei-Avot: Chapter & 2

30 September 205 Elul 5775/Tishrei 5776 uwwga, hra, vwwga, kukt ELUL The month of Elul, the last of the Jewish calendar, is the time to reflect on our actions of the passing year, and to find ways to correct any shortcomings. In synagogues around the world, extra prayers are recited daily and the Shofar is sounded every weekday. THE KING IS IN THE FIELD During the month of Elul, G-d is closer and more accessible to us than the rest of the year. When the king leaves his guarded palace and travels through the fields, he makes himself accessible to all and the people stop what they are doing and come out to greet him, excited by the rare opportunity to see their king up-close. So too with us: The knowledge that G-d is more accessible to us this month compels us to reach out to him through repentance, prayer and charity. ELUL 8 Known as Chai Elul, the life of Elul. Birthday of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov (698), founder of the Chassidic movement, and of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (745), founder of the Chabad movement. ELUL After midnight, we recite Selichot (special penitential prayers). We continue to recite Selichot every weekday from Monday morning until Rosh Hashanah. ELUL The month of Elul, the last of the Jewish calendar, is the time to reflect on our actions of the passing year, and to find ways to correct any shortcomings. In synagogues around the world, extra prayers are recited daily and the Shofar is sounded every weekday. THE KING IS IN THE FIELD During the month of Elul, G-d is closer and more accessible to us than the rest of the year. When the king leaves his guarded palace and travels through the fields, he makes himself accessible to all and the people stop what they are doing and come out to greet him, excited by the rare opportunity to see their king up-close. So too with us: The knowledge that G-d is more accessible to us this month compels us to reach out to him through repentance, prayer and charity. The Eye of the Fish, by Rosa Katznelson,

31 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat kukt zh kukt yh kukt f Elul 7 kukt jh Elul 8 Elul 9 Elul 20 kukt tf Elul 2 ki tavo Shabbat Selichot Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 3 & 4 kukt cf kukt df kukt sf kukt vf kukt uf kukt zf Elul 22 Elul 23 Elul 24 Elul 25 Elul 26 Elul 27 kukt jf Elul 28 nitzavim Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 5 & 6 kukt yf hra, t hra, c hra, d hra, s hra, v Elul 29 Tishrei Tishrei 2 Tishrei 3 Tishrei 4 Tishrei 5 hra, u Tishrei 6 vayeilech Shabbat Shuva st day of ROSH HASHANAH 2nd day of ROSH HASHANAH Fast of Gedaliah hra, z hra, j hra, y hra, h hra, th Tishrei 7 Tishrei 8 Tishrei 9 Tishrei 0 Tishrei hra, ch Tishrei 2 26 hra, dh Tishrei 3 HA AZINU Yizkor YOM KIPPUR hra, sh hra, uy hra, zy Tishrei 4 Tishrei 5 Tishrei 6 hra, zh Tishrei 7 st day of SUKKOT 2nd day of SUKKOT st Intermediate day September Elul 5775/Tishrei 5776

32 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat Tishrei 8 2 Tishrei 9 3 Tishrei 20 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat Cheshvan 9 2 Cheshvan 20 Cheshvan Cheshvan 22 5 Cheshvan 23 6 Cheshvan 24 7 Cheshvan 25 Sukkot Sukkot Sukkot Tishrei 2 Tishrei 22 Tishrei 23 Tishrei 24 Tishrei 25 Tishrei 26 Tishrei 27 Cheshvan 26 Cheshvan 27 Cheshvan 28 Cheshvan 29 Cheshvan 30 Kislev Bereishit Kislev 2 Toldot Shemini Atzeret Simchat Torah Tishrei 28 Tishrei 29 Tishrei 30 Cheshvan Cheshvan 2 Cheshvan 3 Cheshvan 4 Kislev Noach Kislev 4 7 Kislev 5 8 Kislev 6 9 Kislev 7 20 Kislev 8 2 Kislev 9 Vayeitzei Cheshvan 5 Cheshvan 6 Cheshvan 7 Cheshvan 8 Cheshvan 9 Cheshvan 0 Cheshvan Kislev 0 Kislev Kislev 2 Kislev 3 Kislev 4 Kislev Lech-Lecha Kislev 6 Vayishlach Cheshvan 2 Cheshvan 4 Cheshvan 5 Cheshvan 6 Cheshvan 7 Cheshvan 8 Kislev Cheshvan 3 Kislev 8 Vayeira October Tishrei/Cheshvan 5776 November Cheshvan/Kislev 5776 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat Kislev 9 Kislev 20 Kislev Kislev 22 5 Kislev 23 Vayeishev 6 Kislev 24 7 Kislev 25 8 Kislev 26 9 Kislev 27 0 Kislev 28 Kislev 29 2 Kislev 30 Mikeitz Tevet 4 Chanukah Tevet Tevet 3 Chanukah 2 3 Chanukah Chanukah Chanukah Tevet 4 Tevet 5 Tevet Tevet 7 Vayigash Chanukah Chanukah Tevet 8 Tevet 9 Tevet 0 Tevet Tevet Tevet 3 Tevet 4 Vayechi Fast of Tevet 0 Tevet 5 Tevet 6 Tevet 7 Tevet Tevet 9 December Kislev/Tevet 5776