CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH

By: Rabbi Yisrael Baron Moses had the historic role of leading the Jews out of Egypt. He was also chosen by G‑d to be His personal messenger to deliver the Torah, His word, to the world. This was the most important communication of all time. If this is the case, why did G‑d choose Moses for these rolls if Moses had a speech impediment? In fact, Moses himself asked this question of G‑d as he was being drafted for the job. Moses was an 80-year-old shepherd when G‑d appeared to him in the burning bush, and drafted him for a career change. Moses argued that there were other people more fit for this job. G‑d responded, "Who has given a mouth to the mute?.." In other words, G‑d said, "Moses, you were chosen specifically because of your lack of communication skills, so that you shall know where your strength comes from, and not let your ego interfere. Realize it is not about you, and just step aside. Just as I have created the heaven and the earth, I will make everything wo...

Mazal Tov! At Chabad of Sunny Isles Beach, we celebrated a Pidyon Haben last week. Every Jewish boy has a Bris on the eighth day, but did you know there is a special celebration for the firstborn boy when he turns thirty days old?  It is called a Pidyon Haben.  As the Mitzvah is prescribed in the Torah, the firstborn boy is redeemed for five silver coins from the Cohen. This is a commemorative of G-d sparing the Jewish firstborn during the final of the ten plagues in Egypt. For more information http://sunnychabad.org/pidyonhaben

Tuesday night was full of excitement at Chabad of Sunny Isles Beach, as Toby's Jewish Women's Circle got together for an exciting event. The theme was "Celebration of Light."  Toby began the evening by explaining the day's significance, as the corresponding Hebrew date was 19 Kislev. The day we celebrate the liberation of the first Chabad Rebbe from Czarist imprisonment. On this day, Chassidic philosophy gained freedom as well, as the Rebbe's teachings were vindicated. We celebrate as beneficiaries who can now enrich our lives and relationship with each other and Hashem.  "The unique gifts that women were bestowed with allow us to materialize the lofty ideas of Chassidic philosophy into practical outcomes," said Toby, as she introduced Rivkah Goldstein, a noted and famous author who spoke about bringing light into our marriage, parenting, and self-worth. Rivkah is the author of "Creating a Life that Matters, " a book she wrote for her only ...