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Established in 1979 Chabad of Tidewater has continuously served the needs of the Jewish communities of Southeastern Virginia. Chabad of Tidewater strives to share Judaism with Jews from all walks of life. Chabad of Tidewater follows the mission of the worldwide Chabad movement, which is to expose Jewish people worldwide to the many gifts Judaism has to offer. Through innovative programs and a variety of classes Chabad of Tidewater has something to offer all Jews in the Tidewater area.
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Norfolk, VA 23517
Light Shabbat / Holiday Candles at
6:39 PM  -  Friday, September 25
Light Holiday Candles after
7:34 PM  -  Shabbat, September 26
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7:33 PM  -  Sunday, September 27
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Sukkot
Sep. 25 - Oct. 2
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All of Him
That force that holds electrons in their orbit and planets in theirs, explodes incessantly within the stars above and is the darkness that fills the empty space—that force is a single whole, and it is G‑d. It is not all of G‑d. It is an expression of G‑d. All of it could disappear in a single instant, and for Him nothing would have changed. Where is it that you can find all of G‑d? Wherever He wishes to be...