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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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The ancient Book of Formation teaches that there is more to the universe than time and space. There is a soul. Whatever is found in the universe’s soul is found somewhere in its space. And whatever is found in space, is found in time. In the soul of the universe there is a consciousness from which all consciousness extends. In space, there is the Land of Israel, a space from which all space is nurtured. In time, there is Rosh Hashanah, a time from which all time is renewed. It is not just a starting point, but a head, a new beginning of time, when a new...