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November 24, 2023

5,000 Rabbis

I want to share with you the inspiring experience I had at the annual gathering of 5,000 rabbis in Brooklyn, New York. The theme for this year centered around solidarity f ... (Read More)

By Rabbi Mendy Piekarski

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November 24, 2023

The Longest Hatred

We need to talk about Jew-hating. I know the preferred euphemism is â€œanti-Semitism,â€ but my father, who grew up in Texas during the Depression as the s ... (Read More)

Joel Bellman

By Joel Bellman

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October 27, 2023

Chabad of Topanga Launches â€˜Acts of Goodness Campaignâ€™ for Brethren in Israel

October 27, 2023 Topanga Shows Solidarity through Acts of Goodness and Kindness. Responding to the recent terror attack in Israel that saw more than 1,000 ... (Read More)

By Rabbi Mendy Piekarski

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October 27, 2023

Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future

October 27, 2023 It was a festive occasion in October as church members of Topanga Christian Fellowship celebrated the first project of a Beautification camp ... (Read More)

Flavia Potenza

By Flavia Potenza

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October 13, 2023

A Prayer from the Heart

October 13, 2023 As we just concluded the Jewish High Holidays, a remarkable story comes to mind, which I would like to share with you: In the village of Me ... (Read More)

By Rabbi Mendy Piekarski

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September 1, 2023

Remembering & Preparing for the High Holidays

In the waning days of summer during the early 1940s, a tale of courage and determination unfolded in the midst of dire circumstances. Meir Halberstam, a 13-year ... (Read More)

By Rabbi Mendy Piekarski

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September 1, 2023

Greg Humphries, 1947-2023 â€” â€˜His Heart Belonged to Everyoneâ€™

Judge Kathryn Solorzano â€œI just learned of his departureâ€¦Absolutely loved everything about this lawyer and manâ€¦ I will be thinking about him every day fo ... (Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

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August 18, 2023

Jewish Wisdom in a Vibrant Learning Community

Chabad of Topanga announces the launch of its Fall 2023, Winter 2024, and Spring 2024 courses! Aspiring learners are invited to join the Topanga community and e ... (Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

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Unexpected Opportunities

The other day, while walking outside, I came across a tiny hatchling on the ground. It couldnâ€™t fly or move yet and appeared hungry. Upon closer inspection, I ... (Read More)

By Rabbi Mendy Piekarski

â€˜Read it in Hebrewâ€™

â€˜Read it in Hebrewâ€™ There is no way I can learn Hebrew in 5 weeks.â€ â€œIt takes 5 years to learn Hebrew, not 5 weeks.â€ â€œI tried learning Hebre ... (Read More)

By Rabbi Mendy Piekarski

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The Dogs of Dog Days & Other Pets We Love

In ancient Greece and Rome, the Dog Days were believed to be a time of drought, bad luck, and unrest, when dogs and men alike would be driven mad by the extreme ... (Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

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What is Truly Important in Life?

â€œI was supposed to be on the submersible Titanâ€ I want to share some thoughts on the recent incident involving the submersible Titanâ€and its ill-fated ... (Read More)

By Rabbi Mendy Piekarski

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The Story of a Magic Garden

July 29, 2022 | Reprinted with permission of the Stratford Crier By Andrea Byrne, Editor There is such a place, you know, and itâ€™s here in Stratford, on ... (Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

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The Will Geer Memorial

Theatricum Botanicumâ€™s gardens around the theater this year are exceptionally lush and beautiful following the winter rains. But we were there to see the Will ... (Read More)

Flavia Potenza

By Flavia Potenza

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â€˜Queen Margaretâ€™s Version of Shakespeareâ€™s War of the Rosesâ€™ Shines at Theatricum

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum continues its 50th Anniversary Summer Season with a production of â€œQueen Margaretâ€™s Version of Shakespeareâ€™s War of the Ros ... (Read More)

Annemarie Donkin

By Annemarie Donkin

When is it appropriate to lie?

â€œRabbi, my child goes to school, where there are various influences with beliefs that are different from my religion. When would it be appropriate for my chil ... (Read More)

By Rabbi Mendy Piekarski

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The Angel from Auschwitz

Here is a meaningful story that I recently heard about a man who was considered an angel for so many people. His name was Sol Teichman. He was a successful busi ... (Read More)

By Rabbi Mendy Piekarski

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The Joy of Purim

A few years ago I volunteered with friends to read the Megillah and celebrate Purim in the federal prison of North Carolina. It was an emotional experience to s ... (Read More)

By Rabbi Mendy Piekarski

An Evening of Song, Storytelling, and Inspiration

This winter, Rabbi Mendy Piekarski of Chabad of Topanga will offer â€Judaism: The Soundtrack,â€ for an evening of immersive musical experience, featuring Jewi ... (Read More)

The Canyon Chronicle

By The Canyon Chronicle

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