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The High Holidays: 

Rosh Hashanah 2020: begins the evening of Friday September 18 and ends after nightfall Sunday September 20.

 
Rosh Hashanah is the head of the Jewish year. It is a time of prayer, celebration and reflection. Join us as we celebrate Rosh Hashanah with a delicious meal, services and the hearing of the Shofar. 

Yom Kippur 2020: begins the evening of Sunday September 27 and ends after nightfall Monday September 28.

Following Rosh Hashanah is Yom Kippur, the day of atonement. Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year, where we are truly closest to Hashem. For nearly 26 hours we abstain from food and drink, do not wash or apply lotions or creams, do not wear leather footwear, and abstain from marital relations. Instead, we spend the day in synagogue, praying for forgiveness.

Contact Rabbi Itkin at: rabbi@plazachabad.com for more information on high holidays. 

High holiday service schedule:

Contact us at info@plazachabad.com for high holiday services information. 

Sukkot & Simchat Torah: 

Sukkot 2020: Friday October 2-Friday October 9 

Sukkot is a weeklong holiday that celebrates the gathering of the harvest and the miraculous protection Hashem provided when the children of Israel left Egypt. Sukkot is celebrated by dwelling in a sukkah and taking the four kinds: etrog, lulav, three hadassim and two aravot. 

For help with purchasing a lulav, etrog or sukkah contact : rabbi@plazachabad.com

Sukkot Shabbat dinner: Our annual Sukkot Shabbat dinner is an amazing and delicious celebration. Join us as we dine in our beautiful sukkah and fill our bellies full of challah and wine to keep warm during the beautiful fall nights of Kansas City. * This is a young adults only event*

Simchat Torah 2020: Saturday October 10-Sunday October 11

Simchat Torah Celebrations:

Simchat Torah is one of the most joyous celebrations in the Jewish year. Celebrating the conclusion of the Torah we sing, dance, and become drunk with joy. 

Want to join us for Simchat Torah celebrations? Contact rabbi@plazachabad.com for all of your Simchat Torah needs. 

Chanukah 2020: Begins in the evening of Thursday, December 10- the evening of  Friday December 18.

Chanukah is an eight day celebration. “the festival of lights” celebrated each night with a menorah lighting, delicious fried foods and special prayers. 

How to light the menorah:

1.On the first night set one candle to the far right of the menorah. On the second night, add a second candle to the left of the first one, and each night continue adding from right to left.

2. Light the shamash candle. 

3. recite the blessings

4. light the candles. Lighting the newest candle added first (left to right)

Chanukah events:

Girls night Chanukah crafting: Join us as we celebrate Chanukah with a fun Chanukah inspired craft, delicious Chanukah goodies and an inspirational discussion on the miracles of Chanukah. * This event is for young adults only*

Annual Menorah lighting: A fun yearly event for the whole family. Join us as we light up the plaza with the beautiful lights of a menorah. Fire show, hot latkes, donuts, chocolate coins, music and tons of fun. *This event is open to anyone in the community*

Contact info@plazachabad.com for information on this event. 

Purim 2020: Monday, March 9-Wednesday  March 11

The festival of Purim celebrates the Jewish people surviving evil Haman’s plan to kill all the Jews. It is celebrated with Megillah readings, giving to the poor, giving gifts of food and a feast. *our purim celebration is a young adults only event*

Pesach 2020: April 8 to April 16

Pesach is an 8 day holiday. It is the commemoration of the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. It is observed by avoiding leaven and participating in the Seder meals. 

Want to join us for Pesach this year? Contact chana@plazachabad.com for information.

Lag Baomer 2020: Monday May 11- Tuesday May 12

Lag Baomer is the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer which coincided with the 18th of Iyar. We celebrate on this day because of the many joyous events that occurred in the past on this day. 

Shavuot 2020: Thursday May 28- Saturday May 30

Shavuot celebrates the completion of the seven week Omer. The torah was given to the Jewish people on Mount Sinai on Shavuot and each year on this holiday we renew our acceptance of Hashem's gift. It is customary to stay up all night learning Torah, to go to services to hear the reading of the Ten Commandments and to feast. 

Interested in joining us for Shavuot celebrations?

Contact chana@plazachabad.com

Mega Challah Bake:

Once a year we join the rest of the Kansas Jewish community for a mega challah bake. Women of all ages come together and learn to make their own challah from start to finish. 

Interested in this event? Contact chana@plazachabad.com for more information

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