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Chabad Mercer Island is a place where you can celebrate Judaism joyfully and with meaning. A place where Judaism sheds relevant perspective to our daily lives. Filled with opportunities to expand your mind, excite your heart, and touch your soul. Our center offers you a wide range of learning, connection, and outreach opportunities for all ages. Experience is paramount, and your questions are encouraged and embraced.
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Learning & Inspiration
  • Human Language, Intelligence, and TorahThe Rebbe's Classic Treatment of the "Five Voices at Sinai" Read More
  • Shavuot: Your True Self, Free from AnxietyAnxiety and depression are often the result of discomfort or confusion about one's own identity. Read More
  • Celebrating Jewish Life in America We, the Jewish people, feel a deep sense of gratitude to the United States, which welcomed millions... Read More
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Candle Lighting Times
Mercer Island, WA
Light Holiday Candles at
8:29 PM  -  Thursday, May 21
Light Shabbat / Holiday Candles at
8:30 PM  -  Friday, May 22
Shabbat / Holiday Ends
9:48 PM  -  Shabbat, May 23
Weekly Torah Portion
Naso
Upcoming Holiday
Shavuot
May 21 - May 23
Daily Thought
Not About Anything
People think that Torah is about something: that it comes to explain our world, what has happened and what will happen, where each thing belongs and what to do with it. In a way, this is true. But ultimately, Torah isn’t about anything—everything is about Torah. Before creating a world, the sages say, G-d first composed a blueprint from His Torah. This Torah that we unfold in our world is that primordial Torah speaking within the parameters of our world. G‑d emanated light, created a world and filled it with events, people...
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