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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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  • Behind Every Great Jew Is a Great MotherSarah, the first Jewish mother, is a shining example of the great power that every woman has over he... Read More
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Candle Lighting Times
Mercer Island, WA
Light Candles at
5:36 PM  -  Friday, October 30
Shabbat Ends
6:40 PM  -  Shabbat, October 31
Weekly Torah Portion
Vayeira
Upcoming Holiday
Chanukah
Dec. 4 - Dec. 12
Daily Thought
Faith, Intellect, Wisdom
Blind faith believes that which it is told, because it wants to believe. Intellect believes that which it understands, because it wants to attain understanding. Wisdom believes that which is true, because it is true. Wisdom doesn’t have to fit that which some self-serving faith wishes to believe. Neither does it await the approval of intellect to say, “This can be understood.” Wisdom is a power of vision, the power to see “that which is” without attempting to fit it into any mold. It is not blind at all, but it is nevertheless faith beyond reason. Because when...
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