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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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Mercer Island, WA
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4:17 PM  -  Friday, November 13
Shabbat Ends
5:23 PM  -  Shabbat, November 14
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Chanukah
Dec. 4 - Dec. 12
Daily Thought
Thoughts Give Life
Thoughts can give life. Thoughts can kill. For example, a soldier. The Torah commands a soldier at war, “Do not allow your heart to weaken. Do not fear. Do not panic.” Imagine this: An army is racing towards you. Your eyes have witnessed their savagery. How can you command your heart not to fear? Maimonides explains: Don't think those thoughts and you will not fear. Dodge them as you dodge a flying arrow. Because such thoughts threaten not only your life, they endanger the entire...
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