Experience Community at Our Communal Shabbat Dinner with a Splash of Pan-Asian Flavor A Shabbat table is where the noise of the week softens. It’s where laughter mixes with song and every person feels they belong. Friday night, Dec. 5th we’ll gather at Chabad Mercer Island to share a meal that feels both familiar and fresh – the warmth of tradition touched with a hint of new flavor and joy. Shabbat isn’t a break from real life. It’s a reminder of what real life is meant to feel like. Connection. Light. Presence. Join us for a night that fills the body and the soul, where good food and good people meet, and the spirit of Shabbat does the rest. Friday, December 5 | 7:15 PM | Chabad Mercer Island

Your Child Can Be a Miracle Maker This Chanukah!
This Chanukah, step inside the story and make a little miracle of your own!
Join us for the CKids Miracle Makers’ Olive Press, an interactive, hands-on family experience that brings the miracle of oil to life. Together, we’ll crush, press, and filter real olives to create pure oil, just like the Maccabees did.

What to Expect:
✨ Harvest & Press: Kids will roll up their sleeves, gather olives, and experience every step of turning them into shining oil.
🎨 Create & Celebrate: Each child will design their own Miracle Jug Menorah to take home —

THE KABBALAH OF MEANING
Jewish Wisdom For Finding The Purpose That Connects All Parts Of Life

Life is busy. What connects it all? Join this six-session course to discover Judaism’s timeless approach to meaning in life. You’ll hear answers to some of life’s most fundamental questions: What is meaning? Where does it come from? And if we have it all, why do we seek more?

You’ll gain tools to see the meaning in the routines, relationships, and rhythms of time that shape your life. Discover the purpose in what you’ve achieved and in what lies ahead.

A Community Coming Together for Our Seniors GenConnect is more than a project; it's a heartwarming mission to ensure every Jewish senior on Mercer Island, whether living in a senior community, alone, or with family, feels a profound sense of belonging and joy. Our initiative is a powerful response to the isolation and loneliness that many seniors face, offering a beacon of hope and connection. Why GenConnect Is Essential: Our monthly care packages, filled with home-baked challah, lovingly arranged flowers, and letters from Island Hebrew School children, are tangible reminders to our seniors that they are cherished members of our community. These packages are not just gifts; they symbolize our commitment to honoring, respecting, and connecting with the seniors in our midst. GenConnect embodies the Jewish values of caring, intergenerational respect, and the importance of community support.

Chanukah at Mercerdale Park: Fire & Ice
Sunday, December 14 | 5:15 PM
📍 Mercerdale Park, Mercer Island
Free & Open to All
👉 Learn more: www.chabadmercerisland.org/menorah
Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with a spectacular evening of Fire & Ice at Mercerdale Park!
Experience the magic as we light a hand-carved giant ice menorah, bringing warmth, light, and unity to the heart of Mercer Island.
✨ Event Highlights:
Watch the Fire & Ice Menorah Lighting — a breathtaking symbol of Chanukah’s light and resilience
Enjoy traditional holiday treats and gifts for the children
Help launch our Holiday Toy Drive — bring a new toy to share the light with local families
Celebrate with music, warmth, and community spirit
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an unforgettable celebration fil

Picture this: A steaming cup of tea in your hands, a group of incredible Jewish women around you, and a thought-provoking Torah discussion that leaves you inspired, energized, and ready to take on the world. That’s Torah & Tea. What is Torah & Tea? Torah & Tea is a no-fuss, all-heart gathering for Jewish women who crave meaningful conversation, a little soul food, and a warm, welcoming space. Held once a month around Mushka’s dining room table, it’s where wisdom meets warmth, and where friendships flourish as naturally as the tea flows. Why You’ll Love It: A Break from the Daily Hustle – Evenings are packed. Work, family, life- it’s a lot. That’s why Torah & Tea happens during the day, just when you need a breath of fresh air and a moment to reconnect. The Warmth You’ve Been Looking For – It’s not a class, it’s not a lecture- it’s a space. A space where you can ask questions, share ideas, and explore the depth of Jewish wisdom without pretense. Real Conversations, Real Inspiration – We talk about the things that matter. Every session delivers Torah insights you can actually use, helping you navigate life with confidence and clarity.