Think:

To build the Sanctuary for G-d in the desert the people brought “Gold, silver and copper.”

“Gold” represents the purity and perfection of the tzaddik, the person who never errs.

“Silver” represents the great yearning of the baal teshuvah (“returnee” or penitent) for closeness to G‑d—a yearning many times more powerful than that of the tzaddik, because it is a yearning from afar (kessef, the Hebrew word for silver, also means “yearning”).

Copper, the lowliest of metals, represents the good deeds of the sinner.

G‑d's home on earth is complete only when it includes all three types of people, and all three elements within ourselves. Every part of us is needed to build a home for G-d, not only our best selves, but even our lowest moments must be forged into a home for G-d.

Wishing you an uplifting Shabbat,

Rabbi Mendy & Mussy

p.s. As always, we would love to chat with you over coffee or drinks, about Judaism, or just life - reply to this email.

Passover is just around the corner and we're excited to spread the joy by gifting you a box of delicious Shemurah Matzah!

Shemurah Matzah is a special handmade Matzah baked with love, care, and a whole lotta tradition. You can practically hear the Israelites marching out of Egypt with every bite.

Reserve your gift here

Of interest:

• In 1948, almost nobody in L.A. knew about shmurah matzah; now everybody wants it. Bonanza in a Box: How a Passover Tradition Became a Hollywood Hit

• High fashion is emanating from… the halls of Jewish day schools everywhere! From Vogue, “It's Not Modest Dressing. It's the Torah-Teacher Aesthetic.”  

• Jewish Birthday Initiative:

To mark and celebrate Rebbeztin Chaya Mushka Schneerson's birthday (she was the Grand Rebbetzin of Chabad the birthday is 25 Adar) I am bumping back up our Jewish Birthday Initiative to inspire you to celebrate your Jewish birthday (in addition) to your secular birthdays. 

We can send you a notification regarding your Jewish birthday with the birthday traditions and ideas on how to celebrate.

Please fill out your information in this form and we will take it from there. (All information remains confidential and secure and is not sold or shared)

Happy Birthday!

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• Followed by Kiddush and Cholent

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3/22 : Mensch Club - Burgers and Beer

3/26 : Elijah's Cup - New Moon + JWC

3/28 : New Moon Circle

4/5 : Passover Seder

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