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PROGRAM GUIDE
5787 · 2026–27

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About
Chabad Jewish Center of Ridgefield is a Jewish educational organization serving Northern Fairfield County CT.Our goal is to ensure Jewish continuity through increasing Jewish pride, knowledge and commitment. We serve the Jewish community with unconditional love for every Jew regardless of background or affiliation.At Chabad, Jewish learning and holidays come to life with our classes, events and programs serving children, youth and adults.Whether it be our Hebrew School , Adult Education or Holiday Events, you are sure to find some way that Chabad can serve you and your family.
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Learning & Inspiration
  • Yizkor of the Child Who Would Rather Not RememberIn the same way others live in space, Jews live in time. It’s all here, all at once. Read More
  • Take the Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah True or False QuizWhat does this day even commemorate, and how do we celebrate? Read More
Weekly Magazine
Water shows up in all sorts of places in Jewish life, from holiday traditions to everyday practices.
There is something genuinely restorative about being unguardedly, uncomplicatedly happy in public. And this is the night the Jewish calendar sets aside for exactly that.
In the same way others live in space, Jews live in time. It’s all here, all at once.
What does this day even commemorate, and how do we celebrate?
Learn how the verse Torah Tzivah in the last Torah portion, which describes Torah as an unforsaken inheritance, conveys the theme of Simchat Torah. Understanding the level of joy on Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkot, together with the advantage of Teshuvah, sheds light on the joy of Simchat Torah.
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Shabbat & Holidays
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Upcoming Holiday
Sep. 25 - Oct. 2
Daily Thought
A Jew entered the Alter Rebbe’s study and said, “Rebbe, I am a simple man. Please explain to me: What is this holiday of Shemini Atzeret?” The Alter Rebbe held his head in his hands for a moment. Then he answered: “For a long journey, you might make a concentrate of the food and drink you will need for the way. At every stop, you mix some of the powder with water, and you have enough for that day.” “Shemini...
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