On Sunday, November 2/ 11, the Shaare Nashim hashwana celebrated 15 years — and the evening actually became more than a holiday.It was a gentle touch of memory, faith, and feminine power.We gathered under the same sky in which our prayers and laughter were born so many times,to remember the path — from the first dream of being together to a large community that gives light to others.The feast began with a moment of silence — quiet but majestic.The one where every heart thanked for the opportunity to be here, safe, united.There was a film that touched the roots.There were words coming from the depths of his heart — about those who founded "Shaare Nashim" and brought his soul.There were smiles and tears, warm voices from abroad, the song "Shema Isroel" and a prayer that rose above the word.The theme of the evening was the great-grandmother Rachel — a woman of the road, a woman of prayer.Her light presence felt like a quiet breath above each table.Candles burned — for her, for all our women, for peace, for the future.And, of course, there was a female miracle that you can't buy in any book —supporting glances; hugging arms; healing laughter.A delicious table, shared stories, a dance with flowers —and the same atmosphere, which cannot be described, can only be felt.And there was the Kahoot game, prizes, surprises, photos, warm conversations —for a real holiday is always multidimensional: spirituality, joy, and a little pranks that make us alive.This evening is reminiscent of:when women are together, the world gets warmer.When we pray, the sky opens.When we love, miracles are born.We didn't just celebrate our 15th anniversary.We've confirmed again:here is home.Here is the sisterhood.Here are hearts that know how to keep the light on even in dark times.May each of our meetings continue to be a stepping stone to good,a spark that ignites a fire,a step that leads to peace, to faith, to Moshiach. 

Our community has sent humanitarian aid for social space"Bereginya", where IDPs who have lost their homes but have not lost their faith now live and are being held.There are grandmothers quietly remembering their garden and the smell of apples in the yard. There are mothers who put children to sleep with words of hope, instead of fairy tales. There are those who came out of the darkness of war, but continue to seek the light.This initiative took place under the patronage ofChief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Reuven Asman, who constantly emphasizes that helping those who are going through difficulties is not an obligation, but an honor.And today — a little warmth, care and humanity went to them.Supporting those who find it difficult is not just about helping. This is the wisdom of the heart.Because where there is good, life blooms.For when one nation stretches out its hand to another, a power is born that knows no defeat.We're here. We're together.Let this help be a small beam into a great shared light.And may everyone who is in a foreign land today soon return home.In the meantime, we hold them. The way someone once held us.✨ Together we create a future where good wins.

📖 Farbrengen(Hebrew התוועדות — "gathering") is a traditional format of a Hasidic meeting, especially common in the Chabad movement.During the farbrengen, the Hasidim gather to talk about spiritual topics, listen to instructions, sing Hasidic melodies (niguns), recall the stories of the righteous, and share personal thoughts about serving the Supreme.💫 Meaning and purposeThe main goal of dyebrangen is to awaken the soul and strengthen the connection of a person with G-d and with other Jews.In a warm atmosphere of trust and sincerity, participants talk about the importance of prayer, the study of Hasidic works, modesty, dedication and love for one's neighbor.It is at such moments that internal changes are born — not through pressure, but through awareness and inspiration.🌿 Hasidic traditionIn the Hasidic environment they say:“Farbrengen can do what the angel Michael cannot.”This statement emphasizes that the power of unity and brotherly love among Jews can bring about a special blessing in Heaven.🕊️ Role of the MashpyTypically, the paint brangen is led by a mashpy, a spiritual mentor who guides the conversation and inspires the participants.But the essence of the meeting is not in formalities, but in sincere communication: sometimes the most important words are heard not from the rostrum, but between two people at a common table.🍷 "Lechaim"— a symbol of joy and an open heartA toast "Lechaim" — a glass of wine or vodka, as a symbol of joy and openness of heart - is traditionally raised during the paint brangen.The Lubavitcher Rebbe emphasized that everything should be in moderation — not for the sake of a drink, but for the sake of spiritual elevation and warm unity.📅 When painbrangens are carried outFarbrangens take place on special days — Shabbat, Chabad holidays, birthdays and the Rebbe's liberation, as well as when the Hasidim feel the need to gather and support each other.❤️ Living traditionFor many, the paint brand is a kind of "school of life":here they learn to speak frankly, listen, look inside themselves.It unites people, fills them with faith and leaves a quiet, real warmth inside.📖 Lubavitcher calendart.me/LubavitcherRebe770

One interesting question about temple utensils: what shape were the six branches of the Menorah?Popular notions are semi-circular, but sources show that they were straightforward. This is depicted in the manuscript of Rambam's commentary on the Mishnah. Rashi writes that “six branches emerge diagonally from its trunk.”The Menorah on the Arch of Titus, with its semicircular branches and pagan symbols, is probably another lamp, not the real Menorah.Therefore, the Lubavitcher Rebbe considers it imperative to discard the image of the Menorah created in honor of Titus and return its true appearance.Notes:Rabenu Moshe ben Maimon (Rambam) (1135-1204) was a great Torah codifier, philosopher, and physician.Rabbeinu Shlomo Yitzhaki (Rashi) (1040-1105) is the most famous commentator of the Torah and Talmud.

In small but very bright Tbilisi, you often see symbols of solidarity. For three and a half years, they have been protesting here in support of the Ukrainian people and against the aggressive policy of the russian federation. But the Georgians did not forget about the other war.Great Hanukkah has been standing near the Great Synagogue for many years. But today it is not a festive symbol, but a wall of memory: the entire surface is covered with portraits, stickers, wishes in Hebrew, yellow ribbons. Faces of the kidnapped and killed, names of soldiers, short prayers. Hanukkah was turned into a people's memorial to prevent the war from dissolving into information noise.A few blocks away is another sign of solidarity: there are three flags on the facade. At the top — Georgia, below — Israel and Ukraine. This is the language of the street: to whom they sympathize here, with whom they identify themselves. The three countries combine the experience of living alongside major threats and the understanding that security depends on both their own resilience and alliances.The connection "Georgia - Israel" did not arise suddenly. Georgian Jews are one of the oldest diasporas in the world: more than two thousand years of history on this land, their own language (Kivruli), communities in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Oni. In the 20th century, this is where one of the key pages of Soviet aliyah began: the famous letter of 18 Georgian Jews with an open demand for the right to leave became the impetus for the great exodus in the 1970s and 1990s. Therefore, almost every family in Tbilisi today has a relative in Ashdod, Bat Yam or Rishon LeZion. This is not an "external topic" - it is very personal.Relations between the states are also quite close. After gaining independence, Tbilisi and Jerusalem quickly established cooperation — from tourism and medicine to defense projects (yes, sometimes with pauses due to external pressure, but bridges were not burned). Georgian society, despite internal disputes, traditionally treats Jews warmly; household anti-Semitism here is significantly lower than in most countries of Eastern or Western Europe. And this can be seen not from the reports, but from the voice of the streets: no one cuts off the Hanukkah stickers, does not draw flags, does not tear down memorial photos.Operations, premieres, intermediaries — all this is changing. But there are things that you can touch with your hands in Tbilisi: symbols that have become amemory. That is why this Hanukkah is a mirror of relations between Georgia and Israel. They are not afraid to call good good and evil evil. And this is perhaps the most important thing at a time when half the world is speaking evasively.Source:https://www.facebook.com/Nevzlin

Now we are all in a state of constant nervous tension because of the situation in Ukraine, we are worried about our relatives in the occupation and men in the army. Fear, despair, anxiety and panic become our usual companions. This is all a normal physiological reaction to the threat to life and health, and to the constant pressure that all Ukrainians are under. A prolonged state of anxiety prevents you from living normally and making rational decisions, and can also lead to serious mental disorders.It is important to learn to manage your own emotions and it is necessary to minimize panic moods, especially in wartime.Your attention to your own well-being and the emotions of loved ones can be not only an example of care, but also timely assistance.Panic attackis a condition where the body suddenly reacts on a physiological level to feelings of intense unreasonable fear.It is important to learn to recognize panic attacks and know its signs, because some of them can be symptoms of severe physical conditions and, if we exclude the likelihood of a panic attack, then a person needs emergency medical care. It is difficult, but it is possible to understand whether this panic attack causes a feeling of loss of control over the body, a heart attack or imminent death.It is important to remember thatpanic attacks in themselves do not pose a threat to life!If you have experienced 3 or more of the symptoms described, it is a panic attack. Then you should seek help from doctors. These physical symptoms increase anxiety, severe anxiety generates intense symptoms, they stimulate even greater fear - the circle closes.The causes of panic attacks are not fully known. Important are heredity, personality type and aggressive external factors - sexual or other violence, serious illness, death of a loved one, financial problems… During the war and occupation, captivity, torture, filtration measures of the occupiers, moral pressure and a lot of negative influences are added to everything.Panic attacks usually start suddenly, without warning and not on schedule - spontaneous. They can strike at any time: while walking with children, driving a car, in a shopping mall, during rest or in a shelter - situationally. Or be provoked by the use of narcotic or alcoholic substances - conditionally situational.Is the event or location triggering a panic attack? At first, there may not be any specific trigger, it may form later. For example, if the first panic attack began during an enemy shelling, then loud sounds can become a trigger for the next ones.The moment you are overtaken by an attack, it is very difficult to control yourself, but you can help yourself get rid of it quickly:🟣Get some fresh airor open the windows, unbutton your clothes. Dip your face in cool water.🟣It is important to switch to breathing. Try to breathe deeply, slowly and with a full chest. To increase the level of carbon dioxide in the blood, breathe into a bag or folded palms as if you want to warm them. If you feel that you are "covering" with panic and you are afraid - normalize your breathing. Try square breathing - slow inhalation to the count of 1-2-3-4, pause 1-2-3-4, exhalation 1-2-3-4, pause 1-2-3-4. At the same time, you can draw a square with your eyes. The main thing is to focus on specific tasks. Singing a favorite song also helps some people.🟣Try to think of something goodor talk to someone. Try counting to 100 or list passing cars if you are stuck in traffic or on the street. All this helps to shift attention from anxious sensations. If the cause of the alarm was a certain place, hurry to leave it.🟣To stabilize the body, rest on a stable surface with your handsor push the floor with your feet. This condition will give you a sense of confidence and control. Repeat to yourself that this will all end now. Anxiety that has arisen will not harm you, it is just a figment of your imagination.If you witness a panic attack in someone, you can help the person cope with the problem. The main thing is not to panic yourself!You have to be calm.Source:https://www.bcrr.org.ua/

The 📌10th hash of 2197 (1564 BC) is the birthday of Gad ben Yaakov.📌10 hashvan 2322 (1439 BC) — Yorzeit (anniversary of the departure from this world) of Gad ben Jacob.Gad was the seventh son of our forefather Jacob and the firstborn of one of his wives, Zilpa (Leah's maid). He was born in Aram-Naraim (the territory of present-day Iraq), where his father was in the service of his father-in-law (grandfather Gad) — Laban and left this world after 125 years, being in EgyptWhen the Jews occupied Transjordan on their way to Eretz Yisrael, the tribes of Gad and Reuven, as well as half of the tribe of Menashe, appealed to Moshe to give them allotments of the pastures of Gilad, where they could roam with their numerous flocks of sheep. Moshe agreed to the condition that all able-bodied men, leaving their wives and children in the newly acquired allotments, would cross the Jordan and, together with the other tribes, participate in the conquest of Eretz Knaan (Canaan, the future Eretz Israel). The portion received by Gad included southern Gilead, the western part of northern Gilead, and almost the entire Jordan Valley up to Lake Kinneret.Judge Iftah came from the tribe of Gad. After the collapse of the unified Jewish kingdom, the tribe of Gad was part of the Kingdom of Israel (Northern).

🕊️ At the beginning of the week's chapter, the Almighty says to Abraham:"Leh-Leha me-archeha, u-mimoladteha, u-mibeit aviha — el ha-aretz asher areka"— “Get out of your land, from your homeland, from your father's house, to the land that I will show you” (Genesis 12:1)📖 The Rebbe explains:The words “Leh-Leha” mean not only “go”, but “go to yourself” — to your true essence, to the Divine soul in you.🚶‍♂️ Every Jew in his life hears this call:"Out of your own land" — go beyond natural desires and habits."From the homeland" — rise above the influence of the environment.“From my father's house” — even over what seems natural and innate.✨ All this — to come to the "land that I will show you", that is, to a state where the will of the Almighty is revealed in you.🔥 And even if you have already passed the way, the same call sounds again: "Leh-Leha!"Keep moving. Climb higher. Get closer to your true God essence .Source:t.me/LubavitcherRebe770