Chabad Jewish Center of Palos Verdes

Printed fromJewishPV.com

Weekly Magazine

12 Ways Jews Say “Died”

Some are Biblical, others are from the Talmud and classic rabbinical and mystical literature.

By Yehuda Altein

Who Wrote Adon Olam and How Did It Become So Famous?

While it is always tempting to theorize that it became popularized due to well known singers and cantors putting it to catchy tunes, it is really the other way around.

By Yehuda Shurpin

Why Do Jews Throw Candy in the Synagogue?

Long before individually wrapped candies existed, the Talmud discussed throwing roasted grain and nuts before a bride and groom.

By Jacob Scheer

Will AI Take Over the World?

Could artificial intelligence bring about the end of the world?

By Aron Moss

How Can I Pray to a G-d I Can’t See?

You’ve got a wall, a chair and a self and all that is all very concrete, occupying real, hi-definition space. Then you’ve got this infinite, invisible G‑d. And you’ve got to fit Him somewhere in there. But, of course, He doesn’t fit.

By Tzvi Freeman

Upcoming Programs

Simchat Torah LIVE!

SATURDAY NIGHT, OCT 3 at 7:30PM is the joyous holiday of Simchat Torah! Join us as we celebrate the completion of the yearly cycle of reading the Torah by dancing with our precious Torah scr...

Celebrate Sukkot

The Holiday of Sukkot Begins on Monday, Oct 6. Join us for Sukkot services and other special programs for Sukkot.

JLI 2026 Fall Course

A NEW Four-week course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute. Join us for Four TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, Starting November 3, 2026

Accordion

Cheshvan 10, 5787

Jewish History

Birth of Gad
Gad, the son of Jacob and Zilpah , seventh of the Twelve Tribes, was born on th...

Chumash with Rashi
Lech-Lecha, 4th Portion (Bereshit (Genesis) 14:1-1...

English Text | Hebrew Text
Psalms/Tehillim
Chapters 55-59

English Text | Hebrew Text
Tanya
Iggeret HaKodesh, middle of Epistle 26

English Text | Hebrew Text
Rambam
One Chapter | Three Chapters | Daily Mitzvah
Hayom Yom

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

5:45 AM
Dawn (Alot Hashachar)
6:18 AM
Earliest Tallit and Tefillin (Misheyakir)
7:03 AM
Sunrise (Hanetz Hachamah)

9:48 AM
Latest Shema
10:45 AM
Latest Shacharit
12:37 PM
Midday (Chatzot Hayom)

1:06 PM
Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedolah)
3:56 PM
Mincha Ketanah (“Small Mincha”)
5:06 PM
Plag Hamincha (“Half of Mincha”)

6:12 PM
Sunset (Shkiah)
6:38 PM
Nightfall (Tzeit Hakochavim)
12:38 AM
Midnight (Chatzot HaLailah)

56:21 min.
Shaah Zmanit (proportional hour)

Load More Times