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Motivated by a profound love for every Jew and spurred by a boundless optimism, Chabad MidPen sets into motion a dazzling array of programs and services to educate, inspire, and uplift Jews from all walks of life with unconditional love and acceptance.
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Programs
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Learning & Inspiration
- What You Need to Know About Giving a Jewish NameThe Hebrew name is a conduit through which G‑d provides the individual's vitality, energy and susten... Read More
- Take the Nimrod QuizIn which era did Nimrod live? Read More
- What Is Jewish Culture?You do not need to do much thinking to conclude that Fiddler on the Roof cannot be the be-all-and-en... Read More
- The Mystery of IsaacYitzchak’s face perfectly resembled his father Avraham, though his personality seemed to be the tota... Read More
Upcoming Events
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Sun, November 15, 2026 - 10:30am
JUDA - Judaism Through the Arts
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Mon, November 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Rosh Chodesh Society: Next Gen-esis
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Sun, November 22, 2026 - 10:00am
Menorah Workshop at Home Depot (JUDA Chanukah Special)
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Sun, November 22, 2026 - 11:00am
Menorah Workshop at Home Depot (JUDA Chanukah Special)
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Sun, December 6, 2026 - 10:30am
JUDA - Judaism Through the Arts
Shabbat & Holidays
Candle Lighting Times
Redwood City, CA 94061
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Shabbat Ends
Daily Thought
We all suffer a maddening delusion of being something separate from G‑d. The delusion of “I.”
We cannot heal it, because yes, we exist, for He created us.
We cannot live with it, because this chilling notion of otherness is a denial of the truth.
But we can resolve it in the act of learning Torah. In learning Torah, He speaks with us. If there were no other, with whom would He speak?
We can resolve it in prayer. In prayer, we speak with Him. If there were no other, who would speak with Him?
We can resolve it in every mitzvah. Through every mitzvah, we become one...







