The Vilna Gaon
The Vilna Gaon - His Life and Works
The Vilna Gaon was one of the most influential Jewish scholars of the 18th century. His scholarly genius, combined with his exceptional piety, was legendary. He is seen as the father of the Lithuanian approach to Torah. This lecture will delve into his personal life, his major works, his opposition to the newly founded Chassidic movement, and his ongoing contribution to the Jewish nation.
Fri, December 4 2020
18 Kislev 5781
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| VIRTUAL DAILY PRAYER : 10:30a |
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Dec 4 VIRTUAL DAILY PRAYER Friday, Dec 4 10:30a |
Dec 6 VIRTUAL DAILY PRAYER Sunday, Dec 6 10:30a |
Dec 7 VIRTUAL DAILY PRAYER Monday, Dec 7 10:30a |
Dec 8 VIRTUAL DAILY PRAYER Tuesday, Dec 8 10:30a |
Dec 8 SPIRITUAL HALACHAH - THE SPIRITUAL DEPTHS OF THE CODE OF JEWISH LAW Tuesday, Dec 8 11:15a |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayishlach
| Shabbat, Dec 5 |
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| Friday, Dec 4, 5:09p |
Havdalah
| Motzei Shabbat, Dec 5, 6:05p |
Erev Chanukah
| Thursday, Dec 10 |
| Alot Hashachar | 5:41a |
| Earliest Tallit | 6:09a |
| Netz (Sunrise) | 6:54a |
| Latest Shema | 9:32a |
| Zman Tefillah | 10:25a |
| Chatzot (Midday) | 12:11p |
| Mincha Gedola | 12:37p |
| Mincha Ketana | 3:15p |
| Plag HaMincha | 4:21p |
| Candle Lighting | 5:09p |
| Shkiah (Sunset) | 5:27p |
| Tzeit Hakochavim | 6:04p |
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Fri, December 4 2020 18 Kislev 5781