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This Week at F.R.E.E. Candle Lighting Times for Chicago: Friday, Jun. 13 8:07 pm Torah Portion: Behaalotecha   F.R.E.E.• Email: lnotik@obshina.com• Phone: 773-274-5123 • www.freeofchicago.com     Message from the Rabbi     Dear Friends, This week's Torah portion offers insight into a painful reality that continues to plague our world: antisemitism. Throughout history, hatred of the Jewish people has taken many forms—religious, cultural, political—but its persistence and intensity point to something deeper. The Torah reminds us that the Jewish people are bound by a unique covenant with G-d, tasked with being a "light unto the nations." This mission to bring holiness and moral clarity to the world often places Jews at odds with forces that resist divine authority. Antisemitism is not merely prejudice or ignorance, it reflects a deeper struggle between the forces of holiness and those opposing G-d's presence in the world. Even Jews who are not outwardly observant still represent this divine mission, which makes them targets of resentment from those rejecting G-dliness. History shows how hatred is often cloaked in justifications—economic, social, or political—but at its core, it is a rejection of what the Jewish people symbolize: G-d's will on earth. Our response must be multifaceted. Beyond education and advocacy, we must deepen our commitment to Torah and mitzvahs, reaffirming our role as ambassadors of holiness. At the same time, we pray for the Ultimate Redemption, when Moshiach will come, and the world will be filled with G-d's truth. In that time, Jew and non-Jew alike will recognize the value of peace, justice, and divine unity, and hatred will finally be a relic of the past. Shabbat shalom, Rabbi Levi Notik       Live Classes on YouTube & Facebook       What's happening at Bubby Fira's food bank? Help us continue our work »     Jewish Humor After explaining the alphabet, the teacher turned to her class. "Millie," she said, "can you tell me a sentence starting with I." Millie began, "I is—" "No," the teacher interrupted. "Always say, 'I am.'" "OK," Millie said. "I am the ninth letter of the alphabet."     This Week @ www.Obshina.com     Podcasts From Grateful Dead to G-dly Life Sara's journey took her through rock concerts, a Christian cult, and much more before she finally found her soulmate and calling as a Chabad leader and teacher in Manhattan. More...     By the Numbers 16 Facts About the Jews of India India was a surprising hub of Jewish life for centuries. More...     Your Questions Why No Entry for 26th of Sivan? While some mark the 26th of Sivan as the yahrzeit of the great Talmudic sage Yonatan ben Uziel, there is little evidence to support this. More...     The Freeman Files Gratefulness and the Holey Bagel There is a deep truth hidden in the hole of the bagel: Always start with the knowledge that you truly have nothing, and your bread will be ever satisfying and chewy. More...       Parshah in a Nutshell Parshat Behaalotecha The name of the Parshah, "Behaalotecha," means "When you raise" and it is found in Numbers 8:2. Aaron is commanded to raise light in the lamps of the menorah, and the tribe of Levi is initiated into the service in the Sanctuary. A " Second Passover" is instituted in response to the petition " Why should we be deprived?" by a group of Jews who were unable to bring the Passover offering in its appointed time because they were ritually impure. G‑d instructs Moses on the procedures for Israel's journeys and encampments in the desert, and the people journey in formation from Mount Sinai, where they had been camped for nearly a year. The people are dissatisfied with their "bread from heaven" ( the manna), and demand that Moses supply them with meat. Moses appoints 70 elders, to whom he imparts of his spirit, to assist him in the burden of governing the people. Miriam speaks negatively of Moses, and is punished with leprosy; Moses prays for her healing, and the entire community waits seven days for her recovery. Learn: Behaalotecha in Depth Browse: Behaalotecha Parshah Columnists Prep: Devar Torah Q&A for Behaalotecha Read: Haftarah in a Nutshell Play: Behaalotecha Parshah Quiz         Today's Quote A person's animal self is concerned only with its own needs, while his G‑dly soul seeks the good of its fellow. So when two Jews get together, the result is two G‑dly souls against a single animal soul. — Rabbi DovBer of Lubavitch     Chabad World News     Asia Family Asks for Prayers and Community Support for Jewish Hiker Missing in India More…     Israel Why Argentina's Javier Milei Gifted Benjamin Netanyahu a Picture of the Rebbe More…     North America L'Chaim to California's Wine Region! More…     Africa Bringing the Scent of Shabbat to the 'Lone Jews' of Tanzania More…

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