Celebrating the New Years of Chassidim and Rabbi Berel's Birthday! The 19th of Kislev, is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the release of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of Chabad Chassidism, from a czarist prison in 1798. It is considered the "New Year" of Chassidism, marking a new era for the open dissemination of Chassidic teachings. The 19th of Kislev is also the Hebrew birthday of our dear Rabbi Berel! Let's celebrate together with guest speaker Rabbi Dov Stein, Director wellspringsrecovery.org RSVP to join us on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 7:00 pm at the Jewish Center Full Name* First Name Last Name E-mail* I would like to receive news and updates by email Number of Attendees 12345 Birthday Wishes In lieu of birthday gifts, please consider wrapping Tefillin or encouraging a Jewish man over the age of 13 to wrap Tefillin in honor of the occasion. Rabbi is turning 56, can we gift him with 56 tefillin on his birthday?! Select the options below, or reach out to Ann at [email protected] 505-983-2000 to schedule a Tefillin! I would love to wrap Tefillin! I will come to the Jewish CenterI would like the Rabbi to pay me a visitI have my own pair I can wrap Tefillin on Monday Dec 8 (Between 6:11 am and 4:50 pm)Tuesday Dec 9 (Between 6:12 am and 4:50 pm)Wednesday Dec 10 (Between 6:12 am and 4:50 pm) Submit Should be Empty: This page uses TLS encryption to keep your data secure.