Chanukah -- the Eight dayfestival of light that begins on the eve of the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislav -- celebrates the triumph  of light over darkness, of Purity over adulteration, of  spirituality over materiality

More than twenty-one centuries ago, the Holy Land was ruled by the Seleucids (Syrian-Greeks), who sought to forcefully Hellenize the people of Israel. Against all odds, a small band of faithful Jews defeated one of the mightiest armies on earth, drove the Greeks from the land, reclaimed the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and rededicated it to the service of G-d

When they sought to light the Temple's Menorah  (the seven branched candelabrum), they found only a single cruse of Olive oil  that had escaped contamination by the Greeks; miraculously, the one-day supply burned for eight days.

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Every year Chabad at Lehigh host a wide range of Chanukah programs including a "Pre Chanukah Latkah making" Menorah lighting ceremony,and a grand Chanukah party.

Immediately following the seven-day festival of Sukkot comes the two-day festival of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.

Shemini Atzeret means "the eighth [day] of retention"; the chassidic masters explain that the primary purpose of the festival is to retain and "conceive" the spiritual revelations and powers that we are granted during the festivals of the month of Tishrei, so that we could subsequently apply them to our lives thoughout the year.

The second day of Shemini Atzeret is called Simchat Torah ("Rejoicing with the Torah") On this day we conclude, and begin anew, the annual Torah reading cycle. The event is marked with great rejoicing, especially during the "Hakofot" procession, in which we march, sing and dance with the Torah scrolls

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Evry year Chabad at Lehigh Host a robust Simchat Torah program with Services, great homemade food, drink and more.

For forty years, as our ancestors traversed the Sinai Desert prior to their entry into the Holy Land, miraculous "Clouds of Glory"  surrounded and hovered over them, shielding them from the dangers and discomforts of the desert. Ever since, we remember G-d's kindness and reaffirm our trust in His providence by dwelling in a Sukkah--a hut of temporary construction with a roof covering of branches--for the duration of the Sukkot festival (Tishrei 15-21). For seven days and nights, we eat our meals in the Sukkah and otherwise regard it as our home.

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Every year Chabad at Lehigh Hosts a wide verity of Sukkot events, including Services,holiday meals, and our famous "Sushi in the Sukkah party" .

Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement)

The purpose of Yom Kippur is to bring about reconciliation between people and between individuals and God. According to Jewish tradition, it is also the day when God decides the fate of each human being.

Although Yom Kippur is an intense holiday it is nevertheless viewed as a happy day. Why? Because if one has observed the holiday properly by the end of Yom Kippur they will have made peace with others and with God.

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Every year, Chabad at Lehigh hosts at full Yom Kippur schedule including services and a Brake fast for the Lehigh Community.

Rosh Hashanah is the first and second days of the first Jewish month of Tishrei. It marks the beginning of the Jewish new year. The celebration of this holiday is marked with solemnity, as it is the day on which the whole world is judged for the coming year. Rosh Hashanah is the birthday of the world, as it was on this day that G-d created Man on the 6th day of creation. Every year, on this day, we proclaim G-d as our one and true King.

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Every year, Chabad at Lehigh hosts at full Rosh Hashanah schedule of services and meals for the Lehigh Community.

Tranquility. Awareness. Jewish identity. Family. Truly restful sleep and the best food on earth…

We’re told that no such thing exists, but Shabbat may well be the panacea to modern life. Imagine: a day on which the world stands still. Imagine: a time when the search for your spiritual center ceases—because you now are at your spiritual center. Imagine: Shabbat

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Shabbat Dinners at Chabad are a great escape from the constant academic pressures of campus. We invite you to join us every Friday night for a multidimensional experience, with the perfect mix of food, drink, song and conversation.