Chabad Lubavitch of Stamford is dedicated to providing a full spectrum of programming catering to men, women, couples, families and children, giving each a taste of an authentic, warm Jewish experience in the Stamford area. Back in 2009 Chabad of Stamford hosted its first challah bake. At the event each woman prepared two loaves of challah, one to keep and the other for someone else to benefit from. “With over 200 women participating, we were able to impact the shabbat for over 400 families!” exclaimed Leah Shemtov of Chabad of Stamford. Shemtov explained how the concepts and message behind the original Stamford challah bake inspired the originators of the now famous Mega Challah Bake as part of the Shabbos Project.
Read the full article Simeon Wohlberg, president of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, Connecticut, moved to Stamford 25 years ago. “It’s an ideal place to live,” Wohlberg shared with The Jewish Link. “We love this community, the people, the religious atmosphere, the tremendous growth in our shul’s membership.” He believes the decision to raise his family there was one of his best decisions.
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