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Chabad of Alabama is committed to promoting Jewish pride, study and celebration. We are committed to providing for the spiritual & material needs of all Jews in the community regardless of their background or affiliation. Chabad welcomes every Jew into an inviting and non-judgmental environment. Through youth and adult education, holiday celebrations, Shabbat dinners, and more, Chabad is your home for everything Jewish.
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  • What You Need to Know About Taking a Walk on ShabbatDiscover how far you may walk on Shabbat and what actions to take if you inadvertently carry. Read More
  • Does Hashem Pay His Workers on Time?The Torah obligates an employer to pay their day laborer before the following day. When does Hashem... Read More
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Daily Thought
Anxieties, worries, feelings of inadequacy and failure—all these smother and cripple the soul from doing its job. You need to find the appropriate time to deal with them. But don’t carry them around the whole day. During the...
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