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About
The Chabad Jewish Centre of Wellington West is a home where everyone is welcome - regardless of affiliation, level of knowledge or observance.
We strive to create a warm and welcoming environment to explore and experience our heritage in a non-judgmental and inviting atmosphere.
We are founded on the principle that, while Jews may embrace many levels of observance in their personal lives, there should be a place for all Jews - no labels, no affiliations - to develop a sense of community, to enhance the experience of being Jewish, to learn and enjoy Judaism.
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Learning & Inspiration
- Why Add a Light Each Night of Chanukah?The Talmud gives two reasons: to indicate the night and because we always ascend rather than... Read More
- Volodymyr Zelensky Kindles Menorah in Ukraine’s Presidential PalaceThe Jewish president was joined by Chabad-Lubavitch rabbis serving Ukraine Read More
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The Miracle of the Missing MenorahWhether it was a silver
goblet, an ornate spice box, or the Shabbat candlesticks, all they could... Read More - 11 Facts About Antiochus Every Jew Should KnowLearn about the evil king who oppressed the Jews and defiled the Temple in the Chanukah story. Read More
- How to Light the MenorahAdd Another Candle Each Night Read More
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Shabbat & Holidays

Candle Lighting Times
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Light Shabbat Candles at
Shabbat Ends
Daily Thought
There are dark jewels in this world that can be salvaged, purified and taken as precious bounty for the good.
And there is darkness itself, the absence of light, that must only wait its time to expire.
How can we tell between them?
If the darkness fights...