Fort Drum Jewish Congregation/קהילת פורט דראם

11/14/2025

Shalom Everyone,

Please join us tonight, 14 November 2025, for Kabbalat Shabbat Services beginning at 18:00 (6:00 PM) at Main Post Chapel, 10785A Chapel Dr.



Shabbat candle lighting time, 14 November 2024, is 16:19 (4:19 PM).

Shabbat ends, 15 November 2024, at 17:22 (5:22 PM).



This week’s Torah portion is Chayei Sarah, “The Life of Sarah,” (Genesis 23:1−25:18).

In this Torah portion, Sara dies at the age of 127. Abraham searches for a place to bury her and settles on Machpelah.

Abraham searches for a wife for his son, Isaac. Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac.

The servant meets Rebecca at a well, where she provides water for him and his camels.

Abraham marries Keturah and has six more sons. He then dies at the age of 175.

If you would like to learn more, please visit: https://www.chabad.org/parshah/default_cdo/aid/9171/jewish/Chayei-Sarah.htm



Shabbat Shalom!

A bit about death, a lot about marriage and the art of storytelling. Also: sages and commentators ponder the significance of 400 shekels, 10 camels, two bracelets and a ring, a third wife and six more sons, and Chassidic masters discourse on life after death, a disappearing bridegroom and the return...

11/07/2025

Shabbat Services 7 November 2025

Shalom ,

Please join us for Kabbalat Shabbat Services, at 18:00, 7 November 2025, 10785A Chapel Dr.

Rabbi Harari will be at the chapel at 15:45 (3:45 PM) for anyone who would like to come early and learn about this week’s parsha Vayeira. He will daven mincha and then I will lead Kabbalat Shabbat services at 18:00.

Shabbat candle lighting time, 7 November 2025, at 16:27 (4:27 PM).

Shabbat ends, 8 November 2025, at 17:29 (5:29 PM).

This week’s Torah portion is Vayeira, “And He Appeared,” (Genesis 18:1-22:24).

In this Torah portion, three guests arrive at Abraham and Sarah’s tent. They inform Abraham that God will give the elderly Sarah a child. The prophesy comes true, and they name their son Isaac. God informs Abraham that S***m and Gomorrah will be destroyed, though Abraham attempts to convince God otherwise. God tells Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. Abraham obliges but is told that it was a test of faith and offers a ram to sacrifice instead.

If you would like to learn more, please visit: https://www.chabad.org/parshah/default_cdo/aid/9170/jewish/Vayera.htm

Shabbat Shalom!

God visits the sick, disguised angels eat bread and meat, S***m is overturned, Lot gets drunk, Sarah laughs and gives birth, a truce is sworn over seven sheep and a well, and a father and son meet the ultimate test of faith on a Jerusalem mountaintop -- and what it all means according to scholars an...

10/31/2025

Shalom everyone,

Please join us tonight, 31 October 2025, for Kabbalat Shabbat Services at Main Post Chapel, 10785A Chapel Dr.

For those who would like, Rabbi Harari will be at the chapel at 1630 to teach about the parsha, Lech-Lecha followed by services.

Shabbat candle lighting time, 31 October 2025, at 17:36 (5:36 PM).
Shabbat ends, 1 November 2025, at 18:37 (6:37 PM).

This week’s Torah portion is Lech-Lecha, “Go Forth,” (Genesis 12:1-17:27).
In this Torah portion, G-d makes a covenant with Abram promising to make his descendants a great nation. G-d changes Abram’s name to Abraham. Abraham has a child with Hagar and names him Ishmael. G-d then promises Abraham’s barren wife, Sarah, that she will have a child.
If you would like to learn more, please visit: https://www.chabad.org/parshah/default_cdo/jewish/Torah-Portion.htm

Daylight savings time ends for the year on 2 November 2025 at 0200.

Shabbat Shalom!

Torah Readings and Haftorahs for the first days of Sukkot and Chol Hamoed—along with insights and commentary.

10/24/2025

U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division Soldiers, Department of the Army Civilians and Families — our team has compiled a current consolidated list of available resources and assistance.

Please see the attached document for points of contact and websites to access support.

For the latest updates, visit home.army.mil/drum.

10/24/2025

Shalom everyone,

Please join us tonight, 24 October 2025, for Kabbalat Shabbat Services beginning for this Friday, at 17:30 (5:30 PM) at Rabbi Harari’s house. Please contact Chaplain (CPT) Rabbi Harari or Ethan Yoder for the address if you don’t have it already.

Shabbat candle lighting time, 24 October 2025, is 17:46 (5:46 PM).
Shabbat ends, 25 October 2025, at 18:46 (6:46 PM).

This week’s Torah portion is Noach, “Noah,” (Noach: Genesis 6:9 - 11:32).
In this Torah portion, G-d punishes the wicked in the world by causing a giant flood. G-d saves Noah and his family, who will repopulate the world. We are also introduced to Abram and his wife, Sarai.
If you would like to learn more, please visit: https://www.chabad.org/parshah/default_cdo/aid/9168/jewish/Noach.htm

Shabbat Shalom!

Noah makes an ark, God floods the earth, a dove brings an olive branch, Shem and Japeth drag a blanket, men build a tower and the first Jew is born. Also: The memory of water, solar and lunar time, the art of waiting and the significance of the rainbow... plus dozens of selected readings from the Mi...

10/10/2025

Shalom Everyone,

Please join us tonight, 10 October 2025, for Kabbalat Shabbat Services beginning for this Friday, at 17:00 (5:00 PM) at Main Post Chapel, 10785A Chapel Dr.

Shabbat candle lighting time, 10 October 2025 is 18:09 (6:09 PM)

Shabbat ends, 11 October 2025, at 19:08 (7:08 PM).

This week’s Torah portion is for Chol Hamoed Sukkot.

Shabbat Chol Hamoed Torah Reading in a Nutshell: https://www.chabad.org/parshah/article_cdo/aid/1019831/jewish/Shabbat-Chol-Hamoed-Torah-Reading-in-a-Nutshell.htm

If you would like to learn more, please visit: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/4126/jewish/Sukkot-2025.htm

Shabbat Shalom!

The seven days of Sukkot—celebrated by dwelling in the sukkah, taking the Four Kinds, and rejoicing—is the holiday when we expose ourselves to the elements in covered huts, commemorating G‑d's sheltering our ancestors as they traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land. The Four Kinds express our...

10/05/2025

Tomorrow at 18:15!

10/05/2025

Sukkah is up and ready for Sukkot at Fort Drum!

Fort Drum Religious Support

10/03/2025

Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast 2025 at Fort Drum!

10/01/2025

Shalom Everyone,

Please join us for Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) services, 1 October 2025, at 18:30 (6:30 PM) at Main Post Chapel, 10785A Chapel Dr.

Kol Nidrei/Evening Services will begin at 18:30 (6:30 PM).
On Thursday, 2 October 2025, morning service will begin at 10:00 (10:00 AM).
Afternoon service will begin at 17:00 (5:00 PM).

Candle Lighting time and the beginning of the fast for Yom Kippur is 18:25 (6:25 PM).
Yom Kippur ends on 2 October 2025 at 19:24 (7:24 PM).

We will conclude Yom Kippur with a break-the-fast.
RSVP for Break-the-Fast: https://www.icloud.com/invites/028z_SUCpgFeq3Jy9vMDJIrWA

If you would like to learn more about the holiday of Yom Kippur, please visit: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/4687/jewish/Yom-Kippur-2025.htm

Please join us, 3 October 2025, for Kabbalat Shabbat Services beginning at 18:00 (6:00 PM) at Main Post Chapel, 10785A Chapel Dr.

Shabbat candle lighting time, 3 October 2025, is 18:22 (6:22 PM).
Shabbat ends, 4 October 2025, at 19:21 (7:21 PM).

This week’s Torah portion is Ha’azinu, “Listen,” (Deuteronomy 32:1-52).
In this Torah portion, Moses recites a song to the Children of Israel that serves as testimony of their covenant with God.
God tells Moses to head up Mount Nebo to find his final resting place.
If you would like to learn more, please visit: https://www.chabad.org/parshah/default_cdo/aid/36241/jewish/Haazinu.htm

גמר חתימה טובה וגם תצליח בתענית
(Gmar Chatima Tova VeGamar Tzlikha B'ta'anit)
May you be sealed in the Book of Life, and may your fast be successful and easy.

Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, when we fast, pray, seek forgiveness from God and our fellows, and come closer to God. It is the peak of the High Holidays.

09/25/2025

Rosh Hashanah at Fort Drum 2025!

09/22/2025

Thank you to Aleph Institute, Jewish Soldiers Project, Koshertroops.com, and Lipman's Kosher Market for helping the Fort Drum Jewish Community to provide a wonderful Rosh Hashanah celebration for our service members and their families!

Thank you for all the work you do!

Shana Tova!