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About
Chabad of the Mountains is a vibrant and inclusive community in the heart of the Poconos. Motivated by a profound love for every Jew and spurred by a boundless optimism, Chabad of the Mountains offers an impressive array of programs, classes and services to educate, inspire, and uplift Jews from all walks of life with unconditional love and acceptance.
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Visitors Info
Welcome to the Poconos! Check out our Visitor page for different eateries, kosher establishments and more
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Learning & Inspiration
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Halachic Times
Scranton, PA 18510
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4:02 AM
Dawn (Alot Hashachar)
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4:49 AM
Earliest Tallit and Tefillin (Misheyakir)
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5:47 AM
Sunrise (Hanetz Hachamah)
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9:20 AM
Latest Shema
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10:33 AM
Latest Shacharit
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12:59 PM
Midday (Chatzot Hayom)
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1:36 PM
Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedolah)
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5:15 PM
Mincha Ketanah (“Small Mincha”)
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6:46 PM
Plag Hamincha (“Half of Mincha”)
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8:12 PM
Sunset (Shkiah)
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8:44 PM
Nightfall (Tzeit Hakochavim)
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12:58 AM
Midnight (Chatzot HaLailah)
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72:50 min.
Shaah Zmanit (proportional hour)
Shabbat & Holidays
Candle Lighting Times
Scranton, PA 18510
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Shabbat Ends
Daily Thought
Perhaps a person will say,
“I cannot fathom an infinite Creator, so why should I attempt to do so?”
“And why should I attempt to awaken my heart to show Him love? What can the love of this puny creature provide Him?”
“So I will just serve Him in complete surrender, doing that which is to be done, connecting to a will and desire far beyond my own.”
Such a person may be wise, but he is wrong.
Yes, it is absurd, but G‑d desires to be grasped by your human mind.
Yes, it is inconceivable, but...

