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Chabad Jewish Center of Oak Park-River Forest offers a wide range of Jewish classes, programs and services. Creating a home for Jewish Life in the Oak Park River Forest area
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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...