A Farbrengen (/fɑrbrɛnɡɛn/, from the Yiddish פארברענגען, meaning "joyous gathering"; German verbringen "to spend [time/solidarity/festivity together]") is a Hasidic gathering. This term is only used by Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidim, as other Hasidim have a Tish or a botteh. It may consist of explanations of general Torah subjects, with an emphasis on Hasidic philosophy,
relating of Hasidic stories, and lively Hasidic melodies, with
refreshments being served. It is regarded as a time of great holiness.
Farbrengens are public events open to non-Hasidim as well.
At my local Chabad House there are four people celebrating their birthdays this week. One of those people is me. Last night at the Chabad House there was a Birthday Farbrengen for the community to celebrate. There are not too many gatherings of people more enjoyable than a Chasidic Farbrengen. My birthday on the Jewish calendar will take place starting at sundown on October 31, Cheshvan 18. My secular birthday, the one listed on my drivers license, will not be for about two more weeks, November 12.
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It is said that one cannot forget how to ride a bicycle. Prior to the Half Dome hike, I was using the elliptical machine almost exclusively for months and months. Since returning from the summit of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park at the beginning of this month - I have been walking as my preferred method of exercise. Today, I did not have an opportunity to walk during the day, so I returned to the elliptical machine for the first time in over a month. I wasn't sure if I would remember how to pace myself properly. It was silly to worry about that. As soon as I hopped on board, I set the resistance to the highest level as always and squeezed in a great workout in just 62 minutes. I guess the elliptical machine is like a bicycle - you don't forget how to use it.
Your Food Diary For:
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
| BREAKFAST | Calories | Carbs | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Sugar | |
| John McCann Steel Cut - Oat Meal, 1 cup | 600 | 108 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Roundy's - Center Cut Bacon, 2.01 Slices | 47 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 147 | 0 | |
| Forelli - Rice Cake, Multigrain, Thin, 18 slice | 360 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 360 | 0 | |
| 1,007 | 180 | 3 | 21 | 507 | 0 | ||
| L U N C H | |||||||
| WHOLE FOODS 8497 - CHERRY VANILLA GRANOLA, 71.5 g (3/4 cup) | 312 | 52 | 9 | 6 | 78 | 19 | |
| WHOLE FOODS 8738 - DRIED MANGO SLICES, 40 g (approx 6 pieces) | 110 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 20 | |
| WHOLE FOODS 9392 - YOGURT RAISINS, 60 g (approx 34 pieces) | 255 | 42 | 11 | 2 | 23 | 38 | |
| WHOLE FOODS 9246 - 100% RAW CACAO GOJI, 50.4 g (approx 2 chunks) | 180 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 18 | |
| WHOLE FOODS 7882 - GIN GINS ORIGINAL CHEWY GINGER, 72 g (2pcs) | 240 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| 1,097 | 209 | 30 | 14 | 110 | 155 | ||
| D I N N E R | |||||||
| Generic - Italian Sausage Link, 2 link | 540 | 4 | 44 | 34 | 2,020 | 0 | |
| Generic - Grilled Brussel Sprouts, 1 cup | 65 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 0 | |
| 605 | 17 | 47 | 40 | 2,043 | 0 | ||
| S N A C K S | |||||||
| Maker's Mark - Bourbon Whiskey, 5 oz | 345 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 345 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Totals | 3,054 | 406 | 80 | 74 | 2,661 | 155 | |
| Your Daily Goal | 3,464 | 433 | 115 | 174 | 2,300 | 130 | |
| Remaining | 410 | 27 | 35 | 100 | -360 | -24 | |
| Calories | Carbs | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Sugar | ||
| *You've earned 1,534 extra calories from exercise today | |||||||
Your Exercise Diary for:
| Cardiovascular | Minutes | Calories Burned | |
| elliptical | 62 | 1,540 | |
MFP iOS calorie adjustment
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N/A | -6 | |
| Daily Total / Goal | 63 / 30 | 1,534 / 590 | |
| Weekly Total / Goal | 320 / 210 | 6,424 / 4,130 | |
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total calories consumed 3054 calories
total calories burned 1540 calories
total net calories 1514 calories
total calories consumed 3054 calories
total calories burned 1540 calories
total net calories 1514 calories
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fitbit day 56
20054 steps
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