3/17/05

Dear Friend,

With the holiday of Purim quickly approaching, our "Matanot L'evyonim" [gifts to the needy] Campaign is in full swing! It is an obligation to give monetary gifts of charity to poor people on Purim. I can represent you in your acts of charity and distribute your monetary gift to the needy on Purim day. Please participate by giving your tax-deductible contribution to Chabad - Matanot L'evyonim.

Donations can be made via one of the following convenient options:
[a] Mail: 74 Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516
[b] Online: www.chabad5towns.com/matanot
[c] Phone: Call in your contribution with a credit card: 516-295-2478

Best wishes for a Happy Purim and a Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Zalman Wolowik

Purim Celebrations only get better at Chabad… this year join us Under the Stars!! A tent will be erected at the Chabad Center to accommodate the anticipated crowds of men, women & children who join Chabad for our annual Purim celebrations. On Purim eve, Chabad's the place to be! Come in costume on Thursday, March 24th, 6:45 pm for a Multimedia Megillah Reading and Grand Purim Bash! The program will feature a special children's reading, exciting entertainer, music, hamentashen and refreshments as well as a light break-the-fast buffet! All are welcome to join - no reservations required.

The megillah will also be read Friday morning at the Chabad Center: first Shacharit service at 6:00 am followed by Megillah reading at 6:30 am. The second Shacharit service will be held at 8:00 am followed by a Multimedia Megillah reading at 8:30 am.

Have you seen our Purim Holiday Guide? If you have not received it in the mail, you may download it online or you may email or call us to have a copy mailed to you: 516-295-2478

For those who have participated in our Mishloach Manot Exchange, your baskets are ready and can be picked up at Chabad, this Sunday evening March 20, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, or on the night of Purim. For more information on this campaign, click here.

We encourage you to visit our Virtual Purim Site for the purim story, how-to, articles, recipes, multimedia, games, kids center and much more. It's the virtual Purim experience you will truly enjoy!

Although the ad journal has been closed and is on its way to press, you can still submit an ad to be included in the addendum. It's not too late to submit your reservations or to purchase raffle tickets. We will be holding a Gala Raffle at our dinner, auctioning off fabulous prizes including a computer, designer surprise package valued at $5,800, a kitchen package and a TV/DVD/VCR combo. Please log on to our site to submit your purchase or call us at 516-295-2478.

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