5/5/05

Dear Friend,

Registration is quickly filling up for our upcoming Jewish Learning Institute course on the charged topic of "The Messiah Mystery: Toward a Perfect World." This stimulating 8-week course takes place on Wednesday evenings at the Chabad Center, beginning May 11th, 8:15 - 9:30 pm.

No idea in human history has inspired so much hope or ignited so much debate. It is the dream that has motivated prophets, poets, sages and mystics. It is the basis for the beliefs of billions across the globe. What is this Jewish ideal, Mashiach, the Messiah? Where is its source? When did it become so important to Judaism? Why? How is it relevant to the here and now?

These questions - as well as many others - will be addressed in the eight lessons, and students will come away with a deep and profound understanding of Judaism's inexorable yearning for a perfect world. Join us to discover answers and insight on this charged topic. I know you will enjoy this highly interactive and extremely fascinating course and I hope you will accept my invitation to join me on this journey. For further information and registration, please log on to www.myjli.com or call us at 516-295-2478.

Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom & a Good Chodesh,

Rabbi Zalman Wolowik
Director

With Passover behind us and Shabbat approaching, you're surely preparing some old favorite recipes. Keep us in mind! While you're excitedly cooking up all those familiar delectable dishes again, please take a moment to submit your recipes to be included in Chabad of the Five Towns' future cookbook: "The Kosher Table." Don't want to hassle with papers and stamps? No problem! Just log on to our website and type in your recipe - it's as simple as pie! This exciting project's fruition is dependent upon your participation! Does testing recipes sound tempting? Join our team of testers & tasters! For further information email Fabiana at [email protected].

Preparations for Chabad's annual Solidarity Mission to Israel are in full swing! It's not too early for summer plans! Looking for an enriching and exhilarating summer experience for you and your family? Chabad's Seventh trip to Israel is your answer! Joining with us, July 11 - 22, will be members of Chabad of Flamingo, Ontario, Chabad of Nashville, TN and Dix Hills. We've carefully planned our itinerary to provide a fun-filled, meaningful experience while touring our land with a renowned tour guide and highest levels of security adhered to. To view the itinerary or photos from our recent mission, please log on to www.ChabadFiveTowns.com/israel.

Chabad will be holding Birthday Shabbat this week for all the children who celebrate their birthdays during the month of Iyar. Each child will be given the opportunity to announce his/her resolution of a good deed for the upcoming year. For more information on birthday Shabbat or to ensure that your child is included, please contact Rabbi Meir at 516-295-2478 x19.

Imbue the coming month with spirituality beginning with Chabad's Rosh Chodesh morning class for women. We are honored to have Mrs. Chaya Franklin leading this intriguing class on the divine powers and Kabbalistic meaning unique to the new month of Iyar. All women are welcome and encouraged to join, Monday, May 9, 10:30 am, at the Chabad Center, 74 Maple Avenue. Click here for a complete schedule of adult education classes offered at our Chabad Center.

The women of Chabad will be celebrating Rosh Chodesh with their monthly Farbrengen, on Monday evening, May 9th. Mrs. Tamar Pewzner will host the farbrengen at her home, 23 Waverly Place in Lawrence at 8:15 pm (note change of location). Farbrengens create a warm and vibrant sense of community and are an enjoyable and effective way to communicate Chassidic ideas & ideals. Allow yourself the opportunity to be uplifted - join us! All women are welcome to join.