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A Word From the Rabbi

Dear Friends,

The spirit of Lag B'omer is in the air as we excitedly prepare for Chabad's annual community-wide festivities in Cedarhurst Park. Join us for a family fun day as we celebrate Lag Baomer on Thursday, May 26th, 5:30 - 8:00 pm. This year's celebration will include the exciting, world renowned story teller Rabbi Yitzy Erps, archery, bubble bonanza, bonfire, fun for all ages, grand raffle, mitzvah parade, races and tug-of-war. BBQ food will also be available for purchase. For more information, log on to our website or call us at 516-295-2478. I look forward to personally greeting you at this special event!

Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Zalman Wolowik


Happening at Chabad this week

The entire community is invited to an evening lecture with Professor Lawrence Schiffman on the charged topic of "Judaism, Islam and Israel's Crisis with Terrorism." The lecture will be held at the Chabad Center, 74 Maple Avenue, on Tuesday, May 17, 8:15 pm. Light refreshments will be served; suggested donation: $10.00. Dr. Lawrence Schiffman is an authoritative Jewish scholar, historian, fascinating speaker and lecturer. He has written seven books, hundreds of articles and has been a featured expert on the PBS Nova series documentary, "Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls. " He appears regularly in the popular educational TV series, "Mysteries of the Bible," on A & E. He received his BA, MA, and PhD degrees from the Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University.

On behalf of the scores of adults who enjoyed the farbrengens this week, we extend much appreciation to Motty and Sharrone Glick and to Faivish and Tamar Pewzner for hosting the men's and women's farbrengens respectively.

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 and Chabad of Nashville, TN. 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 - all at an unbeatable price! To view the itinerary or photos from our recent mission, please log on to our website.

There are just 4 spots left in our popular Camp Gan Israel for children ages 2 - 5. Gan Israel campers enjoy a phenomenal multi-faceted schedule of exciting activities including music-n-movement, swimming, nature, crafts, sports galore and lots more! We are delighted to have two respected, experienced educators directing our camp for its second year: Rabbi Gedaliah & Yehudis Oppen. Their extraordinary dedication to CGI in the past and the incredibly creative and exciting summer program they have begun planning for the coming summer, leaves much to look forward to. Don't be left out, for information & registration please visit us online at www.cgi5towns.com or call 516-295-2478.

As always, we wish to remind you that Chabad hosts a lavish Kiddush luncheon every Shabbat, following services. We are now booking sponsorships for all upcoming Kiddushim. Celebrate an occasion or commemorate a yartzeit by sponsoring a Kiddush at Chabad in honor or in memory of a family member of friend. To schedule a Kiddush, please contact Dr. Muller at 516-569-0169 or to view sponsorship availabilities please visit our online calendar:

Sefirat Ha'Omer

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Candle Lighting Times for
Cedarhurst, NY
[Based on Zip Code 11516]
Shabbat Begins:
May. 13 2005
7:44 PM
Shabbat Ends:
May. 14 2005
8:50 PM
Parshah Emor
 
Upcoming Events
Chassidic Mysticism with Rabbi Wolowik
May. 13 2005 - 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM

Daf Yomi
May. 13 2005 - 7:15 AM - 8:00 AM

Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat
May. 13 2005 - 7:15 PM

Chassidic Thought with Rabbi Ross
May. 14 2005 - 8:45 AM - 9:20 AM

Shacharit
May. 14 2005 - 9:20 AM

Youth Groups - Junior Congregation
May. 14 2005 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Kiddush Luncheon
May. 14 2005 - 12:00 PM
Call for sponsorship opportunities: 516.295.2478

Code of Jewish Law with Rabbi Meir Dahan
May. 14 2005 - 4:15 PM

Mincha, Shalosh Seudot, Chassidic Melody & Discourse, Maariv
May. 14 2005 - 5:45 PM
Please verify that the Shabbat classes and shalosh seudos times are accurate by clicking the link below for the updated schedule of the week.

B.A.T.T. - Boys Accepting Torah's Treasures: Youth Club
May. 15 2005

Shacharit - Morning Prayer Services
May. 15 2005 - 8:00 AM
Please click the link below to verify service times.

Breakfast & Bavli with Rabbi Wolowik
May. 15 2005 - 8:45 AM

Tanya Class
May. 16 2005 - 5:45 AM

Daf Yomi
May. 16 2005 - 7:15 AM - 8:00 AM

Bagel Babies
May. 16 2005 - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Food for the Body & Soul - Women's Parsha Class & Brunch
May. 16 2005 - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Connection to the Source - Women's Class
May. 16 2005 - 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Hebrew School
May. 16 2005 - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Code of Jewish Law, Laws of Shabbat
May. 16 2005 - 8:00 PM

Chassidic Mysticism with Rabbi Wolowik
May. 17 2005 - 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM

View all upcoming events

 
Mazal Tov

Mazal Tov to Rabbi Moshe & Rivka Kotlarsky on the engagement of their son, Mendel, to Rivky Grossbaum, from Toronto

Mazal Tov to Abe and Frumie Tannenbaum on the birth of a baby boy!

Happy Birthday To:
Sarale Robinson, Sarah Evans, Aron Bortz, Shira Rubel, Aviva Leah Shatzman, Mathew Hass

 
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Youth News & Shmooze


Preschool & Hebrew School


The New Jewish Children's Museum in Crown Heights was a long awaited trip for our Chabad Hebrew School and Kindergarten class of Gan Chamesh. It was truly a great experience for each and every child. The museum's interactive, hands on and innovative exhibits gave the children the unique opportunity to explore the six days of creation, Shabbat and the Holidays in a fun and exciting way.

Children climbed through a gigantic Challah, saw themselves as characters in the Megilah, witnessed the Luchot being given on Har Sinai and even got to shop in a Kosher Supermarket. The visit was highlited with an exclusive viewing in the museums theater and a stop at the miniature golf course which depicts all the important stages in Jewish life.

 
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The Jewish Calendar
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Omer: Day 19
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Omer: Day 20
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
Omer: Day 25
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The Parshah In a Nutshell
Parshat Emor

The Torah section of Emor ("Speak") begins with the special laws pertaining to the Kohanim ("priests"), the Kohen Gadol ("High Priest"), and the Temple service: A Kohen may not become ritually impure through contact with a dead body, save on the occasion of the death of a close relative. A Kohen may not marry a divorcee or a woman with a promiscuous past; a Kohen Gadol can marry only a virgin. A Kohen with a physical deformity cannot serve in the Holy Temple, nor can a deformed animal be brought as an offering.

A newborn calf, lamb or kid must be left with its mother for seven days; one may not slaughter an animal and its offspring on the same day.

The second part of Emor lists the annual Callings of Holiness — the festivals of the Jewish calendar: The bringing of the Passover offering on Nissan 14; the seven-day Passover festival beginning Nissan 15; the bringing of the Omer offering from the first barley harvest on the 2nd day of Passover and the commencement, on that day, of the 49-day Counting of the Omer, culminating in the festival of Shavuot on the 50th day; a "remembrance of shofar blowing" on Tishrei 1; a solemn fast day on Tishrei 10; and the Sukkot festival — during which we are to dwell in huts for seven days and take the "Four Kinds" — beginning on Tishrei 15.

Emor concludes with the incident of a man executed for blasphemy, and the penalties for murder (death), and for injuring one's fellow or destroying his property (monetary compensation).

 

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