9/8/05

I'm pleased to share with you that our partnership campaign has been launched this week! We mailed out hundreds of information packets last week and I hope you've received your copy. I'm sure you were delighted to learn of our various partnership opportunities and I look forward to receiving your response soon. Please make every effort to respond in a timely manner, allowing us ample time to process your family's information and reserve your High Holiday seats.

If you haven't received a copy, please e-mail or call us we'll send you one right away. Should you have any questions, comments, concerns or simply would like to share your thoughts, I'll be happy to discuss this with you - feel free to call me at 516-295-2478 or email rabbi@chabad5towns.com.

Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Zalman Wolowik

It's a new beginning at Chabad this week! After a meaningful, rejuvenating summer, our phenomenal teachers, classes and programs are back in full swing!

Our Hebrew School teachers are geared up for an exciting year at Chabad Hebrew School, beginning this Sunday, September 11th. Our new innovative Aleph Champ reading program, holiday activities and oh so much more leaves much for our students to look forward to. We're pleased to announce that we have opened a class for children with special needs, also running on Sundays, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm. There are just a few spots left before we open our doors: for further information, please contact Rabbi Meir.

Gan Chamesh preschool parents participated in orientation on Wednesday night, where they got to meet our enthusiastic staff and decorated totes for their children who will be starting their very first day this Monday! Photos of our preschoolers will be posted on our website, www.ganchamesh.com, so be sure to check often for a glimse into the world of your preschooler in Gan Chamesh!

We extend a warm welcome to Mrs. Marla Turk as the new teacher of our Hebrew class, beginning this Tuesday (note change of date), September 13th, 8:15 pm @ Chabad. This intermediate Hebrew class for adults will help you bring your Hebrew skills to the next level. Call to register: 516-295-2478. For further information on all our classes, please visit our website.

Seniors: the wait is over! Our J.U.S.T. for us Seniors group is back in session this Tuesday, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm @ Chabad with our fantastic program coordinator, Mrs. Lisa Balch! If you know of a senior who might enjoy this program, please extend our invitation to them to join us for this incredible program!

Save the date! Next Sunday, September 18th, we're offering a unique opportunity at Chabad. Back by popular demand, a scribe-in-residence will be on hand at the Chabad Center to check your mezuzot while you wait. It is a custom to have mezuzot and tefillin checked during the month of Elul. Bring them into the Chabad center between 9:30 am and 3:00 pm. If you do not yet have mezuzot in your home, Rabbi Wolowik will be happy to walk you through purchasing and posting them - you're just a phone call away: 516-295-2478.