9/29/05

You may have noticed this week a beautiful new addition to our Shul - a magnificent Aron Kodesh! I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful family (who wish to remain anonymous) who saw the need for the Torah scrolls to be set up in a more respectable fashion and have therefore undertaken the purchase of the new Aron Kodesh, with a matching Chazan pulpit. May Hashem repay them with all of the brochot materially and spiritually!

Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom & Shana Tova,
Rabbi Zalman Wolowik

The Kiddush at Chabad this week is sponsored by Dr. Mel & Ethel Cwiebeker in honor of the wedding of their son. Please join us for services at 9:20 am, followed by the Kiddush. If you'd like to sponsor a future Kiddush at the Chabad Center, please contact Dr. Muller: 516-569-0169.

This Shabbat is Birthday Shabbat! Is your child celebrating his / her Jewish birthday in the month of Tishrei? We'll throw the party in a most meaningful way, celebrating the birthdays of all children born during this coming month. Each child will be given the opportunity to announce his/her resolution of a good deed for the upcoming year. All children are welcome to participate! For further information on birthday shabbat, please contact Rabbi Meir or click here to verify your child's Jewish Birthday.

Farbrengens create a warm and vibrant sense of community and are an enjoyable and effective way to communicate Chassidic ideas and ideals. Chabad will be hosting a farbrengen for men on Sunday, October 2nd, in honor of 29 Elul, celebrating the birthday of the Tzemach Tzedek, third Chabad Rebbe. All men are welcome to participate!

Our 5th annual cruise was yet again a magical, spectacular evening! The tri-level Nautical Princess was strategically set to host an elaborate shmorg of delicious delicacies on the first floor, the beautiful Chinese auction and entertainer one level up, and to top it all off, a delightful sushi bar was open to all on floor #3. Magician and mentalist Dave Levitan threw some humor and intrigue into the mix as participants mingled indoors and out. As expected, the spectacular sunset view provided the perfect backdrop for the remarkable night. Photos are available on our website - click here.

Where are you going to be for the High Holidays? Make your seat reservations today! Chabad's traditional service is designed to guide you step-by-step and will make you comfortable regardless of previous exposure and background. This, coupled with modern Jewish melodies and an easy to read prayer book translation will make this year's High Holidays an enjoyable and meaningful experience. Please note: our Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur Services will be held once again at HAFTR High School, 635 Central Ave, Cedarhurst.

Led by our dynamic, Rabbi Meir & Hadassah Geisinsky and experienced and energetic group leaders, we will provide meaningful as well as fun, educational programs for your children while you attend services. Each group will enjoy age appropriate games, stories, discussions, prayers and songs. They will also have their own “Kids' Kiddush” with lunch & snacks. provided.

Suggested Donation: $100 per seat ~ $25 per child
Partnership/Membership: $770 annually
Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.

To make your reservations, call us at 516-295-2478. We'll be open all day Friday and Sunday to take your last-minute reservations.

We also encourage you to visit our High Holiday section online where you can view a complete schedule of services, download a Holiday guide, visit our acclaimed Holiday Megasite and more: www.chabad5towns.com/77930.