12/1/05

It's not too late to make reservation for Chabad's annual women's luncheon. Each year, the women of our community eagerly anticipate Chabad's Annual Women's Luncheon for its perfect combination of fun and enlightenment. This year will exceed these high expectations with boutiques and refreshments, a catered lunch, and a musical performance by renowned singer, Malky Giniger.

The featured guest speaker, Rebbetzin Bluma Rivkin, Chabad Emissary of New Orleans, Louisiana, will address the theme of the lunchoen "Let there be Light" with a moving talk on the timely topic, "A World of Light"

This elegant event, celebrating the Week of the Jewish Woman, will be held at the Ohr Torah Ballroom, 410 Hungry Harbor Rd, North Woodmere, this Sunday, December 4th, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm. Regisration & Light Breakfast: 10:00 - 10:30; Workshops & Boutiques: 10:30 - 12:30; Luncheon & Concert: 12:30 - 2:30.

Please visit our website to view the magnificent invitation or to place your reservation www.chabad5towns.com/luncheon . To place your reservation by phone, call 516-295-2478. Respond today - you'll be glad you did!

Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom & Good Chodesh,
Rabbi Zalman Wolowik

Kiddush
The Kiddush at Chabad this week is Kiddush co-sponsored by Max & Fabiana Kirsch and family in honor of the Yahrtzeit of Max’s mother—Elizabeth Kirsch; and by Ethel Weisman in honor of her daughter, Brocha’s marriage to Yehoshua Knopf. If you'd like to sponsor the kiddush at a future date, in honor or in memory of a family member or friend, please contact Dr. Muller at 516-569-0169.

Dec. 1: Farbrengen for Men
All men are invited to join in a Chassidic Farbrengen in honor of Rosh Chodesh Kislev, celebrating the Lubavitcher Rebbe's recovery in 1977. Celebrate with us at Chabad tonight, December 1st, 8:15 pm. What's learned at a class or lecture is stored in the mind; what's learned at a Farbrengen is engraved in the heart.

Dec. 3: Birthday Shabbat
This Shabbat is Birthday Shabbat! Is your child celebrating his / her Jewish birthday in the month of Kislev? We'll throw the party in a most meaningful way, celebrating the birthdays of all children born during the 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.

Dec. 3: Mother-Daughter Melava Malka
Moms! Enjoy a delightful evening with your daughter(s), ages 5-11! Chabad will be hosting our annual Mother-Daughter Melava Malka this Saturday night, December 3rd, 7:30 – 9:30 pm. The highlights of the evening include a professional entertainer, special craft project and of course, a delicious pizza dinner. Cost: $10 per person, $25 max per family.

Dec. 5: Class for Women with Mrs. Chaya Franklin
Imbue the coming month with spirituality with Mrs. Chaya Franklin's evening class for women on the kabbalistic insight and spiritual powers unique to the month of Kislev. Monday evening, December 5, 8:15 pm @ Chabad.

Dec. 8: Meet the Author
Meet the Author of “The Rebbe's Army”! Join journalist and author, Sue Fishkoff, for a speaking engagement, booksigning and discussions offering objective insights into the world of Chabad-Lubavitch, from her book. “The Rebbe's Army” is an accurate, detailed portrait of the outreach efforts of Chabad, which has become a major movement in American Judaism. "With a critical but appreciative eye, Sue Fishkoff explains why so many secular people have such a warm spot in their hearts for the Chabad movement, and especially for its army of “shaliachs,” says Alan Dershowitz. “A wonderful book about a fascinating group of people.  We can learn much both from the book and from the emissaries about whom she writes." Men & Women are encouraged to join December 8, 8:15 pm at the Chabad Center (note date change).