12/29/05

Happy Chanukah! Chabad's Chanukah Wonderland this week has been a tremendous success, with thousands of adults and children participating in the many Chanukah activities offered at the Funhouse in the Maple Plaza! Many gathered for Public Menorah Lightings every evening in Cedarhurst Park and on Monday afternoon as well to watch the sculpting and lighting of the magnificent Ice Menorah at the Chabad Center. If you missed any of our Chanukah events you can still join for another few days; if you attended and wish to find your photo online, please view our virtual photo album: www.ChabadFiveTowns.com/album .

On behalf of all who enjoyed the fabulous Chanukah activities and programs offered by Chabad, I would like to thank our Sponsors whose generous support made these events possible: Gary & Yael Mandel, Mr. Ben Brafman, Supersol - in memory of Shaindel Rivka bat Reb Yisroel, BLDG Corporation, Herris Brothers Tree Services, Kosher Town and Hapina. And of course, much gratitude to our staff and volunteers who generously gave of their time to assist us throughout Chanukah.

Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom & a Happy Chanukah,
Rabbi Zalman Wolowik

It's you last chance to join us for our Chanukah Celebrations - for just a few more days of Chanukah!

Chabad's Chanukah Wonderland will be open through January 2nd at the "Funhouse," conveniently located in the Maple Plaza, 588 Central Avenue (next to David's Famous Pizza). Children and adults experience Chanukah through an intriguing hands-on olive press demonstration, creative crafts corner, and a hi-tech computer center. Yehuda Hamaccabi greets the children and guides them through building menorahs and dreidles in Legoland and enjoying a meaningful movie in the Chanukah theater. Please click here for a schedule of times.

Chabad will be holding another 4 Menorah lightings in Cedarhurst Park, complete with gifts and treats, live music, hot latkes, and more. Dignitaries and community leaders will attend the ceremony and will assist in kindling the largest Menorah in the Five Towns, "The Menorah of Freedom". Public Menorah Lightings will be held at the following times: Dec. 29, 6:00 PM - Mr. Ben Brafman ~ Dec. 30, 3:30 PM - Dr. Binyomin Muller ~ Dec. 31, 6:00 PM - Rabbi Zalman Wolowik, Chabad of the Five Towns ~ January 1, 6:00 PM - Rabbi Pesach Schmerling, Chabad of Far Rockaway.

For more information contact us at 516-295-2478 or visit our website. Also online, check out the photo album to view pictures from last year's Chanukah festivities.