2/23/06

With the holiday of Purim quickly approaching, our “Matanot L'evyonim” [gifts to the needy] Campaign is in full swing! It is an obligation to give monetary gifts of charity to poor people on Purim. I can represent you in your acts of charity and distribute your monetary gift to the needy on Purim day. Please participate by giving your tax-deductible contribution to Chabad – Matanot L'evyonim.

Donations can be made via one of the following convenient options:
[a] Mail: 74 Maple Avenue , Cedarhurst , NY 11516
[b] Online: http://www.chabad5towns.com/matanot
[c] Phone: Call in your contribution with a credit card: 295-2478

Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Zalman Wolowik

March 4 : Kiddush
The Kiddush at the Chabad Center this Shabbos is sponsored by Jeremy & Elizabeth Kahn in honor of the opening of her new children’s shoe store, "Monkey See, Monkey Shoe" - this Sunday, March 5th. If you would 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.

March 6: Ayelet the Kosher Komic!
Don't miss out on a unique opportunity to enjoy a Kosher Komedy Show right here in the Five Towns! Make it a Mother-Daughter night out. Take advantage of our mother-daughter special before tickets are sold out - Tickets are $15.00 each or $25.00 for a mother-daughter discounted ticket package!

Ayelet, the popular Kosher Komic, fine-tunes her performances to create an invigorating show where women & girls enjoy a good bout of comic relief with her hilarious routines on various aspects of Jewish life from dating & marriage to airlines and diets. Ayelet will make her appearance at Chabad of the Five Towns, 74 Maple Avenue, on March 6 starting at 8:15 p.m. The event is for women and girls only and tickets are required. Get into the joyous Adar spirit and purchase your tickets by calling 516-295-2478 ext. 10 or at www.chabad5towns.com. A basic ticket is $15 and a sponsor ticket for preferred seating is $36.

March 7: An Evening of Commemoration
This week we commemorate the first yartzeit of our dear friend & founding shul member, Chief Simon Eisdorfer. In honor of his Yahrtzeit the Eisdorfer family invites you to an evening to reflect on his life. Tuesday, March 7th—Adar 7th, 8:00—9:00 pm at the Chabad Center, 74 Maple Avenue. We will be making a Siyum on Mishnayot; L'chaim and light refreshments will be served.

March 9: Farbrengen for Men
Join in a Chassidic farbrengen on the 9th of Adar, marking the day the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory, was saved from the Germans and arrived in America in 1940. The farbrengen will be held on Thursday evening, 8:15 pm at the Chabad, 74 Maple Ave., Cedarhurst.

	Celebrate Purim with Chabad!

Purim Celebrations only get better at Chabad… this year we'll be celebrating Safari Style! A tent will be erected at the Chabad Center to accommodate the anticipated crowds of men, women & children who join Chabad for our annual Purim celebrations. On Purim eve, Chabad's the place to be!

Come in costume on Monday, March 13th, 6:30 pm for a new & improved Multimedia Megillah Reading and Grand Purim Bash! Watch friendly familiar faces come to life on screen in the ancient Purim story! The program will feature a special children's reading, exciting entertainer, music, hamentashen and refreshments as well as a light break-the-fast buffet! All are welcome to join - no reservations required.

The megillah will also be read Tuesday morning at the Chabad Center : first Shacharit service at 6:00 am followed by Megillah reading at 6:30 am. The second Shacharit service will be held at 8:00 am followed by Megillah reading at 8:45 am.

The much-anticipated Purim in Africa - Safari Seudah will be held at Chabad on Tuesday, March 15, 5:30 pm. Join us for an experience of a lifetime and a 4-course Purim Meal! Limited space available; reservations are required. Fee: $36.00 per adult, $25.00 per child.

LAST CHANCE to be a part of our Shalach Manot Campaign! Each participating family will receive a magnificent package filled with tempting treats along with a list of all families who took part in this project. Therefore, you will not need to send individual Shalach Manot to those families who participate. You can be included on the list & receive a package by sending payment of $54 to Chabad of the Five Towns, (74 Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst NY 11516) by March 7th or submit your purchase on our website.

Have you seen our Purim Holiday Guide? If you have not received it in the mail, you may download it online or you may email or call us to have a copy mailed to you: 516-295-2478

We encourage you to visit our Virtual Purim Site for the purim story, how-to, articles, recipes, multimedia, games, kids center and much more. It's the virtual Purim experience you will truly enjoy!