4/7/06

In the days preceding Passover it is customary to assist needy families by providing them with monetary aid, enabling them to purchase all the Holiday necessities. I can represent you in your acts of charity and distribute funds to unfortunate families in the community. Donations can be made online or by dropping off your tax-deductible contribution at Chabad, 74 Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst NY 11516.

Please note that our office will be open for last minute seder reservations (space permitting) and sale of chametz, this Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm and Monday-Tuesday, 9 am - 5 pm. Should you have any questions or require information on Passover, call us at 516-295-2478 or visit us online, http://www.chabad5towns.com/.

I look forward to seeing you at services throughout the Holiday. At our shul, you'll find inspirational, dynamic and meaningful services for the entire family with relevant lectures and interactive children's programs for all ages. To view a complete schedule of services and halachic times, click here. Please note: Yizkor services will be held on Thursday, April 20, 11:00 am.

Don't forget to visit our Holiday Megasite for how-to guides, video and audio clips, stories, recipes, games, Seder companion, day-by-day calendar, a directory of Passover celebrations around the world and so much more.

Best wishes for a Happy and Kosher Passover,
Rabbi Zalman Wolowik

April 8: Kiddush
The Kiddush at the Chabad Center this Shabbos is available for sponsorship. If you would like to sponsor the Kiddush this week or at a future date in honor or in memory of a family member or friend, please contact Dr. Muller at 516-569-0169.

April 9: Farbrengen for Men
This Sunday, April 9, we celebrate the birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory: 11 Nissan 5762 (1902) - 3 Tammuz 5754 (1994). It was the Rebbe’s tremendous and boundless love and care for every single Jew that is the driving force of the Chabad movement today and continues to touch and inspire Jews throughout the globe! In honor of this auspicious day, all men are invited to join in a Chassidic farbrengen at Chabad, 8:15 pm unless otherwise notified.

April 18: Sea Splitting Vigil
It is customary to remain awake on the eve of the Seventh of Passover and spend the entire night in Torah study and joyous celebration of the great miracle of the splitting of the sea. Join Rabbi Wolowik and his esteemed father, at the Wolowik's home, 748 Central Avenue in Woodmere, on Tuesday, April 18, 10:30 pm to commemorate this historical event - Chassidic style!

April 20: Seudat Moshiach
The Baal Shem Tov, founder of Chabad, established a tradition that on the last day of Pesach we eat a special meal, the Moshiach Seudah, complete with matza, wine and Chassidic songs. Rabbi Heshy Epstein, director of Chabad of S. Carolina, will lead the Seudah at Chabad of Five Towns on Thursday, April 20, 6:30 pm. All are welcome reservations are not required.

May 5-7 : Shabbaton Fun Family Getaway!
Chabad's much-anticipated Shabbaton Family Getaway will be held at the Connecticut Grand Hotel, May 5 - 7. Several Chabad Centers from around the Tri-State area will be joining us - it promises to be an uplifting, exciting and memorable Shabbat Experience - certainly one you don't want to miss. Visit our website for more information and to download a complete brochure, or call: 516-295-2478. Space is limited - and it's filling up quickly!