5/4/06

In light of the recent passing of Mr. Victor Brill, father of Dr. Chaim Brill, a new Tefillin campaign has been launched! During the 30 day mourning period ending on the 25th of Iyar corresponding to May 23rd, Chaim & Tova Brill have undertaken to make a generous contribution to Chabad for each individual who is encouraged to put on Tefillin, who would have otherwise not done so on his own. Hence, each act of putting on tefillin fulfills a double mitvah - tefillin as well as Tzadakah in support of our Chabad Center and the people we help.

Please participate in this campaign by encouraging others to put on tefillin. I look forward to receiving notification of the results by email, [email protected] or call 516-295-2478.

Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Zalman Wolowik

May 6 : 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.

May 5—7: Fun Family Getaway Shabbaton
This Shabbat, 180 people from around the Tri-State area are celebrating Shabbat together at the Connecticut Grand Hotel. Participants will enjoy a fabulous weekend of lectures and workshops with Rabbi Manis Friedman, incredible accommodations and of course fantastic food! We’ll share photos with you next week!

May 10: Women’s Day Trip [NOTE DATE CHANGE]
See G‑d in nature as we explore the beauty of the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens with noted tour guide Mrs. Chana Sharfstein. We will lunch at a famous Crown Heights eatery and experience the warmth, character and excitement of Chassidic life on a walking tour of this prominent Chassidic neighborhood. Meet at the Chabad Center, Wednesday, May 10, 9:15 am. Returning at 2:30 pm • Fee $36.00. More information on these exciting excursions is available
on our website: www.chabad5towns.com/trips. Reservations are required: 516-295-2478 ext. 10.

May 11: Farbrengen for Men
On Thursday evening, at 8:15 pm, the men at Chabad will be participating in a Chassidic farbrengen celebrating Pesach Sheni. All are welcome to join!

May 16: Lag B'Omer Celebrations!
Join Chabad of the Five Towns at Cedarhurst Park for a community-wide family fun day as we celebrate Lag B'omer on Wednesday, May 16th from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. This year’s celebration will include a thrilling Extreme Bike Stunt Show, archery, bubble bonanza, bonfire, fun for all ages, grand raffle, mitzvah parade, races, tug-of-war and more! Food will also be available for purchase. This event is free of charge, all are welcome!!

We thank Jeff (Yehudah) Neckonoff of Azamra DJ for providing the music for the event! We thank our co-sponsors, Haskel Trading and Kosher World. For further information, call 516-295-2478 or visit http://www.chabad5towns.com/.