9/08/06

It is truly heartwarming to see the outpouring of kindness and thoughtfulness of so many individuals in our community who have been preparing and delivering meals to various homes this week. On behalf of the Rosenzweig family who recently celebrated the birth of a baby girl and on behalf of the Ganci, Kantor, and Radomsky families who are sitting shiva this week, we thank all who have helped out - the families are truly touched and appreciative.

It's that time of year again - time to make your High Holiday Seat Reservations. Chabad's High Holiday services are designed to guide you step-by-step and will make you comfortable, regardless of previous exposure and background. This, coupled with modern Jewish melodies and an easy to read prayer book translation will make this year's High Holidays an enjoyable and meaningful experience.

Once again, we will be offering a complete Junior Congregation and Youth Program for children of all ages – lunch will be served. Services and Youth Programs will take place at HAFTR High School , 635 Central Avenue in Cedarhurst. We're ready to take your High Holiday seat reservations 24 hours a day at www.chabad5towns.com/77930 or call 516-295-2478.

Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom & Shana Tova,
Rabbi Zalman Wolowik

KIDDUSH
The Kiddush at the Chabad Center this Shabbos is available for sponsorship! If you would like to sponsor a Kiddush at Chabad 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.

Sunday, September 10 - Chabad Hebrew School Begins
Chabad Hebrew School Begins • Call to register: 516-295-2478 or visit our website for info: www.chabad5towns.com/hebrewschool

Sunday, September 10 - Chai Elul Farbrengen
Farbrengens create a warm and vibrant sense of community and are an enjoyable and effective way to communicate Chassidic ideas and ideals. R' Faivish & Tamar Pewzner will be hosting Chabad's farbrengen for men and women (on Faivish's birthday), in honor of 18 Elul, celebrating the birthdays of the Baal Shem Tov and the Baal HaTanya. Our special guest is noted author & orator, Rabbi Yosef Y. Jacobson! The farbrengen will be held Sunday, September 10th, 8:15 pm at the Pewzner's home, 23 Waverly Place in Lawrence. The entire community is welcome to participate! What’s learned in a class or lecture is stored in the mind; what’s learned at a Farbrengen is engraved in the heart.

Monday, September 11 - Gan Chamesh Preschool Begins
The website will be completely updated shortly: www.ganchamesh.com

Tuesday, September 12 - Intermediate Hebrew Class Begins
Intermediate Hebrew Class Begins • 7:45 pm. Learn you own language and move your Hebrew language skills to the next level with Marla’s intermediate Hebrew class, geared to the serious student who seeks to broaden his/her proficiency of the Hebrew language.

Thursday, September 14 - Chessed Night
Chesed Night for children grades 3 – 6 • 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Prepare for Rosh Hashana by helping others!

Sunday, September 17 - Sofer-Scribe in Residence at Chabad
Back by popular demand, a scribe-in-residence will be on hand at the Chabad Center to check your mezuzot while you wait - this Sunday, September 17th. It is a custom to have mezuzot and tefillin checked during the month of Elul. Bring them into the Chabad center between 9:30 am and 3:00 pm. If you do not yet have mezuzot in your home, Rabbi Wolowik will be happy to walk you through purchasing and posting them - you're just a phone call away: 516-295-2478.

Sunday, September 17 - Holiday Basics I
Your Personal Roadmap to Meaningful Holidays - With Rabbi Zalman Wolowik. Men & Women are encouraged to participate on Sunday, September 17, 10:30 - 11:15 AM. Topics will include: • The Shofar - Your personal wake up call• Are Apples & Honey really a prescription for a sweet New Year? • How the Tashlich ceremony can help you fish for newfound wisdom • Repentance - Can we actually change the past?

Sunday, September 17 - Friendship Circle Training Session
Girls, grades 9 - 12, join us for a Friendship Circle Training Session to find out how you can make a difference in the lives of children with special needs. For more info visit www.chabad5towns.com/friendshipcircle.