11/17/06

I am writing this email to you from Brooklyn, as I join my many colleagues and friends at our annual international convention at the Lubavitch World Headquarters. It is so very encouraging and heartwarming to spend the weekend with thousands of Chabad Rabbis from around the globe. I'm attending workshops with Shluchim from Vietnam, Turkey and the Congo, hearing words of inspiration from emissaries in Israel & the Former Soviet Union and participating in round-table discussions on the Jewish Learning Institute, the Friendship Circle and many other topics with Chabad Rabbis from across the US and worldwide.

It is a weekend of gaining renewed strength and energy to continue the mission the Lubavitcher Rebbe OBM has empowered us to do, to bring Jews closer to their Jewish roots and make the world a better place, thus hastening the coming of Moshiach.

By attending this convention, we can all feel and see how the Rebbe's work is alive and increasing rapidly throughout the world through the dedication of his emissaries, the Chabad emissaries around the globe. It is truly uplifting! I encourage you to read a special article on our website, entitled "The Emissaries" about the Rebbe's vision to change the world... it is fascinating!

Also, this Sunday tune it at 5 pm - the annual banquet culminating the convention will be streaming live on our website! Tune in to be a part of a remarkably extraordinary evening like none other! With over 2,000 Chabad Rabbis along with hundreds of friends and partners of Chabad worldwide. A link will be posted on our homepage on Sunday morning: http://www.chabad5towns.com/.

Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom & a Good Chodesh,
Rabbi Zalman Wolowik

	Happening at Chabad

Kiddush
The Kiddush at Chabad this week is sponsored by Sholom & Pessy Jacobs in honor of Sholom's birthday. If you'd like to sponsor a Kiddush luncheon at Chabad in honor or in memory of a family member or friend please contact Dr. Muller at 516-569-0169.

SHABBOS, November 10 • Farbrengen for Men
This Shabbos, the men at Chabad will join together for a Chassidic farbrengen following the Kiddush. The farbrengen is sponsored by Eli & Miriam Groisman, in honor of the birth of their daughter, Chaya Mussia.

November 20 • The Women’s Circle
All women are welcome to join us at the home of Yaffa Sebag, 777 Hampton Road in Woodmere (NOTE LOCATION CHANGE) at 8:15 pm on Monday, November 20. We are honored to have Rebbetzin Devorah Alevsky of Chabad of Cleveland, OH leading a discussion on Positive Parenting: Raising Children to Care. Allow yourself the opportunity to be uplifted in an informal, social atmosphere - join us!

November 21 • Farbrengen for Men: Rosh Chodesh Kislev
All men are welcome to join in a Chassidic Farbrengen celebrating the Rebbe’s miraculous recovery from the 1977 heart attack. Tuesday, November 21, at 8:15 pm. Location to be announced.

November 22 • Intergenerational Knitting Circle—CANCELLED (Thanksgiving)

November 25 • Kumzitz to benefit The Friendship Circle
The entire community is invited to join together for a Kumzitz on Motzei Shabbos, November 25th (4 Kislev) at 8:30 pm. The highlight of the evening will be a beautiful musical performance by with singing sensation, Ari Goldwag, former Miami Boys Choir star-soloist. Sholom & Pessy Jacobs will be hosting this special event at their home, 351 Pacific Avenue in Cedarhurst in support of Chabad’s Friendship Circle. “It is a truly special program that we feel deserves all of our support” says Sholom of this unique program to benefit children with special needs.

The uplifting & entertaining Kumzitz will include hors devours, drinks and desserts and donations are requested made payable to Chabad: $50 per person or $72 for a couple. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well for $180, $360 or any amount of your choice. Please do RSVP by calling the Jacobs at 516-239-1117 or e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]. Sholom & Pessy look forward to greeting you personally at their home in unified support of such a worthy program that directly benefits & impacts our community. If you’re unable to make it in person but would like to contribute to this worthy cause, please mail your checks to our Sholom & Pessy Jacobs, made payable to Chabad of the Five Towns (memo: Friendship Circle), and they will gladly forward your contribution.

December 1 • Friday Night Live!
Enhance your Shabbat experience and join us as we celebrate it together! Enjoy a delicious catered dinner in a warm and friendly Shabbat environment, with scholars-in-residence, Rabbi and Mrs. Tuvia Teldon, regional directors of Chabad of Commack. An exciting children’s program and inspiring lecture will make this evening special for the whole family. Please call to make your reservation, 516-295-2478. Couvert: $25 per child, $36 per adult.