4/7/07

A Word From the Rabbi

The first days of Pesach at Chabad have been truly beautiful!! All who attended the Seder had a most enjoyable and meaningful experience and many had the opportunity to share a thought in connection with the Seder. People from all walks of life have been attending services and we welcome your participation throughout the remainder of the Holiday. Scores of men and women are expected to participate in the Moshiach Seudah on the last day of Pesach and I invite you to join! No reservations necessary - read further for event details. Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom and a Happy and Kosher Passover, Rabbi Zalman Wolowik

	Upcoming Events

April 8: Sea Splitting Vigil
It is the Chabad custom 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 at his home, 748 Central Avenue in Woodmere, on Sunday, April 8, 10:30 pm to commemorate this historical event - Chassidic style!

April 10: 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 10, 6:30 pm. All are welcome reservations are not required.

	Jewish Learning Institute

Unlike traditional history courses where students focus on dates, names, and events, Flashbacks in Jewish History looks beneath the surface at what history means to the Jews as a people. This exciting new course will be offered at Chabad of the Five Towns for 6 Wednesday, starting April 25. The course costs $99, which includes a beautiful student textbook, but if you register before April 13, you can take advantage of our early bird special and receive a 10% discount.

The course touches the heart, as students are shown that history is about people just like them, with hopes, dreams, and challenges. What can you gain by taking this course? A chance to discover where you came from and how you survived countless persecutions to get here. A chance to experience the wonder of Jewish survival and reflect back on the past. A chance to face the future with renewed hope and inspiration. And an opportunity to learn the secrets that will help make that future brighter and more meaningful. Register online: http://www.myjli.com/ or call 516-295-2478.