Chabad of the Five Towns: Jewish Outreach and Education Community Center serving the Five Towns and Nassau County
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A Word From the Rabbi



After such an uplifting Passover holiday, reflecting on the lives of our ancestors and their trials and tribulations, I'm sure you feel like you took a journey back in time, especially during the Passover seders. Why put that all aside until next Passover when you can continue to relive it, explore it and understand it in a meaningful and yes-enjoyable, way?

Do you want to experience the way our past informs our future? I invite you take a journey back in time with my by joining our upcoming JLI Course - Flashbacks in Jewish History. This is your opportunity to learn the secrets that will help make your future brighter and more meaningful. 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.

jliThis 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 TODAY, April 13, you can take advantage of our early bird special and receive a 10% discount. Register online: http://www.myjli.com/ or call 516-295-2478 x10. I look forward to studying with you!

On another note, this Shabbat is "Shabbat Mevorchim" and infuses divine blessings and grace for the upcoming new Hebrew Month of Iyar which is referred to as the “Jewish Month of Healing.” To help bring these special remedial energies into our lives we gather to recite the entire book of Tehillim (Psalms) on Shabbat morning @ 7:30 am as is customary.

Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom and a Good Chodesh,

Rabbi Zalman Wolowik

 

Upcoming Events

Birthday Shabbat
This Shabbat is Birthday Shabbat! Is your child celebrating his / her Jewish birthday in the month of Iyar? We'll throw the party in a most meaningful way, celebrating the birthdays of all children born during this month. Each child will be given the opportunity to announce his/her resolution of a good deed for the upcoming year. All children are welcome to participate - 74 Maple Avenue in Cedarhurst, during and following Shabbat services (which begin at 9:20 am). For further information on birthday shabbat, please contact [email protected] or verify your child's Jewish Birthday at www.chabadfivetowns.com/6228.

Tuesday, April 17 • Jewish Women’s University III Begins
Study in-depth relevant topics and explore fundamental Judaic issues in a warm and intellectually stimulating environment. The Jewish Women’s University has adopted a Chavrusa (one on one) format, which will allow you the opportunity to customize the class to your own level and interest. Come sign up and meet your Chavrusa • Pick a topic! Call Faigy, 295-2478 ext. 18, to sign up. Session 2 begins Tuesday, April 17-June 12, 8:00-9:00 pm. We’re also seeking study partners, so if you’d rather be teacher than student, please give us a call, thanks!

Wednesday, April 18 • The Women's Circle:
Join us at the home of Mrs. Pessy Jacobs, 351 Pacific Avene in Cedarhurst, and empower yourself to make educated decisions in health related issues. This evening of inspiration with Mrs. Sarah Chana Silverstein will focus on bridging alternative healing and conventional medicine. 8:15 pm.

Thursday, April 19 • Farbrengen for Men
All men are invited to join us in celebrating the birthday of the Rebbe Maharash, the fourth Chabad Rebbe at 8:15 pm.

Monday, April 23 • Harmony in the Home I: Sholom Bayis for Couples
Join us for this two-part series on relationships and family environment, with Dr. Chaim Brill and Mrs. Chana Epstein, 8:15 pm. Rabbi Shmuel Stauber will lead the second part of the series on Monday, April 30.

Wednesday, April 25 • JLI III: Flashbacks in Jewish History
Call us today to sign up for this fascinating course! See page 7 for details. Two ways to register: 516-295-2478 x10 or www.myJLI.com

Sunday, April 29 • Friendship Circle Sunday Circle
Join us for two fun-filled hours for children with special needs, filled with recreation, art, gym, music and movement, friendship and laughter. This month’s special features include an inflatable obstacle course and slide, as well as a Petting Farm. 1:00—3:00 pm. To volunteer or to sign up please call Batsheva at 295-2478 x13 or email [email protected].

 
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Cedarhurst, NY
[Based on Zip Code 11516]
Shabbat Begins:
Apr. 13, 2007
7:13 PM
Shabbat Ends:
Apr. 14, 2007
8:15 PM
Parshah Shemini
 
Upcoming Events
Chassidic Mysticism
Apr. 13, 2007 - 5:30 AM

Shacharit
Apr. 13, 2007 - 6:30 AM

Daf Yomi
Apr. 13, 2007 - 7:15 AM

Mincha / Maariv
Apr. 13, 2007 - 7:15 PM

Birthday Shabbat
Apr. 14, 2007

Chassidus
Apr. 14, 2007 - 8:45 AM

Shacharit
Apr. 14, 2007 - 9:20 AM

Rambam
Apr. 14, 2007 - 3:30 PM

Code of Jewish Law
Apr. 14, 2007 - 3:30 PM

Moshiach Matters
Apr. 14, 2007 - 4:45 PM

Mincha / Maariv
Apr. 14, 2007 - 7:15 PM

Shacharit
Apr. 15, 2007 - 8:00 AM

Breakfast & Bavli
Apr. 15, 2007 - 8:45 AM

Mincha / Maariv
Apr. 15, 2007 - 7:15 PM

Tanya
Apr. 16, 2007 - 5:45 AM

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Shul Family New


Happy Birthday To:
Mrs. Rina Evans, Eli Lebowitz, Mrs. Elisheva Baum, Mr. Michael Hatten, Mr. Chaim Seper, Miriam Schnoll, Samantha Plaut, Jacob Sherman, Mrs. Joan Sherman, Dr. Todd Slesinger, Daphna Weingarten, Mrs. Marjorie Kellner

Mazal Tov to:
To Drs. Todd and Michelle Slesinger on the birth of their daughter, Rivka Adena, on the seventh day of Pesach.

To Avigdor Aryeh Leib and Chana Ross on the birth of their daughter, Sima, on the last day of Pesach.


Weekly Youth Calendar


April 17
Cheder Menachem Mendel
5:30—7:00 pm

April 18
B.A.T.T.
5:30—7:00 pm

April 19
Bat Mitzvah Club
6:00—7:30 pm

April 24
Cheder Menachem Mendel
5:30—7:00 pm

April 25
Rabbi and the Mitzvah Men
5:30—7:00 pm

April 26
Bat Mitzvah Club
6:00—7:30 pm


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The world stands on three things: Torah, the service of G‑d, and deeds of kindness
— Ethics of the Fathers 1:2
 
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Daily Thought
Crossroads

There are crossroads where you choose not only your future, but your past as well.

Take one path, your past becomes but a silly, useless dream that might as well never have happened.

Take another path and all your past becomes a magnificent frame for a glorious moment of life. For it is that moment for which your soul was formed.

 

From the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe; words and condensation by Tzvi Freeman. To order Tzvi's book, "Bringing Heaven Down to Earth, click here.

 
The Parshah In a Nutshell
Parshat Shemini

On the eighth day following "seven days of inauguration," Aaron and his sons begin to officiate as Kohanim (priests); a fire issues forth from G‑d to consume the offerings on the Altar and the Divine Presence comes to dwell in the Sanctuary.

Aaron's two elder sons, Nadav and Avihu, offer a "strange fire before G‑d, which He commanded them not" and die before G‑d. Aaron is silent in face of his tragedy. Moses and Aaron subsequently disagree as to a point of law regarding the offerings, but Moses concedes to Aaron that Aaron is in the right.

G‑d commands the kosher laws, identifying the animal species permissible and forbidden for consumption. Land animals may be eaten only if they have split hooves and also chew their cud; fish must have fins and scales; a list of non-kosher birds is given, and a list of kosher insects (four types of locusts).

Also in Shemini are some of the laws of ritual purity, including the purifying power of the mikvah (a pool of water meeting specified qualifications) and the wellspring. Thus the people of Israel are enjoined to "differentiate between the impure and the pure."

 

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