4/20/07

A Word From the Rabbi

While the tragedy at the Virginia Tech University shocked us, as human beings, the world over, we as a Jewish community in particular mourn the loss of one of our own, Professor Libeu Libresco, a Romanian Holocaust survivor who was murdered while courageously saving his students from certain death. 60 years after being liberated from Bergen Belsen, he chose to give up his life so that others could continue to enjoy theirs. His Kiddush Hashem, sanctification of G‑d's name was noticed by people the world over and even U.S. President George W. Bush. May his family find solace and comfort in the knowledge that their father's moment of death was the ultimate expression of life. A Chabad Center dedicated to his memory will be established at Virginia Tech and will perpetuate his legacy of sacrificing one's life for the sake of another. If you would like to join the global campaign of Mitzvot in his memory your Mitzva will be presented to the Students at the University. Every week Professor Libresco would remind his wife of the appropriate time to light the Shabbat candles. This week, as she lights them alone, let us light those beautiful candles in his memory together with her. Candle lighting time tonight is at 7:21 pm. The Lubavitcher Rebbe of righteous memory would always teach us to transform darkness to light, pain into action. This week is an especially opportune time to increase in acts of goodness and kindness. Let us light and encourage others to light those beautiful Shabbat candles, thus dispelling a little bit of the darkness in our world. Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Zalman Wolowik

	Upcoming Events

Kiddush
The Kiddush at Chabad this week is sponsored by Yaakov & Debra Rozenblatt in honor of the birth of their son, whose bris will be celebrated this Shabbos at Chabad. If you'd like to sponsor a future kiddush in honor or in memory of a family member or friend, please contact Dr. Muller at 516-569-0169.

Monday, April 23 • Harmony in the Home I: Sholom Bayis
Couples and Singles are welcome to 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, focusing on Family Environment and it's impact on Behavior and Character Development of Children.

Wednesday, April 25 • JLI III: Flashbacks in Jewish History
Do you miss telling and hearing those fascinating Passover stories about our ancestors, and perhaps want to get another taste of it? 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? If you want to experience the way our past informs our future, I invite you take a journey back in time with me 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.

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. Register online: www.myJLI.com or call 516-295-2478 x10.

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].

Tuesday, May 1 • Evening Class for Women
This monthly class on the Aleph Bet is taught by renowned lecturer, Mrs. Chaya Franklin. Explore the deeper meaning of the letters of the Aleph-Bet—8:15 pm at Chabad.

Wednesday, May 2 • Farbrengen
All men are invited to join us in celebrating Pesach Sheini—8:15 pm at Chabad.