7/27/07

A Word From the Rabbi

If you'll be joining us for services at Chabad this Shabbos, you'll notice a beautiful new addition to our lobby. The addition is unfortunately not space, rather it's a large Mitzvah Campaign Board featuring various brochures on various mitzvos that the Rebbe urged people to take on, such as tefillin, kosher, charity, family purity etc. Feel free to stop by our center at any time and pick up any or all of the brochures to learn more about these campaigns. We extend many thanks to Moshe & Judy Susman for sponsoring this welcome addition to our lobby, in honor of their children. Amongst the brochures on the board, we've also added a row to feature publications and postcards on our ongoing and upcoming events. In the spotlight this month is our Art & Soul Event! I'm sure by now you received the beautiful invitation and I hope you will be joining us on August 6th for an evening of elegance and entertainment under the stars: Art Show & Auction with world renowned Artist, Michoel Muchnik. The Art & Soul evening will be held at the home of Andrew & Elyse Goldstein, 99 Willow Road, Woodsburgh, New York; 7:30 pm. $18 Covert • Sushi Bar & Drinks. A sale and exhibit of the artist's array of awe-inspiring masterpieces will benefit our Chabad Center. To RSVP and for more information please call 295-2478 or visit www.ChabadFiveTowns.com. Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Zalman Wolowik

	Upcoming Events

Kiddush
The Kiddush at Chabad this week is sponsored by Sara Lew, in honor of her recovery. 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, July 30 • Moms' Night Out
Chabad's Friendship Circle presents a special night for all moms of children with special needs. Join together with other mothers for a relaxing night and to learn the art of sushi making. 8:00 pm at the home of Mrs. Yaffa Goldsmith, 464 West Broadway in Cedarhurst. $5.00 per mom. Call Batsheva to RSVP, 516-295-2478, ext. 13.

Monday, July 30 • Farbrengen
All men are invited to join us in celebrating the 15th of Av, 8:15 pm at Chabad.

Monday, August 6 • Art & Soul
View the invitation: www.chabad5towns.com/artshow

August 22 - 28 • The Friendship Circle Summer Camp
We're excited to preent our first ever Summer Camp for children with special needs! Under the leadership of our dynamic Friendship Circle Coordinator, Batsheva Borenstein, together with her incredible team of teen volunteers, the children will enjoy a wide range of stimulating activities, exciting trips and joyful entertainment in a warm, nurturing, happy atmosphere. If you know of a child who can benefit from all that we offer for children with special needs, please put them in touch with Batsheva, [email protected] or 516-295-2478 ext. 13. For more info on the Summer Camp, click here.

	Camp Gan Israel Update!

From the Head Counselors Desk...

Fantastic, friendly and fun are just a few ways to describe our Ahavas Yisroel themed week here at Camp Gan Israel! Our week started off with nature and a special Tisha B'av Story Time. We were all so sad when we learned about the destruction of the Beis Hamikdosh. We really missed everyone on Tuesday, but back in camp on Wednesday we got right into the swing of things with an amazing Drum Tales presentation. We all used drums to go on a "journey" and "adventure" through Africa. We ran, walked, swam, galloped and had a great time banging on the drums!

Did you see that gigantic water slide at camp? It sure was a hit on Thursday as we cooled off by slipping, sliding and splashing away! Thursday was also dress up day...it was hard to tell who was who with all those twins running around camp! Friday finishes off another super week at Camp Gan Israel!