3/7/08

A Word From the Rabbi

Our journal went to press already but we can still get your ad into the addendum. If you'd like to submit an ad or simply make a donation, please visit our website, www.chabad5towns.com/dinner. The addendum is going to press 11 pm Saturday night, so please submit your ad asap... And finally, our Gala Raffle offers yet another giving opportunity while giving you a chance to win fabulous prizes which include a designer children’s bedroom set, Valued at $7,000 ( Includes Two Luxurious Mattresses), a dazzling women’s necklace watch valued at $3,300, a state-of-the-Art Laptop & 32 Inch Flat Panel DVD/VCR Combination, Gourmet Glatt shopping spree of $1,000 and chest freezer filled with Amnon's Pizza products, and a 26-inch Flat Panel LCD HDTV. You can purchase raffle tickets, for $25 each or 5 for $100, until 4 pm on Sunday by visiting www.chabad5towns.com/raffle. Thank You! Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom and a Good Chodesh Rabbi Zalman Wolowik     Chabad's Annual Dinner, our primary source of funds for the year is just days away and we're looking forward to celebrating with close to 600 people this Sunday, March 9th. If you'd like to attend, tomorrow night is the last chance to place your reservations. Please call Libby at 516-295-2478 x22.

	Upcoming Events: www.chabad5towns.com/events

KIDDUSH AT CHABAD
The kiddush at Chabad this week is sponsored by Myrna & R’Leibel Zisman celebrating their 49th wedding anniversary. If you'd like to sponsor a future kiddush at Chabad please call Dr. Muller at 516-569-0169.

March 8 • Birthday Shabbat
Children born in the month of Adar 2 celebrate their Hebrew birthday together at Chabad. The party starts after morning services. A birthday cake will be served and all participants receive a special birthday gift.

March 9 • Chabad of Five Town’s Annual Dinner ~ Bar Mitzvah Year!
This year we are celebrating our 13th year of Chabad in the 5 Towns. Join us at the Sephardic Temple in honoring Reb Chaim & Tovah Brill, Mr. & Mrs. Alan Brodsky, Mr. & Mrs. Ushi Klein, Mr. & Mrs. Sol Levy, and Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Weinberg. Ad deadline extended until February 25th. Reception begins at 6:00 pm followed by dinner. To R.S.V.P. call: 516-295-2478 or go on our web site at www.chabad5towns.com/dinner

March 11 • The Women’s Circle: Improvisational Comedy Workshop: A Workshop designed to break through boundaries and spread joy in our lives withscreenwriter & performer Esther R. Russell. Come laugh, laugh, and laugh some more! At the home of Rifky Robinson, 71 Grove Avenue in Cedarhurst 8:15 pm

March 12 • Storytime at Chabad
A special story will be read, cookies and juice you will be fed; each of you will enjoy a treat before you go home to sleep. For boys & girls ages 4-7 at Chabad 5:30 –6:30 pm

March 16 • Holiday Basics III—Open forum with the Rabbi
Your personal roadmap to a meaningful Purim, with Rabbi Wolowik. Topics will include the hearing of the Megillah and the rules and regulations of Holiday Sharing. The course takes place at Chabad, 10:30—11:15 am.

March 17 • Women’s Class with Chaya Franklin
Exploring the Hidden World of Esther Kabbalah represents a revelation of the hidden. Esther means hidden & Purim echoes that theme as well. Who was Esther? Arguably, the first woman in politics, we can learn many lessons from her life. 8:30 pm $10 suggested donation.

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE PURIM DRIVE
The Friendship Circle will be having a Purim Drive on March 16th,
from 1:30-3:00 pm & 3:00-5:00 pm. Our amazing teen volunteers will be going all dressed up, along with exciting Purim treats to the homes of children in our community who have special needs. We are looking for responsible adults to drive the teens around, and to help put a smile on the face of a child. If you would like the teenagers to visit you in your home, or if you would like to sign up to volunteer to drive please call Batsheva at 516-295-2478 *13 or email [email protected]

	Shalach Monos Campaign

Chabad of the Five Towns is pleased to announce that we will once again be offering the opportunity to participate in our annual Mishloach Manot Project. For a donation of $54.00 you will receive a magnificent package filled with tempting treats and your name will be included on a list along with all other participating families. By joining this project, you will not need to send individual Shalach Manot to the families who participate*.

We are asking everyone to participate, as it will benefit us all by alleviating any “pre-Purim jitters”. You can purchase your Mishloach Manot Package by sending a check, payable to Chabad of the Five Towns, by February 29, 2008.

* This does not fulfill the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot. You will need to send Misloach Manot to an additional family on Purim

	Purim at the Palace

Purim at the Palace
Friday Night, March 21st, 7:45 PM «» At Chabad
Come join Mordechai and Esther for a 4- course Friday Night meal as we celebrate the “Spirit” of Purim” $36 per Adult $25 per Child
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
516-295-2478 or www.chabad5towns.com

Magical Purim
Thursday, March 20th At Chabad,74 Maple Ave., Cedarhurst
Maariv: 7:10 PM, Multi Media Megillah Reading: 7:45 PM
Magic Show to follow - All Are Welcome!

Purim Day: March 21st
Megillah Reading
1st Shacharit at 6:15 am
1st Megillah reading at 6:40 am
2nd Shacharit at 8:00 am
2nd Megillah Reading at 8:30 am