5/15/08

A Word From the Rabbi

With the onset of spring and Lag B’omer approaching, we are all a bit more lively and ready for some action! The entire community is invited to celebrate together on Thursday, May 22, 5:30 - 8:00 pm in Cedarhurst Park (corner Cedarhurst & Summit Ave.) at Chabad's Lag B'omer Festivities. We have fabulously fun activities, which include archery, bubble bonanza, mitzvah parade, races, tug-o-war, grand raffle and of course - a bonfire! This event is free of charge, food and refreshments are available for purchase and all are welcome!!! During this time we remember the plague that killed 24,000 students of one of the greatest Jewish leaders, Rabbi Akiva, all of whom died in the short span between Passover and Shavuot. During those seven weeks between Passover and Shavuot, we commemorate this tragedy with a period of mourning. But on the 33rd day of the Omer, known as Lag B’omer, all expressions of mourning are suspended for this day is the anniversary of the passing of the mystic Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, a surviving student of Rabbi Akiva, who requested that we rejoice on the day when his soul was reunited with its Creator. We extend a big thank you to the Mayor, Honorable Andrew Parise and Village of Cedarhurst for allowing us to utilize the grounds of Cedarhurst Park and to Jeff (Yehudah) Neckonoff of Azamra DJ for providing the music for the event! We thank our co-sponsors, Dougies, Gourmet Glatt, Haskel Trading and Kosher World! Sponsorships are still needed so if you wish to help with expenses of this grand and only Lag B’omer community wide event, please call me at 516-295-2478. Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Zalman Wolowik

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Kiddush
The Kiddush at Chabad this week is sponsored by Avi & Janet Weiss in honor of their daughter Batya. If you wish to sponsor a future kiddush at Chabad, please contact Dr. Muller at 516-569-0169.

May 18: The Friendship Circle Evening of Recognition
Our 2nd annual evening of tribute and entertainment honoring our Friendship Circle Volunteers. A light buffet dinner will be served followed by an award presentation, entertainment and a Viennese table desert. For information see page 7. To make your reservations please call 516 -295-2478. Covert $40.00

Monday, May 19 • Farbrengen: 14th of Iyar
A farbrengen for men in honor of Peach Sheini. 8:15 pm

Tuesday, May 20 • Women’s Day Trip to Botanical Gardens.
Spend the day rejuvenating your body & soul with noted tour guide, Mrs. Chana Sharfstein. Start at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and feast your eyes on G‑d’s colorful pallete of fragrant flowers. Fee: $36.00 (includes lunch) Meet at Chabad 9:30 am.

Thursday, May 22 • Lag B’omer Family Fun at Cedarhurst Park
A Lag’Bomer event that is not to be missed where there will be fun activites for everyone to enjoy. Gather around the bonfire in memory of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, shoot arrows at the archery target, march in the Mitzvah Parade, grand raffle, and much more. Entertainment will be provided by Simon Sez and music by Azamra DJ. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Located in Cedarhurst Park, corner of Cederhurst and Summit Avenues. Fun begins at 5:30 pm with nonstop fun until 8:00 pm
Please contact Rabbi Wolowik for sponsorship opportunities.

Shabbat, May 31 • Birthday Shabbat
Children born in the Hebrew month of Sivan are invited to Chabad for a birthday celebration. Join other children with birthdays in Sivan - The festivities begin after Shabbat morning services.

Sunday, June 1 • Holiday Basics for Shavuot
Open forum with the Rabbi Shneur Z. Wolowik. Kabbalistic insights and practical practices for the holiday of Shavuot. All questions will be addressed from the simplest to the most complex. 10:30 –11:15 am

SAVE THE DATE: Shabbat, June 21, 2008
Graduation Kiddush Honoring our graduates from preschool. Sponsorships are available at the following rates: $50.00 minimum per honoree $100.00 minimum for 2 or more. To participate in this event please call Chabad at 516-294-2478

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