6/20/08

A Word From the Rabbi

With just three weeks remaining until the third annual National Jewish Retreat at the luxurious Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah, final arrangements are falling into place to become the best season ever. Just take a look at some of the highlights at this year’s retreat which will feature a faculty of twenty world-class scholars offering over 80 programming choices to meet a wide variety of learning interests. One of the most prominent members of the panel will be Rabbi Eli Silberstein, Chabad Shliach in Ithaca, NY and the university’s Jewish Chaplain since 1984. Rabbi Silberstein has taught Talmudic Law at Cornell University for over 10 years. A distinguished scholar in Jewish Law with particular interest in the intersection of its legal and mystical dimensions, he has authored a number of courses for the JLI including the spring 2008 course, Talmudic Ethics. And among the many other stimulating presenters at this year’s Retreat, the Governor of Utah, Hon. Jon M. Huntsman Jr. as well as Attorney General Mark Shurtleff will deliver greetings during dinner, followed by a keynote address by Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky. The Attorney General will partake in a session at the Retreat, as well, where Talmudic law will be analyzed in light of the American legal system. The resort is in a breathtakingly beautiful location with first class accommodations. Guests will be able to explore the natural setting, enjoy the on-site recreational activities, and network with faculty and other program participants. The National Jewish Retreat will be held July 2-6. For further information and to make reservations, visit www.jretreat.com or call 1-877-JRetreat. Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Zalman Wolowik

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Kiddush
The Kiddush at Chabad this week is sponsored by Leonard & Phyllis Lubin, Gloria Schreiber, Jonathan & Marla Turk, Gary & Suzanne Wallin in honor of their childrens’ graduations. And, Rabbi Meir & Hadassah Geisinsky on the birth of their daughter, Dena Chana. If you wish to sponsor a future kiddush at Chabad, please contact Dr. Muller at 516-569-0169.

Congratulations to the Graduates and their Families!
~Isaac & Chanie on the graduation of their daughter, Faygie, from Shulamith Girls School & their sons, Mendy, Benny, & Ari, from Yeshiva of South Shore

~ Leonard & Phyllis Lubin on the graduation of their daughter.Shoshana Sara Lubin from HAFTAR High.

~ Gloria Schreiber on the graduation of her grandsons,
Noah Lindenfeld from the University of Penn. Dental School and Elliot Schreiber from DRS High.

~ Jonathan & Marla Turk on the graduation of their son, Adam Seth, from Brooklyn Law School and to their granddaughters, Abigail & Hannah Giller, on their graduation from HALB Early Childhood Center.

~ Gary & Suzanne Wallin on the graduation of their daughter, Tali Wallin from HALB

Shabbat, June 28 • Birthday Shabbat
A birthday celebration for all children who are born in the Hebrew month of Tammuz. Come to Chabad to receive a gift and eat birthdaycake with your friends who also have birthday in Tammuz. After morning services.

Monday, June 30 • Farbrengen: 28th of Sivan
Farbrengen for men to commemorate the arrival of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, OB”M to the United States in 1941. Men meet at Chabad 8:15 pm

Tuesday July 1, 2008 • Tribute Evening
In honor of the 14th yartzeit of the Rebbe, OBM, at at OHEL CHABAD LUBAVITCH 226-20 Francis Lewis Boulevard Cambria Heights, New York: Adjacent to the Ohel of the Rebbe. Program 7:30—9:00 p.m. Visits to the Ohel: 6:00—7:30 p.m. Additional visits following the program. Rabb Yosef Y. Jacobson will be the featured guest speaker, “The Rebbe’s Visions and Inspiration”. The Rebbe’s Niggunim (songs) will be led by Cantor Shneur Zalman Baumgarten. Special Video Presentation | Light Buffet| Valet Parking. Couvert $18. RSVP Call 516-295-2478 or [email protected]

Wednesday July 2 • Women’s Circle
NOTE CHANGE OF DATE. The Spirit of Summer, Keeping it Spiritual. Guest Speaker, Mrs. Chaya Franklin. Details to follow.

Shabbat, July 5 • Farbrengen:
In honor of the 3rd of Tammuz Celebrating the life of the Lubavitcher Rebbe OB”M. After morning service.

Sunday, July 6 • Community Trip to the Ohel
Meet at Chabad for the opportunity to go pray at the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s resting place, known at the Ohel. 10:00 am

Sunday, July 6 • Farbrengen Dinner: Gimmel Tammuz
Men and women are invited to an evening of tribute marking the 14th Yahrtzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson OB”M. Join us as we celebrate the life and vision of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, OB”M and perpetuate his legacy! Buffet Dinner & Live Chassidic musical entertainment. 8:00 pm $18.00 per person. Please RSVP at 516-295-2478