4/13/08

A Word From the Rabbi

The holiday of Passover, marking the anniversary of the birth of our Jewish nation, is quickly approaching. This is a time we celebrate the freedom that has given the Jewish people its power to survive and to thrive. You may notice that the story of Passover does not mention a single individual’s freedom, rather the freedom of “People”. We learn from this a great lesson; in order to have our own identity, we must have a community to belong to that reflects it. It is our community that keeps us going. As we sit around the Passover table, we should remember each and every individual in the community counts. With this thought in mind, it is appropriate to recall one of the obligations of Pesach known as Maot Chittim. Now is the time to unite and help make Passover more powerful and meaningful to those less fortunate. There have been tremendous request for assistance to connect and unite during Passover and you have the obligation and opportunity to help these families. I will be happy to represent you in your everlasting acts of charity and distribute funds to unfortunate families in the community. You can donate today via one of the following convenient options: [a] Mail: 74 Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst , NY 11516 [b] Online: www.chabad5towns.com [c] Phone: Call in your contribution: 516-295-2478 or 516-569-1975 Additionally, I have received many calls from individuals seeking a place for the seond seder and additional Passover meals and those looking to enrich the spirit of Passover by hosting meals. If anyone is still interested in providing or obtaining meals, I would gladly set you up with a local family so you can enjoy a wonderful meal with great company. Just pick up the phone and call me at 516-569-1975. I am excited to share the experience of Chabad’s seder with you! You can still reserve your seat for our seder on April 19, at 8:45 pm by calling in your reservation to 516-295-2478 ext. 10 or visiting us Online: www.chabad5towns.com by Monday at 12 Noon. Our Passover Seder is easy to follow, interactive, integrated with Kabbalistic insights, great food and Jewish humor and the atmosphere is always warm and friendly. So join us as we celebrate the way our ancestors have over the last 3,300 years. I can guarantee it will be an evening you will remember for a lifetime! Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom & a Happy and Kosher Passover, Rabbi Zalman Wolowik

	Upcoming Events: www.chabad5towns.com/events

April 13 • Holiday Basics IV—Open Forum with Rabbi Wolowik
Your personal Roadmap to a meaningful Passover, with Rabbi Wolowik. Topics will include the cleaning of your home, selling of the chametz & Passover foods: Matzah, wine & herbs. 10:30—11:15 am

April 13 • Friendship Circle Sunday Circle
Respite program for our special children, 1:00-3:00 pm at Chabad, 74 Maple Ave. Special Feature: Matzah Baking & Puppet Show! Please RSVP 516-295 2478 x13 or email batsheva@chabad5towns.com
$10.00 per child (siblings are welcome).

April 15 • Community trip to the Ohel
The Tradition of praying at the resting place of the righteous is an integral part of Jewish life. The Lubavitcher Rebbe’s resting place, know as the Ohel, has become a focal point for personal prayer for thousand of people. Men, women and children are invited to participate—meet us at the Chabad Center at 8:15 pm. Please call 516-295-2478 to RSVP. Wednesday, April 16 • Children’s Rally Children’s Rally for Yud Alef Nissan in honor of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's birthday at Chabad. 5:30-6:15 pm

Wednesday, April 16• Farbrengen
All men are invited to join us in celebrating the birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe at Ohel-Chabad, 226-20 Francis Lewis Blvd, at 8:15 pm. Motzei Shabbat, April 19 • Passover Seder Passover will be here before you know it! Whether you are a Seder veteran with answers to all four questions, or a curious explorer with forty questions of your own, the Chabad Seder offers a stimulating and satisfying experience. Chabad will be holding a Communal Seder on the first night of Passover, April 19, at the Chabad Center. Adults and children are invited to join us for the Passover Seder of a lifetime - one you will never forget. 8:45 pm For information call 516-295-2478 or go to our web site www.chabad5towns.com

Sunday, April 27 • The Meal of Moshiach
It is a custom established by the Baal Shem Tov that on the last day of Pesach we eat a special meat, the Moshiach Seudah, complete with matza, wine and Chassidic songs. Led by Rabbi Heshy Epstein, Executive Director, Chabad of South Carolina. All are welcome to join. 6:45 pm

JLI Spring Semester
TALMUDIC ETHICS* FINDING YOUR WAY TO GOOD DECISIONS With Rabbi Wolowik Six Wednesdays Beginning May 14, 2008 8:15-9:30 PM Chabad of the Five Towns 74 Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst Fee: $99 ( Includes textbook) Take advantage of our Early Bird Special! Register by April 30th and receive a 10% discount For information & registration Call: 516-295-2478, or go to our website: www.chabad5towns.com *CLE Accredited for Attorneys

	Passover with Chabad

VISIT OUR PASSOVER SUPERSITE:
WWW.CHABAD5TOWNS.COM/PASSOVER

SELL YOUR CHAMETZ WITH CHABAD
To arrange for RabbiWolowik to sell your chametz, you can fill ou ta form on our website, download the form, or visit our office, 74 Maple Avenue, Cedarhurst, Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm. Rabbi Wolowik will be available for mechirat chametz after morning and evening services at Chabad. In addition, Rabbi Wolowik will be available for mechirat chametz at his home, 748 Central Ave. in Woodmere, on Sunday, 4/13 from 12:00-7:00 pm and 8:30-10:00 pm; on Mon. 4/14 through Thurs. 4/17 from 8:30-10:00 pm.The office willbe closed on Friday April 18, 2008.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT:
Special Arrangements for Pre-Passover Garbage Pick Up on Friday April 18, 2008 To assist our Jewish residents with last minute disposal ofChometz, arrangements have been made with Sanitary District # 1 to have garbage trucks at the following locations From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, April 18th A: Cedarhurst Railroad Station—North side of Station, Summit Ave., near the police booth B: Lawrence Railroad Station Parking Lot To ensure the safe burning of chometz, the Lawrence Cedarhurst Fire Department has made available their rear parking lot on Washington Ave. which will be supervised by volunteer firefighters, from 8:00 am—11:30 am on Friday April 18th. PLEASE, use ONLY PAPER BAGS , and NOT plastic bags A special thanks and appreciation to: Mayor Andrew J. Parise of Cedarhurst Myrna Zisman, a member of the Board of Trustees of Cedarhurst Mr. Phil Mistero, Superintendent of Sanitary District # 1 Mayor Jack Levenbrown & Trustee Edward Klar of Lawrence.

GOT GUESTS?
If anyone would like to host guests for the Passover Seder or any of the Holiday meals or If there is anyone who would like to be a Passover guest, please call Chabad at 516-295-2478. We will be happy to make necessary arrangements to accommodate you.