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Dear Friends,
The name of this week’s Torah portion is Kedoshim, which literally means “holy,” as G‑d tells the Jewish people that they are obligated to always be holy.
Holiness can mean different things depending on the context, and here it means that G‑d wants us to be different, to stand out and live differently from everyone around us. Another term sometimes used in the Torah for this is hevdel, “separation,” implying that we are to keep ourselves separate and behave differently.
These words might sound familiar, as at their root they are associated with the ceremonies we use to usher Shabbat in and out. We begin Shabbat with kiddush and we conclude it with havdalah — leaving the holy day sandwiched between these two rituals.
Shabbat is a day that stands out among the rest of the week, and it must therefore be highlighted by special rituals at its beginning and end.
And just like Shabbat, the Jewish people must also be highlighted, in the way we act and in the way we treat the world around us.
With prayers for the coming of Moshiach very soon,
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| SHABBOS NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS |
| We are Open for Services this Week – And there WILL BE Soup & Challah
Special Mitzvah Opportunity
An older couple who has just moved into Carlsbad (north – near the Shoppes at Carlsbad) needs volunteer help unpacking as the husband is not well and the wife is a bit overwhelmed. They have reached out asking for volunteer assistance.
Are you able to help with this beautiful Mitzvah opportunity? If yes, please respond to this message and we will fill you in.
Special Shabbos THIS Week
This week we will be celebrating Mother’s Day, with a very special Kiddush in honor of those who gave us life, our mothers! This Shabbos we will dedicate to all mothers and YOU are invited and encouraged to be part of the celebration!
Kiddush Sponsor(s)
This week’s Kiddush is being sponsored by the Moyals in Thanks to Hashem for Blessing his family!
It is also being sponsored by the many people who have joined together to honor our mothers.
Mother’s Day Honorees 2022
Avi Rossenfeld: Carrie Rossenfeld, Sonia Rossenfeld, Mae Chesloff
Windi Shadrin: Daney Yael Weill, Nancy Greenberg
Nancy Greenberg: Windi Shadrin, Ellen Daney Weill, Myrrl Mithers
Muka and Yossi Rodal: Nechama Eilfort, Devora Rodal
Arnold Tubis: Charlotte Ida (Litman) Tubis, Matilda (Niers) Litman, Rose (Nemirof) Tubis, Sofia (Tubis) Lederer
Valiee Loring: Frances Richland
Scott Doleman: Nanci Spetter, Amparo Doleman
David and Anna Mintz: Roz Mintz, Lydia Teshuba, Anna Mintz, Grammy Sheila, Nechama Eilfort, Naomi Alter, Muka Rodel, Chaya Eilfort, Kayla Perez
Ilyse Loven: Jacqueline Feder, Ray Feder, all mothers who died in the Holocaust, in European Pogroms, the Spanish Inquisition, and all women who died by terrorist hands in Israel.
Keshet Loven: Ilyse Loven
Rabbi Eilfort: Nechama Eilfort, Chana Levy, Rivka Fenton, Chaya Eilfort, Muka Rodal, Dassy Eilfort, Chava Klipper, Sheila Lebovitz
Sheila Lebovitz: Bertha Stern
Josh Silverstein: Sharon Silverstein, Annette Friskopp, Peggy Berrington, Klara Silverstein
Sharon Silverstein: Klara Silverstein
Suzanne Haray: Eleanor Haray, Fanny Ansel
Michael Spinner: Gertrude Spinner, Michelle Spinner, Linda Joy Gladd
Channah Hale: Bluma Siegal Glovsky, Baile Scher Siegal, Malka Siegal, Dora Siegal Borenstein, Rebecca Glovsky, Charlotte Faye Bricken Hale, Sharon Pomerantz Hale, Marion Pomerantz
Mike Schwartz: Tally Schwartz
Jake and Verred Alter: Naomi Alter, Stephanie Gold
Bernardo Buenaventura: Agustina Velasquez, Dominga Buenaventura, Rosalba Buenaventura, Nechama Eilfort, Sheila Lebovitz, Dinah Miller, Kayla Perez, Juana Pozos
Ruthie and Angel Ventura: Kayla Perez
Naomi Alter: Doris Markus, Helene Alter
Kenneth Bomba: Rosalie Bomba, Annie Steward
Abraham Danan: Viviane Danan
Leah Kahn Plavnick: Dr. Bina Kahn, Mrs. Marlene Plavnick
Lisa Chandler: Linda Coulson, Lisa Chandler
Blossom Nejathaim: Madeline Nejathaim, Blossom Nejathaim
Jon Rozansky: Julie Rozansky, Hadassah Rozansky, Michelle Rozansky, Simcha Gross
Moira Markowitz: Rachelle Barnett
Michelle Berger: Rosalie Devorah Suskin
Covid Protocols
We are being extremely careful and are asking the following to anyone contemplating coming:
- If you have ANY symptoms of Covid please do not come.
- If you have been around anyone who has Covid please do not come.
- If your doctor told you to be especially careful please do not come.
- If you are concerned/afraid please do not come.
- If you are not vaccinated please be extra careful with all above-listed stringencies and wear a mask.
- Please maintain social distancing at all times.
- Please wash and sanitize your hands regularly, especially before the kiddush.
This is a very difficult situation. We ask for your support and understanding as we do our absolute best in providing a vibrant spiritual home that is SAFE for our community. This means that even if you are not concerned about Covid please be thoughtful about those who are concerned. This means even if you are extremely concerned about Covid do not be judgmental of those who feel they must attend shul to ensure we have a minyan.
We choose to remain a close and loving community.
Security Protocols
Everyone is Subject to Search
No Firearms (We have a well-defined security plan in effect and any unauthorized firearms could create confusion and actually reduce security).
Backpacks Prohibited
All Bags Subject to Search
Soup and Challah - YES - Soup & Challah This Week
We are always seeking additional volunteers to help deliver Soup and Challah. If you can help with this beautiful Mitzvah please respond to this message. Thank you and G-d bless!
We will still be offering Soup and Challah to those who request it. Sometimes we will need people to pick it up themselves from shul, depending on the volunteer drivers’ status. Our focus is now to have people join us at shul so we can enjoy Kiddush TOGETHER!
Our A Team is busy preparing Challahs for the community as this is being written (and THANK YOU to our amazing donors for making that happen!). However, we are facing a big challenge as we need angels to deliver the fruit of our ovens to our hungry constituents. If you are ready, willing, and able to assist please respond to this message or contact the Rebbetzin to volunteer ASAP. G-d bless you!
If you can help with deliveries, reach out to Kayla or Nechama.
Please note that all food is prepared and delivered using recommended safeguards.
Sponsors Appreciated (And Needed)
These are extraordinary times many people are reaching out for help and, Baruch Hashem / thank G-d, we are HERE to help! ‘We’ means YOU and US, TOGETHER. It is an amazing partnership that we have!
A very special thank you goes out to our “Super Sponsor” Channah Hale who has continuously stepped forward helping us to maintain this service!
We are extremely grateful to those who have reached out to help fund us, enabling us to serve others. Thank you to our amazing volunteer drivers - you can volunteer to deliver Soup and Challah!
Note About Sponsorships
You may have noticed that we seek multiple sponsors for the Kiddush, Challah, Soup, and Torah classes. We do this because we need to find ways to cover our budgetary shortfall that has been caused by the coronavirus. The donations coming to the shul have been dramatically reduced. We greatly appreciate those of you who are still supporting us! G-d bless you! We greatly appreciate your understanding as we seek ways of propping up the income necessary to keep things afloat. Your ideas about additional income streams are likewise greatly appreciated!
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| RABBI'S WEEKLY ARTICLE |
| Rabbi's Letter | Thought for the Week | Haftarah
A Word of Torah
Living with the Times
Beyond Holiness
Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
1. The Fruit of the Fifth Year
In the famous 19th chapter of Leviticus, which is a summary of many essential principles of the Torah, the laws about fruit-trees are stated. The produce of the first three years of the tree's life (orlah) is forbidden. The fourth year's produce (neta revai) is set aside as holy, and is to be eaten in Jerusalem or redeemed. But the fruit of the fifth year may be eaten ordinarily:
And in the fifth year you may eat its fruit, that it may yield more richly to you its increase: I am the L-rd your G d.
The phrase which the Torah uses, "that it may yield more richly to you its increase," indicates that the purpose of the commandments about the first four years' fruit is so that the fifth year should see a particularly prolific crop.
Rashi offers a straightforward explanation, quoting the Midrash: "Rabbi Akiva used to say, the Torah says this because it has man's evil inclination in mind: That one should not say, 'Behold, for four years I must take trouble with it for nothing.' The Torah therefore states that (because of your obedience) the land will give you produce in larger quantities."
We can, however, understand the passage at a deeper level. The five years of fruit correspond to the five "universes" or dimensions of spirituality. The first three, which are forbidden for consumption, stand for the three lower levels (asiyah, yetzirah and beriah, or the dimensions of "action," "formation" and "Creation"), where there is a sufficient concealment of G d for the possibility of sin, division and forbidden action to exist. The fourth year stands for the dimension of atzilut ("emanation") where everything is in a state of holiness, and nothing is separated from G d. Therefore its fruit is called "holy, for giving praise to the L-rd." But the fifth is the highest level, called keter, the "Crown." The fruit of the fifth year is correspondingly the most precious, as we saw when we understood that the entire purpose of the commandments of the first four years was for the sake of the fifth.
Why then do we find the fruit of the fourth year called "holy?" Why is it to be eaten only in Jerusalem, and only by a person who is not ritually unclean? Why do none of these things apply to the fifth-year produce, which may be eaten anywhere by anyone?
2. The Baal Shem Tov and the Sage
To understand this, we must begin with a story told about the Baal Shem Tov.
It was at a time when he had not yet emerged publicly as the leader of the Chassidic movement. He still wore the cloak of anonymity as he traveled through the towns and villages of the Carpathians. It was one of his holy practices to ask every Jew he met — man and woman, the aged and the children — how they were, how business was, and so on. One of his greatest pleasures was to listen to the answers that each of them would give — answers that came from the heart. For they would reply with words of praise and thanks to G d. Every answer would contain a "Thank G d" or a "The L-rd be blessed."
Once he reached a small township and began in his normal way to inquire after the welfare of the Jews he met, to get them to say words of praise and gratitude to G d, to demonstrate their faith and merit. In the town there was a very old man, a great scholar, who lived in isolation from the affairs of the world. For more than fifty years he had sat and studied Torah day and night, detached and holy. He would sit and learn every day, wrapped in his tallit and tefillin until the afternoon service, and would not eat anything all day, until he had said the evening prayers, when he would have a little bread and water.
When the Baal Shem Tov entered his study, a room in one of the corners of the synagogue, he asked the old man about his health and his welfare, but the man did not look up at the Baal Shem Tov, who was dressed in the clothes of a peasant. He repeated his question several times, until the sage became angry and gestured that he should leave the room. The Baal Shem Tov said: "Rabbi, why, as it were, do you not give G d his livelihood?" When he heard this, the old man was completely confused. A peasant was standing in front of him and talking about G d and the need to provide Him with a living!
The Baal Shem Tov read his thoughts and said: The Jewish people is sustained by the livelihood which G d provides for them. But what sustains G d, that he may continue, as it were, to "inhabit" the world? This is what King David meant when he wrote in Psalm 22, "You are Holy, who inhabits the praises of Israel." "You" — that is, the Master of the Universe, "are Holy" — that is, You are apart from the world. What then is Your livelihood, that you are able to "inhabit" it? It is "the praises of Israel." G d is sustained by the praise and the gratitude to which the Jews give voice, for their health and their sustenance with which He provides them. And because of these praises, He gives them children, health and food, in plenty.
3. The Dwelling-Place
The Baal Shem Tov's remark is not easy to understand. It is true that the G d of whom we say "You are Holy" (that is transcending the world) is brought to "inhabit" the world only by the service of the Jewish people. But surely learning Torah is part of that service? Surely it brings the presence of G d into the world? And, the old sage had studied Torah day and night for more than fifty years. Even at the very moment when the Baal Shem Tov spoke to him, he was preoccupied with study! How, then, could he have said: "Why, as it were, do you not give G d His livelihood?"
And even if it is the "praises of Israel" and not the sound of their studies that causes G d to "inhabit" the world, the Baal Shem Tov could surely have tried to elicit words of thanksgiving from the sage for being allowed by G d to study in serenity and seclusion. Why did he need to ask him about matters of physical concern, like his health?
The answer is that the whole purpose of creation was to make for G d a "dwelling-place in the lower world" (Midrash Tanchuma, Naso 16). This world was to be transformed into a habitation for G d.
How is this dwelling-place built? Not, primarily, through learning or through thanks to G d for the opportunity to learn. Study involves the "G dly soul" of the Jew, the highest part of his nature. But thanksgiving for food, for money, for health — these involve a sanctification of the body, of natural desires and physical needs. When a Jew recognizes even these as the gift of G d then he has truly admitted G d into the "lower world."
That is why when the Baal Shem Tov saw the sage, sitting in seclusion, disengaged from the world, unconcerned with the state of his body, eating only to survive, not to sanctify the physical, he said: "Why, as it were, do you not give G d His livelihood?" For the Divine intention was to have a dwelling-place precisely in the lower world that the sage had forsaken. And this is why he said that G d is made to "inhabit" the world "by the praise and the gratitude to which the Jews give voice, for their health and their sustenance with which He provides them." This justified his interrupting him even in the middle of learning, which is the greatest of the commandments. For without this praise, his learning was defective. In the words of the Talmud, "Anyone who says, I have nothing but (the study of) Torah, even Torah is denied to him."
4. Fruit and Thanksgiving
In the light of this story we can see why the most precious fruit is not that of the fourth year — even though it is called "holy" (that is, set aside, withdrawn) and it is to be eaten only within the walls of Jerusalem; and why it is the fifth year fruit, which could be eaten anywhere by anyone.
When a Jew recognizes that even fruit which is not "holy" depends on the blessing of G d; when he sees with his own eyes that the land "yields more richly its increase" because of G d; and when he offers praises for these things, then he brings the "You," the essence of G d, which is "holy" and beyond all finitude, to "inhabit" the world as His dwelling-place, thus bringing the entire creation to its true fulfillment.
Haftarah for Shabbat Parshat Kedoshim
Ezekiel 20:2-20.
This week's haftorah mentions G d's repeated enjoinders to observe the commandments, keep the Shabbat and eschew idol worship; reflective of this week's Torah portion, which discusses many commandments, including the obligation to sanctify the Shabbat and reject idolatry.
The prophet Ezekiel transmit G d's message, reminding the Jews how He chose them as His nation, how He took them out of Egypt and promised to take them to the Holy Land. In Egypt, G d dispatched a prophet who exhorted the Jews to abandon their idols, yet they did not do so. He then gave them laws and statutes, including that of the observance of Shabbat as a sign between Him and His people. "But the house of Israel rebelled against Me in the wilderness; they walked not in My statutes, and they despised My ordinances, which, if a man keep, he will live through them, and My Sabbaths they desecrated exceedingly."
The prophet goes on to mention G d's punishment of the Jews in the desert, namely that they did not enter the Holy Land. He then admonishes the children not to follow their fathers' ways, but to observe the laws and to sanctify the Shabbat.
Weekly Sermon will take place immediately following the Daily Tanya class, on Erev Shabbat or Erev HaChag (the eve of the holiday). It usually is at about 9am, but if you cannot catch it live it remains recorded on the Rabbi’s Facebook feed.
Join Rabbi Eilfort Friday mornings on Facebook Live for his Weekly Sermon. If you have not already done so, please send Rabbi Eilfort (Yeruchem Eilfort) a Friend Request on Facebook!
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| FUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEERING |
| GIVING & HELPING OPPORTUNITIES
We would be nowhere without the generous support of our community. Please know that your support is profoundly appreciated!
There are many ways to donate besides for checks and cash. Following please find a list of the various other ‘platforms’ that are available for secure donations that go directly and entirely into the synagogue account (even though they say Nechama's name).
1. PayPal [email protected] or PayPal.me/Neilfort
2. Venmo @Nechama-Eilfort
3. Cashapp $nechamae
4. Zelle (Bank of America) [email protected]
5. Personal credit card chabadatlacosta.com/donate
6. Join our Legacy Circle - see below
The Foundation Project - Donations
We are raising funds that will be used towards completing our basement. This project will include a TEEN LOUNGE, CLASSROOMS, a PLAYGROUND, OFFICES, STORAGE SPACE, BATHROOMS, and more. Call Rabbi to inquire about available dedications. The money we raise also goes towards scholarships for Hebrew School students, our Challah and Chicken Soup program, and all of our ongoing expenses.
To donate securely online follow this link: www.ChabadatLaCosta.com/donate.
Sponsor a Kiddush
A huge thank you to our dedicated Kiddush Committee (including but not limited to): Naomi Alter, Sheila Lebovitz, Channah Hale, Kayla Perez, and the Rebbetzin.
Our weekly, communal lunch is a chance to enjoy our gorgeous Shabbos atmosphere, together with our wonderful community, in the beautiful surroundings of our breezeway and patios.
We thank our generous sponsors, without whom, none of this would be possible!
We always need additional sponsors. If you have a birthday, anniversary, Yarzeit, or some other occasion you want to beautifully commemorate while benefiting the entire community please consider Kiddush sponsorship (half sponsorships also available). We also hope that everyone will be supportive and understand that multiple sponsors benefits the shul and doesn’t, in any way detract, from your occasion
If you are interested please respond to this message or call the shul, 760-943-8891, and you will be put in touch with the appropriate party to make your occasion happen. Please see below for a list of the upcoming Kiddush Sponsors.
Easy Fundraising Opportunity
First, let us take this opportunity to thank all of those who have had Facebook Birthday Fundraisers for Chabad at La Costa! I cannot tell you how much Nechama & I appreciate it! The money we have received through these fundraisers has helped our shul continue with programming, delivering soup and challah as well as other activities.
Do you have a birthday coming up? We would be honored if you would consider making our shul the recipient of your birthday fundraiser. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to celebrate your birthday and do a wonderful Mitzvah at the same time? Thank you for your consideration and Happy Birthday!
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| SPECIAL WISHES |
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Condolences | Birthdays | Anniversaries | Yarzeits
OUR HEARTFELT PRAYERS are extended to the victims of the terror attacks in Israel.
OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES are extended to the families of the victims of the coronavirus.
OUR HEARTFELT PRAYERS are extended to the victims of the war in Ukraine.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out to Tiferes Eilfort, Caterina Ferber, Ben Markowitz, Suzanne Haray, Lonnie Belfer, and all of those celebrating their birthdays this week!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes go out to all of those celebrating anniversaries this week!
WE REMEMBER Shirley Levine, Herbert Magnes, Sam Estrin, and all of those whose Yarzeit is observed this week.
May Rabbi Naftali Levy, Brenda Joseph, Stephanie Lewis, Rachel Perez, Miriam Reisman, Channah Hale, Sheila Lebovitz, Adam Lemberger, Sandy Radom, Rachel bas Shoshana, and Roz Mintz, be blessed with a speedy and complete recovery!
Upcoming Kiddush Sponsors:
May 14: Sheila Lebovitz BONUS BIRTHDAY
May 21: George Reh in honor of his mother’s Yarzeit.
May 28: SPECIAL KIDDUSH HONORING CHANNAH HALE AND LEN HYMAN
June 4: Alter family in memory of Poppy Sam Alter
June 11: Sponsors Needed
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| CHABAD VIRTUAL & IN PERSON ACADEMY |
| Get Some Class
We have an ever-expanding menu of online learning opportunities for everyone. Below please find an overview of our current classes and a schedule of when you can join in on Facebook Live. If you miss the live class you can watch the recorded version, on Facebook.
If you cannot get the classes online please email us at [email protected] and we will work out a different arrangement.
Please note the new schedule of classes, which will be offered both in person and virtually beginning the week of February 20th: Classes will not be held during the Holidays.
Tanya - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life (Daily)
Join Rabbi Eilfort every morning on Facebook at 8am. Watch Live or watch the recording later in the day.
Caffeine for the Soul (Mondays)
Join Muka Rodal on Facebook every Monday at Noon. Watch Live or watch the recording later. In person starting soon!
JLI Course - Beyond Right - The Values that Shape Judaism's Civil Code (Mondays)
Join Nechama in person or on zoom from 7-9pm beginning May 16th. This is a paid course. Please sign up at https://www.myjli.com/index.html?task=location&lid=699
Jewish Bootcamp (aka Judaism 101) (Wednesdays)
Join Rabbi Elia Wednesday at 7:30pm at Chabad of Encinitas 735 Adelaide Circle
Follow this link to sign up: https://www.chabadatlacosta.com/AdultEd
Torah Portion of the Week (Thursdays)
Join Rabbi Eilfort Thursdays at 7:15pm at Chabad La Costa.
Hebrew Reading RHA
with Nechama Eilfort After Passover - Details to be announced.
JLI Course - New Spring Course: Beyond Right - The Values that Shape Judaism's Civil Code (Mondays)
MCLE BOARD-APPROVED IN MANY STATES FOR UP TO NINE (9) CLE CREDITS FOR ATTORNEYS
Visit www.myjli.com/accreditation for a complete accreditation statement
Lesson Details
Lesson 1
Beyond Good Neighbors
Most laws are designed to protect the rights of people and their property. But Judaism’s civil code is driven by a different goal. Explore how laws of damages and disputes support a uniquely Jewish view of the human mission.
Lesson 2
Beyond Restitution
In seeking to restore the rights of plaintiffs, Jewish courts actively assist offenders in achieving full repentance too. Why? Discover the advantage of properly undoing damage over mere compensation.
Lesson 3
Beyond Taking Offense
You may feel a moral urge to speak up against an offensive action. But might you have a legal responsibility to deter someone from certain behaviors? Judaism says: Yes. In this lesson, we discuss why and when.
Lesson 4
Beyond Personal Freedom
With 613 commandments in the Torah and myriad rules expounded in the Talmud, can Judaism ever be called “liberating”? Let’s delve into the Exodus, the covenant, and the ways in which laws can lead to the purest human freedom.
Lesson 5
Beyond Lawful Ownership
Is the claim of ownership anything more than a subjective social agreement? A foundation of Chassidic thought is that material possessions contain spiritual energy that is specific to their owners. Let’s consider the owner’s rights and responsibilities through this lens.
Lesson 6
Beyond Presumption of Innocence
While a presumption of innocence can protect defendants from liability, it is not quite a declaration of uprightness. Jewish law goes so far as to presume every person’s core goodness. See how this view can lead us to a truly upright world.
Coastal Hebrew School
To find out more about our Hebrew school visit www.jewishencinitas.com/hebrewschool
Rosh Chodesh Coastal Women's Society
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Coastal Women's New Moon Circle
C-Teen Events
Please Like the shul’s Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ChabadatLaCosta
For up to date pictures and announcements follow our Facebook Page and join our community Group.
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| A COMMUNITY FOR YOU AND ME |
| Coastal Chabads are here for YOU
Belonging to a Jewish Community is not only gratifying and fulfilling it is also extremely important, for within the community one finds a place to connect with G-d and one’s soul, a place of learning and spiritual enrichment, a great source of friends, a place to bestow one’s Jewish legacy upon his or her child/ren, and so much more. Check out www.ChabadatLaCosta.com to learn more.
The beauty of OUR Jewish Community is that we offer so many different options that everyone is sure to find something enriching and meaningful. Below please find a partial list of some of our current offerings. If you have never come by before pick an item or two and try it out. If you have already tried an item or two find another one that sounds interesting and give it a whirl. “Connection” – that is the name of the game and that is precisely what you will find here!
*Daily Minyan *Shabbat Services *Weekly Kiddush Luncheon *Mysticism Classes *Torah Portion Class *Hebrew School *Bar/Bat Mitzvah Training *Mommy and Me *Family Friday Night Services and Dinner *Women’s Group *Youth Activities *Pastoral Counseling *Holiday Programming *Community Meals *Hospital Visitation *Weekly Email Updates *Hospital Visitation *Mezuzah Campaign *Jewish Heritage Workshops *Jewish Learning Institute Affiliate *www.JewishEncinitas.com *Chabad of Carlsbad N
Need a Minyan?
If you need a Minyan to say Kaddish please give the office at least a few days’ notice. We are happy to provide this important service, but it takes time to arrange enough participants to assure the quorum is present. Please email [email protected] your request.
Shabbat Services with Meaning & Joy
Every Saturday we get together to celebrate the holy Shabbat in song and prayer. Our services are both traditional and user-friendly, as we fully recognize that not everyone has experience Davening (praying) in a traditional setting. What those who have joined have found is that the atmosphere in our synagogue is conducive to meaningful meditation. A knowledge of Hebrew is not necessary to participate. In fact, the only thing that is needed is the desire to learn and to connect to the Almighty. It is an enriching experience not to be missed! Shabbat services begin at 10am and conclude at approximately 12:30pm and are followed by a wonderful community lunch. There is no cost to attend and reservations are not needed.
Membership
NOW is the time to join the family! Membership includes High Holiday seats and discounts on other programs and activities. However, the main reason to join is to demonstrate your commitment to the future of Judaism in our area and to our community.
If you have already filled out and returned your Membership form please accept this message as our sincere thank you!
We urge you to pick the level of Membership and the financial commitment you feel comfortable with, and to fill out the form that you will find by following this link: www.ChabadatLaCosta.com/membership. We thank all of our amazing donors!
Create Your Jewish Legacy Plan for the Future - Now
We have been blessed with life! Yet, we know that no one lives forever. This begs the question, “What will your legacy be?” Most of us have children, and they certainly should figure prominently into our plans. But our children are only a part of what we leave behind. Just as we endeavor to give Tzedakah generously, so as to selflessly make the world a better place while we are alive, so too we need to make sure that we leave a percentage of our estates for the benefit of others. Judaism tells us that it is incumbent upon us to leave the world better than when we found it. We do this by giving Tzedakah.
We can help.
Chabad has partnered with the Jewish Community Foundation in the creation of our Legacy Circle "Generation to Generation - Ensuring a Jewish Tomorrow, Today". Many people do not prepare appropriately for the inevitable. They do not leave a will, or even if they do it is not consistent with Jewish Law. If one wants his body to be handled with the respect and care mandated by Jewish Law or if one wants the funeral service conducted according to Jewish Law, it must be arranged in advance. Don’t leave these critical details to luck!
Contact Rabbi Eilfort for a private appointment so these important matters can be handled how you want.
Send a personal email to [email protected] to schedule an appointment today.
We honor our Legacy Circle Members*:
Joel Barnett
Angela Chapman
Anonymous 1
Channah Hale
Len Hyman
Sheila Lebovitz
Ilyse Loven
David Markoff
Anonymous 2
Ed Richard
Sharon Silverstein
Anonymous 3
*Has provided Chabad with a Declaration of Intent.
Click here for a Declaration of Intent and more information
Memorial Plaques & Tree of Life Plaques Available
Our beautiful Memorial Boards have been installed. We specifically designed our custom-built bookcases to ‘frame’ each of the boards. The first Memorial Board was dedicated by the Brunelle Family, the second Board was dedicated by the Alter Family, and the new Board has been dedicated by Miriam Reisman in memory of her husband, Harold.
We are currently offering Memorial Plaques to those who wish to perpetually honor the memory of a loved one in a most dignified and permanent manner. Those who dedicate Memorial Plaques will also receive yearly reminders of the Yarzeit in the newsletter and in the calendar and the light on the Board will be illuminated each year on the Yarzeit. The donation is only $500 per Memorial Board plaque.
We also have a gorgeous Tree of Life dedicated by the Lieberman Family that has been ‘growing. The purpose of the plaques on the Tree of Life is to commemorate joyous occasions (like Bar/Bat Mitzvah, anniversaries, special birthdays, weddings etc.). The donation is $180 for a leaf on the Tree of Life.
Those who wish to participate should send an email to [email protected], or call Rabbi Eilfort at 760-943-8891.
We are excited to designate a section of our Tree of Life to our Legacy Circle. Watch the Tree and see article above.
Hebrew School & C-Kids
Give your children the Jewish education that they deserve! Our Sunday Hebrew School offers lots of hands-on activities and positive reinforcement. Students learn Hebrew language skills, Jewish living and observance, Jewish history, and so much more! We include arts & crafts, field trips, and holiday programming to make their experience even more enjoyable. Your child will have fun as he or she gains an appreciation for the ‘why’s and ‘how’s of Judaism. Morah Chaya has worked diligently to create an amazing curriculum that will educate and inspire our students. Our teachers will always offer lots of positive reinforcement to the students so that they will not only learn, but they will ENJOY the EXPERIENCE! Please get back to us and let your friends know. Our students want to be here!
Please contact our Hebrew School Director, Morah Chaya Eilfort for info at [email protected].
Shul Etiquette
Those who join us regularly for Shabbat services will agree that we have something very special going. The family-friendly atmosphere is unique and most inviting. We welcome everyone as though he/she is a long time member of the family.
At the same time it is important to remember that we are a synagogue. Our sanctuary is meant to be a place where it is conducive to finding inner peace and tranquility. That is why the Rabbis have many laws concerning the decorum of a shul.
It is appropriate to dress modestly and to dress somewhat formally in shul. Men should wear button down shirts, slacks (no jeans or shorts), with jackets and even ties when possible. Of course the head is to be kept covered at all times. Women should wear skirts that go past the knees and blouses with high neck lines and sleeves that cover the elbows. Married women should wear hats and the like.
Children must be supervised at all times by the parents except during Junior Congregation (11:30am). While we want the children to have a great time together it is also important that they do not become so wild and/or boisterous that they disturb those of us who are participating in the services.
We must remember that we should walk to shul and never park in the parking lot if there already eight cars parked. Finally, and we fully realize this goes against Jewish DNA, it is appropriate to come to shul ON TIME. While we know everyone is vying to be counted as the 10th, we are equally sure Hashem will give extra credit to those who come ON TIME at 10am (not to be confused with 11:30). We look forward to seeing you here!
Cell Phones & Chatting During Services
Needless to say the sanctuary on Shabbat or holidays is a place that must be conducive to reflective prayers and serenity. To help keep it this way, please refrain from engaging in any conversations during services and please do not bring in your cell phone. Thank you for your cooperation.
Critical Maintenance Issue – Your Cooperation Needed
PLEASE NOTE: The ONLY thing that may be flushed is toilet paper – NO EXCEPTIONS. This means tissue, baby wipes, paper towels, or any other product may NEVER be flushed, but instead must be disposed of in the provided trash receptacles.
THANK YOU for your cooperation!
Public Service Announcement – Let’s Work TOGETHER to Maintain OUR Shul
We have a beautiful shul. Everyone agrees. It is not easy to maintain everything, but we work hard to keep things clean and in good working order. We need your help.
Our sanctuary is graced with gorgeous, custom made, stained glass windows. These windows MUST be kept in pristine condition. Please respect the windows by only looking and never touching them. G-d forbid, they can easily be scratched if we are not careful. Also, please do not put ANY objects (cups, books, tissues etc.) on the window sills as it detracts from the windows.
Our custom-built furniture from Israel is as precious as it looks. People have put down cups (full and empty) on the partitions and the shelves. This is inappropriate. Children cannot sit on or climb on the furnishings – other than sitting in the pews as they were designed to be used. No exceptions.
Please put away your own Talis and prayer books, and replace the book racks when done using them. Please throw away your own garbage.
If we can all work together we will keep our shul beautiful!
THANK YOU for your understanding and cooperation.
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