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Volume 16 Number 35, 25th of Sivan 5775, June 12 '15

Sunday, June 14, 2015 - 12:20 AM

Message from the Rabbi

A friend of mine told me he feels as if he is doomed to fail in life. “No matter what I try doing,” he confided, “I’m bound for disaster.”

And he’s right. As long we think we will fail, that’s probably going to happen. On the other hand, if we look ourselves in the eye and tell ourselves that we are made in the divine image by the omnipotent G-d who can do anything, then we will indeed be able to do anything.

In fact, this is the crux of this week’s Torah portion. Moses dispatches 12 spies to scout out the future Land of Israel. They are scared off by the fortified cities, towering warriors and outlandish produce. And they had every reason to be scared. Because they lacked confidence, the challenges were indeed insurmountable.

But Caleb and Joshua knew better. They knew that G-d was with them. They know that they could do better, and that they would do better. And they were right.

Rabbi Eilfort

	Volume 16 Number 35, 25th of Sivan 5775, June 12 '15

Chabad Weekly Update Special Guest This Shabbos Rebbetzin Chana Levy, our Rebbetzin’s mother will be with us this Shabbos. She has graciously agreed to give a class to women on Shabbos afternoon following the Kiddush while the men are davening Mincha. Women, this is an opportunity not to be missed as Rebbetzin Levy’s classes are tremendously deep and meaningful! Three Fun-Filled Weeks of Day Camp that your Child will Never Forget! Adventure Camp - Daily adventures will keep your child active! Rock climbing, hiking, tide pooling swimming and boating are just a few of the exciting experiences we have planned. June 22 - July 3 Mini Chefs - Kids! Roll up your sleeves and get ready for important kitchen (and nutrition) skills that you will have fun learning (and enjoy eating). July 13 - 17 Camps for boys and girls ages 9 - 13 9:00am to 3:30pm Call 760-943-8891 or email [email protected] for pricing and information. HebrewSchoolRegistration Early Bird Discount 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. *Our students want to be here!* EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Register this month and receive a 5% DISCOUNT! Make advanced payment-in-full and receive a 10% DISCOUNT! Call 760-943-8891 for tuition schedule. Barbecue Bounty THIS Sunday! Barbecue Bounty is back! The menu includes, hamburgers, hot dogs, and barbecue wings all grilled to perfection. There will also be homemade coleslaw, potato salad, green salad, corn on the cob, French fries, chips and dips, and vegetarian delights as well. For dessert there will be cotton candy, snow cones, fresh fruit and melons. Drinks will also be served. We will enjoy the meal on our gorgeous patio, enjoying the fresh ocean breeze and spectacular views! The buffet will be open from 5pm-8pm. Adults are $18 and children (3-12) are $7 – all inclusive. No charge for children under 3. But that’s not all! For the first time we started a Steak Night on Thursday evenings from 6pm-9pm. The menu includes Dinner Rolls, 16 oz. Rib Steak, Stuffed Portobello Mushroom (Vegetarian Option), Salad, Baked Potato, Green Vegetable, Onion Rings (Loaf style), Dessert, and Drinks. The cost is $30 per person. There is also a children’s menu available for $10 per child. Reservations for Steak Night are mandatory. Stay tuned as more information will be coming in the next few weeks. Jewish Art Calendar We have begun collecting ads for our gorgeous Jewish Art Calendars. Not only are the calendars lovely to look at, but they are full with information about Jewish holidays, special events, and even recipes! The special touch that we have is the personalization where we can add your own birthdays, anniversaries, or the Yarzeits of those you love. Many have chosen to dedicate months or date boxes in honor of loved ones. Participating in the calendar is an important way to support the Shul as well as advertise your business or personal event. Please call the office today for pricing information at 760-943-8891. *Please note that only those who submit and pay for their dates THIS YEAR will have those dates included. The deadline for all orders is June 30th!* Kiddush Sponsors This Week – WE ALWAYS NEED SPONSORS This week’s Kiddush is sponsored by the Eilfort Family in honor of Muka Eilfort’s graduation and in honor of Rebbetzin Chana Levy. *Everyone is invited and encouraged to join us for a beautiful weekly gathering!* If you have not sponsored a Kiddush for a while, or love the feeling of sharing this tremendous gift with our wonderful congregation, please contact Naomi at 760-519-7925. Weekly Class Schedule Daily – Code of Jewish Law with Rabbi E – Following Minyan Shabbat: During Mincha – Ethics of Our Fathers with the Rebbetzin Tuesday: JLI – Judaism Decoded – 7pm. Wednesday: Torah Portion of the Week – 7:30pm. Special Wishes MAZEL TOV to our graduates David Joseph, Muka Eilfort, Zak Silverstein, and all the others! HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out to Marlee Estrin, Spencer Stier, Steve Flax, and Zachary Fink! May Steve Rivkin, Roz Mintz and Mel Bridge be blessed with a full and complete recovery! We remember Leonard Sax on his Yarzeit. ### 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. Learn the Code of Jewish Law with Rabbi Eilfort A daily class in practical Jewish Law is held immediately following the Minyan taught by Rabbi Eilfort. Using the Code of Jewish Law, known in Hebrew as the Shulchan Aruch, participants are able to discuss the laws while learning about the ongoing opportunities one has to serve the Almighty on a moment-by-moment basis. The class begins at about 8:50am and lasts for about 20 minutes. There is no charge to attend. 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 and the new Board was dedicated by the Alter Family. 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 and the light on the Board will be illuminated each year on the Yarzeit. We also have a gorgeous Tree of Life dedicated by the Lieberman Family that will shortly be going up. 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 only $360 per plaque for either the Memorial Board or the Tree of Life. Those who wish to participate should send an email to[email protected], or call Rabbi Eilfort at 760-943-8891. 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. 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! Please Patronize Our Sponsors Your Chabad Real Estate Agent & Mortgage Broker Jonathan Rozansky is a licensed realtor and mortgage professional. Whether you are Selling, Buying or Refinancing your home, do not proceed without calling Jonathan Rozansky first. Jonathan will look out for your best interest and can answer all your real estate and financing questions. Call for a free market analysis report today. Jonathan Rozansky Direct (619) 392-1234 [email protected] www.rozanskyteam.com DRE. # 01754457 NMLS ID : 315987 Ron Lewis Insurance Services 760.525.5769 / [email protected] Specializing in Medicare Supplements, Long-term care (LTC) plans, Individual health plans, Dental, and Term life insurance. Need health or life insurance or know someone who does? If so, please visithttp://InsuranceProductQuotes.com and get plan and rate comparisons INSTANTLY from the major insurance carriers in California and Washington. Apply directly online or call for more information. There is no charge for this service! Interested in having long-term care insurance WITHOUT purchasing an expensive LTC insurance plan? Watch this 10 minute video: http://www.westlandinc.com/downloads/10MinMG/player.html Neal Sperling Business Development Highly talented, highly experienced business development/marketing consultant to wide range of businesses and non-profits can help you to find innovative new ways to raise money, launch, brand, market, sell, merchandise, and promote your products, services, and organization. Has written and improved wide variety of business plans, marketing plans, obtained major grants/new funding for a wide variety of ventures. Has unique ability to study most any business, quickly and creatively identify new sources of potential revenue, reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and drive more sales in the quickest time frames. Recognized expert on how to drive new sales via the internet. Acclaimed speaker to Southern California business groups, and particularly known for being a great “connector” with ability to introduce you to a wide variety of hard-to-reach decision-makers in various fields. Strong background in consumer products, medical products, high tech, "clean tech," "green" products, non-profits, much more. Call for details: cell: 818-219-9585. John Shirley for Your Home Improvement Needs – Many of the ongoing projects necessary to keep our facility up and running are completed by John Shirley. John has many years of experience in all areas of building. From dry-wall work to painting, from carpentry to plumbing John can help you get the job done right. Call John Shirley at 619-980-2706. Rabbi E gives John his highest recommendation! Dream Home Cinema Family Room Surround Wholesale House Audio Home Automation Joseph Markowitz: 760-415-8742 [email protected] Energy, Health, Weight Loss* I help people get resultswith having more energy, losing weightand improving their health with safe, natural, guaranteed kosher products along with free coaching. Leah/Linda Buckner 760-635-3405. For free samples, including Power Breakfast, call me or fill out contact info atwww.FeelGreatSamples.com. For Skin Care samples,www.MySkinCareSurvey.com. Your referrals are appreciated. *Cost Effective Advertising Available HERE* Hundreds of people see Chabad at La Costa's Weekly Email Update. Those who are looking to effectively promote their business and at the same time support this important community resource are invited to become sponsors for only $50 per month (that's per MONTH, not per week). Call Rabbi Eilfort at 760-943-8891 to get your message out there.

Volume 16 Number 34, 18th of Sivan 5775, June 5 '15

Friday, June 5, 2015 - 10:04 PM

Message from the Rabbi

We are in a strange time of year.

It’s June, and spring is giving way to summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Long days with beautiful weather, smiling graduates draped in silky gowns, and loving couples standing under chuppahs are what come to mind.

Yet it is also the month of Sivan, a tragic month for our people. From the Crusades to the Holocaust, it’s eerie to note how many massacres were carried out against our people in this month.

But Sivan is also a happy month, the third month, when G-d chose to give us His Torah, forever changing the course of history for the better.

Let’s hope and pray that this month continues to bring only the best to our nation and to the world.

Rabbi Eilfort

	Volume 16 Number 34, 18th of Sivan 5775, June 5 '15

Chabad Weekly Update Special Kiddush This Shabbos This Shabbos we will be bidding farewell to Rabbi Efraim who has spent past year in our community. Rabbi Efraim has done a wonderful job helping in Hebrew School and generally around the shul. Please join us in giving him a proper sendoff this Shabbos. Barbecue Bounty THIS Sunday! Barbecue Bounty is back! Sunday, May 7th there will be a wonderful buffet meal, perfect for the whole family. The menu will include, hamburgers, hot dogs, and barbecue wings all grilled to perfection. There will also be homemade coleslaw, potato salad, green salad, corn on the cob, French fries, chips and dips, and vegetarian delights as well. For dessert there will be cotton candy, snow cones, fresh fruit and melons. Drinks will also be served. We will enjoy the meal on our gorgeous patio, enjoying the fresh ocean breeze and spectacular views! The buffet will be open from 5pm-8pm. Adults are $18 and children (3-12) are $7 – all inclusive. No charge for children under 3. But that’s not all! For the first time we will be starting a Steak/Chop Night on Thursday evenings beginning Thursday, June 11th from 5pm-8pm. The menu will include Dinner Rolls, 16 oz. Rib Steak, Stuffed Portobello Mushroom (Vegetarian Option), Salad, Baked Potato, Green Vegetable, Onion Rings (Loaf style), Dessert, and Drinks. The cost is $30 per person. There is also a children’s menu available for $10 per child. Reservations for Steak Night are mandatory. Stay tuned as more information will be coming in the next few weeks. Three Fun-Filled Weeks of Day Camp that your Child will Never Forget! Adventure Camp - Daily adventures will keep your child active! Rock climbing, hiking, tide pooling swimming and boating are just a few of the exciting experiences we have planned. June 22 - July 3 Mini Chefs - Kids! Roll up your sleeves and get ready for important kitchen (and nutrition) skills that you will have fun learning (and enjoy eating). July 13 - 17 Camps for boys and girls ages 9 - 13 9:00am to 3:30pm Call 760-943-8891 for pricing and information. Jewish Art Calendar We have begun collecting ads for our gorgeous Jewish Art Calendars. Not only are the calendars lovely to look at, but they are full with information about Jewish holidays, special events, and even recipes! The special touch that we have is the personalization where we can add your own birthdays, anniversaries, or the Yarzeits of those you love. Many have chosen to dedicate months or date boxes in honor of loved ones. Participating in the calendar is an important way to support the Shul as well as advertise your business or personal event. Please call the office today for pricing information at 760-943-8891. *Please note that only those who submit and pay for their dates THIS YEAR will have those dates included. The deadline for all orders is June 30th!* JLI Course Continues Have you ever questioned the authenticity of our Jewish tradition? Is there any evidence supporting the veracity of Judaism as we practice it today? What was invented by the rabbis, and what can be traced back to ancient biblical verses? And how do contemporary rabbis know how to adapt biblical law for modern times? Just as science follows the scientific method, Jewish tradition has its own system to ensure its authenticity remains intact. Judaism Decoded, the upcoming JLI series, sheds light on the mysteries surrounding Biblical interpretation. How do we know our interpretation is true? If it is true, why is it subject to differences of opinion? With so many interpretations to choose from, how do we know which one reflects its original intent? Discover the sheer elegance of the “source code” on which Torah law is built; enjoy the razor-sharp reasoning, intelligent debate, and compelling arguments of the Talmudic dialectic; and get a fascinating, behind-the-scenes glimpse of the most intellectually sophisticated religion in existence. Chabad at La Costa in conjunction with the Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) will present “Judaism Decoded,”the institute’s new six-session Spring 2015 course. Rabbi Eilfortwill conduct the six course sessions. We'll explore the Torah like never before. Like all JLI programs, “Judaism Decoded” is designed to appeal to people at all levels of Jewish knowledge, including those without any prior experience or background in Jewish learning. All JLI courses are open to the public, and attendees need not be affiliated with a particular synagogue, temple, or other house of worship. Interested students may call 760-943-8891or visit www.myJLI.com for registration and other course-related information. Kiddush Sponsors This Week – WE ALWAYS NEED SPONSORS This week’s Kiddush is sponsored by the Detsky, Alter, and Rozansky Families in honor of the Yarzeit of Julius Detsky and Else Markus, and in honor of Rabbi Efraim respectively. *Everyone is invited and encouraged to join us for a beautiful weekly gathering!* If you have not sponsored a Kiddush for a while, or love the feeling of sharing this tremendous gift with our wonderful congregation, please contact Naomi at 760-519-7925. Weekly Class Schedule Daily – Code of Jewish Law with Rabbi E – Following Minyan Shabbat: During Mincha – Ethics of Our Fathers with the Rebbetzin Tuesday: JLI – Judaism Decoded – 7pm. Wednesday: Torah Portion of the Week – 7:30pm. Special Wishes HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out to Mary Jo Steiner, Lenny Sekela, Daniel Rivkin, Marion Pomerantz, Matthew Cooney, Eliza Lewis, and Sammy Horowitz! May Rhonda Bloom, Roz Mintz, and Mel Bridge, be blessed with a full and complete recovery! We remember Arthur Katz, Harry Baram, Piri Jellinek, and Julius Detsky on their Yarzeit. ### 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. Learn the Code of Jewish Law with Rabbi Eilfort A daily class in practical Jewish Law is held immediately following the Minyan taught by Rabbi Eilfort. Using the Code of Jewish Law, known in Hebrew as the Shulchan Aruch, participants are able to discuss the laws while learning about the ongoing opportunities one has to serve the Almighty on a moment-by-moment basis. The class begins at about 8:50am and lasts for about 20 minutes. There is no charge to attend. HebrewSchool Hebrew School takes place on Sundays at our storefront location. We specialize in children with an IEP. We provide a one on one individually designed Jewish education for your student. Please contact Hebrew School Director Morah Nechama for further info or to enroll your child/ren.[email protected]. 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 and the new Board was dedicated by the Alter Family. 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 and the light on the Board will be illuminated each year on the Yarzeit. We also have a gorgeous Tree of Life dedicated by the Lieberman Family that will shortly be going up. 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 only $360 per plaque for either the Memorial Board or the Tree of Life. Those who wish to participate should send an email to[email protected], or call Rabbi Eilfort at 760-943-8891. 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. 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! Please Patronize Our Sponsors Your Chabad Real Estate Agent & Mortgage Broker Jonathan Rozansky is a licensed realtor and mortgage professional. Whether you are Selling, Buying or Refinancing your home, do not proceed without calling Jonathan Rozansky first. Jonathan will look out for your best interest and can answer all your real estate and financing questions. Call for a free market analysis report today. Jonathan Rozansky Direct (619) 392-1234 [email protected] www.rozanskyteam.com DRE. # 01754457 NMLS ID : 315987 Ron Lewis Insurance Services 760.525.5769 / [email protected] Specializing in Medicare Supplements, Long-term care (LTC) plans, Individual health plans, Dental, and Term life insurance. Need health or life insurance or know someone who does? If so, please visithttp://InsuranceProductQuotes.com and get plan and rate comparisons INSTANTLY from the major insurance carriers in California and Washington. Apply directly online or call for more information. There is no charge for this service! Interested in having long-term care insurance WITHOUT purchasing an expensive LTC insurance plan? Watch this 10 minute video: http://www.westlandinc.com/downloads/10MinMG/player.html Neal Sperling Business Development Highly talented, highly experienced business development/marketing consultant to wide range of businesses and non-profits can help you to find innovative new ways to raise money, launch, brand, market, sell, merchandise, and promote your products, services, and organization. Has written and improved wide variety of business plans, marketing plans, obtained major grants/new funding for a wide variety of ventures. Has unique ability to study most any business, quickly and creatively identify new sources of potential revenue, reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and drive more sales in the quickest time frames. Recognized expert on how to drive new sales via the internet. Acclaimed speaker to Southern California business groups, and particularly known for being a great “connector” with ability to introduce you to a wide variety of hard-to-reach decision-makers in various fields. Strong background in consumer products, medical products, high tech, "clean tech," "green" products, non-profits, much more. Call for details: cell: 818-219-9585. John Shirley for Your Home Improvement Needs – Many of the ongoing projects necessary to keep our facility up and running are completed by John Shirley. John has many years of experience in all areas of building. From dry-wall work to painting, from carpentry to plumbing John can help you get the job done right. Call John Shirley at 619-980-2706. Rabbi E gives John his highest recommendation! Dream Home Cinema Family Room Surround Wholesale House Audio Home Automation Joseph Markowitz: 760-415-8742 [email protected] Energy, Health, Weight Loss* I help people get resultswith having more energy, losing weightand improving their health with safe, natural, guaranteed kosher products along with free coaching. Leah/Linda Buckner 760-635-3405. For free samples, including Power Breakfast, call me or fill out contact info atwww.FeelGreatSamples.com. For Skin Care samples,www.MySkinCareSurvey.com. Your referrals are appreciated. *Cost Effective Advertising Available HERE* Hundreds of people see Chabad at La Costa's Weekly Email Update. Those who are looking to effectively promote their business and at the same time support this important community resource are invited to become sponsors for only $50 per month (that's per MONTH, not per week). Call Rabbi Eilfort at 760-943-8891 to get your message out there.

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