Message from the Rabbi

This week, we begin reading the book of Leviticus, which opens with the word “Vayikra—And He called.” Commentators note the word’s affectionate tone, emphasizing G-d’s love for Moses and the significance of every teaching in the Torah. The essence of Vayikra is holiness: how to sanctify our lives through sacrifices and service. These lessons remind us that G-d calls upon each of us to uplift the mundane into the sacred. This week also serves as preparation for the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s birthday next week, on 11 Nissan. This date is marked by Education and Sharing Day in the USA, and in states and municipalities around the world. The Rebbe dedicated his life to calling on every individual to recognize their unique mission and potential. Central to his vision was education—not just as the transfer of knowledge, but as the cultivation of character and holiness. He saw education as the key to a society built on morality and goodness, a society where children are guided to transform their world into a dwelling place for G-d. Just as G-d called Moses with love and purpose, we are called to educate our children with the same love, instilling in them a sense of divine mission. The Rebbe taught that every child is a “mini-sanctuary,” whose potential can bring immense light to the world. May we answer G-d’s call with dedication and joy, ensuring that every act of education and kindness transforms our world into a place of holiness and peace, to be actualized with the coming of Moshiach and the Ultimate Redemption! Shabbat shalom,

Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort

LIGHT CANDLES FOR PEACE:

Friday, April 4th @ 6:54pm
Shabbat Ends: Saturday, April 5th @ 7:50pm

Need Shabbat candles? Come pick up a Shabbat Candle lighting kit with the prayers and instructions.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

VOLUNTEERS TO HELP DELIVER SOUP & CHALLAH ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED! LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN ASSIST. THANK YOU AND G-D BLESS! Message me asap  

No Soup and Challah Next Week - we will be in Pesach Mode

 

URGENT APPEAL

My Dearest Friends,

Please excuse the uniform nature of this email. I have run out of time and needed to reach everyone right away. We are in a critical situation.

It is Erev Pesach, the Eve of Passover. Traditionally Jews have given Tzedakah at this time of year to help others who are less fortunate. Our annual appeal that went out in last week’s mail has had a minimal response. At the same time, we have been sending out food, giving out Passover supplies, and have been working harder than ever to bring meaningful spiritual nourishment to you, our community. We have provided thousands of dollars of emergency relief to people living in their cars, out of work, at risk of losing their apartments, who couldn’t pay for their electricity, or for their prescriptions.

We are burning the wick at both ends – more expenditures and less income.

I am asking for your help now.

I know it is a scary time. I understand the Market has tanked. I realize that we are all facing uncertainty.

But I also know that G-d is greater than any of our individual or communal challenges! I know that He wants us to help each other. I know that this is our opportunity to shine! And I know that the Talmud tells us that Tzedakah saves from death! 

These are historical times. G-d willing, we will be through the worst of this in the very near future (hopefully weeks, not years). In a year’s time we will look back at these events and we will ask ourselves, “Did we do all that we could do for each other?”

Please feed the hungry. Please provide money so we can continue to support our community in its time of need. I know I am asking for something very difficult. But I am asking, and I am asking YOU. And I am asking that you act NOW.

Please follow this link and make an immediate contribution to our Passover fund, which is going directly to help those who need it most. Your donation will make a big difference! www.ChabadatLaCosta.com/donate.

May G-d respond with miraculous mercy due to our mercy and may He bless each one of us with a Happy, Sweet, and HEALTHY Passover!

With much love and appreciation,

Rabbi Eilfort

 

MENS CLUB THIS SUNDAY @ 2PM

Menfolk are invited to come together and shmooze a bit at shul. We share a word of Torah and chat about anything else that may come up. It is always a lively time, and great friendships are being created. Let us know if you plan on coming. Light, Kosher for Passover, refreshments will be served. There is no cost to participate.

 

CHANNAH AND ARTHUR HALE JEWISH EDUCATIONAL CENTER BUILDING UPDATE

As they say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Feast your eyes on this…

 

More...

 

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PASSOVER PLANS

IF YOU WANT THE RABBI TO ARRANGE TO SELL YOUR CHAMETZ PLEASE INFORM THE OFFICE VIA EMAIL NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, APRIL 6^TH.

It is prohibited to eat or even own Chametz on Passover. The every day utensils we use in our kitchens have the Chametz designation and must be Koshered or otherwise disposed of. Rather than throwing away all of our non-Kosher for Passover pots and pans and food the Rabbis permit us to sell our Chametz. This entails locking it away and appointing the Rabbi to serve as your agent in transferring the ownership status to one who is allowed to own it. Immediately after the holiday the Rabbi re-acquires the Chametz for us.

This process does not happen automatically. You must appoint the Rabbi to act in your behalf.

Those who wish Rabbi Eilfort to arrange this for you must let him know, via email ONLY, no later than 5pm on Sunday, April 6^th.

 

EREV EREV PESACH MINYAN WITH SIYUM THIS COMING THURSDAY, APRIL 10^TH

EREV PESACH SCHEDULE NEXT SHABBOS, APRIL 12^TH

We will offer our annual Erev Passover Minyan with Siyum (conclusion of a Talmudic Tractate, which negates the necessity of fasting under certain circumstances), on Thursday, April 10^th at 8:30am. The Siyum will be held immediately following the morning service. First born males must fast on this day unless they attend a Siyum. The entire service and Siyum will be completed by 9:30am.

Since next Saturday is Erev Pesach and we must not eat any Chametz (leavened products) after 10:39am, but at the same we are prohibited from eating Matzah until the Seder on Saturday night, we have adjusted our schedule.

Services will begin at 7:30am (you read that correctly) and conclude by 9:30am. The Rabbi will then make Kiddush and we will have some Challah (in the breezeway making sure not to leave even a crumb unaccounted for). We have the Mitzvah of ‘Bi’ur Chametz’ the destruction of Chametz, which must be completed no later than 11:44am. When Erev Pesach is on Shabbos, instead of burning the Chametz, we flush it.

Later in the day people can eat something that is Kosher for Passover so that they don’t come to the Seder on Saturday night famished.

If you have any questions, please contact the Rabbi.

 

PART II OF ANNUAL PASSOVER LECTURE SERIES – THIS TUESDAY @ 7PM

Rabbi Eilfort will be offering part II of the Passover Preparation lecture series titled, “Passover 101: Practical Preparation & Seder Insights” on Tuesday, April 8^th, from 7 – 8:30pm. This class will take place at Chabad and will also be available on Zoom and Facebook Live. There is no charge to attend. If you are interested in participating, please respond to this message.

Coastal Chabads will be offering a full array of program for the upcoming holiday of Pesach / Passover including two Community Seders (one in Chabad at La Costa and the second one at Chabad of Encinitas) and Holiday Services. Our informative Passover brochure is scheduled to be mailed this week with all the relevant information. 

The Shul will have special, hand-baked Shmurah Matzah (from the Ukraine) available for sale at $20 per pound. Also, you can also grant the rabbi your power of attorney to sell your Chametz (leavened products that are forbidden even to be owned over Passover).

Please let us know asap what your needs are, and we will be happy to help.

 

Passover Seders at Chabad of La Costa & Chabad of Encinitas

Join Chabad at La Costa / Coastal Chabads for an Enchanting Passover Seder

Experience the Liberation & Freedom of Passover Firsthand.

Relive the Exodus. Discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah. Enjoy a community Seder complete with hand-baked Matzah, wine, and a wonderful dinner spiced with unique traditional customs.

Explore Kabbalistic insights of the number four: Four Cups of Wine, Four Sons, Four Questions and Four Types of Freedom.

First Seder Night: Saturday, April 12, 8:00 pm – Chabad at La Costa

Second Seder Night: Sunday, April 13, 8:00 pm – Chabad of Encinitas

 

1^st Seder at Chabad at La Costa

1980 La Costa Ave., Carlsbad

2^nd Seder at Chabad of Encinitas (email for address)

 

RSVP by April 6th

Suggested Donation for Locals: Adult $54, Child (3-12) $25 (Max. $180 per family)

Donation for Out-of-town Guests: Adults $108, Child (3-12) $54

SPONSORS WELCOME

 

For more info and reservations:

Call: 760-943-8891

 

For more info and reservations:

Call: 760-943-8891

HOLIDAY CALENDAR

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Fast of the First Born

Minyan with Siyum @ 8:30am

Formal search for Chametz after nightfall

 

Friday, April 11, 2025

Burn/Sell Chametz by 11:45 am

Light Shabbat Candles at 6:59 pm

Evening Services: 6:00 pm

 

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Eve of Passover

Morning Services: 7:30 am (NOTE EARLY TIME!)

Eat Chametz until 10:39 am

Flush Chametz by 11:44 am

 

1st Seder Night

Light Candles* after 7:55 pm

Evening Services: 8:00 pm

Community Seder: 8:30 pm @ Chabad at La Costa

 

Sunday, April 13, 2025

1st Day of Passover

Morning Services: 10:00 am

 

2nd Seder Night

Evening Services: 8:00 pm

Light Candles* after 7:56 pm

Community Seder: 8:00 pm @ Chabad of Encinitas

 

Monday, April 14, 2025

2nd Day of Passover

Morning Services: 10:00 am

Holiday Ends at 8:02 pm

 

Friday, April 18, 2025

Light Candles at 7:04 pm

Evening Services: 7:00 pm

 

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Seventh Day of Passover

Morning Services: 10:00 am

Evening Services: 8:00 pm

Light Candles* after 8:01 pm

 

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Final Day of Passover

Morning Services: 10:00 am

Yizkor Memorial Service: 12:00 pm

Meal of Moshiach: 6:30 pm

Evening Services: 8:00 pm

Passover Ends at 8:02 pm

 

Note: Candle lighting times are for Carlsbad/Encinitas, CA only.

For other areas, visit www.ChabadatLaCosta.com/times.

* Light only from a pre-existing flame.

 

Passover Pop Up

Local Passover programs looking for local sellers, artisans and craftspeople to sell at a Pop Up on site in Carlsbad. Reach Out!

 

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NEXT JLI COURSE COMING IN APRIL

REGISTER NOW www.chabadatlacosta.com/jli

THE FOUR-WEEK COURSE WILL BE OFFERED IN PERSON, ON FACEBOOK LIVE, AND ON ZOOM

 

Course Overview

Colorful Profiles

Short Stories of Extraordinary and Unexpected Characters from Jewish History

Join this four-week journey to encounter twelve stories of Jewish history’s most fascinating men and women. Discover the incredible Jewish lives of converts, captives, royal advisors, philosophers, philanthropists, and more. You’ll be fascinated by their sacrifices, adventures, and achievements and get a vivid look at our people’s rich heritage and history.

 

 

POSTPONED UNTIL AFTER PASSOVER - WEEKLY TORAH PORTION OF THE WEEK WITH RABBI SHOLOM

Join Rabbi Sholom Eilfort, virtually, as he gives a weekly class in the Torah Portion. You can view the class on Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort’s Facebook feed (must be Facebook “Friends” with Rabbi Eilfort to be able to see the class).

A number of commentaries are curated to make the class profound while also covering the basics. Everyone is invited to join. There is no cost to participate.

Thursdays at 6pm.

 

Thank you to those who have already made their Membership commitment and those who have made a monthly financial commitment to your community!

Membership information can be found here: www.ChabadatLaCosta.com/membership .

 

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Hebrew School News – HEBREW IMMERSION!

We started a curriculum where we will go through all of the Alef Bet and learn about something that we are grateful for, starting with the letter of the week. 
The first week was א אור . Alef for Ohr- light. And we made lanterns. 
The second week was ב בית. Bet for Bayit- house and we made Birchat Habayit   to hang in our homes. 
Then we learned about Geshem- rain and made rain in a bottle! 
We talked about Dibbur for daled - Language.
We are up to Hey for Horim - Parents. We made cards for out Ema and Abba.
Vav focused on infants - Valad and how we have grown.
Chanukah is here!
Zayin for Zemer - music/song. We sang Karaoke
Chet for Chaver - Friend. We skateboarded with Yaakov.
Tet for Taam - Taste and Reason. We learned the Brachot for food.
Yud for Yom Tov - Holiday and Yad - Hand
Chof for Kochavim - Stars We made stars and sand art.
Lamed for Lechem - Bread We made focaccia art!
Mem for Mayim - water, and the four Mitzvot of Purim. Megillah. Mishloach Manot. Matanot l'Evyonim. Mishteh JOIN OURS
Nun & Samech - paper and books

The children have also begun alef champ which is a self paced Hebrew reading program. 

I am so proud of all of our ckids students and parents ❤

 

 

 

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Kiddush Sponsor – SPONSORS SOUGHT

The shul has been Koshered for Passover.

Rabbi will make Kiddush and we will have some Kosher for Passover cakes, but there will be no formal Kiddush this week. 

 

Thank you, sponsors, and G-d bless you for this wonderful Mitzvah!

Everyone is invited to join us at this beautiful weekly gathering of our community.  

THIS WEEK’S KIDDUSH MENU

Passover Cakes

 

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS ARE WELCOME.

Each Shabbos after services, our beautiful community enjoys Shabbos lunch together. It is a true celebration where we bask in each other’s company while savoring delicious food.

YOU ARE INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE

We are always seeking additional sponsors, so if you can sponsor a Kiddush, please let us know.

An Important Note about Kiddushes –

The policy of the shul is to allow multiple sponsors for every Kiddush unless it is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or something similar (like a 50th wedding anniversary etc.).

There is no such thing as an exclusive Kiddush sponsor.

This is our policy for numerous reasons, not least of which is the fact that Kiddush sponsorships help generate much-needed income for our community and encourages more people to participate.

We thank you for your support and understanding!

Soup & Challah Sponsors

Soup and Challah is being sponsored by Clive Walden & the estate of Channah Hale.

NEED MORE DRIVERS, Thank you Sharna Skjei and Catherine Clancy, Leesa Glaser, and Marly Belsky for volunteering.

Challah is delivered to Mental Health Residential Centers in the area, people undergoing chemotherapy, and people who really love the addition to their Shabbos experience. 

Deliver and get a bag of challah for your family as well!

 

The Time of Our Freedom: Passover in the Modern World

By: Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort

Pesach/Passover is almost here! Jews the world over are deeply engaged in their preparation for this unique and consequential holiday. Our sleeves are rolled up and our mops are in motion, as we expunge every last crumb of leavened products, called Chametz in Hebrew, from our homes, businesses, and even cars.

Why are we so obsessed with the removal of innocent crumbs? Well, when we learn what Chametz represents we quickly realize that it is not so innocent. In fact, as we take a deeper dive into understanding this interesting Jewish law, we will find that it is the very key to achieving true freedom.

Allow me to explain.

Our Rabbis tell us that Chametz represents our egos, which cause a person to be arrogant and angry, judgmental and stand-offish. Our ego stands in the way of achieving true closeness with our Creator and with our fellow human beings. An egotistical person is utterly self-centered. He is a narcissist, for he feels himself to be the be all and end all of the created universe.

The arduous process of removing the Chametz physically from our possession, is meant to spur us on to removing the self-consuming ego from our characters.

Think about it: when one is completely egotistical, he views everyone as being inferior to him, and that ultimately, he is owed everything. Well, what happens when he doesn’t get everything or when everyone doesn’t bow to him giving him his due? He becomes angrier and less happy. He cannot possibly be satisfied with his life. In short, he has become a miserable wretch, all due to his outsized ego.

The Torah, the depository of divine wisdom, commands us (as opposed to suggesting to us) to make sure we don’t own even a crumb of Chametz during Pesach.

But if we have removed the leavened foods, most prominently bread, what then will serve as the staple of our dietary existence? Enters the Matzah, the flat bread, known as Poor Man’s Bread and as the Bread of Faith.

Once a year for a bit longer than a week we radically adjust our diets, which helps us internalize this message. We scour our homes, but also ourselves, and rid ourselves of every vestige of Chametz.

Then, and only then, are we ready to celebrate the Festival of our Freedom. We have been freed of our inner Pharoah, that jaundiced ego that had us convinced of our own infallibility, of our superiority, of our entitlement. Since it has been muted there is room for our inner G-dly voice to be heard. It is this G-dly voice that tells us to be grateful for everything we have, to treasure our fellow human beings, and to celebrate our loving G-d who embraces us, enlightens us, and who leads us to the Promised Land.

“Wait one minute!,” you may demand. If Chametz is so terrible why then are we able to resume eating it after Passover? Isn’t Chametz Treif (non-Kosher)? If Chametz represents the ego, and we know that it is Kosher to eat it, other than on Passover itself, we must drill down into the Jewish view of the ego.

Ironically, the ego is not considered completely evil all the time. In fact, we strongly believe that the ego has an essential purpose in our universe. It is the ego that helps keep us behaving in an appropriate way, even when we don’t feel ourselves to be in the Presence of the Almighty. One is walking along and sees someone drop a wallet filled with money. He may be tempted to keep the ‘found money’. But his ego will pipe up and say, “It is beneath your dignity to keep something that belongs to someone else.” Perhaps one is with friends, and they begin badmouthing a colleague, his ego is quick to respond and to say to him, “you are not an innuendo-peddling do nothing who sits in the corner of the market selling junk!” “Lashon Harah – evil gossip – is beneath you!”

We are not meant to view ourselves as worthless beings who are only worthy of being stomped upon. No indeed. We are meant to view ourselves as children of the King of Kings, and as such we must behave appropriately.

We see that a healthy, balanced ego is actually an essential part of a healthy psyche. It is the holiday of Passover that reminds us to reign in those egos. Cleanse them. Refine them. And then we are ready to redeploy them in a positive way.

Now we are truly free. And now we are truly happy. We are ready, willing, and able to share the story of our national redemption with our friends, family, and most especially our precious children. They will see our faces shine as we join ourselves with our ancestors and community in the holy rituals of this singular holiday. They will remember, and they will emulate this when they have houses and families of their own.

Wishing everyone a Kosher, sweet, and joyous holiday! 

 

Shabbos Parshas VaYikra

Isaiah 43:21-44:23.

This week's haftorah starts with a rebuke to the Israelites for abandoning the Temple's sacrificial service. Sacrifices are the dominant topic of the week's Torah reading, too.

The prophet Isaiah rebukes the Israelites for turning away from G‑d and refraining from offering sacrifices, turning to idolatry instead. G‑d exhorts the people to return to Him, promising to forgive their transgressions, as is His wont.

The prophet then mentions the futility of serving empty idols which may be crafted by artisans but "neither see nor hear nor do they know…" The  haftorah concludes with G‑d's enjoinder to always remember Him and to return to Him.

 

PLEASE CHECK YOUR CALENDAR FOR BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, AND YARZEITS AS WELL AS OTHER IMPORTANT DATES AND NEWS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out to Ilyse Loven, Jaymi Hale, Freida Fenton, and all those celebrating their birthdays this week!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes go out to to Bernardo and Rosalba Buenaventura, and all of those celebrating anniversaries this week!

WE REMEMBER Zelda Cohen, Rebecca Glovsky, Anne Osher, Rosie Parker, Steven Beck, and all of those whose Yarzeit is observed this week.

May Doreen Prager, Rachel Perez, Clive Walden, Sheila Lebovitz, Adam Lemberger, Sandy Radom, Rachel bas Shoshana, Roz Mintz, Sandra Sapol, Penny Chapman, Marissa Sacco, Greg Leon, Shari Ferguson, and David Chapman be blessed with a speedy and complete recovery!

Kiddush Sponsors:

Pesach: In Memory of Rhonda Bloom

We need Kiddush sponsors for the upcoming Kiddushes. Please contact the shul as soon as possible if you want to sponsor a Kiddush. 

 

KIDDUSH SPONSORS NEEDED

Sponsoring a Kiddush is a great way to feel part of the Chabad at La Costa family!
(You can co-sponsor a Kiddush)

Security Guard Sponsor Sought – Can You Help?

We have a wonderful security guard who keeps a watch over us while we are in services. The cost is $250 per week. We are looking for a sponsor this week and future weeks. If you are able to help please donate securely by following this link: www.ChabadatLaCosta.com/donate. Thank you!

 

How to Make a Donation (or Payment)

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 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

 

Volunteering

Our Soup and Challah Project has been going on its FOURTH year! It was sponsored by Channah Hale and now carried on in her memory.

We are at the point that we need NEW volunteers to drive and deliver food packages around the area.

Please consider making this a part of your Friday routine. Volunteers pick up a few containers of soup and bags of challah at 3:00pm and delivering them to the door of the recipients. Volunteers also get soup and challah!

Enhanced Security

Our number one priority is to ensure the safety and security of our shul family. We have a robust security system in place. We have gone to the added expense of hiring a uniformed, armed guard, who is with us, watching over us, in addition to our internal security team. 

The added layer of security is expensive. Please help us by donating to the security of our shul community by following this link: www.chabadatlacosta.com/donate. The cost is approximately $300 per week. All donations are tax-deductible.

 

New Mitzvah Opportunity

Bikur Cholim of SD Volunteers Needed! Message me if you would like me to share the spreadsheet for visitation hours.

There are a number of patients at UCSD La Jolla that have come from Israel to receive transplants here. They need our help!

Bikur Cholim of S Diego is a community organization helping the sick with care packages, visitation, driving spouses to and from the hospital, etc.

If you are able to give a few hours of your time, it will make another person's day that much better!

To get involved, sign up at www.BikurCholimSD.com

 

The Foundation Project  - City Approved Plan

We are raising funds that will be used towards completing our basement. This project will include a TEEN LOUNGE, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, a LIBRARY, 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.

New Dedications available www.chabadatlacosta.com/JLC

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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

Beverly Galperin

Anonymous 1

Channah Hale

Len Hyman

Devorah Katz

Sheila Lebovitz

Ilyse Loven

David Markoff

Anonymous 2

Karen Miller

Ed Richard

Steve & Linda Rivkin

Ira Schechtel

Sharon Silverstein

Steve and Cindy Marion Walker

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. ​

 

e 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.

 

JLI Course - this series of courses requires registration...
 

 

 Coastal Gan - GROWING AGAIN!

We are looking for NEW STUDENTS and NEW STAFF

We are accepting infant and preschool age children.

 

I 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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COMMUNITY NEWS

Kosher Food Options in SD:

Ralph's La Jolla - a full service Kosher market, bakery, and deli, dairy (CY) also available. Store Hours 5am to 1am. Counter hours 9-5 (Fridays 9-2)
8657 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
858-597-1550
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego and RCC  

Harissa - Mediterranean Cuisine  (used to be Botanic Burger) Sun 10:30am-5:30pm  Mon-Thurs 10:30am-8pm
4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 (in the JCC)
858-362-1353
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego   

Parisien Gourmandises - Dairy items NOT CY Pareve items are acceptable, some CY items available  M-Th 9am-5:30pm 
7643 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 (inside Floral Palette La Jolla)
858-352-6552
KSA Kosher  

Spice at the Oceanview cafeteria UCSD - Spice station is a international themed restaurant, located within the Oceanview Terrace at UCSD. Hrs?
9500 Gilman Drive 0512, Thurgood Marshall College, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 822-1677
Star-K  

Hamitbach - Israeli street food S-Th 11am-7pm F 11am-3pm
5664 Mission Center Rd #402, San Diego, CA 92108
Vaad HaRabbonim of San Diego

La Mesa Pizzaworks - Classic & Unique Pizzas. Ice cream Sun-Thurs 11am-8pm Fri 11am-2pm
Saturdays Closed (check out our social media and website for special Saturday Nights that we will be open) 
Dine in and takeout 
Lamesapizzaworks.com
7406 University ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego Pas Yisroel, Bishul Yisroel, Cholov Yisroel.  

Boker Kitchen - Coffee, Breakfast, Pasta, Pizza S-Th 9am-8pm F 9am-3pm
8935 Towne Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego Pas Yisroel, Bishul Yisroel, Cholov Yisroel.  

K-Dogs - Kosher hot dog stand

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Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego Pas Yisroel, Bishul Yisroel

Meats and Eats -  Shopping for kosher meat, and poultry, mostly frozen goods. Packaged groceries and baked goods. M-Th 9am -7pm
12925 El Camino Real J-0, San Diego, CA 92130
(760) 756-7437
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego Check packages for Kosher status. 

Mega Glatt Mart - Large variety of meat and groceries. Hours S-Th 9-6 Fr 9-3
6375 El Cajon Blvd suite F San Diego, CA 92115
(310) 663-6528
Prepackaged items under RCC Check packages for Kosher status. 

 

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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

 

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!

 

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 *Jewish Encinitas *Chabad of Carlsbad N *Coastal Gan Preschool *Ckids Hebrew School

 

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.

 

Omni La Costa Resort Welcomes Chabad at La Costa Guests

We are pleased that our world-famous neighbor, the Omni La Costa Resort, has extended a special program offering all sorts of perks to those who book using the Chabad code when booking.

More than 600 people use the Chabad code each year ! Many people have expressed gratitude at having such world-class facilities in such close and convenient proximity to our Shul, and the joy at being to stay at the Omni and walk to Chabad for Shabbat services.

For discount details, to make your reservation, or to share the information with a friend, visit www.chabadatlacosta.com/omni and click through. And remember to leave a positive review.

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Message from the Rabbi

This Shabbat, we read Parshat Hachodesh, the special Torah portion that prepares us for the upcoming festival of Passover. In it, G-d commands the Jewish people to sanctify the new month and establish a calendar. This mitzvah of Kiddush Hachodesh—declaring the new moon—was the very first commandment given to the Jewish nation as a whole. Why was this mitzvah chosen to inaugurate our collective journey as G-d's people? The answer lies in the practical, transformative nature of mitzvahs. The sanctification of time is a distinctly human task. G-d entrusts us with the power to shape time, setting the rhythm of Jewish life through festivals and rituals. This mitzvah reminds us that creation’s purpose is not merely spiritual reflection but action—infusing holiness into the mundane. This theme continues in preparation for Passover. The mitzvahs of the holiday—removing chametz, eating matzah, and recounting the Exodus—are tangible, hands-on actions. They ground our lofty ideals in the physical world, teaching us that faith and values must manifest in deeds. As we prepare our homes and hearts for the Festival of Liberation, let us remember that the ultimate purpose of creation is to bring G-dliness into this world through mitzvahs. By engaging in practical mitzvahs, we fulfill our mission to be partners in perfecting the world and sanctifying every aspect of our daily lives. May our preparations pave the way for the ultimate joyous Passover, this year in Jerusalem! Shabbat shalom,

Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort

LIGHT CANDLES FOR PEACE:

Friday, March 28th @ 6:49pm
Shabbat Ends: Saturday, March 29th @ 7:44pm

Need Shabbat candles? Come pick up a Shabbat Candle lighting kit with the prayers and instructions.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

VOLUNTEERS TO HELP DELIVER SOUP & CHALLAH ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED! LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN ASSIST. THANK YOU AND G-D BLESS! Message me asap  

No Soup and Challah Next Week - we will be in Pesach Mode

 

MINYANS NEEDED RABBI HAS YARZEIT FOR HIS MOTHER

Please note that the Rabbi needs Minyans (a quorum of 10 Jewish men 13 years old and up) so he can say Kaddish for his mother at the following times: Tuesday, April 1 at 6:30pm (30-minute service), Wednesday, April 2 at 9am (45-minute service), and Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30pm (30-minute service).

If you are able to help with this Mitzvah please respond to this message as soon as possible. Thank you in advance and G-d bless! 

 

CHANNAH AND ARTHUR HALE JEWISH EDUCATIONAL CENTER BUILDING UPDATE

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PASSOVER PLANS

ANNUAL TWO-PART PASSOVER LECTURE SERIES

Rabbi Eilfort will again be offering his two-part lecture series titled, “Passover 101: Practical Preparation & Seder Insights” on Tuesday, April 1^st and Tuesday, April 8^th, from 7 – 8:30pm. The classes will take place at Chabad and will also be available on Zoom and Facebook Live. There is no charge to attend. If you are interested in participating please respond to this message.

Coastal Chabads will be offering a full array of program for the upcoming holiday of Pesach / Passover including two Community Seders (one in Chabad at La Costa and the second one at Chabad of Encinitas) and Holiday Services. Our informative Passover brochure is scheduled to be mailed this week with all the relevant information. 

The Shul will have special, hand-baked Shmurah Matzah (from the Ukraine) available for sale at $20 per pound. Also, you can also grant the rabbi your power of attorney to sell your Chametz (leavened products that are forbidden even to be owned over Passover).

Please let us know asap what your needs are, and we will be happy to help.

 

Passover Seders at Chabad of La Costa & Chabad of Encinitas

Join Chabad at La Costa / Coastal Chabads for an Enchanting Passover Seder

Experience the Liberation & Freedom of Passover Firsthand.

Relive the Exodus. Discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah. Enjoy a community Seder complete with hand-baked Matzah, wine, and a wonderful dinner spiced with unique traditional customs.

Explore Kabbalistic insights of the number four: Four Cups of Wine, Four Sons, Four Questions and Four Types of Freedom.

 

First Seder Night: Saturday, April 12, 8:00 pm – Chabad at La Costa

Second Seder Night: Sunday, April 13, 8:00 pm – Chabad of Encinitas

 

1^st Seder at Chabad at La Costa

1980 La Costa Ave., Carlsbad

2^nd Seder at Chabad of Encinitas (email for address)

 

RSVP by April 1st

Suggested Donation for Locals: Adult $54, Child (3-12) $25 (Max. $180 per family)

Donation for Out-of-town Guests: Adults $108, Child (3-12) $54

SPONSORS WELCOME

 

For more info and reservations:

Call: 760-943-8891

HOLIDAY CALENDAR

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

Fast of the First Born

Minyan with Siyum @ 8:30am

Formal search for Chametz after nightfall

 

Friday, April 11, 2025

Burn/Sell Chametz by 11:45 am

Light Shabbat Candles at 6:59 pm

Evening Services: 6:00 pm

 

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Eve of Passover

Morning Services: 7:30 am (NOTE EARLY TIME!)

Eat Chametz until 10:39 am

Flush Chametz by 11:44 am

 

1st Seder Night

Light Candles* after 7:55 pm

Evening Services: 8:00 pm

Community Seder: 8:30 pm @ Chabad at La Costa

 

Sunday, April 13, 2025

1st Day of Passover

Morning Services: 10:00 am

 

2nd Seder Night

Evening Services: 8:00 pm

Light Candles* after 7:56 pm

Community Seder: 8:00 pm @ Chabad of Encinitas

 

Monday, April 14, 2025

2nd Day of Passover

Morning Services: 10:00 am

Holiday Ends at 8:02 pm

 

Friday, April 18, 2025

Light Candles at 7:04 pm

Evening Services: 7:00 pm

 

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Seventh Day of Passover

Morning Services: 10:00 am

Evening Services: 8:00 pm

Light Candles* after 8:01 pm

 

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Final Day of Passover

Morning Services: 10:00 am

Yizkor Memorial Service: 12:00 pm

Meal of Moshiach: 6:30 pm

Evening Services: 8:00 pm

Passover Ends at 8:02 pm

 

Note: Candle lighting times are for Carlsbad/Encinitas, CA only.

For other areas, visit www.ChabadatLaCosta.com/times.

* Light only from a pre-existing flame.

 

Passover Pop Up

Local Passover programs looking for local sellers, artisans and craftspeople to sell at a Pop Up on site in Carlsbad. Reach Out!

 

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NEXT JLI COURSE COMING IN APRIL

REGISTER NOW www.chabadatlacosta.com/jli

THE FOUR-WEEK COURSE WILL BE OFFERED IN PERSON, ON FACEBOOK LIVE, AND ON ZOOM

 

Course Overview

Colorful Profiles

Short Stories of Extraordinary and Unexpected Characters from Jewish History

Join this four-week journey to encounter twelve stories of Jewish history’s most fascinating men and women. Discover the incredible Jewish lives of converts, captives, royal advisors, philosophers, philanthropists, and more. You’ll be fascinated by their sacrifices, adventures, and achievements and get a vivid look at our people’s rich heritage and history.

 

 

Weekly Torah Class with Rabbi Sholom

Join Rabbi Sholom Eilfort, virtually, as he gives a weekly class in the Torah Portion. You can view the class on Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort’s Facebook feed (must be Facebook “Friends” with Rabbi Eilfort to be able to see the class).

A number of commentaries are curated to make the class profound while also covering the basics. Everyone is invited to join. There is no cost to participate.

Thursdays at 6pm.

 

Thank you to those who have already made their Membership commitment and those who have made a monthly financial commitment to your community!

Membership information can be found here: www.ChabadatLaCosta.com/membership .

 

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Hebrew School News – HEBREW IMMERSION!

We started a curriculum where we will go through all of the Alef Bet and learn about something that we are grateful for, starting with the letter of the week. 
The first week was א אור . Alef for Ohr- light. And we made lanterns. 
The second week was ב בית. Bet for Bayit- house and we made Birchat Habayit   to hang in our homes. 
Then we learned about Geshem- rain and made rain in a bottle! 
We talked about Dibbur for daled - Language.
We are up to Hey for Horim - Parents. We made cards for out Ema and Abba.
Vav focused on infants - Valad and how we have grown.
Chanukah is here!
Zayin for Zemer - music/song. We sang Karaoke
Chet for Chaver - Friend. We skateboarded with Yaakov.
Tet for Taam - Taste and Reason. We learned the Brachot for food.
Yud for Yom Tov - Holiday and Yad - Hand
Chof for Kochavim - Stars We made stars and sand art.
Lamed for Lechem - Bread We made focaccia art!
Mem for Mayim - water, and the four Mitzvot of Purim. Megillah. Mishloach Manot. Matanot l'Evyonim. Mishteh JOIN OURS
Nun & Samech - paper and books

The children have also begun alef champ which is a self paced Hebrew reading program. 

I am so proud of all of our ckids students and parents ❤

 

 

 

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Kiddush Sponsor – SPONSORS SOUGHT

This week’s Kiddush is being sponsored by:

Rabbi and Rebbetzin Eilfort in memory of Raizel Fylah Eilfort on her Yarzeit.

The Chabad Team in honor of Kayla Perez’s birthday!

 

Thank you, sponsors, and G-d bless you for this wonderful Mitzvah!

Everyone is invited to join us at this beautiful weekly gathering of our community.  

THIS WEEK’S KIDDUSH MENU

 

Sparkling Kiddush Wine

Rebbetzin’s ‘Home-Baked’ Challah

Gefilte Fish (NEVER FROM A JAR)

Tangy Cucumber Salad

Garden Green Salad

One-of-a-Kind ‘Karen’ Salad

Chunky Potato Salad

Channah’s Special Egg Salad 2.0

Delish Cobb Salad (Not only looks good, it tastes GREAT!)

Pasta – Preferred by Children of All Ages

Fresh Fruit – Deserving of a Smack

Strawberry Short Cake

Halva – Steve’s Fave.

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS ARE WELCOME.

Each Shabbos after services, our beautiful community enjoys Shabbos lunch together. It is a true celebration where we bask in each other’s company while savoring delicious food.

YOU ARE INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE

We are always seeking additional sponsors, so if you can sponsor a Kiddush, please let us know.

An Important Note about Kiddushes –

The policy of the shul is to allow multiple sponsors for every Kiddush unless it is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or something similar (like a 50th wedding anniversary etc.).

There is no such thing as an exclusive Kiddush sponsor.

This is our policy for numerous reasons, not least of which is the fact that Kiddush sponsorships help generate much-needed income for our community and encourages more people to participate.

We thank you for your support and understanding!

Soup & Challah Sponsors

Soup and Challah is being sponsored by Clive Walden & the estate of Channah Hale.

NEED MORE DRIVERS, Thank you Sharna Skjei and Catherine Clancy, Leesa Glaser, and Marly Belsky for volunteering.

Challah is delivered to Mental Health Residential Centers in the area, people undergoing chemotherapy, and people who really love the addition to their Shabbos experience. 

Deliver and get a bag of challah for your family as well!

 

The Time of Our Freedom: Passover in the Modern World

By: Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort

Pesach/Passover is almost here! Jews the world over are deeply engaged in their preparation for this unique and consequential holiday. Our sleeves are rolled up and our mops are in motion, as we expunge every last crumb of leavened products, called Chametz in Hebrew, from our homes, businesses, and even cars.

Why are we so obsessed with the removal of innocent crumbs? Well, when we learn what Chametz represents we quickly realize that it is not so innocent. In fact, as we take a deeper dive into understanding this interesting Jewish law, we will find that it is the very key to achieving true freedom.

Allow me to explain.

Our Rabbis tell us that Chametz represents our egos, which cause a person to be arrogant and angry, judgmental and stand-offish. Our ego stands in the way of achieving true closeness with our Creator and with our fellow human beings. An egotistical person is utterly self-centered. He is a narcissist, for he feels himself to be the be all and end all of the created universe.

The arduous process of removing the Chametz physically from our possession, is meant to spur us on to removing the self-consuming ego from our characters.

Think about it: when one is completely egotistical, he views everyone as being inferior to him, and that ultimately, he is owed everything. Well, what happens when he doesn’t get everything or when everyone doesn’t bow to him giving him his due? He becomes angrier and less happy. He cannot possibly be satisfied with his life. In short, he has become a miserable wretch, all due to his outsized ego.

The Torah, the depository of divine wisdom, commands us (as opposed to suggesting to us) to make sure we don’t own even a crumb of Chametz during Pesach.

But if we have removed the leavened foods, most prominently bread, what then will serve as the staple of our dietary existence? Enters the Matzah, the flat bread, known as Poor Man’s Bread and as the Bread of Faith.

Once a year for a bit longer than a week we radically adjust our diets, which helps us internalize this message. We scour our homes, but also ourselves, and rid ourselves of every vestige of Chametz.

Then, and only then, are we ready to celebrate the Festival of our Freedom. We have been freed of our inner Pharoah, that jaundiced ego that had us convinced of our own infallibility, of our superiority, of our entitlement. Since it has been muted there is room for our inner G-dly voice to be heard. It is this G-dly voice that tells us to be grateful for everything we have, to treasure our fellow human beings, and to celebrate our loving G-d who embraces us, enlightens us, and who leads us to the Promised Land.

“Wait one minute!,” you may demand. If Chametz is so terrible why then are we able to resume eating it after Passover? Isn’t Chametz Treif (non-Kosher)? If Chametz represents the ego, and we know that it is Kosher to eat it, other than on Passover itself, we must drill down into the Jewish view of the ego.

Ironically, the ego is not considered completely evil all the time. In fact, we strongly believe that the ego has an essential purpose in our universe. It is the ego that helps keep us behaving in an appropriate way, even when we don’t feel ourselves to be in the Presence of the Almighty. One is walking along and sees someone drop a wallet filled with money. He may be tempted to keep the ‘found money’. But his ego will pipe up and say, “It is beneath your dignity to keep something that belongs to someone else.” Perhaps one is with friends, and they begin badmouthing a colleague, his ego is quick to respond and to say to him, “you are not an innuendo-peddling do nothing who sits in the corner of the market selling junk!” “Lashon Harah – evil gossip – is beneath you!”

We are not meant to view ourselves as worthless beings who are only worthy of being stomped upon. No indeed. We are meant to view ourselves as children of the King of Kings, and as such we must behave appropriately.

We see that a healthy, balanced ego is actually an essential part of a healthy psyche. It is the holiday of Passover that reminds us to reign in those egos. Cleanse them. Refine them. And then we are ready to redeploy them in a positive way.

Now we are truly free. And now we are truly happy. We are ready, willing, and able to share the story of our national redemption with our friends, family, and most especially our precious children. They will see our faces shine as we join ourselves with our ancestors and community in the holy rituals of this singular holiday. They will remember, and they will emulate this when they have houses and families of their own.

Wishing everyone a Kosher, sweet, and joyous holiday! 

 

Shabbos Parshas Pikudei – Parshas HaChodesh

Ezekiel 45:18-46:15.

This special haftorah is a prophecy regarding the Paschal Offering that will be brought during the Messianic Era, reflecting the theme of the Hachodesh Torah reading—Moses' command to the Israelites in Egypt to prepare and bring the Paschal lamb.

This haftorah is part of Ezekiel's prophecy regarding the third Holy Temple—its structure, inauguration and some of the practices that will be observed therein.

The haftorah begins with a description of the various sacrifices that will be offered during the Temple's seven-day inauguration ceremony, and then mentions that on the 14th of Nissan we shall bring the Paschal offering.

Much of the rest of the haftorah is devoted to the sacrifices that will be brought by the "leader," and prescribes his entry and exit from the Temple.

 

PLEASE CHECK YOUR CALENDAR FOR BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, AND YARZEITS AS WELL AS OTHER IMPORTANT DATES AND NEWS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out to Jeffrey Horowitz, Roz Mintz, Eduardo Buenaventura, Leib Eilfort, Linda Coulson, Kayla Perez, and all those celebrating their birthdays this week!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes go out to to Carrie and Avi Rossenfeld, and all of those celebrating anniversaries this week!

WE REMEMBER Frieda Weksler, Raizel Fylah Eilfort, Sandy Goldberg, Esther Sprung, Silvia Kremer, and all of those whose Yarzeit is observed this week.

May Doreen Prager, Rachel Perez, Clive Walden, Sheila Lebovitz, Adam Lemberger, Sandy Radom, Rachel bas Shoshana, Roz Mintz, Sandra Sapol, Penny Chapman, Marissa Sacco, Greg Leon, Shari Ferguson, and David Chapman be blessed with a speedy and complete recovery!

Kiddush Sponsors:

We need Kiddush sponsors for the upcoming Kiddushes. Please contact the shul as soon as possible if you want to sponsor a Kiddush. 

 

KIDDUSH SPONSORS NEEDED

Sponsoring a Kiddush is a great way to feel part of the Chabad at La Costa family!
(You can co-sponsor a Kiddush)

Security Guard Sponsor Sought – Can You Help?

We have a wonderful security guard who keeps a watch over us while we are in services. The cost is $250 per week. We are looking for a sponsor this week and future weeks. If you are able to help please donate securely by following this link: www.ChabadatLaCosta.com/donate. Thank you!

 

How to Make a Donation (or Payment)

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 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

 

Volunteering

Our Soup and Challah Project has been going on its FOURTH year! It was sponsored by Channah Hale and now carried on in her memory.

We are at the point that we need NEW volunteers to drive and deliver food packages around the area.

Please consider making this a part of your Friday routine. Volunteers pick up a few containers of soup and bags of challah at 3:00pm and delivering them to the door of the recipients. Volunteers also get soup and challah!

Enhanced Security

Our number one priority is to ensure the safety and security of our shul family. We have a robust security system in place. We have gone to the added expense of hiring a uniformed, armed guard, who is with us, watching over us, in addition to our internal security team. 

The added layer of security is expensive. Please help us by donating to the security of our shul community by following this link: www.chabadatlacosta.com/donate. The cost is approximately $300 per week. All donations are tax-deductible.

 

New Mitzvah Opportunity

Bikur Cholim of SD Volunteers Needed! Message me if you would like me to share the spreadsheet for visitation hours.

There are a number of patients at UCSD La Jolla that have come from Israel to receive transplants here. They need our help!

Bikur Cholim of S Diego is a community organization helping the sick with care packages, visitation, driving spouses to and from the hospital, etc.

If you are able to give a few hours of your time, it will make another person's day that much better!

To get involved, sign up at www.BikurCholimSD.com

 

The Foundation Project  - City Approved Plan

We are raising funds that will be used towards completing our basement. This project will include a TEEN LOUNGE, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, a LIBRARY, 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.

New Dedications available www.chabadatlacosta.com/JLC

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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

Beverly Galperin

Anonymous 1

Channah Hale

Len Hyman

Devorah Katz

Sheila Lebovitz

Ilyse Loven

David Markoff

Anonymous 2

Karen Miller

Ed Richard

Steve & Linda Rivkin

Ira Schechtel

Sharon Silverstein

Steve and Cindy Marion Walker

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. ​

 

e 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.

 

JLI Course - this series of courses requires registration...
 

 

 Coastal Gan - GROWING AGAIN!

We are looking for NEW STUDENTS and NEW STAFF

We are accepting infant and preschool age children.

 

I 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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COMMUNITY NEWS

Kosher Food Options in SD:

Ralph's La Jolla - a full service Kosher market, bakery, and deli, dairy (CY) also available. Store Hours 5am to 1am. Counter hours 9-5 (Fridays 9-2)
8657 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
858-597-1550
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego and RCC  

Harissa - Mediterranean Cuisine  (used to be Botanic Burger) Sun 10:30am-5:30pm  Mon-Thurs 10:30am-8pm
4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 (in the JCC)
858-362-1353
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego   

Parisien Gourmandises - Dairy items NOT CY Pareve items are acceptable, some CY items available  M-Th 9am-5:30pm 
7643 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 (inside Floral Palette La Jolla)
858-352-6552
KSA Kosher  

Spice at the Oceanview cafeteria UCSD - Spice station is a international themed restaurant, located within the Oceanview Terrace at UCSD. Hrs?
9500 Gilman Drive 0512, Thurgood Marshall College, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 822-1677
Star-K  

Hamitbach - Israeli street food S-Th 11am-7pm F 11am-3pm
5664 Mission Center Rd #402, San Diego, CA 92108
Vaad HaRabbonim of San Diego

La Mesa Pizzaworks - Classic & Unique Pizzas. Ice cream Sun-Thurs 11am-8pm Fri 11am-2pm
Saturdays Closed (check out our social media and website for special Saturday Nights that we will be open) 
Dine in and takeout 
Lamesapizzaworks.com
7406 University ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego Pas Yisroel, Bishul Yisroel, Cholov Yisroel.  

Boker Kitchen - Coffee, Breakfast, Pasta, Pizza S-Th 9am-8pm F 9am-3pm
8935 Towne Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego Pas Yisroel, Bishul Yisroel, Cholov Yisroel.  

K-Dogs - Kosher hot dog stand

Follow on Instagram to find location
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego Pas Yisroel, Bishul Yisroel

Meats and Eats -  Shopping for kosher meat, and poultry, mostly frozen goods. Packaged groceries and baked goods. M-Th 9am -7pm
12925 El Camino Real J-0, San Diego, CA 92130
(760) 756-7437
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego Check packages for Kosher status. 

Mega Glatt Mart - Large variety of meat and groceries. Hours S-Th 9-6 Fr 9-3
6375 El Cajon Blvd suite F San Diego, CA 92115
(310) 663-6528
Prepackaged items under RCC Check packages for Kosher status. 

 

DAILY JEWISH NEWS Available in Your Inbox for Free!

Sign up, as we have, for the daily Jewish news by subscribing to the www.sdjewishworld.com. Our dear friend and noted writer, Don Harrison, curates a refreshing variety of Jewish-interest stories. The daily emails are refreshing, as they come from a Jewish perspective. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Simply logon to the website and follow the prompts to subscribe.

 

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

 

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!

 

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 *Jewish Encinitas *Chabad of Carlsbad N *Coastal Gan Preschool *Ckids Hebrew School

 

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.

 

Omni La Costa Resort Welcomes Chabad at La Costa Guests

We are pleased that our world-famous neighbor, the Omni La Costa Resort, has extended a special program offering all sorts of perks to those who book using the Chabad code when booking.

More than 600 people use the Chabad code each year ! Many people have expressed gratitude at having such world-class facilities in such close and convenient proximity to our Shul, and the joy at being to stay at the Omni and walk to Chabad for Shabbat services.

For discount details, to make your reservation, or to share the information with a friend, visit www.chabadatlacosta.com/omni and click through. And remember to leave a positive review.

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►Jonathan Rozansky : Your Chabad Real Estate Agent & Mortgage Broker 
Whether you are Selling, Buying or Refinancing your home, do not proceed without calling Jonathan Rozansky, a licensed realtor and mortgage professional, 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.

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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.

 

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►Pammy's Pony Parties and Petting Zoos

I am a small Jewish farmer running my business in La Costa  called Pammy's Pony Parties and Petting Zoo. I arrive with my animals at little children's birthday parties, senior homes,  graduation parties, and resorts in the area, to share my love of animals. I also do animal therapy with children and adults. Fantastic!! Call me to make an appointment or set up a birthday party.

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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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Message from the Rabbi

This week we read two Torah portions: the regular weekly reading, Vayakhel, and then an additional special reading, Parah. Together, they teach us about the nature of our relationship with G-d and the role of faith in our observance of His commandments. In Vayakhel, the Torah describes the communal effort to build the Tabernacle, a dwelling place for the Divine Presence. Every detail was precise, yet the deeper meaning of the Tabernacle transcended logic. How can physical materials house the infinite G-d? This paradox underscores that our service to G-d isn’t based solely on human understanding but on an unwavering faith in His will. Similarly, Parah details the laws of the red heifer, a chok—a mitzvah that defies human reason. While it purifies the impure, it paradoxically renders the pure impure. The message is clear: the foundation of Torah observance is faith. We do not perform mitzvahs because we fully grasp their meaning, but because they connect us to G-d’s infinite wisdom. In our modern world, where logic and reason are highly valued, it can be challenging to approach Judaism with the humility of faith. Yet, it is precisely this faith that binds us to G-d beyond the limitations of our understanding. May we merit to strengthen our faith, observing Torah and mitzvahs with joy and trust, knowing that even when we don’t fully comprehend, every act of devotion brings the Divine Presence deeper into our lives. Shabbat shalom,

Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort

LIGHT CANDLES FOR PEACE:

Friday, March 21st @ 6:44pm
Shabbat Ends: Saturday, March 21st @ 7:39pm

Need Shabbat candles? Come pick up a Shabbat Candle lighting kit with the prayers and instructions.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

VOLUNTEERS TO HELP DELIVER SOUP & CHALLAH ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED! LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN ASSIST. THANK YOU AND G-D BLESS! Thank you Marly and Catherine!  

 

CHANNAH AND ARTHUR HALE JEWISH EDUCATIONAL CENTER BUILDING UPDATE

As they say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Feast your eyes on this…

 

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PASSOVER PLANS

Coastal Chabads will be offering a full array of program for the upcoming holiday of Pesach / Passover including two Community Seders (one in Chabad at La Costa and the second one at Chabad of Encinitas) and Holiday Services. Our informative Passover brochure is scheduled to be mailed this week with all the relevant information.  

The Shul will have special, hand-baked Shmurah Matzah (from the Ukraine) available for sale at $20 per pound. Also, you can also grant the rabbi your power of attorney to sell your Chametz (leavened products that are forbidden even to be owned over Passover).

Please let us know asap what your needs are, and we will be happy to help.

 

Passover Pop Up

Local Passover programs looking for local ellers, artisans and craftspeople to sell at a Pop Up on site in Carlsbad. Reach Out!

 

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE WALK THIS SUNDAY

 

 

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NEXT JLI COURSE COMING IN APRIL

REGISTER NOW www.chabadatlacosta.com/jli

THE FOUR-WEEK COURSE WILL BE OFFERED IN PERSON, ON FACEBOOK LIVE, AND ON ZOOM

Course Overview

Colorful Profiles

Short Stories of Extraordinary and Unexpected Characters from Jewish History

Join this four-week journey to encounter twelve stories of Jewish history’s most fascinating men and women. Discover the incredible Jewish lives of converts, captives, royal advisors, philosophers, philanthropists, and more. You’ll be fascinated by their sacrifices, adventures, and achievements and get a vivid look at our people’s rich heritage and history.

 

 

Weekly Torah Class with Rabbi Sholom

Join Rabbi Sholom Eilfort, virtually, as he gives a weekly class in the Torah Portion. You can view the class on Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort’s Facebook feed (must be Facebook “Friends” with Rabbi Eilfort to be able to see the class).

A number of commentaries are curated to make the class profound while also covering the basics. Everyone is invited to join. There is no cost to participate.

Thursdays at 6pm.

 

Thank you to those who have already made their Membership commitment and those who have made a monthly financial commitment to your community!

Membership information can be found here: www.ChabadatLaCosta.com/membership .

 

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Hebrew School News – HEBREW IMMERSION!

We started a curriculum where we will go through all of the Alef Bet and learn about something that we are grateful for, starting with the letter of the week. 
The first week was א אור . Alef for Ohr- light. And we made lanterns. 
The second week was ב בית. Bet for Bayit- house and we made Birchat Habayit   to hang in our homes. 
Then we learned about Geshem- rain and made rain in a bottle! 
We talked about Dibbur for daled - Language.
We are up to Hey for Horim - Parents. We made cards for out Ema and Abba.
Vav focused on infants - Valad and how we have grown.
Chanukah is here!
Zayin for Zemer - music/song. We sang Karaoke
Chet for Chaver - Friend. We skateboarded with Yaakov.
Tet for Taam - Taste and Reason. We learned the Brachot for food.
Yud for Yom Tov - Holiday and Yad - Hand
Chof for Kochavim - Stars We made stars and sand art.
Lamed for Lechem - Bread We made focaccia art!
Mem for Mayim - water, and the four Mitzvot of Purim. Megillah. Mishloach Manot. Matanot l'Evyonim. Mishteh JOIN OURS
Nun & Samech - paper and books

The children have also begun alef champ which is a self paced Hebrew reading program. 

I am so proud of all of our ckids students and parents ❤

 

 

 

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Kiddush Sponsor – SPONSORS SOUGHT

This week’s Kiddush is being sponsored by:

Miriam Reisman in memory of Rabbi Judah Fish and Jacob Reisman.

Sheila Lebovitz in memory of Norman Lebovitz and Bertha Stern.

Sandra and Jeff Sapol in memory of Silvia Kremer.

Rabbi Yossi and Rebbetzin Muka Rodal in honor of their anniversary. (MAZEL TOV!)

The Pascal family in honor of their children receiving their Hebrew names. (MAZEL TOV!)

THIS WEEK’S KIDDUSH MENU
Sparkling Kiddush Wine
Rebbetzin’s ‘Home-Baked’ Challah
Tangy Cucumber Salad
Tortilla Chips with Kayla’s Guacamole & Salsa – Mild & Spicy Varieties
Garden Green Salad 
Chunky Potato Salad
Sweet Coleslaw  
Channah’s Special Egg Salad 2.0
Chicken Salad Extraordinaire 
Hot Corned Beef – Melts in Your Mouth
Kosher Pickles – Goes GREAT with the Corned Beef
Pasta – Preferred by Children of All Ages
Fresh Fruit – Deserving of a Smack
Trifle a la Arlene 
Grammy’s World Famous Cake
Halva – Steve’s Fave.

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS ARE WELCOME.

Each Shabbos after services, our beautiful community enjoys Shabbos lunch together. It is a true celebration where we bask in each other’s company while savoring delicious food.

YOU ARE INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE

We are always seeking additional sponsors, so if you can sponsor a Kiddush, please let us know.

An Important Note about Kiddushes –

The policy of the shul is to allow multiple sponsors for every Kiddush unless it is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or something similar (like a 50th wedding anniversary etc.).

There is no such thing as an exclusive Kiddush sponsor.

This is our policy for numerous reasons, not least of which is the fact that Kiddush sponsorships help generate much-needed income for our community and encourages more people to participate.

We thank you for your support and understanding!

Soup & Challah Sponsors

Soup and Challah is being sponsored by Clive Walden & the estate of Channah Hale.

NEED MORE DRIVERS, Thank you Sharna Skjei and Catherine Clancy, Leesa Glaser, and Marly Belsky for volunteering.

Challah is delivered to Mental Health Residential Centers in the area, people undergoing chemotherapy, and people who really love the addition to their Shabbos experience. 

Deliver and get a bag of challah for your family as well!

 

Shabbos Parshas Vayakhel – Parshas Parah

Ezekiel 36:16-36.

This week's special haftorah mentions the "purifying waters" that G‑d will sprinkle upon us with the coming of Moshiach. This follows the theme of this week's additional Torah reading — the purifying qualities of the "Red Heifer."

The prophet Ezekiel transmits  G‑d's message: The Israelites have defiled the Holy Land with their idol-worship and immoral ways. As a result, they will be sent into exile. "And they came to the nations where they came, and they profaned My Holy Name, inasmuch as it was said of them, 'These are the people of G‑d, and they have come out of His land.'" So G‑d will take them out of their exile — but not by virtue of the Israelites' merits: "Not for your sake do I do this, O house of Israel, but for My Holy Name, which you have profaned among the nations."

G‑d will bring the Israelites back to the Holy Land and purify them with the waters of the Red Heifer. The people will feel ashamed of their actions, and after they will have undergone the process of purification and repentance, G‑d will rebuild the country and bestow upon it prosperity and bounty.

"I will resettle the cities, and the ruins shall be built up. And the desolate land shall be worked, instead of its lying desolate in the sight of all that pass by. And they shall say, 'This land that was desolate has become like the Garden of Eden, and the cities that were destroyed and desolate and pulled down have become settled as fortified [cities].'"

 

PLEASE CHECK YOUR CALENDAR FOR BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, AND YARZEITS AS WELL AS OTHER IMPORTANT DATES AND NEWS

MAZEL TOV to the Pascal family on the Hebrew naming of their children! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out to Bobby Ghear, Arnold Tubis, and all those celebrating their birthdays this week!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes go out to to Rabbi Yossi and Rebbetzin Muka Rodal, and all of those celebrating anniversaries this week!

WE REMEMBER Bertha Stern, Milton Sacks, Hugh Barnett, Eleanor Coulson, Jacob Reisman, Frieda Weksler, Norman Lebovitz, and Jeanne Detsky, and all of those whose Yarzeit is observed this week.

May Doreen Prager, Rachel Perez, Clive Walden, Sheila Lebovitz, Adam Lemberger, Sandy Radom, Rachel bas Shoshana, Roz Mintz, Sandra Sapol, Penny Chapman, Marissa Sacco, Greg Leon, Shari Ferguson, and David Chapman be blessed with a speedy and complete recovery!

Kiddush Sponsors:

We need Kiddush sponsors for the upcoming Kiddushes. Please contact the shul as soon as possible if you want to sponsor a Kiddush. 

March 29: Sapol Family

April 5: In honor of Dovid Rodal

KIDDUSH SPONSORS NEEDED

Sponsoring a Kiddush is a great way to feel part of the Chabad at La Costa family!
(You can co-sponsor a Kiddush)

Security Guard Sponsor Sought – Can You Help?

We have a wonderful security guard who keeps a watch over us while we are in services. The cost is $250 per week. We are looking for a sponsor this week and future weeks. If you are able to help please donate securely by following this link: www.ChabadatLaCosta.com/donate. Thank you!

 

How to Make a Donation (or Payment)

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 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

 

Volunteering

Our Soup and Challah Project has been going on its FOURTH year! It was sponsored by Channah Hale and now carried on in her memory.

We are at the point that we need NEW volunteers to drive and deliver food packages around the area.

Please consider making this a part of your Friday routine. Volunteers pick up a few containers of soup and bags of challah at 3:00pm and delivering them to the door of the recipients. Volunteers also get soup and challah!

Enhanced Security

Our number one priority is to ensure the safety and security of our shul family. We have a robust security system in place. We have gone to the added expense of hiring a uniformed, armed guard, who is with us, watching over us, in addition to our internal security team. 

The added layer of security is expensive. Please help us by donating to the security of our shul community by following this link: www.chabadatlacosta.com/donate. The cost is approximately $300 per week. All donations are tax-deductible.

 

New Mitzvah Opportunity

Bikur Cholim of SD Volunteers Needed! Message me if you would like me to share the spreadsheet for visitation hours.

There are a number of patients at UCSD La Jolla that have come from Israel to receive transplants here. They need our help!

Bikur Cholim of S Diego is a community organization helping the sick with care packages, visitation, driving spouses to and from the hospital, etc.

If you are able to give a few hours of your time, it will make another person's day that much better!

To get involved, sign up at www.BikurCholimSD.com

 

The Foundation Project  - City Approved Plan

We are raising funds that will be used towards completing our basement. This project will include a TEEN LOUNGE, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, a LIBRARY, 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.

New Dedications available www.chabadatlacosta.com/JLC

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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

Beverly Galperin

Anonymous 1

Channah Hale

Len Hyman

Devorah Katz

Sheila Lebovitz

Ilyse Loven

David Markoff

Anonymous 2

Karen Miller

Ed Richard

Steve & Linda Rivkin

Ira Schechtel

Sharon Silverstein

Steve and Cindy Marion Walker

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. ​

 

e 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.

 

JLI Course - this series of courses requires registration...
 

 

 Coastal Gan - GROWING AGAIN!

We are looking for NEW STUDENTS and NEW STAFF

We are accepting infant and preschool age children.

 

I 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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COMMUNITY NEWS

Kosher Food Options in SD:

Ralph's La Jolla - a full service Kosher market, bakery, and deli, dairy (CY) also available. Store Hours 5am to 1am. Counter hours 9-5 (Fridays 9-2)
8657 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
858-597-1550
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego and RCC  

Harissa - Mediterranean Cuisine  (used to be Botanic Burger) Sun 10:30am-5:30pm  Mon-Thurs 10:30am-8pm
4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 (in the JCC)
858-362-1353
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego   

Parisien Gourmandises - Dairy items NOT CY Pareve items are acceptable, some CY items available  M-Th 9am-5:30pm 
7643 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 (inside Floral Palette La Jolla)
858-352-6552
KSA Kosher  

Spice at the Oceanview cafeteria UCSD - Spice station is a international themed restaurant, located within the Oceanview Terrace at UCSD. Hrs?
9500 Gilman Drive 0512, Thurgood Marshall College, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 822-1677
Star-K  

Hamitbach - Israeli street food S-Th 11am-7pm F 11am-3pm
5664 Mission Center Rd #402, San Diego, CA 92108
Vaad HaRabbonim of San Diego

La Mesa Pizzaworks - Classic & Unique Pizzas. Ice cream Sun-Thurs 11am-8pm Fri 11am-2pm
Saturdays Closed (check out our social media and website for special Saturday Nights that we will be open) 
Dine in and takeout 
Lamesapizzaworks.com
7406 University ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego Pas Yisroel, Bishul Yisroel, Cholov Yisroel.  

Boker Kitchen - Coffee, Breakfast, Pasta, Pizza S-Th 9am-8pm F 9am-3pm
8935 Towne Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego Pas Yisroel, Bishul Yisroel, Cholov Yisroel.  

K-Dogs - Kosher hot dog stand

Follow on Instagram to find location
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego Pas Yisroel, Bishul Yisroel

Meats and Eats -  Shopping for kosher meat, and poultry, mostly frozen goods. Packaged groceries and baked goods. M-Th 9am -7pm
12925 El Camino Real J-0, San Diego, CA 92130
(760) 756-7437
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego Check packages for Kosher status. 

Mega Glatt Mart - Large variety of meat and groceries. Hours S-Th 9-6 Fr 9-3
6375 El Cajon Blvd suite F San Diego, CA 92115
(310) 663-6528
Prepackaged items under RCC Check packages for Kosher status. 

 

DAILY JEWISH NEWS Available in Your Inbox for Free!

Sign up, as we have, for the daily Jewish news by subscribing to the www.sdjewishworld.com. Our dear friend and noted writer, Don Harrison, curates a refreshing variety of Jewish-interest stories. The daily emails are refreshing, as they come from a Jewish perspective. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Simply logon to the website and follow the prompts to subscribe.

 

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

 

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!

 

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 *Jewish Encinitas *Chabad of Carlsbad N *Coastal Gan Preschool *Ckids Hebrew School

 

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.

 

Omni La Costa Resort Welcomes Chabad at La Costa Guests

We are pleased that our world-famous neighbor, the Omni La Costa Resort, has extended a special program offering all sorts of perks to those who book using the Chabad code when booking.

More than 600 people use the Chabad code each year ! Many people have expressed gratitude at having such world-class facilities in such close and convenient proximity to our Shul, and the joy at being to stay at the Omni and walk to Chabad for Shabbat services.

For discount details, to make your reservation, or to share the information with a friend, visit www.chabadatlacosta.com/omni and click through. And remember to leave a positive review.

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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.

 

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►Pammy's Pony Parties and Petting Zoos

I am a small Jewish farmer running my business in La Costa  called Pammy's Pony Parties and Petting Zoo. I arrive with my animals at little children's birthday parties, senior homes,  graduation parties, and resorts in the area, to share my love of animals. I also do animal therapy with children and adults. Fantastic!! Call me to make an appointment or set up a birthday party.

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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.

Message from the Rabbi

With Purim this week, we are reminded of the importance of Jewish pride and resilience. The Megillah teaches us about Mordechai’s unwavering refusal to bow or bend before Haman’s demands, despite being part of a small and scattered minority. Mordechai’s courage and the steadfastness of the Jewish people ultimately led to an extraordinary transformation—from despair to joy, from darkness to light. This lesson is at the heart of Purim. It calls on us to stand tall in our identity, even when challenges arise. Jewish pride is not just about holding firm to our values; it is about knowing that our actions, no matter how small, can inspire others and bring about positive change. Mordechai and Esther’s faith and bravery reminds us that by staying true to who we are, we pave the way for miracles and redemption. Today, we continue to face moments that test our commitment to our faith and values. Purim encourages us to respond with dignity, courage, and pride. This is how we transform challenges into opportunities for growth and light, ensuring that the legacy of Mordechai and Esther lives on in each of us. May this Purim inspire us all to embrace our Jewish identity with pride and strength, bringing “light, joy, gladness, and honor” into our lives and the world around us. Wishing you a joyous Purim and Shabbat shalom,

Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort

LIGHT CANDLES FOR PEACE:

Friday, March 14th @ 6:38pm
Shabbat Ends: Saturday, March 15th @ 7:34pm

Need Shabbat candles? Come pick up a Shabbat Candle lighting kit with the prayers and instructions.

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP DELIVER SHALACH MANOS – FOOD GIFT PACKAGES STARTING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12^TH. Please respond to this message if you can help.

 

CELEBRATE PURIM WITH US THURSDAY NIGHT & FRIDAY!

Join Chabad at La Costa & Coastal Chabads

GRAND PURIM CELEBRATIONS!

 

Megillah Readings – 3/13 @ 7:15pm, 3/14 @ 9am & 4:45pm

• Graggers
• Refreshments (Including Hamentashen)
• Music
• Entertainment
• FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

 

Friday, March 14, at 9am followed by a Scrumptious Brunch/Banquet Purim Feast

Additional Reading at 4:45pm followed by a family Friday Night Service & (Shushan Purim) “Matzah” Ball

 

Purim Observances

There are several unique observances associated with the holiday of Purim. We urge you to connect with the Almighty and each other by including these Mitzvos in your schedule.

Thursday, March 13 is the Fast of Esther, to remember the heroism and courage displayed by Queen Esther, in her role of saving the Jewish people from utter destruction. The fast commences at 5:44am and concludes at 7:21pm. Refreshments will be served at shul for those who join us for our Purim party. Fasting includes not eating or drinking.

1. Megillah Reading: The Megillah is the story of Purim. It is a Mitzvah for every Jew to listen to the Megillah reading twice on Purim; once in the evening and once the next day. (3/13 @ 7pm, 3/14 @ 9am, and 3/14 @ 4:45pm).
2. Matanos Le’evyonim (Gifts to the Poor): It is a Mitzvah to give charity to at least two poor people or worthy institutions on Purim day. We should be as generous as possible.
3. Shalach Manos (Food Gifts): It is a Mitzvah to give at least two different types of food to one friend on Purim Day.

4.    Se’udas Purim (Purim Banquet): It is a Mitzvah to partake of a festive meal on the day of Purim. (3/14 immediately following services, or at about 11am.)

This year we are also offering, at no additional cost, a Friday Night Family Shushan Purim Banquet. After the afternoon Megillah reading (4:45pm start time), we will conduct the evening prayers and then eat a delicious Friday night meal together.  

 

CHANNAH AND ARTHUR HALE JEWISH EDUCATIONAL CENTER BUILDING UPDATE

As they say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Feast your eyes on this…

 

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NEXT JLI COURSE COMING IN APRIL

REGISTER NOW www.chabadatlacosta.com/jli

THE FOUR-WEEK COURSE WILL BE OFFERED IN PERSON, ON FACEBOOK LIVE, AND ON ZOOM

Course Overview

Colorful Profiles

Short Stories of Extraordinary and Unexpected Characters from Jewish History

Join this four-week journey to encounter twelve stories of Jewish history’s most fascinating men and women. Discover the incredible Jewish lives of converts, captives, royal advisors, philosophers, philanthropists, and more. You’ll be fascinated by their sacrifices, adventures, and achievements and get a vivid look at our people’s rich heritage and history.

 

 

Weekly Torah Class with Rabbi Sholom

Join Rabbi Sholom Eilfort, virtually, as he gives a weekly class in the Torah Portion. You can view the class on Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort’s Facebook feed (must be Facebook “Friends” with Rabbi Eilfort to be able to see the class).

A number of commentaries are curated to make the class profound while also covering the basics. Everyone is invited to join. There is no cost to participate.

Thursdays at 6pm.

 

Thank you to those who have already made their Membership commitment and those who have made a monthly financial commitment to your community!

Membership information can be found here: www.ChabadatLaCosta.com/membership .

 

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Hebrew School News – HEBREW IMMERSION!

We started a curriculum where we will go through all of the Alef Bet and learn about something that we are grateful for, starting with the letter of the week. 
The first week was א אור . Alef for Ohr- light. And we made lanterns. 
The second week was ב בית. Bet for Bayit- house and we made Birchat Habayit   to hang in our homes. 
Then we learned about Geshem- rain and made rain in a bottle! 
We talked about Dibbur for daled - Language.
We are up to Hey for Horim - Parents. We made cards for out Ema and Abba.
Vav focused on infants - Valad and how we have grown.
Chanukah is here!
Zayin for Zemer - music/song. We sang Karaoke
Chet for Chaver - Friend. We skateboarded with Yaakov.
Tet for Taam - Taste and Reason. We learned the Brachot for food.
Yud for Yom Tov - Holiday and Yad - Hand
Chof for Kochavim - Stars We made stars and sand art.
Lamed for Lechem - Bread We made focaccia art!
Mem for Mayim - water, and the four Mitzvot of Purim. Megillah. Mishloach Manot. Matanot l'Evyonim. Mishteh JOIN OURS

The children have also begun alef champ which is a self paced Hebrew reading program. 

I am so proud of all of our ckids students and parents ❤

 

 

 

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Kiddush Sponsor – SPONSORS SOUGHT

This week’s Kiddush is being sponsored by Fran Gelbart, in memory of her husband Sam. Thank you, Fran, and G-d bless you for this wonderful Mitzvah! 

Everyone is invited to join us at this beautiful weekly gathering of our community.   

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS SOUGHT

THIS WEEK’S KIDDUSH MENU

Sparkling Kiddush Wine
Rebbetzin’s ‘Home-Baked’ Challah
Gefilte Fish – Like mom used to make
Tortilla Chips with Kayla’s Salsa & Guacamole – Mild & Spicy Varieties
Garden Green Salad  
Channah’s Special Egg Salad 2.0
Cobb Salad Extraordinaire 
Hot Soup – Perfect for a Cold Day
Pasta – Preferred by Children of All Ages
Fresh Fruit – Deserving of a Smack
Pineapple Upside Down Cake – One of Rabbi’s Favorites 
Halva – Steve’s Fave.

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS ARE WELCOME.

Each Shabbos after services, our beautiful community enjoys Shabbos lunch together. It is a true celebration where we bask in each other’s company while savoring delicious food.

YOU ARE INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE

We are always seeking additional sponsors, so if you can sponsor a Kiddush, please let us know.

An Important Note about Kiddushes –

The policy of the shul is to allow multiple sponsors for every Kiddush unless it is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or something similar (like a 50th wedding anniversary etc.).

There is no such thing as an exclusive Kiddush sponsor.

This is our policy for numerous reasons, not least of which is the fact that Kiddush sponsorships help generate much-needed income for our community and encourages more people to participate.

We thank you for your support and understanding!

Soup & Challah Sponsors

Soup and Challah is being sponsored by Clive Walden & the estate of Channah Hale.

NEED MORE DRIVERS, Thank you Sharna Skjei and Catherine Clancy and Leesa Glaser for volunteering.

Challah is delivered to Mental Health Residential Centers in the area, people undergoing chemotherapy, and people who really love the addition to their Shabbos experience. 

Deliver and get a bag of challah for your family as well!

 

Shabbos Parshas Ki Sisa

I Kings 18:20-39.

In this week's haftorah, Elijah the Prophet demonstrates the worthlessness of the Baal, just as Moses chastised the Israelites for serving the Golden Calf, as discussed in this week's Torah reading.

The background of this week's  haftorah: King Ahab and Queen Jezebel ruled the Northern Kingdom of Israel, and encouraged the worship of the Baal deity as well as other forms of idolatry. To prove that G‑d alone is in control and provides sustenance, Elijah decreed a drought on the kingdom—no rain fell for three years. When Ahab then accused Elijah of causing hardship for the Israelites, Elijah challenged him to a showdown. He, Elijah, would represent the cause of monotheism, and 450 idolatrous "prophets" would represent their cause. Ahab accepted.

The haftorah begins with Elijah, the Baal prophets, and many spectators gathering atop Mount Carmel. Elijah rebuked the people of Israel, uttering the famous words: "How long will you hop between two ideas? If the L-rd is  G‑d, go after Him, and if the Baal, go after him."

Elijah then stated his challenge: "Give us two bulls and let them [the Baal prophets] choose one bull for themselves and cut it up and place it on the wood, but fire they shall not put; and I will prepare one bull, and I will put it on the wood, and fire will I not place. And you will call in the name of your deity, and I will call in the name of the L-rd, and it will be the G‑d that will answer with fire, he is G‑d."

The people agreed to the challenge, and the prophets of the Baal were first. The prophets' entreaties to their god went unanswered. Elijah taunted them: "Call with a loud voice, for you presume that he is a god. [Perhaps] he is talking or he is pursuing [enemies], or maybe he is on a journey; perhaps he is sleeping and will awaken..."

As evening approached, Elijah took center-stage. He built an altar, laid his offering upon it and surrounded it with water. "Lord, the G‑d of Abraham, Isaac and Israel," he declared. "Today let it be known that You are G‑d in Israel and that I am Your servant, and at Your word have I done all these things. Answer me, O L-rd, answer me, and this people shall know that You are the L-rd G‑d..."

A fire immediately descended from heaven and consumed the offering, as well as the altar and the surrounding water. "And all the people saw and fell on their faces, and they said, "The Lord is G‑d, the L-rd is G‑d."

 

PLEASE CHECK YOUR CALENDAR FOR BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, AND YARZEITS AS WELL AS OTHER IMPORTANT DATES AND NEWS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out to Esther Odenheimer, and all those celebrating their birthdays this week!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes go out to to Rabbi Yonah and Rivka Fenton and all of those celebrating anniversaries this week!

WE REMEMBER Frances Richland, Sam Gelbart, Rabbi Judah Fish, Elsie Epstein, Henri Harrar, Avraham Markus, Howard Plant, Marja Frenkel Szwarc, and all of those whose Yarzeit is observed this week.

May Doreen Prager, Rachel Perez, Clive Walden, Sheila Lebovitz, Adam Lemberger, Sandy Radom, Rachel bas Shoshana, Roz Mintz, Sandra Sapol, Penny Chapman, Marissa Sacco, Greg Leon, Shari Ferguson, and David Chapman be blessed with a speedy and complete recovery!

Kiddush Sponsors:

We need Kiddush sponsors for the upcoming Kiddushes. Please contact the shul as soon as possible if you want to sponsor a Kiddush. 

March 15: Francheska Gelbart

March 22: Miriam Reisman in memory of Jacob Reisman obm

March 29: YOU

April 5: In honor of Dovid Rodal

KIDDUSH SPONSORS NEEDED

Sponsoring a Kiddush is a great way to feel part of the Chabad at La Costa family!
(You can co-sponsor a Kiddush)

Security Guard Sponsor Sought – Can You Help?

We have a wonderful security guard who keeps a watch over us while we are in services. The cost is $250 per week. We are looking for a sponsor this week and future weeks. If you are able to help please donate securely by following this link: www.ChabadatLaCosta.com/donate. Thank you!

 

How to Make a Donation (or Payment)

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 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

 

Volunteering

Our Soup and Challah Project has been going on its FOURTH year! It was sponsored by Channah Hale and now carried on in her memory.

We are at the point that we need NEW volunteers to drive and deliver food packages around the area.

Please consider making this a part of your Friday routine. Volunteers pick up a few containers of soup and bags of challah at 3:00pm and delivering them to the door of the recipients. Volunteers also get soup and challah!

Enhanced Security

Our number one priority is to ensure the safety and security of our shul family. We have a robust security system in place. We have gone to the added expense of hiring a uniformed, armed guard, who is with us, watching over us, in addition to our internal security team. 

The added layer of security is expensive. Please help us by donating to the security of our shul community by following this link: www.chabadatlacosta.com/donate. The cost is approximately $300 per week. All donations are tax-deductible.

 

New Mitzvah Opportunity

Bikur Cholim of SD Volunteers Needed! Message me if you would like me to share the spreadsheet for visitation hours.

There are a number of patients at UCSD La Jolla that have come from Israel to receive transplants here. They need our help!

Bikur Cholim of S Diego is a community organization helping the sick with care packages, visitation, driving spouses to and from the hospital, etc.

If you are able to give a few hours of your time, it will make another person's day that much better!

To get involved, sign up at www.BikurCholimSD.com

 

The Foundation Project  - City Approved Plan

We are raising funds that will be used towards completing our basement. This project will include a TEEN LOUNGE, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, a LIBRARY, 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.

New Dedications available www.chabadatlacosta.com/JLC

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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

Beverly Galperin

Anonymous 1

Channah Hale

Len Hyman

Devorah Katz

Sheila Lebovitz

Ilyse Loven

David Markoff

Anonymous 2

Karen Miller

Ed Richard

Steve & Linda Rivkin

Ira Schechtel

Sharon Silverstein

Steve and Cindy Marion Walker

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. ​

 

e 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.

 

JLI Course - this series of courses requires registration...
 

 

 Coastal Gan - GROWING AGAIN!

We are looking for NEW STUDENTS and NEW STAFF

We are accepting infant and preschool age children.

 

I 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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COMMUNITY NEWS

Kosher Food Options in SD:

Ralph's La Jolla - a full service Kosher market, bakery, and deli, dairy (CY) also available. Store Hours 5am to 1am. Counter hours 9-5 (Fridays 9-2)
8657 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
858-597-1550
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego and RCC  

Harissa - Mediterranean Cuisine  (used to be Botanic Burger) Sun 10:30am-5:30pm  Mon-Thurs 10:30am-8pm
4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 (in the JCC)
858-362-1353
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego   

Parisien Gourmandises - Dairy items NOT CY Pareve items are acceptable, some CY items available  M-Th 9am-5:30pm 
7643 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 (inside Floral Palette La Jolla)
858-352-6552
KSA Kosher  

Spice at the Oceanview cafeteria UCSD - Spice station is a international themed restaurant, located within the Oceanview Terrace at UCSD. Hrs?
9500 Gilman Drive 0512, Thurgood Marshall College, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 822-1677
Star-K  

Hamitbach - Israeli street food S-Th 11am-7pm F 11am-3pm
5664 Mission Center Rd #402, San Diego, CA 92108
Vaad HaRabbonim of San Diego

La Mesa Pizzaworks - Classic & Unique Pizzas. Ice cream Sun-Thurs 11am-8pm Fri 11am-2pm
Saturdays Closed (check out our social media and website for special Saturday Nights that we will be open) 
Dine in and takeout 
Lamesapizzaworks.com
7406 University ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego Pas Yisroel, Bishul Yisroel, Cholov Yisroel.  

Boker Kitchen - Coffee, Breakfast, Pasta, Pizza S-Th 9am-8pm F 9am-3pm
8935 Towne Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego Pas Yisroel, Bishul Yisroel, Cholov Yisroel.  

K-Dogs - Kosher hot dog stand

Follow on Instagram to find location
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego Pas Yisroel, Bishul Yisroel

Meats and Eats -  Shopping for kosher meat, and poultry, mostly frozen goods. Packaged groceries and baked goods. M-Th 9am -7pm
12925 El Camino Real J-0, San Diego, CA 92130
(760) 756-7437
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego Check packages for Kosher status. 

Mega Glatt Mart - Large variety of meat and groceries. Hours S-Th 9-6 Fr 9-3
6375 El Cajon Blvd suite F San Diego, CA 92115
(310) 663-6528
Prepackaged items under RCC Check packages for Kosher status. 

 

DAILY JEWISH NEWS Available in Your Inbox for Free!

Sign up, as we have, for the daily Jewish news by subscribing to the www.sdjewishworld.com. Our dear friend and noted writer, Don Harrison, curates a refreshing variety of Jewish-interest stories. The daily emails are refreshing, as they come from a Jewish perspective. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Simply logon to the website and follow the prompts to subscribe.

 

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

 

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!

 

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 *Jewish Encinitas *Chabad of Carlsbad N *Coastal Gan Preschool *Ckids Hebrew School

 

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.

 

Omni La Costa Resort Welcomes Chabad at La Costa Guests

We are pleased that our world-famous neighbor, the Omni La Costa Resort, has extended a special program offering all sorts of perks to those who book using the Chabad code when booking.

More than 600 people use the Chabad code each year ! Many people have expressed gratitude at having such world-class facilities in such close and convenient proximity to our Shul, and the joy at being to stay at the Omni and walk to Chabad for Shabbat services.

For discount details, to make your reservation, or to share the information with a friend, visit www.chabadatlacosta.com/omni and click through. And remember to leave a positive review.

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I am a small Jewish farmer running my business in La Costa  called Pammy's Pony Parties and Petting Zoo. I arrive with my animals at little children's birthday parties, senior homes,  graduation parties, and resorts in the area, to share my love of animals. I also do animal therapy with children and adults. Fantastic!! Call me to make an appointment or set up a birthday party.

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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.

Message from the Rabbi

This week’s Torah portion contains the verse: “They shall make Me a sanctuary, so that I may dwell in their midst.” Notice, it doesn’t say, “in its midst,” but rather, “in their midst.” G‑d’s command to build a sanctuary wasn’t just about a physical structure in the desert. It was, and remains, a directive for each of us to create spaces where G‑d’s presence can dwell—both within ourselves and throughout the world. This commandment has three dimensions. First, the physical Tabernacle that our ancestors constructed, which served as a dwelling for G‑d’s revealed presence. Second, the personal sanctuary each of us is called to build—transforming our lives into vessels for holiness by letting our Divine soul shine through. And third, the ultimate mission of transforming the entire world into G‑d’s home, a place where His presence is fully revealed. Remarkably, this task is not about creating something new, but revealing what already exists. Every person, every object, and every moment is infused with Divine energy. Our job is to strip away the distractions and obstructions, allowing the true essence to emerge. May we each take steps this week to reveal the sanctuary within ourselves and to illuminate the world around us. And may our collective efforts bring about the ultimate sanctuary—the coming of Moshiach, when G‑d’s presence will fill the entire world. Shabbat shalom,

Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort

LIGHT CANDLES FOR PEACE:

Friday, February 28 @ 5:28pm
Shabbat Ends: Saturday, March 1 @ 6:23pm

Need Shabbat candles? Come pick up a Shabbat Candle lighting kit with the prayers and instructions.

PERSONAL REQUEST FROM THE RABBI

Dear Friends (Shul family),

We are in historic times. American and Israeli politics are very much a ‘rough and tumble’ proposition these days. I am asking, from the bottom of my heart, to PLEASE KEEP POLITICS out of our beautiful shul, especially on Shabbos.

Please – no provocative statements or garments.

Our shul is a sanctuary that embraces and seeks to unite all Jews.

Everyone is welcome here.

While we don't agree on all issues, we seek to create an open environment of Torah study, prayer and worship.  We seek to spread light in an era of darkness.

Anything that disrupts our environment or causes discomfort to our members is discouraged.  We are a small group and need to stay united.

We are a community with wide-ranging political views.

Therefore, we kindly ask you to REFRAIN FROM WEARING ANY POLITICAL REGALIA (from any viewpoint) as we have heard concerns from some of our members.

The unity of our community is paramount.  Providing a sanctuary for our members to pray with feeling and dedication and without distraction outweighs every other consideration.

Please support us in this effort.

Following please find my article that appeared in the Jewish Journal and speaks for itself. 

Welcome to our SANCTUARY!

(Please check the politics at the door.)

AKA: Is G-d a Democrat or Republican?

By: Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort

The epicenter of any synagogue is obviously the sanctuary. It is the focal point. It is the reason the building exists. It may not be the only thing that attracts and serves the congregation, but it is the genesis of everything that occurs on campus. This is true regardless of the philosophy of the given synagogue.

The synagogue is primarily meant to be a place where the community congregates to jointly communicate with the Almighty. We ask our G-d for our personal and communal needs, spiritual and physical.

There are wonderful ‘fringe benefits’ of coming to the synagogue; most profoundly, the coalescing of a community with shared beliefs, moral and ethical codes, and cultural influences. Indeed, the synagogue serves as the primary location of Jewish community building.

The United States, called by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of blessed memory, the nation of kindness, recognizes the critical role played by the synagogue and therefore designated it as a non-profit organization, which means that donations made to support the synagogue are tax-deductible. This is very different from the designation of political organizations, where the money donated is not tax-deductible.

This distinction is both telling and critically important.

If Judaism brings us together, politics, by its very nature, is extremely divisive. Allow me to illustrate my point.

Presumably everybody wants to decrease poverty. However, there are sharp disagreements on how best to eradicate it. Some will say if someone is hungry, “give him a fish,” while others will say, “teach him how to fish.” In both cases the donor wants to alleviate the hunger of the recipient, they just have different philosophies of how to achieve their laudable goal.

These sharp differences of opinions can bring out less-than-praiseworthy behaviors, as these debates sometimes devolve into name-calling and vilifying one’s antagonist. That is not to say that political discussions and debates are not worthwhile, in fact they are critical to a healthy democracy. But, like everything else, there is a time and place for them.

The appropriate time for political debate or even political discourse is NOT in the sanctuary of one’s local synagogue, and certainly not during services. Too many people have equated their personal political outlook as being synonymous with morality. Because someone may disagree with their analysis or ideas, they call the person all sorts of horrid names and accuse the person of all sorts of terrible motives, like racism, homophobia, lack of patriotism etc. They have made their politics into their religion, and this is harmful.

Is G-d a Democrat or a Republican? Yes. There are philosophical elements that are foundational to both the Democratic and Republican Parties, which come directly from the Torah. This country is about evenly split between the ‘liberal’ and the ‘conservative’ outlook. What this means is that when politics are discussed, from the Bima for example, about half of those in attendance feel alienated.

Does anyone come to the synagogue to learn what his/her political philosophy should be? I would bet that not a single person comes to shul to be taught about politics. As an aside, I find it ironic that those who profess to be the most tolerant are often times the most judgmental and intolerant of dissenting opinions. 

That is why you will not experience a political sermon in a Chabad synagogue. The Rebbe emphasized time and again what our job is (and what it isn’t). Our job is not to teach politics, even if we mean well. Our job is to build bridges with our fellow Jews, to help nurture the latent holiness in every member of our people. We don’t guilt trip. Ever. Positive reinforcement is the order of the day.

In the sanctuary, when engaging in conversation with others, we should be emphasizing our commonalities and encouraging devotion to G-d, to the Jewish people, to the Land of Israel, and to the Torah of Israel. How many of our people need to be turned off to Judaism before we learn this lesson?! In this case intent does not matter, only the outcome. Did the conversation bring the other person closer to Judaism? If yes, it was worthwhile. If not...

It is time we take back our sanctuaries making them into actual sanctuaries! A place of community-building, a place where our beautiful Jewish family can come together in fellowship and love.   

 

SHABBOS THIS WEEK

This Shabbos we will be welcoming an extraordinary group of students from the Chabad Hebrew Academy! These young scholars are some of the children of the Shluchim / Shluchos (the Chabad Rabbis and Rebbetzins) of S. Diego County. And what a special group they are! Please give the kids, and their devoted counselors, a warm, Chabad at La Costa welcome! 

 

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THIS SUNDAY!

This Sunday beginning at 10am we will have our annual Purim Packing Party! Our community sends out a beautiful Shalach Manos, gift basket and we need help putting them together.

Are YOU available?

In appreciation of your help we will have some delicious Pizza to enjoy. Please get in touch asap if you can help.

We still need a couple of volunteers who are available on Friday afternoon (after 2pm or so) to help deliver soup and Challah. If you can help, please respond. Thank you in advance!

 

Men’s Club THIS Sunday @ 2pm

All the men out there are invited to join us for a spirited discussion about Torah topics and other subjects as they come up. Refreshments will be served. Please let us know if you are coming.

 

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JLI COURSE -  ‘DECODING THE TALMUD’ Continues...

REGISTER NOW www.chabadatlacosta.com/jli

This course is being offered in-person, on Facebook LIVE, and on Zoom.

‘DECODING THE TALMUD’ LESSON FIVE

How the sages shaped its structure and substance.
Meet the pivotal sages in the Talmud’s story—from Rav and Shmuel’s first academies to Rav Ashi and Ravina’s final text—and see how they wove in stories as well as ethical and philosophical teachings.

Lesson One covered an overview of the various component parts of the Talmud, an explanation of the Jewish fixation on studying law, the differences between secular law and Jewish law (known as Halachah), and an analysis of how the act of studying Torah, and particularly Talmud, binds created beings with their Creator in the most profound way possible.

Lesson Two covered the Mishnah, the earliest part of the Talmud, which is comprised of six ‘orders’, and was compiled by the great Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi. We learned why he committed the teachings of the ‘Oral Torah’ to writing, what his gargantuan task accomplished, and why we are taught that the power of Mishnah study uplifts our souls and our surroundings. All of this and more will be covered.

Lesson Three, will commence on Tuesday from 7pm – 8:30pm, and cover the Gemarah. The Gemarah is the second part of the Talmud (the first/earliest part is the Mishnah), and is an in-depth analysis of the Mishnah. It represents how the Sages studied, debated, and ultimately understood the concise laws found in the Mishnah. In other words, it is a record of the discussions undertaken by the Sages. It is a unique work in history where the student is given insight into the thinking of the Sages. In this case, we learn the minds of our Sages from fifteen to twenty CENTURIES ago!

Lesson Four, will commence on Tuesday from 7pm – 8:30pm, and cover the Rabbis who put together the Gemarah, and delve into how they actually went about achieving their monumental task. Historical context will also be explained.

Lesson Five, titled, “How the Talmud Thinks,” will commence on Tuesday from 7pm – 8:30pm, and cover the novel mental approach and skill sets necessary for Talmudic study. For instance, one must learn to ‘halt kup’ (Yiddish for being able to remember the premises of a debate even while the Gemarah meanders among and through different subjects). We will further examine the different approaches of the Jerusalem and Babylonian Talmud and come to understand that progressing through the process of learning a Sugya (section of the Talmud) is likened to making one’s way through a dark tunnel until he/she comes to the light at the end. The process of learning the various opinions sharpens one’s understanding of the subject matter. This is going to be very powerful stuff!

To get a better idea of what’s coming check out this link: www.MyJLI.com/Talmud.

The class will be offered in person at the shul, on Facebook Live (must be ‘friends’ with Yeruchem Eilfort), and on Zoom (Zoom link follows).

Topic: Coastal Chabads' Zoom Meeting

Time: Feb 11, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)      

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83543794736?pwd=dqNaxegMisv9nzaGbqpBAPVdiaKX0H.1

Meeting ID: 835 4379 4736

Passcode: Chabad

Call for discount codes & scholarship information.         

Register at Chabadatlacosta.com/JLI or     w ww .myJLI.com/learn/Carlsbad

 

Weekly Torah Class with Rabbi Sholom

Join Rabbi Sholom Eilfort, virtually, as he gives a weekly class in the Torah Portion. You can view the class on Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort’s Facebook feed (must be Facebook “Friends” with Rabbi Eilfort to be able to see the class).

A number of commentaries are curated to make the class profound while also covering the basics. Everyone is invited to join. There is no cost to participate.

Thursdays at 6pm.

 

Thank you to those who have already made their Membership commitment and those who have made a monthly financial commitment to your community!

Membership information can be found here: www.ChabadatLaCosta.com/membership .

 

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NO SCHOOL THIS PAST WEEK
Hebrew School News – HEBREW IMMERSION!

We started a curriculum where we will go through all of the Alef Bet and learn about something that we are grateful for, starting with the letter of the week. 
The first week was א אור . Alef for Ohr- light. And we made lanterns. 
The second week was ב בית. Bet for Bayit- house and we made Birchat Habayit   to hang in our homes. 
Then we learned about Geshem- rain and made rain in a bottle! 
We talked about Dibbur for daled - Language.
We are up to Hey for Horim - Parents. We made cards for out Ema and Abba.
Vav focused on infants - Valad and how we have grown.
Chanukah is here!
Zayin for Zemer - music/song. We sang Karaoke
Chet for Chaver - Friend. We skateboarded with Yaakov.
Tet for Taam - Taste and Reason. We learned the Brachot for food.
Yud for Yom Tov - Holiday and Yad - Hand
Chof for Kochavim - Stars We made stars and sand art.
Lamed for Lechem - Bread We made focaccia art!

Tu BeShvat!

The children have also begun alef champ which is a self paced Hebrew reading program. 

I am so proud of all of our ckids students and parents ❤

 

 

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Kiddush Sponsor – SPONSORS SOUGHT

This week’s Kiddush is being sponsored by Jon and Julie Rozansky in memory of Sidney Rozansky.

It is also being sponsored by Bernardo and Rosalba Buenaventura in honor of Emily who is being deployed to Germany in the service of our country. May the Almighty watch over her!

It is also being sponsored by Arnold Tubis in memory of his late wife Charlotte.

It is also being sponsored by Sheila Lebovitz in memory of Sylvia and William Lebovitz, and David Steelman.    

Sparkling Kiddush Wine
Rebbetzin’s ‘Home-Baked’ Challah
Gefilte Fish – Just like mom used to make
Garden Green Salad  
Spinach Strawberry Salad – Tasty and Refreshing
Channah’s Special Egg Salad
Roasted Veggies - Bursting with Flavor 
Pasta – Preferred by Children of All Ages.
Guacamole & Chips ala Kayla
Salsa – Muy Caliente
Chicken Fingers – Secret Special Recipe
Cholent – Thick and Hearty
Fresh Fruit – Deserving of a smack
Chocolate Chip Cookies – Fresh baked and oozing with goodness
Grammy’s Beautiful Brownies
Halva – Steve’s fave.

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS ARE WELCOME.

Each Shabbos after services, our beautiful community enjoys Shabbos lunch together. It is a true celebration where we bask in each other’s company while savoring delicious food.

YOU ARE INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE

We are always seeking additional sponsors, so if you can sponsor a Kiddush, please let us know.

An Important Note about Kiddushes –

The policy of the shul is to allow multiple sponsors for every Kiddush unless it is a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or something similar (like a 50th wedding anniversary etc.).

There is no such thing as an exclusive Kiddush sponsor.

This is our policy for numerous reasons, not least of which is the fact that Kiddush sponsorships help generate much-needed income for our community and encourages more people to participate.

We thank you for your support and understanding!

Soup & Challah Sponsors

Soup and Challah is being sponsored by Clive Walden & the estate of Channah Hale.

NEED MORE DRIVERS, Thank you Sharna Skjei and Christine Clancy and Leesa Glaser for volunteering.

Challah is delivered to Mental Health Residential Centers in the area, people undergoing chemotherapy, and people who really love the addition to their Shabbos experience. 

Deliver and get a bag of challah for your family as well!