Volume 25 Number 7 | 19 Cheshvan, 5784 | November 3, ‘23

MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI

The brutality we witnessed by Hamas has deeply affected all of us. It’s normal to feel a range of emotions right now. The pain is still deep. As of this writing, the hostages have not returned, five hundred thousand from Israel’s north and south have been displaced and are now refugees, and our brave soldiers are preparing for the next stage of the war. So much is going on and it feels too deep and painful to process. At the same time, a strong feeling of unity and pride in being part of the Jewish people has emerged. Jews all around the world are taking on extra mitzvot, gathering for prayers, psalms and Torah learning, and engaging more in spirituality. The incomprehensible ruthlessness has brought into sharp focus what is truly important in life, and the trivialities have become just that. Many of us are still trying to make sense of why we are here and what we can do to help our brethren. Our only choice now is: What is my personal contribution to help fix this broken world? With heartfelt prayers for the safety of the Jewish People and the immediate return of all the hostages,

Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort

LIGHT CANDLES FOR PEACE:

Friday, November 3, 2023 / 19th of Cheshvan 5784 @ 5:38pm
Shabbat Ends: Saturday, November 4, 2023 / 20th of Cheshvan 5784 @ 6:33pm

Come pick up a Shabbat Candle lighting kit with the prayers and instructions. Stop by any Friday from 11:00am until Candle lighting time. Take an extra one to give to a friend.

 

MINYAN SCHEDULE

SERVICES THIS WEEK: 

Saturday @ 10:am

Sunday @ 8:30am

 

PLEASE LET US KNOW WHICH DAY/S YOU CAN COME.

Thank you in advance and G-d bless!

 

UNITY SHABBOS THIS WEEK

This week is a county-wide unity Shabbos, as we express our utter solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land. Join us as we daven and learn in honor of Israel!

 

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.

 

Supporting Our Community

Volunteers Needed

We have received some requests for help from our community and the Rabbis and Rebbetzins are maxed out in their commitments. If you would be able to visit with some people who are not well and/or lonely, or to help with our weekly Challah/Soup deliveries, it would be greatly appreciated and a HUGE Mitzvah! Please respond to this message if you can help.

G-d bless and THANK YOU in advance!

 

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 for checks and cash. Following please find a list of the various other ‘platforms’ that are available for secure donations that go directly and entirely into the synagogue account (even though they say Nechama's name).

1. PayPal  [email protected]  or PayPal.me/Neilfort

2. Venmo @Nechama-Eilfort

3. Cashapp $nechamae

4. Zelle (Bank of America)   [email protected]

5. Personal credit card     chabadatlacosta.com/donate

6. Join our Legacy Circle - see below

 

New Course of Study for Weekly Parsha Class:

Rabbi Sholom taught the Rohr JLI's Torah Studies lesson this week. We have 3 Student Books left. This is a weekly class you will not want to miss. Availabe in person, on Zoom, and on Facebook Live.

 

The WORLD OF KABBALAH is coming to YOU BEGINS NEXT week

What do the Kabbalistic terms mean? How do they apply to you? Six lessons with Nechama.

If you would be interested in a WOMEN's CLASS please let Nechama know. 

Register at myjli.com/learn/carlsbad 

 

Kiddush Sponsor

This week’s Kiddush is being sponsored by Miriam Reisman in loving memory of her granddaughter Jeri. 

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

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. A big Yasher Koach to our volunteer deliverers - Carrie Rossenfeld.

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!

WHAT CAN WE DO FOR ISRAEL?

As the war in Israel and Gaza continues, we, every one of us, is needed. Israel, and the millions of Jews living there, are under constant threat. We have seen the obscenity of millions around the world cheering on the terrorists and blaming the victim, Israel, for the bestial behavior of those who fight for evil.

Many will use this abhorrent attack as an excuse to call for Israel making even more compromises as they chase a false narrative of how to achieve peace.

DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE RHETORIC!

The reason there is no peace is because the other side rejects Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state. There is no way to negotiate with that attitude. The Palestinians have rejected their own state numerous times. Why? Because it is not really a state that they are after. They do not want Israel to exist under ANY circumstances.

Even before the murders ended in Israel the demonstrations against Israel began. The demonstrations had/have nothing to do with civilians dying due to Hamas using them as human shields as Israel reaches into Gaza to destroy Hamas’ ability to further murder innocents in Israel. How many Arab civilians in Gaza would be dead if Hamas had not gone on their barbarous and murderous rampage on Simchas Torah? The answer is zero. Hamas, AND ONLY Hamas, is responsible for the death of every single civilian in this conflict, and that is EXACTLY how Hamas wants it! They TARGET civilians! They hide behind civilians as they attempt to murder Israelis.

Israel needs political cover to accomplish what needs to be done; the utter destruction of the Hamas terror organization and its ability to bring death and destruction to others. We have an obligation to speak loudly and clearly to our elected officials and local media, and not allow the side of evil to shout us down.

The safety and security of our brothers and sisters in Israel informs the safety and security of us here. This is our battle.

The Almighty, in His benevolence, has given us (the side of good) everything we need to be victorious. We must find the courage within ourselves to win this war and end this form of evil!

Haftarah for Parshas Vayeira from Chabad.org

Kings II 4:1-37.

In this week's Torah reading, G‑d promises a child to Abraham and Sarah, despite childless Sarah's advanced age. This week's haftorah describes a similar incident that occurred many years later — the prophet Elisha assuring an elderly childless woman that she will bear a child.

The  haftorah discusses two miracles performed by the prophet Elisha. The first miracle involved a widow who was heavily in debt, and her creditors were threatening to take her two sons as slaves to satisfy the debt. When the prophet asked her what she had in her home, the widow responded that she had nothing but a vial of oil. Elisha told her to gather as many empty containers as possible — borrowing from neighbors and friends as well. She should then pour oil from her vial into the empty containers. She did as commanded, and miraculously the oil continued to flow until the last empty jug was filled. The woman sold the oil for a handsome profit, and had enough money to repay her debts and live comfortably.

The second miracle: Elisha would often pass by the city of Shunam, where he would dine and rest at the home of a certain hospitable couple. This couple even made a special addition to their home, a guest room designated for Elisha's use. When the prophet learned that the couple was childless, he blessed the woman that she should give birth to a child in exactly one year's time. And indeed, one year later a son was born to the aged couple.

A few years later the son complained of a headache and died shortly thereafter. The Shunamit woman laid the lifeless body on the bed in Elisha's designated room, and quickly summoned the prophet. Elisha hurried to the woman's home and miraculously brought the boy back to life.

 

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out to Mike Schwartz, Jared Sapol, Aaron Loven, Keshet Loven, Avi Odenheimer, Mendel Eilfort, and all of those celebrating their birthdays this week!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes go out to Brian and Dianne Crimmins, and all of those celebrating anniversaries this week!

WE REMEMBER Sovely Driker, Roberta Renner, Doris Markus, Fox Frolich, Max Schulman, 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, and Roz Mintz, be blessed with a speedy and complete recovery!

Upcoming Kiddush Sponsors: Sponsors Needed ...

November 11: Aaron & Naomi Alter in honor of Doris Markus obm
                      The Perez family in honor of Elias Perez obm

November 18:

November 25: Miriam Reisman

FUTURE KIDDUSH SPONSORS NEEDED

Sponsoring a Kiddush is a great way to feel part of the Chabad at La Costa family!