Volume 28 Number 5 | 27 Tishrei, 5787 | October 8, '26

Candle Lighting Times

Carlsbad and Encinitas

LIGHT CANDLES FOR PEACE:

Friday, October 9th at 6:05pm
Shabbat ends at 6:58pm

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

SHABBOS NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

YES Soup & Challah. YES Shabbos Morning Service. YES Sunday Morning Services

Fumigation This Week

Please note that the shul will be fumigated and entirely tented from Tuesday, October 13 – Thursday the 15^th. PLEASE DO NOT COME BY!

MEN’S CLUB THIS SUNDAY

All men are invited to join us this Sunday at 2pm for a word of Torah and some spirited conversation. Refreshments will be served. There is no cost to attend, please let us know you are coming.

Coastal Women Sisterhood New Moon Rosh Chodesh Circle

Sunday, October 11, Chabad at La Costa at 7 PM Please RSVP at jewishencinitas.com/rsvp

Send Your Prayer-Note to the Western Wall

Rabbi and Rebbetzin Eilfort are heading to Israel to see Dovid and to be present at his swearing in ceremony (where he has been asked to speak). As part of the trip, they will be paying a visit to the Western Wall, where they will be praying for the welfare of our community.

If you would like them to say a special prayer for you and your family, please send your prayer to [email protected]. If you don’t want it to be read, but simply folded up and placed in the Wall, put in the subject line PRIVATE Prayer for the Western Wall. Alternatively, you can write it out, place it in an envelope, and bring it to shul.

Chabad Hebrew School for Brilliant/Beautiful Jewish Children

Do you have a brilliant/beautiful Jewish child that needs an amazing Jewish education? Have we got a Hebrew School for you! Please reach out for information and our grand tour. This year we will be meeting on Tuesdays afternoons.

We had a GREAT first week. I forgot to take pictures because we were having so much FUN! Ask your kids what we did... and why...?

Sunday Minyan (8:30am) is Followed by a Bagels & Lox Breakfast & Learning with the Rabbi

We offer Yarzeit Minyanim when requested (at least one week in advance). 

You too can join our ‘Minyanaires’ Club!

If you can add your name to the roster once or twice a week, that would be most helpful.

ADD YOUR NAME TO OUR DEDICATION WALL

We have received great feedback from the community concerning our new art installation that honors those who have given so much of themselves to make our new Addy and Arthur Hale Learning Level a reality. There is room for YOUR name too!

Contact the Rabbi at [email protected] to discuss the possibilities.

Adult Education/Programming

WEEKLY TORAH CLASS SCHEDULE

The Torah is the nourishment of the soul, which means, we feed our souls by studying the Torah.

Join us at any or all our Torah classes, or if you want to study with a Rabbi one-on-one, please send a private message.

Sundays: After Davening during the bagels and lox breakfast, Rabbi Eilfort discusses relevant Torah concepts.

Monday evenings @ 6:30pm: Rabbi Sholom teaches Hebrew Reading & Basic Prayer.

Tuesday evenings from 7 – 9pm: Rebbetzin Nechama teaches JLI (according to JLI Calendar).

Thursday Afternoon @ 1:00pm Caffeine for the Soul and Torah with Nechama & Chaya. Downstairs in the MultiPurposeRoom MPR

Thursday evenings @ 6:30pm: Rabbi Sholom teaches Weekly Torah Portion & Thoughts of the Rebbe.

JLI Course Offerings in Oct. Jan. and May

Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You - Click above for more information.

WEEKLY TORAH PORTION OF THE WEEK WITH RABBI SHOLOM 

Join Rabbi Sholom Eilfort, virtually OR IN PERSON, 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 6:30pm.

Caffeine for the Soul with Nechama

We will meet in the Lounge at Chabad, on Thursdays at 1:00pm. Discussing how to live a life guided by Kabbalah. This week we discussed Youth - The Fire of Life (Gevurah)

Next week we will be speaking about Marriage - When Two Lives Unite As One 

Men's Club Dates for this Year 

RC Sisterhood & More Save the Dates

Youth Education/Programming

TEEN LEADERSHIP MEETING CALLED

Be on the lookout for a call from our newest team members Mushka and Rabbi Sholom. They will be presenting Volunteering AND Teen Club opportunities. 

Preschool Enrollment

We have ONE FULL time spot left for next year. If you know someone who is interested in joining message Chaya at 7865438772

AfterSchool Program

Kiddush Information

This week’s Kiddush is being sponsored by Miriam Reisman in memory of Esther Krystal Reisman.

The Kiddush is being cosponsored by Sidney Schulman in memory of Schulman & Benbassat yarzeits.

The Kiddush is being cosponsored by the shul in memory of Misha Galperin.  
 

Please join us in celebrating together. 

G-d bless you for this wonderful Mitzvah! 

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS REQUESTED. Please respond to this message if you want to participate. 

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

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.

KIDDUSH MENU

Chilled Sparkling Wine
Fresh-baked Challah
Garden Green Salad
Gefilte Fish
Israeli Salad 
Pasta Salad
Hummus and Veggies 
Jerusalem Kugel 
Channah’s Egg Salad 2.0 
Shnitzel 
Kayla’s Guacamole and Chips 
Fresh Fruit Platter
Grammy’s Babka
Halva
 

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.

Upcoming Kiddush Sponsors:       

Please visit chabadatlacostacom/kiddush to see the upcoming kiddushes for 5786. The list is FAR from complete, help me fill it in! Sponsor for a yarzeit or birthday, or just because.

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

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

We thank you for your support and understanding!

Whatsapp Community Groups

We’re excited to announce our Community WhatsApp Group! 🎉

This space brings together branch-off groups like Coastal Chabad Announcements, Coastal Gan Families, Mens Club, Coastal Women, and more. Click the logo below to join the Community.

For security and to ensure everyone stays informed, all members must be approved by an admin. Simply click the link, add yourself, and an admin will approve you. Some groups are admin-only posting, so your phone won’t be overwhelmed with messages.

Join today and stay connected with all the latest happenings!

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GX4CnjuCSUaFTPPD8Ob9iJ

RABBI'S WEEKLY ARTICLE

Rabbi's Thoughts and Haftarah Overview

A Great Miracle Happened There

By: Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort

I woke up very early on September 30, 2026, and checked my phone for news, particularly news from the Middle East. This has become my routine since October 7, 2023. Except for Shabbos and Yom Tov, I rarely sleep through the night without checking the news.

To my horror, but unfortunately not surprise, a flight to Israel was in the midst of a suspected hijacking. I decided not to wake my wife, after all, why should both of us lose a night of sleep worrying?

The news trickled in and became stranger as more information became available. I consulted sources of Israeli news, where I find the information much more accurate than the mainstream US media (and certainly European sources). After the details became clear, I was awestruck by the incredibly good fortune of our brethren on the plane. 

The fact that exceedingly brave, strong, and capable people sat in seats where they were able to access the door to the cockpit was a miracle. The fact that they were able to penetrate the cockpit was a miracle. The fact that they were able to neutralize the terrorist was a miracle. The fact that they were able stop the out-of-control nosedive and save the plane and all its passengers was a miracle. The fact that there was an additional flight crew that was able to safely land the damaged plane was a miracle. The fact that everyone aboard survived the attempted terrorist attack was a miracle.

The fact that a terrorist would attempt to murder almost 200 innocent people, whose only sin was being in the wrong place at the wrong time was not a miracle. In fact, it was to be expected, what with all of those around the world (including the leader of the most Jewish city outside of Israel) falsely accusing Israel of genocide. It was to be expected as those who should know better increasingly amplify the danger to the Jewish community. They add fuel to the fire by peddling a blood libel, which is more grotesque than any blood libel in history. It is demonstrably false, yet the haters and useful idiots don’t allow facts to stand in the way of their false narratives.

Why promulgate such horrific lies? Maybe they are on the take, or maybe they are useful idiots, either way, their libelous ways have added significant risks to our community. The fact that many of the false narrative coconspirators are Jewish doesn’t make the situation better. On the contrary, it is worse because of this ultimate betrayal of our people.

Many people, when under this kind of pressure, lower their heads and try to fly under the radar, or worse, try to join in the chorus of lies as they attempt to camouflage themselves within the rabble. They are cowards. On the other hand, the number of useful idiots who have a breathtaking lack of ability to think critically is quite alarming. The willingness to echo or even amplify a lie, whatever the motive, is beyond reprehensible. It is criminal. It is astonishing how so many people have embraced the Hamas/Hizbolla/Iranian narrative at the expense of the one and only Jewish state. Maybe some of the Jews who find themselves immersed in this crowd are self-hating Jews, or even self-hating Americans for that matter.

Whatever the case, it is our job to continue to be voices of reason and truth. We do not have the luxury of allowing ourselves to be intimidated. The chips are down at this point. The Iranians are on the verge of being completed defeated. We must all do our part to defeat the enemies, whether they be the IRGC or soccer fans who are hooligans or rock stars who know nothing of the history of this existential war.

We must all stand proud. Stand Jewish. And stand together. We must have the intestinal fortitude and moral clarity to be able to identify antisemitism and be willing to stand up for what is right.

Let us resolve to do all in our power to embrace true Jewish morals and tune out the noise generated by those who betray the true goodness we find in the Torah!

Haftorah for Erev Rosh Chodesh (Cheshvan)

Machar Chodesh

Since this Shabbat is the day before Rosh Chodesh, we read a special haftorah that begins with the words "machar chodesh" — "[And Jonathan told David,] 'Tomorrow is the new moon…’”

I Samuel 20:18-42.

David, King Saul's son-in-law, fears that his father-in-law views him as competition for his throne, and wishes to have him killed. David enlists his dear friend Jonathan, Saul's son, to ascertain whether indeed Saul has such evil designs. Together they devise a plan, according to which David will be absent from the monthly new moon feast hosted by Saul. At this feast, Jonathan will discover Saul's true intentions with regards to David. Jonathan and David will then rendezvous at a predetermined meeting point where Jonathan will convey to David whether he should return to the royal household or flee.

When everyone is seated at the royal feast, the king notices David's absence and asks Jonathan for his whereabouts. When told that he has gone to Bethlehem to be with his family, the king becomes furious, telling Jonathan to fetch David as he is condemned to death. "And Jonathan knew that it had been decided upon by his father to put David to death."

Jonathan leaves the royal table in anger. The next morning he travels to David's hiding place and the two separate amidst an emotional farewell, promising each other eternal devotion and friendship.

SPECIAL WISHES

Mazal Tovs | Condolences | Birthdays | Anniversaries | Yarzeits

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out to John Amrein, Emily Buenaventura, and all of those celebrating their birthdays this week!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes go out to all those celebrating anniversaries this week!

WE REMEMBER R’ Isaac Weksler, Anna Kupchin, Maureen Leslie Mills, Sophie Schulman, Yitzchak Nejathaim, Misha Galperin, Bernard Polansky, Rose Lewis, Seymour Schwartz, and all those whose Yarzeit is observed this week. 

May Yehoshua ben Hinda Vishna, Muka Rodal, Ed Richard, Osnat Leah bas Binah, Linda Rivkin, Ilyse Loven, Chava bas Raquel, Cindy Walker, Doreen Prager, Rachel Perez, Clive Walden, Sheila Lebovitz, Adam Lemberger, Sandy Radom, Rachel bas Shoshana, Roz Mintz, Sandra Sapol, Marissa Sacco, Greg Leon, Shari Ferguson, and David Chapman be blessed with a speedy and complete recovery!

FUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEERING

Giving & Helping Opportunities

Friendship Circle

Friendship Circle matches Volunteers with Friends in the special needs community to spend time together and to celebrate Jewish events together. This presents a perfect opportunity for volunteerism as well as providing services in the community. Reach out for more info!

Please check out Friendship Circle's website. https://www.friendshipsd.org/

Enhanced Security

We have a wonderful security guard who keeps a watch over us while we are in services.  

Our number one priority is to ensure the safety and security of our shul family. While 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. This added layer of security is expensive at a cost of $300 per week.

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.

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 FIFTH year! It was sponsored by Channah Hale and now carried on in her memory. Thank you Lance Carnow & Sharna Skjei for delivering. Thank you Moira Markowitz for preparing the challah with me.

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!

Volunteer to visit the Sick

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

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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

Jeremy & Veronique Gottlieb

Channah Hale

Len Hyman

Naomi Judith

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. ​

A COMMUNITY FOR YOU AND ME

Coastal Chabads are here for YOU

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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   

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.  

Mission Bagel - Coffee, Breakfast, Bagels, Shmear M 8am-2pm T-F 6am-2pm
1344 Garnet Ave San Diego, CA 92109 *NEW* 9/1/25
Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego Pas Yisroel, Bishul Yisroel, Cholov Yisroel.  

Parisienne Gourmandises - Delicious classic Parisian pastries and desserts with a West-Coast modern twist,  also serving coffee, sandwiches and salads. M-Th 9am-5:30pm S 9am-2pm

7643 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 inside Floral Palette

KSA Pas Yisroel, Bishul Yisroel, Pareve.  Dairy non CY, unless clearly marked.

Bourekas Box - Experience the magic of Burekas, freshly crafted buttery, flaky pastries blending delectable flavors with Middle Eastern tradition. From Classic Cheese to Bureka Pizza served with all of your favorite sides! Open daily, except Saturdays. 8am-2pm

8585 Commerce Ave, San Diego CA 92121 PLUS, OUR FOOD TRUCK IS ON THE MOVE! Follow @ burekasbox  for updates and announcements!

Vaad HaRabanim of San Diego Pas Yisroel, Bishul Yisroel, Cholov Yisroel.

Brigitte's Bakery - Baked from the heart, with love. Kosher, Pareve baked goods made by adults with special needs. Gluten-Free available. Order online and pick up.
https://brigittesbakery.com/ 
8585 Commerce Ave, San Diego, CA 92121 

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!

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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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www.rozanskyteam.com
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