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Chabad Weekly Update Time to Help Israel As we know Israel is engaged in a fight for her very life. The ever-changing political landscape has undergone a radical transformation over the past several years and past stalwart friends of the Jewish state are now the very powers that push Israel to ‘show restraint’ and make deadly concessions to a murderous regime. In fact, there is no difference between Israel’s current enemies and the Nazis (may their name be erased), except for two critical details: 1. Today’s enemies now also have a religious conviction that all Jews must be exterminated wherever they may be, G-d forbid! And 2. Today’s Jews are better able to defend themselves due to our beloved Israel. When people, particularly in the mainstream media and the UN, complain about a disproportionate response by Israel, or keep a running total of the enemy’s casualties without giving the context for their suffering (ie they elected and support a homicidal death-cult form of government), rest assured that these are the words of the enemies of the Jewish people, and indeed, the enemies of free people everywhere. If you see a double standard, where only the enemy’s suffering is reported on or where equal weight is given to the propaganda emanating from the murderous enemy (a people who use their own children as human shields and who were planning a massive massacre of the Jewish people to take place on Rosh Hashanah of this year) and the Israeli Government, which has placed its own soldiers in harm’s way to protect the enemy’s civilian population, you must know that those issuing these reports have an anti Israel / anti Jewish agenda. There is no middle ground. Thank G-d, in the Congress of this country there has been great moral clarity in decisively laying blame for all of the death, destruction, and suffering squarely where it belongs; on the enemy. But we cannot take this support for granted, as the winds may be shifting in this country (like it has already shifted in much of Europe). Loud and sometimes violent anti Israel / Jewish demonstrations have already taken place in Los Angeles, Seattle, Florida, New York, and other places as well. The enemy has infiltrated even here. And so we, who are Israel’s friends, must show support like never before! It is time for everyone to call their Federal and State politicians and call for unequivocal support for Israel. That means picking up the phone and calling the White House, your Senators, and your Representative. That means responding to skewed news reports in newspapers and magazines and contacting television and radio stations when they vilify Israel. That means using social media, like Facebook, in continually posting pro Israel articles. And that means speaking to friends and neighbors who may not understand the facts. Of course all of these things must be done in a very polite and respectful manner. Finally, and most importantly, we must all turn to our Father in Heaven and ask for His continual blessings to safeguard our beloved Israel and our brothers and sisters living in harm’s way. We must add in the Mitzvot we do, the Torah we learn, and the Charity we give for Israel’s sake. We are here to help you in this regard. If you would like to put a Mezuzah on your door, which is a sign of divine protection, we can get you one. If you would like to put on Tefilin, which are said to strike fear in the heart of Israel’s enemies, we will help you with that. If you need to learn how to light Shabbat candles correctly, or make your kitchen Kosher, we can help. Together we can do this! Special Prayers Needed Please keep Michoel ben Sofia in mind who is in need of a Refuah Shelaimah (a complete and speedy recovery). Your prayers help! Crucial Building Information There is much to report regarding the progress of our beautiful new complex. There is no doubt we have had our share of challenges, but it appears we are finally nearing the end of the rainbow. In the past month a tremendous amount of progress was made – our domes were installed, as were our doors and windows. Our old parking lot was removed and the new one is being put in as we go to press. The building is being prepared for stucco. The air conditioning units were installed. The interior and exterior flooring was ordered, as was all of the lighting (much of it was already installed). Walls were put up, the breezeway framing was completed, a new roof put on, and the electrical wiring was put in. The plumbing is nearly complete and our custom-made synagogue furniture (Holy Ark, pews, Torah reading table, and custom bookcases) have all shipped from Israel! There are some beautiful and meaningful dedications still available including: Campus Menorah ($250,000), Stained Glass Windows ($100,000), Deck/Patio ($50,000), Solar System ($50,000), and the Friendship Entrance ($40,000). We are currently working on a beautiful donor acknowledgement board that will be prominently displayed so that all of you who made this dream into a reality will be properly honored for your generosity. This plaque will be a place where you will want your name displayed for perpetuity. Any donation to the Building Fund in excess of $5000 will be acknowledged on the Board even if you cannot make a larger donation. Please make your commitment today and respond immediately and generously to this heart-felt appeal. Call Rabbi Eilfort directly to discuss naming opportunities at 760-612-4577, or send an email to [email protected]. Our most sincere thank you goes out to those who have participated so generously in this project! We will be publishing a list of all of those who have helped make this dream into a reality in the near future so that everyone can express his/her appreciation directly to those parties responsible for building a home for the Jewish people in this area. Just this week we have received new pledges for the Rabbi’s Office and the Eternal Light! The Three Weeks of Mourning The Three Weeks of Mourning, a time when a number of calamities befell the Jewish people throughout history, began on the 17th of Tammuz and conclude on the Ninth of Av, corresponding to August 4th at night through August 5th. Both Holy Temples were destroyed on the 9th of Av, which is why it is considered the saddest day on the Jewish Calendar. The Code of Jewish Law states, “From when the Ninth of Av begins one must diminish his/her joy.” During the Three Weeks we do not listen to music, buy/wear new clothing, nor get married. During the final nine days of this period the mourning practices get even stricter as we do not eat meat, drink wine, wear freshly laundered clothing, and take luxurious hot-water baths/showers. Shabbos is excluded from these added strictures. We will have special services on the Ninth of Av as we will read the Book of Lamentations together. Monday night, August 4th services will begin at 8:30pm. On Tuesday, services will begin at 8am, and Tuesday afternoon services will begin at 7pm, which is when men don the Talis and Tefilin. A light break-the-fast will be served after the fast which ends at 8:13pm. We are taught that he/she who mourns the destruction of the Temple on the Ninth of Av will merit to see its rebuilding. May it come speedily in our days! New Membership Year: Time to Sign Up Please note that our membership ended on June 30th. If you made the commitment to be a member in the past year but have not yet paid your membership dues please come current immediately. You may contact the office to find out the status of your account or write to [email protected] Also, please note that the Chabad at La Costa Membership year begins on July 1st. We are asking that all of our friends and supporters fill out and return the enclosed Membership Application Form as soon as possible. We rely on Membership as the single most important source of revenue for our Jewish Center. If our shul has helped you or if you believe in what we are doing, please “make it official,” and become a Member. Remember, “Membership has its privileges!” Those who are already Members please accept are most sincere appreciation, and please send in your forms. HebrewSchoolRegistration Early Bird Discount Give your children the Jewish education that they deserve! Our Sunday Hebrew School offers lots of hands-on activities and positive reinforcement. Students learn Hebrew language skills, Jewish living and observance, Jewish history, and so much more! We include arts & crafts, field trips, and holiday programming to make their experience even more enjoyable. Your child will have fun as he or she gains an appreciation for the ‘why’s and ‘how’s of Judaism. Our students want to be here! EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Register this month and receive a 5% DISCOUNT! Make advanced payment-in-full and receive a 10% DISCOUNT! Call 760-943-8891 for tuition schedule. High Holidays in Our New Building! We are extremely excited to announce that this year’s High Holiday services will take place in our new building! We expect a larger than usual crowd so immediate reservations are highly recommended. We are also very excited to announce that Rabbi Michoel Shapiro will be returning to serve as our Cantor again this year. Rabbi Shapiro’s beautiful voice, coupled with his sincere and joyful approach to the prayers, make him our ideal Cantor. And yes, his wife Chava and their children will be here as well. Only Members in good standing and those who make official reservations (including Members) are able to attend due to space limitations. The reservations will be handled on a first come – first served basis. No exceptions. Please make immediate reservations (payments may be made online or by mailing a check). High Holiday seats are included for Members in good standing. The suggested donation for Membership is only $1400 per family and $700 for seniors and singles. Students are free. The suggested donation to attend High Holiday services is $180 per adult and $50 per child (up to 12). There will be an extensive children’s program in a separate room during services. Kiddush Sponsors This Week – WE ALWAYS NEED SPONSORS This week’s Kiddush is sponsored by Rebecca McCarthy in honor of her beautiful children and our community. Everyone is invited and encouraged to join us for a beautiful weekly gathering! If you have not sponsored a Kiddush for a while, or love the feeling of sharing this tremendous gift with our wonderful congregation, please contact Naomi at 760-436-3687. Weekly Class Schedule Daily – Code of Jewish Law with Rabbi E – Following Minyan Shabbat: After Kiddush – Women’s Issues with the Rebbetzin CANCELLED - Tuesday: Chasidic Philosophy – 7:30pm. Wednesday: Caffeine for the Soul at Target – 12pm. Wednesday: Torah Portion of the Week – 7:30pm @ Storefront Special Wishes HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out to Eric Mintz, Debbie Israel, Keith Mintz, and Michael Galperin! May Michael Galperin, Rhonda Bloom, Roz Mintz, and Mel Bridge, be blessed with a full and complete recovery! We remember Annie Goldsmith, and Chaya Tova Israel on their Yarzeit. ### 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! Minyan Our daily Minyan has been a tremendous source of good will for our community. Several people have been able to utilize the Minyan in order to say Kaddish for a loved one. Others have become accustomed to the great Mitzvah of davening with a Minyan because there is one readily available. Beginning this week, a couple of our regulars will be out of town for the next several weeks. We therefore need a few additional commitments so that the Minyan doesn’t slow down, G-d forbid. We are asking those who are able to make a commitment to the Minyan to please do so now. Some people are counting on our Minyan to be able to recite Kaddish for their loved ones. This is tremendously important. Please commit to a day or two per week (at the very least). People who have joined the Minyan have universally reported that they find the experience uplifting and have described it as a great way to start the day. Please respond to this message if you are able to help us in this regard. Matching Campaign Continues A great and generous benefactor has stepped forward and pledged a $500,000 matching funds grant to help us finish off our project. If/when this amount is matched by our community, by our friends, by you, we will be ‘there’. We will have an exceptionally beautiful facility that will be a permanent asset to the entire community. I invite you to take the virtual tour by logging onto www.ChabadatLaCosta.com and following the link. I am sure you will be impressed. However, your participation is needed now, especially with this new, unforeseen need to expedite the repair work and the added rental obligation so we can hopefully be in our new building by the New Year. We have asked each member family to contribute at least $5000 to our building fund in addition to their membership donations – that comes out to only $416 a month, which is tax deductible. That means the actual cost out of your pocket is only $250 in post-tax refund money (check with your tax advisor). Membership donations cover the expenses of operations while building fund donations are strictly used for construction costs. Thanks to a few generous families we will make it sooner or later, but we need everyone to participate to move this process along and to make sure that everybody can experience the joy of giving. Some families have given more than the minimum requirement. But many haven’t given at all, and this is truly disappointing. This complex will be your place of worship, study, and joy! What about your loved ones – won’t they need traditional Jewish services as well? Therefore if you haven’t already made your building fund contribution, it is needed now, so the work can be completed. Remember the example of our ancestors who when Moses called upon them to donate for the Tabernacle they responded so enthusiastically that Moses had to tell them to stop bringing more! I pray for a similar response from our community. We need such a responsenow. We are currently working on a beautiful donor acknowledgement board that will be prominently displayed so that all of you who made this dream into a reality will be properly honored for your generosity. This plaque will be a place where you will want your name displayed for perpetuity. Any donation to the Building Fund in excess of $5000 will be acknowledged on the Board even if you cannot make a larger donation. Please make your commitment today. Please respond immediately and generously to this heart-felt appeal. Please call me directly to discuss naming opportunities at 760-612-4577, or simply respond to this message by making your pledge and sending it right in. Thank you and good Shabbos! Learn the Code of Jewish Law with Rabbi Eilfort A daily class in practical Jewish Law is held immediately following the Minyan in our storefront location taught by Rabbi Eilfort. Using the Code of Jewish Law, known in Hebrew as the Shulchan Aruch, participants are able to discuss the laws while learning about the ongoing opportunities one has to serve the Almighty on a moment-by-moment basis. The class begins at about 8:50am and lasts for about 20 minutes. There is no charge to attend. Hebrew Class for Adults Continues Would you like to work on your Hebrew skills? On Wednesdays at 6:30pm – 7:30pm and meeting in the storefront location there will be a weekly Conversational Hebrew class for adults. This class will be taught by Morah Ronit Barach, a professional teacher with more than 20 years experience. The suggested donation is $5-$10 per class. The regular Torah portion of the Week class will then commence following the Hebrew Class in the same location. 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. Please Patronize Our Sponsors Your Chabad Real Estate Agent & Mortgage Broker Jonathan Rozansky is a licensed realtor and mortgage professional. Whether you are Selling, Buying or Refinancing your home, do not proceed without calling Jonathan Rozansky first. Jonathan will look out for your best interest and can answer all your real estate and financing questions. Call for a free market analysis report today. Jonathan Rozansky Direct (619) 392-1234 DRE. # 01754457 NMLS ID : 315987 Ron Lewis Insurance Services 760.525.5769 / [email protected] Specializing in Medicare Supplements, Long-term care (LTC) plans, Individual health plans, Dental, and Term life insurance. Need health or life insurance or know someone who does? If so, please visit http://InsuranceProductQuotes.com and get plan and rate comparisons INSTANTLY from the major insurance carriers in California and Washington. Apply directly online or call for more information. There is no charge for this service! Interested in having long-term care insurance WITHOUT purchasing an expensive LTC insurance plan? Watch this 10 minute video: http://www.westlandinc.com/downloads/10MinMG/player.html North County Coastal In partnership with the Leichtag Foundation MATCH For donors residing in the North County Coastal region, north of Via de la Valle and west of I-15, including Rancho Santa Fe. Open a donor advised fund by December 31, 2013 and be eligible for an immediate tax deduction. We will MATCH your first grant (up to 10% of your initial fund balance and $1,000 maximum) to a North County Coastal Jewish program or synagogue.* $1,800 minimum to open a fund. Minimum grant is $100. Join us in building Jewish life in San Diego's North County Coastal region! To learn about funding opportunities in the region, contact Darren Schwartz at [email protected] or 858.279.2740. The Jewish Community Foundation educates and inspires generations of givers throughout the San Diego Jewish community. Since 1967, Foundation donors have granted over $850 million to organizations in San Diego, Israel and around the world. * Limited match grant funds available. Rita’s Italian non-dairy Ices, Carlsbad now Kosher We are happy to announce that Rabbi Eilfort has given Kosher certification to Rita’s Italian Ices, Carlsbad’s non-dairy products. Rita’s offers a large variety of Italian Ices with numerous flavors. Be sure to ask for the Kosher flavors (and thank them for serving the needs of the Jewish community)! Rita’s is located at 3263 Camino De Los Coches #103, Carlsbad, CA 92009 (near the corner of Rancho Santa Fe) and their phone number is (760) 753-5700. 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Strong background in consumer products, medical products, high tech, "clean tech," "green" products, non-profits, much more. Call for details: cell: 818-219-9585. John Shirley for Your Home Improvement Needs – Many of the ongoing projects necessary to keep our facility up and running are completed by John Shirley. John has many years of experience in all areas of building. From dry-wall work to painting, from carpentry to plumbing John can help you get the job done right. Call John Shirley at 619-980-2706. Rabbi E gives John his highest recommendation! Dream Home Cinema *Family Room Surround *Wholesale House Audio *Home Automation Joseph Markowitz: 760-415-8742 Face and Body Painting My name is William Goldman. I am a talented artist with over twenty years of face painting experience. I can transform children or adults into wild tigers, beautiful princesses, deadly dragons, delicate butterflies. Use your imagination! Make your party special! 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