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Message from the Rabbi
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This week we marked the 22nd of Shevat, the anniversary of passing of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, wife of our Rebbe, of righteous memory. It is also the weekend when thousands of female Chabad emissaries from around the globe gather in Brooklyn for their annual conference. Many of these women regularly juggle communal, educational and familial duties with legendary finesse. In fact, it’s only this week—when they’re gone for a few days—that many rabbis back home suddenly realize how huge a burden their wives carry. So, as Chabad rabbis all over the world fly solo for Shabbat, let’s all make sure to express our appreciation to the wonderful women in our lives—and hope that the chicken soup thaws and cooks okay. |
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Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort |
| Volume 16 Number 18, 23 Shevat 5775, Feb. 13 ‘15 | |
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Weekly Update 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. MINYAN NEEDED THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY (Feb. 19th and 20th) for kaddish. Upcoming Event PURIM Purim, the most joyous holiday on the Jewish calendar, comes out on Wednesday night, March 4, and Thursday, March 16. Wednesday Purim services with Megillah reading will begin at 6pm and will be followed by light refreshments. Thursday morning services will begin at 8am and include both a Torah reading and the Megillah. Thursday afternoon at 5pm we will have our annual Purim Banquet (see details below), which will be preceded by a Megillah reading at 4:30pm. This year’s banquet is themed “Life’s a Picnic.” The price is $25 per adult and $10 per child (3-12). Space is limited so reservations are a must by sending an email to [email protected]. A separate Purim brochure with lots of informative content is being mailed as well. “The Art of Parenting” JLI Continues Chabad at La Costa’s current Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) course is titled, “The Art of ">As parents, we worry about the well-being of our kids;">In The Art of Parenting, we scale the challenges that face us as parents and explore timeless insights from Jewish wisdom to instill values, foster independence, and ensure the long-term success and emotional well-being of our children. Starts January 20th. Like all JLI programs, “The Art of Parenting” is designed to appeal to people at all levels of Jewish knowledge, including those without any prior experience or background in Jewish learning. All JLI courses are open to the public, and attendees need not be affiliated with a particular synagogue, temple, or other house of worship. Interested students may call 760-943-8891 or visitwww.myJLI.com for registration and other course-related information. Friday Night Services @ 5pm Please note that Friday afternoon/evening services begin at 4:30pm. Please join us in this brief but inspiring service that helps us usher in the holy Shabbat! Kiddush Sponsors This Week – WE ALWAYS NEED SPONSORS This week’s Shabbos Kiddush is being sponsored by Channah (Addy) Hale in loving memory of Molly Malka Siegal, Feigy Siegal and Yaakov Hillel HaLevi Hale. Everyone is invited and encouraged to join us for a beautiful weekly gathering! If you have not sponsored a Kiddush for a while, or love the feeling of sharing this tremendous gift with our wonderful congregation, please contact Naomi at 760-519-7925. Weekly Class Schedule Daily – Code of Jewish Law with Rabbi E – Following Minyan Shabbat: After Kiddush – Women’s Issues with the Rebbetzin Tuesday: JLI – The Art of Parenting – 7pm. Cancelled: Wednesday: Torah Portion of the Week – 7:30pm. Special Wishes HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out to Micheline Thomas, Nicholas Shirley, Kevin Mintz, Alice Thomas and Shirit Barach! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Yaakov and Ariella Shapiro! May Rhonda Bloom, Len Weksler, Roz Mintz, and Mel Bridge, be blessed with a full and complete recovery! We remember Sylvia Lebovitz, William Lebovitz and Eddie Lieberman on their Yarzeit. 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. Learn the Code of Jewish Law with Rabbi Eilfort A daily class in practical Jewish Law is held immediately following the Minyan taught by Rabbi Eilfort. Using the Code of Jewish Law, known in Hebrew as the Shulchan Aruch, participants are able to discuss the laws while learning about the ongoing opportunities one has to serve the Almighty on a moment-by-moment basis. The class begins at about 8:50am and lasts for about 20 minutes. There is no charge to attend. Hebrew School Hebrew School takes place on Sundays at our storefront location. We specialize in children with an IEP. We provide a one on one individually designed Jewish education for your student. Please contact Hebrew School Director Morah Nechama for further info or to enroll your child/ren.[email protected]. Mom & Tot Shabbat North County Jewish Moms! Are you looking for a place to meet other mothers with children the same age as yours? Join us for Music and Movement, Story-time and Challah baking and more! At Chabad at La Costa’s Children’s Center (Storefront Location) – 7740-E, El Camino Real, Carlsbad. This class is complimentary! RSVP to Nechama 760 612 9787. Memorial Plaques & Tree of Life Plaques Available Our beautiful Memorial Boards have been installed. We specifically designed our custom-built bookcases to ‘frame’ each of the boards. The first Memorial Board was dedicated by the Brunelle Family and the new Board was dedicated by the Alter Family. We are currently offering Memorial Plaques to those who wish to perpetually honor the memory of a loved one in a most dignified and permanent manner. Those who dedicate Memorial Plaques will also receive yearly reminders of the Yarzeit and the light on the Board will be illuminated each year on the Yarzeit. We also have a gorgeous Tree of Life dedicated by the Lieberman Family that will shortly be going up. The purpose of the plaques on the Tree of Life is to commemorate joyous occasions (like Bar/Bat Mitzvah, anniversaries, special birthdays, weddings etc.). The donation is only $360 per plaque for either the Memorial Board or the Tree of Life. Those who wish to participate should send an email to[email protected], or call Rabbi Eilfort at 760-943-8891. Cell Phones & Chatting During Services Needless to say the sanctuary on Shabbat or holidays is a place that must be conducive to reflective prayers and serenity. To help keep it this way, please refrain from engaging in any conversations during services and please do not bring in your cell phone. Thank you for your cooperation. Shul Etiquette Those who join us regularly for Shabbat services will agree that we have something very special going. The family-friendly atmosphere is unique and most inviting. We welcome everyone as though he/she is a long time member of the family. At the same time it is important to remember that we are a synagogue. Our sanctuary is meant to be a place where it is conducive to finding inner peace and tranquility. That is why the Rabbis have many laws concerning the decorum of a shul. It is appropriate to dress modestly and to dress somewhat formally in shul. Men should wear button down shirts, slacks (no jeans or shorts), with jackets and even ties when possible. Of course the head is to be kept covered at all times. Women should wear skirts that go past the knees and blouses with high neck lines and sleeves that cover the elbows. Married women should wear hats and the like. Children must be supervised at all times by the parents except during Junior Congregation (11:30am). While we want the children to have a great time together it is also important that they do not become so wild and/or boisterous that they disturb those of us who are participating in the services. We must remember that we should walk to shul and never park in the parking lot if there already eight cars parked. Finally, and we fully realize this goes against Jewish DNA, it is appropriate to come to shul ON TIME. While we know everyone is vying to be counted as the 10th, we are equally sure Hashem will give extra credit to those who come ON TIME at 10am (not to be confused with 11:30). We look forward to seeing you here! Please Patronize Our Sponsors Your Chabad Real Estate Agent & Mortgage Broker Jonathan Rozansky is a licensed realtor and mortgage professional. Whether you are Selling, Buying or Refinancing your home, do not proceed without calling Jonathan Rozansky first. Jonathan will look out for your best interest and can answer all your real estate and financing questions. Call for a free market analysis report today. Jonathan Rozansky Direct (619) 392-1234 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. Interested in having long-term care insurance WITHOUT purchasing an expensive LTC insurance plan? 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Has written and improved wide variety of business plans, marketing plans, obtained major grants/new funding for a wide variety of ventures. Has unique ability to study most any business, quickly and creatively identify new sources of potential revenue, reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and drive more sales in the quickest time frames. Recognized expert on how to drive new sales via the internet. Acclaimed speaker to Southern California business groups, and particularly known for being a great “connector” with ability to introduce you to a wide variety of hard-to-reach decision-makers in various fields. Strong background in consumer products, medical products, high tech, "clean tech," "green" products, non-profits, much more. Call for details: cell: 818-219-9585. John Shirley for Your Home Improvement Needs – Many of the ongoing projects necessary to keep our facility up and running are completed by John Shirley. John has many years of experience in all areas of building. From dry-wall work to painting, from carpentry to plumbing John can help you get the job done right. Call John Shirley at619-980-2706. Rabbi E gives John his highest recommendation! Dream Home Cinema *Family Room Surround *Wholesale House Audio *Home Automation Joseph Markowitz: 760-415-8742 Energy, Health, Weight Loss I help people get results with having more energy, losing weightand improving their health with safe, natural, guaranteed kosher products along with free coaching. Leah/Linda Buckner 760-635-3405. For free samples, including Power Breakfast, call me or fill out contact info atwww.FeelGreatSamples.com. For Skin Care samples,www.MySkinCareSurvey.com. Your referrals are appreciated. Cost Effective Advertising Available HERE Hundreds of people see Chabad at La Costa's Weekly Email Update. Those who are looking to effectively promote their business and at the same time support this important community resource are invited to become sponsors for only $50 per month (that's per MONTH, not per week). Call Rabbi Eilfort at 760-943-8891 to get your message out there. |
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