Volume 16 Number 45, 6th of Elul 5775, Aug. 21 '15

Mark your calendar now for a wonderful Open House Celebration! Everyone is invited and encouraged to join us as we will be giving tours of our new building and unveiling our exciting menu of what we offer the community (including religious services, educational programs, and social opportunities), conducting a Safrut demonstration (see how to write a Megillah!), serving a barbecue lunch (it’s on us!), enjoying a bounce house, entertainment, and lots of fun.

As a special added feature, never before offered in Carlsbad, we will have a Shofar Factory! There will be a demonstration as to how a Shofar is made, and for those who wish to try it for themselves, they can actually make their own Shofar! This activity is great for children and adults.

Additional features: Jewish Origami Demo, Safrut (Jewish Caligraphy) Demo, Bounce House, Officer Friendly, BBQ Lunch, Tours of our New Building, Information about Chabad at La Costa, the Chabad Hebrew Academy, AIPAC, and others!

Please note that we are currently looking for volunteers to help with this IMPORTANT program. If you wish you to serve as a volunteer please be sure to send an email to[email protected]. We look forward to seeing everyone here!

A Thought from the Rabbi

It’s almost the High Holidays, are you prepared? Think of the High Holiday season like a long-scheduled international trip. Many stops will be made along the way. Several different time zones and climates will be crossed. Varied activities will be engaged in.

Now let me ask you a question or two: Would you show up to the trip at the appointed hour without any preparation? How do you think lack of preparation would impact your trip, would it make it more or less enjoyable? More or less effective? More or less meaningful?

Of course the metaphor is not exactly accurate, as trips – even international ones – are rarely if ever as germane to one’s existence as the High Holidays. My hope is that the metaphor will give you pause. It is of critical importance to understand that the Days of Awe are nearly upon us. It is a time when extra time will be spent in Shul, thinking about the past year and making positive resolutions for the coming year. The Almighty helps us prepare by making Himself ‘more available’ to us, much as the King in the Field who goes out to his subjects so He can greet them in THEIR element and encourage them to come closer to Him.

To properly prepare for the upcoming holidays we make an internal, spiritual account of the most important relationship in our lives – our relationship with “Our Father Our King.” This relationship informs all of our relationships, from the most important (immediate family) to the most distant (stranger). This relationship also colors our relationship with nature, our place of business, and even how we view what is going on around us and the world. Indeed, it is all encompassing.

Take a few concrete steps to prepare starting immediately! Make a list for yourself if need be, including what you did well and what needs improvement. Think about how you will improve

yourself and how you will gently and lovingly help support those around you who may need encouragement. And, certainly don’t forget to make immediate reservations to join us for our uplifting and meaningful High Holiday services! May you be written and sealed in the Book of Life!

Hold the Date; Building Dedication Scheduled!

Dinner Committee Being Formed

We are most pleased to announce that we have set a date to do the official dedication of our new building! Please mark your calendar and set aside Sunday, December 13^th. It is the second Sunday of Chanukah, and an extremely elegant and tasteful dinner party is being planned. This grand event will include entertainment, a gourmet dinner, live music, a Silent and Live auction, games, and so much more.

We are looking for volunteers to serve on the Dinner Committee who are willing to help us organize this ambitious event. The first meeting will take place at shul on Monday, August 24^th at 7:30pm. We are also looking for valuable new gifts for the auction. If you have or can sponsor hotel/time-share getaways, sporting events, entertainment events, beauty/health products or experiences, jewelry, or electronics please respond to this message. It will be a great Mitzvah and deeply appreciated!

Next French Gourmet Kosher Cooking Class Scheduled  

We are excited to announce that Franck Riffaud, Executive Pastry Chef at the Park Hyatt Aviara, a five-star resort hotel, will be offering another class to our community. The next class, titled “Everything Chocolate,” will take place at 7:30pm on Monday, October 12^thin Chabad at La Costa. Each participant will receive the recipes as well as learn, in a step-by-step manner how to make the scrumptious creations. Participants will get to not only sample some of the delicious recipes but take some delicacies home!

In order to insure maximum benefit to the students we are limiting enrollment to the first 12 people to respond. Please bear in mind that the last two classes were completely full and had to be closed. The cost of this class is $54. Only paid reservations will be considered confirmed. To reserve a place send an email to [email protected].

“There are two kinds of pastry chefs; the artist who creates elaborate dishes that are almost like sculptures and the passionate,” said Riffaud.  “I fall into the latter category.”

Reservations to participate will be handled on a first-come-first-served basis as there is very limited space. To reserve a place send an email to[email protected].

High Holiday Retreat

Chabad at La Costa, in conjunction with the fabulous Omni La Costa Resort, is offering a High Holiday retreat. Features of the Retreat include deeply discounted room rates at the resort, reserved seats at our uplifting and meaningful services, three gourmet holiday meals each day, a tea room, children’s programming, all in the comfort and beauty of our beautiful new building. Due to space limitations we are limiting participation to the first 50 respondents, so immediate reservations are highly recommended.

Everyone should have received a complete High Holiday Reservations Packet in the mail. If not, please contact the office and one will be sent out immediately.

Complete details, including pricing and the hotel booking code may be found on www.ChabadatLaCosta.com/retreat. A 10% discount is being offered to those who book before August 30^th. Please note that everyone who wishes to join us for the High Holidays must reserve their place.

Community Holiday Meals Offered on

Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur

This year community holiday meals will be offered throughout Rosh Hashanah, including dinner both evenings and lunch both days. A beautiful menu has been prepared by our caterer Sheila Lebovitz. An additional meal is being offered on Erev Yom Kippur. Due to space restrictions we are only accepting a limited number of reservations. The cost to participate in the meals is $45 per meal (adults 13+) and $20 per child (3-12). Reservations and pre-payment are a must. Please visit our website for further details.

Sukkot @ Chabad

Sukkot is known as the “Time of Our Joy!” Join us and find out why. A full schedule of services, found on our website, is being offered. In addition we are again offering community meals and a Sukkot Under the Stars Celebration (October 1^st at 6pm). Sukkot is all about Jewish Unity. Please help us achieve that lofty goal by bringing your friends and family!

Barbecue Bounty Sunday & Steak Night Thursday!

The menu includes, hamburgers, hot dogs, and barbecue wings all grilled to perfection. There is also homemade coleslaw, green salad, corn on the cob, French fries, chips and dips, and vegetarian foods. For dessert there is cotton candy, snow cones, fresh fruit and melons. Drinks are also served. We partake of the meal on our gorgeous patio, enjoying the fresh ocean breeze and spectacular views! The buffet is open from 5pm-8pm. Adults are $18 and children (3-12) are $7 – all inclusive. No charge for children under 3.

Steak Night is on Thursday evenings from 6pm-9pm. The menu includes Dinner Rolls, 16 oz. Rib Steak, Stuffed Portobello Mushroom (Vegetarian Option), Salad, Baked Potato, Green Vegetable, Onion Rings (Loaf style), Dessert, and Drinks. The cost is $30 per person. There is also a children’s menu available for $10 per child. Reservations for Steak Night are mandatory.

New Membership Year:

Time to Sign Up

Please note that our membership year ended on June 30^th. 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 began on July 1^st. 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.

Hebrew School Registration

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!