Volume 16 Number 46, 13th of Elul 5775, 28th of August '15

Chabad Weekly Update

Minyan Tonight at 6:30pm

We are making a Friday Night Minyan at 6:30pm. If you can come please respond to this message.

Yarzeit Minyan Needed Wednesday Night (7pm) & Thursday Morning (8am)

A Minyan is needed this coming Wednesday night at 7pm and Thursday morning at 8am so Kaddish may be recited. If you are able to help with this Mitzvah please respond as soon as possible to this message. G-d bless!

Kiddush Sponsor

This week’s Kiddush is being sponsored by Haskel and Brenda Joseph in loving memory of Solomon Joseph, Haskel’s father, on his Yarzeit.

Everyone is invited to join us for this beautiful weekly gathering!

If you have not sponsored a Kiddush for a while and/or if you have a birthday, anniversary, or perhaps a Yarzeit you wish to mark, please respond to this message.

Kiddush sponsorship begins at $180.

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!

Building Dedication to be Held December 13^th (Last light of Chanukah)

Dinner Committee Announced

 

We are pleased to announce the members of the Dedication Dinner Committee. Rabbi Eilfort and Brenda Joseph are co-chairs. Others on the committee are Rebbetzin Eilfort, Naomi Alter, Arlene Fogel, Beverly Galperin, Channah Hale, Sheila Lebovitz, Edon Moyal, Lerut Moyal, Yehuda Moyal, Marianne Rack, Rusty Rack, and Jon Rozansky.

The Dedication Dinner will be serving three purposes; 1. To formally dedicate the new building. 2. To honor those who made the new building possible. 3. To raise funds so that the new building can be fully utilized.

During the first meeting the group formed sub committees including Advertising, Auction, Catering, Décor, Entertainment, Invitation, and Utility. The group also discussed looking for valuable new gifts for the auction, and has already started making inquiries. Everyone’s help is needed in this regard so if you have or can sponsor hotel/time-share getaways, tickets to sporting events or 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

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 a 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 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 Begins THIS Sunday

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!

HEBREW SCHOOL BEGINS THIS WEEK AT 9:30AM AT THE EDUCATIONAL ANNEX, 7740 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE E

Weekly Class Schedule

Daily: Code of Jewish Law with Rabbi E – Following Minyan

Shabbat: During Mincha – Ethics of Our Fathers with the Rebbetzin

Tuesday: French Gourmet with Franck – 7:30pm.

Wednesday: Torah Portion of the Week with Rebbetzin Eilfort – 7:30pm.

Special Wishes

HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out to Jonathan Fink, Alexis Flax, Dovid Eilfort, and Lana Keller!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes go out to Roger and Adele Lieberman!

May Len Wexler, Steve Rivkin, Roz Mintz and Mel Bridge be blessed with a full and complete recovery!

We remember Solomon Joseph on his Yarzeit.

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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.

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.

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!

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