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Looking back at 5775, we have so much to be grateful for. Wonderful friends, a deeply caring community, and so much more have all shaped our lives for the better. But there were the rocky moments as well. Disturbing trends in the Middle East, major unrest in many American cities, a brewing financial crisis in Europe… It’s my sincere wish that the coming year bring us all only goodness and sweetness (like apples in honey), with no tangy or tart elements whatsoever. Amen! |
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Chabad Weekly Update
Selichot Services, special services that are meant to help us spiritually prepare for the upcoming High Holidays, will be held Saturday night at midnight. It is very important that we get a Minyan – please commit to attend. The services last approximately 30 minutes. See below a fuller explanation of Selichot. Minyan Needed Monday Evening & Tuesday Morning (Are you in?) We are marking the second Yarzeit of Sylvette Perez this Monday evening at 6:30pm and Tuesday morning at 8am. If you are able to do the wonderful Mitzvah of attending so Kaddish may be recited please respond to this message as soon as possible. SPECIAL Kiddush THIS Shabbos This week’s Kiddush is being sponsored by Harold and Miriam Reisman in honor of their 55th Anniversary and their birthdays! 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. Parking Restrictions THIS Weekend and on the High Holidays We are asking all of our ‘regulars’ (you know who you are) to please park across the street and walk to shul this weekend and on the High Holidays. We are expecting numerous guests in honor of the special Kiddush who either cannot walk or do not know this area. Unless you physically cannot walk from a remote lot please allow our guests to use the shul lot. Thank you for your consideration! A Thought from the Rabbi This Shabbat has a special name, Shabbat Selichot. It is thusly named due to the unique prayers that we say in preparation for the upcoming High Holidays, the time when we are judged by the Almighty. Selichot are meant to spiritually arouse us, to inspire us to do Teshuva, which means to ‘return’, (to the Almighty). For the week leading up to the High Holidays we read these moving prayers that necessarily cause us to look inwardly and to awaken us to the need to address our past failures in our divine service. At first blush this process may seem unpleasant, after all, who wants to focus on his/her mistakes? Actually, however, it should be a source of great joy, for it is through G-d we have received this directive. This means that the Creator has commanded us to return to Him. In other words, He loves us and wants us close to Him! Why do we start at midnight on Saturday night? We are taught that different times of the day parallel different emphasis in the divine characteristics. Which divine characteristic is most prevalent at midnight? G-d’s lovingkindness is the trait most in evidence at that time! That is why it is the perfect time to begin these special prayers, because we are appealing to G-d’s kindness to allow us to return to where we all ultimately come from – closeness to the Master of the Universe. Selichot will continue each morning until Erev Rosh Hashanah, but they begin this Saturday night. It is a service that beckons to all of us, and all are urged to keep this precious appointment with G-d! Building Dedication to be Held December 13th (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
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]. Several places have already been reserved! “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. Please note that everyone who wishes to join us for the High Holidays must reserve a place. Community Holiday Meals Offered on
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 1st at 6pm). Sukkot is all about Jewish Unity. Please help us achieve that lofty goal by bringing your friends and family! Last Barbecue Bounty THIS Sunday!
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. Though reservations are not required please let us know if you plan on joining us. New Membership Year: Time to Sign Up
Please note that our membership year 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 began 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. NO Hebrew School 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 takes place at our Educational Annex, 7740-E El Camino Real. Weekly Class Schedule Daily: Code of Jewish Law with Rabbi E – Following Minyan Shabbat: During Mincha – Ethics of Our Fathers with the Rebbetzin Cancelled - Tuesday: Chasidic Philosophy with Rabbi Eilfort – 7:30pm. Wednesday: Chasidic Philosophy & Torah Portion of the Week – 7:30pm. Special Wishes HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out to Harold and Miriam Reisman, Adam Stier, Robert Stier, Adele Lieberman, Raquel Unger, Haskel Joseph, Ellen Steelman, Agnes Lin, Nechama Eilfort, and Shayna Israel! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes go out to Harold and Miriam Reisman! May Len Wexler, Steve Rivkin, Roz Mintz and Mel Bridge be blessed with a full and complete recovery! We remember Robert Sacks and Sylvette Perez on their Yarzeit. ### 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! 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.
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Shabbat Selichot
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 12th in 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!
Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur but RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
