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Chabad Weekly Update
Personal Invitation Friends, Please consider this as a personal invitation for you to join us this Shabbos. My family and I are sponsoring the Kiddush and have asked all friends who are able to please join us for this joyous event. We will be celebrating the life of my mother, my teacher, whose Yarzeit is coming. It is also Shabbos Mevorchim, the Shabbos on which we bless the upcoming new month, the month of Nissan. It is our custom to have a Chassidic gathering (Farbrengen) on the Shabbos before the new month. Good Shabbos! Rabbi Eilfort
This week’s Kiddush is sponsored by the Eilfort Family in honor of the Yarzeit of the Rabbi’s mother, Rayzel Fylah bas Yeruchem Kalman. Everyone is invited to join us for this beautiful weekly gathering!
Kiddush Sponsorship 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. Special Guests THIS Shabbos We are happy to announce that the Bochurim, the Rabbinical students, from the Katz Yeshiva in Los Angeles, will be joining us this Shabbos. Minyans Needed
A Thought from the Rabbi After the joyousness of Purim, a holiday when we reach the highest heights, what is the next step? How can we possibly do better than unlimited joy? During the month of Adar, and in this year’s case the months (plural) of Adar, we are commanded to increase our joy. In Judaism we know that we are commanded to “Go from the strength to strength,” to continually grow in spiritual matters. The enemy we overcame on Purim, the evil Haman who came from the nation of Amalek, represents spiritual indifference and coldness to matters of G-dliness. And so we engage in an ongoing battle against that which Haman represents. The greatest weapon in our arsenal in our war with Amalek is happiness. When we are happy we will serve G-d with a positive energy and we certainly will not fall victim to the indifference and coldness embodied by Amalek. In light of the above our question becomes stronger; where do we go from here? The Code of Jewish Law indirectly answers when it tells us that it is incumbent upon us to begin preparing for Passover (Pesach) 30 days before the holiday. Interestingly 30 days before Passover is the day after Purim. Coincidence? We don’t think so! The calendar is telling us the answer to our question. The way up from unlimited joy is redemption, as represented by the Holiday of Our Freedom. It is also instructive that a large part of preparing for Pesach is learning the myriad laws that apply to the holiday. This tells us another valuable lesson; that if we want to remain in the joyous state engendered by Purim, Torah study is a big part of the key. In fact, not only does the Torah study keep us happy, it also keeps us free. The Rabbis tell us clearly that there is no freedom except through Torah. Some of us may erroneously believe that the Mitzvot are somehow limiting, G-d forbid. The truth is, however, nothing can be further from the truth! But even the freedom that we enjoy through Torah study is nothing compared to the ultimate freedom we will achieve through the speedy arrival of our righteous Moshiach! Jewish Community Day with the San Diego Gulls Pro Hockey Club
To find out more information you can log onto www.SanDiegoGulls.com/JewishCommunity or follow this link: http://jewishinsandiego.org/san-diego-jewish-community-calendar/jewish-community-day-with-the-san-diego-gulls. Several people from our community are going so carpools are possible. Please respond to this message if you are interested in participating.
Passover Plans ‘16 Chabad at La Costa will again be offering a full array of Passover activities designed to educate the Jewish residents of North County in an engaging and meaningful way while encouraging additional observance of the special Passover traditions. To properly celebrate Passover preparation is the key, and to this end there will be a two-part ‘Preparing for Passover’ Seminar taught by Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort, Director of Chabad at La Costa. On consecutive Mondays, April 4th and 11th at 7pm the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of Passover will be explored. Not only will practical advice be offered (“How do I prepare my home for this special holiday?”), but also rich stories and explanations will be shared (“Wow! Such great thoughts to share at the Seder Table!”). There is no cost to attend this popular two-part series, however reservations are required by sending an email to [email protected] or calling 760-943-8891. For the first time we are thrilled to announce that Rabbi Eilfort will be offering a Passover Store Tour of the newly-opened Gelson’s Supermarket (located directly adjacent to Chabad) with an emphasis upon Kosher for Passover products found in the store. The tour will take place on Wednesday, April 13th at 7:30pm and everyone is invited to join. There is no charge to participate. In addition to the classes mentioned above Chabad will be hosting a complete schedule of joyous and meaningful holiday services (holiday flyer to be mailed). The highlight of the holiday are the warm and traditional Sedarim (traditional Passover meals). When the rabbis, of blessed memory, codified the Seder, they managed to create the ultimate in interactive learning opportunities. The hands-on approach of the Seder, and the inclusive nature of the narrative, ensures that everyone – particularly the children – have a meaningful experience that will not only make a strong positive impression now, but will create positive lifelong memories. Everyone is invited to partake of our home-cooked, Kosher for Passover, Sedarim. Information and reservations can be made by visiting www.ChabadatLaCosta.com. A Passover Poem Our wine is wet, our matzah is round When you join us on Passover, the perfect Seder you’ve found. It is meaningful, upbeat, joyous, and happy. Bring your sons, and daughters, the moms and the pappies. If you feel this good, just reading our ad, You know, for sure, a good time will be had. So as you make your plans, for Passover night, Be sure to visit our informative website. Weekly Class Schedule Shabbat: During Mincha – Women’s Issues with the Rebbetzin Hebrew School – Sunday 9:30 – 12:05 Monday: Caffeine for the Soul – A Class for Women @ Target, Encinitas – 12pm Tuesday: Jewish Mysticism – 7:30pm Wednesday: Torah Portion of the Week – 7:30pm Special Wishes HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out to Jaymi Hale, and all of those celebrating their birthdays this week! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes go out to all of those celebrating their anniversaries this week! We remember all of those who have a Yarzeit this week. May Roz Mintz and Mel Bridge be blessed with a full and complete recovery! ###
Hebrew School 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. This week we will be studying more about Pesach and beginning to learn the Mah Nishtana. 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!
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.
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 the Memorial Board or $180 for the Tree of Life. Those who wish to participate should send an email to[email protected], or call Rabbi Eilfort at 760-943-8891.
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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Kiddush this Shabbos
Please note that a Minyan is needed so Kaddish can be recited Saturday night at 8pm at the shul. Shabbat is over at 7:48pm so people should come over after Shabbos has ended. Havdalah will be said after the Minyan. The Sunday morning service will take place at the regular 8:30am, and likewise a Minyan is needed so Kaddish can be recited. If you are able to help with this tremendous Mitzvah please respond to this message as soon as possible.
The Jewish Federation and the JCC are sponsoring a special Jewish Community Day with the San Diego Gulls on Sunday, April 3rd with tickets at only $18 each (which includes entry to the game and a tee shirt). For an additional $5 there is a skate after the game. The after game skate has limited availability and is first come first serve. At the game visit the Gulls' Marketing Tent and purchase your spot and skate rentals for $5. The Gulls will be playing Stockton in the Sports Arena.
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