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There’s no getting around it. Rosh Hashanah is fast approaching. Rabbis all over the world are fine-tuning their speeches; cantors are rehearsing the prayers; and the organized homemakers among us already have pans of tzimmes, brisket and more stacked in the freezer. But the most important thing to prepare is the shofar-blowing. After all, that is the central mitzvah of the holiday. Obviously, the best place to hear shofar is during services, among fellow Jews. But what if you know someone who is unable to leave home, or someone who does not feel connected enough to come to shul? The Rebbe encouraged that we visit these Jews (provided that they are within walking distance) and blow shofar for them. Do you know someone who can use a “housecall”? Please let me know ASAP so that arrangements can be made. |
| Volume 17 Number 53, 18th of Elul 5776, September 21st '16 | |
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Chabad Weekly Update
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As of yet we have no sponsor for this week’s Kiddush. If you are able to do this Mitzvah ($180 for the basic Kiddush menu) please call the shul office immediately at 760-943-8891 or via email;[email protected]. Thank you! 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. PLEASE BE SURE TO JOIN US AND PLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!
This Shabbat has a special name, Shabbat Selichot. It is called this because on Saturday night, at midnight, we begin saying the special Selichot Prayers, which are prayers of supplication meant to spiritually arouse us and move us to return to G-d with a full heart. The High Holiday season begins officially at midnight on Saturday (technically on Sunday) for the recitation of the beautifully haunting services, which takes about an hour. We begin at midnight because that is the earliest possible time these prayers may be recited, and we are demonstrating our eagerness to engage fully with the Almighty. Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate! High Holidays General Information, Aliyahs, & Appeal
Dear Friends, Are you ready for the High Holidays?! Have you prepared yourself for this most-awesome time of the year? Have you made a good-faith spiritual accounting identifying both your strengths and your weaknesses? Well, our team has been busily preparing for the Days of Awe and we are looking forward with confidence that we can make sure you have the most positive experience imaginable. Not only will you feel inspired and joyful during our services, you will feel motivated and empowered to make the New Year a great one! No membership is required to join us. No tickets are required to join us. The only things required to join us are a willing spirit and reservations (by calling 760-943-8891, or via email; [email protected]). Donations are gratefully accepted – please use the enclosed envelope. There will be a great Junior Congregation program offered so the children will enjoy the High Holiday experience. There will be the best Hebrew/English Holiday Prayer Books available. There will be an elegant and comfortable atmosphere as we bask in the radiance of our new building. Best of all, there will be beautiful Cantorial renditions by Rabbi Yossi, and profound sermons by Rabbi Eilfort meant to bring the lessons of the High Holiday to you, where you are. Due to the enormous generosity of an anonymous sponsor this year we are offering Holiday Dinners on each night of Rosh Hashanah, and a pre-fast meal on Erev Yom Kippur at no charge (though donations are greatly appreciated). This time of year is an extremely important time for our community. We get the chance of enjoying the company of several new friends and neighbors who venture in to try us out. But additionally it is a time when people increase their generosity and support of ‘G-d’s home in the neighborhood.’ As we all know it takes funding to keep the lights on, and that we have no outside sources of revenue. We are entirely reliant uponyou, our friends to keep the bills paid. In consideration of this perhaps you would like to have or sponsor an Aliyah on the High Holidays? It is considered a very great honor and merit for you and your family. In fact, we are taught that Tzedakah (Charity) has the strength to save even from death! If you are interested in participating in this, the greatest Mitzvah, please contact the Rabbi IMMEDIATELY at[email protected]. Even if you do not want the Aliyah yourself, by virtue of your sponsorship you accrue all of the great merit associated with it!Please participate early and often. Wishing you and your entire family Kesiva vi’Chasima Tovah - that you should be written in and sealed for a GREAT year! Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort High Holiday Security & Reservations October 2nd – 12th
High Holiday Meals
You(th) Spoke – We Listened!
New Youth Programs: Beginning Rosh Hashanah.
Two new programs for your children: 1. Kids' Club ages K-5th grade Special activities EVERY Shabbos and Yom Tov. Games. Songs. Snacks. Stories. Packed Schedule. Every participant gets a prize every time they come. Earn points that can be redeemed for trips and prizes! Watch your points grow.
2. Chabad of Encinitas is kicking off the NEW CTeens program. We are looking for Teen Leaders to join the International Leadership Program.
Weekly Class Schedule Shabbat: During Mincha – Women’s Issues with the Rebbetzin Tuesday: Chasidic Philosophy – 7:30pm Wednesday: Portion of the Week – 7:30pm Thursday: Hebrew Crash Course – 7pm Hebrew School – THIS SUNDAY!
Mom & Tot Shabbat
Then you would love "Mom and Tot Shabbat". Join me, and my little one, with your little one, for an interactive sing-a-long Shabbat preparation celebration. Meet and socialize with other Moms while celebrating Jewish tradition with your tot. Every Thursday afternoon 2:00-3:00 at the Chabad Coastal Hebrew School. Geared for Moms and Tots ages 0-3.
Chai for LIFE: Monthly Giving Program Please consider making a monthly contribution above and beyond your membership. Donate a multiple of $18 every month for a year and we will POST your name in the weekly update. Click here to sign up for the Chai Club MGP. Special Wishes HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out to Nechama Eilfort, 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 John Haray and all of those who have a Yarzeit this week. May Fran Sekela, Roz Mintz and Mel Bridge be blessed with a full and complete recovery! ### 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. 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. 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 Center for Hormonal Health and Well-Being Center for Hormonal Health and Well-Being is a personalized, proactive, patient-centered medical practice with a unique focus on Integrative Endocrinology. Dr. Danielle Weiss takes a holistic approach to the patient and their health condition. She harnesses the physical, social, and spiritual aspects of healing. Dr. Weiss prides herself on spending time truly listening to your concerns and needs. She uses a team approach to develop a plan to address these issues together. http://www.centerforhormonalhealth.com/ 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.com and get plan and rate comparisons INSTANTLY from the major insurance carriers in California and Washington. Apply directly online or call for more information. There is no charge for this service! Interested in having long-term care insurance WITHOUT purchasing an expensive LTC insurance plan? 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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. Dream Home Cinema *Family Room Surround *Wholesale House Audio *Home Automation Joseph Markowitz: 760-415-8742 Energy, Health, Weight Loss I help people get resultswith having more energy, losing weightand improving their health with safe, natural, guaranteed kosher products along with free coaching. Leah/Linda Buckner 760-63+5-3405. For free samples, including Power Breakfast, call me or fill out contact info at www.FeelGreatSamples.com. For Skin Care samples,www.MySkinCareSurvey.com. Your referrals are appreciated. Hauling the Junk Away with Victor Victor Libraty has recently moved to Encinitas and has started a junk hauling and recycling business. Just in time for Pesach! If you have junk that needs to be removed call Victor at 760-815-7004. Tell him you saw his information in the Chabad Weekly Update! 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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Kiddush Sponsor Needed
Shabbat Selichot – Important Service Saturday Night @ Midnight – THIS WEEK
Rabbi and Mrs. Elia and Chaya Eilfort have officially joined our team. Their primary purpose will be to create and grow programs/activities for youth in our area. They will be reaching out to Jews, particularly in Encinitas, to help them learn about Judaism and how beautiful it is. This vibrant young couple is here for you! If there is something you would like to suggest – we welcome your input. Better still, contact Rabbi and Mrs. Elia and get together for some coffee. Their dedicated email address is
