| Volume 18 Number 12, 23rd of Kislev 5777, December 23, '16 | |
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Chabad Weekly Update
This week’s Kiddush is being sponsored by the Alter Family in honor of Sam’s birthday. As an aside we are most pleased to welcome to Sam Alter who is visiting this week (welcome home, Sam!). 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! Special Erev Chanukah Shabbos THIS Week It is the Eve of Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. We all know Shabbos, in and of itself is a very joyous occasion, when one adds the happiness of heading into Chanukah the joyousness becomes even more infectious! Not sure what we are referring to? Come to shul and be pleasantly surprised. Good Shabbos and Happy Erev Chanukah! Click to RSVP A Heart-Felt Request from the Rabbi Dear Friends, As we approach the end of the year it is time to take stock. Just as we are meant to examine ourselves on the Jewish New Year, particularly regarding our spiritual situation, so too we should use the end of the secular year to examine our material situation. Thank G-d, we live in a place and time of unprecedented wealth and plenty. In all human history there has never been a time of such riches finding their way into the hands of so many. Yet unfortunately, many do not feel rich. Some people choose to focus on that which they do not have instead of that which they do have. For instance, I bet that nobody reading this article is worried about where his next meal is coming from or if he will have a roof over his head next week. These are the types of worries that previous generations had. Every one of us should feel rich! While it may be true that we would like more (money, clothes, vacations etc.) it would probably be hard to argue that we need more. In the Ethics of Our Fathers (the ethical teachings in Judaism) we are taught; “Who is rich? He who is satisfied with what he has.” He who trains himself to be happy with his lot will be as happy as the richest person on the planet, in fact it can be argued that he is the richest person on the planet. It is with this in mind that I am asking for your help at this time. Many are thinking ahead to April 15th, Tax Day. Many are now making their decision about how much they want to contribute to a worthy cause and to therefore be able to maximize their tax deductions. I am asking that you include Chabad in your plans. Your tax-deductible contribution does so much! It enables us to do something as simple as keep the lights on or bring chicken soup to someone who is not well, and it also helps us do something as sublime as teach a child the beauty of his/her heritage or hold inspirational services every Shabbat. Your generous contributions help us do all that we do, which makes you our partner in everything we accomplish. Indeed you are being offered the opportunity of ‘getting in on the ground level’ of the best investment possible; an investment with guaranteed results! Please take a moment to share your gratitude for all that you have been blessed with by sharing with others. Please take a moment to log onto our secure website www.chabadatlacosta.com/donate, and make a profound difference in the life of all those whom we touch. You can also make your donation via check if that is more convenient. G-d has given you the ultimate privilege, and that is to be His partner in perfecting this physical and mundane physical world and transforming it into something G-dly and beautiful! G-d bless you for your generosity and support! Sincerely, Rabbi Eilfort Haftarah Thought By: Gabbai Harold Reisman VAYEISHEV Amos 2:6-3:8 The Parsha relates how Joseph's brothers misjudged him and sold him into slavery. Their jealousy led them to great error and violation of the law. In the Talmud, Joseph is called tzaddik. In the Haftarah (2:6), the phrase "...sell the innocent for silver" is a clear reference of how society at the time of Amos had fallen to a wretched and lowly state. The response of HaShem - through Amos - is strong. Repeated exile for Israelites results from hatred without cause. The sale of Joseph presents an ongoing problem in the long history of the Jews.
Minyan Shaping Up
We are most proud to announce that our morning Minyan is looking good! In fact, we got a Minyan every day this week. The success is a direct result of the increase in our core group of committed participants. A daily Minyan is a very important service provided by a shul to its local community. Praying with a Minyan is considered a great Mitzvah as it helps our prayers effectiveness (ask the Rabbi for a more complete explanation). It also allows those who need to say Kaddish to do so properly. We are facing a challenge, as in the coming weeks a couple of our regulars will be out of town (going to Yeshiva programs). We need a couple of more people to step forward and fill this gap to make sure we do not lose momentum. Can you make a commitment to our daily Minyan? Chanukah is (almost) HERE… Can You Find Our Giant Menorahs & Car Menorahs??? The Chabad at La Costa crew has been very busy installing Giant Menorahs all over town (and on top of cars!). Can you find all 8 of our Giant Menorahs? Here are some hints to help you on your mission:
Chanukah Fun! Chinese Family Friday Night Dinner & Board Games - TONIGHT
We will be offering a very special Camp Shabbos during the services for the children! Dinner will be served at 5:30pm. Following dinner we will have board games available to play together. The cost to attend is $18 per adult and $10 per child – not to exceed $54 per family. Reservations are necessary to attend by calling 760-943-8891. The menu for the evening follows: Fish & Salad Teriyaki Salmon Green Salad Egg Rolls Crispy Noodles Duck Sauce Soup Chicken Soup with Matzah Balls (aka Chinese Dumplings) Main Course Chicken Lo Mein Beef & Broccoli Fried Rice Steamed Rice Stir Fry Vegetables Dessert Fortune Cookies Almond Cookies Mandarin Oranges Grand Chanukah for Families Party @ The Forum THIS MONDAY Honoring Our Military Heroes Our Annual Chanukah Festival at the Forum Shops in Carlsbad is scheduled for Monday, December 26th from 4-6pm. We will light a giant Menorah, have all sorts of arts-n-crafts projects, and we will great live entertainment featuring our fabulous clowns Tango and Lomax! This year, to honor our military, we will be having an active-duty armed forces representative to light the menorah. There will be lots of delicious Chanukah treats like jelly doughnuts, homemade latkes with apple sauce, and lots more. Prizes for all the children will be given out and there will be raffles as well. Make your plans now to join us for this wonderful event perfect for the whole family! Annual Chanukah ‘Fun-Raiser’ @ The Alters’ – Reservations REQUIRED
Aaron and Naomi Alter have established a beautiful annual tradition for our community as they host a Chanukah Party of epic proportions. Lots of ‘Vegas-style’ games (all for fun) will be available. Prizes for the biggest winners. The entrance fee is $25, which includes all the (strictly Kosher) food and fun you can manage in one night. All proceeds benefit the shul. We will be hosting this lively and enjoyable party on Saturday, December 31st beginning at 7pm. Yes, we realize that it is the secular New Year’s Eve – we thought a beautiful Chanukah party would be a great way to celebrate together and help the shul at the same time. We will have a Havdalah and Menorah Lighting ceremony and then it will be game time. This party is for those 13 and older. To make your reservations or for directions to the Alter’s house please call 760-943-8891 or email [email protected]. MAZEL TOV! Landscape Plans APPROVED (Finally!) Baruch Hashem, thank G-d, our landscape plans have been approved by the City and we are ready to get started. First, a big shout out to our fantastic landscape architect, Rob Mekjian, who has worked incredibly hard to create a plan that is both beautiful and within our budget! Not only will our landscaping be drought-resistant, it will include Biblical plants and a desert-scape. Speaking of budget we are trying to ‘self-perform’ as much of the work as possible so as to minimize costs. That means we are looking for volunteers who have ‘green thumbs’ and are ready to get digging and planting. This volunteering opportunity is also a great way for our high school students to get some of their required volunteer hours that they need. We are also looking to get as much of the plant material donated as possible. We are proud to announce that Ben Williams will be donating the Queen Palms, and George Reh will be donating the plants and materials needed for our dry river bed. Marco Lunaman has also stepped forward to volunteer his abilities and resources to help make this happen. If you would like to volunteer or see the plans please email Rabbi Eilfort. The correct email address is [email protected]. JLI Course – Concludes this Week “How Success Thinks” At the core of “How Success Thinks” are six key productivity concepts, from motivation and goal setting to creativity and relationship building, which explain why some people get so much done. Drawing on 3000 years of Jewish wisdom from the Talmud and Kabbalah – as well as the latest findings in neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral economics – this eye-opening course explains that the most productive people on earth don’t merely act differently; they view the world, and their choices, in profoundly different ways. By learning how to cultivate your signature strengths, adopt a growth mind-set, access your inner well of creativity, deal with weaknesses, and overcome procrastination and other obstacles that lie in the way of your success, Jewish wisdom and positive psychology will help you get more of what you want and less of what you don’t. Wake up and realize your full potential, gain absolute clarity about you’re after and how you’re going to get it, and boost your overall energy and effectiveness as you explore fascinating Jewish insights into the workings of the human psyche. Sign up today by logging onto www.myjli.com. For more information call 760-943-8891 or email [email protected]. The six-week course began on Tuesday, November 15th at 7pm. The cost is $100 per person, but if you bring a friend you get our buy one get one half off deal. Weekly Class Schedule Daily Following Morning Services – Jewish Law with the Rabbi Daily Following Morning Services – Tanya – Chabad Chasidic Philosophy with Rabbi Elia Shabbat: During Mincha – Women’s Issues with the Rebbetzin Tuesday: “How Success Thinks” JLI – 7pm Wednesday: Portion of the Week – 7:30pm No Hebrew School – Hebrew School This Week
Mommy & Me Children learn through play. In a fun group for moms and their babies (ages newborn – 3 years) we encourage your children to discover and explore through interactive and hands-on activities. Let them learn to love our Jewish Heritage. Special Wishes HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out to Elisheva Baron, Muka Eilfort, and all of those celebrating their birthdays this week! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes go out to Ed and Leah Estrin and all of those celebrating their anniversaries this week! We remember Mirel Mithers, Oscar Dover, Aaron Samuel Hoffer, Arnold Gross, 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. Shabbat Services with Meaning & Joy Every Saturday we get together to celebrate the holy Shabbat in song and prayer. Our services are both traditional and user-friendly, as we fully recognize that not everyone has experience ‘Davening’ (praying) in a traditional setting. What those who have joined have found is that the atmosphere in our synagogue is conducive to meaningful meditation. A knowledge of Hebrew is not necessary to participate. In fact, the only thing that is needed is the desire to learn and to connect to the Almighty. It is an enriching experience not to be missed! Shabbat services begin at 10am and conclude at approximately 12:30pm and are followed by a wonderful community lunch. There is no cost to attend and reservations are not needed. Omni La Costa Resort Welcomes Chabad at La Costa Guests We are pleased that our world-famous neighbor, the Omni La Costa Resort, has extended a special program offering all sorts of perks to those who book using the ‘Chabad’ code when booking. The special terms include the lowest room rate available, a reduced resort fee of $15.00 (normally $28.00) and complimentary self-parking (savings of $18.00 per car per day). The resort’s deposit requirement is waived for Chabad guests as well as the three-day cancellation policy. Chadad guests may cancel until 6pm on the day of arrival to avoid a charge of one night’s room and tax. To book your room at the special Chabad rate, call toll-free 800-854-5000 or book online at http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/san-diego-la-costa/meetings/chabad. Or you can find more information or book through our website: www.ChabadatLaCosta.com. Follow the link for Visitor Information. To date more than 400 people have used the Chabad code this year (2016)! Many people have expressed gratitude at having such world-class facilities in such close and convenient proximity to our Shul, and the joy at being to stay at the Omni and walk to Chabad for Shabbat services.
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. 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