| Volume 18 Number 21, 27th of Shvat 5777, February 24th '17 | |
 |
|
|
Chabad Weekly Update
This week’s Kiddush is being sponsored by Arnold Tubis in loving memory of his late wife, Charlotte Ida Tubis, Chasya bas Mordechai. 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!
VERY Special Shabbos THIS Week This Shabbos we will be blessing the upcoming month of Adar, which happens to be the month that has the joyful holiday of Purim. The Code of Jewish Law tells us, “When Adar enters increase (your) joy!” Well, this Shabbos we will be blessing the month of joy, ergo this Shabbos will be extraordinarily joyful. And just how do we make it even more joyful? By YOU joining us! Services begin at 10am SHARP (not to be confused with 11:30). Looking forward to seeing you. Happiness & Hamantaschen! THIS Wednesday Night!
This month, Adar, is known as a time of particular happiness, for it was during this month that the joyous holiday of Purim is celebrated! To properly prepare ourselves for the holiday we will be offering a special “Happiness Seminar.” Wednesday, March 1st, from 7-9pm, Rabbi Eilfort will be teaching “The Secret of Achieving Happiness (Perpetually)!” But that is not all… Our Master Baker, Naomi Alter, will be demonstrating how to make perfect Hamentaschen, which are the special triangular cookies that we eat on Purim. To make reservations or for more information please email [email protected]. There is a modest $10 per person requested donation to cover the cost of materials. Spa for the Soul A ladies indulgence night!! Inspiration, shopping and pampering!! In merit of a complete recovery for Lior Rivka bat Eden.
To commemorate the Fast undertaken by the righteous Queen Esther before her harrowing approach to King Achashvairosh to overturn the horrid decree of the evil Haman, we engage in a fast. Queen Esther fasted for three days, but we only fast for one. Thursday, March 9th from 4:49am – 6:18pm. We are taught that fast days offer us the best possible opportunity to return to our Creator. Purim! Purim! Purim!
This year’s Purim theme is “Purim in Mexico!” We figured if we are going to celebrate with our amigos from the south we better do it before they build the wall! Now, what will a Purim in Mexico Fiesta look like? It will be muy grande wonderful! Not only will we have plenty of authentic decorations, but perhaps more importantly we will have authentic Mexican food (muy deliciouso). Our master chefs of Mexican cuisine, led by the incomparable Kayla Perez, will create a truly delectable menu that will keep your mouth watering long after the meal is over. The meal will feature Posole, Pico de Gallo, Fajitas, a Beef and Vegetarian Taco Bar, Chips and Guacamole, and much more. In addition to the great food we will have lots of Purim fun including, games, entertainment (aka games, pinatas, costume contests, and the Rabbi telling jokes), music, prizes, and so much more. PLEASE COME IN COSTUME! Yes indeed; costume parties are so much fun – so please dress up in your most hilarious costume (or not). The Fiesta begins at 5pm on Purim Day, Sunday, March 12th. The cost to attend is $25 per adult and $10 per child (3-12). Reservations are necessary and are made by calling 760-943-8891 or by sending an email to [email protected]. And be sure to join us on Saturday night, March 12th at 7pm for our evening Megillah Reading and party. It too will be lots of fun as we ‘boo’ the wicked Haman. After the reading there will be some absolutely delicious Hamentaschen for everyone to enjoy! COME ONE, COME ALL! Popular JLI Series Going Strong - This Week: Self Driving Cars Apply mind-bending, brain-twisting, hair-splitting Talmudic reasoning to solve real-life modern dilemmas—situations that actually happened yet seem impossible to solve. What do you do when your gut tells you one thing, and your brain tells you another? Prepare for a mental expedition to mind-wrestle with situations that force us to choose between two reasonable truths. Watch here... Analyze, discuss, and debate Talmudic texts with live interactive polling for an authentic taste of original, dynamic Talmud study. Sign up immediately for this course by responding to this message or by calling 760-943-8891. Haftarah Thought By: Gabbai Harold Reisman Kings II 11:17-12:17 In non-leap years, if Shabbat before Rosh Chodesh Adar is Parshat Mishpatim, the regular Maftir and Haftarah are replaced with readings of Parshat.Shekalim. The Haftarah speaks of Johoiada the Kohen who led the destruction of idols and established proper administration of the Temple. Jehoash became king (at age 7) and reigned for 40 years. Under his tenure, a novel method was established for collecting money for Temple repair (possible the first pushke). The Parshah of Shekalim is the first of four that leads us through four stages of preparation for Pesach. The Haftarah reminds us that both the government and the priesthood must be beyond reproach and must act as proper guides for all Jews - in charitable giving, in proper use of funds and in every person's thoughts and actions in all the weeks leading to the great holiday of Pesach. Weekly Class Schedule Daily Following Morning Services – Jewish Law with the Rabbi Daily Following Morning Services – Tanya – Chabad Chasidic Philosophy with Rabbi Elia Tuesday: JLI Talmud Interactive – Ethical Conundrums. 7pm Wednesday: Happiness and Hamentaschen – 7pm Hebrew School This Week
Special Wishes HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes go out to Yossi Nigri, and all of those celebrating their birthdays this week! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes go out to all of those celebrating their anniversaries this week! May Fran Sekela and Roz Mintz be blessed with a full and complete recovery! We Remember Ephraim Lieberman, Shirley Lerner, Sylvia Lebovitz, William Lebovitz, Vladamir Galperin, Max Weksler, David Steelman, Charlotte Tubis, Feige Seigal, and all of those who have a Yarzeit this week. ### A Comm-Unity for You (and Me) Belonging to a Jewish Community is not only gratifying and fulfilling it is also extremely important, for within the community one finds a place to connect with G-d and one’s soul, a place of learning and spiritual enrichment, a great source of friends, a place to bestow one’s Jewish legacy upon his or her child/ren, and so much more. Check out www.ChabadatLaCosta.com to learn more. The beauty of OUR Jewish Community is that we offer so many different options that everyone is sure to find something enriching and meaningful. Below please find a partial list of some of our current offerings. If you have never come by before pick an item or two and try it out. If you have already tried an item or two find another one that sounds interesting and give it a whirl. “Connection” – that is the name of the game and that is precisely what you will find here! *Daily Minyan *Shabbat Services *Weekly Kiddush Luncheon *Mysticism Classes *Torah Portion Class *Hebrew School *Bar/Bat Mitzvah Training *Mommy and Me *Family Friday Night Services and Dinner *Women’s Group *Youth Activities *Pastoral Counseling *Holiday Programming *Community Meals *Hospital Visitation *Weekly Email Updates *Hospital Visitation *Mezuzah Campaign *Jewish Heritage Workshops *Jewish Learning Institute Affiliate 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. 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? 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. 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 visithttp://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? Watch this 10 minute video: http://www.westlandinc.com/downloads/10MinMG/player.html Neal Sperling Business Development Highly talented, highly experienced business development/marketing consultant to wide range of businesses and non-profits can help you to find innovative new ways to raise money, launch, brand, market, sell, merchandise, and promote your products, services, and organization. Has written and improved wide variety of business plans, marketing plans, obtained major grants/new funding for a wide variety of ventures. Has unique ability to study most any business, quickly and creatively identify new sources of potential revenue, reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and drive more sales in the quickest time frames. Recognized expert on how to drive new sales via the internet. 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. |
|
Kiddush Sponsor
The Fast of Esther
