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"One Mitzvah brings to another" say the Sages. Goodness is addictive and contagious. Like the ripples that are created when a pebble is tossed into a pond, every good thought, word, or deed leaves in its wake a consequence of blessing, goodness, health and peace of mind. (Ah... at times it seems no good deed goes unpunished? That's for another discussion)...
In the past, this was a spiritual concept that was difficult to comprehend and had to be taken on faith. G‑d's gift of modern technology which is turning the world into a global village makes it easier to appreciate this truism. Today, the consequences of our actions are immediate via the internet, Facebook, twitter, texting, email, etc. When a devastating earthquake strikes in one corner of the globe, almost immediately images, videos, and the personal tragedy of millions is experienced by the entire global community. Within 24 hours millions of dollars in relief come pouring in from around the world.
Enter Eden Harrari, a graduate of the Chabad Hebrew School who recently celebrated her Bat Mitzvah at Chabad. Her Bat Mitzvah project (www.EdensMitzvahs.com) was to post a mitzvah she does each day, while encouraging friends and family to do the same. A modern day, living example of the positive ripple effect of a Mitzvah. (Eden is now part of an international contest of Jewish children doing goodness. Vote for Eden here: www.PowerofJewishChildren.com. It'll make us proud and also help our Chabad).
A congregant who recently began putting on Tefillin each day told me that he makes a point to keep his study door open while he does the mitzvah to inspire his children to follow his example and be more active Jewishly. I said to the fellow: "Nice idea, but not necessary. You can close the door. They'll know... "So the next time you're faced with a decision whether or not to do a mitzvah (e.g. you wake up on Shabbat morning and you can't decide where to go - Shul... or back to bed), remember the power of your actions; they're contagious, they don't end with you alone (e.g. your adult children will eventually find out you've been showing up at Shul on Shabbat mornings... Before long (after they recover from the shock) they'll be attending their own Shul - without telling you of course - or doing some other mitzvah to bring more meaning to their lives). Let's keep doing mitzvahs, acts of goodness, kindness and yiddishkeit. It's all over the place; it's spreading like... Facebook!
Shabbat Shalom!
Rabbi Shalom M Paltiel
P.S. VOTE FOR EDEN:
Please take a moment to vote for Chabad's very own Eden Harari, whose Bat Mitzvah project website has made her a candidate to win grand prize in the Power of Jewish Children Competition. Eden's website charts her doing of a Mitzvah a day and encourages others to log their Mitzvahs as well. Please take one minute to vote in the blue Chessed Award column at www.PowerofJewishChildren.com. Your vote will help Eden as well as Chabad of Port Washington. Forward this email to your friends so they can vote too.
P.P.S. THINK YOUR LIFE IS TOUGH? Click here -
It'll put things into perspective... and you smile!
Thank you to Thea Farhadian for submitting this.
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More than you need.
An address to the members of the Machne Israel Development Fund.
Click here to watch an 8 minute clip.
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Chabad Teen Club & NCSY join to host Teen Shabbaton in Chabad this Shabbat
All High School age teens are invited to join Chabad Teen Club and NCSY for a Shabbaton this Friday night and Shabbat afternoon at Chabad of Port Washington. Festive Shabbat meals will be served, singing, discussions and activities. We expect a large turn-out of local Jewish high school students who are involved with Chabad Teens as well as NSCY at Schreiber.
Friday Night, March 4 | 7 PM | includes Shabbat dinner
Saturday, March 5 | 12:30 PM | includes Shabbat lunch
- No RSVP required
- Free of Charge
- Come to one part or both
- Bring a friend
Email: [email protected] for more info.
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Donate a car and receive a full tax deduction for the full market value of the vehicle.
Email [email protected] to donate.
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Introducing JLI for Teens: OMG!
The Battle between Faith and Logic.
Sundays, Mar 6 - Apr 10 | 6 - 7:30 PM
At Chabad Port Washington | 80 Shore Road
Fee: $90.00
(no student will be turned away due to lack of funds)
Ages: High School, Grades 9-12
Click here for more info and to register.
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Mondays | 9:45 -10:45 am
Michelle Lublin, of Om Sweet Om together with Sara Paltiel, director of Chabad of Port Washington, invite you to to join us for a spectacular Mommy and Me with Yoga
Yoga, Music & Movement in a Preschool setting.
Click here for more info and to register online.
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Purim Festivities for the Entire Family
MAIN EVENT - PURIM FAMILY PARTY & SHOW featuring the renowned TWINS FROM FRANCE
Sat evening, 8 PM. Click here for details.
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 Mikvah, Marriage & the Jewish Woman
Given by our very own Sara Paltiel
Sunday, April 3 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM
How can Mikvah help my marriage?
Is Torah Judaism chauvinistic?
Join us for an eye opening, honest discussion on these provocative issues.
Fee: $15, $25 couple; free to TML JLI students
Bagel brunch & coffee
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20th Anniversary Dinner
Please save the date for the annual dinner celebrating our 20th anniversary. The dinner will take place on Thursday, April 7th in the brand new ADAM KATZ ATHLETIC CENTER at Chabad of Port Washington.
Click here for more info and to RSVP.
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Where are all the Pretty Girls?
By: Rabbi Aron Moss
Sydney, Australia
I am open to being set up with girls and have been on a few blind dates. But it's going nowhere. I'm just not attracted to the girls I'm set up with. Are there no good-looking girls around?
Click here to read full article.
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Adam Katz, Esq., President
Frank Arnold
Bert Brodsky
Martin H. Brownstein, M.D.
Howard Fensterman, Esq.
M. Allan Hyman, Esq.
Sara E. Paltiel
Rabbi Shalom M. Paltiel
Alan Rosenzweig
Alan Salzbank
Michael Samuel
Felix Sater
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Daily Thought
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Not Doing
There are times when love can kill. There are times when you love someone so much, you cannot allow him to breathe.
He must do things the way you understand is best for him- because you cannot bear that one you love so much should be in any way distant from the truth as you know it.
"After all," you imagine, "I must do for him what I would have done for myself!"
But true love makes room for the one you love.
True love is best expressed not in what you do and what you say, but in what you do not do, and what you do not say.
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Library Time at Florence Brownstein Preschool with Morah Diane Katz, our school's librarian.
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CONDOLENCES
Our Condolences to Avi and Orit Shilian on the passing of Orit's father. May we share only Smachot!
BIRTHDAYS
Rebecca Kessler 3/4
Tamara Kobin 3/5
Roman Itkin 3/7
Aliza Herz 3/8
Arnie Herz 3/8
Boaz Edidin 3/10
Benjamin Firestone 3/10
ANNIVERSARY
Alan & Linda Sandman 3/5
YARTZEITS
Ester Sherman (Ester bas Sinai),
observed by Donald & Arlene Markowitz,
Adar I 29 - 3/5
Leila Waxman (Rochel Leah bas Avigdor Hakohen), observed by Bart & Dorothy Waxman, Adar II 1 - 3/7
Bella Charney, observed by Ted & Sophia Charney, Adar II 2 - 3/8
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Parshat Pekudei
Moses makes an accounting of the gold, silver and copper donated by the people for the making of the Mishkan. Betzalel, Ahaliav and their assistants make the Eight Priestly Garments — the Apron, Breastplate, Cloak, Crown, Hat, Tunic, Sash and Breeches — according to the specifications communicated to Moses in the Parshah of Tetzaveh.
The Mishkan is completed and all its components are brought to Moses, who erects it and anoints it with the holy Anointing Oil, and initiates Aaron and his four sons into the priesthood. A cloud appears over the Mishkan, signifying the Divine Presence that has come to dwell within it. |
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