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Chabad of Port Washington Email: rabbi@chabadpw.org Voice: 516-767-8672 www.ChabadPW.org
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So, Egypt believes that the Holocaust was an invention of U.S. intelligence and the six million Jews who disappeared, simply moved to America during the war. Just ask Fathi Shihab- Eddim, a top aide of the Egyptian President.
These outrageous claims should be used to motivate us positively. The Jewish population in the U.S. today is less than 5.5 million, but perhaps we should all take part in helping to bring the number to six million.
The younger among us can simply give birth to an addition Jewish child, while the rest of us can spiritually give birth, by introducing another Jew to his heritage.
Let's get to work!
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Shalom M. Paltiel
P.S. Please join the monthly farbrengen, this Shabbat after kiddush lunch.
Monthly FARBENGEN takes place the Shabbat prior to the new month known as Shabbos Mevorchim, the Shabbat of Blessing - as it blesses the new month.
Click here to learn more about "Farbrengen"
Click here to learn more about the significance of Shabbos Mevorchim.
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An original presentation by Rabbi Anchelle Perl of Chabad Mineola.
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Edward I. Koch, Mayor of NYC | 1978-1989
Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch was buried at Trinity Cemetery. His gravestone is inscribed with a quote from murdered journalist Daniel Pearl: "My father is Jewish, my mother is Jewish, I am Jewish."
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Living with Integrity: Sunday, 10 AM
Lesson 3 | Charity
When faced with a choice to save the whales, feed the starving in Africa, or give to your local synagogue, where should your charitable priorities lie? Do taxes, tuition, and community dues count as charity? Should you give to a beggar when he may use your donation to buy drugs or alcohol?
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Singles Event: Sunday, February 10, 7 PM
At Chabad of Port Washington
Please join us for a great singles event featuring: Comedian Shaun Eli with sushi, drinks & lots of fun.
Jews of all backgrounds are welcome.
Fee: $20 in advance or $30 at the door
RSVP to: oolala77@gmail.com
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Parenting Class | Wednesday, 10:45 AM
Monthly parenting class lead by Sara Paltiel of Chabad Port Washington.
Click here for more info. Please RSVP by calling the office 516 767 8672.
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Purim on Fire | February 23-24
Don't miss this year's annual Purim bash featuring Keith Leaf Dynamic Amazing Fire Juggling Show!
Purim Costume Contest with PRIZES
Child Friendly Megillah Reading
Hamentashen & Graggers
An Event for the Entire Family
ALL ARE WELCOME - NO CHARGE
Sponsor $180
Click here for more info and full Purim schedule.
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What Are Women Hiding?
By: Rabbi Aron Moss | Sydney, Australia
Question: Why does Judaism command women to keep their bodies covered? Is there something shameful or evil about a woman's body? If men can't control their urges then it's their problem, not women's. Why should a woman have to hide herself just so others shouldn't be tempted?
Answer: You are assuming that the only reason for modest dress is to avoid temptation. While this may be the case in other religions, for Judaism this is not true. The Jewish way of modest dress is not so much about how other people view women, but more about how women view themselves.
Covering something doesn't always mean being ashamed of it. Have you ever noticed how we treat a Torah scroll? We never leave it lying around open. It is hidden behind many layers. The Torah is kept inside a synagogue, in the Ark, behind a curtain, wrapped in a mantle, held tightly closed with a belt. It is only ever taken out when it is to be used for its holy purpose, to be read during the prayer service. For those special times we carefully draw the curtain, open the doors of the ark, bring out the Torah, uncover it and unwrap it. As soon as we have finished we immediately wrap it up again and put it away...
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Community News
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CONDOLENCES
Our condolences to Michael Wach, a member and supporter of our Chabad for 20 years, on the passing of his beloved wife Ronny. We wish him only simchas and good news in the future. May he take pride in his beautiful family.
Michael Wach
BIRTHDAYS
Zina Zalta 2/8
Sarah Lauren Farhadian 2/9
Mr. David Weingast 2/9
Fern Weingast 2/11
Arianna Klusky 2/10
Barbara Resnick 2/11
Bilha Spatz 2/11
Carol Brenner 2/14
ANNIVERSARY
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Pinner 2/14
YARTZEITS
Herbert Burman,
2/8/2013 | Shevat 28, 5773
observed by
Russ & Audrey Burman
Ralph Resnick, (Reuven ben Yaakov) 2/8/2013 | Shevat 28, 5773
observed by
Robert Resnick
Jim Kay, (Yaakov ben Lev)
2/9/2013 | Shevat 29, 5773
observed by
Martin & Mary Kay
Leila Waxman,
(Rochel Leah bas Avigdor Hakohen) 2/11/2013 | Adar 1, 5773
observed by
Bart & Dorothy Waxman
Bella Charney, (Bluma)
2/12/2013 | Adar 2, 5773
observed by Sophia Charney
Sheldon Bashinsky,
2/13/2013 | Adar 3, 5773
observed by
Evan & Marlene Friedberg
Mary Ruth Weingast,
2/14/2013 | Adar 4, 5773
observed by
David & Fern Weingast
*CLICK HERE to convert any regular calendar date, birthday or Yahrtzeit to its corresponding Jewish-calendar date!
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| Parshah |
 In the Details
There are those who believe that what is holy in Judaism is its broad vision, never so compellingly expressed as in the Decalogue at Sinai. The truth, however, is that G‑d is in the details.
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 Being Superwoman
One of the most transformative times of my life was my junior year in college, when I studied abroad in Israel. It was not an easy year-actually, one of the most difficult of my life-but hard and life-changing often go hand in hand.
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 eXtreme Kabbalistic Cooking
If life is how you cook it, then what dish are you? A delightful cream pie? Or a walking, smoking barbecue? Personally, there's only so much cream pie I can take.
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 Coping with Suicide
Recently, my nephew was found dead in his room. My sister is not coping well-she seems to be in denial. Nobody wants to discuss this. Please give me some advice.
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Parshat Mishpatim
Following the revelation at Sinai, G‑d legislates a series of laws for the people of Israel. These include the laws of the indentured servant; the penalties for murder, kidnapping, assault and theft; civil laws pertaining to redress of damages, the granting of loans and the responsibilities of the "Four Guardians"; and the rules governing the conduct of justice by courts of law.
Also included are laws warning against mistreatment of foreigners; the observance of the seasonal festivals, and the agricultural gifts that are to be brought to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem; the prohibition against cooking meat with milk; and the mitzvah of prayer. Altogether, the Parshah of Mishpatim contains 53 mitzvot-23 imperative commandments and 30 prohibitions.
G‑d promises to bring the people of Israel to the Holy Land, and warns them against assuming the pagan ways of its current inhabitants.
The people of Israel proclaim, "We will do and we will hear all that G‑d commands us." Leaving Aaron and Hur in charge in the Israelite camp, Moses ascends Mount Sinai and remains there for forty days and forty nights to receive the Torah from G‑d. |
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