6-1-06

Dear Friends,

Wow! What a great celebration of 15 years! The delightful reception set the tone for a wonderful Dinner evening, beginning with the school choir, which moved us to tears with the song on the Holocaust and then lifted our spirits with their upbeat “I Believe” song of Jewish survival. The school video was a homerun – giving us a glimpse of all the action at Chabad Academy of Science and the Humanities.

Our esteemed honorees—Mr. Michael Faltischek, Lenny and Susan Lebovitch, Maurice Mandelbaum and Jonathan Mandelbaum—spoke eloquently and briefly and the Rabbi went on and on as usual. The spontaneous Chasidic dance was great and Carol Arnold’s voice over was fantastic (she should be doing this professionally!) Some lucky winners of the exciting raffle went home with fabulous prized and big smiles on their faces! And of course, Gary Wallin & orchestra put the final touches to a wonderful evening.

The honorees and I were touched by all who made the effort to join us at the dinner last night and truly appreciate the thoughtfulness of the many who submitted journal ads and contributions over the last several weeks. It's been most encouraging to see that our community and friends value and appreciate the vital work carried out by Chabad.

I would also like to express our overwhelming gratitude to the guest of honor, the dinner chairmen, to all on the committee and countless volunteers for their tireless efforts in making the dinner the tremendous success it was.

Wishing you a very Happy Shavuos and I look forward to seeing you in Shul!

Rabbi Shalom Paltiel

Baby Paltiel's Bris
According to tradition, we don’t extend invitations to a bris as it is so special and significant, that one would be unable to turn down such an invitation and would be required to attend. Therefore, Sara and I are notifying you of the bris of our son and it would be most meaningful to us to have you join us at this special celebration to be held tomorrow, Friday June 2nd, following services. Of course, with the dinner and all the exciting events of this week, we didn’t have time to make phone calls, so please consider this a personal note.

Camp Gan Israel - You in for 2006?
Many a child has been known to wait all year to come back to Gan Israel! Campers enjoy a wide range of exciting activities and field trips in a warm and spirited atmosphere, cultivating pride and love for their Jewish heritage. Don’t forget to register your child for an experience they’ll never forget and will forever cherish! Register today. Your child will thank you.

Visit our state-of-the-art website for all you need to know about the Berkowitz Gan Israel Day Camp. Log on to www.bgidc.org to find out about our camp, view photos from last year, and even register online!

	Community Events: Please Join Us!

JUNE 1, SHAVUOT: KABBALAH @ MIDNIGHT
In keeping with the tradition of studying all night long on Shvuot, join us for late night study along with light refreshments. No RSVP. Just show up! Study begins at 11:00 pm on Thursday evening.

JUNE 2: SHAVUOT SERVICES & ICE CREAM PARTY
Join us for a special reading of the Ten Commandments, on the occasion of the anniversary of the Revelation at Sinai more than 3300 years ago. Torah reading will be held at 10:00 AM and will be followed by a spirited ice cream party and holiday lunch for the entire family. Hebrew School reading of the Ten Commandments and Ice Cream Party at 6:30 PM, followed by Services at 7:00 PM.

JUNE 11: COMMUNITY-WIDE BLOOD DRIVE
Reserve the date of June 11, 2006, 8:30 AM to come by to Chabad to give blood. The goal is to collect 26 pints of blood for the Long island Blood Service. Please click to email Mark Fogel to confirm your participation in this tremendous mitzvah! We can literally save lives with this small act.

JUNE 18: COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
C.A.S.H. Max & Ruth Schwartz/Florence Brownstein Preschool Commencement Exercises.

JUNE 18: GRADUATION
Chabad Hebrew School graduation.

JUNE 28: TRIBUTE EVENING
Join all 22 Chabad Centers on Long Island for an evening of learning and inspiration, commemorating the Rebbe’s Yahrzeit. The Dinner and mini-academic conference will be held at the Huntington Town House, beginning at 5 pm. Couvert is $45 / Sponsor: $180.

Part I: 5:00 pm-6:45 pm: Pre-Dinner Academic Forum
“The Depth & Breadth of the Educational Teachings of the Rebbe”
Part II: 7:00 pm-9:15 pm: Dinner and Program

Please click here for further information and call Maria to RSVP: 516-767-TORAH.

JULY 3: CAMP GAN ISRAEL BEGINS
First day of Ethel & Irving Berkowitz Gan Israel Day Camp.