12-7-06

During this past year we at Chabad have experienced exponential growth in every area of our Chabad house, shul and school. As you surely noticed, we are currently in the midst of a construction project to expand the facility by 15,000 sq ft in addition to our current 23,000 sq ft facility. The new expansion will include a full high school size gymnasium, 8 classrooms, a science lab and a water-view school library & media center. It will also allow us ample space to host our ever-growing activities for adults & children of all ages.

Along with growth, comes added responsibility. More people turn to us, need us and count on our assistance. It is only through contributions from dedicated and caring people as yourself that we are able to reach out and make a difference in the lives of many! Please, consider supporting our worthy activities before year's end and receive a deduction on this year's income tax. Your generous support will enable us to continue to present the beauty of our heritage in an ever welcoming & professional atmosphere. We're counting on you!

We've made it easier than ever for you to contribute with our online donation forms. Click here for giving opportunities.If you prefer to send a check, you can mail it to Chabad of Port Washington, 80 Shore Rd, Port Washington, NY 11580 .

Take advantage of this final opportunity to receive a tax-deduction for 2006! I look forward to receiving your kind response. Thank You!

OVER 70? PAY NO TAXES on DONATIONS from YOUR IRA:
For 2006 and 2007 only, new Federal legislation allows taxpayers 70 ½ years and older to donate up to $100,000 annually directly from their IRA accounts to qualifying charities without paying federal tax on the distribution. The IRA transfer counts towards the taxpayer's required annual minimum withdrawal and is not taxed as income. This may be an exciting way for you to make a sizable gift to Chabad, especially towards our Capital Campaign for the new building. If you are interested in learning more about details of the Building Campaign, including perpetual Dedication Opportunities, please contact me, rabbi@chabadpw.org.

Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Shalom Paltiel

	Mitzvah Gift Registry

It's not too late to give the gift that keeps giving! If you have not yet participated in this “mitzvah-drive” in honor of Rabbi Paltiel's 40th birthday, it is definitely not too late. Just visit http://www.mitzvahgiftregistry.com/ - browse the newly updated registry and make your selection(s).

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17
FREE ADMISSION * HOT LATKES, DONUTS, COFFEE * COMMUNITY LEADERS | LIVE MUSIC
Main Event: Port Washington - 4PM, LIRR - Main Street
Manhasset - 6:30PM, Park across from Town Hall. Click here for more info.

NEW THIS YEAR!
In addition to the main event, there will be a daily Menorah lighting in Port Washington. Friday, Dec. 15 @ 3:30PM | Saturday, Dec. 16 @ 6:30PM | Sunday, Dec. 17 (Main Event) @ 4:00PM | Mon, Dec. 18–Thurs, Dec. 21 @ 6:30PM | Friday, Dec. 22 @ 3:30PM.

CAR MENORAHS!
Look out for Chanukah Menorahs which will be placed on top of the cars of the rabbis at Chabad House. If you would like to purchase a “car Menorah” for your own car roof-top email: maria@chabadpw.org and she will make the arrangements. This would be extremely exciting for your children (and neighbors' children) while adding Chanukah spirit to the entire community. All told, our community will surely feel the Chanukah spirit this year!

NEW MENORAH FOR MAIN ST!
We have commissioned the construction of a new 12’ attractive steel menorah for Main Street/LIRR, something that will make us all proud - in addition to Manhasset's 6’ menorah, plus an 8’ menorah in Manorhaven in front of Village Hall!

PUBLIC MENORAH DISPLAYS
Again this year, we'll have 4’ decorative menorahs in Stop N’ Shop, King Kullen Port, King Kullen Manhassset, and North Shore Farms. Please thank the management of these stores when you shop there and see the menorahs.

CTC(Chabad Teen Club) MATISYAHU CONCERT
Saturday Night, Dec 16
See Matisyahu in concert and
go backstage to meet and hang out with the star
RSVP required