12-29-06

A Word From the Rabbi

With the end of 2006 approaching, I want to thank you for your continuing interest in Chabad's work. Your partnership is very meaningful, and your generosity is much appreciated. I'd also like to ask you to remember Chabad when you make your year-end charitable donations. All contributions are tax-deductible, and you can give your gift online now by clicking here. Each act of kindness can make a real difference in someone's life. And it's not too late to make a difference in 2006. It's now easier than ever to make your donation - click here for our secure online donation form. You can also drop off your check at Chabad, 80 Shore Road, Port Washington or call in your donation: 516-767-TORAH. Thank you again for enabling Chabad to reach out to help the community — and for considering an additional donation before year's end. In the merit of your compassion, I pray that G‑d will bless you with good health, happiness, and peace. Sincerely, Rabbi Shalom M. Paltiel

	Upcoming Events

MAHJONG CLUB - FOR WOMEN
Chabad Women's Circle invites you to another evening of Mahjong! Our fist Mahjong evening was such a smashing success and there has been tremendous interest in doing this on a regular basis. We are happy to announce our next Mahjong evening Tuesday, January 7th, 7:30 pm. This will be the last “Mahjong for Dummies” evening (Last chance to learn the game). After this, we plan to meet for a monthly Mahjong evening. RSVP by emailing [email protected].

ADULT EDUCATION COURSE: THE BOOK OF EXODUS
We're pleased to present a new, exciting course by Torah Studies "Birth: The Book of Exodus, Shemot." Every Sunday Morning, Beginning January 14, 10:00 am – 11:20 am at Chabad of Port Washington. The fee is $50 for the complete 10 week course (textbooks included) or $7 per individual class (plus textbook fee of $13). It's now as simple as can be to register: simply log on to www.chabadpw.org/458931 and submit your registration and payment. For more information, please call: 516-767-TORAH (8672) or email: [email protected] .

The book of Shemot begins the story of the Israelites' forty-year journey to the Holy Land: From slavery in Egypt and miraculous escape to receiving the Torah at Sinai and the episode of the golden calf; restoring their relationship with G‑d to building the Tabernacle as a dwelling for the divine. In ten weekly classes, the Exodus Series extracts essential lessons that will change the way you look at leadership, liberty, livelihood, law, giving and personal growth. Join Us!

MONTHLY SHABBAT DINNERS @ CHABAD
Take advantage of a beautiful opportunity to spend Shabbat together each month! Our third Shabbat dinner for the year will take place next Shabbat, January 12th! Join us for meaningful & enjoyable Shabbat experience, complete with song, stories, insight and of course great food and fabulous company!

Services: 6:00 p.m. • Dinner: 7:00 p.m. $20 Adults; $10 Children; $60 Family Maximum. RSVP required by the Wednesday prior to each event. Call us at 516-767-8672 ext. 1 or email [email protected]. New! Click here to RSVP!

Please mark your calendar with the dates of the Shabbat dinners: January 12, 2007 • February 2, 2007 • March 16, 2007 • April 20, 2007 • May 18, 2007 • June 8, 2007.

	News at Chabad

CTC had its first trip of the year on the first Saturday night of Chanukah to go see MATISYAHU at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC! Our group of 40 strong boarded the train amidst great excitement. The show was great and Matisyahu even left the stage together with Rabbi Ilan to dance through the crowd, coming right into the section where the CTC was sitting. After the show CTC'ers got the opportunity to meet the star and have some pictures taken. The trip was awesome and CTC'ers are looking forward to a new year of community service and especially to the mid-winter Shabbaton in February. ~~~ If you passed by Shop & Stop or King Kullen on Sunday December 3rd you were surely greeted by the CTC conducting its annual holiday Food & Toy Drive. Taking the cold weather in stride, CTC'ers raised hundreds of pounds of non-perishable foods and toys for distribution at area shelters and soup kitchens. Great job CTC.

Bat Mitzvah Club tours Brooklyn! On Sunday December 3rd the Bat Mitzvah Club traveled to Crown Heights Brooklyn for a tour of the world famous Jewish Children's Museum during which they saw innovative Chanukah production, Macabees. After the tour the girls made their way through the shops of Kingston Avenue and got a great pizza dinner. Thanks to David & Fern Weingast for helping with transportation.

The Port Washington Chanukah Family Extravaganza a great success this year. Kids of all ages got to participate in fun booths from donut decorating to building a gigantic Lego menorah to the menorah squirt out competition. There were many beautiful crafts and lots of great food. As an added bonus, Judah Macabee was present for pictures. (Photos of the event can be seen at www.chabadpw.org)