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Last week, history was made in the Port Washington Jewish community: For the first time ever, a parade took place in Port that celebrated a Jewish holiday and Jewish life in general. The students and parents of our Hebrew School, along with friends and other community members, came out to be a part of history! The Nassau County Police led the parade of children and adults, who marched along Shore Road and Manorhaven Blvd., proudly displaying signs with themes of Torah, mitzvahs and acts of kindness. The children chanted and sang. Festive Jewish music played. Many motorists joined the joyous chorus with their horns sounding their approval (or otherwise). It was a Kiddush Hashem, a proud display of Jewish pride and solidarity, which this wonderful country affords us.
Kudos to RabbiWeinberg for organizing the entire event from beginning to end, including the festive BBQ in Manorhaven Park that followed. Special Guest to the BBQ was Port Washington School District Superintendent Dr. Geoffrey Gordon. No, he didn’t come as “Scholar in Residence”. Dr. Gordon came because his son is enrolled in the Chabad Hebrew School, the absolute best, most comprehensive, most educationally sound and most fun Hebrew School experience available anywhere in town. (Find out more at: www.funhebrewschool.org)
Best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Shalom M. Paltiel
May 18 - Monthly Shabbat Dinner for the Community
Enjoy a beautiful Friday night dinner together with families from our community! Services at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm. RSVP required by May 16 www.chabadpw.org or call 516-767-TORAH.
May 20 - Torah Studies Journeys Series #3
 "Journeys” - on the book of Numbers. Find out how how the Journeys of our ancestors replay themselves in our daily lives—sign up for this 8-week course, Sunday mornings, 10:00—11:20 am. Register online: www.chabadpw.org/journeys.
New Tanya Class Now in Session:
This new weekly Tanya class explores kabbalistic teachings and meets every Saturday 8:45 am to 9:30 am - led by Rabbi Paltiel. No knowledge of Hebrew reading necessary as the text will be in English. Registration is free, but a book purchase is necessary—call for info: 767-TORAH and to sign up.
Sixteenth Annual Dinner! Please RSVP...
 Our annual dinner is less than 4 weeks away, paying tribute to our worthy honorees: David Alpert, Ira and Stephanie Mark, Zelik Sander, Sam Suzuki. Dinner Chairman: Adam Katz.
Mark your calendar - Thursday, June 7th, 2007. Take advantage of our online reservation system where you can view sample ads and successfully submit your reservation in no time - log on to: www.chabadpw.org/dinner. If you missed the invitation in the mail, you can download it on our website! We look forward to receiving your response!
Women's Lecture on Mysticism
You are cordially invited to attend a fascinating lecture... The Mystical Emanations of the Hebrew Month of Tammuz with Guest speaker, Chaya Franklin. All women are encouraged to join us on Thursday, June 14, 2007, 8:00 pm at Chabad. Please reserve your seat for this memorable evening. Contact: Francine Frede at (516) 965-0796 or franfrede@yahoo.com.
Mrs. Chaya Franklin is the director and founder of the International Book-a-Thon, the annual program sponsored by Kehot Publication Society, the Educational division of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch. Mrs. Franklin has lectured for over 26 years to women’s groups in the Tri-state area and Mid-West. She has also directed monthly programs exploring basic Jewish concepts such as Shabbat, Marriage, and Kashrut.“ She designed a syllabus expounding on “the mystical dimensions of the Hebrew months” as well as yearly course work on “women in Tanach”, “The Seven days of Creation”, and “The mystical emanations of the Hebrew Letters”. She lectures at Hunter College and NYU as a guest speaker for Hillel College Youth, as well as Haddassah, Emunah women, and for the Jewish Learning Institute. She is a graduate of Hunter College and Teacher’s Institute for women. Mrs. Franklin is a proud mother of ka"h 13 children, and a grandmother of 2.(k"y) She is passionate about Jewish education and inspires peers with her knowledge, wit, and enthusiasm.
Daily Mincha service now available in Port:
Our Middle school - Chabad Academy of Science & the Humanities (C.A.S.H.) – began a daily Mincha (afternoon) prayer service this week. The school's principal, Rabbi Noteh Glogauer, decided to establish the Mincha minyan now that the school had a minyan of its own (the requisite quorum of 10 men over Bar Mitzvah age). Our 8th grade class now has 10 Bar Mitzvah boys which makes the minyan possible. The Mincha minyan begins each weekday (school day) at 1:50 PM sharp and lasts about 15 minutes. The community is invited to join the minyan. If you know anyone in town who is saying kaddish and would like a minyan for mincha please pass this information along to them.
Chabad Hebrew School Friday Night Shabbat Dinner - May 11
Hebrew School families and friends are about to experience the joy of
Shabbat with lessons, songs, games and plays prepared by each Hebrew School class. Candle Lighting: 6:30 pm, Kiddush: 7:00 pm.
Bat Mitzvah Club Shabbaton
Our Bat Mitzvah Club members gather together once a month for projects, discussions, trips and all sorts of neat stuff! This unique club is open to the entire community, catering to 11-12 year old girls, preparing them for their Bat Mitzvah milestone through exciting and meaningful programs. This Shabbos, the 14 young ladies are in for a real treat - their very own Bat Mitzvah Club Shabbaton! They will be spending an entire Shabbat at Chabad, beginning today with Challah baking and continuing with fun games, great meals, singing and a whole lot more. After Shabbat, the girls are off to laser tag and pizza! To find out more about our bat mitzvah club, click here.
Shavuot Ice Cream Party - May 23!
This Shavuot make your Sundae on Wednesday! Hear the
10 Commandments read from the Torah, followed by a grand ice cream party! All are welcome! No charge! First Party: 10:30 - 12:00 am; Second Party: 6:30 - 7:00 pm. RSVP appreciated: 767-TORAH or youth@chabadpw.org.
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