9/7/07

Q - Why did G‑d create television? (Seriously. With all the trash and violence it transmits, why?)

A – To be able to show the Chabad Telethon of course!

I don't know if you've ever seen the annual Chabad telethon before, but it is really something to behold. Chassidic rabbis dancing with Hollywood actors and producers to raise funds for Chabad's outreach and social service programs. The annual telethon takes place this Sunday, Septmeber 9, 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM EST, WLNY Channel 55. You can also see it on the web - click here. Take the time to watch at least a part of it. I promise you will feel prouder than ever to be a Part of the Tribe!

Check out what Joey has to say about the Chabad telethon! Click here to view this hilarious, short clip. Also, view the humorous telethon promo video online, click here. And of course, feel free to forward to your friends and family...

Shabbat Shalom!

Rabbi Shalom M. Paltiel

	News @ Chabad

Your old car can still do one more mitzvah!!!
Your Chabad is in need of a good running car to be used by our staff for the upcoming school year. If you have that “other” car sitting in the driveway taking up space and you've been wondering what to do with it – Chabad is here to help! All you've got to do is donate it to us and we will put it to good use for our dedicated staff. Please email [email protected]. We will of course supply you with a tax deduction letter for the full market value of your vehicle.

Membership Drive
As you know, Chabad House is a very secial place which is warm and welcoming to everyone who walks through its doors. Our membership, currently 150 families and growing, is made up of a very diverse group. Our people come from every conceivable segment of the Jewish community: Conservative, Orthodox, Reform, Sefardi, Ashkenazi, observant and secular. We all come together to learn more bout our Jewish heritage, while enjoying the support and family feeling of belonging to a community. Please help us by inviting your friends to visit our congregation and joining our Chabad House --"The Warmest Place Away From Home." Click here for our online membership form.

Chabad Academy of Science & Humanities - Update
Our first few days of school have been exciting for everyone at C.A.S.H. The children came to school anxious to begin the new school year and eager to meet their classmates and teachers. Since the high holidays are so near we decided to arrange a special Rosh Hashanah program for the children. As we know, we dip apples in honey and wish each other a Sweet New Year in honor of Rosh Hashanah. In connection with this tradition and to understand the art of Bee Keeping and how honey is made, a “hands-on” demonstration will be presented by Master Bee Keeper, Ray Lackey from the Long Island Beekeepers Club. This interactive presentation will be held for the students on Tuesday, September 11th. We look forward to sharing our photos with you next week! Click here to see the exciting new initiatives that we are bringing in to the school for this new school year!

Lulav & Sukkah Orders:
Make your family feel a part of this very special Sukkot holiday by purchasing your very own set of Lulav & Etrog (available through Chabad for $30). Also, consider putting up your own sukkah in the backyard! The sukkah is easy to assemble, can be used year after year, it's inexpensive and allows you the opportunity to do a mitzvah that embraces your entire family in the same way our ancestors were embraced by Hashem’s clowds during their 40 year sojourn in the Sinai Dessert. Like I tell my media friends about an event I want them to cover: The Sukkah certainly brings with it lots of exciting, memorable visuals, smells and experiences that your family will look forward to for the rest of the year until next Sukkos. Best of all, we can deliver the sukkah right to your doorstep! Ensure that your family is included in the Holiday spirit - click here to purchase your lulav & etrog and/or Sukkah!

	High Holiday Schedule of Services

Sept. 12 Eve of Rosh Hashana:Services 6:30 PM
Sept. 13 First Day of Rosh Hashana: Services 9:00 AM
Junior Congregation 10:30 AM • Shofar 11:00 AM
Tashlich Service 2:00 PM • Services 6:30 PM
Sept. 14 Second Day of Rosh Hashana: Services 9:00 AM
Junior Congregation 10:30 AM Shofar 11:00 AM • Services 6:30 PM
Sept. 16 Fast of Gedalia: Mincha Services 5:30 PM

Sept. 21 Eve of Yom Kippur: Services 6:30 PM,
Junior Congregation 7:00 PM
Sept. 22 Yom Kippur: Services 9:00 AM • Yizkor 11:00 AM
Junior Congregation 10:30 AM • Neilah 5:30 PM
followed by break the fast 7:35 PM

Parking: Due to the construction (and the holidays...) our parking lot will be closed. Parking is available in both the King Kullen and Stop & Shop parking lots. We have also arranged with the police department that parking will be allowed along the entire length of Channel Drive for the High Holidays, on the North side of the street only.

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Special High Holiday KIDS Services Planned. Register here
You Are invited to a special Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur for Kids at Chabad of Port Washington. * Fun and Interactive Services * Includes Snacks, Games, Prizes & Activities * Separate Groups ages Nursery through Grade 7 * Parental Supervision Not Required * Free of Charge for Adults & Kids * Rosh Hashana Yom Kippur. Services are free. Advance Registration is Required - via above link.

	Torah Studies: Register Today!

Join “Torah Studies” – a weekly course on the Torah portion, applied to day to day life. Click here to learn more or to sign up. More than 30 adults attended the last course in May. This is a 12-week course, beginning October 7, that will give you a good overview of Genesis, the first book of the Torah (Bible) as well as a meaningful running commentary on what its underlying message was and is to each of us, here and now. Start your week with an exciting Torah Lecture along with bagels and coffee in a warm, vibrant setting. It is sure to make a difference in your entire week. Why not give yourself this gift – you deserve it!