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This week my family suffered the loss of my grandfather, Saul Stern, Shaul Yechezkel ben Menachem Mendel, who passed away at the age of 89.
“Zeidy”, as he was affectionately called by his many children and grandchildren, was the most beloved I can imagine any “zeidy” can be. I have wonderful memories of many Passover seders and other holidays and summers at his home and then later at my parents' home. He lived in Far Rockaway, blocks from the boardwalk and we would spend weeks in the summer at his home while I was growing up. These memories are very precious to me. He was just the perfect Zeidy.
Zeidy was an American boy and a real yankee. He was born in this country, remembers the 1927 Yankees and brought me my first baseball mitt when I was 7. At the same time he was a strong, dedicated Jew to whom the torah and Hashem were the center of his life. He would frequently speak of his father's dedication to Shabbos observance, telling us that his father would often lose his job at the end of the week in order not to break the Shabbos during the Depression days. What a wonderful inspiration this is to us on the importance of observing Shabbat in these comfortable times!
Zeidy studied a page of Talmud daily and completed the entire seven year cycle of Talmud study numerous times. His most commonly used phrase was “A dank der beshefer” (thanks to the creator). In his essence he was a man of peace and total trust that whatever Hashem does is for the best.
My family will miss him dearly. His legacy is his well over 100 descendents children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who follow his path and example of Torah study and love of Hashem and his people.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Shalom M. Paltiel
P.S. My mother will be sitting shiva along with her mother and siblings until Wednesday morning at 915 Lannette Avenue, Far Rockaway NY. You can email condolences to my mother: [email protected] and to my grandmother, Sylvia Stern at [email protected].
ANNUAL CONVENTION OF CHABAD RABBIS
This weekend, over 2,000 Rabbis from across the globe are gathered in Brooklyn at Lubavitch World Headquarters for our annual international convention. It is so very encouraging and heartwarming to spend the weekend with colleagues from around the globe - it's like a family reunion. It is also a weekend of gaining renewed strength and energy to continue the mission the Lubavitcher Rebbe has empowered us to do. To learn more about this unique, invigorating convention, click here. I also encourage you to read a special article on our website, entitled " The Emissaries" about the Rebbe's vision to change the world... it is fascinating!
Also, this Sunday tune it at 5 pm - the annual banquet culminating the convention will be streaming live on our website! Tune in to be a part of a remarkably extraordinary evening like none other - with over 2,000 Chabad Rabbis and over 1,000 friends and partners of Chabad worldwide. The live broadcast will be available at this link on Sunday: Live Broadcast.
SISTERHOOD EVENT: Mah Jongg Game Night!
If you've joined us for Mah Jongg in the past, you know the fun and enjoyment that goes hand in hand with our thrilling game nights. And if you haven't yet joined us, there's no better time to start. All women are welcome to join us this week for a fabulous evening, Tuesday, November 13, 7:30 pm at Chabad. Please RSVP by emailing our sisterhood coordinator, Tami Ruben, [email protected].
SISTERHOOD EVENT: COOKING WITH SUSIE FISHBEIN!!
Here's your opportunity to see the ever popular chef in action! Watch Susie put together a gourmet meal for you to enjoy! Susie's cookbook series, "Kosher by Design" have won popular acclaim and we're honored to present her at our upcoming sisterhood event. Make your reservations asap for Monday, November 19 - space is very limited. RSVP online: www.chabadpw.org/cooking or call us at 516-767-8672.
COMMUNITY CHANUKAH CELEBRATION: TUES, DECEMBER 4
FREE ADMISSION * HOT LATKES, DONUTS, COFFEE * COMMUNITY LEADERS | LIVE MUSIC.
Main Event: Port Washington - 6PM, LIRR - Main Street
Manhasset - 8PM, Park across from Town Hall
In addition to the main event, there will be a daily Menorah lighting in Port Washington every day at 3:30 PM.
MAGICAL CHANUKAH!! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9
Community-Wide Children's Chanukah Event! Special performance by the famous Magic Al! Join us 12:15 –1:45pm, at Chabad!
• Interactive Chanukah Magic • Magic Prizes for All • Astonishing Fun & Games • Levitating Latkes • Disappearing Donuts • Enchanted Dreidels • Food & Fun for the whole family!
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