3/13/08

A Word from the Rabbi

Purim is upon us! It comes just once a year; a day to celebrate the miraculous survival of our people, “in those days, at this time”. Purim shouts out loud and clear: Am Yisroel Chai! Regardless of what enemies arise against us Hashem is with us, his beloved people. This is cause for celebration. Don’t miss this once a year opportunity of celebrating and thanking Hashem for His kindness and love towards us. Join our Purim celebrations on Purim night, March 20, and do your best to follow the customs of the day: 1: Hear the Megillah once at night and then again during the day; 2: Give gifts of food to a friend; 3: Gifts to the Poor (charity); 4: Partake in a Purim Feast. If you’re brave enough, come in costume – adults too. Why not? It’s Purim! Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Shalom M Paltiel

	Upcoming Events

POWER SUNDAYS - ADULT EDUCATION beginning THIS SUNDAY!
Oh, the things people will do to “find themselves”—traveling to Tibet and Timbuktu, spending time on a therapist’s couch... Yet, the answers can be found in a book you probably own already. No, not Freud’s “Interpretation of Dreams.” Your Chumash, or Bible. Perhaps you read it every week or maybe you received it as a Bar Mitzvah gift and it’s been unused since then. Either way, Chabad of Port Washington’s upcoming JLI course, “Gaining Control – The Book of Leviticus” can help you apply the concepts found in the Torah to your everyday life.

It's not too late to join us for our Sunday morning "Torah Studies" series. This meaningful & enjoyable adult education course for men and women is held in the social hall at Chabad every Sunday morning, complete with a sumptuous brunch and great company! Take a closer look at Judaism and explore the timeless messages of the weekly Torah Portion throughout time. All are welcome: 10:00—11:20 am. Click here for more information and to register - it's not too late!

PURIM WITH CHABAD

Thursday, March 20

7:15 PM
* Evening Services
* Megillah Reading
* Special Children's Program
Evening Services begins at 7:15 PM, Megillah Reading for adults begins at 7:30 PM.

Special children’s program begins PROMPTLY at 7:15 PM, featuring megillah reading with slideshow of our children in the Purim story,
masquerade party and entertainment by The Flying Robertini: * Stilt Walking * Fire Eating * Extreme Juggling * Extraordinary Balancing Acts. No RSVP required!

8:30 PM
PURIM DINNER
Stay with us after Megillah reading for Chinese Buffet Dinner by Cho-Sen Village, Open Bar and entertainment. Featuring The Greatest PURIM Show on Earth! Starring "The Machatanim Band" including a cast of fantastic musicians, world class harmonica player, yiddish and klezmer music, golden oldies, dance and comedy. Covert: Adults -$25, Children ages 6-18: $15. Babysitting available for children under 6 years. Business attire (or be creative.) CLICK HERE TO RSVP.

Friday, March 21, 7:00 AM
Morning Services & Megillah Reading

Friday, March 21, 9:00 AM
Megillah Reading

All Purim Services & Events are held at Chabad of Port Washington
80 Shore Road, Port Washington, NY 11050

	George Kalinsky's work featured in Times Square!

Longstanding Chabad member George Kalinsky, who has been the photographer at Madison Square Garden for the past 35 years, we recently chosen to have his work displayed on billboard in Times Square. Click here to see some of the billboards.

george has been involved with our Chabad for the past 17 years, from the very beginning before we had our own Chabad House and we would meet at the office of Dr. Brownstein for Lunch 'N Learn every week. He has been a good friend and staunch supporter and member of our Chabad ever since. Although he and his wife June have moved to New York City close to 10 years ago, he still remains active in our Chabad, and now his children Lee and Michelle have become involved and his grandson Joshua attends our Florence Brownstein Preschool.

George, we are very proud of you and all you have accomplished.

	Berkowitz Gan Israel Day Camp!

Camp Gan Israel Registration is open! It's that time of year again - watching the snowfall while dreaming of bright, sunny, happy days at Berkowitz Gan Israel Day Camp. Turn your children's dreams into reality and sign them up today! Our online registration form is just a click away: www.BGIDC.org/register. Our website is also fully updated: click here to browse.