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Around the Community Cub Scout Pack 1818 Present Colors at Long Island Nets Game
ub Scout Pack 1818, the only shomer CShabbos and shomer kosher Cub Scout Pack in the Long Island area, chartered by the Marion and Aaron Gu- ral JCC, were the Color Guard as the Long Island Nets host- ed Jewish Heritage Night at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The boys of Pack 1818, led by Cub Master Bruce Wer- neck, had been practicing for weeks leading up to the big day. Walking onto the Colise- um floor the boys were struck by the enormity of the eve- ning. “At first I was scared,” said Porat Altman, “but once we started it felt really awe- some!” Before the ceremony be- Jewish music sensation Yoni During halftime a basketball gan a moment of silence was Z wowed the crowd with his decorated menorah was lit to observed in honor of the rendition of the Star Span- kick off the first night of Cha- victims of the Tree of Life gled Banner. Afterwards, nukah. It was truly a night Synagogue in Squirrel Hill, the boys walked off the floor, that will never be forgotten by Pennsylvania, where elev- and the game began between the boys. Special thanks goes en people were murdered the Long Island Nets and the to Sol Palen and everyone at during Shabbos services. Lakeland Magic. the Long Island Nets for be- Their names were displayed Everyone stayed to watch stowing Pack 1818 with this on the Jumbotron during the the game and participated in honor. somber memorial. After, the Chanukah themed arts and For more information Cub Scouts were announced crafts, played the latest vid- about joining this shomer to the floor where Yehuda eo games at the gaming truck Shabbos, k osher Pack contact Fistel, Zeke Wernick, and parked beside the basketball Batsheva Altman at (917)450- Ezra Kanarfogol carried out court, and enjoyed the inflat- 4225 or Bruce Wernick at the American, Israeli, and ables, all part of the Jewish either 646-271-2969 or pack- Pack 1818 flags respectively. Heritage Night celebration. [email protected].
TEAM Shabbos – Next Week
ust one week away! — is resonating strongly in communi- to get involved and take action! Com- unanswered can now be addressed in a In just one week, shuls and ties throughout the U.S. and Canada. munities can also use this opportunity constructive way. By taking advantage Jcommunities across the county The momentum is growing as shuls to collaborate with NASCK in planning of the teachable moment that TEAM will join together for the annual Na- and communities nationwide enthu- programs that delve into a vast array Shabbos offers and with the commit- tional Association of Chevra Kadisha siastically embrace the opportunity to of end-of-life related topics. Individ- ment of rabbis, shuls, and active com- TEAM Shabbos. Following last year’s bring the topic of end-of-life, a subject uals can be encouraged to purchase munity members around the country, tremendous success, the fourth annu- which is too often avoided, out into the life-insurance, fill out a halachic living we can continue spreading our mes- al Traditional End-of-Life Awareness open in an informative, inspiring, and will, begin the process of writing a will sage about the importance of properly Movement (TEAM) Shabbos returns positive way. in accordance with halacha, reach out preparing ourselves and others for ill- this Shabbos, Parshas Vayechi, De- There are several ways shuls can to family members who may be consid- ness and end-of-life decisions. cember 22, 2018. participate in TEAM Shabbos. Utilize ering choices other than a traditional Has your shul joined the TEAM? A project of the National Associ- the week leading up to Parshas Vayechi burial for a loved-one, or open an end- Encourage your rav and shul to sign ation of Chevra Kadisha (NASCK), to open the conversation about rele- of-life conversation with their parents. up today, and join hundreds of shuls TEAM Shabbos addresses end-of-life vant issues through the Shabbos dra- From New York to Toronto to Ten- across the nation to generate aware- concerns that affect the Jewish com- sha, shiurim, newsletters, and divrei nessee, the TEAM Shabbos initiative ness about the Torah perspective on munity. The mission of TEAM Shab- Torah. is creating a dramatic shift in the per- the value of life, here and hereafter. bos — to generate awareness, educa- But TEAM Shabbos is not just spective about end-of-life care and To sign up or learn more, call 718- tion, and direction regarding the value about a shul drasha. TEAM Shabbos preparation. Subjects that were once 847-6280, email [email protected], or of life and critical end-of-life decisions is encouraging community members taboo and questions that have gone visit teamshabbos.org/register.