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JANUARY 2012 / TEVET 5772 VOL. 9/ ISSUE 4 MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI

The Tenth sent exile came as a result then, the exile itself will of Teves, of unwarranted hatred. cease. In this manner, IN THIS ISSUE: LADIES DO 2 this year Similarly, had the bonds the love and unity we can CABERET EVENING falling out of oneness between the experience today serves as DOUGHNUTS AND AT CHS on Thurs- Jewish people been com- both a foretaste and a CHANUKAH 3 day, January plete, the First Temple catalyst for the love and FESTIVAL BRIGHTENS MAIN STREET 5, is a communal fast day, would not have been de- unity that will characterize

CGI NEWS 4 commemorating the be- stroyed. Our Sages teach the Era of the Redemp-

FRIDAY NIGHT ginning of the siege of that when the unity of the tion, when, as it is writ- LIVE IS BACK

KOMBAT MARTIAL Jerusalem in the era of Jewish people is consum- ten, "there will be neither ARTS AT CHABAD

ONGOING EVENTS 6 the First Beis HaMikdash, mate, no foe can over- famine, nor war, neither the Holy Temple. The come them. envy nor competition." IN APPRECIATION 7 tragic nature of the events During the time of a It is fitting that this CALENDAR OF 8 commemorated by other EVENTS siege, all the inhabitants month at Chabad, we are fasts; the breaching of the of a city are prevented having a Relationship Chabad of Bradenton & walls of Jerusalem and the from going about their Weekend featuring Rabbi Lakewood Ranch is an destruction of the Holy personal business and are Daniel Schonbuch, MA. organization that provides Temple, surpasses that of social, educational, joined together as a sin- A key lesson of this the Tenth of Teves. Nev- recreational, and religious gle, collective entity. Re- month is unconditional ertheless, since the siege programming. Chabad is a gardless of their own feel- love and a new beginning of Jerusalem initiated the place where every Jew, ings, the enemy forces in a relationship only sequence of events that affiliated or unaffiliated, them to come together as h a p p e n s t h r o u g h led to the destruction of observant or non-observant, one. unconditional love. can come and feel the city and the Holy This is the key to the Re- I look forward to seeing comfortable. We believe Temple, there is a dimen- demption. When we you during the Relation- that regardless of educational sion of severity to this fast show unrestrained love background or affiliation, it which surpasses all others. ship Weekend on January for our fellowman, join- is the inalienable right of 14. May we all be blessed There is however, a favor- ing together with genuine every Jewish person to learn with enriched relation- able dimension of the and participate in our unity, we will have erased ships in our lives. Tenth of Teves. Our heritage, which belongs the cause of the exile and Sages teach that the pre- to us equally. Rabbi Mendy Bukiet VOL. 9/ ISSUE 4 Page 2

LADIES DO CABARET EVENING

It was a trip back to the wine, and delicious At the evening conclu- roaring twenties for the Chinese cuisine catered sion, in an outburst of ladies of the Jewish by Tseza Wieand of emotion and excite- Women’s Circle at Cha- “Delicious Creations.” ment, women rose and bad of Bradenton & They also participated in danced to Chanale’s Lakewood Ranch. The various raffles for floral terrific music. JWC’s Song and Dance arrangements, work- Heartfelt thanks to Gala featured a cabaret shops, potpourri, and Tseza Wieand for cater- style evening with ac- more, all donated by ing this event, to Caro- claimed Jewish singing Colleen Shapiro. lyn & Mindy Weinber- sensation, Chanale. Highlighting this event ger, Colleen Shapiro,

Silver Mylar, colored was Chanale’s out- Frea Cohen, and and hanging globe standing concert. Ladies Sandie Ivers for spon- lights, with a fabulous clapped and sang along soring this event, to red and black color to Chanale’s moving and Josh Weinstein for do- scheme transported catchy songs. Her con- nating and setting up women entering the temporary music, com- the fabulous cabaret Chabad Jewish Center bining jazz, country, and décor, and to all the on Tuesday, December inspiring lyrics about the dedicated volunteers 13 to a different realm. Jewish woman, moved who helped pull attendees to tears and this event off. Women enjoyed sushi, laughter, to joy and in- DOUGHNUTS AND LATKES AT CHS

Smells of frying foods Deep fryers, loads of oil, its fabulous pre- wafted through the air frying pans, and a skillet Chanukah celebration. on Sunday, December 18 along with a variety of Participants decorated during Chabad Hebrew frostings, jelly, sprinkles, doughnuts, traditionally School of Bradenton & and confectioners sugar eaten during the holiday Lakewood Ranch’s sec- greeted students and of Chanukah and mixed ond Family Fun Day of their families as they batters which were the Year: “The Dough- prepared to join CHS for then fried at the nut and Latke Bake-Off.” (continued on page 5...) Page 3

CHANUKAH ON MAIN STREET

Jewish pride abounded Hip Hop Dance Group, home Chabad’s mes- on the evening of De- latkes, doughnut frying sage of making Judaism cember 21, as hundreds and decorating, a positive experience of people gathered to with Yoav, Kosher food for young and old celebrate the second by “Delicious Crea- alike. It was inspiring night of Chanukah at tions,” cotton candy, and heartwarming to Chabad of Bradenton face painting, and more. see Jews from all walks and Lakewood Ranch’s Dreidels, Menorahs, and of life come out in such fifth annual public Chanukah candles were large numbers to cele- Menorah lighting on distributed as well. brate Chanukah as a Main Street. Jewish The fabulous-dreidel community. Federation of Sarasota- house, built by Jay Kel- Special gratitude goes Manatee representative, ley, was open to children to the Jewish Federa- Marty Haberer and to go in and pose with tion of Sarasota Mana- County Commissioner Judah the Macabee (aka tee, Jerry & Judy Zivic, Donna Hayes addressed Landon Heitner) and and Anonymous for the crowd before the receive some dreidels sponsoring this event. candle lighting cere- and chocolate coins. A Thank you to Main mony. Hundreds of raffle for a video phone Street on Lakewood people chanted the age- concluded this wonder- Ranch for hosting this old blessings in keeping ful program. exciting Menorah light- with the beautiful, stir- ing celebration and to ring traditions of our Young and old danced, the team of dedicated ancestors. ate, and enjoyed the joy- volunteers who made Highlighting the event ous Chanukah festivities. this program the suc- was live music and the This event truly drove cess it was. Page 4

CAMP GAN NEWS

After a smashing success and aftercare again this overnight camps and last year, Camp Gan year. Most importantly, Jewish day camps for Israel is back for its sec- CGI will employ terrific the summer of 2012.

ond season and promises counselors to provide Application deadline is to be better than ever! campers with an exciting January 20, 2012.

Due to popular demand, and meaningful summer. Contact Len Steinberg Chabad is offering four The Jewish Federation of 371-4546, extension 106 weeks of camp this year Sarasota-Manatee for more information on from Monday, June 25 County is offering incen- the grants and Chabad to Friday, July 20. tive grants for Jewish for more information CGI will be featuring children planning to at- about Camp Gan Israel fun shops, hot lunch tend not-for-profit Jewish at 752-3030. option, trips, swimming, FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE IS BACK K OMBAT MARTIAL A RTS AT CHABAD Teen Friday Night Live is fascinating discussions Join hundreds of stu- back! On the third and delicious foods. dents worldwide who Friday of the month, the learn the Kombat Mar- Friday Night Live will teens will gather at the tial Arts System. Learn take place on Friday, home of Rabbi Mendy & self-defense techniques January 20. We look Chanie Bukiet for a deli- with SiGung Wiener at forward to seeing cious Shabbat dinner. Chabad on Sundays at everyone there. Friday Night Live last 1 pm. Cost is $60 per Please make your reserva- year was terrific and the month. Contact SiGung tions by Wednesday, teens had a great time. Wiener at 410-751-5947. January 18 to 752-3030. with lively songs,

Alternative Arts & Healing with Colleen Shapiro This expressive art and healing class, designed to increase one's self-esteem, will awaken the senses with art and nature projects, writings, movement, and music. Arts & Healing Class Tuesday, January 10 at 1 pm

Meditative Arts & Healing Class, Tuesdays, January 17 and 31 at 12 pm. Snacks provided. at the Chabad Jewish Center

Free! Donations Appreciated. Call 748-8522 for more information.

Page 5 Page 5 Page 5 VOL. ISSUE VOL. 4 9/ ISSUE VOL. 4 9/ at 752-3030 or [email protected]. at 752-3030 or [email protected]. is in keeping with is in keeping take home platters of Chabad Center. This This Center. Chabad the custom of eating oily foods on Cha- oily the custom of eating nukah to commemorate the miracle of for their Chanukah parties. (...continued from page 2) from page (...continued DOUGHNUTS AND LATKES AT CHS AT CHS AND LATKES DOUGHNUTS For more information about Chabad’s thriving For more information about Chabad’s Bukiet Hebrew School, please contact Chanie latkes the second of This exciting and tasty event was holdsfour such family events that CHS annually. Hebrew School’s This strengthens Chabad connec- vision of fostering a strong home–school Family Fun Days tion for its students. Upcoming Bakery and The include the, The Hamentaschen Factory. the oil lasting for eight days to light the Temple for eight days to light the the oil lasting times. Menorah in ancient to Families were thrilled VOL.VOL. 9/ ISSUE9/ ISSUE 4 4 Page 6

ONGOING PROGRAMS CHABAD DONOR CARDS All events take place at the Chabad Jewish Center Talmud Classes If there is a special occasion or someone to remember, Mondays, 7:30-8:30 pm Explore the Talmud and its laws in its original text. No prior knowledge of consider using the Chabad Donor Cards for these passages in the Talmud or Hebrew is necessary. Book fee: $45. time. A minimum donation of $10 is requested for each card. Torah Studies To have a card mailed out for you, call the Saturday, 9:00-9:30 am Chabad office at 752-3030. The following cards Participate in a fascinating class on the Torah portion of the week. Discover the mystical meanings and lessons behind ancient stories. were sent out in the month of December. Admission is free. Christine Aster Mike & Judy Krakow Weekly Shabbat Services Leslie & Lenore August Robert & Marcello Krambeck Friday nights, 7:00, Saturday mornings, 9:30 Saul & Susan Marsh Enjoy warm, family friendly services at the Chabad Jewish Center. Saturday Bernard & Nancy Berkman services are followed by a delicious buffet . Haim & Gail Bober Phyllis & Bernie Natal Havdallah Ceremony & Video Showing Bookmarks Book Club Jan Morris Saturday nights, one half hour after Shabbat’s conclusion Enrique & Carol Brouwer Vincent & Nancy Olson Join Chabad for a weekly Havdallah Ceremony and Video demonstration Steven M. Caplan Phyllis Perry featuring “Living Torah,” clips of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s talks, timeless Theodore & Elaine Cohen Henri & Marilyn Quintal moments, and encounters. Gerald & Devorah Castor Bart Rapowitz Friday Night Live Perry Eck Arnie & Hannah Rosenblatt Friday, January 20, 7:45 pm Bari & Lee Ecker Renee Rosenbloom Teens (13-18) are invited to Rabbi Mendy & Chanie’s home for a delicious Barbara Sander Shabbat meal in a fun and lively atmosphere. No charge. Reserve by Ted & Judith Ertischek Wednesday, January 18. Stephen & Mayris Feinstein Barbara Schur Women & Wisdom Marty & Vanessa Friedman Alan & Cindy Silverglat Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19, 26, 7:30-9:00 pm. Sheldon Goldklang Morton & Bernice Skirboll This course creates a community of women over two semesters of six Bonnie Gottlieb Michael & Fran Spring weeks each to delve into the various prayers and Ethics of Our Fathers. Samuel & Ina Gross Leslie & Gail Vinik Cost of the course is $85 including course materials. Paul & Marsha Halpern Mindy Weinberger Chabad Hebrew School Van & Linda Johnson Sherwin & Linda Weinstein Sunday mornings, 9:30 am-noon Ben & Gail Klein Joel & Laura Yellin Give your child for the experience of a lifetime at Chabad Hebrew School Reid & Marianne Zoll featuring an outstanding curriculum, professional and warm teachers, Mark & Mono Kolko hands-on lessons, an innovative Hebrew reading Aleph Champ program, IMO Ruth Siegel motivational systems, and more. Learn it. Live it. Love it! Falafel Lunch Rubin & Carolyn Sunday, January 8, noon-1:00 pm (This month’s falafel was pushed off due to New Year’s.) Weinberger Come and enjoy a terrific kosher falafel lunch prepared by Yoav Cohen on IHO Colleen Shapiro’s the first Sunday of every month at noon. Cost: $4 a falafel. Expressive Arts Class Jewish Learning Institute Wednesdays, January 25 & February 1 ,8, 15, 22, 7:30-8:45 pm David Kasse Join Chabad for JLI’s new course, “Money Matters: Jewish Business IHO the marriage of Ethics.” This course applies timeless Talmudic wisdom to real-world ethi- Douglas Jordan & Virginia Toledo cal quandaries. Course fee: $75. Couple’s fee: $135. This course is Lynn Teichman sponsored by the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation. IHO Ms. Tuvia Natkin Ladies Lunch & Learn Tuesday, January 10, noon-1:00 pm Douglas Jordan Join Chanie Bukiet for a monthly Lunch & Learn. Feast on a delicious IHO David Kasse for Chanukah lunch and sample from a variety of Jewish topics. Free. Sponsor: $100 Cheryl Cohen For more information on any of the above ongoing events, call Chabad at 941-752-3030 IHO Rabbi Mendy & Chanie’s new son or e-mail [email protected]. VOL. 9/ ISSUE 4 Page 7

IN APPRECIATION

PARTNER APPRECIATION Ramon & Sherri Alvarez Ted & Judith Ertischek Phyllis Perry Christine Aster Stephen & Mayris Feinstein Henri & Marilyn Quintal Leslie & Lenore August Ned & Joyce Fishman Bert Rapowitz Ronald & Yardena Cohen-Babcock Marvin & Elaine Fitzer Pinchos & Miriam Rodriguez Jeff & Ruth Beck Marty & Vanessa Friedman Arnie & Hannah Rosenblatt Daniel Benjamin Yoshiro & Anita Fukunaka Brent & Ricki Rubin Bernard & Nancy Berkman Debra Giura David & Ziva Rutherford Bonnie Berman Sheldon Goldklang Barbara Sander Tom & Tami Wankoff-Bigness Bonnie Gottlieb Barbara Schur Joseph & Rosalyn Block Samuel & Ina Gross Larry & Maram Schuster Haim & Gail Bober Paul & Marsha Halpern Robert Shapiro Enrique & Gail Brouwer Samuel & Paula Herbst Steve & Colleen Shapiro Rabbi Joseph & Fradel Bukiet Allison Heitner David & Laya Shugol Mendy & Chanie Bukiet Jack & Harriette Howitt Alan & Cindy Silverglat Andrew & Benedicte Burg Ron & Ruth Hyatt Sandy & Phyllis Silverman Steven Caplan Larry & Sandie Ivers Morton & Bernice Skirboll Gerald & Devorah Castor Van & Linda Johnson Michael & Fran Spring Abby Chasky Douglas Jordan Jerald & Annette Stark Cheryl Cohen David Kasse Jeff & Charity Steckel Frea Cohen Ben & Gail Klein Jeffery & Jocelyn Stevens Joey Cohen Taras & Donna Kochno Lynn Teichman Larry & Joan Cohen Mark & Mona Kolko Richard & Lauren Vallone Martin & Barbara Cohen Mike & Judy Krakow Leslie & Gail Vinik Paul & Sharol Cohen Robert & Marcella Krambeck Mindy Weinberger Theodore & Elaine Cohen Lieba Kramer Rubin & Carolyn Weinberger Yoav Cohen David & Louise Levy Jonas & Barbara Weingarten Steven & Alyse Cores Jack & Janet Mamane Sherwin & Linda Weinstein Sean & Toby Davis Saul & Susan Marsh Tseza Wieand Emanuel & Doris DeCoveny Albert Mayara Stanley & Cynthia Wright Janice Early Harvey & Janet Mishner Joy Yelin Maurice & Ellen Echales Isabelle Miller Joel & Laura Yellin Perry Eck Jan Morris Jerry & Judy Zivic Bari & Lee Ecker Bernard & Phyllis Natal Reid & Marianne Zoll Joel & Rosalyn Ehrenpreis Vincent & Nancy Olson Jim & Estrella Engelhardt Scott & Debbie Pattinson VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT KIDDUSH SPONSOR Ron & Yardena Cohen-Babcock Larry & Sandie Ivers Tami & Sydney Wankoff-Bigness Daniel & Hannah Benjamin Jay Kelly Mark Walzer Rubin & Carolyn Abby Chasky Ed Martineau Adam Wieand Weinberger Barbara Cohen Pinchos & Miriam Rodriguez Tseza Wieand IHO Frea Cohen Daniel & Jesse Schein Carolyn Weinberger Mindy Weinberger’s Jacque Cohen Barbara Schur Mindy Weinberger birthday. Yoav Cohen Steve & Colleen Shapiro Sharon & Jesse Zimmerman Steve, Bobbi & Becka Frey Sandy & Phyllis Silverman Marianne Zoll To sponsor a Kiddush at Chabad, please contact the Landon Heitner Richard & Lauren Vallone Chabad office at 752-3030 or We apologize if anyone’s name was left out inadvertently. It is by no means a result of a lack of appreciation on our part. [email protected]. CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS For more information, contact Chabad at 941-752-3030, [email protected], or visit www.chabadofbradenton.com. Friday, January 14: Shabbaton Featuring Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, MA A first at Chabad, join Dr. Daniel Schonbuch, noted lecturer, author, and family therapist, for a Friday night dinner at 7:00 pm, catered by Tzsea Wieand from “Delicious Creations” and explore the “Five Languages of Love.” A special children’s program will take place during the dinner. Join Rabbi Schonbuch for a delicious Kiddush and talk following Shabbat morning services and then again at 7:30 pm on Saturday night for a workshop entitled “Making Good Marriages Great” (adults only). All this will take place at the Chabad Jewish Center. Total cost for all programs is $15 per adult and $10 per child before January 1. Prices are $20 per adult and $15 per child afterwards. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Special thanks to Larry Cohen for organizing this event and to all the generous sponsors. RSVP by Monday, January 10.

Sunday, February 12: JWC Game Night Join this ever growing and energetic group and enjoy a night out just for women. Meet new friends, socialize, and truly discover the power of the Jewish Woman. Game Night: Compete and get in the joyous Purim spirit with famous Game Shows complete with fabulous prizes at the home of Chanie Bukiet at 7:30 pm. Cost: JWC members: $5 / non-members: $10. Sponsor this fabulous event for $180. Wednesday, February 29: Gala Cocktail Party & Auction Celebrate with Chabad and help them continue to grow at this upscale cocktail evening and auction taking place at the Fete Catering and Ballroom at the Polo Grill at 6:30 pm. Enjoy delicious food, music, and special video performance. Try your hand at the “Split the Pot” and “Treasure Box” raffles in addition to over 70 live and silent auctions for your chance to win fabulous prizes of art, jewelry, sports, culture, electronics, trips, and more. Tickets cost $50 and include complimentary mystery raffle tickets. Sponsorships range from $360-$5000.

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