סב"ד JRCC of Ontario Trip to the Rebbe, 3 Tammuz 5769 JRCC
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ד"בס ד"בס JRCC - TRIP TO THE REBBE 3 Tamuz 5769 – June 24-25, 2009 Wednesday night, May 24 8:00 p.m. Depart from the JRCC 18 Rockford Rd. Thursday, May 25 7:00 a.m. Arrive at the Ohel, the Rebbe’s holy resting place, Queens, NY. Get online right away to go into the ohel. Latest time for reciting the morning Shma, in NY, is 9:12 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Depart from Ohel to Crown Heights 10:00 a.m. Arrive in Crown Heights Go to 770 (1) for the morning service. 11:15 a.m. Brunch and Farbrengen at FREE (Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe) (5) 1383 President St. (between Kingston and Brooklyn) 1:30 p.m . Guided Tour of 770, the Rebbe’s library and other point of interest and importance in Crown Heights. [Alternatively you can sit in 770 and take in the air of a room that is soaked with the Rebbes words, walls that have seen the Rebbe for many years and at the most auspicious times of year - and very soon will go to Yerushalayim with the coming of Moshiach - this is the perfect time and place to say some Psalms or learn some Torah. If you wish you can do some shopping for some Judaica (4) or anything else that that is offered on Kingston Ave.] 3:00 p.m. If, G-d forbid, we are not all in Eretz Yisrael by this time. We will meet at FREE (5) to go back to Toronto. Please be punctual! The bus will be leaving in time; if you are not there the bus will leave with out you. In case of emergency please call my cell 347-342-8811. 3:00 a.m. Back in Toronto at the JRCC 18 Rockford Rd. Schedule subject to change without prior notice. Important Note! - You must have valid documents for crossing the boarder. The bus will not wait for someone who chooses to travel without valid, proper traveling documents. - It is very strongly recommended that you write your letter to the Rebbe in advance, while still in Toronto, this will enable you to better express your thoughts or requests. - Please bring along non-leather shoes for entering the ohel - We are only providing the brunch on Thursday, if you want food aside for that, please make sure to bring along (kosher) food from here or buy something in N.Y. JRCC of Ontario Trip to the Rebbe, 3 Tammuz 5769 ד"בס ד"בס Map explanation (1) 770 Eastern Parkway corner Kingston - World Lubavitch Headquarters (2) 1304 President St. Between Brooklyn and NY - The Rebbe’s home (3) 375 Kingston Ave. Between Crown and Carroll St. - Chassidic Art Gallery (4) Judaica stores. Prices and selection are by far better in Crown Heights then they are in Toronto, even when considering the exchange rate. (5) 1383 President St. (between Kingston and Brooklyn) – FREE (Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe), where we will have brunch and a farbrengen (6) 792 Eastern Parkway, corner Kingston Ave. Jewish Children’s Museum Judaica • Kehot - on the corner of Kingston and Eastern Parkway • Merkaz Stam - 309 Kingston between Eastern Parkway and Union St. - they are Russian speaking • Judaica World - 329 Kingston between Union and President St. - they have the widest selection • Hamafitz Stam - 361 Kingston corner Carroll St. Eateries • Bagel shop (Dairy) - 333 Kingston between Union and President St. • Pizza Shop (Dairy) - 395 Kingston between Crown and Montgomery St. • Esther’s Deli & Grill - 463 Albany between Empire and Montgomery • Mermelstein (Deli) - 351 Kingston between President and Carroll • Mendy’s Steakhouse – 792 Eastern Parkway, corner Kingston • Mr. Baguette (dairy) – 419 Kingston Ave. between Montgomery and Empire • Empire Grill – 597 Empire Blvd. corner Kingston If there is something else you are interested to see or do in Crown Heights just ask and we will try to help. I hope this will make your trip a bit more enjoyable, but remember the main point of this trip is to soak up on Spirituality and energy to live a more meaningful and purposeful life upon returning to Toronto, to bring Moshiach now, much success!! IMPRESSIONS OF YOUR VISIT AND YOUR RESOLUTION (for your own record) JRCC of Ontario Trip to the Rebbe, 3 Tammuz 5769 .