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From the Rabbi ...... 4 Important Jewish Dates ...... 5 Important Chabad Dates ...... 6 Tourist Section ...... 7 High Holiday Services ...... 8 Holiday Celebrations ...... 10 Palm Beach Judaica ...... 13 Youth ...... 14 Special Events ...... 16 Shabbat ...... 17 Women ...... 21 Torah Institute ...... 26 Membership ...... 29

2 THTTHEHHEE CCHCHABADHABAABABBAADDH HHOUSEOOUSOUUUSSEE3 33616611 SS.. COUNTYCOUCOCOUOUNNTYNTTYTY RD.RRDD.P. PALMPALMALALLMM BEACHBEBEACHAACCCHH | 561-659-3884566161-11--6596655599-38-3-38388844 | PPALMBEACHJEWISH.COMALAALMLLMMBBEBEAEEAACCHJCHHHJJEEWEWIWWIISHSH.SH.COMCCOOMOM IT'S YOUR TORAH LEARN IT LOVE IT LIVE IT

You know who you are and what you want to do. You know who your friends are. But, what about the One you can’t see? Is He part of your life? Should He be? Where can you go to find out? That’s why we’ve assembled a collection of options for you right here. So no matter what you need - from a Shabbat service to a Jewish children’s program - or if all you want to do is hear the shofar on Rosh Hashanah or sit in on an inspiring lecture or celebrate on Chanukah or join a traditional Pesach Seder - finding it as effortless as turning the page.

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Dear Friend, As the exciting new season rolls in, we are delighted to deliver our all-new program guide for this year including a dazzling array of holiday programs, lectures, workshops and events custom- made for you and our ever-expanding synagogue services and lively community Shabbat. When creating the Chabad-Lubavitch movement that you see today (4,000 emissaries all over the world, and counting), the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of righteous memory, was motivated by his profound love for every Jew. Chabad Houses all over the world follow the central teaching of the Lubavitcher Rebbe- that all Jews are really one soul. This is evident at any one of our programs. At Chabad of Northern Palm Beach Island, you will always meet Jews from all walks of life. Because we don’t see labels, we see souls. You can be a part of our good work by supporting Chabad of Northern Palm Beach Island; a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Your contribution goes a long way toward establishing a strong, proud Jewish community in Palm Beach where no Jew is forgotten. Our online presence is strong and updated regularly at palmbeachjewish.com so you can easily find services and programs that you may not see in these pages. Or call us at 561-659-3884. We look forward to greeting you. Wishing you and yours a sweet and prosperous New Year! Warmly, Rabbi Zalman Levitin

Rabbi Zalman & Rebbetzin Hindel Levitin [email protected] | [email protected]

4 THE CHABAD HOUSE 361 S. COUNTY RD. PALM BEACH | 561-659-3884 | PALMBEACHJEWISH.COM ates IImportantmportant JJewishewish DDates 1. ROSH HASHANAH See pages 10-12 for details Sunset of September 16 19. FAST OF TISHAH B’AV & holiday celebrations! through nightfall of September 18 Sunset of July 15 through nightfall of July 16 No work is permitted. Work should be avoided. Consult a rabbi if this is problematic. 2. FAST OF GEDALIAH 18. FAST OF TAMMUZ 17 September 19 June 25 Work is permitted. Work is permitted. 17. SHAVUOT 3. YOM KIPPUR Sunset of May 14 through nightfall of May 16 Sunset of September 25 No work is permitted. through nightfall of September 26 No work is permitted. 16. LAG B’OMER April 28 Work is permitted. 4. SUKKOT 15. PESACH SHEINI Sunset of September 30 April 24 Please visit through sunset of October 7 Work is permitted. palmbeachjewish.com/calendar for No work is permitted on October 1-2 & 6. more about the Jewish calendar, Work is permitted on October 3-5 with 14. PASSOVER including Shabbat and holiday candle certain restrictions. Sunset of March 25 lighting times, Jewish birthdays, Bar/Bat Mitzvah look-up, Yahrtzeit calculator and 8. CHANUKAH through nightfall of April 2 5. HOSHANAH RABBAH No work is permitted vMarch 26-27 and April 1-2. Jewish/civil date converter. Sunset of October 7 Work is permitted only on March 28-29 and 31 December 8 Work is permitted with certain restrictions. with certain restrictions. through December 16 6. SHEMINI ATZERET Work is permitted Sunset of October 7 except on Shabbat. through nightfall of October 8 No work is permitted. 13. SHUSHAN 12. PURIM 7. SIMCHAT TORAH PURIM Nightfall of February 23 11. FAST OF ESTHER 10. TU B’SHEVAT 9. FAST OF TEVET 10 February 25 through nightfall of February 24 Nightfall of October 8 February 21 January 26 December 23 through nightfall of October 9 Work is permitted. Work should be avoided. Work is permitted. Work is permitted. Work is permitted. Consult a Rabbi if this is problematic. No work is permitted.

THETHHE CHCHABADABAD HHOUSEOUSE 336161 S. COUNTYCOUNTY RD.RD. PALMPALM BEACHBEACH | 561-659-3884561-659-38844 | PALMBEACHJEWISH.COMPPALMBEACHJEWISH.COMALMBEAB CHJJEWISH.S COM 5 ad Dates IImportantmportant CChabadhab Dates 1. TISHREI 6 September 22, 2012 21. ELUL 29 Passing of Rebbetzin September 16, 2012 Birthday of Tzemach Tzeddek 2. TISHREI 13 20. ELUL 18 September 29, 2012 September 5, 2012 Birthday of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov Passing of Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch & Rabbi Schneur Zalman of . See page 28 for lecture details! 19. AV 20 3. CHESHVAN 20 August 8, 2012 November 5, 2012 Birthday of Rabbi Sholom DovBer of Lubavitch Passing of Rabbi 18. TAMMUZ 12-13 June 20-21, 2013 Birthday and liberation of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch 4. 1 17. TAMMUZ 3 November 15, 2012 The Rebbe recovers from illness June 11, 2013 9. TEVET 5 Yahrtzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem December 18, 2012 5. KISLEV 9 M. Schneerson. See page 12 for details! Seforim victory November 23, 2012 16. SIVAN 6 Birthday and passing of May 15, 2013 Rabbi DovBer of Lubavitch Passing of the Baal Shem Tov 6. KISLEV 10 15. IYAR 2 10. TEVET 24 November 24, 2012 April 12, 2013 January 6, 2013 Liberation of Rabbi DovBer of Lubavitch Passing of Rabbi Schneur Birthday of Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch 7. KISLEV 14 Zalman of Liadi November 28, 2012 Marriage of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin 8. KISLEV 19-20 11. SHEVAT 10 December 3-4, 2012 Passing of Rabbi DovBer of Mezritch; January 21, 2013 14. NISSAN 13 13. NISSAN 11 The “Rosh Hashanah of Chassidism” with Passing of Rabbi Yosef March 24, 2013 March 22, 2013 12. NISSAN 2 11. SHEVAT 22 the liberation of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Yitzchak of Lubavitch; Passing of the Birthday of the Lubavitcher March 13, 2013 February 2, 2013 Liadi. See page 10 for celebration details! Beginning of the Tzemach Tzeddek Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Passing of Rabbi Sholom DovBer Passing of the Rebbetzin Rebbe’s leadership M. Schneerson of Lubavitch Chaya Mushka Schneerson 6 THE CHABAD HOUSE 361 S. COUNTY RD. PALM BEACH | 561-659-3884 | PALMBEACHJEWISH.COM TOURIST SECTION

Visiting the island of Palm Beach? Welcome!

We look forward to catering to your needs. The Rebbe taught us that no matter where a Jew finds himself, he should have a welcoming place to meet, eat, socialize and pray with fellow Jews. To that end, Chabad operates a vast and growing global network of outreach centers and Chabad of Northern Palm Beach Island oversees an ever-expanding range of Jewish activities. Whether you are staying at the Breakers, Brazilian Court, Chesterfield, Colony or at any of the other beautiful hotels… if you have questions on how to live Jewishly in our town, you have come to the right place!

Please go to palmbeachjewish.com/tourist or call 561-659-3884 for information on Shabbat dinner, discounted accommodations, kosher food, attractions, z’manim, and other services.

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Services at Chabad on Palm Beach, with featured Cantor Aryeh Whether you consider yourself well-versed or unversed, at Chabad, Ehrich, are designed to make everyone feel welcome. The prayers, the labels and classifications fall away. All stand equally beloved before conducted with Hebrew/English prayer books, are lively, engaging G-d. Rabbi Levitin’s sermons speak to all participants, and are always and inclusive- spiced with familiar tunes and insightful explanations timely, stimulating and enlightening. throughout- allowing all congregants to connect with G-d and absorb During all services, the children enjoy an interactive and exciting the experience at their own level. program customized for them.

Go to palmbeachjewish.com or call 561-659-3884 to reserve for all High Holiday services, Rosh Hashanah dinners and children’s programs, Sukkot and Simchat Torah services and meals. See page 18 for more on Chazzan Aryeh Ehrich.

Blowing a ram’s horn, chanting by the water, prayers galore, apple dipped in honey, tzimmes: what does this all mean? Partake in a delicious Rosh Hashanah dinner and learn the significance and beauty of the many customs of the High Holidays… all in great company. SEPTEMBER 16 Evening services and dinner: 7:00 PM ROSH HASHANAH SEPTEMBER 17 Morning services and lunch: 9:30 AM Shofar: 12:00 NOON Tashlich: 3:00 PM Evening services and dinner: 7:30 PM SEPTEMBER 18 Morning services and lunch: 9:30 AM Shofar: 12:00 NOON Rosh Hashanah dinner: $36 per adult, $15 per child Complimentary kiddush lunch following daytime services CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: EVENINGS- 7:00–8:00 PM, MORNINGS - 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

SEPTEMBER 25 SEPTEMBER 26 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: EVENING - 7:00–8:00 PM Kol Nidrei services: 7:00 PM Morning services: 9:30 AM MORNING - 11:00 AM–1:00 PM & 6:30–7:45 PM Yizkor Memorial service: 12:00 NOON Minchah and Ne’ilah/concluding service: 5:45 PM YOM KIPPUR Fast ends: 7:46 PM Complimentary break-the-fast meal 8 THE CHABAD HOUSE 361 S. COUNTY RD. PALM BEACH | 561-659-3884 | PALMBEACHJEWISH.COMPALMBEACHJEWISH.COM SEPTEMBER 30 Evening services and dinner: 7:00 pm

SUKKOT OCTOBER 1 Morning services and lunch: 9:30 am (Purchase a Lulav and Etrog! See pg. 13) Evening services and kiddush: 7:30 pm OCTOBER 2 Morning services and lunch: 9:30 am

OCTOBER 7 Evening services and Hakafot: 7:00 pm OCTOBER 8 Morning services and kiddush: 9:30 am Yizkor memorial service: 12:00 noon SHEMINI ATZERET

Imagine if the rabbi could pick a date for his birthday, he would probably pick Simchat Torah, right? Except you don’t have to imagine, because his birthday IS on Simchat Torah. So make a l’chaim with Rabbi Levitin, celebrate G-d’s gift of our holy Torah and dance a few rounds at Chabad’s Simchat Torah Bash!

SIMCHAT TORAH SIMCHAT OCTOBER 8 Simchat Torah hakafot and Rabbi’s birthday: 7:00 pm OCTOBER 9 Morning service and kiddush: 9:30 am

HIGH HOLIDAY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES At Chabad, we don’t require a ticket for services, because every Jew without exception is welcome into shul. Chabad depends heavily on New Year donations to cover its annual budget providing a full schedule of programs that make a difference in the lives of our Jewish community. Your sponsorship is deeply appreciated. High Holiday Sponsor: $5,000 | Benefactor: $1,000 | Sponsor: $500 | Double Chai: $360

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CHANUKAH ON WORTH WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 | 6:00 PM Don’t miss the famous annual Chanukah on Worth celebration featuring an outdoor Menorah lighting open to the public. Hot latkes, donuts, hors d’oeuvres, crafts and entertainment combine to make this an SORBET unforgettable, heartwarming experience for the entire Palm Beach IN THE Jewish community. Complimentary valet parking. SUKKAH ALL-NEW! This year, the Palm Beach Jewish Children’s Choir presents THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 | 5:30 PM Soup in the Sukkah is a nice idea… Chanukah Lights, the Musical - a theatrical musical performance live in Alaska. In Palm Beach, we’re going onstage at Chanukah on Worth! An enchanting evening is guaranteed. to enjoy a variety of sorbet flavors so we can cool down in the shvitzy MORE CHANUKAH ON WORTH sukkah. Plus, a pizza dinner will be Chanukah is, after all, eight days long, why limit ourselves to a single party? served, so bring the whole family for an TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 | 5:00 PM exciting night of unity and fun! Kindly reserve. Come to A.B. Levy Antiques for more donuts, latkes, and Chanukah joy in the most beautiful surroundings. Light your own menorah and sing ROSH HASHANAH OF CHASSIDUS FARBRENGEN along with A.B. Levy’s exquisite piano. SATURDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 1 | 7:15 PM Farbrengen: (Yiddish) (a) an assemblage addressed by a Rebbe; (b) an informal gathering of Chassidim characterized by soulful singing, sharing, and discussion. We welcome singer and guitarist Rabbi Ruvi New of Chabad of East Boca who will lead our community farbrengen celebrating Yud Tes Kislev, the 19th day of Kislev on the Jewish calendar, the date that the founder of Chabad Chassidism, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (1745–1812), was freed from his imprisonment in czarist Russia. The nineteenth of Kislev, therefore, also marks the Rosh Hashanah- the birth- of Chassidism: the point at which it was allowed to emerge from the womb of mysticism into the light of day, where it has grown and developed into an integral part of Torah and Jewish life. Festive dinner will be served. Kindly reserve. Suggested donation: $18 10 THETHE CHABAD CHABAD HOUSE HOUSE 361 361 S. S. COUNTY COUNTY RD. RD. PALM PALM BEACH BEACH | | 561-659-3884 561-659-3884 | | PALMBEACHJEWISH.COM TU B’SHEVAT SEDER PESACH SEDERS AT SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 | 12:30 PM THET CHESTERFIELD HOTEL Tu B’Shevat, the 15th of Shevat on the Jewish calendar, marks the New Year for rTrees.ees. This This MONDAY,M MARCH 25 | 8:00 PM is the season in which the earliest-blooming trees in the Land of Israel emerge fromm th theireir Delicious,D traditional Passover Seder with winter sleep and begin a new fruit-bearing cycle. We mark the day by eating fruit,p artparticularlyicularly CChassidic insights from Rabbi Levitin. All are from the kinds singled out by the Torah in its praise of the bounty of the Holy Land:gr grapes,apes, wwelcome regardless of background or affiliation. figs, pomegranates, olives and dates. On this day we remember that “man is a treeof of the the JJust visiting? Go to palmbeachjewish.com/ field” (Deuteronomy 20:19) and reflect on the lessons we can derive from that. Followingllowing ttourist to see our discounted rates for Passover Shabbat morning services, join us for an enhanced kiddush lunch. Kindly reserve. aat the local hotels. Reserve by March 18. Seder:S $75 per adult, $40 per child (2-12) PURIM NIGHT GRAGGER CONTEST TUESDAY,T MARCH 26 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 | 7:15 PM MorningM service and lunch: 9:30 am It is a mitzvah to hear the Megillah twice on PassoverP Seder: 8:00 pm Purim. Once at night, when according to WEDNESDAY,W MARCH 27 the Jewish calendar the new day begins, MorningM service and lunch: 9:30 am and once on Purim day. Rejoice on Purim night with Megillah reading and a bagels and GoG to palmbeachjewish.com/pesach lox buffet, followed by the grand Gragger tot reserve for Seders, order hand-made Shmurah MatzahM and sell your chametz at our online Passover Contest! Come with your most creative website or call 561-659-3884. gragger (noisemaker), be it your alarm clock, pots and pans, or your two feet (you probably won’t win), and win a prize. Kindly reserve. PASSOVER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Our annual Matzah campaign provides Shmurah PURIM IN THE SHTETL Matzah for Jewish inmates in two Florida SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 | 5:00 PM prisons. Rabbi Levitin personally travels to deliver Oy kinderlach, vus vilstu fuhn mir? What, both the Matzah and spiritual guidance and you want some good Jewish music? Why encouragement. Our task as Jews is to bring didn’t you just ask? At Chabad’s Purim party, light into the darkest corner. following the reading of the Megillah, enjoy the Additionally, please consider sponsoring a Seder lively klezmer band, a feast of good ole’ shtetl cooking justust for those who don’t have invitations from family like your bubbeh used to make. Then use a feather and ink and friends. At Chabad, each and every person to inscribe your name on parchment and pose for a photo in who walks in our door is family. the shtetl. Participate in the four mitzvot of Purim. Passover Sponsor: $1,000 Dress up like you’re right out of the shtetl (think Fiddler on the Roof) and enter a raffle to Matzah Sponsor: $500 win a prize. Kindly reserve. $36 per adult, $15 per child (2-12) Double Chai Sponsor: $360 Chai Sponsor: $180

THE CHABAD HOUSE 361 S. COUNTY RD. PALM BEACH | 561-659-3884 | PALMBEACHJEWISH.COM 11 LAST DAYS OF PESACH SHAVUOT AND MOSHIACH SEUDAH Spiritually speaking, milk is to a child as Torah is to Participate in an inspiring and joyous end-of- a Jew. It gives life. Practically speaking, when the Passover Moshiach Meal and Farbrengen, a Jews received the Torah, they had not yet studied customary Chassidic event. Chabad marks the Baal the laws of separating milk and meat, so to be safe Shem Tov’s tradition of acknowledging Moshiach’s they ate only dairy. Therefore, when we celebrate the spirit on the last day of Passover. Enjoy dinner, receiving of the Torah it is customary to eat dairy. Join Shmurah Matzah, wine, songs and stories. us for the reading of the Ten Commandments and a SUNDAY, MARCH 31 melt-in-your-mouth dairy meal complete with blintzes, Evening services and dinner: 7:00 PM cheesecake, ice cream and more! Kindly reserve. MONDAY, APRIL 1 TUESDAY, MAY 14 Morning services and lunch: 9:30 AM Evening services: 7:00 PM Evening services and dinner: 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 TUESDAY, APRIL 2 Ten Commandments and Dairy Meal: 6:00 PM Morning services and lunch: 9:30 AM THURSDAY, MAY 16 Yizkor memorial service: 12:00 NOON Morning services and lunch: 9:30 AM Moshiach Seudah: 7:00 pm followed by Havdalahh Yizkor memorial service: 12:00 NOON Go to palmbeachjewish.com/pesach to reserve for serviceses GIMMEL TAMMUZ FARBRENGEN and lunch and Moshiach Seudah or call 561-659-3884.. FRIDAY, JUNE 7 | 7:00 PM LAG B’OMER BBQ For more than two centuries, Chassidim have been SUNDAY, APRIL 28 | 4:00 PM participating in offering participants the opportunity to express their souls’ burdens, and Lag B’Omer is the anniversary of the passing of the share insights, practical ideas and uplifting stories. great sage of the Talmud, Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, Try it. Join Rabbi Levitin at a Chassidic farbrengen author of the Zohar (fundamental text of Kabbalah). and see how it will profoundly affect your life. Minutes before his death, Rabbi Shimon instructedh hisis After our regular Shabbat dinner, stay and sing disciples not to mourn him but to mark the date of hisis Chassidic melodies and drink l’chaims in honor of passing as a day of joy, honoring and celebrating his the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel accomplishments. Schneerson, of righteous memory, who passed Also, in the weeks between Passover and Shavuot, a away on Gimmel Tammuz, the 3rd of Tammuz plague (brought on by lack of respect for one another) raged amongst st (June 12, 1994) on the Jewish calendar. Learn the disciples of the great sage Rabbi Akiva and on Lag B’Omer, the about the Rebbe’s life, his teachings, and what he plague ended. To celebrate, join us for an outdoor barbecue sizzling expects from us. Kindly reserve. with great food, crafts and entertainment. Kindly reserve. $10 per person, $25 per family

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For Jewish CDs, DVDs, books, toys, art, jewelry, Bar and Bat Mitzvah gifts, silver candlesticks, menorahs and much more, please go to palmbeachjewish.com/judaica.

SHMURAH MATZAH Shmurah means watched because the ingredients (flour and water) are watched from the moment of harvesting and drawing and throughout the baking process. This careful guarding gives the Shmurah Matzah an added infusion of faith and sanctity. Shmurah Matzot are similar to the Matzot that were MEZUZOT baked by the Children of Israel as they left Egypt. The mezuzah is a parchment scroll, on It is thus fitting to use Shmurah Matzah on each of which the Shema, a Biblical passage the two Seder nights. declaring the Oneness of G-d, is Regular Matzah- $20 per pound handwritten by an expert scribe. A Whole Wheat Matzah- $25 per pound mezuzah mounted on the doorpost Bedikat Chametz kit- $5 per kit designates the home as Jewish and is a symbol of G-d’s watchful care. There’s no better time than today to LULAV AND ETROG purchase a mezuzah for your door! This year, own your personal Or, get your mezuzah checked as is Lulav and Etrog from Israel! required twice every seven years to see Every set includes one Lulav if they have been affected by adverse (with Arovot and Hadasim) and weather conditions. one Etrog. Large scroll- $40 | Small scroll- $45 Basic- $36 | Premium- $45 Deluxe- $60

TEFILLIN Purchase a pair of Tefillin for yourself or as a Bar Mitzvah gift. Tefillin is one of the most important mitzvot and is mentioned several times in the Torah. Tefillin consist of two small leather boxes attached to leather straps. The two boxes contain four sections of the Torah inscribed on parchment. It is a mitzvah for men to don Tefillin daily except Shabbat. Please call 561-659-3884 or email [email protected] for information on Tefillin. Price varies widely, depending on quality. THE CHABAD HOUSE 361 S. COUNTYCOUNTY RD. RD PALM BEACH BEACH | 561-659-3884561 659 38884 | PALMBEACHJEWISH.COMPALMBEACHJEWISH 13 YOUTH

JM FOR KM! Jewish Music for Kids and Moms! Go to palmbeachjewish.com/youth to register for TUESDAYS, 10:30 - 11:30 AM children’s programs including Shabbat Adventure Session 1: October 16 - December 4 (8 weeks) (see Shabbat page 18) or call 561-659-3884. Session 2: January 29 - March 19 (8 weeks) When you turn up the music, does your baby light up or dance in place? If you answered YES, then JM for KM is custom-made for your child. At JM for KM, babies and toddlers enjoy a one-hour creative program New! where Judaism comes alive through live music, singing, DRAMA CLUB and crafts. WEDNESDAYS, 4:30 - 5:30 PM By celebrating all the Jewish holidays, reinforcing November 7- November 28 (4 weeks) important values and teaching Hebrew vocabulary, Channel your child’s inner “drama each class gives your child so much in so little time. queen” and help his or her talents Located on Palm Beach, the program is open to emerge at this weekly drama club. Florida residents and visitors alike. Kid-friendly snacks Your child will gain a skill, absorb are served. important Jewish values and have a $15 per class, only $90 for prepaid session blast. Snacks will be served. A few minutes of each drama club will be dedicated to rehearsing for Chanukah Lights, the Musical theatrical MESIBAT SHABBAT presentation that the children will SHABBAT AFTERNOONS, 4:30 - 5:30 PM perform at the annual Chanukah on Join other Jewish kids for a weekly Shabbat Worth celebration. party replete with games, stories and treats. Simultaneous Pirkei Avot class for women $70 per four-week session (see page 24). (includes costumes and supplies) Mesibat Shabbat takes place on: April 6, April 13, > A note from Morah Hindel to parents: It is April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, advisable get your camera out so that when May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, your child comes home from drama club, you’re June 29 (no classes in July), August 3, August 10, prepared. August 17, August 24 and August 31

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At Kids in the Kitchen, children will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and get some hands-on cooking experience. He or she will create delicious and exciting foods related to the upcoming Jewish holiday to adorn your table and delight your palate. Each child will bring home a masterpiece cookbook to keep for Mom, too! $70 per four-week session (includes apron and cookbook)

> A note from Morah Hindel to parents: It is advisable to not eat all week, saving your appetite for when your KIDS IN THE KITCHEN child comes home with delicious dishes for you to enjoy. Experience the joy of kosher cooking! WEDNESDAYS, 4:30 - 5:30 PM January 2- January 24 (4 weeks) THE CHABAD HOUSE 361 S. COUNTY RD. PALM BEACH | 561-659-3884 | PALMBEACHJEWISH.COM 15 LIVE SOLO SHOW! SPECIAL CONFESSIONS OF A JEWISH SHIKSA - DANCING ON HITLER’S GRAVE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 | 7:00 PM EVENTS Written and performed by Frannie Sheridan, this internationally acclaimed, one-woman show, will enthrall you. Frannie’s parents, Holocaust survivors, ETIQUETTE CLASS FOR KIDS settle in Canada, and “convert” their family THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27 to Catholicism in an attempt to suppress 4:30 PM- 6:00 PM their Jewishness and blend in to the Etiquette and manners are not neighborhood. With confidence, spirit and inborn; they are learned and must humor, Frannie performs the story of her be practiced just as one would childhood playing all the roles, including practice tennis, soccer or playing that of her fearful father, headstrong the piano. When a behavior mother, confused siblings, racist neighbors is repeated often enough, it and an innocent little eight-year-old girl. becomes automatic. Empower Sloans Curve: 2100 children with the know-how for S. Ocean Blvd. Palm proper table manners and eating Beach, FL 33480 habits so that they can apply Tickets $25 these skills at your very next meal. Reservations required. Frannie began university at the age Christofle: 150 Worth Ave #111 BIRTHDAY BASH FOR WOMEN of 15, majoring in Palm Beach, FL 33480 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 | 7:30 PM Theatre at S.U.N.Y. $22 per child Join us at Golda’s Glatt Kosher Oswego, and also completed a two-year broadcasting Restaurant for the 2nd Annual Chabad program at Columbia College in Vancouver. Frannie’s first published solo play, The Waltonsteins, was MODEL MATZAH BAKERY Birthday Bash for Women. No matter when your actual birthday falls out, performed internationally and caught the attention SUNDAY, MARCH 17 of legendary film director Arthur Hiller (Love Story). 3:00 PM- 4:30 PM join us in celebrating all our birthdays together! Bring a small gift for a Frannie has brilliantly performed Confessions of a Calling all men, women and Jewish Shiksa… Dancing on Hitler’s Grave all over children! Wheat stalks, brick white auction and a brief anecdote or Torah thought that promotes personal the country, including locally at The Kravis Center in ovens and millstones are all West Palm Beach and The Colony Theatre in Miami. being transported to Palm growth. To reserve, contact Barbara Mehl at Frannie has been invited to Israel to perform a week- Beach to set up a model long tour of her show in February 2013. Old World Shmura Matzah [email protected] by Frannie resides in West Palm Beach with her husband Bakery. Learn how Shmurah Thursday, February 24. Dani. They are members of Chabad of Nothern Palm Matzah is made and then Golda’s: 706 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach Island since 2007. bake your own from scratch. Beach, FL 33426 16 THE CHABAD HOUSE 361 S. COUNTY RD. PALM BEACH | 561-659-3884 | PALMBEACHJEWISH.COM SHABBAT Friday Night Live! SHABBAT SERVICES AND DINNER | 7:00 PM Chabad of Northern Palm Beach Island has earned its reputation as THE place to spend Shabbat! Lively services, delicious dinners, elegant yet comfortable atmosphere, children’s programs, and Shabbatons for the whole family. “Thank you for the wonderful Shabbats,” one guest emailed. “The friendship, support and spirituality keep Judaism alive for our family.” Locals and visitors are invited. Shabbat services and dinner are not just offered during “the season” or once a month, it is ongoing. Every weekend, we are here, waiting to spend Shabbat with you.

Friday Night Live: 6:30 PM (winter) | 7:00 PM (summer) Shabbat morning Shacharit: 9:30 AM

Go to palmbeachjewish.com/Shabbat or call 561-659-3884 to reserve for all Shabbat programs including Friday Night Live, Shabbatons and Shabbat Around the World.

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3. SHABBAT IN THE USA 4. SHABBAT IN RUSSIA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2012 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2012 Fun Fact: Make the day after Fun Fact: Some Russians like potato Thanksgiving your family’s Thanksgiving in their borscht; others like cucumber Feast with kosher turkey, stuffing, in it; and some go for borscht with cranberry sauce and perfect carrot chunks of meat. As long as you eat tzimmes. Just think; no cooking! borscht…

5. SHABBAT IN ITALY 6. SHABBAT IN MEXICO FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2013 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2013 Fun Fact: Many Jewish Italian poultry Fun Fact: Tortillas are usually filled dishes have Biblical names, such as with thick and meaty stew, but Malachi’s Chicken and Ezekiel’s Olive some Mexicans fill theirs with tuna Chicken. and spinach.

7. SHABBAT IN FRANCE 8. SHABBAT IN PALM BEACH FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2013 FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2013 Fun Fact: Rabbi Levitin spent three Fun Fact: The best challah in the world years studying Torah in Brunoy, France, is just heavenly with babaganoush and but never ate a croissant. olive dip.

20 THE CHABAD HOUSE 361 S. COUNTY RD. PALM BEACH | 561-659-3884 | PALMBEACHJEWISH.COM WOMEN LIVE SOLO SHOW! CONFESSIONS OF A JEWISH SHIKSA… DANCING ON HITLER’S GRAVE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012 Where learning and laughter, sacred Written and performed by actress Frannie Sheridan, this internationally acclaimed, one-woman and secular, spiritual and physical, show, will enthrall you. Frannie’s parents, Holocaust survivors, settle in Canada, and “convert” come together for an unforgettable their family to Catholicism in an attempt to blend in to the neighborhood. With confidence, spirit night out, discovering the strength of and humor, Frannie performs the true story of her childhood playing all the roles, including that the Jewish woman. of her fearful father, headstrong mother, confused siblings, racist neighbors and an innocent little eight-year-old girl. This event is open to men and women. Sloans Curve, 2100 S. Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach JEWISH HOME SECURITY SYSTEM $25 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2012 Learn the secret to the Jewish home’s best face-lift and the beauty of the mitzvah of mezuzah. Createeate and design a one-of-a-kind fused mezuzah case or havdalah spice box made of jewel-tone glass sshards,hards, stringers, and dichroic. Each piece is fused in a kiln and is transformed into a beautiful family heirloom.om. Craft Gallery, 5911 S. Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach $18 CHEF SHAINY IN PALM BEACH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 20122 Enjoy a one-of-a-kind cooking show with Chef Shainy from Brooklyn who was raraisedi d among recipe writers and testers while the Spice and Spirit Cookbook was authored by her mother in the family kitchen. This is your chance to ask your cooking questions, sample multiple outstanding recipes and enjoy dinner with the entertaining Chef Shainy! MORE THAN JUST SKININ DEEP Come hungry and leave happy! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013 The Chesterfield Hotel, Treat yourself to fabulous beauty treatments 363 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach and makeovers with the experts of Saks $25 Fifth Avenue cosmetics plus learn tips for make-up application specific to your needs, After completing culinary school in 2008, Shainy straight from the professionals! Enjoy different pursued her passion and talent in both culinary flavored, freshly baked hamantashen and arts and entertaining which combine to produce desserts as we reveal the practical and sensational cooking demonstrations for audiences mystical aspects of beauty, unmasking the throughout the states. The dishes displayed and role of Queen Esther in the story of Purim. produced during her shows are as pleasing to the eye Sak’s Fifth Avenue, 172 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach as they are to the palate. $18 THE CHABAD HOUSE 361 S. COUNTY RD. PALM BEACH | 561-659-3884 | PALMBEACHJEWISH.COM 21 JWC SIXTH ANNUAL CONCERT EVENT Annual WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2013 Celebrate your Jewish femininity at a gala concert starring the JWC international singing star Chanale Fellig. Chanale’s albums continue to be snatched up by her thousands of fans, eager to hear a voice that Gala truly represents them and speaks to their hearts. Now she will warm your heart with catchy and soulful music in a night to remember. Event! Enjoy an elegant and lavish dessert buffet, and exciting auction! Tickets: $54 Honor a Jewish Woman Opportunities Event Sponsor: $1,000 Gold Sponsor: $500 Song Sponsor: $360

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22 THE CHABAD HOUSE 361 S. COUNTY RD. PALM BEACH | 561-659-3884 | PALMBEACHJEWISH.COM k Club OCTOBER MEETING: PPalmalm BeachBeach JewishJewish BookBoo Club LOVE AND OTHER IMPOSSIBLE PURSUITS ONCE A MONTH, FRIDAY, 10:00 AM- 11:30 AM by Ayelet Waldman Come see what it’s like when intelligent Jewish women Emilia Greenleaf believed that she had found her soul gather together to share their opinions. Tell us what you mate. But life seems a lot less rosy when Emilia has think. We read a wide variety of books including fiction to deal with the most neurotic and sheltered five-year- and non-fiction, so make a suggestion. old in New York City: her new stepson William. Now Emilia finds herself trying to flag down taxis with a Go to palmbeachjewish.com/jwc for monthly updates on book giant, industrial-strength car seat, looking for perfect club meeting times and locations, or contact Ruthie Friedman strawberry-flavored lactose-free cupcakes – and at [email protected]@hotmail.com or 561561-835-4248.-835-4248. attempting to find balance in a new family that’s both larger, and smaller, than she bargained for.

SEPTEMBER MEETING: NOVEMBER MEETING: START-UP NATION: THE STORY OF ISRAEL’S ECONOMIC MIRACLE THE MIDWIFE OF VENICE by Roberta Rich by Dan Senor and Saul Singer Hannah Levi is renowned throughout Venice for her talent at coaxing Start-Up Nation addresses the trillion dollar question: How is it that Israel-- reluctant babies from their mothers’ wombs — a gift aided by the secret surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, with no “birthing spoons” she has designed. But when a count implores her to natural resources-- produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful, and attend to his wife, who has been laboring for days to give birth to their stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada and the UK? As America firstborn son, Hannah is torn. A Papal edict forbids Jews from rendering reboots its own economy and can-do spirit, there’s never been a better time to medical treatment to Christians, but the payment he offers is enough to look at this remarkable and resilient nation for some impressive, surprising clues. ransom her beloved husband Isaac who has been captured at sea.

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ALEX AND ANI MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM Join us for a special edition of Caffeine for the Soul at Alex and Ani, 150 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach. This is a terrific opportunity to purchase JEWISH ETHICS discounted Alex and CLASS FOR WOMEN Ani jewelry with a SHABBAT portion of all sales AFTERNOONS going to The Chabad 4:30 PM- 5:30 PM House. Get some It is customary to spiritual positive energy learn the chapters of along with morning Pirkei Avot (Jewishh pastries, coffee, and Ethics) in the weeksks tea. between Passoverr Alex and Ani and Rosh Hashanah.ah. CAFFEINE FOR THE SOUL 150 Worth Avenue, #119 Enjoy tea and cakee in MONDAYS, 10:15 AM- 11:15 AM Palm Beach the company of otherther Your week won’t be the same when women as we studydy you start Monday mornings at Caffeine the weekly portionn ooff for the Soul. Join other Jewish women Pirkei Avot, seasonedned at Starbucks of Palm Beach for an with the teachings of intense hour of study and inspiration Chabad Chassidus.s. delving into the Torah’s timeless Simultaneous Mesibatsibat wisdom with Rebbetzin Hindel Levitin. Shabbat for childrenen Enjoy a coffee (it’s kosher!) and (see page 14 for homemade pastries. Weekly handout dates). provided. Walk-ins welcome.

24 THE CHABAD HOUSE 361 S. COUNTY RD. PALM BEACH | 561-659-3884 | PALMBEACHJEWISH.COM BREAD AND FIRE COURSE Course #1 (2 weeks): November 5- November 12 MONDAYS, 10:15 - 11:15 AM Course #2 (4 weeks): February 4- February 25 Join us for a three-course Course #3 (4 weeks): May 6- May 27 series of special editions Please note: Although reading the chapters in advance will enhance your appreciation of the of Caffeine for the Soul at ensuing discussions, it is not mandatory as the course is designed to surround the issues Starbucks. The Bread and Fire focused on in the book, rather than the details of individuals. In addition, the chapters themselves Course was created are independent, making it accessible and relevant to walk-ins and newcomers. Please email by Rebbetzin Shula [email protected] if you wish to receive email updates. Bryski of Chabad of Thousand Oaks, California, COURSE #1: TZEDAKAH: DEFINING GOODNESS guided by the What is goodness? Explore the importance of legislative kindness. topics in the book, Bread COURSE #2: BREAKING FREE FROM EGYPT and Fire, A Fifteen-Step Jewish Program to remove ourselves from self-imposed slaveries. Jewish Women Find G-d in COURSE #3: SERVING G-D WITH STRUGGLES AND DOUBTS the Everyday, What is a “good Jew”? Examine the unrelenting spiritual yearnings and challenges of the soul. edited by Rivkah Slonim.

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The Torah Institute is dedicated to the loving memory of Nosson Deitsch who was tragically taken from us two years ago at the age of 21. Nosson understood the value of time and dedicated his every waking moment to the study of Torah and helping others. At Chabad, we feel privileged for the times Nosson’s shining personality brought new life to our community Shabbat and holiday programs. Please visit palmbeachjewish.com/torah to reserve for weekly classes and the lecture series or to schedule Bar/Bat Mitzvah training. Support the study of Torah and sponsor a class or series of classes offered by the Torah Institute at palmbeachjewish.com/torah. SUNDAYS: MONDAYS: TEFILLIN CLUB 9:30 AM CAFFEINE FOR THE SOUL AT STARBUCKS 10:15 AM WWeeklyeekly ClassesClasses Wrap those Tefillin! Don’t have a Your week won’t be the same when you start Mondays at Caffeine for the pair? We can help. Daven Shacharit Soul. Join other Jewish women at Starbucks of Palm Beach for an intense services with a minyan on Sunday hour of study and inspiration delving into the Torah’s timeless wisdom THURSDAYS: mornings and enjoy a hot breakfast with Rebbetzin Hindel Levitin. Enjoy a coffee (it’s kosher!) and homemade LUNCH AND LEARN with a 15-minute Living Torah film. pastries. Weekly handout provided. Walk-ins welcome. (See page 23.) 11:30 AM At lunchtime, bring HEBREW READING CRASH COURSE 7:00 PM Torah learning into your Learn a 5,000-year-old language in six easy office! Join the Jewish lessons. Renee Seal, certified Hebrew Business Network Reading instructor and experienced (JBN) of Palm Beach and awarded educator, will teach this and study with other five-week course. Materials provided. Jewish professionals Complete the course to receive a and co-workers right certificate. Reserve a spot for the crash in your neighborhood, course. as we draw from the TO LIVE AS A JEW 7:30 PM wisdom of the Sages Get answers to your questions on the basic rituals and derive pertinent performed by a Jew on a daily basis from waking lessons for life’s daily up until falling asleep. All Jewish laws and customs challenges. discussed are based on the Shulchan Aruch Horav, the Code of Jewish Law authored by the Alter Rebbe, the first Chabad Rebbe. WEDNESDAYS: ADVANCED CHASSIDUS 8:30 PM KABBALAH AND CAKE 7:00 PM This exciting class explores the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Participate in captivating classes with Rabbi Zalman Levitin and learn the Kabbalistic angle on the weekly Torah in-depth Chassidic teachings on Talmud and on Rashi’s portion, all from the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson of righteous memory. commentary. In this study class, no concept is left Source materials provided. unexplored. Some prior Torah knowledge is helpful.

26 THE CHABAD HOUSE 361 S. COUNTY RD. PALM BEACH | 561-659-3884 | PALMBEACHJEWISH.COM aandnd More!More! HOLIDAYS 101 7:00 PM Ever wish you understood what the Jewish holidays were all about? Get clued in! Discover a deeper dimension within each holiday and learn the hows, whats and whys with the Rabbi and Rebbetzin. Enjoy a dessert buffet. Wednesday, September 12: Pre-Rosh-Hashanah Wednesday, September 19: Pre-Yom Kippur Thursday, September 27: Pre-Sukkot Wednesday, December 5: Pre-Chanukah Wednesday, February 20: Pre-Purim BAR AND BAT Wednesday, March 20: Pre-Pesach MITZVAH LESSONS Wednesday, May 8: Pre-Shavuot At Chabad we see a Bar/Bat Wednesday, July 10: Pre-Tishah B’Av Mitzvah as an opportunity for a child to explore and discover ONE-ON-ONE LEARNING what being Jewish really Jewish marriage includes many little-known laws means. Not just a party, a Bar/ and customs. To schedule a private Torah-study Bat Mitzvah is a milestone that session with Rabbi Zalman or Rebbetzinbetzin HHindel,indel, can and should mold a child. on tthishis or any other topic, call 561-659-3884 To schedule Bar/Bat or email [email protected]. Mitzvah training, call 561-659-3884 or email [email protected]. Please note: It is never too late to have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. We offer adult training and celebrations.

THE CHABAD HOUSE 361 S. COUNTY RD. PALM BEACH | 561-659-3884 | PALMBEACHJEWISH.COMCOM 27 LLectureecture SeriesSeries KAVANAH MINDFULNESS THE PATH TO SERENITY, MASTERY AND INSIGHT | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 Have you ever met an authentic Kabbalist? Here’s your chance! In honor of Chai Elul, treat yourself to meditative techniques to lead you to a life of true mindfulness and meaning with internationally acclaimed mystic Rabbi Dr. Laibl Wolf. Practical Kabbalah will help you overcome challenges and achieve inner peace and spiritual balance. Rabbi Dr. Wolf is the dean of Spiritgrow Josef Kryss Wholistic Center in Australia. Spiritual mentor and a worldwide teacher of spirituality for a generation, he received his Rabbinic Ordination from the Chief Rabbi of Israel. His degrees in law, psychology, and comparative religions were earned in Australia, Israel and the USA. Rabbi Wolf lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his wife Leah. They have seven children. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL EVENING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2013 Celebrate the indomitable spirit of our precious Holocaust survivors. Join us for the honor of hearing Alan Wainberg describe the two long years that he hid in a farm in a small town called Zelechow, located between and Lublin, and what happened to his sister and aunt when they were found by Polish Jew-haters. Mr. Wainberg recalls Jews being NEXT YEAR IN JERUSALEM murdered even after liberation, and finally, he remembers his transport to freedom SEVEN REASONS TO SUPPORT ISRAEL along with other small children. Mr. Wainberg currently resides in Palm Beach THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013 Gardens, Florida. Meet him in person and watch a heartwarming video presentation Many people love their homes and their and enjoy a lovely buffet dinner and an array of desserts. countries, but once they relocate, they form new allegiances. They cannot trace the ancestral DEBUNKING THE MYTHS homeland that their families claimed two SECRETS OF THE CHASSIDIC LIFESTYLE, UNCOVERED millennia ago, nor do they continue to long for WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2012 those places. Yet no matter where they have Religious people want sons instead of daughters. lived, Jews have continued to dream about the Women are forbidden to study Kabbalah and Talmud. Land of Israel. Why? Enjoy a more meaningful You can’t look good if you dress modestly. Passover and find out why Israel is different, Nobody can raise that many children properly. from popular radio personality Joyce Kaufman. Ultra-Orthodox marriages are arranged, so there’s no love. It is Joyce Kaufman hosts her own talk show on 850 AM every racist to say that Jews are G-d’s chosen people. Jews should be forgiving of people who weekday from 10 am to 1 pm. Joyce is an activist who sin; after all, we all sin sometimes. Truth or myth? Find out at last. passionately supports Israel, war veterans and other worthy Tall and athletic, Rishe Deitsch leaves a trail of stunned women behind her as she effortlessly keeps a perfect causes. Born in New York City to a Jewish father and Puerto home and raises beautifully groomed children and grandchildren. She cooks three-course dinners every night while Rican mother, she earned her degree in special education reciting Psalms from memory and practicing the multiplication tables with her ten-year-old granddaughter. She and a Master’s in social work. She worked with schizophrenic volunteers at the local nursing home, hospital, and animal shelter, and the floor under her refrigerator is spotless. adults as well as autistic children and in 1978, moved to Nah, not true. I’m 53 years old, short, and wondering when I gained ten pounds. I have served as editor of the Florida where she raised her children and has been doing Chabad international women’s magazine for 30 years. I am a homebirth activist with a goal of educating women to radio with phenomenal success for 21 years. be their own best advocates and avoid needless suffering. I am the mother of Hindel Levitin and I only clean under my fridge once a year, right before Passover. 28 THE CHABAD HOUSE 361 S. COUNTY RD. PALM BEACH | 561-659-3884 | PALMBEACHJEWISH.COM MEMBERSHIP

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