v"c THE JEAN FISCHMAN CHABAD CENTER OF THE FIVE TOWNS CALENDAR AND PROGRAM GUIDE 5773 2012-2013 PAGE 1 ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM AND CLASSES This Calendar is Dedicated to the Rebbe The Jean Fischman Chabad Center offers a large selection of classes from beginner to advanced The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, OB”M devoted his life to bringing Jews closer to levels. Over 20 classes are held every week, allowing you to discover your roots through Torah Judaism, sending Shluchim (emissaries) throughout the globe. Study classes in a wide range of topics. The courses and classes are free of charge and open to The Chabad-Lubavitch movement comprises more than 3,500 centers throughout the world and emphasizes all regardless of background or affiliation. Ahavat Yisrael, love for a fellow Jew and the importance of living a Jewish life. SUNDAY WEDNESDAY The Rebbe’s passionate and uncompromising love for every Jew is legendary. His insistence that all Jews are equal, regardless of background, affiliation, or level of observance; his love and devotion to the Land of Israel, and 8:45 am Breakfast & Bavli (For all levels) 5:45 am Tanya Tractate of Megilla R’ Mayer Preger his love for G-d and Torah are the beacons of truth and love that continue to guide and inspire us here at Chabad of the Five Towns and throughout the world. Rabbi Wolowik 7:00 am Tanya of the Week MONDAY R’ Mayer Preger 7:15 am Daf Yomi September 2012 Tanya 5:45 am R’ Elly Storch Dear Friend, R’ Mayer Preger 7:20 am Rambam-A Chapter A Day It is with great pleasure that we present you with this Jewish Calendar made for the Five Towns community and surrounding areas. Included in this calendar are all Chabad programs 7:00 am Tanya of the Week R’ Mayer Preger for the year 5773 and times for lighting Shabbat and Holiday candles, fast days, Chanukah Menorah lighting instructions and more. We are sure that you will find the information useful. R’ Mayer Preger 11:00 am Food for the Body & Soul This year, Chabad of the Five Towns marks 18 years since it was established. 18 is the numerical equivalent of the word Chai which means life. And Chabad of the Five Towns has 7:15 am Daf Yomi Daily Talmud Study Mrs. Rivkah Kotlarsky infused tremendous life, vigor, unity and excitement into the community over the last 18 years for both the affiliated and non affiliated. R’ Elly Storch As we approach Rosh Hashanah 5773 and begin a new year of Chabad service to the Jewish communities of the Five Towns, we can proudly report that, thank G-d, we have had 7:20 am Rambam – A Chapter A Day THURSDAY the privilege of touching the lives of many Jewish people through our Bar/Bat Mitzvah clubs, Senior’s Program, Hebrew School, Friendship Circle, Bagel Babies, Women’s classes, R’ Mayer Preger 5:45 am Tanya daily Shiurim for men, Gan Chamesh pre-school, Jewish Learning Institute and the many other daily programs that take place here at Chabad. 3:00 pm Connection to the Source R’ Mayer Preger In April 2011, we saw a need to open a satellite Center in Hewlett to enhance Chabad’s existing services there. As such, we are now proud to have a Chabad of Hewlett division, as part of Chabad of the Five Towns, under the expert guidance of Rabbi Nochem and Rivkie Tenenboim. Mrs. Leah Muller 7:00 am Tanya of the Week 8:15 pm Talmud Class Tractate R’ Mayer Preger Our duty is to help strengthen Jewish identity, and so we reach out with a multitude of programs – Shabbat experiences, children’s holiday programs, study groups & classes, a visit to the hospital, crisis counseling; a Jewish helping hand, or just a smile. Chabad offers strength of faith, education, pride and comfort. We care. Rabbi Wolowik 7:15 am Daf Yomi 8:30 pm Tanya for Women R’ Elly Storch Many people ask us, what makes Chabad so unique? What gives us the ability to reach out and create programs where every Jew, affiliated or unaffiliated, observant, or non- observant, feels comfortable? The answer is: our core belief. Mrs. Raizel Feder 7:20 am Rambam — A Chapter A Day At the Feder home, 66 Margaret Avenue, Lawrence We believe that every Jew is valuable. Every Jew counts. At Chabad the objective is to inspire every Jew to find more joy and meaning in their own personal observance of Judaism; R’ Mayer Preger in their personal connection to their Jewish heritage. Watch the excitement on the faces of the children who partake in our youth programs; ask the thousands who participate in our 9:00 pm The Rebbe’s Weekly Message 8:15 pm Living with the Times, Weekly Torah Portion events, and you begin to feel an incredible sense of community. Rabbi Wolowik R’ Yanky Feder At the Jacob’s Home, 351 Pacific Avenue, Cedarhurst Along with success come new and greater responsibilities and obligations. More people know of us, depend on us, need us. For the work of Chabad to continue with the strength 9:45 pm Chassidic approach to Tefilla and effort that is necessary, we need your help, and so do the many who must still continue to strengthen their Judiasm. TUESDAY Rabbi Wolowik Please become our partners in the beautiful mitzvah of reaching out to our children, singles, families, hospital patients, senior citizens, unaffiliated Jews, those on the brink of assimilation, and to the whole community. Please open your hearts and send us your generous gift. Mail it today and help ensure a more Jewish tomorrow. 5:45 am Chassidic Mysticism FRIDAY R’ Mayer Preger We wish you and your family a good sweet New Year. When the Al-mighty sees His children helping each other, He will surely inscribe us all in the Book of Life and bless us with 5:30 am Tanya health, prosperity and nachas. 7:00 am Tanya of the Week R’ Mayer Preger R’ Mayer Preger 7:00 am Tanya of the Week Sincerely, 7:15 am Daf Yomi PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR SPONSORS R’ Mayer Preger R’ Elly Storch Allstate Insurance, M. Rosenzweig (516) 374-7700 7:15 am Daf Yomi 7:20 am Rambam-A Chapter A Day Rabbi Shneur Z. Wolowik Azamra DJ, Jeff Neckonoff (516) 771-9377 R’ Elly Storch Brach’s (516) 239-1030 R’ Mayer Preger Director 7:20 am Rambam-A Chapter A Day F.A.F.G. Flaco (516) 371-2135 10:30 am Smile on Seniors (Monthly) R’ Mayer Preger Gourmet Glatt Emporium (516) 569-2662 Club Leaders Hy Goldberg Photography (516) 764-4040 Jerusalem Florist, Gidon Shema (516) 569-7561 7:00 pm Tanya for Women SHABBAT STAFF Rabbi Nachman Ross Hadassah Geisinsky Suzanne Wallin Jessica Silver Realty LLC (516) 295-0306 At the Ross home, 360 Island Avenue, Woodmere 8:30 am Chassidus Rabbi Zalman Wolowik Youth Director Gan Chamesh Three Star Photography, Sam Shlagbaum (718) 376-1163 R’ Nachman Ross Director & Spiritual Leader Phone: 516-295-2478 x 20 Administrative Director Woodmere Rehabilitation (516) 374-9300 9:20 am Chassidus Phone: 516-295-2478 x 11 [email protected] Phone: 516-295-2479 x 16 You Can Turn Heads, L. Luckman (516) 528-9084 Fax: 516-295-7840 [email protected] R’ Mayer Preger Dr. Bill Muller [email protected] * Rambam Administrator Mingy Dworcan Shelley Skolnick Miriam Feldheim Chanie Wolowik Chabad Center Rental Operations & Communications Secretary – Chabad Main Office & R’ Nachman Ross Gan Chamesh Program Director Kiddush Booking Office Manager Manager Camp Gan Israel Office *** Code of Jewish Law Phone: 516-295-2478 x 12 Phone: 516-295-2478 x 10 516-295-2479 x 17 Phone: 516-295-2478 x 22 Phone: 516-295-2478 x 10 Rabbi Wolowik [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Rabbi Meir Geisinsky Susy Adler Batsheva Borenstein Susie Gold Youth Club Leaders Youth Director Gan Chamesh Friendship Circle Coordinator Bookkeeper: Accounts Payables 516-295-2478 x 18 Hebrew School Principal Educational Director Phone: 516-295-2478 x 13 Phone: 516-295-2478 x 14 [email protected] Phone: 516-295-2478 x 19 Phone: 516-295-2479 x 15 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Rabbi Nochem and Rivkie Tenenboim *One hour and a half before Mincha *** One hour before Mincha Directors Chabad of Hewlett A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EACH CLASS IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE, WWW.CHABAD5TOWNS.COM/CLASSES Phone: 516-295-3433 www.jewishhewlett.com SCHEDULE OF SERVICES 2012/5773 Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur Services will be held at HAFTR High School, 635 Central Avenue, Cedarhurst THE SHABBAT CANDLES Evening Service: 6:25 pm A married woman customarily lights two candles and may add an additional one for each of her children. An SELICHOT SHABBAT CHOL HAMOED Shabbat ends: 7:32 pm unmarried girl should light one candle in deference to her mother. As soon as a young girl can understand the Saturday night, September 8 Friday, October 5 idea of Shabbat and can say the blessing (approximately 3 years old) her parents should provide her with a First Selichot: 10:30 pm Light candles at 6:12 pm candlestick and teach her to kindle the Shabbat candles. The young girl should light before her mother, in case Second Selichot: 1:00 am Evening Services: 6:20 pm she needs assistance from her. YOM KIPPUR It is customary to put a few coins into a Tzedakah pushka (charity box) before lighting the candles.