VWC The Jean Fischman CHABAD CENTER of the Five Towns Calendar & Program Guide 5772 2011-2012 Adult Education Program & Classes The Jean Fischman Chabad Center offers a large selection of classes from beginner to This Calendar is Dedicated to the Rebbe advanced levels. Over 30 classes are held every week, allowing you to discover your roots The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, OB”M devoted his life to bringing Jews closer to Judaism, through Torah Study classes in a wide range of topics. The courses and classes are free of sending Shluchim (emissaries) throughout the globe. charge and open to all regardless of background or affiliation. The Chabad-Lubavitch movement comprises more than 3,500 centers throughout the world and emphasizes Ahavat Sunday Wednesday Yisrael, love for a fellow Jew and the importance of living a Jewish life. The Rebbe’s passionate and uncompromising love for every Jew is legendary. His insistence that all Jews are equal, 8:45 AM Breakfast & Bavli (For all levels) 5:45 AM Tanya regardless of background, affiliation, or level of observance; his love and devotion to the Land of Israel, and his love Tractate of Chagiga R’ Meir Preger for G-d and Torah are the beacons of truth and love that continue to guide and inspire us here at Chabad the Five Rabbi Wolowik 7:00 AM Tanya of the Week 8:45 AM Rambam-A Chapter A Day Towns and throughout the world. R’ Meir Preger R’ Meir Preger 7:15 AM Daf Yomi R’ Elly Storch Dear Friend, Monday 7:20 AM Rambam-A Chapter A Day R’ Meir Preger We are pleased to present you with this year’s distinctive Calendar. We hope this easy-to-read calendar will be useful to you, serve as an 5:45 AM Tanya 8:00 PM Tanya for Women inspiration for the coming year and help you appreciate our rich heritage. R’ Meir Preger R’ Nachman Ross Within its pages you will find a month-to-month schedule of information on candle lighting times, a guide to the Jewish holidays and insight 7:00 AM Tanya of the Week At the Ross Home: into our tradition, as well as a complete schedule of the much anticipated community events that take place frequently at the Chabad Center. R’ Meir Preger 360 Island Ave., Woodmere The Jean Fischman Chabad Center of the Five Towns is part of an international organization on the front lines of Jewish education. Chabad 8:15 PM JLI Course/Talmud for Men and provides care, inspiration, hospitality and knowledge to people from all walks of life. 7:15 AM Daf Yomi Daily Talmud Study Women at Chabad Under the guidance of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson OBM, the organization has made “Ahavat Yisrael” - Love of a fellow Jew - the R’ Elly Storch Rabbi Wolowik driving force that gives it momentum. Acceptance of every Jew on their own level, regardless of their background, observance, age or financial status, has become 7:20 AM Rambam-A Chapter A Day the trademark of Chabad. R’ Meir Preger This past year was indeed a very exciting year for the Five Towns Community. Participation in all Chabad activities increased to unprecedented numbers. 2:00 PM Connection to the Source Thursday Thousands of Jews from across the entire spectrum of Jewish observance have been touched by one or more of our many programs. Mrs. Leah Muller After 16 years of servicing the entire Five Towns population with programming, education, and services for all ages, we saw a need to open a satellite Chabad 8:15 PM Talmud ClassTractate of Brachot 5:45 AM Tanya Center in Hewlett to enhance Chabad’s existing services in Hewlett. As such, we are now proud to have a Chabad of Hewlett division, as part of Chabad of the Five Rabbi Wolowik R’ Meir Preger Towns, under the expert guidance of Rabbi Nochem and Rivkie Tenenboim. 9:00 PM The Rebbe’s Weekly Message 7:00 AM Tanya of the Week 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, Rabbi Wolowik R’ Meir Preger observant, or non-observant, feels comfortable? The answer is: our core belief. At the Jacob’s Home: 7:15 AM Daf Yomi 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 351 Pacific Avenue, Cedarhurst R’ Elly Storch observance of Judaism; in their personal connection to their Jewish heritage. Watch the excitement on the faces of the children who partake in our youth 7:20 AM Rambam-A Chapter A Day programs; ask the thousands who participate in our events, and you begin to feel an incredible sense of community. Tuesday R’ Meir Preger We are thankful for what we have been able to accomplish in the community, however, along with success comes new and greater responsibilities and obligations. 8:15 PM Living with the Times, Wkly More people know of us, depend on us, need us. For the work of Chabad to continue with the strength and effort that is necessary, we need your help, and so do 5:45 AM Chassidic Mysticism Torah Portion the many who must still rekindle their Judaism. Your support is vital! R’ Meir Preger R’ Yanky Feder Please, become our partner in the beautiful mitzvah of reaching out to our youth, college students, singles, families, children with special needs, hospital patients, 7:00 AM Tanya of the Week 9:45 PM Chassidic approach to Tefilla senior citizens, unaffiliated Jews, those on the brink of assimilation, prison inmates and our children - our future. As Chabad is supported only by local individual R’ Meir Preger Rabbi Wolowik contributions, it is your kind and generous support which allows us to continue our work in strengthening Jewish identity, pride and awareness. 7:15 AM Daf Yomi Please open your heart and send your generous tax-deductible contribution in the enclosed envelope. R’ Elly Storch Remember, by helping the Chabad of the Five Towns, you’re helping your community. 7:20 AM Rambam-A Chapter A Day Friday Please Patronize Our Sponsors R’ Meir Preger Together we can accomplish great things! 5:30 AM Chassidic Mysticism Allstate Insurance, M. 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Luckman- 516-528-9084 3 Wyckoff Place, Woodmere Rabbi Zalman Wolowik Hadassah Geisinsky Suzanne Wallin Shabbat Director & Spiritual Leader Youth Director Gan Chamesh Phone: 516-295-2478 x 11 Phone: 516-295-2478 x 20 Administrative Director 8:30 AM Fax: 516-295-7840 [email protected] Phone: 516-295-2479 x 16 Batsheva Borenstein Miriam Feldheim Chassidus [email protected] [email protected] Friendship Circle Coordinator Secretary – Chabad Main Office R’ Nachman Ross Dr. Bill Muller Phone: 516-295-2478 x 13 & Camp Gan Israel Office A detailed description of Chanie Wolowik Administrator Shira Charles [email protected] Phone: 516-295-2478 x 10 9:20 am Chassidus [email protected] Program Director Chabad Center Rental Gan Chamesh Shelley Skolnick each class is available on R’ Meir Preger Phone: 516-295-2478 x 12 Kiddush Booking Central Avenue Manager Operations & Communications Youth Club Leaders our website, ** Rambam [email protected] Phone: 516-295-2478 x 10 516-295-9790 Manager 516-295-2478 x 18 [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 516-295-2478 x 22 R’ Nachman Ross [email protected] www.chabad5towns.com/classes Rabbi Meir Geisinsky [email protected] *** Code of Jewish Law Youth Director Susy Adler Mingy Dworcan Hebrew School Principal Gan Chamesh Gan Chamesh Susie Gold Rabbi Wolowik Phone: 516-295-2478 x 19 Educational Director Office Manager Bookkeeper: Accounts Payables [email protected] Phone: 516-295-2479 x 15 516-295-2479 x 17 Phone: 516-295-2478 x 14 Alternating weeks and location. Please check the website for details One hour and a half before Mincha, *** One hour before Mincha [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] * ** Page 1 Schedule of Services 2011/5772 Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur Services will be held at HAFTR High School, 635 Central Avenue, Cedarhurst THE SHABBAT CANDLES A married woman customarily lights two candles and may add an Fast of Gedaliah additional one for each of her children. An unmarried girl should Selichot Sukkot light one candle in deference to her mother. As soon as a young Saturday night, September 24 Sunday, October 2 Wednesday, October 12 girl can understand the idea of Shabbat and can say the blessing First Selichot 10:30 PM Fast begins at 5:31 AM Make Eruv Tavshilin (approximately 3 years old) her parents should provide her with a Second Selichot 1:00 AM 1st morning Services 6:10 AM Light Candles at: 6:03 PM candlestick and teach her to kindle the Shabbat candles.