B”H 11534 PALMBRUSH TRAIL, LAKEWOOD RANCH · 941-752-3030 · WWW.CHABADOFBRADENTON.COM CHABAD NEWS 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 LATKES 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 latke 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, Falafel 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 ISRAEL 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. VOL. 9/ ISSUE 4 Page 5 DOUGHNUTS AND LATKES AT CHS (...continued from page 2) Chabad Center. This is in keeping with the custom of eating oily foods on Cha- nukah to commemorate the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days to light the Temple Menorah in ancient times. Families were thrilled to take home platters of latkes for their Chanukah parties. This exciting and tasty event was the second of four such family events that CHS holds annually. This strengthens Chabad Hebrew School’s vision of fostering a strong home–school connec- tion for its students. Upcoming Family Fun Days include the, The Hamentaschen Bakery and The Cheesecake Factory.