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Once in a while I'll use this column to muse about the goings on in our beautiful community. It allows me to keep the message light, rather than discussing Israel or current events (which tend to get my blood pressure up) or philosophizing (not a popular sport for late July)... So here goes:
Summer here at Chabad has been rather busy, and it aint over!
Some of the activities thus far:
- Our Berkowitz Gan Israel Day Camp, under Esther's leadership, is having one of its best seasons ever
- The daily minyan hasn't missed a single day! Including the MINYANAIRE'S brunch that follows
- The History & Philosophy of Chabad lecture (by visiting scholar Rabbi Sholom Avtzon) was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed (Thank you Shlomo Brody for arranging and sponsoring the speaker & brunch)
- Tisha B'Av Film showing of Beneath the Helmet was attended by 50 people last Sunday
Don't miss these upcoming events:
- A JLI "mini-series" - consisting of two 90 minute lessons - takes place this Sunday and next beginning at 10am. The topic is Judaism's view on the moral dilemmas involving the war on terror. We will deal with questions such as is it ethical to apply torture to extract information for the war on terror, and whether it is right to exchange prisoners or pay ransom. So far 18 students have registered for what promises to be a fascinating study of Torah's view on a modern, relevant subject. Info & RSVP by clicking here.
- For CHABAD MEMBERS: The Membership BBQ takes place next Thursday at the Shurka residence in Sands Point, click here for details and to RSVP. It's an opportunity to get together with other "Chabadniks" for a pleasant social event in an awesomely beautiful setting. Thank you Marcy & Manny for hosting us year after year!
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Shalom M. Paltiel
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Mazal tov Barbara and Alan Rosenzweig on their 38th Wedding Anniversary!
 The Rosenzweigs have been involved with Chabad of Port Washington since 1991, the year it was established. Alan serves as a member of the Board of Directors. The new, gorgeous Rosenzweig Playground at Chabad was dedicated by Barbara and Alan in 2014 in honor of their grandchildren.
Click here to view photos of the Rosenzweig Playground Grand Opening last summer.
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Chabad member Dolio Kafri running super marathon, inspiring people with Cancer to remain active!
Click here to watch.
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When the late Theodore Bikel, star of Broadway's Fiddler on the Roof, came to the Rebbe he was asked something unusual.
Theodore Bikel, the legendary Jewish actor and folk singer who passed away on Monday at the age of 91, was deeply impacted and intrigued by the Chabad movement, despite his difference of opinion and lifestyle...
Click here to read more.
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New camp photos posted weekly to our website!
Click here to view.
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The Professor and the Hot Dog
This is a story of a professor who got entangled with a hot dog. The hot dog lost. The professor won. Forever.
Dr. Velvl Greene was a professor of epidemiology and public health at the University of Minnesota. This was around 1960. Professor Greene was involved in the NASA program to find life on Mars. No, the hot dog was not from Mars. Hang in there...
Continue reading >>
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Justice and the War on Terror
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What's a Shadchan (Matchmaker)?
By: Rabbi Aron Moss | Sydney, Australia
Question: Is there truth to the rumor that if you do 3 successful shidduchs (i.e. match three people with their future spouse) you go to the highest level of heaven? What is the theory behind it? And is it true that you are completely absolved of any sins you may have committed too?? ANSWER>>
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Community News
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MAZAL TOV
Mazal tov Dr. Steven and Shoni Cahn on their second Wedding Anniversary regards to you both in Cincinnati, from all of us.
BIRTHDAYS
Zachary Klusky 8/2
Birthday boy Zach at Shelter Island Yacht Club Regatta earlier this month. He won three straight races to win Regatta!
Jason Kobin 7/31
Salia Hovanec 8/2
Wesley Hovanec 8/2
Shayla Ferraro 8/4
Sam Ginzburg 8/4
Jacob Kafri 8/4
ANNIVERSARY
Richard and Magdalene Levi 8/1
YARTZEITS
Eli Grossman,
(Yichiel Elia ben Tzvi Hirsh)
7/31/2015 | Av 15, 5775
observed by
Sharon & Danny Lee
Itka Rosenzweig, (Itka bas Tzvi) 7/31/2015 | Av 15, 5775
observed by
Abraham & Barbara Rosenzweig
Les Savran,
(Aryeh Leib ben Tzvi Hersh) 7/31/2015 | Av 15, 5775
observed by
Ellen Savran
Ronnie ben Tzvi,
8/1/2015 | Av 16, 5775
observed by
Barry & Donna Jason
Becky Brenner,
8/3/2015 | Av 18, 5775
observed by
Robert & Carol Brenner
Israel Smith,
8/4/2015 | Av 19, 5775
observed by
Lawrence & Kay Smith
Natalie Itkin,
8/6/2015 | Av 21, 5775
observed by
Michael Itkin & Anna Orlov
*CLICK HERE to convert any regular calendar date, birthday or Yahrtzeit to its corresponding Jewish-calendar date!
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 Sneaking on Thin Ice at the Romanian Border
I give in. Well go to the Premishlaner Rebbe for Shabbos Nachamu, he promised his wife.
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 If You Havent Heard of This Holiday, Youre Not Alone
What is so special about the 15th of Av?
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| Your Questions |
 Do Animals Go to Heaven?
My dog recently died. He was my loyal companion for many years, even more loyal than some of my friends. I was wondering: what happens to animals after they die? Do they go to heaven?
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 You Must Rebuild the Temple
The Jerusalem Talmud states: If the Holy Temple is not rebuilt in your lifetime, its as though it were destroyed in your lifetime. The commentaries learn from this that the Temples destruction is an ongoing event.
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Av 15 | July 31 |
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 End of Dying in Desert (1274 BCE) |
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 Ban on Inter-Tribal Marriage Lifted (13th century BCE) |
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 Tribe of Benjamin Re-Admitted (circa 1228 BCE) |
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 Jeroboam's Roadblocks Removed (574 BCE) |
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 Betar Dead Buried (148 CE) |
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 "The Day of the Breaking of the Ax" |
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 Joyous Day; Tachnun Omitted |
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Not Is
How could it be?
How could a human ego know it is nothing but a figment of a greater mindand yet remain a human being?
How could a physical eye see infinite lightand yet remain an eye?
How could a stone scream out that there is nothing else but G‑dand yet remain a stone?
It must be that the true reality of all things is not to be, but to know.
There is nothing else but knowing that there is nothing else but G‑d.
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Parshat Va'etchanan
Moses tells the people of Israel how he implored G‑d to allow him to enter the Land of Israel, but G‑d refused, instructing him instead to ascend a mountain and see the Promised Land.
Continuing his review of the Torah, Moses describes the Exodus from Egypt and the Giving of the Torah, declaring them unprecedented events in human history. Has there ever occurred this great thing, or has the likes of it ever been heard? Did ever a people hear the voice of G‑d speaking out of the midst of the fire... and live?... You were shown, to know, that the L‑rd is G‑d... there is none else beside Him.
Moses predicts that in future generations the people will turn away from G‑d, worship idols, and be exiled from their land and scattered amongst the nations; but from there they will seek G‑d, and return to obey His commandments.
Our Parshah also includes a repetition of the Ten Commandments, and the verses of the Shema, which declare the fundamentals of the Jewish faith: the unity of G‑d (Hear O Israel: the L‑rd our G‑d, the L‑rd is one); the mitzvot to love G‑d, to study His Torah, and to bind these words as tefillin on our arms and heads, and inscribe them in the mezuzot affixed on the doorposts of our homes.
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