Purim Celebration 2010!

Chabad Prospect Heights presents our 6th annual community Purim party!

Saints Win! Saints Win!

In what is being described as the biggest upset in history, Mordechai and Esther, true saints, beat out Haman and Achashverosh in an amazing display of defense and offense, rarely seen before by the Jewish people! Join us as we celebrate.

Saturday, February 27
At Cong. Kol Israel of Prospect Heights 603 St. Johns pl.
Havdalah service 7:30
Megillah Reading: 7:45
Light Buffet | No Fee

Sunday, February 28 – 10:30am | Megillah reading 11:30am
At Franklin park bar & lounge 618 St Johns pl. Subway: 2/3/4/5/6 to Franklin Ave.

Experience the sweetest Purim you’ve ever had! Featured entertainment by the world famous Danny the clown, performing his renowned show of Magic, Juggling, Animal balloons and face painting.

• Masquerade in Costume contest with prizes
• Sumptuous Purim feast
• Assorted Hamentashen bar
• Dance to the beat of Live Music by Shmuli!
• Danny the clown’s Magic show & Juggling act *Animal Balloons
• Face painting

Suggested donation* $18 Adult $10 Children
*No one is turned away due to lack of funds

Sponsors welcome! Contact Rabbiari@brooklynyid.com

Shabbaton/Dinner – RSVP Friday, Feb 12

A monthly taste of paradise in Brooklyn.

Acclaimed educator and noted scholar Rabbi Yosef Raskin from Sefad, Israel to address event.

Join us for an evening of song, great food, sensational people and insightful discussion..

As our community continues to grow, we want to introduce all the wonderful people, neighbors and friends to each other creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where people can meet, mingle, pray and sing and share Torah thoughts. Shabbatons/Dinner are held at Cong. Kol Israel of Prospect Heights 603 St Johns pl.

To RSVP, please reply to this email or call 347.787.0864. Vegan menu available upon request. The Friday night dinner and special program is by reservation. Cover is $18 mailed to: Chabad Prospect Heights, 340 Sterling Pl. Suite 1A Brooklyn, NY 11238 or by clicking on the PayPal link below.

Friday Feb. 12th Program Notes

5:45pm Joyous and uplifting Kabbalat Shabbat service
6:30pm Delicious catered Shabbat dinner with Parsha discussion led by Rabbi Ari
7:00: Guest Speaker

Lecture at Brooklyn Tech High School in Fort Greene

Join the Jewish student club and faculty members at Brooklyn Techincal High School for our monthly lecture on the topic of Tu B’shvat (15 of the month Shvat on the Hebrew calender) the New Year for trees and the subject of blessings over food and in general.

Thursday, February 4th @ 2:45pm on the 6th floor.

Refreshments and handouts sponsored by Mr. Eliezer Abromski & NCYS.

Call 347.787.0864 for more info.

Personal note from Rabbi Kirschenbaum

23 December, 2009

Dear Friends,

Thank you for taking a moment to read this personal letter. I know you get a lot of email from us throughout the year, yet this letter may be the most important one we will send, so please indulge us in this one page note.

As we approach the end of 2009, I want to thank you, on behalf of Chaya and all our incredible volunteers of Chabad Prospect Heights, for all your warm comments, suggestions and responses to our weekly e-mails, on-line offerings and general programs. I also want to express our appreciation to those of you that have financially supported our vital work to educate and inspire people throughout brownstone Brooklyn with our programs.

While the year 2009 is not likely to go down in history as this country’s finest, it is perhaps now safe to say that things did not turn out to be quite as catastrophic as many had predicted. And although this recession seems far from over, the silver linings are beginning to show themselves.  People are reprioritizing. There is a new awareness that money can come and go; stocks can rise and fall; but the good we do for others, the education we give our children, the relationships we build and the wisdom we acquire — are forever.

At Chabad Prospect Heights, we have fostered this awareness by keeping all of our outreach and educational programs going strong – in spite of the downturn – and by launching new programs to help those most severely affected by it. (Not a single vital Chabad program was cut due to the recession.) Emergency assistance to hungry and destitute families is at an all time high. And the joyful faces we are greeted with every day are a testament to the Jewish warmth and pride that permeates our community by way of the numerous opportunities we provide.

As we close out our books on 2009, we are still in the red. Rather than carry this debt over into the new fiscal year, we are asking friends like you to step up and help put us in the black. WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW! Your support and partnership is vital.

Please do a timely mitzvah.

There are still 8 days left to the end of the calendar year. Please click here to make a secure tax-deductible on-line donation or you can mail your donation to the address below, or call us at 347.787.0864

May you and your loved ones be blessed with G-d’s blessings for all that is good and joyous. Thank you for your friendship. With heartfelt blessings and best wishes for a healthy and enlightening year and a pleasant winter,

Rabbi Ari Kirschenbaum
Director
Chabad Prospect Heights
340 Sterling Pl. Suite 1A
Brooklyn, NY 11238
www.BrooklynYid.com

All contributions are tax-deductible, and if received before Dec. 31 can be deducted from your taxes for this calendar year. Please Donate now. Chabad of the Conejo can accept Cash, Credit Card, Check, Stock Transfer, as well as donations of automobiles, boats or real estate. Chabad of the Conejo is a 501(c)3 charity and all contributions to it are tax deductible.

Lecture on the Feminine Dimension of Chanukah Wed, Dec 9th 8:00pm

The paradoxical role of women in the miracle & celebration of Chanukah

Members of the community will have the opportunity to discover the unique connection women have to the holiday of Chanukah, at a special lecture scheduled for the 9^th of December.

The lecture, entitled “The feminine side of Chanukah” will focus in depth at the mystical connection between women and Chanukah and will be presented by Rabbi Ari Kirschenbaum and delivered at the home of Mrs. Miriam Boymelgreen 535 Dean St #208 on Wednesday, December 9^th at 8:00pm. The lecture is free of charge and open to all. Light refreshments served.

The lecture is part of an ongoing effort to increase holiday awareness in the community by Chabad Prospect Heights.

For more information, please call 347.787.0864 or Women@BrooklynYid.com

Our Annual Chanukah Party! Sunday, December 13, 2:30-5:30PM Featuring: Giant 6ft Lego Menorah assembled by the children!

Our Annual Chanukah Celebration! Sunday, December 13, 2:30-5:30PM

Join us for our annual Chanukah party event. Celebrate the Festival of Lights together in the heart of Brooklyn! @ Franklin Park’s bar & Lounge.

Enjoy delectable (Suf Ganiot) jelly doughnut station, gourmet latke bar, music and L’chaim for all! Children, create your very own special Chanukah arts ‘n crafts, gifts & Prizes galore and our very own free cotton candy and popcorn concession stands!

Featuring: Giant 6ft Lego Menorah assembled by all children present!

Schedule:
3pm-4pm Face painting, 4pm-5pm Clown & Magic act, Arts N’ Crafts, Buffet, Music, Cotton Concession stands (Popcorn & Cotton candy) and more, throughout the whole affair. Menorah Lighting at 4:00pm | $10 Suggested Donation.**

Sunday, December 13th The 3rd night of Chanukah 2:30-5:30pm at Franklin Park Bar & Lounge 618 St. Johns Pl. Subway: 2/3/4/5 to Franklin Ave.

For More information or to become an event sponsor, contact 347.787.0864 or at Info@Brooklynyid.com

Special thanks to Toli & Matt for hosting the event.

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Chanukah Kits

If you or anyone you know would like a Chanukah Kit (Which Includes Menorah & Candles) please reply to this email with name and address, and a Chanukah Kit will be made available free of charge.

Public Menorah Display

Make sure you visit our Beautiful Menorah display with its unique glowing candles at the Prospect Heights Underhill Children’s Playground & Atlantic Terminal Mall for the duration of Chanukah.

Mumbai Memorial Tribute. Sunday Nov, 29 Feat. Elie Wiesel, Prime Minister Netanyahu & Others

Remembering Mumbai Shabbaton/Dinner Friday Nov. 13

A Monthly Taste of Paradise in Brooklyn

Join us for an evening of singing, discussion and introspection to honor the heroic lives of those tragically lost one year ago in the terror attacks in Mumbai, India. By adding light we dispel darkness.

As our community continues to grow, we want to introduce all the wonderful people, neighbors and friends to each other creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where people can meet, mingle, pray and sing and share Torah thoughts. Shabbatons/Dinner are held at Cong. Kol Israel of Prospect Heights 603 St Johns pl.

To RSVP, please email info@BrooklynYid.com or call 347.787.0864 Vegan menu available upon request. The Friday night dinner and special program, is by reservation with a suggested donation of $18 mailed to: Chabad Prospect Heights, 340 Sterling Pl. Suite 1A Brooklyn, NY 11238

Friday Nov. 13th Program Notes
5:30pm Joyous and uplifting Kabbalat Shabbat service
6:15pm Delicious catered Shabbat dinner with Parsha discussion led by Rabbi Ari
Special guest and featured speaker during dinner TBA

Sukkot & Simchat Torah Schedule & Community Event

Chabad  Prospect Heights and the Kirschenbaum’s  Invite you to our annual community Sukkot celebration. Experience Sukkot in an informal and inviting environment.

*Festive Sushi buffet *Shake the Lulov & Etrog *Live Music –bring your instrument- *Schmoozing *Shared Sukkot Torah thoughts & *L’chaim’s all around!

Suggested but not mandatory RSVP so we can plan accordingly. 347.787.0864 Info@brooklynYid.com —Invite a friend!

Wednesday, October 7th 7:30pm. The Kirschebaum residence 765 St Johns Pl. off Rogers Ave. Sukkah Entrance under stoop. Subway 2,3,4,5 to Franklin Ave. No Cover. All are welcome

Sponsored in part by Alex Novak in memoriam of his mother Leah bas Harav Alexander Ziskind and Menucha Novak A”H who’s Yartzeit is Shmini Atzeret. Thank you.

Sponsors welcome and appreciated $360

Simchat Torah – Dance with the Torah Celebration

Sing, drink and dance the night away in celebration of the Torah. The festive time of Simchat Torah is spent in joyous celebration as we honor our eternal heritage.

Plenty of  L’chaim. Funky flags for all children, Commit to a new mitzvah. Say some more L’chaim. Dance with the Torah. I look forward to seeing you and celebrating together. Please bring your kids with a special children’s Hakffah (dance). For more information please reply to this email or call 347.787.0864

It’s been said that if one is a “two day a year Jew” those two days should be Simchat Torah and Purim.

For these days are days that capture the Joy of Judaism. We at Chabad Prospect Heights Jewish Center would like to invite you to join us for unbridled joy as we close out the High Holiday Season!

Yizkor Memorial Service. We remember our loved ones during our seasons of celebration. Saturday, October 12:30pm, Followed by a Kiddush buffet.

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES & EVENTS

Services will be held at Cong. Kol Israel of Prospect Heights
603 St Johns Pl. | (Between Classon/Franklin Ave)
Please call 347.787.0864 for meal reservations in the Sukkah

Children’s Corner. Short Sukkot Film

What if we built the worlds greatest Sukkah?

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