CHABAD NEWSLETTER JUDAISM DECODED
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CHABAD NEWSLETTER JUDAISM DECODED
JOIN US FOR A FUN EVENT MEMBER APPRECIATION AND LAG B’OMER CELEBRATION CHABADNEWSLETTER 7700 beneva road • sarasota, florida 34238 • 941.925.0770 • fax 941.925.0771 • www.chabadofsarasota.com Volume 24. No. 3 Nissan-Iyar 5775 • April-May 2015 ENJOY FALAFEL DINNER AND THE FREYLEKH KLEZMER BAND Thursday, May 7 • 6:00 pm Free for members Non members: $12 adult, $9 child Sponsor $72 RSVP: 925-0770 by Friday, May 1 TOGETHER WE CAN GROW! JUDAISM DECODED THE ORIGINS AND EVOLUTION OF JEWISH TRADITION PREPARE TO QUESTION THE UNQUESTIONABLE A fascinating six-session course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute Judaism Decoded sheds light on the mysteries surrounding biblical interpretation. How do we know our interpretation is true? If it is true, why is it subject to differences of opinion? 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YOUR CHOICE OF TWO LOCATIONS: Wednesday Mornings Starting May 6 10:15-12:00 noon at the Chabad Center Wednesday Evenings Starting May 6 7:30-8:45 pm at The Jewish Federation of Sarasota WHEN Six Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. Beginning January 14th Fee: $74 per person or $139 per couple For further information and to register call: 925-0770 Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Sarasota LOCATION Chabad of Anywhere 123 Main Street Anywhere, AB 12345 FEE $100 MORE INFO/ REGISTER 123-456-7890 ChabadAnywhere.com Happy Passover Your Sale of Chometz Form And Passover Guide Are Inside zCommunity Update Pesach Shmurah Matzah For Sale Welcome New Members zAll In The Dr. Stephen and Leah Suffin Mazel Tov 7773 Fairway Woods Sarasota, FL 34238 In honor of the Pesach holiday, special hand-made Shmurah Matzah from Israel will be available for purchase. A box of three Matzot for the Seder is available at $10 a box, and a pound of Shmurah Matzah (approximately 6-7 Matzot) is available at the cost of $20 per box. Although machine made Matzah is readily available at the supermarket, many have the custom to eat hand-made Shmurah Matzah at the Seder. Orders for Shmurah Matzah can be made by calling the office @ 925-0770. Family Isaac and Vivien Kalvaria upon the birth of their grandson Support Chabad While Shopping AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Chabad Lubavitch of Sarasota-Manatee Counties, Inc., every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you will find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to Chabad Lubavitch of Sarasota Manatee Counties, Inc. To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile. amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to AmazonSmile to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile. Whenever ordering flowers at Beneva Flowers, please place Chabad of Sarasota as your Helping Hand option and Beneva Flowers will contribute a portion of the sale to Chabad. Purim 5775 at Chabad Kaplan Preschool, Weinstein Religious School and Megilla Reading Chabad Newsletter • 2 Weekly Talmud Class An ongoing Talmud class is taking place every Monday at 10:00 am. Participants study Talmud and discover ancient Jewish traditions in the Talmud that are relevant in today’s society. The Hebrew/English Artscroll Talmud tractate Sanhedrin is being used. No prior background in Talmud or Hebrew reading is necessary. This weekly one-hour class is offered free of charge to the entire community, textbook is available through our gift shop at the cost of $50. Time to Register at Chabad Kaplan Preschool Serving children ages 2.5 - 5 years. Our mission is to provide a warm and happy Jewish environment that is supportive of each child’s own learning priorities. • • • • • Caring & Professional Staff Weekly Music, Kidnastics Judaic and Secular Curriculum Home–Away–From–Home For Your Child Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm FL License #585100765 For further info call: 925-0770 z Thank You, Oneg Sponsors Kirk, Diane and Kara Weisman for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Vayichi IHO Lisa and Bill Libman Kirk, Kara and Diane Weisman for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Beshalach IMO Al Warren Kirk, Diane and Kara Weisman for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Shmot IHO Harry and Dodie Zehnwirth Kirk, Kara and Diane Weisman for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Yitro IHO Dr. Barry and Anne Stein Robbie and Gittel Rosenstock for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Shmot IHO Isaac Rosenstock’s birthday Barry and Anne Stein for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Mishpatim IHO Kirk, Kara and Diane Weisman Martin and Shelley Waldman for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Vaera IHO appreciation for the community’s support and IMO Rhona Brivik Jack and Dr. Suzanne Berkowitz for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Vaera IHO Dr. Len and Ingrid Taub and their son, Brandon. And IHO Bryant & Adam Berkowitz. Kirk, Kara and Diane Weisman for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Vaera IHO Jack and Suzanne Berkowitz Kirk and Diane Weisman for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Bo IHO Kara’s graduation from Law school Sam and Linda Klafter for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Bo IHO Linda’s birthday Steve Shimonov for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Bo IMO Roza bat Maya Eileen Rose and David Silberg for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Beshalach IHO Rabbi Henry Harris and his children Robert and Randelle Landman for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Mishpatim IHO Steve and Leah Suffin’s moving into their new home Kirk, Diane and Kara Weisman for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Teruma IHO Harry Samtur Harry Samtur for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Teruma IHO his birthday and his parents’ Yaertzeit Herbert Benatovich for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Ki Tisa IMO his father Louis Kirk, Diane and Kara Weisman for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Ki Tisa IHO of Zev and Shaina Steinmetz’s marriage Dodie Zehnwirth for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Vayakhel-Pekudei HO her granddaughter Bryce Isaak acceptance by the Joffrey Ballet for 2015 summer season Kirk, Diane and Kara Weisman for sponsoring the Oneg on Shabbat Vayakhel-Pekudei IHO Dr. Steve and Leah Suffin’s joining Chabad as members Chabad Newsletter • 3 zN’shei Update \ N’shei Chabad Women Invites You to a JLI RCS: “Reservations For Two Indoor Picnic All women are invited to join lesson six of this year’s Rosh Chodesh Society course entitled “Soul Mates – Jewish Secrets to Meaningful Relationships”. On April 23 at 7:15pm, N’shei Chabad Women will convene for a talk led by Sara Steinmetz entitled: “Reservations for Two – Defining Marriage’s Boundaries”. We may all agree that marriage requires boundaries to protect its exclusivity, but the question of where those lines should be drawn can spark heated debate. Judaism shows us not only how to thwart temptations that threaten our marriage from the outside, but how to enhance it from within by expanding the exclusivity of our relationship. Following the Rosh Chodesh Society class women will enjoy learning about Chi Kung Massage with Rosann Argenti. RSVP by calling 925-0770 or by emailing NCWSarasota@ gmail.com. Welcome New Members ¨ Rebbetzin Circle Members Sheila Fox Lori Patrusky Shirley Rosen Lili Rosenberg Ilene Silber Stefanie Warrenbrand ¨ N’shei Chabad Members Doryanne Blomquist Nechama Whalen ,. Join us for an indoor black & white picnic at the home of Elizabeth Weber 1 1 1 1 Dessert buffet Black and white dress code Music by flutist Jane Hoffman Appreciation to Jodi Bloom, Sylvia Sabbah, Elizabeth Weber and all Rebbetzin Circle members 1 Thursday, May 21 • 7:00pm 1 Cost: Rebbetzin Circle - Free; N’shei Members $20; Non-Members $25; Event Sponsor $50 1 RSVP by May 13: 925-0770 N’shei Chabad Programming Meeting Join us and take part in planning another great year. 7 Wednesday, June 11 • 7:15 pm At the Chabad Center Please submit your ideas for next year via email: ncwsarasota@gmail.com Chabad Newsletter • 4 T RS r! e U m B um into s with A MP C EL SRA I N GA Dates Week 1: June 29 - July 3 Week 2: July 6 - July 10 Times 9:00am-3:00pm 941-925-0770 * info@chabadofsarasota.com : www.chabadofsarasota.com/camp CHABAD OF SARASOTA Chabad Newsletter • 5 20th Annual Gala Dinner Celebrating 25 years of service to the community A truly memorable event was held at Michael’s On East in honor of Chabad’s 25th anniversary. The event held on March 11th was Chabad of Sarasota’s 20th annual gala and celebrated a truly significant milestone for our community. The ambiance at the gala that honored this momentous occasion was magnificent, and the entertainment was both outstanding and unforgettable. Shalom Sherman is an exceptional entertainer, and in an almost magical way he achieved instant rapport with the crowd. With his incredulous memory he divulged some significant details about individuals that enlivened the crowd, and elicited a sense of warm unity among all participants. Gratitude is extended to the following individuals for the event’s success: Marshall and Dina Gobuty–Presidential Sponsors; Dr. Leonard and Judy Schwartzbaum for food sponsorship; Dr. Barry and Anne Stein for entertainment sponsorship; Samuel Shapiro–Child Scholarship; Dr. Charles and Lisa Loewe–program booklet; Dr. Isaac and Vivien Kalvaria–Invitations; Joseph Bartel–decorations sponsorship; Bernard and Lauren Walsh–Yarmulkas sponsorship; Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni & Walsh–table sponsors; Dr. Bill and Flora Oynick–table sponsors; Jeff and Nikki Sedacca–table sponsors; Main Street Graphics–printing sponsorship. We are grateful to the following committee members who worked hand in hand to oversee every detail to make the event a success: Isaac Azerad, Herbert Benatovich, Howard Fuchs, Vivien Kalvaria, Linda & Sam Klafter, Bob & Randy Landman, Sadie Laufer, Sue Ann Levin, Howard & Shirley Rosen, Lee Ruggles, Bruce Silverberg, Barry Stein, Rabbi Chaim & Sara Steinmetz, Lana & Ronny Tudin, Elizabeth Weber and Kirk Weisman. Chabad Newsletter • 6 We would like to thank all those who patronized the event by making special contributions, placing ads in the journal and to those who attended this lovely event: Yossi & Avivit Alkobi Isaac Azerad Toni Alperin Goldberg Robert Aronson Joseph Bartel Herbert Benatovich Jodi Bloom Brian Bochan Richard & Sheila Brumberg Karel Cooperman David & Anna Eisenberg Harriet Epstein Alan Feins Arthur & Sheila Fox Allie Fraidowitz Howard & Annette Fuchs Stanley Glauser Sarah Glick Robert & Chirle Glinski Marshall & Dina Gobuty Barry Gorn Al & Hedy Guttman Jim Haberman Ron & Ruthy Hyatt Yehuda & Betsy Inbar Edward & Gail Joseph Isaac & Vivien Kalvaria Alvan Kamis Rona Kantor Geraldine Kasoff Samuel & Linda Klafter William Kohler Marc and Iris Kraemer Harold & Judy Kulman Howard & Andrea Lander Robert & Randelle Landman Sol & Sadie Laufer Samuel & Ruth Lestz Laurence & Maritta Levenberg Alan Levin Jerome & Sue Ann Levin Bill & Lisa Libman Charles & Lisa Loewe Chris & Jill Malkin James and Ita Mond Meredith Nierenberg Marc & Vicki Niski Hilary & Anita Oestreich Irwin & Sylvia Pastor Eric & Lori Patrusky Physicians Group LLC Rocketman Howard & Shirley Rosen Noah & Lili Rosenberg Leonore Ruggles Sylvia Sabbah Russell & Susan Samson Steven & Aviva Scheer Shalom and Chaya Schmerling Leonard & Judy Schwartzbaum Jeff & Nikki Sedacca Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni & Walsh Steve & Tatiana Shimonov David & Ilene Silber Theodore Simon Ruth Sklar Maxine Solomon Sunset Chevrolet Barry & Anne Stein Shaya & Leah Suffin Brigitte Taylor Henry Tenenbaum Howard & Bryna Tevlowitz Ronni & Lana Tudin Richard & Lauren Vallone Martin & Shelley Waldman Bernard & Lauren Walsh Herman & Elizabeth Weber Morris & Paecia Weinstein Kirk & Diane Weisman Paula Weisman Nigel Weldon Gershom & Nechama Whalen David & Jane Wicentowski Avi Yoskowitz Harry & Dodie Zehnwirth Merrill & Sheila Zinder Chabad Newsletter • 7 Your Passover Guide Nisan 13 - 22, April 2 - 11, 2015 c An Introduction On Pesach (Passover) we celebrate the liberation of the Jewish people – not just our physical liberation from Egyptian slavery, but also our spiritual freedom from the “abominations of Egypt”. The civilization of ancient Egypt was steeped in idolatry and immorality. Beyond that, however the name “Egypt” – ‘Mitzrayim’, in Hebrew – implies ‘limitations’, or narrow straits. In a very real sense, freedom from the ‘abomination of Egypt’ is freedom from narrowness of mind, freedom from a constricted heart. The Torah laws concerning Pesach, besides being G-dly commandments, are to help us experience this spirit of freedom. This guide, though concise, covers the practical details, and the basic Pesach laws. It is filled with useful tips and profound insights to enhance your Passover experience. Use it well and in the best of health! c How To Prepare the House What is Chometz? Unique to Pesach is the eating of matzah*, and the stringent prohibition of eating or possessing Chometz. Chometz is a general term for all food and drink made from wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt or their derivatives, which is forbidden on Pesach because it is leavened. Even food that contains only a trace of Chometz is prohibited and must be removed from our homes. *Note: Matzah used all year round is not for Pesach use. Only Matzahs baked especially for Pesach may be used on Pesach. Getting Rid of Chometz Obvious Chometz – both food and utensils used throughout the year (and not koshered for Pesach) – should be stored in closets or rooms which are not easily accessible (locked or taped shut). This Chometz should be sold to a non-Jew. Clean the entire house thoroughly to remove all crumbs and small pieces of food. Also check for Chometz in the car and office (desks and drawers, etc.) clothes, pockets (especially the children’s), pocketbooks, and attache’ cases. Vacuum cleaner bags should be discarded or cleaned. c How To Prepare the Kitchen To prepare the kitchen for Pesach, we must kosher it from Chometz that has been cooked in it. Chabad Newsletter • 8 Dishes and Utensils: Have special sets of dishes, silverware, pots, pans and other utensils for Pesach use only. (If necessary certain ‘year-round’ utensils may be used provided they are koshered for Pesach. To do so, consult the Rabbi.) Stove: Thoroughly clean and scour every part of it. Heat the oven to the highest temperature possible for 1-2 hours. Heat the grates and the iron parts of the stove until they glow red-hot. It is suggested that the oven and stove top should be covered afterwards with aluminum foil. Microwave Ovens: Clean the oven thoroughly. Fill with water a completely clean container that was not used for 24 hours. Turn on the microwave and let it steam heavily. Turn it off and wipe out the inside. To use the microwave during Pesach, use a flat piece of Styrofoam or any other thick object as a separation between the bottom of the oven and the cooking dish. When cooking, the food should be covered from all sides. Sink: Meticulously clean the sink. For 24 hours before koshering it, do not pour hot water from Chometz pots into the sink. Afterwards, boil water in a clean pot which was not used for 24 hours, and pour water 3 times onto every part of the sink, including the drain stopper. Afterwards, line the sink. Refrigerator, Freezer, Cupboards, Closets, Tables and Counters: Thoroughly clean and scrub them to remove any crumbs or residue. Afterwards, cover with a heavy covering those surfaces that come into contact with hot food or utensils. Tablecloths and Napkins: Launder without starch. c Shopping for Pesach While shopping for Pesach we must be careful that the foods we buy are not only kosher but are also kosher-for-Pesach – that is, chometz-free. Starting ‘from Scratch’ All fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as all kosher cuts of meat and kosher fish are kosher for Pesach – provided they have been prepared in accordance with Jewish law and have not come into contact with chometz or chometz utensil. The prevailing custom is that we do not eat on Pesach rice, millet, corn, mustard, legumes (beans, etc.), or foods made from any of them. Commercially Prepared Products Nowadays, there are many kosher-for-Pesach packaged foods available. However, care must be used to purchase only those packaged food that c Shmurah Matzah have reliable Rabbinical supervision which is valid for Pesach. Obviously, all leavened foods made from wheat, barley, rye, oats or spelt are actual chometz and are prohibited on Pesach. Examples are bread, cake, cereal, spaghetti, beer and whiskey. Check the Medicine Cabinet! Many medicines, sprays and cosmetics contain chometz. Consult the Rabbi as to which ones may be used on Pesach. The same applies to pet food. c How to Search for Chometz and Burn It The search for Chometz takes place on Thursday evening, April 2 after dark. We traditionally use a candle, wooden spoon and feather for the search (the Chabad gift shop sells a “Chometz Search Kit” that includes the above mentioned items.) It is customary to distribute ten small individually wrapped pieces of Chometz throughout the home before the search. ‘Shmurah’ means watched and is an apt description of this special matzah (unleavened bread). The wheat used is carefully watched – protected against any contact with water from the moment of harvest - as water would cause leavening, and thus disqualify the wheat for use on Pesach These matzahs are round in form, kneaded and shaped by hand, similar to the matzahs baked by the Children of Israel on their way out of Egypt. They are baked under strict supervision to avoid any possibility of leavening during the baking process. Shmurah matzah should be used on each of the two Seder nights for the three matzahs of the Seder plate. c The Eight Days of Pesach On Friday, April 3, chometz may be eaten only in the early hours of the morning, this year until 11:24 am. After that time, only foods which are kosher for Pesach may be eaten. However, we do not eat matzah until the Seder. Fast of the First-Born When the Al-mighty slew the first-born of Egypt, He spared the first-born of the Children of Israel. Therefore, all first-born sons of Israel, or fathers of first-born sons under 13, fast on the day before Pesach, in gratitude to the Al-mighty. The Blessing Recite the following blessing before the search: Bo-ruch Ah-toh Ah-do-noi Eh-lo-hei-nu Me-lech Hah-olom A-sher Kih-dih-shah-nu Bih-mitz-votav Vih-tiz-vah-nu Al Be-or Cha-metz. It has, however, been a custom for many centuries that this fast day is broken by a festive meal in celebration of a completion of a Tractate of the Mishna or Talmud. This takes place at the synagogue Friday, April 3, following morning services. Services begin at 8:00 am. Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us by His commandments, and has commanded us to remove the leaven. The Search Afterwards, hold the lit candle and search for Chometz in every room, as well as any other areas of the home that may have chometz, such as the attic, garage, or car. When the search is completed, recite the following: All leaven or anything leavened which is in my possession, which I have neither seen nor removed and about which I am unaware, shall be considered naught and ownerless as the dust of the earth. Then take all the chometz that was found in the search, cover it securely and place it in a conspicuous spot. This chometz will be burned in the morning. Food intended to be sold or eaten later should similarly be carefully put aside. The search should also be conducted in one’s place of business. Seder Preparation On Friday, April 3, prepare the chicken neck, horseradish and charoset for both Seder nights. For the second Seder, set the table and prepare the meal after 8:24 pm. The Concluding Days of Pesach Pesach is eight days long. The last two days of Pesach are also Yom Tov. Pesach does not end until Shabbat, April 11, in the evening at 8:28 pm. Until that time no chometz should be bought or eaten. Schedule of Services & Torah Classes Burning the Chometz On the morning before Pesach, Friday, April 3, burn the chometz that was found during the search, or that was left over from breakfast and not stored with the chometz which will be sold to the non-Jew. Deadline for burning the Chometz: 12:22 pm. Burning of the chometz will take place at the synagogue at 11:30 am. After the chometz is thrown into the fire, recite the following: All leaven or anything leavened which is in my possession, whether I have seen it or not, whether I have observed it or not, whether I have removed it or not shall be completely considered naught and ownerless as the dust of the earth. Sunday-Friday Friday Evening Shabbat Morning Sunday Morning Monday Morning Monday Evening Morning Service Shabbat Service Torah Portion Class Shabbat Service Code of Jewish Law Talmud Class Dinner and “Living Torah” Video Evening Service 8:00 am 7:30 pm 9:30 am 10:00 am 8:40 am 10:00 am 6:00 pm 7:15 pm Chabad Newsletter • 9 z Memorials • Mazel Tovs Jodi, Seth and Melissa Bloom IMO Gina Ohana IMO Rhona Brivik IMO Harold Greenstein Dr. Hilary and Anita Oestreich IMO Rose Resnikoff IMO Dr. Samuel Oestreich IMO Bertha Oestreich Maxine Solomon IHO Adam David Solomon David and Anna May Eisenberg IMO Samuel Cohen IMO Esther Eisenberg Chaya Perera IMO Isak Perera Ronni, Lana Gabi and Jeremy Tudin IHO Annette Kirshner’s father IHO the marriage of Zev and Shaina Steinmetz IMO Harold Rudman Yartzheit IHO Isaac and Vivien Kalvaria’s newborn grandson Asher Wesley IHO Lauren and Eli Van Allen’s newborn son Asher Wesley David and Lois Rosenfeld IMO Jordan Rosenfeld Dr. Robert and Chirle’ Glinski IMO Elmer Kozora Rachel and Howard Goldring & Family IHO Berth Pollack Jeremy and Trudy Gibbs IHO David and Jane Wicentowski Jim Haberman IHO of the marriage of Zev Steinmetz to Shaina Zirkind Sally Joselson IMO Sherwin Joselson Dr. Steve and Aviva Scheer IMO Joseph Tannenbaum Rae Seife IMO Barbara Callaghan Yosif and Tovli Somiran IMO Ester bat Branah Michael and Andrea Kates IMO Rhona Brivik Joel Katz IHO Bernard and Shirley Friedland Sam and Linda Klafter IHO Arthur Aaron Jeffrey and Phyllis Meer IMO Chana Chaya bas Mendel Marion Stewart IHO Zev Steinmetz’s engagement to Shaina Zirkind Dr. Elliott and Evelyne Stupp IHO the marriage of Zev and Shaina Steinmetz Morris and Paecia Weinstein IMO Alan Rotman Dodie and Harry Zehnwirth IHO Jane Wicentowski’s birthday IHO Linda Klafter’s birthday IHO Isaac Kalvaria’s birthday IHO Barry Gorn’s birthday IHO Samantha Stein’s birthday IHO Rebecca Weinstein’s birthday IMO Barry Schneider IMO Sandy Tates IMO Elaine Tudin IMO Craig Brivik IMO Ann Hanf Fleck IMO Philip Swartz IMO Helena Weber IHO Isaac and Vivien Kalvaria’s newborn grandson Asher Wesley Great Appreciation Arthur & Julia Aaron Alejandro Alvarez Robert & Debby Azeff Isidoro & Rosa Barrocas Herbert Benatovich Jack & Suzanna Berkowitz David & Anna May Eisenberg Sidney & Sylvia Ettedgui Richard & Arlene Franco Leonard & Cassia Friedlander Daria Gabai Jeremy & Trudy Gibbs Jerry & Terry Goldman Howard & Rachel Goldring Israel & Hana Goor Jim Haberman Carlyne Jacob Sally Joselson Isaac & Vivien Kalvaria Alvan Kamis Geraldine Kasoff Michael & Andrea Kates Joel Katz Chabad Newsletter • 10 Linda and Norman Sage IHO Zev Steinmetz marriage to Shaina Zirkind IMO Judy Shapiro’s brother Marvin IHO Anita and Hilary Oestreich’s birthdays David and Robin Shapiro IMO Rhona Brivik IHO Zev Steinmetz’s marriage to Shaina Dr. Gerry Kasoff IMO Bertha Kasoff IMO Paul Saul Nussbaum z With Richard Weisbrot IHO Robert and Randy Landman Leo & Shirley Katz Chaim Kirkell Samuel & Linda Klafter Robert & Randelle Landman Bill & Lisa Libman Anna Lorman Seymour & Helen Margolis Lucie Marino Marc & Vicki Niski Hilary & Anita Oestreich Chaya Perera Martin & Kathy Rosen David & Lois Rosenfeld Avrohom Roth Harvey & Elaine Rothenberg Jeffrey & Mercedes Rubin Sylvia Sabbah Norman & Linda Sage Harold Samtur Steven & Aviva Scheer Kathie Schwarz David & Robin Shapiro Sam Shapiro Steve Shimonov Stuart & Paula Siegel Maxine Solomon Yosif & Tovli Somiran Barry & Anne Stein Marion Stewart Shaya & Leah Suffin Ronni & Lana Tudin Michael & Camille Vermess Corey & Stefanie Warrenbrand Herman & Elizabeth Weber Morris & Paecia Weinstein Richard Weisbrot Kirk & Diane Weisman Paula Weisman David & Miriam Yerushalmi Harry & Dodie Zehnwirth z Thank You, Volunteers c Garage Sale Alejandro Alvarez Isidoro Barrocas Dick Brumberg Jim Haberman Jane Hoffman Robert Landman Eileen Rose David Silber Steve Suffin Paula Weisman Gershom Whalen Harry Zehnwirth c Shalach Monos Packaging and Delivery Robert Landman Randelle Landman Lee Ruggles Leah Suffin Stephen Suffin Lana Tudin SELLING THE CHOMETZ Since it is prohibited to possess chometz on Pesach, we need to sell to a nonJew all chometz that will not be eaten or burned before Pesach, including all chometz utensils. These are stored away in closets or rooms while preparing for Pesach. Now we lock or tape shut the closets or rooms, and they are leased to the non-Jew at the time of the sale. Since there are many legal intricacies in this sale, only a competent Rabbi should be entrusted with its execution. The Rabbi acts as our agent both to sell the chometz to the non-Jew on the morning before Pesach starts, and also to buy it back after Pesach ends. SALE OF CHOMETZ FORM This form is available online at: www.chabadofsarasota.com/chometzsale I (We) _______________________________ Hereby authorize Rabbi Chaim S. Steinmetz to sell all chometz that may be in my (our) possession; wherever it may be - at home, at work, or elsewhere - in accordance with the requirements of Jewish law, as incorporated in the special contract for the sale of chometz. Residential Address ________________________________ Business Address __________________________________ Signature(s)_____________________________ Must be signed by head of household. Send to Rabbi Chaim S. Steinmetz, 7700 Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL 34238. Or fax to (941) 925-0771. Forms must reach us no later than Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Responsibility cannot be accepted for forms received later. zHappy Birthday Mr. Harry Zehnwirth 29 Adar Mrs. Andrea Lander 2 Nisan Mr. David Rosenfeld 2 Nisan Alexander Stein 3 Nisan Mr. Howard Rosen 5 Nisan Mr. Robert Rosenstock 9 Nisan Mr. Noah Rosenberg 11 Nisan Dr. David Eisenberg 12 Nisan Eva Bella Serebro 13 Nisan Luca Marino 18 Nisan Mrs. Shelley Waldman 20 Nisan Mrs. Evelyne Stupp 21 Nisan Mr. Albert Oykherman 30 Nisan Naomi Warrenbrand 3 Iyar Mr. Richard Franco 3 Iyar Shaina Davidovich 11 Iyar Mr. Herbert Benatovich 13 Iyar Mr. Max Serebro 16 Iyar Mrs. Chaya Perera 19 Iyar Dr. Geraldine Kasoff 20 Iyar Dr. Fred Tow 21 Iyar Mrs. Janyce Agruss 25 Iyar Melissa Bloom 25 Iyar Seth Bloom 25 Iyar Dr. Howard Fuchs 27 Iyar Mr. Robert Antovel 1 Sivan Hannah Talia Glazer 3 Sivan Mrs. Sara Steinmetz 7 Sivan Franky Rossmoore 10 Sivan Yosef Steinmetz 12 Sivan Sean Jones 12 Sivan Friday, March 20 Sunday, March 22 Sunday, March 22 Monday, March 23 Wednesday, March 25 Sunday, March 29 Tuesday, March 31 Wednesday, April 1 Thursday, April 2 Tuesday, April 7 Thursday, April 9 Friday, April 10 Sunday, April 19 Wednesday, April 22 Wednesday, April 22 Thursday, April 30 Saturday, May 2 Tuesday, May 5 Friday, May 8 Saturday, May 9 Sunday, May 10 Thursday, May 14 Thursday, May 14 Thursday, May 14 Saturday, May 16 Tuesday, May 19 Thursday, May 21 Monday, May 25 Thursday, May 28 Saturday, May 30 Saturday, May 30 zYaertzeit Reminder Full-service rental senior community with Jewish family values For your personal tour, call 941-225-8369 1951 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota, FL • ALF #8951 • SNF #130471046 Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni & Walsh Injury Law 907-3088 BRADENTON SARASOTA Mr. Morris Weinstein father Wednesday, March 18 Mrs. Linda Klafter father Wednesday, March 18 Dr. & Mrs. Sam Rosenfeld son Tuesday, March 24 Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Levin nephew Tuesday, March 24 Mr. & Mrs. David Rosenfeld grandson Tuesday, March 24 Mr. Joel Sainer father Saturday, March 28 Mr. Michael Kates grandfather Tuesday, March 31 Mrs. Sheila Brumberg sister Friday, April 3 Mrs. Evelyne Stupp grandmotherSunday, April 5 Ms. Sally Joselson sister Monday, April 6 Mr. Jehuda Fischer father Wednesday, April 8 Dr. Isaac Kalvaria father Saturday, April 11 Mrs. Mindy Bloom mother Sunday, April 12 Mr. Yosif Somiran father Monday, April 13 Mr. Marshall Gobuty grandmotherTuesday, April 14 Mrs. Flora Tow mother Thursday, April 16 Mrs. Chirle Douville Glinski father Tuesday, April 21 Mr. Stanley Glauser mother Monday, April 27 Mrs. Jodi Bloom grandmotherMonday, April 27 Mr. Allie Fraidowitz father Tuesday, April 28 Mrs. Carlyne Jacob brother Wednesday, April 29 Dr. Fred Tow mother Wednesday, April 29 Mr. Robert Rosenstock mother Sunday, May 3 Mrs. Elizabeth Weber father Wednesday, May 6 Mrs. Leonore Ruggles father Friday, May 8 Mrs. Sheila Fox mother Monday, May 11 Mrs. Sabrina Silverberg father Wednesday, May 13 Mr. Jonathan Curshen uncle Thursday, May 14 Chabad Newsletter • 11 CHABAD LUBAVITCH NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE of Sarasota & Manatee Counties 7700 Beneva Road Sarasota, Florida 34238 PAID PERMIT NO. 770 MANASOTA, FL Return Service Requested Calling all Minyanaires! by: Allie (Maish) Fraidowitz SAVE THE DATE Shavuot Celebration Sunday, May 24 at 5:00 pm Pesach Schedule of Services Weekday Minyan, photo by: Barry Gorn With our snowbird members preparing to leave for the season, our morning minyan needs help. If anyone can come, it will be helpful, appreciated, and perhaps necessary for that morning’s minyan. Please let Maish Fraidowitz (moosemcalice@ gmail.com) know if you plan to come, or decide to come that morning. Otherwise, we are forced to call (and awaken) some of our reserves who may, or may not, be able to help us. Thanks to all of you who have continued to support our morning minyans. Yizkor Services Achron Shel Pesach Saturday, April 11 – at 10:45 am Friday April 3 Minyan at 8:00 am Followed by Siyum Eat Chometz until: 11:24 am Burning of the Chometz: 11:30 am Evening service 7:30 pm Monday - Wednesday April 6 - 8 Morning service at 8:00 am Thursday, April 9 Morning service at 8:00 am Evening service at 8:00 pm Saturday, April 4 Morning service at 10:00 am Evening service at 8:15 pm Sunday, April 5 Friday April 10 Morning service at 10:00 am Evening service at 7:30 pm Morning service at 10:00 am Saturday, April 11 Morning service at 10:00 am YIZKOR Thank you to all our friends at Chabad for remembering us during the Purim holiday k Russell and Susan Samson