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February 3, 2012
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Holocaust Survivor Cookbook
For those who missed the wonderful program with Joanne Caras, author of the Holocaust Survivor Cookbook, we do have some cookbooks still available for purchase. Please let us know as soon as possible if you would be interested in purchasing one. It is a wonderful book, and remember, they make great gifts! Call the office at 855-0770.
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Youth Activities This Week
- Father and Son Learning, Saturday Night, 7:30 - 9:00 pm: Fathers and Sons get together for learning, pizza and fun, A chance for parents and kids to connect and develop positive relationships while learning about our Jewish heritage.
- YouthZone, Sunday, February 5, 12:40 - 3:00 pm:
For kids ages 7 - 12. Bowling at Texas Station. Make a difference by raising money for an Israeli soup kitchen. Cost $8. For more information and reservations, contact Rabbi Oz at 859-0770 or rab bioz@chabadofsummerlin.com.
- CTeen Girls, Tuesday, February 7, 7:00 pm: Earth to CTeen! Recycle revolution - design your own carrot top. Eco-friendly and recycled crafts. Educated consumer challenge. For teenage girls. For more info contact Rabbi Oz at 859-0770 ext 3 or rabbioz@chabadofsummerlin.com.
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Coming This Monday...

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Friday Night Lights Shabbaton
For more information on the Shabbaton, click here.
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A word from the Rabbi
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The Jewish nation had to wage war on two separate occasions as it left Egypt and made its way to receive the Torah on Mount Sinai. The first war was against Pharaoh and his soldiers, and the second was the war against the Amalekites. This week's Torah portion, Beshalach, gives us an account of these two battles and illustrates the different reactions the Jews had to these two adversaries.
When the Jews were threatened by Pharaoh, they were commanded, "G-d will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace." But later, when attacked by Amalek, G-d enjoined them, "Go out and fight Amalek." Why was there a different attitude towards these two enemies?
The two nations posed different threats. Pharaoh presented a physical threat to Jewish existence, whereas Amalek posed a spiritual danger. The Jewish People were instructed to entrust their physical safety to G-d, but it was necessary that they themselves take action against Amalek's spiritual onslaught.
Pharaoh's pursuing army did not directly challenge the Jews' relationship with G-d and their beliefs. In this instance, G-d took their defense upon Himself, saying, "and you shall hold your peace" - just leave things to Me. G-d proved to the Jews that military might and victory is not what distinguishes Jews from all other nations.
Amalek, however, symbolizes a totally different sort of war. Amalek only dared to attack the Jewish People after they had passed through the Red Sea and were on their way to receive the Torah. It was precisely at that juncture that Amalek tried to intercept them. The Torah uses the words, Amalek "met you (korcha) on the way" - from the Hebrew word "k'rirut," meaning coldness. Amalek came and cooled off the enthusiasm the Jewish people had for holiness, at a time when they were at the apex of spirituality. Against such a threat the Jews had to retaliate themselves, and immediately.
Whenever anything, anyone, or any power prevents Jews from learning Torah or performing mitzvot, we cannot wait for G-d to come to our aid. All steps must be taken, including the prospect of waging physical war, to ensure that Jews be able to continue learning and maintain their Jewish way of life without hindrance.
The struggle against Amalek is of such importance that we are reminded of what they did to us every day in our prayers. The lesson we draw from this week's Torah portion is that in the battle against Amalek there can be no compromise. We each have our own personal, internal "Amalek," the evil inclination, which stands ever ready to deter us from the right path by cooling off our ardor, enthusiasm, and the love of G-d that burns within the heart of every Jew. To combat him we must remember how to deal with this old enemy - to take an immediate stand, and to once and for all banish Amalek with any means at our disposal. Only after he is vanquished can we continue on our way to Mount Sinai.
Adapted from the works of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
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Parshat Beshalach
Soon after allowing the Children of Israel to depart from Egypt, Pharaoh chases after them to force their return, and the Israelites find themselves trapped between Pharaoh’s armies and the sea. G‑d tells Moses to raise his staff over the water; the sea splits to allow the Israelites to pass through, and then closes over the pursuing Egyptians. Moses and the Children of Israel sing a song of praise and gratitude to G‑d.
In the desert, the people suffer thirst and hunger, and repeatedly complain to Moses and Aaron. G‑d miraculously sweetens the bitter waters of Marah, and later has Moses bring forth water from a rock by striking it with his staff. He causes manna to rain down from the heavens before dawn each morning, and quails to appear in the Israelite camp each evening.
The Children of Israel are instructed to gather a double portion of manna on Friday, as none will descend on Shabbat, the divinely decreed day of rest. Some disobey and go to gather manna on the seventh day, but find nothing. Aaron preserves a small quantity of manna in a jar, as a testimony for future generations.
In Rephidim, the people are attacked by the Amalekites, who are defeated by Moses’ prayers and an army raised by Joshua.
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| Shabbat Candle Lighting: |
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Friday, Feb 3
4:51 pm
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Shabbat, Feb 4
5:50 pm
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When lighting your candles please pray for Levi Yitzchak Ben Tzirel's complete recovery
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Community Notebook
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Kiddush Sponsored by
Guillaume and Charmaine Azoulay
D o you have an upcoming yahrzeit, birthday, anniversary or simcha?
Celebrate with your Chabad of Summerlin family by sponsoring Kiddush on Shabbat.
Call 855-0770 to reserve your space.
If you have news you'd like to share with the community in this column (simchas, refuah shlaima, etc), please notify Sherri at nealmi@cox.net
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PLEASE REMEMBER...
It would greatly help the shul office if you would indicate on all your checks, in the For/Memo area, what your payment is for. This will ensure that each of your checks is credited to the proper item. We appreciate your help in this matter.
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Mommy and Me Class
Feb. 2, 2012 - 9:30 am - 10:45 am
For moms and infants 0-18 months. Join together for baking, crafts, music ,stories and circles time. Socialize and share tips wit other moms. $5 per class or $25 per session if pre-registered. For more info, call Racheli at 612-9277 or e-mail rachelimetal@gmail.com.
CEA-HOW
Feb. 3, 2012 - 10:00 am
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous - for Compulsive Eaters who want to lose weight. We follow the 12-Step Plan...all meetings are FREE. Meetings are held at Chabad of Summerlin every Wednesday at 9:30 am and Friday at 10 am. For more information, call E.J. Levine at 804-5080.
Father & Son Learning
Feb. 4, 2012 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Fathers and Sons get together for learning, pizza and fun, A chance for parents and kids to connect and develop positive relationships while learning about our Jewish heritage.
YouthZone
Feb. 5, 2012 - 12:40 pm - 3:00 pm
For kids ages 7 - 12. Bowling at Texas Station. Make a difference by raising money for an Israeli soup kitchen. Cost $8. For more information and reservations, contact Rabbi Oz at 859-0770 or rabbioz@chabadofsummerlin.com.
Torah Learning
Feb. 6, 2012 - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join Rabbi Schanowitz as he explores topics of interest to all Jews regardless of education or background.
CTeen Girls
Feb. 6, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Earth to CTeen! Recycle revolution - design your own carrot top. Eco-friendly and recycled crafts. Educated consumer challenge. For teenage girls. For more info contact Rabbi Oz at 859-0770 ext 3 or rabbioz@chabadofsummerlin.com.
The Moshiach Series
Feb. 6, 2012 - 8:00 pm
A 4 week course covering various topics pertaining to Moshiach's coming.
JLI: Money Matters: Jewish Business Ethics
Feb. 8, 2012 - 7:30 pm
A six=week course. Money Matters will present Judaism’s approach to practical economic dilemmas and monetary quandaries that we face daily in both our personal and professional lives.
The goal of this course is to provide a sensitive, fair, and unshakable economic paradigm grounded in 3,000 years of tradition and practical experience—an ancient yet fresh spin on how we view ethics of money.
Course fee of $89 includes textbook.
Mommy and Me Class
Feb. 9, 2012 - 9:30 am - 10:45 am
For moms and infants 0-18 months. Join together for baking, crafts, music ,stories and circles time. Socialize and share tips wit other moms. $5 per class or $25 per session if pre-registered. For more info, call Racheli at 612-9277 or e-mail rachelimetal@gmail.com.
CEA-HOW
Feb. 10, 2012 - 10:00 am
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous - for Compulsive Eaters who want to lose weight. We follow the 12-Step Plan...all meetings are FREE. Meetings are held at Chabad of Summerlin every Wednesday at 9:30 am and Friday at 10 am. For more information, call E.J. Levine at 804-5080.
Mother and Daughter Learning
Feb. 11, 2012 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Mothers and daughters get together for learning, pizza and fun. A chance for parents and kids to connect and develop positive relationships while learning about our Jewish heritage.
Torah Learning
Feb. 13, 2012 - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join Rabbi Schanowitz as he explores topics of interest to all Jews regardless of education or background.
The Moshiach Series
Feb. 13, 2012 - 8:00 pm
A 4 week course covering various topics pertaining to Moshiach's coming.
JLI: Money Matters: Jewish Business Ethics
Feb. 15, 2012 - 7:30 pm
A six=week course. Money Matters will present Judaism’s approach to practical economic dilemmas and monetary quandaries that we face daily in both our personal and professional lives.
The goal of this course is to provide a sensitive, fair, and unshakable economic paradigm grounded in 3,000 years of tradition and practical experience—an ancient yet fresh spin on how we view ethics of money.
Course fee of $89 includes textbook.
CEA-HOW
Feb. 17, 2012 - 10:00 am
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous - for Compulsive Eaters who want to lose weight. We follow the 12-Step Plan...all meetings are FREE. Meetings are held at Chabad of Summerlin every Wednesday at 9:30 am and Friday at 10 am. For more information, call E.J. Levine at 804-5080.
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Faithful Deeds
Examine, investigate and question all you can.
But when it comes to actually doing, leave your skepticism behind.
To get something done, you need conviction and faith.
A fruitful life cannot be built upon a foundation of doubts.
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— Leviticus 3:16
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| 10th of Shevat |
A Day of Two Rebbes
The sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe passed away on this date, and his son-in-law, Rabbi Menachem Mendel, accepted leadership of the movement one year later.
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| Wisdom for Life |
For All He Made in Wisdom
“Why are you speaking of its ugliness?” he asked. “Contemplate its beauty!”
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| Relationships |
Does Your iPhone Hate Your Marriage? (video)
Today more than ever, there are “emotional energy leaks” that vie for our attention How can spouses make sure they are cherishing each other properly?
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| As Night Falls |
Minchah—Afternoon Prayer—In 500 Words
Traffic rages, the phones won’t leave you in peace, and adrenalin races through every vein. It takes courage to tell the world to stop while you chat with its Maker.
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| FEATURE |
Chicago Group Marks Sixth Rebbe’s Historic Visit of 1942
When the Sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, of righteous memory, stepped onto a Chicago rail platform on Jan. 25, 1942 to begin a week-long trip focused on inspiring and strengthening the local Jewish community and its commitment to Jewish education, thousands greeted him.
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| EDUCATION |
Israeli Girls Examine Kosher Laws in International Lego Competition
Tzivi Heber, Hadas Orlev and their friends aren’t just playing with Lego building blocks after school. They’re doing it in the name of science.
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| PHOTO GALLERY |
Canadian FM Devotes Chunk of Israel Visit to Kfar Chabad
Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird’s weeklong series of bilateral meetings and official functions has so far taken from Jerusalem to the suburbs of Tel Aviv to the central village of Kfar Chabad, headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement in Israel.
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| ISRAEL |
Canadian Foreign Minister Reiterates Country’s Strong Support of Israel
Declaring unequivocally that “Israel has not greater friend in the world” than the northern neighbor of the United States, Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird took the opportunity presented by his third visit to the country to denounce Palestinian terrorism and further cement his nation’s strong ties to the government in Jerusalem.
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