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CHABAD NEWS
DECEMBER 2014 /KISLEV-TEVET 5775
VOL. 12/ ISSUE
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MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI
An oil lamp or
IN THIS ISSUE:
TEN YEAR TORAH
CELEBRATION
2
ONGOING
PROGRAMS
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5
IN APPRECIATION
7
CALENDAR OF
EVENTS
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candle is made
up of three
elements: the
fuel (oil or
wax), the
wick, and the flame. The
wick corresponds to our
body, the flame represents the enthusiasm of
the G-dly spark we all
Chabad of Bradenton &
carry within, and the
Lakewood Ranch is an
mitzvot (precepts) of the
organization that provides
Torah are the oil that
feeds our flame.
social, educational,
recreational, and religious
programming. Chabad is a
place where every Jew,
Spiritual enthusiasm--the
flame--can consume the
affiliated or unaffiliated,
wick and destroy it while
observant or non-observant,
creating only a brief and
comfortable. We believe
smoky light. We need to
allow the body to burn
that regardless of educational
with the soul's light, but
background or affiliation, it
not be consumed by it.
can come and feel
is the inalienable right of
every Jewish person to learn
and participate in our
heritage, which belongs
to us equally.
Mitzvot enable us to feed
the enthusiasm of our
spirituality in a way that
illuminates our surroundings but does not immolate our self. The goal of
life is not to escape it,
but to make it holy and
meaningful, which means
that our every physical
activity should express
the light of the divine.
It’s not enough to express the Divine as a one
time activity. Each night
of Chanukah we add a
light. This teaches us that
we must avoid self satisfaction in spiritual matters. If we are given another day--it is to accomplish something positive,
something divine, we
have not yet achieved.
The laws of Chanukah
mandate that each flame
should use only one
wick, not more. When
we are engaged in a mitzvah or other holy task
we must stay focused on
the moment and the task
at hand. Other moments
and deeds will come; but
true accomplishment is
achieved only when our
entirety is focused on the
instant in which we are
living.
A dark room is drastically changed by even a very
small flame. Darkness is
the absence of light; so
any light means the end
of darkness.
By the same token, evil
exists when we are apathetic and don't make any
effort to change the situation, whether in our
homes or in society, in
matters between us and
G-d or between us and
our fellow humans. Any
effort, any change, any
illumination we create
goes a very long way.
We should never allow
the seeming smallness of
our contribution to prevent us from making it
and appreciating its importance.
May we take the lessons
of the Chanukah lights to
heart and brighten our
lives and those around us.
Happy Chanukah!
Rabbi Mendy Bukiet
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TEN YEAR TORAH DEDICATION
Doing justice to a momentous occasion, Chabad of
Bradenton & Lakewood
Ranch completed the Chabad Community Torah on
Sunday, November 16 with
a truly spectacular event.
The event took place at The
Chabad House and commemorated the Ten Year
Anniversary of Chabad.
Honored at this special occasion were Dr. Steve &
Colleen Shapiro and Mr.
Jerry & Judy Zivic for their
dedication of the Torah.
Up on the main stage, on a
specially set up table, SoferScribe, Rabbi Yossi Srugo,
of Miami Beach, carefully
supervised members of the
Chabad community as they
inscribed the last letters of
the Torah. That ceremony
was in accordance with Jewish custom that members of
the community be honored
with writing the final letters
of a Torah.
"This event is not just about
the writing of the Torah, it
signifies a much deeper connection prevalent within the
Jewish People," stated Rabbi
Mendy Bukiet. "The most
important element within
the Torah is unity, and by
writing a Torah specifically
for the Manatee County
Jewish Community, we are
we are celebrating Jewish
unity and solidarity."
Aside from viewing the actual process of the Torah
writing, there were many
other Jewish orientated
projects present at the
event.
Amidst lively music performed by the Mike Eisenstadt Band, participants
were offered unique souvenirs which commemorated
the event.
It was an especially educational and hands-on Judaic
programs for the children.
Children were encouraged
to make their very own
little stuffed Torah’s.
"The idea that this is the
word of God becoming real,
when the pen hits the paper, it's like heaven touching
earth," said Rabbi Mendy
Bukiet. "We take a physical
piece of parchment and
make it divine."
At the culmination of the
event, The Hebrew School
students led a parade with
tiki torches and the Chupah
and Torah followed with
everyone dancing and singing as they paraded across
the Chabad lawn to the
Chabad house.
It was a moving sight to see
the two older Chabad
Torahs come to greet the
newer one as it entered the
Chabad house.
Once everyone reached
Chabad, the dancing was
electrifying. It seemed like
the whole room was vibrating with joy.
Following the dancing, everyone was invited to a buffet dinner where participants enjoyed delicious catered meat, chicken, lo
mein, rice, salads, desserts
and more while Rabbi
Mendy, Steve Shapiro and
Jerry Zivic addressed the
crowd.
"Being part of an event,
where so many Jews from
different walks of life have
come together to celebrate
Jewish unity, makes my
heart sing," stated Chanie
Bukiet. “The unifying force
generated by the Chabad
Torah is truly awesome."
This event was put together
by a large committee of
over thirty volunteers and
organizers who brought to
fruition this incredible
event.
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JWC MEMBERS
Special thanks to all the new JWC members who
joined the JWC in October and November:
Rosalie Slavings
Pam Weigert
Eve Landman
Become a Women’s Circle member for $36 and
receive a $5 discount on all programs. Proceeds
of the JWC membership go to the
Sunshine Committee.
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Contact Chanie Bukiet at [email protected] or
752-3030 to reserve your space for the January issue by
December 15.
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IN SEASON
Proceeds of the Coin Menorah Project to benefit programs for the Chabad Terror Victims Project. (ctvp.org)
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ONGOING PROGRAMS
All events take place at The Chabad House unless otherwise noted.
Talmud Classes
Mondays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Explore the Talmud and its laws in its original text. No prior
knowledge of the Talmud or Hebrew is necessary. Book fee:
$45.
Falafel with Yoav
Torah Studies
Saturday mornings, 9:00 - 9:30
Participate in a fascinating class on the Torah portion of the
week. Discover the mystical meanings and lessons behind ancient stories. Admission is free.
Jewish Learning Institute (JLI)
Weekly Shabbat Services
Friday night, 7:00, Saturday mornings 9:30
own mind and psyche. Drawing on classical Jewish and mystical
Enjoy warm, family friendly services at The Chabad House. Sat-
standing of yourself, and help you flourish by suggesting practical
urday morning services are followed by a delicious buffet
advice which, when implemented, will radically enhance the hap-
Kiddush.
piness quotient of your life. Fee $75 (textbooks included).
Havdallah & Shmooze
Rosh Chodesh Society (RCS) - "Soulmates"
Saturday, half hour after Shabbat’s Conclusion (sundown)
Tuesdays, December 23, 7:30 - 8:45 pm
Havdallah followed by a Schmooze including questions on any
Join Chanie Bukiet for the second of a seven-session course on
topic in Judaism answered by Rabbi Mendy. Free.
Jewish Secrets to Meaningful Relationships. Second Session –
Chabad Hebrew School
Behind Closed Door’s; Judaism’s View on Intimacy. Cost is $75
Sunday, December 14, noon - 1:00 pm
Come and enjoy a terrific kosher falafel lunch prepared by Yoav
Cohen. Second Sunday of every month at noon. Cost $5 all
you can eat falafel.
Wednesdays, December 3, 10 and 16 (please note date change)
7:30 - 8:45 pm
How Happiness Thinks, JLI's new course, is much more than a
tool to boost your happiness. It is an exciting journey into your
teachings, this course will present you with a deeper under-
Sunday mornings, 9:30 am - noon
(textbooks included), $18 per class/ $15 textbook.
Give your child the experience of a lifetime at CHS featuring an
Torah & Tea
outstanding curriculum, professional and warm teachers, handson lessons, Ckids motivational system, and an innovative Hebrew reading Aleph Champ program.
Tuesdays, 11:00 am - noon
Join Chanie Bukiet in her home for a weekly dose of delicious
tea and refreshments spiced with thoughts on the weekly Torah
Torah Tots
portion and round the table discussions. Free. Sponsor: $25
Monday, December 1, 10:00 - 10:45 am
Prayer Class
Friday, December 5 and 19, 11:00 - 11:45 am
Join other parents, grandparents, and caregivers as we explore a
child's world through story, song, cooking, crafts, and circle
time. Take advantage of this exciting and energy-filled group of
children and caregivers. Torah Tots are held first Monday of the
month. Suggested donation : $6
Join Rabbi Mendy for a Prayer class on the how to's, why's and
what's of prayer. Free.
For more information on any of the above ongoing events, call Rabbi Mendy Bukiet at
941-752-3030 or e-mail [email protected].
DONOR CARDS
IHO Jerry & Judy Zivic & the new Torah
Bonnie Gottlieb
Arthur Sugerman
Joanie Gastman
IHO Shalom Ber Bukiet’s first haircut!
Stephen & Linda Heller
IHO Shalom Ber Bukiet
David & Rimma Kasse
IHO his birthday
Avrohom Roth
IHO Jerry Zivic’s Birthday
Marjorie Birt
IHO Jerry Zivic on the 50th Anniversary of his
Bar Mitzvah
Aaron, Rachel & Sarah Zivic
IHO Shalom Ber Bukiet’s Upshernish
Jerry & Judy Zivic
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IN APPRECIATION
PARTNER APPRECIATION
Mendel Alvarez
Robert & Deborah Azeff
Ronald & Yardena Babcock
David Babner
Pinny & Chava Backman
Isidoro & Rosa Barrocas
Elliot Baruch
Daniel & Tseza Benjamin
Marjorie Birt
David Bittker
Don & Allegria Bouquet
Daniel Braunstein
Joshua Braunstein
Rabbi Joseph & Fradel Bukiet
Shaiky Bukiet
Andrew & Benedicte Burg
Edward Buyes
Gary & Sandy Chase
Wendy Claussen
Benjamin & Giuliana Cohen
Ester Cohen
Larry & Joan Cohen
Lee & Trudy Cohen
Martin & Barbara Cohen
Shlomo & Orit Cohen
Yoav Cohen
Emanuel & Doris DeCoveny
Leonard & Geraldine Drexler
Mendy & Nechama Dina
Dubrowski
Yossie & Sulha Dubrowski
Maurice & Ellen Echales
Joel & Roslyn Ehrenpreis
Jim & Estrella Engelhardt
Michelle Ercolino
Melvin Fingerut
Marvin & Elaine Fitzer
Pearlee Freiberg
Steve & Bobbi Frey
Jeffrey & Patricia Friedman
Anita Fukunaka
Joanie Gastman
Clayton & Olga Glenney
Bonnie Gottlieb
Felix & Jessica Grudsky
Paul & Marsha Halpern
Jacqueline Hanover
Stephen & Linda Heller
Steven Himelfarb
Brock & Staci Hollett
Larry & Sandie Ivers
David & Rimma Kasse
Rabbi Yoseph & Sarah Kessler
Taras & Donna Kochno
Lieba Kramer
Joshua & Andrea Kreithen
David & Louise Levy
Gavriel & Ilana Levy
Marcia Lichtenstein
Michael Mahadeo
Nathaniel Mahadeo
Vijay & Nina Mahadeo
Albert Mayara
David Meyersburg
Oded & Carli Neeman
Merrill & Carol Oltchick
Scott & Debbie Pattinson
Frank & Moraima Rodriguez
Avrohom Roth
Brent & Ricki Rubin
John Sackler
Barbara Schur
Steven & Colleen Shapiro
Alex & Emilia Shevgert
Louis Siegel
Sandy & Phyllis Silverman
Jackie Simmons
Joe & Rosalie Slavings
Stephen & Hermina Stambler
Jeff & Charity Steckel
Jack & Susan Steenbarger
Jeffrey & Jocelyn Stevens
Arthur Sugerman
William & Anne Turner
Richard & Lauren Vallone
Aron & Julie Weiner
Jonas & Barbara Weingarten
Leo & Renee Weinshel
Steven & Laura Weinshel
Aaron Zivic
Jerry & Judy Zivic
Howard Zussman
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Mendel Alvarez
Yardena Cohen-Babcock
Isidor & Rosa Barrocas
Alan Boorstein
Sherri Braunstein
Trishe Carey
Don Coarsey
Ben & Giuliana Cohen
Ester Cohen
Martin & Barbara Cohen
Yoav Cohen
Penny Cooper
Mel Fingerut
Marvin & Elaine Fitzer
Maddy Freshwater
Herbert & Joyce Furman
Carol Hanin
David & Rimma Kasse
Eve Landman
Marcia Lichtenstein
Nina Mahadeo
Pinchos & Miriam Rodriguez
Brent & Ricki Rubin
Robert & Jill Schein
Steve & Colleen Shapiro
Phyllis Silverman
Steve & Mimi Stambler
Jeff Steckel
Richard & Lauren Vallone
Mark Walzer
Tami Wankoff
Robert & Pam Weigert
Steve & Laura Weinshel
Jerry & Judy Zivic
We apologize if anyone’s name was left out inadvertently. It is by no means a result of a lack of appreciation on our part.
KIDDUSH SPONSORS
Chabad Golf Club
IHO Chabad
Mendel Alvarez
IHO Ester Cohen’s Birthday
Contact Chabad at 941-752-3030 to sponsor a
Kiddush for $100 or a Deluxe Kiddush for $200.
Jerry & Judy Zivic
IHO the 50th anniversary of
Jerry’s Bar Mitzvah
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
For more information, contact Chabad at 941-752-3030, [email protected], or visit www.chabadofbradenton.com.
Wednesday, December 17, 6:00 pm: Grand Chanukah Celebration And Coin-Orah Lighting
Help Chabad build a Giant Coin Menorah on Lakewood Ranch Main Street with the Klezmer Freilach Compilation in Concert and Kosher foods
from Falafel with Yoav and Ed’s Tavern! Chanukah activities to include Chanukah Art, Doughnut Decorating, Face Painting, Judah Maccabee
Meets, Dreidel Moonbounce, Hot Latkes, Raffles, and more. This event is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and
Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Coins may be dropped off at Chabad in advance or brought to the event to benefit programs for Chabad Terror
Victims Project. (ctvp.org). Admission is free. Some food fees to apply. Donations Appreciated. Sponsor $500. Need a charity box? Come by
the office or call 941-752-3030.
Sunday, December 21, 11:00 am: Chanukah in the Lab
Join the Chabad Hebrew School of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch at The Chabad House to experiment with Chanukah lights and candles!
Prepare for crazy experiments and the odd explosion with a Mad Science show. Admission is $5 and Free to CHS Students and families.
Sponsor this event for $180.
Friday, January 16, 7:00 pm / Shabbat, January 17, 12:00 pm Kiddush / Shabbat, January 17: 7:30 pm
Shabbat Experience: A Pastor’s Journey to Judaism
Join Chabad for a fabulously entertaining Shabbat with Rabbi Yaacov Parisi including dinner, Shabbat Kiddush, and Saturday night buffet. The talks
will include topics of the Jewish Soul, Divine Providence and Yaacov Parisi’s exciting journey to Judaism. Cost for the whole Shabbat is $25, Friday night dinner for $18, for the Kumzitz $10 and Shabbat Kiddush is free and open to the public. Sponsor this event for $180.
Wednesday, October 30,
7:30-8:45 pm
$75 per person
$135 per couple
textbooks included
941-752-3030, [email protected], myjli.com
5712 Lorraine Road