Chabad Times newspaper, December 2001

Chabad Times Dec. 2001/Kislev 5762 Published by Chabad of Southern Nevada Vol. X No. 2 We used to be awed and amazed by its 110 stories. Now we are overwhelmed by 5,000 stories of those who perished, 300 firemen who gave their lives, multiplied by the thousands of bereaved parents, spouses, children and friends. We are inspired by the stories of volunteers offering comfort, the stories of those miracu-lously saved, and pray for our brave servicemen fight-ing terrorism. INSIDE STORY There are the brick and mortar issues of whether to rebuild, where, when and how high, but that's a whole other story. Let us focus here on the inside story, the thoughts and feelings inside our minds and hearts, the aftershock, concern and anxiety. So much is happen-ing, so fast. WINDOW ON THE WORLD We've been jolted out of complacency by the explo-sion of hate and mass murder, and now face a vicious, hideous enemy. We've learned the hard way that terrorism doesn't just happen to others thousands of miles away. Terrorism should never have been tolerated, and those fighting it should be encouraged, never restricted, admonished, or blamed for causing the problem. What first seemed to be the story to end all sto-ries is now unfolding as a continuing saga. Let's Light Up the Darkness! Dear Friends, No matter our distance from Ground Zero, the events of 9/11 cast a very long shadow. As our military pursues terrorists abroad, we are increasing security on the home front. In addition to taking all necessary physical precautions, the Rebbe taught us to counter terrorism on a spiritual level by increasing our Mitzvah observances. Each Mitzvah is a bright spot that helps provide safety and protection. Feel free to call us for Menorahs, Candles and Draydels, and you are most wel-come to join our Chanukah celebrations. We hope this inspiring paper enriches your Holiday! Our best wishes for a bright and happy Chanukah, e 2m\ RrtW-i Israel Ratal The dangerous world of coalition convolutions where Israel is condemned and ostra-cized for daring to live keeps getting darker and darker. Thank G-d for Chanukah, and its not just the same old story again. What happened in 'those days' is most rele-vant 'in our time.' Indeed, we kindle the Chanukah lights at the very time when it gets dark, and day turns to night. Now that our physical skyline has fallen, we must raise our spiritual profile. Amid the rubble and wreckage, we must rise to the occasion, stand tall, rebuild our faith and hope, gird and reinforce our-selves by shining through the looming darkness. Chanukah's eight candles piercing the night are a glim-mer of the Messianic light of the future. Until recently, when we felt invincible and the economy was fine, the concept of Moshiach may have seemed unreal and outlandish. But our current impos-sible situation cries out for Moshiach and Universal Redemption, when "Darkness covers the nations, and G-d will t shine upon Israel, and His glory will be seen." (Isaiah 60:2) That's when we will hear the rest of the story. - . times a year to over 3,000 homes in Las Vegas, N Chabad of Southern Nevada 1261 South Arville St. Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702) 259-0770 www.chabadlv.org NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 447 LAS VEGAS, NV Rabbi Shea Harlig, Rabbi Yisroel Schanowitz, Rabbi Mendy Harlig ?2001 Jewish Holiday Consumer. Contents may not be copied without written permission of publisher ' B u s i n e s s a s U s u a l ? ' Adapted from the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe by Rabbi Israel Rubin Our belief in Moshiach is stated in Maimonides' Thirteen Principles of Faith: "I fully believe in the coming of Moshiach, each day, that he will come. And even though he may tarry, I still wait for him." Our people have lived and died with this belief throughout history. We made this declaration through thick and thin, in good times and in bad; in the Golden Age of Spain and through the Inquisition, in the Polish ghettoes and in the gas chambers, while enjoy-ing the comforts of the Western world, and in thriving and growing Israel. These hallowed words have been set to various tunes and melodies, some pensive and reflective, others joyous and triumphant. We are presently on the threshold of Redemption. But what does that mean practically? Should we drop whatever we're doing and just sit around and wait? Should we refrain from making long term commitments or investments, and live out of a suit-case because Moshiach is imminent? G-d forbid that we should use the concept of Moshiach as an escape from reality. We must eagerly look forward to Moshiach as our ultimate goal and aspiration within the context of daily life in our mundane world. When the Israelites wandered forty years in the desert, they stopped in different places. Some of these stations were for very a brief period of time, just a day or two. Yet even when they stopped for just a single day, they set up camp in a permanent way, working to fully erect the Holy Tabernacle and per-forming all the services there, although the encampment was going to be dismantled the next day. Even in times of challenge and cri-sis, we should not allow our detractors to disrupt our routine. On the con-trary, 'Business as usual' helps us retain our strength through the diffi-culties. But 'Business as usual' doesn't mean that we are oblivious to the spe-cial circumstances. Even as we follow our regular schedules and responsibil-ities, we are fully alert to what is hap-pening, and remain in a state of heightened awareness. Exile and redemption may seem contradictory terms, but they are not mutually exclusive, for one leads into the other. This is why Maimonides describes the era of Moshiach (at least its initial phase) as a time when the world will continue to conduct itself normally - 'business as usual.' Rather than drastic supernatural changes, our physical world will be upgraded and 'infused with Divine knowledge as the waters cover the sea.' The eradication of evil will estab-lish universal peace and harmony. This is not to downplay Moshiach's effect on the world, but rather to emphasize that the ultimate reward is when we will be able actually experi-ence the Divine presence here in a physical state. A common misconcep-tion about Moshiach is that the sky suddenly opens and a Divine being descends in an apocalyptic fiery explo-sion that ends all of existence as we know it. Judaism, by contrast, sees Redemption as a down-to-earth process, in which the world's innate unity and perfection unfolds, and the true essence of each creation is real-ized. G-d's creation is perfect. Despite the fragmentation around us, the diverse elements are all united with intrinsic harmony and purpose. In the era of Moshiach this underlying natu-ral harmony will be readily perceived by all. Even in our divided and con-flict- ridden world, layers of diversity are peeling away in crucial areas to reveal the unified reality at their core. Take physical science. When man first began to study the workings of his world, he identified many diverse laws and principles to explain what he saw. But the more we examined these laws, the more they proved to be expressions of a less numerous set of laws; in turn, these laws, too, nar-rowed down to more basic funda-mentals. Today, the stated aim of modern physics is to discover the Unified Theory encapsulating all natural phenomena in a single for-mula. We're not starting from scratch. The process of perfection has been maturing throughout the generations. Every positive act has expressed the intrinsic goodness of creation, and those achievements have accumulated over time. Quite humbly, we certainly do not consider ourselves better than our predecessors. But we are now in the position of a "midget standing on a giant's shoulders," of a mason setting the final brick of a magnificent man-sion. Moshiach 'changes' the world like the final straw that breaks the camel's back, or the 212th degree of heat that boils the water. The transformation is achieved by the combined effect of all the straws, and all the calories of heat. Yet, that final cumulative incre-ment is the catalyst for change. Moshiach is more than just gradual change. It is a specific point in time when Moshiach affects very marked and profound changes, more spiritual than physical. We all want a better world. This is basically our belief in Moshiach, the eternal triumph of good. Good is like water collecting in a cup-drop by drop, Mitzvah by Mitzvah. The cup over-flows when it is full, and working to fill this world with good will bring Moshiach. I've been asked to explain the inner meaning of various Jewish obser-vances, but eating Potato Latkes on Chanukah was not one of them. After all, what is there not to under-stand? You take a bite, chew, and swal-low. Repeat this several times until one is six latkes past the saturation state. If one were to challenge the connection of Latkes to Chanukah it would be deemed blasphemous. Thus, few have ventured into the deep mystical sym-bolism of the Latke. But let me break with tradition... I don't want to upset Jews in Idaho, but the operative ingredient in the Potato Latke is not the potato; it's the oil. (Proof: Israelis celebrate with the Sufganiya; an oil filled pastry - no pota-to lobby in Israel.) To make a long story short, after years of Greek oppression we were miraculously victorious. When we entered our Holy Temple we found that everything was defiled. The services could not be performed until ritually fit materials were pro-cured. One jug of oil was found still sealed by the High Priest, thus being ritu-ally clean. There was enough oil to light the Menorah for only one day, but a m i r a c l e Olives occurred and it lasted for eight days. So, in addition to lighting the Menorah for eight days, we indulge in Potato Latkes, in the hope that the calories of eight days will only count for only one (reverse miracle?). But on the more serious side, olive oil expresses the secret of our survival. Taking a perfectly good fruit, the olive, and crushing it, produces the oil. Even squeezing is not sufficient; this would produce mere olive juice. When the olive is crushed, this essential substance that floats on top is obtained. Kabalistically, this oil is a symbol of the essence of the Jewish soul. It may not be revealed at all times, but it is always there. This internal spiritual 'oil' OX There are times in our lives that the olive is crushed. We are placed under immense pres-sures from within and without that challenge our Judaism. This was the story of Chanukah. A small courageous band of Jews took on the pow-erful Greek army who wished CHANUKAH EIGHT DAYS + ATE LATKES GREAT TIME.' fuels the flame of our soul. It is the essential definition of a Jewish soul; it is our immutable connection with G-d. Potato by Rabbi Yisrael Rice to obliterate our identity. This did not make any sense. Compromise would have seemed a more effective route. We were outnum-bered by far and had an inferior war apparatus. We could have gone incognito with those perform-ances that offended the Greeks. What made us think we could pull this off? Nothing! It was not a rational decision. So often we live our life without taking into account that we really are. When some-one challenges your very exis-tence it forces you to really take a serious look at your very essence, at what you really are deep inside. We often compromise what we do, and how we express ourselves. But one cannot compromise or change their very core, what they really are. When our basic values are shaken, we dig deep to discover our true selves. This is the oil; it hides and is almost invisible inside the fruit. But when push comes to shove, when it is broken and crushed, the essence comes out, and it floats on top of all else. Going thought life, we get caught up in external trappings. Our intellect often inhibits our true self. This is necessary to grow and advance. However, we must always take time to return to one's true self. If we do not, someone else will bring us back by question-ing and challenging our existence. During the Chanukah story, all superficial aspects of Judaism seemed bleak. Unfortunately, a number of our peo-ple actually assimilated into the Greek culture. (The descendants of those who did, are not reading this article.) The Greeks instituted stifling decrees upon religious observance. If we were to give up who we were, they would allow the bodies to continue to live. If we would only hand over the oil.... This ultimate challenge to our essence called out the most inward core spark of the Jewish people. Present in the depth of every soul, this is called the 'Pintele Yid' - t h e Essential Jewish Self. Jewish survival prevailed, and corre-sponding to this essential self, we were granted a miracle of oil. The Holy Temple was eventually to be destroyed, together with the seven branched Menorah. But the Chanukah Menorah of eight branches has continued to illu-minate the darkness through the long exile. Now, finish eating that Latke before it gets cold! everal years ago, a doctor from southern France contact-e d me. He had read my arti-cles on disorders of the auto-nomic nervous system, and asked me to help his granddaughter who was suffering from a baffling dis-ease whose symptoms matched those I described. I collaborated with the child's French physicians by phone and fax, we came to a diagnosis, and 1 pre-scribed a course of therapy. During the next several weeks, the girl made a miraculous recovery. Her grandpar-ents expressed their heartfelt thanks and asked me to let them know should 1 ever come to France. In the summer of 1996, 1 was invit-ed to address an international scientif-ic meeting in Nice, so I sent word to this physician. He called me as soon as I arrived at the hotel, and we arranged to meet for dinner. We met and then drove north to his home in the beauti-ful French countryside. It was humbling to learn his home was older than the United States. During the drive he told me that his wife was ill with metastatic breast can-cer, but she insisted on meeting me. When introduced to her, I saw that despite her severe illness, she was still a beautiful woman with a noble bearing. They treated me to a wonderful meal, and after dinner, we sat in a 17th-century salon, sipping cognac and chatting. Our conversation must have seemed odd to the young man and woman who served us because it came out in a free-flowing mixture of English, French, and Spanish. After a while the woman asked, "My husband tells me you are Jewish, no?" ?torn t o "Yes," I said, "I am a J e w . " T h e y a s k e d me to tell them a b o u t Judaism, especially the holidays. I did my best to explain and was astounded by how little they knew of w / , y Judaism. She p was particular-ly interested in ^ ? Chanukah. After answering her questions, she looked me in the eye and said, "I have something I want to give you." She disap-peared and returned sev-eral moments later with a package wrapped in cloth. She sat, her tired eyes looking into mine, and began to speak slowly. "When I was a little girl of 8 y e a r s , during the Second World War, authorities came to our village to round /fi 'X. up Jews. My best friend was a girl of Light % Dr. Blair P. Grubb my age n a m e d Jeanette. O n e morning when I came to play, I saw her family being forced at gunpoint into a truck. I ran home and told my mother what happened and asked where Jeanette was going. "Don't worry,' \ she said, 'Jeanette will be back soon.' I ran back to Jeanette's house only to find that she was gone and that the villagers were looting her home of valuables, except for the Judaic items, which were discarded and thrown into the street. I saw an item from her house lying in the dirt. I picked it up and recognized it as candlsticks that ^ Jeanette and her family would light a r o u n d Christmas time. I thought I will t a k e t h i s a n d keep it for Jeanette,' but she never returned." A The woman \ paused and took a slow sip of brandy. "I have kept it since. I hid it from my parents and didn't tell a soul of its existence. Indeed, over the last 50 years the only person who knew of it was my husband. When I found out what really happened to the Jews, and how many of the people I knew had collaborated with the Nazis, I could not bear to look at it. Yet I hid it, waiting for something, although I wasn't sure what. Now I know it wait-ed for you, who helped cure our granddaughter, and I entrust you with it." Her trembling hands set the pack-age on my lap. I slowly unwrapped the cloth. Inside was a brass menorah, with eight cups for holding oil and wicks and a ninth cup centered above the others. It had a ring attached to the top and the woman mentioned that she remembered that Jeanette's family would hang it in the hallway of their home. The Menorah looked old to me; later, several people told me that it is over 100 years old. As I held it and thought about what it represented, I began to cry. All I could manage to say was a garbled "merci." As I left, her last words to me were "II faudra voir la lumiere encore une fois" - it should once again see light. She died less than 1 month after our meeting. This Chanukah, this meno-rah will once again see light. As my family lights it, we will say a special prayer in honor of those whose memo-ries it represents. We will not let its lights go out again. Annals of Internal Medicine ? American College of Physicians IF YOU'RE PAYING MORE THAN 4.9? A MINUTE YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH!!! JESSM^^ Join PowerNetGlobal by Dec. 31 and receive your first domestic minutes FREE. That's one full hour absolutely FREE. Call today and make the switch to PNG 1 (877) 285-4742 Sales representatives are available from 5am-5pm Pacific Time Represented by Saving Plus Telecom Group - Proud Supporters of Chabad of Southern Nevada DESERT TORAH ACADEMY Grades K - 6 OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES: ? Low Student-Teacher Ratio An intense Judaic and general studies curriculum ? Computer Lab and PE instruction ? 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Desert Torah Academy - T h e Best of Both Worlds For m o r e information, please call 259-0777 MR. VICTOR CHALTIEL TO BE HONORED WITH THE KINDLING OF THE GRAND MENORAH AT FREMONT ST. Chabad of Southern Nevada and the Fremont Street Experience will once again host a public Menorah light-ing ceremony in Las Vegas. This annual event, i which attracts close to, 1000 people yearly,' including Mayor Oscar" Goodman anc Congresswoman Shelly' Berkley, will be held on the firsf night of Chanukah, December 9, at 4:00 pm on the corner of Fremont! Street and Casino Center. The 20-foot Menorah, which was donated and man-ufactured by Young Electric SignJ Company, will be displayed at this4 location throughout the holiday season. There will be a live performance by Scott the Meshugena Clown as well as Chanukah songs performed by Chabad's Desert Torah Academy Day School Children's Choir. We will also have Latkes (potato pancakes) and free dreidels for the kids. The program assures everyone, young and old alike a moving and joyful experience. The holiday of Chanukah is the festival, which commemorates the vic-tory of the Jews over the mighty and powerful Greek armies more than 2500 years ago who attempted to suppress Jewish practices and observance. Highlighted by the kindling of the menorah each night of the holiday, it is a celebration for all times. "It is a holiday replete with tradi-tion and overwhelming joy," explains Rabbi Shea Harlig, Director of Chabad. "We urge the entire Jewish community of Las Vegas to stand up and be count-ed at the ceremony.' "The message of Chanukah alsoi contains a universal message for people of all faiths, that ultimately, good will tri-J umph over evil, freedom over opposition and light over darkness." For more information, * call Chabad at 259-0770. CHABAD OF GREEN VALLEY CHANUKAH CELEBRATION Chabad of Green Valley will be hosting its 3rd Chanukah celebration on Tuesday, December 11, 7:00 pm. The program will include Menorah Lighting, Arts & Crafts, a raffle and special entertainment by Scott, the Meshugena Clown. Food will be avail-able for purchase. The program, which is open to the entire Jewish community, will take place at the Warren Walker Middle School, 1165 Sandy Ridge (Eastern & Summit Grove). Admission is $10.00 per family. For more information, call 617-0770. CHABAD OF SUMMERLIN CHANUKAH CELEBRATIONS Join Chabad of Summerlin for a special "Lights by the Lake" Chanukah celebration, Wednesday, December 12, 2001, 7:00 pm. Eat hot latkes, win prizes, get your picture taken with Judah Maccabee, be part of a raffle, and play a game of Chanukah Quest. The program, which is open to the entire Jewish community, will take place at the Chabad of Summerlin Shul, 2620 Regatta Drive, #117 in the Lakeside Shopping Center. Admission .is free. For more information, call , 243-3623 CHANUKAH CELEBRATIONS AT SUN CITY Chabad of Summerlin will be host-ing our annual Sun City Chanukah party and Menorah lighting featur-i n g traditional Chanukah foods such as hot latkes and doughnuts. ^ There will also be a special 'program performed by the ^children of Chabad's Desert Torah Academy Day School. The program will take place at Desert Vista Community Center, rooms 1 and 2 on Monday, December 10, 2001 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Admission is free. Everyone is wel-come regardless of affiliation, or level of observance. For more information, please call Chabad of Summerlin at 243-3623 DESERT TORAH ACADEMY DAY SCHOOL HAPPENINGS Extra curricular activities play an important role at Desert Torah Academy. Some of the activities are ongoing; some are special events. Every Tuesday a sports club meets. Nursery through 3rd grade play soccer while 4th through 6th plays basketball. The choir meets every Thursday for practice. They will be singing Chanukah songs in a number of loca-tions including the famous Fremont Street Experience. Special activities have included an exciting Sukkot carnival. Children enjoyed sliding down a gigantic Moon Bounce Slide, having their faces painted and eating treats in the Sukkah. The following month, Kindergarten through 3rd grade went bowling and the 4th through 6th grade had an exciting activity at an indoor rock climbing gym. The week after that, the whole school came to a Melave Malka. Again everyone enjoyed exciting games and activities. During the school day, the children also participate in creative activities, which include P.EV arts and crafts, karate and dance. There are a number of reasons why there are so many extracurricular activi-ties at the school. Howard Gardner, a noted educator, has formulated the concept of multiple intelligences. The key point of his theory is that while children must learn math, language, science and social studies, they must also have a chance to express themselves through art, music and sports. They must also have the opportunity to learn about how to get along with their friends and how to understand themselves. These skills are learned in our extra curricular and special curricular activ-ities. Another reason why fun activities are important is that children learn better when they are happy. Rabbi Rodman, the School Principal, calls this the Mary Poppins Theory of Education. "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down." Last week when the 4th - 6th grade questions about airline safety and the military. On November 12, Desert Torah Academy celebrated a patriotic Veteran's Day assembly. The children sang the National Anthem, and G-d Bless America and pledged allegiance to the flag. They then heard a talk from Chava Carruthers who is a teacher at Desert Torah Academy and a veteran of the Army. Chava described attend- 5th and 6th grade students at Desert Torah Academy were at the rock climbing gym, they discovered another good reason for extra curricular activities. One of the children, who had just been at the top of the 50 foot wall, came down and said, "Now I understand why the Rabbis at Desert Torah Academy teach me how to daven. When I was at the top of the wall, I was praying like I Lt. Steve Green never prayed before." The students at Desert Torah Academy also recently enjoyed two assemblies with veterans of the American Armed Forces. In October, Lt. Colonel Steve Green spoke to the children about his experiences as a test pilot in the Air Force. Lt. Colonel Green flew highly sophisticated air-planes such as the stealth bomber dur-ing his tour of duty and he showed the children film clips of some of his flights. As he is currently a pilot with American Airlines, kids had many ing High Holiday services while sta-tioned in Bosnia. Another activity at Desert Torah Academy is a library visit and book report program. The students visit the library every three weeks. They must take out a book and write a report on it before the next library visit. Reading is emphasized and valued at Desert Torah Academy, as it is the foundation of a good education. Many special programs have been happening at Desert Torah Academy with students making tremendous academic gains in Judaic and General Studies. If you would like more informa-tion, please call our director at 259- 0777. INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERIES CONTINUES IN LAS VEGAS The Jewish Learning Institute, which is a revolutionary concept in Jewish education will continue with Part 2 in January. It has a university style curriculum, has been designed and prepared by recognized authori-ties in the field of adult education and traditional Jewish teachings, yet it is interactive and accessible to all. The Jewish Learning Institute, JLI, is intro-ducing this new educational program in 45 cities worldwide. This in-depth introductory pro-gram to the essentials of Jewish litera- L-R: Ariella Segelstein, Baity Braner, Aiden Braner, Logi Braner and Jeremiah Stahl showing off their model sukkahs. cy has been created so it is affable to people from all backgrounds and lev-els of Jewish knowledge. The program began in the Fall with Jewish Life Cycles series will continue in the Winter with Fundamentals of Jewish Thought and Practice and finish in the Spring with Jewish History. It is designed to provide a deeper under-standing and appreciation of Jewish thought, heritage and tradition, and enables students to achieve basic Jewish literacy and an understanding of cardinal Jewish beliefs and obser-vances. According to Chabad's JLI accred-ited teacher, Rabbi Shea Harlig, "The JLI is more than a series of classes. It's a journey. It will provide students with a memorable learning experience." The upcoming series, "Fundamentals of Jewish Thought and Practice" will begin on Tuesday, January 22, 2002. The classes will dis-cuss what we do and why we do it. Get into the scroll on your doorpost, the candles on your table and the meat from the kosher butcher and discover how they're made, what to do with them and where they're taking you to. The JLI is the first international endeavor to present traditional Judaism in a professional, innovative, academically challenging yet accessi-ble format. The JLI was created to address the need of Jews for in-depth Judaic knowledge. Authorities on each sub-ject have organized the curriculum and teaching materials for each course. JLI's mission is to become the pre-emi-nent institute for university accredited adult Jewish learning. The JLI allows you to share scholarly research, critical analysis and intensive discussion with exciting instructors and classmates. The course will be held eight con-secutive Tuesdays, beginning January 22,2002,7:30 pm at the Chabad Center, 1261 S. Arville St. The course fee is $79.00 and includes textbooks and refreshments. To register or for more information please call 259-0770. T1SHREI AT CHABAD Many exciting happenings occurred at the three Chabad Centers during the month of Tishrei with over 500 people participating in our servic-es and holiday programs. Some of the programs held were special pre-holi-day classes and workshops, Sukkos adult Farbrengen and lively Simchat Torah, L'Chaims, dancing and singing. Desert Torah Academy and Torah Tots students had an assembly before each holiday. They sang festive songs and learned about the deeper meaning of each holiday. The week before Yom Kippur the children visited Lorenzi Park to perform Tashlich, the ritual casting away of sins. Children were also excited about building Sukkahs for the model Sukkah contest and dur-ing Choi Hamoed Sukkos parents and children enjoyed sharing a buffet lunch in the Sukkah. Not to be outdone, Chabad's after-noon Hebrew School also performed Tashlich. Their visit to Lorenzi Park was highlighted by a tasty bar-be-que. They also enjoyed learning about the holidays from Rabbi Yisroel Schanowitz and Rabbi Mendy Harlig. Chabad's Sunday Teen Group cele-brated the month of Tishrei in two ways. Before Rosh Hashanah, the teens participated in a shofar factory and made their own shofar. During Sukkot, the teens went on a Sukkah hop. At the first Sukkah they heard an electric guitar performance from Rabbi Avraham Granat; at the second Sukkah, they heard an interesting D'Var Torah from Michael Segelstein and at the 3rd Sukkah they just noshed and enjoyed. The highlight of the month was Chabad's Sukkot Extravaganza, which was attended by 300 people. Children participated in a model Sukkah build-ing contest, face painting, music, carni-val games and plenty of food. They especially enjoyed a 50-foot moon bounce slide. And most important, all parents and children got to do the spe-cial Mitzvot of Sukkos by shaking the Lulov and Esrog and eating in the Sukkah. At the recent International Gathering of close to 1500 Chabad rabbis in Brooklyn, NY, Rabbi Meyer Harlig is proudly seated with his sons and sons-in-law, who are all emissaries for Chabad. Standing l-r: Rabbi Yisroel Baron, Chabad of Sunny Isle, Florida, Rabbi Dovid Holzberg, Brooklyn, NY, and Rabbi Mendy Harlig, Chabad of Green Valley. Seated l-r: Rabbi Yossi Harlig, Chabad of Kendall, Florida, Rabbi Sholom B. Harlig, Chabad of the Inland Empire, California, Rabbi Feivish Dalfin, Chabad of Downtown, Miami, Florida, Rabbi Shea Harlig, Chabad of Southern Nevada, Rabbi Meyer Harlig, Brooklyn, NY. es Chabad of Southern Nevada The Shut ? 1254 Vista Drive ? 259-0770 Shacharit Daily 7:00 am Sunday 8:00 am Minchah Daily 15 minutes before sunset Maariv Daily 9:00 pm The Chabad Center ? 1261 S. 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