JWC Recap I still hear the music bouncing around in my brain from Wednesday nights delightful Jewish Women's Circle event - ' Tu B' Shevat Israeli Dancing'. Forty fab females came to Chabad Jewish Center of M.V. to participate in the year's 3rd community sisterhood happening! As with each event, lots of new faces along with many familiar ones came together from every spectrum of O.C.'s Jewish landscape, united through our hamish hearts :-) In the shimmering glow of candlelight, the CJC transformed into a flowing fantasy of fiery fabrics and spectacular towering bird of paradise centerpieces, crafted by the talented Batsheva Bolinger. Batsheva, along with Joanne Bank brought the fun mood of the night to life with all the room's festive furbishings. Besides the lovely visual displays, the deliciously aromatic Mediterranean dinner of homemade falafel with all the fixin's drew us to the bountiful buffet tables. Colorful Israeli salad, hummus, a mixed greens citrus salad along with the falafel & fresh pita were all lovingly prepared by our hardworking chef Analia Laroca, assisted by Marlene Taylor, Roz Gantman and Barbara Wolinsky. After our initial noshing and schmoozing, Siri Smith began the evenings program by warmly welcoming everyone and thanking the many ladies who make these JWC experiences come to life. She then turned the spotlight over to our amazing Rebbitzen, Bassie Marcus. Bassie is ever gracious in giving tribute to all in attendance and making us feel great about being part of this group. Her talk for the evening centered on two dates in this Jewish month of Shevat and how they are interconnected. The first date is of important historical significance to Chasidic Jews. It's the 60th anniversary both of the death of the previous Chabad Rebbe and of the start of Menachem Mendel Schneersohn's reign as the Lubavich leader. The Rebbe, of blessed memory, believed that the world is G-d's garden and that we all are born with a purpose and capability to make this garden more beautiful. We can do this by contributing our talents, our creativity, our desire to better ourselves and the world around us - by consciously giving of ourselves to make this life, this world a place where Godliness can dwell. The second date Bassie referred to is the 15th of Shevat, also known as Tu B'Shevat, the holiday of the New Year for Trees, this year on Jan. 29th. The Rebbe taught that G-d's desire for us to tend to his garden isn't just referring to the physical beauty of the world, but just as trees reach up toward the heavens, so should we reflect on our greater purpose and rise up to our spiritual potential, revealing our better 'nature'. An important feature of accomplishing this exercise of personal growth is cultivating JOY! Joy (simcha) is an attitude that has pervaded Judaism even through our darkest history. The Rebbe inspired thousands of emissaries of Judaism, including the Marcus and Kantor families to reach out and offer Judaism in a joyful way, helping (re)connect all Jews to their special neshama. Joy shouldn't be reserved just for special occasions but rather employed generously with mindfulness at every opportunity all the days of the year. Cultivating joy is both a spiritual and emotional discipline that rewards with flowering achievements and plentiful fruits sown from uplifting labor. As a reminder of the upcoming holiday, everyone in attendance received a small plant to take home and tend:-) Another great way to express joy is through dance, and as our guest instructor Yoni Carr explained, Israeli dancing really revs up our Jewish souls, connecting us through joyous movement with our heritage. Yoni, a professional dancer has over 20 years experience teaching Israeli folk and ballroom dancing and currently teaches in Newport Beach and San Diego. It was great fun when Yoni cranked up the music and began teaching us some easy to follow choreography. We did traditional Israeli circle dances as well as learning a few lines dances, with an Israeli oomph:-) While many of us participated in the dancing, others sat around the outer circle to watch or chat with friends with a nice glass of wine. When the dancing stopped the dessert bar opened with refreshing lemon sorbet and delicious Israeli 'creme-bo' chocolate covered concoctions that were gobbled down with gusto! Additional thank you's to our gregarious greeter, Barbara Rosenthal, to JWC committee member and all around wonder worker, Gay Rams, to Joelle Quinn who takes rsvp's & acts as treasurer, and to Barbara Wolinsky who so kindly stayed to help with cleaning up (after coming early to help in the kitchen!) Our next JWC event is coming up on March 10th - stay tuned to your email channel to get details about this fantastic evening that will enhance your immune system, lower blood pressure, reduce stress and where you'll come to feel a visceral connection to pure joy! Until then, Happy Tu B'Shevat and Happy Purim too...with an emphasis on the HAPPY! Respectfully submitted for your pleasure - Dara Linson
What's New Blog
JWC Recap; Tu B'shvat Israeli Dancing
CJC Email 1/29/10
Inside This Issue
* Community Blog
* Over $350 Raised at Car Wash for Haiti
* Turning Trash Into Cash; Gold Buying Event Recap
* Over 1000 pairs of Shoes Collected
* THIS Tuesday! Welcome Hollywood; New Teen Course
* NEW JLI Course – Portraits in Leadership; Timeless Tales for Inspired Living
* JBC – CJC’s New Jewish Business Networking Group Update
Community Blog:
* This week we have a special Kiddush luncheon; sponsored by Mark and Monique Cymerint in honor of Mark’s Birthday and By Rabbi and Bassie Marcus and family in honor of Bubbe Friedman’s Birthday. Kiddush is at 12:45pm. All are welcome.
Over $350 Raised at Car Wash for Haiti
CJC’s CTeeN members and CJC Hebrew School’s 7th graders did a fabulous job on the many cars that participated in their Haiti fund raiser. Great job and a big mitzvah too. Thanks to the many families who participated.
Turning Trash into Cash; Gold Buying Event Recap
“ I think I ripped off the Jeweler, he paid me too much”, “I can’t believe how much money this junk was worth, I am coming right back with more”, “Now I can go shopping for that new entertainment system I have been stalking”. These are just some of the comments we received from the very happy participants of CJC’s Gold Buying Party last Sunday. The average person walked out with $700. People were so surprised how much their trash was worth. Do to popular demand CJC will be holding another Gold Buying Party in March. Stay tuned for more details. Email [email protected] if you are interested.
This is a win win situation, you get the highest price from a trusted jeweler, and CJC makes money as well. This is how it works; The refineries pay more for the gold then the market value you receive, since they are getting it in bigger quantities and the work of taking it apart and melting it down is done already (by the jeweler), that money usually goes to the jeweler and that is how he makes money. In this case Sam Hassine donates whatever he gets from the refinery to CJC. So you make money and so does CJC. And what does Sam get? He gets a big Mitzvah.
Special “Mentch-tion” to our jeweler Sam Hassine of Nuggets and Carrats for donating his precious time and expertise, Thank you!
Over 1000 Pairs of Shoes Collected
With your help over 1000 pairs of shoes have been collected and will be donated to soles4souls to be delivered to Haiti. This was a Chessed Project of Adam and Hayley Gross in honor of their Bar/Bat Mitzvah this weekend. Mazal Tov and congratulations on your special day, for a job well done and for a big mitzvah too.
This Tuesday Night; Welcome Hollywood; New Teen Course
JLI for TEens presents:
“Welcome to Hollywood”
Your ticket to finding acceptance, friendship, and true stardom
A 6 week star studded course
beginning FEBRUARY 2, 2010
A Star is Born (Fame vs. Self-Esteem)
Friends Forever (Friends/Social Life)
Get High . . . On Life! (Drugs/Alcohol/Escape vs. Growing Through Life’s Challenges)
Love at First Sight? (Romance/Infatuation vs. Love)
Show me the Money (Is it a Blessing or Curse?)
Rebel with a Cause (Rebellion/Teen Angst vs. Energy of Transformation)
Investment: $75 includes text book
For more information: call 949 770-1270, or email [email protected]
NEW from JLI - Portraits in Leadership; Timeless Tales for Inspired Living
Discover inner courage, determination, and humility in the life stories of 6 legendary Talmudic figures, who lived at the time of the destruction of the temple and kept the Jewish nation alive.
These tales are sure to resonate within your soul and inspire you to unleash the power within.
One part biography, One part history, All parts inspiration.
6 classes starting Monday, February 8, 7pm – Tuesday, February 9, 10am
For more information and to enroll visit www.myJLI.com
JBC – CJC’s Jewish Business Networking Update
Plans are underway for the first JBC networking event. Save the date! The first event will take place on Thrusday, March 11 at 6:30 pm. More details to follow.
For more information, or if you would like to participate, please contact Alexandra at [email protected].
CJC Email 1/22/10
Inside This Issue
* Community Blog
* Vote Now and Help Children with Special Needs
* Car Wash to Benefit Haiti This Sunday
* Recap of Help Out and Have a Good Time
* THIS SUNDAY! Gilding The Bagel
* JWC Event
* Welcome Hollywood; New Teen Course
* NEW JLI Course – Portraits in Leadership; Timeless Tales for Inspired Living
Community Blog:
* With sadness we inform you of the passing of Beula Schupp, mother of Robin Schupp. May G-d comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
* This week we have a special Kiddush luncheon; it is sponsored by Aron and Marina Tagger in honor of their son Eli’s Bar Mitzvah. Kiddush is at 1:00pm
Vote Now and Help Children with Special Needs
Chase (the bank) is giving away $1 million in an online voting contest thru Facebook. They have selected a group of charities and now it is up to Facebook users to vote on which of these charities gets to share the
money. The organization with the most votes, ending this Friday, gets $1 million dollars, the next four will get $100,000.
There is only one Jewish charity that made the final list: The Friendship Circle. It is a Chabad run program that provides assistance and support to the families of children with special needs. This is the original chapter of FC, servicing the greater Detroit area. There are currently about 80 across the country.
This is the final day. Please vote before Shabbos for the Friendship Circle @ www.vote4fc.com. Please forward to anyone you know who has a facebook account.
Get Your Car Washed and Help the Haiti Relief Fund
CJC’s CTeeN members will be holding a car wash this Sunday from 9:30am -1:00pm at CJC. All proceeds will go to support Chabad’s Haiti Relief Fund.
Help Out and Have a Good Time; Music and History Recap
More then $2,000 was raised this past Sunday evening for the Chesed Fund, our emergency short term financial aid fund.
The food was delicious and beautifully set out by Analia from K-Kosher Catering, the performers were very enjoyable and entertaining, President Harry Truman never looked so good.
A special thanks to Ralph’s, the Kosher Store in Tustin, Steven & Yen Greenberg of Yesexpress printing and Batsheva Designs for sponsoring the event, to our entertainers, Daniel Barnard and Peter Small for donating their talent and time and to Thelma Soble for organizing the entire event.
Gilding the Bagel
The CJC Gold Buying Party II.
This Sunday, January 24, from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo.
Long time jeweler and friend of Chabad Sam Hassine of Nuggets and Carats Jewelry will be on hand to facilitate the party. Sam has graciously offered to donate 100% of the proceeds to Chabad. RSVP to [email protected].
Jewish Women Circle; Tu B’Shevat Israeli Dancing
Celebrate the divinity of our natural world and appreciate being Green! Kick off your shoes and learn some fun Israeli dances with Israeli folk dance and ballroom instructor Yoni Carr.
Here are the details:
When: This Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Where: Chabad Jewish Center!
Address: 24041 Marguerite Pkwy. Mission Viejo, 92692 (Corner of Marguerite and Trabuco)
Time: 7pm
RSVP on line at www.chabadofmv.com/jwc
Cost: $20.00 in advance, $25.00 at the door.
JWC- Feed your mind…. Nourish your soul…. Delight your senses
Welcome Hollywood; New Teen Course
JLI for TEens presents:
“Welcome to Hollywood”
Your ticket to finding acceptance, friendship, and true stardom
A 6 week star studded course
beginning FEBRUARY 2, 2010
A Star is Born (Fame vs. Self-Esteem)
Friends Forever (Friends/Social Life)
Get High . . . On Life! (Drugs/Alcohol/Escape vs. Growing Through Life’s Challenges)
Love at First Sight? (Romance/Infatuation vs. Love)
Show me the Money (Is it a Blessing or Curse?)
Rebel with a Cause (Rebellion/Teen Angst vs. Energy of Transformation)
Investment: $75 includes text book
For more information: call 949 770-1270, or email [email protected]
NEW from JLI - Portraits in Leadership; Timeless Tales for Inspired Living
Discover inner courage, determination, and humility in the life stories of 6 legendary Talmudic figures, who lived at the time of the destruction of the temple and kept the Jewish nation alive.
These tales are sure to resonate within your soul and inspire you to unleash the power within.
One part biography, One part history, All parts inspiration.
6 classes starting Monday, February 8, 7pm – Tuesday, February 9, 10am
For more information and to enroll visit www.myJLI.com
CJC Email 1/15/2010
Inside This Issue
* Community Blog
* THIS SUNDAY! Help Out and Have a Good Time; Music and History
* NEXT SUNDAY! Gold Gold Gold
* Jewish Women Circle
* Welcome Hollywood; New Teen Course
* NEW JLI Course – Portraits in Leadership; Timeless Tales for Inspired Living
Community Blog:
* This week we have a special Kiddush luncheon; it is sponsored by Len Herbstman. Kiddush is at 12:45pm
THIS SUNDAY! Help Out and Have a Good Time; Music and History
Help support Chabad’s Chesed fund, a special fund setup to help local families with emergency short term funding, and have great time too.
Performances by:
Pianist Daniel Barnard, Studied with Terry Trotter, pianist for Natalie Cole as well as Grammy Award winners Claire Fisher and Joe Harnel. Has been the featured pianist at Fashion Island, Newport Beach and the Ritz Carlton Hotel and many others.
Historical Impressionist Peter Small, Peter has performed nationally for a wide range of audiences including Knott’s Berry Farm’s Thomas Edison Workshop for 10 years. www.history-alive.com
Delicious Refreshments
at the Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo
24041 Marguerite Parkway. Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Sunday, January 17th, 2010
5:30-7:30 P.M.
$18 in advance, $25 at the door
RSVP to 949 770-1270 or click here for online reservations
GOLD GOLD GOLD; Gold Buying Party Part II
Only 1 week away. The CJC Gold Buying Party II.
Gold is going through the roof and you are holding on to that unused, broken, and otherwise useless gold and precious metals. Get you your cash now!
The party takes place on Sunday, January 24, from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo.
Long time jeweler and friend of Chabad Sam Hassine of Nuggets and Carats Jewelry will be on hand to facilitate the party. Sam has graciously offered to donate 100% of the proceeds to Chabad. RSVP to [email protected].
Jewish Women Circle; Tu B’Shevat Israeli Dancing
Celebrate the divinity of our natural world and appreciate being Green! Kick off your shoes and learn some fun Israeli dances with Israeli folk dance and ballroom instructor Yoni Carr.
Here are the details:
When: Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Where: Chabad Jewish Center!
Address: 24041 Marguerite Pkwy. Mission Viejo, 92692 (Corner of Marguerite and Trabuco)
Time: 7pm
RSVP on line at www.chabadofmv.com/jwc
Cost: $20.00 in advance, $25.00 at the door.
JWC- Feed your mind…. Nourish your soul…. Delight your senses
Welcome Hollywood; New Teen Course
JLI for TEens presents:
“Welcome to Hollywood”
Your ticket to finding acceptance, friendship, and true stardom
A 6 week star studded course
beginning FEBRUARY 2, 2010
A Star is Born (Fame vs. Self-Esteem)
Friends Forever (Friends/Social Life)
Get High . . . On Life! (Drugs/Alcohol/Escape vs. Growing Through Life’s Challenges)
Love at First Sight? (Romance/Infatuation vs. Love)
Show me the Money (Is it a Blessing or Curse?)
Rebel with a Cause (Rebellion/Teen Angst vs. Energy of Transformation)
Investment: $75 includes text book
For more information: call 949 770-1270, or email [email protected]
NEW from JLI - Portraits in Leadership; Timeless Tales for Inspired Living
Discover inner courage, determination, and humility in the life stories of 6 legendary Talmudic figures, who lived at the time of the destruction of the temple and kept the Jewish nation alive.
These tales are sure to resonate within your soul and inspire you to unleash the power within.
One part biography, One part history, All parts inspiration.
6 classes starting Monday, February 8, 7pm – Tuesday, February 9, 10am
For more information and to enroll visit www.myJLI.com
CJC Email 1/8/2010
Inside This Issue
* Community Blog
* Circle of Friends
* Tribute to Donors and Circle of Friends
* Music and History
* JBC Business Network Update
* Cash In Your Pocket
* Welcome Hollywood; New Teen Course
Community Blog:
* With sadness we inform you of the passing of Corinne Adele Apple, mother of Allison Pratt and Craig Apple. May G-d comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Allison can be contacted at [email protected].
* Saturday morning, 9 am Kabbalah class, 10am services, 12:45pm Kiddush Sponsored by Sam and Rochelle Toren and Family
Tribute to Donors and Circle of Friends
CJC could not do what it does without your support. CJC has dedicated a webpage to honor our donors. Click here to view the donors of 2009 or here to view the 2009 Circle of Friends.
CJC’s Circle of Friends is a monthly club of donors that makes it possible for CJC to be here and do its community service.
This year CJC would like to expand this club and would like to invite everyone to join by making a monthly commitment of any amount (of $1 or more). Please consider this great opportunity and Mitzvah.
Click here for our online Circle of Friends Form.
Together we can make a big difference.
Music and History
Help support Chabad’s Chesed fund, a special fund setup to help local families with emergency short term funding, and have great time too.
Performances by:
Daniel Barnard, Professional Piano Player
Peter Small, Impressions of Famous People from History
Delicious Refreshments
at the Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo
24041 Marguerite Parkway. Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Sunday, January 17th, 2010
5:30-7:30 P.M.
$18 in advance, $25 at the door
RSVP to 949 770-1270 or click here for online reservations
JBC Business Network Update
A networking group with Chasidic flavor? If you are interested in strengthening the Jewish community, there’s good news and a place to go. The Jewish Business Connection (JBC) of South Orange County held its Open House meeting on December 15th at the Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo. Over twenty people with lots of questions turned out to learn about the group’s purpose and program.
The JBC will focus on… Full report click here
Cash in Your Pocket; Gold Buying Party Part II
It’s almost here. The moment you have been waiting for. Ca$h Ca$h Ca$h.
Gold is going through the roof and you are holding on to that unused, broken, and otherwise useless gold and precious metals. What are you thinking?
Are you waiting for the price of gold to go down?
Get you your cash now!
The party takes place on Sunday, January 24, from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo.
Long time jeweler and friend of Chabad Sam Hassine of Nuggets and Carats Jewelry will be on hand to facilitate the party. Sam has graciously offered to donate 100% of the proceeds to Chabad. RSVP to [email protected].
Welcome Hollywood; New Teen Course
JLI for TEens presents:
“Welcome to Hollywood”
Your ticket to finding acceptance, friendship, and true stardom
A 6 week star studded course
beginning January 2010
A Star is Born (Fame vs. Self-Esteem)
Friends Forever (Friends/Social Life)
Get High . . . On Life! (Drugs/Alcohol/Escape vs. Growing Through Life’s Challenges)
Love at First Sight? (Romance/Infatuation vs. Love)
Show me the Money (Is it a Blessing or Curse?)
Rebel with a Cause (Rebellion/Teen Angst vs. Energy of Transformation)
stay tuned for more details
For more information: call 949 770-1270, or email [email protected]
CJC Email 1/1/10
Inside This Issue
* Week at a glance
* End of Year Campaign
* Circle of Friends
* Kitchen Update
* Music and History
* Cash In Your Pocket
* Welcome Hollywood; New Teen Course
Week at a Glance:
* Saturday morning, 9 am Kabbalah class, 10am services, 12:45pm kiddush
* Monday night, Bar Mitzvah discovery course resumes
* Tuesday night, Hebrew School Younger division resumes
* Wednesday night, Hebrew High resumes
* Thursday night, 7:30 pm Walking the Bible
End of Year Campaign
Thank you to all who contributed to our end of the year campaign, we raised nearly $5,000.
Let’s keep the momentum going, Please click here and make a donation.
Give whatever you can. We are accepting all donations $1 and up.
Circle of Friends
As a new fiscal year begins, CJC’s Circle of Friends is our club of donors that makes it possible for CJC to be here and do its community service.
Now is the time of the year to launch our new campaign. This year CJC would like to expand this club and would like to invite everyone to join by making a monthly commitment of any amount (of $1 or more). Please consider this great opportunity and Mitzvah.
Contact Rabbi Marcus @ [email protected] to discuss your mitzvah.
Together we can make a big difference.
Kitchen Update
We are very pleased to inform you of some wonderful enhancements to our CJC kitchen. Thanks to generous individuals we have been able to make CJC’s kitchen even more beautiful and functional.
Last week we brought you the good news that we recently purchased a new commercial oven sponsored by the Okin family and additional racks donated by the Tagger family.
Earlier this year we were blessed with a brand new commercial fridge sponsored by the Linson and Rams families.
During the break a dedicated team overhauled the kitchen and organized it in a most efficient and easy to maintain way.
Thank you all so much.
Ask for your own private tour next time you are at CJC and have some nachas and kvell.
If you would like to join the excitement and help make CJC’s kitchen even nicer and better contact us by calling 770-1270 or email [email protected].
Music and History
Help support Chabad’s Chesed fund, a special fund setup to help local families with emergency short term funding, and have great time too.
Performances by:
Daniel Barnard, Professional Piano Player
Peter Small, Impressions of Famous People from History
Delicious Refreshments
at the Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo
24041 Marguerite Parkway. Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Sunday, January 17th, 2010
5:30-7:30 P.M.
$18 in advance, $25 at the door
RSVP to 949 770-1270 or click here for online reservations
Cash in Your Pocket; Gold Buying Party Part II
It’s almost here. The moment you have been waiting for. Ca$h Ca$h Ca$h.
Gold is going through the roof and you are holding on to that unused, broken, and otherwise useless gold and precious metals. What are you thinking?
Are you waiting for the price of gold to go down?
Get you your cash now!
The party takes place on Sunday, January 24, from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo.
Long time jeweler and friend of Chabad Sam Hassine of Nuggets and Carats Jewelry will be on hand to facilitate the party. Sam has graciously offered to donate 100% of the proceeds to Chabad. RSVP to [email protected].
Welcome Hollywood; New Teen Course
JLI for TEens presents:
“Welcome to Hollywood”
Your ticket to finding acceptance, friendship, and true stardom
A 6 week star studded course
beginning January 2010
A Star is Born (Fame vs. Self-Esteem)
Friends Forever (Friends/Social Life)
Get High . . . On Life! (Drugs/Alcohol/Escape vs. Growing Through Life’s Challenges)
Love at First Sight? (Romance/Infatuation vs. Love)
Show me the Money (Is it a Blessing or Curse?)
Rebel with a Cause (Rebellion/Teen Angst vs. Energy of Transformation)
stay tuned for more details
For more information: call 949 770-1270, or email [email protected]