Dinner Journal

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Aaron and Blanche Scharf O.B.M.

Chabad at the beaChes

Aaron and Blanche ScharfCenter for Jewish Life

The Lubavitcher Rebbe

Gala Dinner & Celebration ScheduleCocktails – silent & Chinese auction

Memorial tribute to Mr. aaron scharf O.b.M.

Welcome – Jeff Meyers

Opening Remarks – Rabbi Nochum Kurinsky

tribute to honorees

Presentation of the Community Service Award

Presentation of the Chesed Award

Presentation of the Woman of Valor Award

Grace after Meals

entertainment

dessert

INTRODUCING THE MENTALIST

MARK STONEat Chabad @ the beaches, we are taking our annual

dinner to another level with Mentalist Mark stone.

Mark stone is one of the most sought after entertainers

in the country, and his jaw-dropping esP and mind-

reading show has amazed audiences on land and

sea and left them begging to know just how he does

it. Mark has appeared on tV on many occasions. he

amazed Johnny Carson, Oprah, Regis Philbin, Chevy

Chase, and Maury Povich, among many others.

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2013 dinner Committee

dinner Chairperson

Jeff Meyers

dinner Coordinator

Leah Kurinsky

Executive Committee

Karlie brinkoff

stella Kaminsky

Leah Kurinsky

Peter holt

dr. howard Landy

brittany Larusso

daniel Levy

Jeff Meyers

trish sall

Rabbi eli Wilansky

décor

Rebbeca Fixel

Carolin hirsch

Journal

Nechama dina hecht

daniel Levy

Silent Auction

stella Kaminsky

Rabbi Nochum Kurinsky

Jeff Meyers

eli Wilansky

Silent Auction Setup

Karlie brinkhoff

Chana Kurinsky

trish sall

volunteers

Joan Czillag

dulcy Freeman

sarah Gonzalez

Lani heilig

elena Motorca

hermilo Valdovinos

Grace Weiss

Adult Education

Teen

Outreach

Children

Events

Holidays

Chesed (Kindness) AwardDr. David Weiss

It is with great pride that we will present dr. david Weiss with the

Chesed award. dr. Weiss, a very gifted pediatrician, has quietly

made his impact on numerous people’s lives. along with his

lovely wife, Grace, he uplifts those around him with his generosity

of spirit, contagious optimism and dignified persona.

Chesed is one of the most cherished Jewish values. Its english

translation, “kindness,” does not do it justice. Chesed is kindness

done truly from the heart and in a manner that the recipient,

too, feels dignified. david exemplifies this attribute.

Our Honorees

Aishes Chayil (Woman of Valor) Award

Rivkah BenSimonRivkah BenSimon will receive the aishet Chayil

(Woman of Valor) award for her outstanding

dedication to her family and community.

Rivkah is a devoted mother and wife and a valuable

asset to the community with an outstanding dedication

to Jewish values. With her legendary volunteerism,

warmth and friendship Rivkah is a true aishet Chayil.

Community Service AwardMr. Yaakov Starr

Mr. yaakov Starr will receive the Community service award.

Mr. starr was born in hungary in 1927 and is a holocaust

survivor who was imprisoned in the auschwitz concentration

camp. after the war, Mr. starr made his way to Israel. there

he fought in its War of Independence to found the state of

Israel. Mr. starr immigrated to the United states in the 1950s

and settled in Miami beach where he worked as a baker.

his gentle demeanor, his kindness and joy in life are the

most incredible inspiration to all those who know him.

Dear Friends and Extended Chabad Family,

Two weeks ago we celebrated the holiday of Shavuot. It is worthy of note that the Festival of Shavuot has no independent date of its own as with all the other festivals. No month or day is specified in the Torah as the time of its celebration, but only that it is the “Fiftieth Day” of the counting of the Omer - the counting which we begin on the second day of Pesach, on the day after the liberation from Egyptian bondage.

By not allocating a specific date the Torah emphasizes that the Festival of Shavuot is the goal of the Festival of Pesach and that the Season of the Giving of Our Torah is the culmination of the Season of Our Freedom. Furthermore, true and complete freedom, both for the individual as well as for the community, and both materially and spiritually, can be attained only through the acceptance of the Torah.

Acceptance and love are at the core of Torah and Chabad’s values. When individuals can feel accepted and welcomed regardless of financial, religious or cultural status, who benefits? When children are educated with love and concern, who benefits? When Jewish people go to prison where are they to turn? When people can turn to friends for help in times of physical or emotional distress, who benefits? When vibrant Jewish communities are established and flourish in our midst, who benefits? …

Dear Friend, we all benefit. The above ideals comprise the very essence of Chabad and its annual dinner. Over the last ten years, Chabad has grown in leaps and bounds because people increasingly recognize and appreciate its warmth and non-judgmental philosophy.

Children are being educated in a lively Jewish environment. Adults are attending Chabad’s classes, lectures and personalized study sessions. Families are discovering a new Jewish dimension to their lives through our synagogue and outreach programs.

This year’s dinner is especially meaningful as we honor our longtime friend and supporter Dr. David Weiss. At this dinner we will also be honoring our very dear Mr. Yaakov Starr. For our annual Aishet Chayil award, we will be honoring Mrs. Ricki BenSimon for her incredible involvement, selflessness and most importantly the time she has devoted to our community.

We live in a time where, notwithstanding external “freedom”, the society in general, people are still largely “enslaved,” and at a loss how to free themselves from the shackles of spiritual and mental confusion. The only hope that Jewish people should not be swept with this stream lies in Torah education, where the golden chain of the Torah from Sinai is maintained; the Torah in all its sanctity, the Torah of Truth which must always remain intact, and cannot be subject to compromise or concession. It is with your help that we at Chabad are able to bring the light of Torah to the Beaches community.

May we merit the redemption of Moshiach speedily in our days.

Leah, Avi, Dovi, Etta, Rivka’le and Baby Mottel join me in wishing everyone a wonderful summer.

B’shalom,

Rabbi Nochum Kurinsky

Dear Friends,

This week’s Torah reading relates how Korach came to Moses with a protest: “The entire nation is holy and G-d is among them. Why do you exalt yourselves over the congregation of G-d?”

Who was Korach to speak to Moses in this way? Korach was a cousin to Moses and came from the tribe of Levi. He was a very smart and rich man and people respected him. Back In Egypt he had been a treasurer to King Pharaoh. You can imagine that Korach thought of himself as important. He was a Levi and one of the men appointed to carry the Holy Ark in the desert. He was also head of the choir of the Leviyim who sang in the tabernacle. But these duties were not enough for him. He wanted more honor. He was jealous of some of the people that lived at the time that had higher positions than he had, including Moses and his brother Aaron who was the High Priest at the time.

By and large the people supported Korach. And so Moses set up a challenge: Korach and 250 of his followers would bring an incense offering, as would Aaron the High Priest. G-d would accept one offering and the others would die. When the offerings were brought, G-d accepted Aaron’s, and the earth opened up and swallowed up Korach and his whole household.

What was so terrible about Korach’s complaint? Seemingly, his complaint was legitimate. Since the people are all holy, each one of them possesses a spark of G-dliness. Why should one person be “exalted”? Why then did G-d support Moses and Aaron?

The resolution to these questions depends on an understanding of the dynamic of leadership. Certainly, the entire nation was holy; but to express that holiness the people had to be motivated and inspired. That requires a leader, a Moses.

Moses was not given his position to relish his accomplishments and receive honor for them. Instead, his position was a trust. He was charged with a mission and he followed it faithfully. Rather than think of himself, he thought about his people and what he could do for them.

This was not a one-day or one-year responsibility. Instead, throughout the entire time he was leading the people, Moses was thinking of them.

This is not merely a story of the past. In every generation, we must seek leaders, people who will spark us to utilize the positive qualities which we possess. Rather than fear submission to their authority, we should welcome it, understanding that it will enhance our position and not detract from it. Simply put, following the guidance of a true leader enables a person to accomplish more than he could on his own.

By the same token, leadership is not restricted to a select few. In our homes, at our workplaces, and in the social environments we choose, we all serve as leaders from time to time. When we are given such a position, we must emulate the selfless dedication shown by Moses and nurture our charges, rather than seek personal advancement.

Mazel Tov to Dr. David Weiss, Mrs. Rickie Ben Simon and Mr. Yaakov Starr on the occasion of being honored. Each of you as individuals has a spark of leadership within you and so much for us to look up to and learn from. We thank you for that. May Hashem bless each of you that you should not only continue to inspire us as you have always done until now, but you should have the strength to do so ten times more.

May we merit to be in Jerusalem with our third Temple speedily in our days. Amen!

My wife Esther and my son Shmulik join with me in wishing a heartfelt mazel tov to Chabad @ The Beaches! We have come so far in ten years. Wishing you all much success and health!

B’Shalom,

Rabbi Eli Wilansky

L e t t e r f r o m t h e R a b b i L e t t e r f r o m t h e P r o g r a m d i r e c t o r

Dear Friends and Extended Chabad Family,

Two weeks ago we celebrated the holiday of Shavuot. It is worthy of note that the Festival of Shavuot has no independent date of its own as with all the other festivals. No month or day is specified in the Torah as the time of its celebration, but only that it is the “Fiftieth Day” of the counting of the Omer - the counting which we begin on the second day of Pesach, on the day after the liberation from Egyptian bondage.

By not allocating a specific date the Torah emphasizes that the Festival of Shavuot is the goal of the Festival of Pesach and that the Season of the Giving of Our Torah is the culmination of the Season of Our Freedom. Furthermore, true and complete freedom, both for the individual as well as for the community, and both materially and spiritually, can be attained only through the acceptance of the Torah.

Acceptance and love are at the core of Torah and Chabad’s values. When individuals can feel accepted and welcomed regardless of financial, religious or cultural status, who benefits? When children are educated with love and concern, who benefits? When Jewish people go to prison where are they to turn? When people can turn to friends for help in times of physical or emotional distress, who benefits? When vibrant Jewish communities are established and flourish in our midst, who benefits? …

Dear Friend, we all benefit. The above ideals comprise the very essence of Chabad and its annual dinner. Over the last ten years, Chabad has grown in leaps and bounds because people increasingly recognize and appreciate its warmth and non-judgmental philosophy.

Children are being educated in a lively Jewish environment. Adults are attending Chabad’s classes, lectures and personalized study sessions. Families are discovering a new Jewish dimension to their lives through our synagogue and outreach programs.

This year’s dinner is especially meaningful as we honor our longtime friend and supporter Dr. David Weiss. At this dinner we will also be honoring our very dear Mr. Yaakov Starr. For our annual Aishet Chayil award, we will be honoring Mrs. Ricki BenSimon for her incredible involvement, selflessness and most importantly the time she has devoted to our community.

We live in a time where, notwithstanding external “freedom”, the society in general, people are still largely “enslaved,” and at a loss how to free themselves from the shackles of spiritual and mental confusion. The only hope that Jewish people should not be swept with this stream lies in Torah education, where the golden chain of the Torah from Sinai is maintained; the Torah in all its sanctity, the Torah of Truth which must always remain intact, and cannot be subject to compromise or concession. It is with your help that we at Chabad are able to bring the light of Torah to the Beaches community.

May we merit the redemption of Moshiach speedily in our days.

Leah, Avi, Dovi, Etta, Rivka’le and Baby Mottel join me in wishing everyone a wonderful summer.

B’shalom,

Rabbi Nochum Kurinsky

Dear Friends,

This week’s Torah reading relates how Korach came to Moses with a protest: “The entire nation is holy and G-d is among them. Why do you exalt yourselves over the congregation of G-d?”

Who was Korach to speak to Moses in this way? Korach was a cousin to Moses and came from the tribe of Levi. He was a very smart and rich man and people respected him. Back In Egypt he had been a treasurer to King Pharaoh. You can imagine that Korach thought of himself as important. He was a Levi and one of the men appointed to carry the Holy Ark in the desert. He was also head of the choir of the Leviyim who sang in the tabernacle. But these duties were not enough for him. He wanted more honor. He was jealous of some of the people that lived at the time that had higher positions than he had, including Moses and his brother Aaron who was the High Priest at the time.

By and large the people supported Korach. And so Moses set up a challenge: Korach and 250 of his followers would bring an incense offering, as would Aaron the High Priest. G-d would accept one offering and the others would die. When the offerings were brought, G-d accepted Aaron’s, and the earth opened up and swallowed up Korach and his whole household.

What was so terrible about Korach’s complaint? Seemingly, his complaint was legitimate. Since the people are all holy, each one of them possesses a spark of G-dliness. Why should one person be “exalted”? Why then did G-d support Moses and Aaron?

The resolution to these questions depends on an understanding of the dynamic of leadership. Certainly, the entire nation was holy; but to express that holiness the people had to be motivated and inspired. That requires a leader, a Moses.

Moses was not given his position to relish his accomplishments and receive honor for them. Instead, his position was a trust. He was charged with a mission and he followed it faithfully. Rather than think of himself, he thought about his people and what he could do for them.

This was not a one-day or one-year responsibility. Instead, throughout the entire time he was leading the people, Moses was thinking of them.

This is not merely a story of the past. In every generation, we must seek leaders, people who will spark us to utilize the positive qualities which we possess. Rather than fear submission to their authority, we should welcome it, understanding that it will enhance our position and not detract from it. Simply put, following the guidance of a true leader enables a person to accomplish more than he could on his own.

By the same token, leadership is not restricted to a select few. In our homes, at our workplaces, and in the social environments we choose, we all serve as leaders from time to time. When we are given such a position, we must emulate the selfless dedication shown by Moses and nurture our charges, rather than seek personal advancement.

Mazel Tov to Dr. David Weiss, Mrs. Rickie Ben Simon and Mr. Yaakov Starr on the occasion of being honored. Each of you as individuals has a spark of leadership within you and so much for us to look up to and learn from. We thank you for that. May Hashem bless each of you that you should not only continue to inspire us as you have always done until now, but you should have the strength to do so ten times more.

May we merit to be in Jerusalem with our third Temple speedily in our days. Amen!

My wife Esther and my son Shmulik join with me in wishing a heartfelt mazel tov to Chabad @ The Beaches! We have come so far in ten years. Wishing you all much success and health!

B’Shalom,

Rabbi Eli Wilansky

L e t t e r f r o m t h e P r o g r a m d i r e c t o r

Dear Friends,

As chairman of the Chabad Fund Raising Committee it’s important for me to reflect on the importance of Chabad at the Beaches and the great work they do for the Ponte Vedra community. My responsibility in this role is to inspire my fellow Jew to help our Chabad house continue to provide a beacon of light for all those who are searching for Hashem.

The importance of Chabad at the Beaches transcends beyond a beacon of light for the individual.

Since the beginning of time the world has been trying erase our people. We’ve seen it throughout history and there isn’t a day that goes by that our destruction isn’t being maniacally calculated by an individual, group, or nation.

In every generation the world has discovered that it’s impossible to destroy our people. We are bound by a covenant with G-d and it’s our beautiful heritage that keeps us strong throughout every generation.

Our heritage is the one thing that we as a people can control and protect. There is no better protector of our heritage than Chabad at the Beaches. Chabad at the Beaches provides a warm welcoming environment where one can come and nourish their soul by truly experiencing our beautiful heritage. It’s a place where anyone can come and get a taste of pure Judaism whether it’s learning Torah, partaking in a beautiful service, or just being a part of a Shabbat dinner. The end result is an ignited passion to live the Torah of Life and fulfill the wonderful destiny that G-d has for our life!

Ensuring that our beautiful heritage is preserved is our responsibility. Chabad at the Beaches relies on us. This wonderful beacon of Jewish light continues to shine when fueled by the generosity of the community.

Respectfully,

Jeff Meyers

L e t t e r f r o m t h e d i n n e r C h a i r

Dear Friends,

As chairman of the Chabad Fund Raising Committee it’s important for me to reflect on the importance of Chabad at the Beaches and the great work they do for the Ponte Vedra community. My responsibility in this role is to inspire my fellow Jew to help our Chabad house continue to provide a beacon of light for all those who are searching for Hashem.

The importance of Chabad at the Beaches transcends beyond a beacon of light for the individual.

Since the beginning of time the world has been trying erase our people. We’ve seen it throughout history and there isn’t a day that goes by that our destruction isn’t being maniacally calculated by an individual, group, or nation.

In every generation the world has discovered that it’s impossible to destroy our people. We are bound by a covenant with G-d and it’s our beautiful heritage that keeps us strong throughout every generation.

Our heritage is the one thing that we as a people can control and protect. There is no better protector of our heritage than Chabad at the Beaches. Chabad at the Beaches provides a warm welcoming environment where one can come and nourish their soul by truly experiencing our beautiful heritage. It’s a place where anyone can come and get a taste of pure Judaism whether it’s learning Torah, partaking in a beautiful service, or just being a part of a Shabbat dinner. The end result is an ignited passion to live the Torah of Life and fulfill the wonderful destiny that G-d has for our life!

Ensuring that our beautiful heritage is preserved is our responsibility. Chabad at the Beaches relies on us. This wonderful beacon of Jewish light continues to shine when fueled by the generosity of the community.

Respectfully,

Jeff Meyers

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C h a I Pa G eC h a I Pa G eG O L d Pa G e

In Memory of our Beloved

Parents and Grandparents

— Gil & Ben Scharf

Mazel Tov, Ricki!

You are truly an aishet Chayel!

Congratulations

Chabad at the Beaches

on your

10th anniversary!

Love,

brittany & daniel

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C h a I Pa G eC h a I Pa G eG O L d Pa G e

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Congratulating the Chabad for our continued pursuit of the knowledge of Moshiach through our DAILY study of TORAH. May we bring Moshiach's light to His people! The[1] belief in the coming of Mashiach is a fundamental element of the Jewish faith. Thus, the Rambam writes:[2] Whoever does not believe in him, or does not await his coming, denies not only the other prophets, but also the Torah and of Moshe, our teacher, for the Torah attests to his coming, stating,[3] "And the L-rd your G-d will bring back your captivity."

[1]. [In the present text, the Rebbe examines the Rambam's choice of prooftexts for the belief in the coming of Mashiach, in the meantime clarifying concepts such as the following: what is meant by the everlasting nature of the mitzvos; how the coming of Mashiach is a prerequisite for the practical fulfillment of one of the commandments of the Torah; whether all prophecies are necessarily fulfilled; and how a prophetic command can at the same time be formally less authoritative yet actually more weighty than a verse drawn from the Five Books of the Chumash.

This discussion is adapted from talks which the Rebbe Shlita delivered on Shabbos Parshas Devarim and Rosh Chodesh Elul, 5746, and on Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Pinchas, 5738. The original fully-documented and annotated Hebrew version appeared in Likkutei Sichos for Shabbos Parshas Shoftim, 5749.]

[2]. Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Melachim 11:1.

Reprinted from "I Await His Coming Every Day" (Kehot Publication Society, 1991) Adapted & Translated by Rabbi Eliyahu Touger Edited by Uri Kaploun."

READ THE TORAH DAILY:

(Genesis 3 & 49)

(Exodus 12)

(Deuteronomy 18)

(Isaiah 7)

(Isaiah 40)

(Isaiah 50)

(Isaiah 53)

(Jeremiah 3)

(Jeremiah 23)

(Micah 5)

(Zechariah 9)

(Zechariah 11)

(Zechariah 13)

(Psalms 22)

(Psalms 34)

(Psalms 35)

(Psalms 69)

(Psalms 78)

(Psalms 89)

(Psalms 102)

(Malachi 3)

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WHAT JEWELS

ARE AS PRECIOUSAS THE LUBAVITCHER REBBE’S CHABAD HOUSE?

WITH BLESSINGS FOR CONTINUED SUCCESSAND IN AWE OF THEMANY WONDERFUL

COMMUNITY PROGRAMSFLOURISHING AS

CHABAD AT THE BEACHES ENTERS ITS 10TH YEAR

CHANIE AND KALMAN ROTHMANAND THE ROTHMAN FAMILY

Congratulating the Chabad for our continued pursuit of the knowledge of Moshiach through our DAILY study of TORAH. May we bring Moshiach's light to His people! The[1] belief in the coming of Mashiach is a fundamental element of the Jewish faith. Thus, the Rambam writes:[2] Whoever does not believe in him, or does not await his coming, denies not only the other prophets, but also the Torah and of Moshe, our teacher, for the Torah attests to his coming, stating,[3] "And the L-rd your G-d will bring back your captivity."

[1]. [In the present text, the Rebbe examines the Rambam's choice of prooftexts for the belief in the coming of Mashiach, in the meantime clarifying concepts such as the following: what is meant by the everlasting nature of the mitzvos; how the coming of Mashiach is a prerequisite for the practical fulfillment of one of the commandments of the Torah; whether all prophecies are necessarily fulfilled; and how a prophetic command can at the same time be formally less authoritative yet actually more weighty than a verse drawn from the Five Books of the Chumash.

This discussion is adapted from talks which the Rebbe Shlita delivered on Shabbos Parshas Devarim and Rosh Chodesh Elul, 5746, and on Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Pinchas, 5738. The original fully-documented and annotated Hebrew version appeared in Likkutei Sichos for Shabbos Parshas Shoftim, 5749.]

[2]. Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Melachim 11:1.

Reprinted from "I Await His Coming Every Day" (Kehot Publication Society, 1991) Adapted & Translated by Rabbi Eliyahu Touger Edited by Uri Kaploun."

READ THE TORAH DAILY:

(Genesis 3 & 49)

(Exodus 12)

(Deuteronomy 18)

(Isaiah 7)

(Isaiah 40)

(Isaiah 50)

(Isaiah 53)

(Jeremiah 3)

(Jeremiah 23)

(Micah 5)

(Zechariah 9)

(Zechariah 11)

(Zechariah 13)

(Psalms 22)

(Psalms 34)

(Psalms 35)

(Psalms 69)

(Psalms 78)

(Psalms 89)

(Psalms 102)

(Malachi 3)

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In honor of Rabbi and

Rebbetzin Kurinsky

and the wonderful work they do

for Chabad at the Beaches

Mr. & Mrs. Lenny Spodek

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thank you to

all of the volunteers

who made tonight’s event possible,

the contributors who provide

the ability for us to succeed,

and honorees for their enormous contributions.

May the a-mighty continue to bless you

in all of your endeavors.

Rabbi Nochum and Leah Kurinsky

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Mazal Tov to Rabbi and Rebbetzin Kurinsky

thank you for your dedication to torah, the

community, and those individuals

whose lives you impact on a daily basis.

With much appreciation,

darren Landy

Congratulations and best wishes

to the Kurinsky Family

Love,

Chaya Musia shurpin

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all our best wishes for continued success and growth

— Friends of Chabad

IN ReCOGNItION OFthe 10th YeaR OF Chabad at the beaChes’ dedICated

COMMItMeNt tO the JaCKsONVILLe JeWIshCOMMUNItY

IN MeMORY OFMaYeR baRaCh beN LeIb

ROthMaNWhOse 20th YahRZeIt Is ON

24 sIVaN

Leib and Nacha RothmanJim (Yaakov) Rothman

Kalman and Chanie Rothman and Family

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In Honor of My Brother

Rabbi Mendy Lieberman

— Rabbi Lipa Lieberman

In honor of

Rabbi and Rebbetzin

Kurinsky for their many years

of tireless devotion to the

beaches community.

Yecheskel & Nechamie

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In honor of Chabad at the Beaches

Kenny & Joan Czillag and Family

Congratulations and

best wishes to

Rabbi & Rebbetzin Kurinsky

for your tireless efforts and

boundless Chessed on

behalf of klal Yisroel.

We will never forget how

you took us in that shabbat

on such short notice-

definitely the highlight

of our trip to Florida.

With much admiration,

the Lib family from brooklyn

dear Rabbi Nochum and Leah,

On behalf of the entire Forrest

family we thank you and

appreciate all of your

warmth, guidance, and

kindness this past year.

You both are an example of the

type of parents we hope to be.

With Love,

andrew, Paulina, and

Jordan Forrest

Let’s go Heat!

to my dear friend Rabbi Kurinsky,

Mazal tov for the 10th anniversary

of your Chabad house!

May you continue to lead and

serve as a beacon of torah

light to your community

and to the world for many

more successful years.

We wish much health and

happiness to you, your family and

your community, and may you

go from strength to strength!

aharon Chayim aronow

and Familly

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In honor of

Chabad

&

the honoreesMrs. Rickie Bensimon

Mr. Yaakov Starr

Dr. David Weiss

Congratulations &

best Wishes

dr. david and trish sall

Congratulation to

Chabad @ the beaches

for celebrating their

10th year anniversary.

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May hashem bless all of

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to our dear friend

Mr. Starr Congratulations on being chosen

as this year’s honoree! We salute You!

May hashem continue to grant you the strength to persevere, the ability to achieve and the will to

share your success with the community!

Mazal tov!Kenny & Joan Czillag

Mazel tov Kurinskys on all of

your acheivements and your

newest family member Motti! May

you all grow and experience

true joy in your shlichus

together as a family.

Rivkie and eli Gremont

to my fiancée Jeff,

thank you for your constant love

and support. It’s such a blessing

to share my life with you.

I love you!

Karlie

b”sd

Mazel tov to our dear children, our wonderful

Chabad @ the beaches community, and worthy

honorees, on this significant milestone event!

May you grow from strength to greater strength!

Love,

Zeidie and bubby Kurinsky

Rabbi Nochum,

Your dedication and passion is an inspiration to both of us. We sincerely thank you for

taking us on the journey through the Tanya.

May Hashem continue to bless Chabad at the Beaches!

Jeff & Karlie

Mazel tov to Rabbi Nochum and Leah

and the whole Chabad family at the

beaches wishing your communiity lots

of brachas and success in everything.

Mr. & Mrs. Chaim dovid

Jenkelowitz & Family

“No act of kindness no matter

how small is ever wasted”

to be spiritual be kind.

Judy Geller

My life has been greatly enriched

because of Chabad

Much Love,

Helen Adamec

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Our very best wishes to our dear friends

Mrs. Ricki Bensimon, Mr. yaakov Starr,& dr. david Weiss

on this most deserving honor

May you continue to be an inspiration

to the entire community

The Moyer Family

Mazel Tov

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Rabbi & Mrs. Kurinsky, wishing you tremendous success in all

of the beautiful work you do.

binyamin & Laiky simpson

In Memory of

Zisa ben Zion ben Leah

Mazel tov upon Chabad’s 10th anniversary.

Larry and Nora Rothman — Mr. James Rothman

Greetings from the Far North dallas eruv,

the higginbotham Family

Mazel tov to Rabbi and Rebbetzin!

From the snipelisky family.

In loving memory of my dear father Jimmy Norris.

You were the best dad ever.

Carol Norris Lynch

Congratulations!

Nancy squier

Mazel tov!

Lana Grumberg

Greetings

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GreetingsIn honor of Jeff and Karlie’s engagement

— bert & Patti Meyers

We are delighted

to honor our dear friends at Chabad at the beaches

May you continue to be a source of strength to the Jewish community

We missed you and hope to see you soon!

Love, sara sandhaus and Zalmen and Ruchie Kurinsky

Mazel tov to the Chabad family & community on your 10th anniversary.

a million thanks to the Kurinsky and Wilansky Families for your love,

time and dedication to teaching torah.

hermilo Valdovinos Cabanos

In honor of Chabad at the beaches-

sanjay & Karen bagaria

Mazal tov to Chabad @ the beaches and to all the honorees!

Ricki ben simon— you are a true aishes Chayal. Your beauty and valor is reflected in everything

you do, and is especially reflected in your children. You are an inspiration to the community!

Mr. starr, thank you for sharing your wisdom and experiences with the community.

May hashem reward you for your courage and for all your mitzvahs.

and to the Kurinskys and the Wilanskys, the very existence of this community

is due to your tireless efforts and your misiras nefesh. May you only know

success, good health and simcha! thank you for 10 wonderful years!

dr. Michael Mendel and eliana batya Galer

Grace After MealsA Song of Ascents. When G-d will return the exiles of Zion, we will have been like dreamers. Then our mouth will be filled with laughter, and our tongue with songs of joy; then will say among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for these.” The Lord has done great things for us; we were joyful. Lord, return our exiles as streams to arid soil. Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He goes along weeping, carrying the bag of seed; he will surely return with songs of joy, carrying his sheaves.

By the sons of Korach, a Psalm, a Song whose basic theme is the holy mountains [of Zion and Jerusalem]. The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken of you, eternal city of God. I will remind Rahav and Baby-lon concerning My beloved; Philistia and Tyre as well as Ethiopia. “This one was born there.” And to Zion will be said, “This person and that was born there;” and He, the Most High, will establish it. The Lord will count in the register of people, “This one was born there.” Selah. Singers as well as dancers [will sing your praise and say], “all my inner thoughts are of you.”

I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise is always in my mouth. Ultimately, all is known; fear G-d, and observe His commandments; for this is the whole purpose of man. My mouth will utter the praise of the Lord; let all flesh bless His holy Name forever. And we will bless the Lord from now to eternity. Praise the Lord!

This is the portion of the evil man from G-d and the inheritance of his words from G-d.

And he said to me, "this is the table which is before G-d."

When blessing with a quorum of three or more, the Leader begins:Gentlemen, let us say the Blessings.

The others respond: May the Name of the Lord be blessed from now and forever!The leader repeats the preceding response and continues:With your permission, esteemed gentlemen, let us bless Him (if the quorum of ten is present, add: our God) of whose bounty we have eaten.

The others respond: Blessed be He (if the quorum of ten is present, add: our God) of whose bounty we have eaten and by whose goodness we live.

ברכת המזוןשיר המעלות בשוב יי את שיבת ציון היינו כחלמים: אז ימלא שחוק פינו ולשוננו�נה אז יאמרו בגוים הגדיל יי לעשות עם אלה: הגדיל יי לעשות עמנו היינו שמחים:

שובה יי את שביתנו כאפי�ים בנגב: הזו�עים בדמעה ב�נה יקצורו: הלו� יל� ובכה

נשא מש� הז�ע בא יבוא ב�נה נשא אלמתיו:

לבני ק�ח מזמור שיר יסו�תו בה��י קדש: אהב יי שע�י ציון מכל משכנות יעקב:נכבדות מדבר ב� עיר הא�הים סלה: אזכיר �הב ובבל לידעי הנה פלשת וצור עם

כוש זה ילד שם: ולציון יאמר איש ואיש ילד בה והוא יכוננה עליון: יי יספר בכתוב

עמים זה ילד שם סלה: וש�ים כחללים כל מעיני ב�:

אב�כה את יי בכל עת תמיד תהילתו בפי: סוף דבר הכל נשמע את הא�הים י�אואת מצותיו שמור כי זה כל הא�ם: תהילת יי ידבר פי ויב�� כל בשר שם �דשו

לעולם ועד: ואנחנו נב�� יה מעתה ועד עולם הללויה:

זה חלק א�ם �שע מא�הים ונחלת אמרו מאל:

וידבר אלי זה השלחן אשר לפני יי:

�בותי מיר וועלין בענטשין

(ועונין המסובין) יהי שם יי מב�� מעתה ועד עולם:

ב�שות מ�נן ו�בנן ו�בותי. נב�� (א�הינו) שאכלנו משלו:

(ועונין המסובין) ברו� (א�הינו) שאכלנו משלו ובטובו חיינו:

Blessed are you, Lord Our God, King of the universe, who in His goodness pro-vides sustenance for the entire world with grace, with kindness, and with mercy. He gives food to all flesh, for His kindness is everlasting. Through His great goodness to us continuously we do not lack [food], and may we never lack food, for the sake of His great Name. For He, benevolent God, provides nourishment and sustenance for all, does good to all, and prepares food for all His creatures whom He has created, as it is said: You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Blessed are You Lord, who provides food for all.

We offer thanks to You, Lord our God, for having given as a heritage to our ancestors a precious, good and spacious land; for having brought us out, Lord our God, from the land of Egypt and redeemed us from the house of bondage; for Your covenant which You sealed in our flesh; for Your Torah which You taught us; for Your statutes which You have made known to us; for the life, favor, and kindness which You have graciously bestowed on us; and for the food we eat with which You constantly nour-ish and sustain us every day, at all times, and at every hour.

For all this, Lord our God, we give thanks to You and bless You. May Your Name be blessed by the mouth of every living being, constantly and forever. As it is written: When you have eaten and are satiated, you shall bless the Lord your God for the good land which He has given you. Blessed are You Lord, for the land and for the sustenance.

Have mercy, Lord our God, upon Israel Your people, upon Jerusalem Your city, upon Zion the abode of Your glory, upon the kingship of the house of David Your anointed, and upon the great and holy House over which Your Name was proclaimed. Our God, our Father, tend us, nourish us, sustain us, feed us and provide us with plenty, and speedily, Lord our God, grant us relief from all afflictions. Lord our God, please don’t make us dependent on the gifts of mortal men nor on their loans, but only on Your full, open, holy and generous hand, that we may never be shamed or disgraced.

On Shabbos add: May it please You, Lord our God, to strengthen us through Your mitzvos, and through the mitzvah of the Seventh Day, this great and holy Shabbos. For this day is great and holy before You, to refrain from work and to rest on it with love, in accordance with the commandment of Your will. In Your good will, Lord our God, bestow upon us tranquility, that there shall be no distress, sadness, or sorrow on the day of our rest. Lord our God, let us see the consolation of Zion Your city, and the rebuilding of Jerusalem Your holy city, for You are the Master of deliverance and the Master of consolation.

And rebuild Jerusalem the holy city speedily in our days. Blessed are You Lord, who in His mercy rebuilds Jerusalem. Amen.

Blessed are you, Lord Our God, King of the universe, God, our Father, our King, our Strength, our Creator, our Redeemer, our Maker, our Holy One, the Holy One of Jacob, our Shepherd, the Shepherd of Israel, the King who is good and does good to all,

ברו� אתה יי א�הינו מל� העולם. הזן את העולם כלו בטובו בחן בחסד וב�חמים.הוא נותן לחם לכל בשר כי לעולם חסדו: ובטובו הגדול עמנו תמיד �א חסר לנו

ואל יחסר לנו מזון לעולם ועד. בעבור שמו הגדול. כי הוא אל זן ומפ�נס לכל

ומטיב לכל ומכין מזון לכל ב�יותיו אשר ב�א: כאמור. פותח את יד� ומשביע לכל

חי �צון: ברו� אתה יי. הזן את הכל:

נודה ל� יי א�הינו. על שהנחלת לאבותינו א�ץ חמדה טובה ו�חבה. ועל שהוצאתנויי א�הינו מא�ץ מצ�ים. ופדיתנו מבית עבדים. ועל ב�ית� שחתמת בבש�נו ועל

תו�ת� שלמדתנו. ועל חוק� שהודעתנו. ועל חיים חן וחסד שחוננתנו. ועל אכילת

מזון שאתה זן ומפ�נס אותנו תמיד בכל יום ובכל עת ובכל שעה:

ועל הכל יי א�הינו אנחנו מודים ל� ומב�כים אות�, יתב�� שמ� בפי כל חי תמידלעולם ועד. ככתוב ואכלת ושבעת וב�כת את יי א�הי� על הא�ץ הטובה אשר

נתן ל�: ברו� אתה יי על הא�ץ ועל המזון:

�חם יי א�הינו על יש�אל עמ� ועל ירושלים עי��. ועל ציון משכן כבוד�. ועלמלכות בית �וד משיח�. ועל הבית הגדול וה�דוש שנק�א שמ� עליו: א�הינו אבינו

�ענו (בשבת ויום טוב רוענו) זוננו פ�נסנו וכלכלנו וה�ויחנו. וה�וח לנו יי א�הינו

מה�ה מכל צרותינו. ונא אל תצ�יכנו יי א�הינו �א לידי מתנת בשר ו�ם ו�א כי

לידי הלואתם. אם ליד� המלאה הפתוחה הקדושה וה�חבה ש�א נבוש ו�א נכלם

לעולם ועד:

בשבת: �צה והחליצנו יי א�הינו במצות� ובמצות יום השביעי השבת

הגדול וה�דוש הזה. כי יום זה גדול ו�דוש הוא לפני� לשבת בו ולנוח

בו באהבה כמצות �צונ�. וב�צונ� הניח לנו יי א�הינו ש�א תהא צ�ה

ויגון ואנחה ביום מנוחתנו. וה�אנו יי א�הנו בנחמת ציון עי��. ובבנין

ירושלים עיר �דש� כי אתה הוא בעל הישועות ובעל הנחמות:

ובנה ירושלים עיר הקדש במה�ה בימינו. ברו� אתה יי בונה ב�חמיו ירושלים. אמן:

ברו� אתה יי א�הינו מל� העולם האל אבינו מלכנו אדי�נו. בו�אנו. גואלנו.יוצ�נו. קדושנו קדוש יעקב. רוענו רועה יש�אל. המל� הטוב והמטיב לכל בכל

each and every day. He has done good for us, He does good for us, and He will do good for us; He has bestowed, He bestows, and He will forever bestow upon us grace, kindness and mercy, relief, salvation and success, blessing and deliverance, consolation, livelihood and sustenance, compassion, life, peace and all goodness; and may He never cause us to lack any good. May the Merciful One reign over us forever and ever. May the Merciful One be blessed in heaven and on earth. May the Merciful One be praised for all generations, and pride Himself in us forever and all eternity, and glorify Himself in us forever and ever. May the Merciful One provide our livelihood with honor. May the Merciful One break the yoke of exile from our neck and may He lead us upright to our land. May the Merciful One send abundant blessing into this house and upon this table at which we have eaten. May the Merciful One send us Elijah the prophet – may he be remembered for good – and let him bring us good tidings, deliverance and consolation. May the Merciful One bless my father, my teacher, the master of this house and my mother, my teacher, the mistress of this house; them, their household, their children, and all that is theirs; us and all that is ours. Just as He blessed our forefathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, “in all things,” “by all things,” with “all things,” so may He bless all of us together (the children of the Covenant) with a perfect blessing, and let us say Amen.

From heaven, may there be invoked upon him and upon us such merit which will bring enduring peace. May we receive blessing from the Lord and kindness from God our deliverer, and may we find grace and good understanding in the eyes of God and man.

Shabbos: May the Merciful One let us inherit that day which will be all Shabbos and rest for life everlasting.

May the Merciful One grant us the privilege of reaching the days of the Moshiach and the life of the World to Come. He gives great deliverance (On Shabbos, Festivals, Rosh Chodesh, and Chol HaMoed substitute: He is a tower of deliverance) to His king, and bestows kindness upon His anointed, to David and his descendants forever. He who makes peace in His heavens, may He make peace for us and for all Israel; and say Amen.

Fear the Lord, you His holy ones, for those who fear Him lack nothing. Young lions are in need and go hungry, but those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good. Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, for His kindness is everlasting. You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living being. Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and the Lord will be his security.

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יום ויום. הוא היטיב לנו. הוא מטיב לנו. הוא ייטיב לנו. הוא גמלנו, הוא גומלנו,

הוא יגמלנו לעד. לחן ולחסד ול�חמים ול�וח הצלה והצלחה ב�כה וישועה נחמה

פ�נסה וכלכלה. ו�חמים וחיים ושלום וכל טוב ומכל טוב לעולם אל יחס�נו:

ה�חמן הוא ימלו� עלינו לעולם ועד: ה�חמן הוא יתב�� בשמים ובא�ץ: ה�חמן

הוא ישתבח לדור דו�ים ויתפאר בנו לעד ולנצח נצחים ויתהדר לנו לעד ולעולמי

עולמים: ה�חמן הוא יפ�נסנו בכבוד: ה�חמן הוא ישבור עול גלות מעל צוא�נו

והוא יוליכנו קוממיות לא�צנו: ה�חמן הוא ישלח ב�כה מרובה בבית זה ועל

שלחן זה שאכלנו עליו: ה�חמן הוא ישלח לנו את אליהו הנביא זכור לטוב ויבשר

לנו בשורות טובות ישועות ונחמות: ה�חמן הוא יב�� את אבי מו�י בעל הבית

הזה ואת אמי מו�תי בעלת הבית הזה. אותם ואת ביתם ואת ז�עם ואת כל אשר

להם. אותנו ואת כל אשר לנו. כמו שב�� את אבותינו אב�הם יצחק ויעקב בכל

מכל כל. כן יב�� אותנו (בני ברית) כלנו יחד בב�כה שלמה ונאמר אמן:

ממרום ילמדו עליו ועלינו זכות שתהא למשמ�ת שלום ונשא ב�כה מאת יי וצ��המא�הי ישענו ונמצא חן ושכל טוב בעיני א�הים וא�ם:

בשבת ה�חמן הוא ינחילנו ליום שכלו שבת ומנוחה לחיי העולמים:

ה�חמן הוא יזכנו לימות המשיח ולחיי העולם הבא. מגדיל (בשבת ויו"ט ור"ח וחוה"מ מגדול)ישועות מלכו ועושה חסד למשיחו ל�וד ולז�עו עד עולם: עשה שלום במרומיו הוא

יעשה שלום עלינו ועל כל יש�אל ואמרו אמן:

י��או את יי קדשיו כי אין מחסור לי�איו: כפי�ים �שו ו�עבו וד�שי יי �א יחסרוכל טוב: הודו ליי כי טוב כי לעולם חסדו: פותח את יד� ומשביע לכל חי �צון: ברו�

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