Membership/Partnership
CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF PUDONG
Dear friend,
Politicians As election day approaches, we are showered with promises from the various politicians. They will lower taxes, solve the health care crisis, cure the economy and help bring new jobs to your area. Then comes the day after! The politicians are nowhere to be found, promises are forgotten and we, the constituents, are once again disappointed. Just a moment – think about this: are we not the same? Take a look at the last year's High Holidays. On Yom Kippur, we stand before G-d and make all kinds of promises. “Give us a good year, make sure our family is healthy and our business goes well, and in return we will….“ At this upcoming High Holidays, let’s not play politics with G-d. Let’s make sure that not only does G-d hear our promises, but that we hear them too!
As a resident or guest of Pudong, you have personally experienced the important and vital work of Chabad Jewish Center of Pudong in our community. We have enhanced our educational programs as well as our services for your convenience. We are enabling community members to celebrate the holidays, enrich their children’s Jewish education, and provide a great opportunity to experience Judaism in a welcoming and positive atmosphere, where every Jew - no matter what background - will feel at home. You may not be aware, but the Pudong Jewish Center is not supported by Chabad international or any other organizations. It is totally dependent on local donations. We are working very hard to cover the yearly budget for the center and all of its growing programs and activities.
We hope you will help us by participating in the Partnership (membership) Campaign with your generous pledge. Wishing you a happy and sweet new year, Rabbi Avraham Greenberg The Membership Committee Reouven Perez • Sarah Vogel • Steven Lawson • Udi Baran Yes, count me in. I would like to pledge the amount of: r Member.... ¥ 4,000
r Silver Partner.... ¥ 12,000 r Sponsor.... ¥ 42,000
r Partner...... ¥ 8,000
r Gold Partner.... ¥ 24,000
Please make your contribution @ www.jewishpudong.com
We would like to extend our thanks to our generous supporters:
Partners
WHERE EVERY JEW IS FAMILY
Vila # 69, 2255 Luoshan Road, Pudong, Shanghai, 200235 CHINA 罗山路2255弄近花木路汤臣湖庭 别墅69号 Phone: 86.21.5878.2008 Fax: 86.21.5879.3689 Email: info@JewishPudong.com Website: JewishPudong.com
5772 / 2011-2012
Even though there are no official membership dues at Chabad Pudong, each year we turn to every member and family who benefits and enjoys our services and programs with the annual Partnership Fund Appeal. This voluntary membership enables us to continue offering our services to the Pudong Jewish community.
Thanks! CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF PUDONG
A YEAR AT CHABAD PUDONG
Joseph Weintraub Michael & Elanna Bruck Reouven & Sharon Perez Maurice & Hanna Ohana Eyal Bafri Ido Gov Ari Amir & Michal Tzhori Ira & Sally Stiegler Isaac & Liu Xia Epstein Ishai & Ilanit Bettan Nicholas & Karin Jones Steve Lawson
Steve Fieldman Rick & Joan Rocamora Brian & Joyce Gottbetter Federico & Sol Kalnicki Matthew friedman Dani Diamantstein Glenn & Pei-wen Leibowitz Marc & Sabina Rafalowicz Roy & Martha Chason Sky Berger Shlomo & Osnat Fridman
Donrors Nathaniel Perez Marc & Sione Harris Shahar Badihi Yarden & Sigal Zilber Alexander & Victoria Reznik Ariel & ? Badanjo Richard Soll Jose & Maria Moscati Shemi Silis Shlomo Khazin Sharon Rubin
Donations listed are from January 2012 - August 2012
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ISSUE 19 SUMMER 5772/2012
Rabbi’s Message
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Women's CircleA New Twist - Challa
Falafel and Hummus Ladies of the JWC Pudong,
gathered at the home of Michal Tzhori to learn the secret of making a delicious Israeli dinner of Falafel and Hummus from scratch. The program was followed by a discussion on the "Keys to Happiness" by Nechamie Greenberg.
Mixing,
kneading and braiding is what all hands were occupied with. All the ladies mastered the many different challa twists, including baskets and napkin rings. Everyone came home with a personalized challa apron and a variety of recipes and tips.
Learning how to make the best Hummus
Check out our falafel
Watching Michal's cooking presentation
Sharing recipes
Ladies enjoy their time together
Chocolate! After a good discussion
on the 10 Commandments of Marriage , the ladies all dived into chocalte making. Sharon Perez taught how to make colored Chocolate roses and the best ever chocolate truffles.
Services & Bar Mitzvah Stunning roses and tasty truffles
Friday
night services followed by a full Shabbat dinner, are now taking place weekly! Come, help build our synagogue‌ you will enjoy it!
Chocolate lovers dream
Salads and Air Pollution The Jewish Women's Circle
Chen
enjoyed a talk given by Dr. Beaudreau on air pollution. The variety of salads made, were a big hit!
Weekly Shabbat Dinner
Weekly Synagogue
Baran turned 13 and celebrated his Bar Mitzvah with the Pudong community. Mazal Tov to Chen and his parents Udi & Galia Baran, on this special ocassion.
Thank you Rochelle Kahn for bringing our speaker from UFH. Presentation on air pollution
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Synagogue
Salad tasting
The room for the children’s program during prayers
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Women's CircleA New Twist - Challa
Falafel and Hummus Ladies of the JWC Pudong,
gathered at the home of Michal Tzhori to learn the secret of making a delicious Israeli dinner of Falafel and Hummus from scratch. The program was followed by a discussion on the "Keys to Happiness" by Nechamie Greenberg.
Mixing,
kneading and braiding is what all hands were occupied with. All the ladies mastered the many different challa twists, including baskets and napkin rings. Everyone came home with a personalized challa apron and a variety of recipes and tips.
Learning how to make the best Hummus
Check out our falafel
Watching Michal's cooking presentation
Sharing recipes
Ladies enjoy their time together
Chocolate! After a good discussion
on the 10 Commandments of Marriage , the ladies all dived into chocalte making. Sharon Perez taught how to make colored Chocolate roses and the best ever chocolate truffles.
Services & Bar Mitzvah Stunning roses and tasty truffles
Friday
night services followed by a full Shabbat dinner, are now taking place weekly! Come, help build our synagogue‌ you will enjoy it!
Chocolate lovers dream
Salads and Air Pollution The Jewish Women's Circle
Chen
enjoyed a talk given by Dr. Beaudreau on air pollution. The variety of salads made, were a big hit!
Weekly Shabbat Dinner
Weekly Synagogue
Baran turned 13 and celebrated his Bar Mitzvah with the Pudong community. Mazal Tov to Chen and his parents Udi & Galia Baran, on this special ocassion.
Thank you Rochelle Kahn for bringing our speaker from UFH. Presentation on air pollution
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Synagogue
Salad tasting
The room for the children’s program during prayers
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Hands on
Kids build the Mobile Sukkah
Shofar Factory
The Mobile Sukkah, built
by students of the Pudong Hebrew School, journeyed to the International schools all around Pudong.
We were workers for one
day at the annual Welcome Back BBQ, where the Shofar Factory took place.
Students help Rabbi drill
Adults and kids cut, drilled, sanded, and shellacked their very own ram’s horn, turning it into a real Shofar.
Kita Gimmel builds a mobile Sukkah
Building the Community Sukkah
Thanks to: Sol Kalnicki for the backdrop Nathaniel Perez, Isaac Epstein and Jason Roswig for the help with the drilling
This Father and son working together
Emily & Kate Vogel for helping all the children The team rested after the walls were complete
Workers for a day
Tzahi and Amit completed a panel
year we took the project of the Sukkah to a whole different level. After purchasing wood and tools, a great team of community members built the entire sukkah from scratch. The outcome was amazing; a beautiful, large sukkah that fit over 60 people. Thanks Nathaniel Perez for taking charge & running this project. Thanks Max Perez, Tzahi & Amit Sella, and Ronen & Yonatan Rahamim for all your help. Thanks Olesya and Pascale for adorning the Sukkah with all that creativity.
Watching the Shofar presentation
Havdala Service and Game Night What a nice evening! We
created beautiful braided beeswax candles and spice balls and played the night away! Thanks goes to Karin Shenkar for all the arrangments.
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The ceremony
Even the adults enjoyed!
Starting from scratch
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Hands on
Kids build the Mobile Sukkah
Shofar Factory
The Mobile Sukkah, built
by students of the Pudong Hebrew School, journeyed to the International schools all around Pudong.
We were workers for one
day at the annual Welcome Back BBQ, where the Shofar Factory took place.
Students help Rabbi drill
Adults and kids cut, drilled, sanded, and shellacked their very own ram’s horn, turning it into a real Shofar.
Kita Gimmel builds a mobile Sukkah
Building the Community Sukkah
Thanks to: Sol Kalnicki for the backdrop Nathaniel Perez, Isaac Epstein and Jason Roswig for the help with the drilling
This Father and son working together
Emily & Kate Vogel for helping all the children The team rested after the walls were complete
Workers for a day
Tzahi and Amit completed a panel
year we took the project of the Sukkah to a whole different level. After purchasing wood and tools, a great team of community members built the entire sukkah from scratch. The outcome was amazing; a beautiful, large sukkah that fit over 60 people. Thanks Nathaniel Perez for taking charge & running this project. Thanks Max Perez, Tzahi & Amit Sella, and Ronen & Yonatan Rahamim for all your help. Thanks Olesya and Pascale for adorning the Sukkah with all that creativity.
Watching the Shofar presentation
Havdala Service and Game Night What a nice evening! We
created beautiful braided beeswax candles and spice balls and played the night away! Thanks goes to Karin Shenkar for all the arrangments.
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The ceremony
Even the adults enjoyed!
Starting from scratch
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Holidays Rosh Hashana and Pesach
Young Adults at the Bursa Celebrate The light of the menorah
This year, we celebrated
Rosh Hashanah dinner in one of the most luxurious and innovative hotels in the world - the Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel. The beauty, the environment and the service helped us to begin the year on a high note. At this year's seder, more than 160 people attended. The highlight was the 4 questions asked in over 16 languages!
Competing with Chanukah knowledge
Erez lighting the Menorah
Pre-Chanukah Cruise
shoned again this year at the BURSA - the Shanghai Diamond Exchange Center. Many young adults that are working there and others, gathered to celebrate together the third light of Chanukah with songs, delicious food, and a great game of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'.
Passover at the Renaissance with over 160 participants
Sukkah Party
The pre-Chanukah party
was celebrated on a beautiful cruise traveling along the Huangpu River. The children were busy with Chanukah activities, while adults chatted and enjoyed the scenery.
Students and their parents
had a fabulous time at the Sukkot party. They played Sukkah Bingo, which tested their holiday knowledge. They also made their very own stuffed Torahs, and Lulav pens.
Crowd watches hysterical video clips
A grand game in the Sukkah
The Glezer's enjoy the party
Amazing Kung FU show
A fantastic game of "Parents and Children" was played with lots of laughter, and a Kung Fu show was enjoyed by all.
Mobile Sukkah visits International Schools Under
the direction of Morah Nechamie, the children taught their friends the meaning behind the Sukkah custom, and then invited them to add their decorations to the Sukkah walls.
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Ophir & her friends at SAS having snack in the Sukkah
Shai & Jason's friends at YCIS in the Sukkah
The exciting Pre-Chanukah cruise
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Holidays Rosh Hashana and Pesach
Young Adults at the Bursa Celebrate The light of the menorah
This year, we celebrated
Rosh Hashanah dinner in one of the most luxurious and innovative hotels in the world - the Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel. The beauty, the environment and the service helped us to begin the year on a high note. At this year's seder, more than 160 people attended. The highlight was the 4 questions asked in over 16 languages!
Competing with Chanukah knowledge
Erez lighting the Menorah
Pre-Chanukah Cruise
shoned again this year at the BURSA - the Shanghai Diamond Exchange Center. Many young adults that are working there and others, gathered to celebrate together the third light of Chanukah with songs, delicious food, and a great game of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'.
Passover at the Renaissance with over 160 participants
Sukkah Party
The pre-Chanukah party
was celebrated on a beautiful cruise traveling along the Huangpu River. The children were busy with Chanukah activities, while adults chatted and enjoyed the scenery.
Students and their parents
had a fabulous time at the Sukkot party. They played Sukkah Bingo, which tested their holiday knowledge. They also made their very own stuffed Torahs, and Lulav pens.
Crowd watches hysterical video clips
A grand game in the Sukkah
The Glezer's enjoy the party
Amazing Kung FU show
A fantastic game of "Parents and Children" was played with lots of laughter, and a Kung Fu show was enjoyed by all.
Mobile Sukkah visits International Schools Under
the direction of Morah Nechamie, the children taught their friends the meaning behind the Sukkah custom, and then invited them to add their decorations to the Sukkah walls.
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Ophir & her friends at SAS having snack in the Sukkah
Shai & Jason's friends at YCIS in the Sukkah
The exciting Pre-Chanukah cruise
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Holidays
Adult Education
Purim Party
Lunch and Learn
Purim in Pudong was full
Once a month, men and
of spirit this year, thanks to all the original costumes and the excitement of the people wearing them!
We greatly appreciate all those that helped make this event possible:
women gather at Bristol Associates Shanghai Offices and enjoy food for the body and soul.
The Sella family in action
Happy Purim!
• The Purim committee, Sol Kalnicki and Sharon Perez for making the Purim Carnival a huge success
Group listens attentively as the Rabbi teaches
Join us for next course
Power Breakfast
• Galia Baran for preparing the delicious Israeli dinner • All the volunteers that ran the carnival booths
Every Wednesday morning we gather for a Power Breakfast at the Perez’s office.
Find the Purim character in the hay
Shake your graggers!
Lag B'omer Lag B'omer was a big hit.
Breakfast for the body & soul
The children had a fantastic time helping to create the bonfire and then roasted marshmallows over the fire, for yummy smor's.
Now we can begin the day energized
After a chance to don Tefillin we eat a delicious breakfast, we discuss current events and ethics with Jewish approach.
Explore the Torah Parsha
Thanks to the fabulous African Drum Circle, the whole place was rocking!
Every
week, we get together men & women, to explore the timeless message of Torah throughout the generations.
African drumming around the Lag B'omer fire
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We present real cases brought before the Jewish court system. We provide the primary texts from the Talmud and try to grapple with the facts in order to arrive at satisfying solutions.
A cup of Torah
Jinxia Starbuck.
This class takes place on Mondays 8 PM at Chabad Pudong, and Tuesdays 8:00 - 8:30 AM at Jinxia Starbuck.
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Holidays
Adult Education
Purim Party
Lunch and Learn
Purim in Pudong was full
Once a month, men and
of spirit this year, thanks to all the original costumes and the excitement of the people wearing them!
We greatly appreciate all those that helped make this event possible:
women gather at Bristol Associates Shanghai Offices and enjoy food for the body and soul.
The Sella family in action
Happy Purim!
• The Purim committee, Sol Kalnicki and Sharon Perez for making the Purim Carnival a huge success
Group listens attentively as the Rabbi teaches
Join us for next course
Power Breakfast
• Galia Baran for preparing the delicious Israeli dinner • All the volunteers that ran the carnival booths
Every Wednesday morning we gather for a Power Breakfast at the Perez’s office.
Find the Purim character in the hay
Shake your graggers!
Lag B'omer Lag B'omer was a big hit.
Breakfast for the body & soul
The children had a fantastic time helping to create the bonfire and then roasted marshmallows over the fire, for yummy smor's.
Now we can begin the day energized
After a chance to don Tefillin we eat a delicious breakfast, we discuss current events and ethics with Jewish approach.
Explore the Torah Parsha
Thanks to the fabulous African Drum Circle, the whole place was rocking!
Every
week, we get together men & women, to explore the timeless message of Torah throughout the generations.
African drumming around the Lag B'omer fire
Page 8
We present real cases brought before the Jewish court system. We provide the primary texts from the Talmud and try to grapple with the facts in order to arrive at satisfying solutions.
A cup of Torah
Jinxia Starbuck.
This class takes place on Mondays 8 PM at Chabad Pudong, and Tuesdays 8:00 - 8:30 AM at Jinxia Starbuck.
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Hebrew School
Drama
Imagine a Hebrew School
Students are enthusiastic
where kids don’t want to miss a day. They come in with a smile and leave humming a new Hebrew song. Imagine a child who feels the warmth and spirit of Judaism.
about discovering the depth and meaning of Jewish life through singing, acting and visualizing the stories of the Torah. Children hide in caves & play with dreidels
Our goal is to offer all Jewish children an education and memories that will last a lifetime. We instill Jewish pride, a sense of history, and a meaning ful understanding of Judaism, all through a fun, interactive and handson approach.
Students celebrate Shabbat
Hebrew School Photo 2011-2012
Cooking
Students serve parents in Abraham's tent
Art
Cooking
Cooking
is an integral part of every Jewish home, and an important part of every Jewish holiday. Kids are introduced to Jewish holidays and traditions, through preparing and tasting special Jewish foods.
Students
are too busy drawing, painting and creating, to realize that they're even learning! Cooking Father Jacob's lentil soup
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Snake visits the classroom after learning about Adam, Eve & the snake
Kayla and Daniella peel vegtables for soup
Challa baking for Hebrew School Shabbat dinner
Philip and Ben with Noah's Ark cake
Max paints the sixth day of creation
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Hebrew School
Drama
Imagine a Hebrew School
Students are enthusiastic
where kids don’t want to miss a day. They come in with a smile and leave humming a new Hebrew song. Imagine a child who feels the warmth and spirit of Judaism.
about discovering the depth and meaning of Jewish life through singing, acting and visualizing the stories of the Torah. Children hide in caves & play with dreidels
Our goal is to offer all Jewish children an education and memories that will last a lifetime. We instill Jewish pride, a sense of history, and a meaning ful understanding of Judaism, all through a fun, interactive and handson approach.
Students celebrate Shabbat
Hebrew School Photo 2011-2012
Cooking
Students serve parents in Abraham's tent
Art
Cooking
Cooking
is an integral part of every Jewish home, and an important part of every Jewish holiday. Kids are introduced to Jewish holidays and traditions, through preparing and tasting special Jewish foods.
Students
are too busy drawing, painting and creating, to realize that they're even learning! Cooking Father Jacob's lentil soup
Page 10
Snake visits the classroom after learning about Adam, Eve & the snake
Kayla and Daniella peel vegtables for soup
Challa baking for Hebrew School Shabbat dinner
Philip and Ben with Noah's Ark cake
Max paints the sixth day of creation
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Membership/Partnership
CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF PUDONG
Dear friend,
Politicians As election day approaches, we are showered with promises from the various politicians. They will lower taxes, solve the health care crisis, cure the economy and help bring new jobs to your area. Then comes the day after! The politicians are nowhere to be found, promises are forgotten and we, the constituents, are once again disappointed. Just a moment – think about this: are we not the same? Take a look at the last year's High Holidays. On Yom Kippur, we stand before G-d and make all kinds of promises. “Give us a good year, make sure our family is healthy and our business goes well, and in return we will….“ At this upcoming High Holidays, let’s not play politics with G-d. Let’s make sure that not only does G-d hear our promises, but that we hear them too!
As a resident or guest of Pudong, you have personally experienced the important and vital work of Chabad Jewish Center of Pudong in our community. We have enhanced our educational programs as well as our services for your convenience. We are enabling community members to celebrate the holidays, enrich their children’s Jewish education, and provide a great opportunity to experience Judaism in a welcoming and positive atmosphere, where every Jew - no matter what background - will feel at home. You may not be aware, but the Pudong Jewish Center is not supported by Chabad international or any other organizations. It is totally dependent on local donations. We are working very hard to cover the yearly budget for the center and all of its growing programs and activities.
We hope you will help us by participating in the Partnership (membership) Campaign with your generous pledge. Wishing you a happy and sweet new year, Rabbi Avraham Greenberg The Membership Committee Reouven Perez • Sarah Vogel • Steven Lawson • Udi Baran Yes, count me in. I would like to pledge the amount of: r Member.... ¥ 4,000
r Silver Partner.... ¥ 12,000 r Sponsor.... ¥ 42,000
r Partner...... ¥ 8,000
r Gold Partner.... ¥ 24,000
Please make your contribution @ www.jewishpudong.com
We would like to extend our thanks to our generous supporters:
Partners
WHERE EVERY JEW IS FAMILY
Vila # 69, 2255 Luoshan Road, Pudong, Shanghai, 200235 CHINA 罗山路2255弄近花木路汤臣湖庭 别墅69号 Phone: 86.21.5878.2008 Fax: 86.21.5879.3689 Email: info@JewishPudong.com Website: JewishPudong.com
5772 / 2011-2012
Even though there are no official membership dues at Chabad Pudong, each year we turn to every member and family who benefits and enjoys our services and programs with the annual Partnership Fund Appeal. This voluntary membership enables us to continue offering our services to the Pudong Jewish community.
Thanks! CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF PUDONG
A YEAR AT CHABAD PUDONG
Joseph Weintraub Michael & Elanna Bruck Reouven & Sharon Perez Maurice & Hanna Ohana Eyal Bafri Ido Gov Ari Amir & Michal Tzhori Ira & Sally Stiegler Isaac & Liu Xia Epstein Ishai & Ilanit Bettan Nicholas & Karin Jones Steve Lawson
Steve Fieldman Rick & Joan Rocamora Brian & Joyce Gottbetter Federico & Sol Kalnicki Matthew friedman Dani Diamantstein Glenn & Pei-wen Leibowitz Marc & Sabina Rafalowicz Roy & Martha Chason Sky Berger Shlomo & Osnat Fridman
Donrors Nathaniel Perez Marc & Sione Harris Shahar Badihi Yarden & Sigal Zilber Alexander & Victoria Reznik Ariel & ? Badanjo Richard Soll Jose & Maria Moscati Shemi Silis Shlomo Khazin Sharon Rubin
Donations listed are from January 2012 - August 2012
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ISSUE 19 SUMMER 5772/2012
Rabbi’s Message
ב"ה