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Page 7-THE NEWS-April, 1987 LUBAVITCH OF N. C. Thoughts From The Lubavitcher Rebbe Make Your Home A Sanctuary for G-d By Rabbi Yossi Groner It is the nature of a human being, as created by G-d, that anything encountered on a dai ly basis, or even not so fre quently, will not command special attention, however im portant the thing is in itself. It is different when a thing stands out as something of primary importance and, in addition, is presented with ap propriate emphasis; then one’s attitude and response are altogether on a different level. One subject that has been spoken of in the past, but not with the fullest emphasis it merits as a matter of such basic importemce in the day to day life, is the following: To make and upgrade every Jewish home as a “small sanc tuary,” to reflect fully the in ner purpose of G-d’s command and promise (to the Jewish people) “Let them make Me a sanctuary that I may dwell in the midst of them.” Meaning, that G-d should dwell in the heart and soul of every Jew, man and woman, and within every Jewish home. Plainly stated: This is to urge all Jews most earnestly to make G-d’s request to dwell in their midst the primary con cern in their everyday life, with total dedication, in thought, speech and deed, to its realization in the fullest measure. More precisely and specifi cally: The small sanctuary in the heart and home of every Jew should in all respects reflect, as it were, the Holy Temple, which comprised within itself the source and reality of the three pillars on which the entire world is based: Torah, Avodah (prayer) and Gemilat Chassodim (good deeds). Torah: To make one’s home a house where Torah is cultivated—studied regularly and increasingly, both quanti tatively. This includes having a house full of Jewish books. Tefiiah: A house where prayer is cultivated, beginning the day with the prayer “Modeh An!—1 thank you.” While the three dai ly prayers are recited with the congregation in Shul, the Modeh Ani prayer comes first, im mediately upon waking up from sleep. Gemilat Chassodim: In addi tion to Tzedakah boxes (in the house), it is a house characterized by hospitality, including acts of kindness in volving one’s soul, body and money. The special call is £Jso to children. They should make their own room a sanctuary by placing a Tzedakah box, a Torah and prayer book in their room, and use all three regu larly, thereby designating their own space as a sanc tuary. Such a home is com parable to a sanctuary that G-d’s hands have established. May G-d grant everyone success in all the above, thereby helping to bring even closer the rebuilding of the Reis Hamikdash—the Holy Temple, with the coming of Moshiach. Preschoolers Present Purim Play Preschoolers with their Tzedakah boxes. Lubavitch Preschool child ren presented an outstanding performance based on the story of Purim. The play was prepared by Chanie Weiss, Judaica teacher at the school, with the help of the other teachers. Most of the parents were present at the performance; many had brought their cameras to capture the magic moment in their child’s life. It was an atmosphere of warmth and joy in honor of this joyous holiday. After the play, the young An Afternoon With The Cheder Boys performers and their proud parents were treated to freshly baked Hamantaschen and other refreshments. It was a time of true pride and honor for teachers and parents to see the products of a good Jewish education. The children also learned about the Mitzvah of Tzedakah. Each child was given their own Tzedakah box to keep in their room for their own use. There is even a space where they could write their own name on the “Pushke.” On March 8, exactly one week before Purim. a great celebration took place in Charlotte at Shalom Park. The celebration included a visit by the famous musical group from New York—Chaim and the Cheder boys. The Cheder boys excel in their musical presentation for young Jewish children. Their visit to Charlotte was part of a special Purim program spon sored by Lubavitch of North Carolina. They entertained the children with their fantastic humor and songs. “Explaining the holiday through song and dance is our best way of com municating our message,” said Chaim Fogelman, leader of the group. The program included a pup pet show and clowns. New York City delicasies were also Parents and children enjoyed the afternoon. available to the participants. Several children won prizes and gifts. All children receiv ed a free Purim kit which con tained the special “Mitzvot” Rabbi Yossi Groner with some of his young audience. for the Purim holiday. Includ ed were Shalach Manos packets and coins for charity, with a brochure explaining the observances of the day. ARE YOU READY FOR CAMP GAN ISRAEL? "The best camp in the South.” That’s what they call Camp Gan Israel. It provides Jewish boys and girls of all ages with a combination of a true Torah spirit and the very best in summer recreational activities. Every camp counselor is specially trained to care for the personal welfare and safety of each camper in the spirit of Judaism. Camp Gan Israel helps ensure that each boy and girl spends a summer to remember enjoying a wide range of activities in a Jewish atmosphere. I Swimming Baseball Soccer Basketball Field Races Bowling Miniature Golf Rollerskating Carowinds Discovery Place Movies • Arcades • Arts & Crafts Culture • Discussion Groups • Songs • Shabbatons • Riverbank Zoo • Hebrew Studies • Jewish Education • Petting Farm • Horseback Riding • Shabbos Parties JUNE 8 - 19 MONDAY - FRIDAY $100.00 9 - 1 $130.00 9 - 3 TINY TOTS 3V2 - 4 PIONEERS 5 - 12 HOT NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES ARE SERVED FOR MORE INFORMATION WRITE OR CALL LUBAVITCH OF NORTH CAROLINA 6500 NEWHALL ROAD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28226 (704) 366-3984 DOOR TO DOOR TRANSPORTATION AND PRE AND POST CAMP CARE AVAILABLE Scholarships are available. No child is turned away because of inability to pay. Confidential fee adjustments can t>e made by arranging an appointment with the director
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