Page 8-THE NEWS-April 1991
Lubavitch of N.C.
Students Write Letters to Forces
So that students are knowledgeable about the world in which
they live, Lubavitch Day School teachers assisted their students
in following Operation Desert Storm from its inception to the
present time. In addition to locating and learning about the
geographic area, the primary grade students discussed the war’s
implications. The boys and girls expressed their concern and caring
by writing letters to Jewish members of the allied forces.
Dear Soldier,
I’m writing this letter from school. I go to a Jewish school. My
name is Gregory Klibanov. What’s your name? I’m a little new
in America. I’m from Russia. I’m in the third grade. I live with
my mother, father and sister. I’m excited about Passover. Good
luck!
From,
Gregory
Third Grader
Dear Soldier,
How are you feeling? Passover is coming soon. The first seder
is March 29. Will you celebrate Passover? I have two relatives in
Israel. I feel that Saddam Hussein should have stopped the war
sooner because people were getting hurt.
Love,
Diana
First Grader
Dear Soldier,
How did you feel about the war? I have a lot of relatives in
Israel, and I hope they’re okay. I am almost eight. I saw the war
on TV. You must have worked very hard during the war. I feel
that the war lasted much longer that it really did. I wished Saddam
Hussein would stop shooting bombs and missiles. How did you
feel about leaving your family? Are you hurt at all?
Thank you,
Gali
Second Grader
Dear Soldier,
I hope you are all right. I would like to know if you wanted
to compromise with Saddam Hussein. I go to a Jewish elementary
school. I have been learning about the war. 1 would love to give
a lot of help but I am only eight. My Hebrew name is Ghana.
My English name is Jessica. I hope you come home soon.
Love,
Jessica
Second Grader
Dear Soldier,
I have been very interested in the war. How did you feel? I was
scared. Were you? My name is Monica, and I am 7 years old.
1 go to a Jewish Day School in Charlotte, NC.
From,
Monica
First Grader
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Purim Brought Fun and Joy to Lubavitch
Purim is a joyous time of the
year; Lubavitch is a happy place
in Charlotte. When you bring
the two together you have hap
piness and joy in abundant
quantity. Purim at the Chabad
House was a center of holiday
activity and celebration.
On the night of Purim, over
200 people gathered at the
Chabad House to hear the read
ing of the Megilah and to cel
ebrate the festival with food,
drink and extraordinary cos
tumes. The atmosphere was
electric, the food was delicious,
and Judaism was at a peak
permeated with goodwill and
friendliness.
Adults and children learned
the history and meaning of
Purim and also had a chance to
practice the day’s laws and
customs. Nicely decorated food
baskets were exchanged among
friends. Many of the baskets
contained freshly baked Haman-
taschen and delicious red wine.
This exchange was in order to
perform the Mitzvah of Mis-
loach Manot which is essential
on the Purim holiday.
The shining faces of the chil
dren were matched only by the
glowing smiles of their parents
who took pride in their children
playing the role of Mordechai
and Esther and King Achashve-
rosh with their colorful cos
tumes.
On Purim day, Lubavitch Day
School and Preschool hosted a
Purim Carnival for its students.
Children and teachers wore
special Purim costumes. Some
were dressed as Queen Esther,
Mordechai, clowns, a Haman-
tasch, etc. The carnival was the
highlight of the day as the
children participated in many
fun filled activities, including the
special Mitzvot of the day.
Also on Purim afternoon, a
full course Purim feast was
served at the Chabad House,
where Day School and Talmud
Torah students assembled to
listen to the Megilah and spend
the rest of the afternoon of this
joyous holiday together.
Rabbi Binyomin Weiss and
his wife Chanie arranged the
feast with all the traditional
holiday dishes, including a spe
cial Purim delight, Hamanta-
schen and Toffutti ice cream.
The children were entertained
with songs and holiday spirit and
Gershon Klibanov follows and
listens to Megilah readinf.
listened to an exciting Purim
story told by Rabbi Y ossi Gron-
er who also taught them lessons
in kindness and good behavior.
Extra special this year was the
fact that Jews in America and
in Israel were celebrating the end
of the conflict in the Persian Gulf
which actually concluded on the
Purim holiday. People attending
the festivities at the Chabad
House pointed to a JTA story
quoting the Lubavitcher Rebbe
in November: “The war will be
over by Purim.”
The enthusiasm of the crowd
was great on Purim as people
were cheering the victory of
freedom and the destruction of
the evil forces of those who
Robbie Sachs and friends enjoy
Purim feast.
aimed their terror against Israel.
The Rebbe had shown sremt
support to Israel right from the
beginning, reassuring people in
Israel as far as the safety of the
land. He has encouraged travel
to Israel and asked Lubavitchers
in the Tel-Aviv area not to leave,
as they would be safe and sound.
From the outset of the Jewish
New Year, the Lubavitcher
Rebbe has declared this year the
“year of revealed wonders,” as
it comes following the year of
miracles. One can now see the
extent of the miracles that
occured with Jews in Israel and
with the forces of democracy in
the region. Indeed what a com
plement to the miracle of Purim.
Queen Esther (Courtney Rosenberg) and King Achashverosh (David
Spangenthal) at Purim carnival.
Teachers Susan Doobrow (L) and Fern Sanderson entertain at the school
on Purim.
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