Chabad's 39th Anniversary Dinner & Silent Auction was a great success with close to 300 people in attendance. We thank those who attemded and those who couldn't for your ongoing support. May we share happy occasions together.

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We would like to thank our Partners of the evening: Mr. Stephen Haberkorn, Mr. & Mrs. William Levine, Mrs. Rachel Ritchie, Mrs. Lois Ann Weksler, Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Lapenson, Dr. Andrea Silvey, Mr. & Mrs. Saville Levy,  Dr. & Mrs. Jeff Weber.

Our Supporters for the Evening: Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Weinshenk, Mr. & Mrs. Nate Sachs, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Bock, Mr. & Mrs. Jay Schecter, Mr. & Mrs. Neal Borenstein, Mrs. Sheila Schwartz, Dr. & Mrs. Ethan Bindelglass.

We would like to thank all who donated items or gift certificates to our Auction: Alberto & Karen Cozer, Allyn & Bonnie Kluger, Ann Harris, Anonymous, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Museum of Natural History, Arizona Science Center,Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance, Arthur Murray Dance Centers, AZ Air Time, AZ Fine Time, AZ on the Rocks - Indoor Climbing Inc, Barbara Kaplan, Barry's Ace, Baskets with an Attitude, Big Surf Waterpark, Bricks Dance Studio,Brooke Sendele Art, Burland Jewelry Center, Caral Fread, Childrens' Museum of Phoenix, Chompies, Colbaugh Processing IDC, ConAir Corporation, Costco, Cowtown Skateboards, CrackerJax, Custom Graphix, Dave & Busters, David Adler, Desert Botanical Garden, Diamond Jim's,Diamond Source - Nir Czopp, Discount Tire, Disneyland, Distinctive Spa & Salon, Dr Jeff & Nancy Weber, E.D Marshall, Feldheim Publishers, Fisk Auctioneers, Flip Dunk, Frank Lloyd Wright'sTaliesin West, Fresh Mint, Glendale Pawn & Jewlery, Golfland, Hachai Publications, Heard Museum, Herberger Theater center, Hot Air Expeditions, Hotel Valley Ho, House of Diamonds, Hyatt Place Scottsdale/Old town, I.D.E.A. Museum, Ice Den, Jack Obadia, Jay Goldman Jewelers, Jesterz Improv, Joy of Kosher, La Bella, Leah Russel, Let It Roll Bowl & Entertainment, Lodge on the Desert, London Gold, Lucille Miller, Lucky Strike, Main Event, Manhattan Pizza & Subs, Massage Envy, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Nail Spa at Lincoln View, NaturOli Beautiful, New Image Plastic Surgery - Steven Wiener MD, Octane Raceway, Old Tucson, Pamela and Michael Steinberg, DDS.,Philip Stein Watches, Phoenix Coyotes, Phoenix Jewish News, Phoenix Rock Gym, Phoenix Zoo, Pink Jeep Tours, Pinki & Izzy Lifshitz, Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, Presidential Kosher Holiday, Rachel Ritchie, Rare Objects D'Art, Rawhide, Rosen, Campo & Fontes, Safeway, Sandra Jeademann, Seacret Spa, Shaina & Ephraim Warshawsky, Shemtov Benros, Simonson Building, Inc, Simply Scrumptious, Sprouts, Starbucks, Stratum Laser Tag, Talking Stick Resort, Target, The Great Arizona Puppet Theater, The Jewish Press, The Phoenix Symphony, The Village at Gainey Health Club & Spa, Trader Joes, West World Paintball, Wet n Wild Waterpark,, Whole Foods, Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium, William Levine, WinCo, Wyndham Garden Hotels, Tova & Hilel Raeburn, Fry's Food, Oven Fresh Challah - Miriam Litzman.

Our Volunteers: Miriam Bradley, Leliani & Joseylen Felix, Barbara Greenberg, Melisa Selbst,  Sandra Jeademann, Pat & Matt Schwabinger, Susan Levy, Chani Levertov, Sara & Daila Ram , Stephanie Shink, Jim & Elana Thornton, Ephrayim & Shayna Warshwavsky , Blanca Weissfeld, Mindy Wolfe, Mirriam Szapiro, Francine McClung, Loren Wiener. Avi Waxman.

"May Hashem give you all the blessings that you need in an abundance, May you have lots of nachas from all your loved ones. May goodness and kindness be with you always."

The Entire Jewish Community is Invited to   

PURIM IN NYC - The Big Apple 

March 23rd at 6: 30pm | Crafts & Snacks for the Children
7:00pm Megillah Reading | FREE

Upper East Side Kosher Deli Buffet | Times Square Street Vendors | Statue of Liberty Photo Booth | Madison Square Garden Show

Cost per Family: $45 | Adult $15
[RSVP after March 16 Family $54 | Adult $18]
Event Sponsor $540   Patron: $180

RSVP Greatly Appreciated  602.944.2753   youth@chabadaz.com

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PURIM DAY EVENTS & PROGRAMS
March 24th 

• MORNING SERVICES & MEGILLAH   
  Shachris: 8:00am  |  Megillah 8:30am

• CHILDREN & FAMILY MEGILLAH READING & PARTY
  10:00am in the Chabad of Phoenix Foyer  
  Megillah Reading with Slideshow | Shalach Manos Exchange | Treats for the Children | Hamantashen Topping Station | Bounce House.
  
  Suggested Donation $15 per family  
  RSVP Appreciated: youth@chabadaz.com
  
   
• SMILE ON SENIORS | PURIM PARTY with VENTRILOQUIST
  10:30am | Chabad of Phoenix
  Megilla Reading | Hamantashen | Photo Booth | Graggers
  RSVP: Chani@SosAZ.org
   

• GRAND PURIM SEUDAH FEAST
  5:00PM
  Stay Tuned for more Details including our Mini Silent Auction

Chabad is in need of a good working car for one of our Rabbis.

If you have a car that is not being used or are considering purchasing a new car, please consider donating your old car and take advantage of a tax deduction.

Contact our office at 602-944-2753 or email rabbi@chabadaz.com 

Chabad Women's Circle of Phoenix Presents:
Beautiful You!

CUSTOMIZED PERFUMES!
Esther = Beauty

Sunday March 6th | 7:30pm 
Chabad of Phoenix 
2110 E. Lincoln Drive 

Cost: $15 | Sponsor: $108
RSVP Women@chabadaz.com
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Torah & Tea!

A wonderful women's discussion and study group every other Wednesday at a private home. Coffee, Tea & Snacks.
For more Info & for the location contact Mussie at 917.975.2752 or women@chabadaz.com 
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SPA FOR THE SOUL
a joint project of all the Chabad Jewish Women's Circles of Arizona
March 27th, 2016
 

Join us for a great music class for Moms and Tots! 

Jewish Songs and Music • Healthy Snacks • Shabbat Crafts 

Thursday morning 9:30 a.m. 
Chabad of Phoenix 
2110 E. Lincoln Drive 

$8/Class $40/6 week session 
RSVP Mussie@alephbetaz.com

Shabbat Dinner for Seniors
Friday, March 4, 4:45pm

It's Not Just Lunch
Monday, March 7, 12:00pm 

Sip & Schmooze at Starbucks
Monday, March 14th, 11:00am 

Purim Party for Seniors with Ventriloquist
Thursday, March 24th, 10:30am 

To Reserve or for Information: chani@sosaz.org or (602) 492-7670

One of the items in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), mentioned in this week's Parsha,Vayakhel, was the ark (Aron).

The ark stood in the most sacred place in the Sanctuary, called "Holy of Holies," which was at the western side of the Mishkan. No one was allowed to enter there, except for the High Priest and only on Yom Kippur in order to perform the special Yom Kippur  service there.

The ark was made of three boxes. The outer and inner ones were made of pure gold while the middle one was made of acacia wood. Thus, the wood was completely covered, only the gold was visible.

The ark had four rings - two on each side, through which two poles were housed, with which the ark was carried when they had to travel while in the desert. It took four people to carry the ark.

Carrying the ark was a miracle in itself. The weight of all the gold, especially the cover of the ark, was too heavy for four people to carry. But, as our sages tell us, "It was the ark which carried its carriers."

Other vessels of the Mishkan also had poles for carrying, yet, the ark was different. The Torah tells us that these poles were never to be removed from the ark. Even when they camped; or even when the permanent Temple in Jerusalem was built, the poles had to stay in their rings, never to be removed.

Q. What is the significance that the carrying poles have to always be together with the ark?

A. The ark, in which the Tablets and the Torah were stored, represents the Torah scholar. The carrying poles represent the business people who support Torah and make it possible for them to teach and study Torah. The reward for those who support Torah is no less then for those who study Torah, for one compliments the other.

The future of Judaism depends on the scholar and the supporter. This is why they always have to stay together.

Q. The Holy of Holies was at the western side of the Mishkan and Temple, because Gd's presence (Shechina) is in the west. Why then do we pray facing east?

A. We pray facing east toward Jerusalem. If someone is on the east side of Jerusalem, they would have to pray to the west.

The fact that G-d's presence is in the west, is expressed during the Friday night Shabba Service (Kabalat Shabbat). At one point, when we welcome the Shabbat Queen, we turn around facing west. This is an expression of welcoming the Shechina (Divine presence) which is in the west.

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