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PoliticiansAs 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!

CHABAD JEWISH CENTEROF PUDONG

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: 86.21.5878.2008Fax: 86.21.5879.3689

Email: info@JewishPudong.comWebsite: JewishPudong.com

Rabbi’s Message C H A B A D J E W I S H C E N T E R O F P U D O N Gב"ה

Dear friend,

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.

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.

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

Membership/Partnership

A YEAR AT CHABAD PUDONG5772 / 2011-2012

Thanks! We would like to extend our thanks to our generous supporters:

Joseph Weintraub Michael & Elanna BruckReouven & Sharon PerezMaurice & Hanna Ohana Eyal Bafri Ido Gov AriAmir & Michal TzhoriIra & Sally StieglerIsaac & Liu Xia Epstein Ishai & Ilanit BettanNicholas & Karin JonesSteve Lawson

Steve FieldmanRick & Joan RocamoraBrian & Joyce GottbetterFederico & Sol Kalnicki Matthew friedmanDani DiamantsteinGlenn & Pei-wen LeibowitzMarc & Sabina RafalowiczRoy & Martha ChasonSky BergerShlomo & Osnat Fridman

Donrors Nathaniel Perez Marc & Sione Harris Shahar BadihiYarden & Sigal ZilberAlexander & Victoria Reznik Ariel & ? Badanjo Richard SollJose & Maria MoscatiShemi Silis Shlomo KhazinSharon Rubin

Donations listed are from January 2012 - August 2012

Partners

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A New Twist - Challa

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Ladies enjoy their time together

The Jewish Women's Circle enjoyed a talk given by Dr. Beaudreau on air pollution. The variety of salads made, were a big hit!

Thank you Rochelle Kahn for bringing our speaker from UFH.

Salads and Air Pollution

Salad tastingPresentation on air pollution

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.

Learning how to make the best Hummus Check out our falafel

Chocolate!

Stunning roses and tasty truffles Chocolate lovers dream

Watching Michal's cooking presentation Sharing recipes

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

Friday night services followed by a full Shabbat dinner, are now taking place weekly! Come, help build our synagogue… you will enjoy it!

Chen 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.

Weekly Shabbat Dinner Weekly Synagogue

Synagogue

The room for the children’s program during prayers

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.

Women's Circle

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A New Twist - Challa

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Ladies enjoy their time together

The Jewish Women's Circle enjoyed a talk given by Dr. Beaudreau on air pollution. The variety of salads made, were a big hit!

Thank you Rochelle Kahn for bringing our speaker from UFH.

Salads and Air Pollution

Salad tastingPresentation on air pollution

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.

Learning how to make the best Hummus Check out our falafel

Chocolate!

Stunning roses and tasty truffles Chocolate lovers dream

Watching Michal's cooking presentation Sharing recipes

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

Friday night services followed by a full Shabbat dinner, are now taking place weekly! Come, help build our synagogue… you will enjoy it!

Chen 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.

Weekly Shabbat Dinner Weekly Synagogue

Synagogue

The room for the children’s program during prayers

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.

Women's Circle

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Building the Community Sukkah

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.

The Mobile Sukkah, built by students of the Pudong Hebrew School, journeyed to the International schools all around Pudong.

Hands on

The team rested after the walls were complete Tzahi and Amit completed a panel

Students help Rabbi drill Kita Gimmel builds a mobile Sukkah

Shofar FactoryKids build the Mobile Sukkah

We were workers for one day at the annual Welcome Back BBQ, where the Shofar Factory took place.

Adults and kids cut, drilled, sanded, and shellacked their very own ram’s horn, turning it into a real Shofar.

Thanks to:

Sol Kalnicki for the backdrop

Nathaniel Perez, Isaac Epstein and Jason Roswig for the help with the drilling

Emily & Kate Vogel for helping all the children

Even the adults enjoyed!The ceremony

Father and son working together

This 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.

Havdala Service and Game Night

Watching the Shofar presentationWorkers for a day

Starting from scratch Page 5

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Building the Community Sukkah

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.

The Mobile Sukkah, built by students of the Pudong Hebrew School, journeyed to the International schools all around Pudong.

Hands on

The team rested after the walls were complete Tzahi and Amit completed a panel

Students help Rabbi drill Kita Gimmel builds a mobile Sukkah

Shofar FactoryKids build the Mobile Sukkah

We were workers for one day at the annual Welcome Back BBQ, where the Shofar Factory took place.

Adults and kids cut, drilled, sanded, and shellacked their very own ram’s horn, turning it into a real Shofar.

Thanks to:

Sol Kalnicki for the backdrop

Nathaniel Perez, Isaac Epstein and Jason Roswig for the help with the drilling

Emily & Kate Vogel for helping all the children

Even the adults enjoyed!The ceremony

Father and son working together

This 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.

Havdala Service and Game Night

Watching the Shofar presentationWorkers for a day

Starting from scratch Page 5

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Passover at the Renaissance with over 160 participants

Holidays

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!

Rosh Hashana and Pesach

Pre-Chanukah Cruise

Crowd watches hysterical video clips Amazing Kung FU show

Sukkah Party

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.

The Glezer's enjoy the partyA grand game in the Sukkah

Mobile Sukkah visits International Schools

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.

A fantastic game of "Parents and Children" was played with lots of laughter, and a Kung Fu show was enjoyed by all.

Ophir & her friends at SAS having snack in the Sukkah

Shai & Jason's friends at YCIS in the Sukkah

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.

The light of the menorah 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'.

Competing with Chanukah knowledgeErez lighting the Menorah

Young Adults at the Bursa Celebrate

The exciting Pre-Chanukah cruise

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Passover at the Renaissance with over 160 participants

Holidays

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!

Rosh Hashana and Pesach

Pre-Chanukah Cruise

Crowd watches hysterical video clips Amazing Kung FU show

Sukkah Party

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.

The Glezer's enjoy the partyA grand game in the Sukkah

Mobile Sukkah visits International Schools

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.

A fantastic game of "Parents and Children" was played with lots of laughter, and a Kung Fu show was enjoyed by all.

Ophir & her friends at SAS having snack in the Sukkah

Shai & Jason's friends at YCIS in the Sukkah

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.

The light of the menorah 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'.

Competing with Chanukah knowledgeErez lighting the Menorah

Young Adults at the Bursa Celebrate

The exciting Pre-Chanukah cruise

Lag B'omer

Lag B'omer was a big hit. The children had a fantastic time helping to create the bonfire and then roasted marshmallows over the fire, for yummy smor's.

Thanks to the fabulous African Drum Circle, the whole place was rocking!

Holidays

African drumming around the Lag B'omer fire

Purim Party

The Sella family in actionHappy Purim!

Find the Purim character in the hayShake your graggers!

Purim in Pudong was full 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:

• The Purim committee, Sol Kalnicki and Sharon Perez for making the Purim Carnival a huge success

• Galia Baran for preparing the delicious Israeli dinner

• All the volunteers that ran the carnival booths

Lunch and Learn

Join us for next courseGroup listens attentively as the Rabbi teaches

Now we can begin the day energizedBreakfast for the body & soul

A cup of Torah Jinxia Starbuck.

Explore the Torah Parsha

Power Breakfast

Adult Education

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Every Wednesday morning we gather for a Power Breakfast at the Perez’s office.

After a chance to don Tefillin we eat a delicious breakfast, we discuss current events and ethics with Jewish approach.

Once a month, men and women gather at Bristol Associates Shanghai Offices and enjoy food for the body and soul.

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.

Every week, we get together men & women, to explore the timeless message of Torah throughout the generations.

This class takes place on Mondays 8 PM at Chabad Pudong, and Tuesdays 8:00 - 8:30 AM at Jinxia Starbuck.

Lag B'omer

Lag B'omer was a big hit. The children had a fantastic time helping to create the bonfire and then roasted marshmallows over the fire, for yummy smor's.

Thanks to the fabulous African Drum Circle, the whole place was rocking!

Holidays

African drumming around the Lag B'omer fire

Purim Party

The Sella family in actionHappy Purim!

Find the Purim character in the hayShake your graggers!

Purim in Pudong was full 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:

• The Purim committee, Sol Kalnicki and Sharon Perez for making the Purim Carnival a huge success

• Galia Baran for preparing the delicious Israeli dinner

• All the volunteers that ran the carnival booths

Lunch and Learn

Join us for next courseGroup listens attentively as the Rabbi teaches

Now we can begin the day energizedBreakfast for the body & soul

A cup of Torah Jinxia Starbuck.

Explore the Torah Parsha

Power Breakfast

Adult Education

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Every Wednesday morning we gather for a Power Breakfast at the Perez’s office.

After a chance to don Tefillin we eat a delicious breakfast, we discuss current events and ethics with Jewish approach.

Once a month, men and women gather at Bristol Associates Shanghai Offices and enjoy food for the body and soul.

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.

Every week, we get together men & women, to explore the timeless message of Torah throughout the generations.

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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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.

Page 10Max paints the sixth day of creation

Cooking

Students are too busy drawing, painting and creating, to realize that they're even learning!

Cooking Father Jacob's lentil soup Challa baking for Hebrew School Shabbat dinner

Kayla and Daniella peel vegtables for soup Philip and Ben with Noah's Ark cake

Drama

Students are enthusiastic 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 Students celebrate Shabbat

Students serve parents in Abraham's tent Snake visits the classroom after learning about Adam, Eve & the snake

Art

Hebrew School

CookingHebrew School Photo 2011-2012

Imagine a Hebrew School 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.

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 hands-on approach.

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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.

Page 10Max paints the sixth day of creation

Cooking

Students are too busy drawing, painting and creating, to realize that they're even learning!

Cooking Father Jacob's lentil soup Challa baking for Hebrew School Shabbat dinner

Kayla and Daniella peel vegtables for soup Philip and Ben with Noah's Ark cake

Drama

Students are enthusiastic 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 Students celebrate Shabbat

Students serve parents in Abraham's tent Snake visits the classroom after learning about Adam, Eve & the snake

Art

Hebrew School

CookingHebrew School Photo 2011-2012

Imagine a Hebrew School 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.

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 hands-on approach.

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PoliticiansAs 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!

CHABAD JEWISH CENTEROF PUDONG

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: 86.21.5878.2008Fax: 86.21.5879.3689

Email: info@JewishPudong.comWebsite: JewishPudong.com

Rabbi’s Message C H A B A D J E W I S H C E N T E R O F P U D O N Gב"ה

Dear friend,

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.

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.

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

Membership/Partnership

A YEAR AT CHABAD PUDONG5772 / 2011-2012

Thanks! We would like to extend our thanks to our generous supporters:

Joseph Weintraub Michael & Elanna BruckReouven & Sharon PerezMaurice & Hanna Ohana Eyal Bafri Ido Gov AriAmir & Michal TzhoriIra & Sally StieglerIsaac & Liu Xia Epstein Ishai & Ilanit BettanNicholas & Karin JonesSteve Lawson

Steve FieldmanRick & Joan RocamoraBrian & Joyce GottbetterFederico & Sol Kalnicki Matthew friedmanDani DiamantsteinGlenn & Pei-wen LeibowitzMarc & Sabina RafalowiczRoy & Martha ChasonSky BergerShlomo & Osnat Fridman

Donrors Nathaniel Perez Marc & Sione Harris Shahar BadihiYarden & Sigal ZilberAlexander & Victoria Reznik Ariel & ? Badanjo Richard SollJose & Maria MoscatiShemi Silis Shlomo KhazinSharon Rubin

Donations listed are from January 2012 - August 2012

Partners