INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION: 1) Use "File-Save As" to save this form to your computer as a .txt file. 2) All changes must be approximately the same length as the current text. 3) Complete by deleting the sample information and inserting your Chabad House information. 4) Save document using your city name as part of the title. Example: textbrooklyn.txt 5) E-mail to guides@shluchim.org ------------------------------ NAME ON COVER ----------------------------- with Chabad of Yourtown ----------------------------- "SAMPLE" INTRO LETTER ---------------------------------------- Dear Friend, Looking at the events today, you start to wonder. The story of a little candle pushing away the monster of frightening darkness, of human sensibility overcoming terror and brute force, of life and growth overcoming destruction the battle is very much alive within each of us, and in the world outside of us. It reoccurs at every winter solstice, at every dawn of each day, with every photon of sunlight that breaks through the earth’s atmosphere bringing it warmth and life-nurturing energy. With every breath of life, every cry of a newborn child, every blade of grass that breaks out from under the soil, every decision to do good in the face of evil, to be kind where there is cruelty, to build where others destroy, to move humanity forward when others pull us toward chaos. And that is Chanukah. Chanukah is an eight-day spiritual journey. Many people know the story of Chanukah but only as a historical pretext to give gifts and eat latkes. We can call that the body of Chanukah. The soul of Chanukah is its meditation, joy, warmth and light. Not only in our homes with our loved ones, but with the entire world. In this tradition, Chabad presents this historic Menorah Lighting. Our hope is that by igniting our souls, everybody will follow and light the world, one candle at a time. We look forward to having you join us for the Public Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 22nd at 5:00 pm and making this Chanukah very special. Sincerely, Rabbi Shliach Director, Chabad Lubavitch ----------------------------- UPCOMING SPECIAL DATE AND DESCRIPTION ----------------------------- SAVE THE DATE! Chanukah in Wonderland Sunday, December 13, 2020, 5:00PM Live Music, Balloons, Dreidels, Doughnuts, Hot Latkes, Juggling Show For more information, visit www.chabad.com or call 123-456-7890 or Email: info@chabad.com ----------------------------- RETURN ADDRESS ----------------------------- Chabad of Anywhere 123 N. Somewhere Blvd. Brooklyn, NY 11225 Return Service Requested ----------------------------- INDICIA ----------------------------- NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S.POSTAGE PAID Brooklyn, NY Permit No.1212 ----------------------------- MAIN AD ----------------------------- Join chabad of Your Town for our annual Chanukah Festival Due to the current health crisis, masks and social distancing protocols will be followed. Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 5:00 PM at Chabad of Your City 1234 Whatever Street Wherever, USA 12345 Live Music, Balloons, Dreidels, Doughnuts, Hot Latkes, Juggling Show For more information, call 123-456-7890 e-mail: info@chabad.com visit www.chabad.com ----------------------------- Appeal Envelope. (Optional) ----------------------------- Dear Friend, This Chanukah Guide is another project in which Chabad caters to the Jewish community’s educational needs. Our outreach programs have helped make Judaism a reality to all people, regardless of their background or affiliation. Chanukah; The Festival of Lights is about a little light pushing away an empire of darkness, human sensibility defying terror and brute force, and life and growth overcoming destruction. This battle is very much alive within each of us, and in the world outside of us. As the Festival of Lights draws near, help us kindle the sparks within Jewish souls and overcome the darkness. It is only through your help that we have been able to grow and continue servicing Jews throughout the surrounding communities. Your donation really counts. Please contribute today. Sincerely, Rabbi & Mrs. Shliach Contributions are tax-deductible. Please make checks payable to: Chabad. (123) 456-7890 To donate online visit WWW.CHABAD.COM ----------------------------- Comments: ----------------------------- You can email a logo to go on the back panel. If you have any specific instructions please write them here.