new Aron Kodesh, smorg of classes

Dear Friends,

• Pesach ended with a grande finale and uplifting and inspiring Moshiach Seudah complete with four cups and matzah!
•  The Seders were absolutely amazing. 60 eve one and over 40 eve 2. Unfortunately we had to turn away at least 30 due to lack of space the first night (another reason to get the Shul built!). But, the people, the spirit, and of course Chanie's spread was over the top! 

  Here are some responses to our survey (Even if you were not at out Seder, please participate as it helps us cater our programming better to the needs of the community):

  • "Best Schmurah matzah ever! Delicious wine!"
  • "By far the best seder. Very user-friendly, we were made to feel very comfortable by Chanie and Rabbi Chaim. All of us enjoyed the humor and the liveliness of the seder. My parents could not stop laughing at Rabbi Chaim's jokes. I also thought it was very child-friendly. Way to go, Rabbi Chaim and Chanie. Another smashing success."
  • "Everything was perfect... where it made everybody feel comfortable. The hangover from the wine the next day...well, THAT I"ll need to keep tabs on that next year."
  • "Best Seder I have ever been to, in 50+ years."
  • "The food was fantastic."
  • "Thank you two for always making us feel home, bringing us back to our roots and traditions, and for being our family!!! We Love you, and we love Chabad Uptown."
  • "Who Let the Jews Out? Sang to Who Let the Dogs out by Rabbi will be stuck in my memory forever as one of the best Pesach moments of my life!"
  • "Next year ...... at Rabbi Chaim and Chanie's Sedar in the LARGE shul!" (editor's note: in Yerushalayim :))
   
• The Matzah is out and fresh Challah is in (Chanie's kitchen right now)! Come help inaugurate our new beautiful Aron Kodesh this Shabbos. Many thanks to Brith Shalom and Dorit and Ian Golan for recruiting the crew to shlep it over and in!
• Our Torah Studies Thursday classes are back on track. Please join us every Thursday for lunch hour at 12-1:15 pm and evening at 8-9 pm. The current course on the book of Vayikra is Taming Passion. Click here for the course syllabus.
• Wednesday Young Professionals' classes are back as well!
  April 14: Are we Avatars? This popular hit movie may have a profound Kabbalistic / Chassidic message!
  April 21: Frank Secrets of Jewish Intimacy Jewish tips, teachings and insights into relationship harmony and an open and frank discussion on intimacy and Jewish observance.
  April 28: Audacity of Hope Understanding post-Holocaust survivor optimism
  Sat. May 1: Lag Bomer Jammin Night BBQ Bring your instruments for a Jammin evening around the fire and BBQ!!!!
• Beyond Never Again, The Jewish Learning Institute's six week course on "How the Holocaust Speaks to us Today" will be offered at Chabad of Uptown on Tuesdays, April 7th - June 1st. Click here to register and for more information.
• Count the omer, read insights and get reminders at www.chabadtexas.org/omer  

Please join us for Shabbos Mavarchim Iyar, Parshas Shmini

Friday, April 9
Services & Omer Count at 7:30 pm
    Candle Lighting at 7:27 pm
    Shabbat Dinner Following Services - PLEASE RSVP

Saturday, April 10 
Shabbos Mevarchim Tehillim at 8:30 am
Shacharis Services at 10:00 am
    Followed by Lunch Kiddush
Mincha Services at 7:30 pm
    Followed by Study of Ethics of Our Fathers Chapter 1
Maariv, Havdalla and Shabbos Ends at 8:22 pm

Good Shabbos!

Rabbi Chaim, Chanie & Clan