“How are you?”
“I'm fine.”
Sound familiar?
At the end of this week’s Torah portion we read about the birth of Abraham, the first Jew. He was born at a time of chaos in the world, coming on the heels of the Great Flood and the Tower of Babel, yet he somehow managed to introduce the belief in one G‑d, along with the attribute of kindness to all of G‑d’s creations.
Some will say that the world today is also quite chaotic, with wars and natural disasters raging. This means that there is a need for an Abraham today as well, in order to introduce serenity and peace in the world. That Abraham can be you—you can be the reason the world experiences a vast change for the better. Your one mitzvah and your one act of kindness can make a difference for everyone.
But how do we get there?
- In a society where happiness feels ever more elusive, it becomes increasingly important to cultivate our well being. CYP Academy's new study course for young professionals, “Stop Chasing Happiness”, is a journey into the Jewish perspective on living a life of true joy.
- The hardest questions about G‑d have profound, insightful answers. JLI's new course for ALL, "My G-d", is a refreshing and enlightening study into G‑d’s nature, G‑d’s goal for creation, human experiences of G‑d, the role of religion, and the function of miracles and prayer. This course promises to satisfy your questions, including those you didn't know you had.
More details on both of these courses are below.
You, and all of us, have that power by birthright, as an inheritance from our ancestors. We can make the world a better place, reaching the ultimate perfection with the coming of Moshiach.
Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie
Launching "The CYP Academy".
Relevant and fascinating topics, paired with delectable dinner. The upcoming “Stop Chasing Happiness” four-part course takes you on an intellectually exciting journey into your own mind and psyche. Drawing on classical Jewish and mystical teachings, this course will present you with a deeper understanding of yourself, and help you flourish by suggesting practical advice that, when implemented, will radically enhance the happiness quotient of your life.
FOUR PART COURSE & DINNER ON WEDNESDAYS EVENINGS
COST: $36 Registration Required. Complimentary access for CHAI Club Members, Use Coupon Code "chai". (Not a member yet? Click HERE and help make the YJP Houston magic happen!)
DATES: Nov 9, 16, 30 & Dec. 7 - 8:00-9:00 pm
No CYP Academy Thanksgiving Weekend, Nov. 23
LOCATION: YJP Houston
INSTRUCTOR: Rabbi Chaim Lazaroff is is a certified instructor of Mental Health First Aid, facilitated by JFS Houston. He is the co-director of Chabad of Uptown & YJP Houston and program director for Chabad Lubavitch of Texas.
VOUCHERS: Join CYP Academy and receive $200 credit for each four part course successfully completed towards any CYP Encounter Trip Experience!
UPCOMING CYP ACADEMY COURSES:
- Nov. 2022 – Stop Chasing Happiness
- Jan. 2023 – The Dating Course
- Feb. 2023 – The Communication Course
- May 2023 – The Real You
UPCOMING ENCOUNTER TRIP EXPERIENCES:
- Antigua, Guatemala
Nov. 30, 2022 - Pacific Beach, S. Diego, CA
Dec. 9-11, 2022 - Encounter Crown Heights, NYC
Registration opens Nov. 1 - $100 off during first week of registration!
MLK Weekend Jan 13-15, 2023 - Panama City, Panama
Jan. 27, 2023 - Journeys through Poland
Feb. 15-20, 2023
COMMUNITY New JLI Course: MY G-D
No Question is off-limits. This refreshingly open course asks the hardest questions about G‑d and delivers profound, insightful answers. An enlightening study into G‑d’s nature, G‑d’s goal for creation, human experiences of G‑d, the role of religion, and the function of miracles and prayer, this course promises to satisfy your questions, including those you didn't know you had.
25 Questions about G‑d.
For Course Syllabus, click here
COST: $99.00 +$20.00 book fee. REGISTER
DATES: 6-part course Nov 1-Dec 6, 7:30- 9:00 PM
LOCATION: Chabad of Uptown
INSTRUCTOR: Rabbi Moishe Traxler is the director of Chabad Outreach of Houston
Upcoming Events:
- 6 Tuesdays, Nov 1-Dec 6, 7:30- 9:00 PM New JLI Course: My G-d - Defining the Divine Click here to register
- Nov. 4 6:30 pm - YJP Houston Fall Edition - Nov. First Fridays www.yjphouston.org/fall22
- Nov. 9, 9 am - 5:00 pm - Mental Health First Aid Training at Jewish Federation - Click here to register and for further info - LAST DAY TO REGISTER
- 4 Wednesdays, Nov. 9-Dec. 7, 8 pm - YJP Houston Launching CYP Academy: Stop Chasing Happiness - An intellectually exciting journey into your own mind and psyche. Relevant and fascinating topics, paired with delectable dinner. - Click here to register.
Shabbos Parshas Noach
Friday, October 28, 3 Cheshvan
Mincha and Candle Lighting at 6:20 pm
Services at 6:30 pm
RSVP for Shabbat Dinner www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatdinner
In memory of Shmuel ben Nosson whose yartzeit is 7 Cheshvan and in whose memory our Torah is dedicated by his sister, Sarah Ann Goldstein
Shabbos October 29, 4 Cheshvan
Chassidus at 9 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by Shabbos lunch Kiddush sponsored by Guitel Melnik in memory and marking the yartzeit of her father, Enrique Tzvi Ben Mordechai, a"h
Mincha at 6:20 pm
Torah Study
Maariv, Havdalla and Shabbos ends at 7:14 pm
Living Torah
Sunday October 30, 5 Cheshvan
Shacharis at 8:00 am
Monday-Friday, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 5-10 Cheshvan
Shacharis at 6:45 am
Good Shabbos!
The Rebbes of Chabad would say: "As one establishes oneself on Shabbat Bereishis, so goes the rest of the year." This Shabbos, known as Shabbat Bereishis, is rich with opportunity and potential. It is the first Shabbat as we dive into the routine of the new year, following a month of High Holy Days and festivities. Most shuls keep the white curtain over the ark and the white Torah mantles on for this Shabbat, as a bridge between the two.
Do you like to dance? If I was to guess, I'd say that there are two types of people in the world: those who like to dance, and those who hate it. Dancing seems to be one of those pronounced activities that it's an either-or: either you like it, or you can't stand it. And as someone that belongs to the definitely-enjoy-dancing camp, I wonder if some people don't like to dance because dancing is an act that makes you feel like losing yourself. When you dance, you are not in your typical composure, your clothing might be messed up, and your body movements might not be perfect. I can see why many people don't like that. 
