Thoughts, notes and happenings...

Passing Judgement

Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 11:27 PM

We want the chili makers and eaters to join us at the Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff this Sunday! Want to help cook? Want to help serve? Join us for an amazing culinary & Jewish experience! Judge for yourself what the judges will find out! Let us know if you would like to join the winning Chabad of Uptown team!

PARSHA: Don’t Judge the Makers of the Golden Calf
Imagine seeing two grown men who both lost their father on the same day. The first lost his composure and became violent in his grief, wreaking havoc and injury. The other remained calm despite his loss. It would appear at first blush that the latter has a right to judge the former, but he doesn’t. more...

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RSVP before Wednesday for the discount for YJP #FirstFridays: Italian Shabbat atwww.chabaduptown.org/shabbatdinner!
Thank you Layn Chess for hosting us at his Studio Fitness in The Heights and Rachel Graff for a great lesson on fitness they both gave! Based Got in my micro workout! :) -->>

We wish a refuah shleima to Mendel Wolf ben Chana and Ruvin ben Fanya

Rabbi Joseph Radinsky passed away last Friday. From my earliest childhood memories is growing up with Rabbi Radinsky with his booming voice and booming personality. He always showed respect and grace for all. Whenever he would see me without skipping a beat he would shout out "Chaim Kulchem Hayom!" Houston has lost a towering man literally and figuratively for the Jewish community. Rabbi Joseph Radinsky was an honored guest at our "Goodbye to Gabbai" benefit event for Dr. Alan & Chagit Croock at Chabad of Uptown. May his memory be for a blessing.

Shabbos Parshas Ki Sisa

Friday, February 26
Candle Lighting at 6:01 pm
Services at 6:30 pm

Shabbos, February 27
Chassidus at 9 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by Shabbos Kiddush
Mincha at 6:00 pm
Maariv, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 6:55 pm
Living Torah

Have a good Shabbos!

Rabbi Chaim & Chanie

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Joyfully eat chili, stay fit, go Italian!

Friday, February 19, 2016 - 12:41 PM

The first complete week of Adar Joy is behind us, let's make this joy count! Our sages teach us "There is no joy like the unraveling of doubts". Reveal the answers at the plethora of ongoing classes we offer on a wide range of Jewish thought, that you can join at any time!

Next Sunday, February 28, we will compete at the 6th annual kosher chili cookoff!

We need help making and serving chili! Let us know if you would like to join our team!
Buy tickets from Chaya Mushka in support of the TDS 8th grade, costs the same price as at the door

Young Professional upcoming events:

FITNESS: Wed. Feb. 24, 8:30 pm: Exercise: how to stay physically and mentally fit - YJP dinner, class & social - Sushi & Salad Dinner at Studio Fitness in The Heights with presentations by owner Layn Chess and Exercise Physiology PhD candidate Rachel Graff.
SHABBAT: Fri., March 4, 6:30 pm: YJP #FirstFridays: Italian Shabbat - Buongiorno! Join Jewish Professionals in their 20s and 30s at this month's Italian YJP First Fridays Dinner & Cocktails. Expect refreshing, specialty cocktails and authentic Italian cuisine. RSVP before Wednesday for discounted rate
STUDENTS: Shabbos March 4-5 www.TexasShabbaton.com experience Jewish Unity at a new level. Join college students from across Texas for a weekend of a lifetime! Due to a generous sponsor today only! If you register save 50% only $18 for a weekend worth thousands!

Shabbos Parshas Tetzaveh
Friday, February 19
Candle Lighting at 5:56 pm
Services at 6:30 pm

Shabbos, February 20
Chassidus at 9:00 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by Shabbos Kiddush
Mincha at 5:55 pm
Maariv, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 6:50 pm
Living Torah

Sunday, February 21
Shacharis at 8:30 am
BLT = Bagels, lox & Tefillin at 9 am

Have a good Shabbos!

Rabbi Chaim & Chanie

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♥ = ☺

Thursday, February 11, 2016 - 11:23 PM

⇒ One small step today, is a giant leap tomorrow.

⇔ The self-assessment: Am I stepping up or down?

♥ Constant self-complimenting is to loathe oneself. Critical self-assessment is to love oneself.

For more on this, join our classes - almost every day of the week:

Sundays 8:30 am BLT & Hayom Yom
Tuesdays 12 pm Weekly Parsha
Tuesdays 7:30 pm JLI course of why
Wednesdays 8 pm YJP contemporary themes
Thursdays 12 pm Tanya
Thursdays 8 pm Tanya
Saturdays 9 am Torah Ohr, Kabbalistic Parsha

We are a couple of days into our double Adar!
Double the Adar, double the happiness!

PARSHA: Go Ahead: Fake It till You Make It
Want a quick trick to become happy? Try smiling. more...

Shabbos Parshas Teruma
Friday, February 12
Candle Lighting at 5:50 pm
Services at 6:30 pm

Shabbos, February 13
Chassidus at 9:00 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by Shabbos Kiddush
Mincha at 5:50 pm
Maariv, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 6:45 pm
Living Torah

Have a good Shabbos!

Rabbi Chaim & Chanie

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The Whole Megillah

Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 11:35 PM

Gathering with thousands of woman leaders shaping the Jewish future in every corner of the Earth, is always breathtaking, uplifting and inspiring.

This year, the idea of us all being spiritual sisters, as one family, really shone through. It was, of course, wonderful to get together with my actual sisters as well!

The young shluchos, including Chaya Mushka & Rivky, had a conference of their own

The Shluchos gathered for a group photo

NEW COURSE STARTS THIS WEEK! Join us as we shed light on 50 of the most quizzical, controversial, and seemingly-unanswerable questions about Jews and Judaism. Gain insight into mysterious Jewish practices, curious biblical narratives, and enigmas of Jewish identity! Six Tuesdays starting THIS Tuesday, February 9, 7:30-9:00pm. Register today!

#FirstFridays for young professionals is this week! Join us for a Super Bowl Edition Shabbat! RSVP!

Superbowl Shabbat Dinner Game Plan:

Kick-off with Kiddush
Rush to Wash Hands
Tackle the Pretzel Challah
First Down some Salmon Bourekas
Off Side - gucamole, salsa & olive dip
Timeout for L'chaim & Jello Shots
Huddle for some lively tunes
Souper Bowl of Matzah Balls
Special Team of Chili, Wings & Tater Tots & Shots
Touchdown dessert
Two Minute Warning: Benching

Let us know you'll be there by rsvping at Super Bowl Shabbat!www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatdinner

PARSHA: What the Slavery Laws Teach Us

Of all the laws in the Parshah—and there are many—why begin with the “regressive” topic of slavery? more...

PURIM IS COMING!!! Save the date and times and join us for
ROUND THE CLOCK "MEGILLAH HOUR"!

Wednesday Night, March 23
8 pm - Purim Kickoff Hour & Break Fast Celebration Hour

Thursday March 24
6:45 am Shacharis
7:30 am Megillah and Breakfast Hour!
12:00 pm Megillah and Lunch Hour!
2:30 pm Megillah and Senior (w/ Brookdale Galleria) Hour!
5:00 pm Megillah & Kids Hour!
6:30 pm Megillah and Young Professionals (w/ YJP Houston) Hour!

Rachel Graff & Elliott Levine have been engaged now for a bit, but, it's now time to celebrate that fact here in Texas, with uptown flare!! This Saturday night, Feb 6 @ 8:30 pm, raise your glass and wish them your best on their engagement! PLEASE let us know if you are coming and invite your friends to join us to say l'chaim!

Shabbos Mevarchim, Parshas Mishpatim

Friday, February 5
Candle Lighting at 5:44 pm
Services at 6:30 pm

Shabbos, February 6
Shabbos Mevarchim Tehillim at 8:30 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by Shabbos Mevarchim Kiddush & Farbrengen
Mincha at 5:45 pm
Maariv, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 6:40 pm
Living Torah

Tuesday, February 9, Rosh Chodesh Adar I
Monthly Shacharis at 6:45 am followed by breakfast

Have a good Shabbos!

Rabbi Chaim & Chanie

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