What a few weeks the Jewish people have had. In Israel and locally as well. With the rise of random acts of antisemitic attacks some have suggested that we should accept the new antisemitic rise as a reality and perhaps - G-d forbid, to remove our mezuzahs from our doors and kippas from our heads. We should never accept a situation as a reality. Stand up proud and strong! A great theme of this week's portion is Pesach Sheni - the lesson is obvious that it is never too late. The Jewish people who were not able to bring the Pesach sacrifice on the first celebration, came to Moshe saying - why should we lose out? Moshe inquiries from Hashem who then grants them a second chance of Pesach Sheni one month later. They only got to bring the korban Pesach because they stood up and stood strong. The lesson is a powerful one. Never should we accept a reality as something that can't be challenged. Hashem actually welcomed the Jewish people's challenge and made a special law for making up for the missed Korban Pesach opportunity. Let's take this lesson to heart! Every time an antisemite will try to get us down - we need to wear our Judaism bigger and brighter. On the contrary we can not let them win. Do more mitzvos to increase the world with light. You can't beat darkness with a stick, but a little candle chases the greatest darkness away. I am a Jew and I am proud and no one will make me get down. Not in body and not in spirit! Good Shabbos! Looking forward to a Shabbos Social for 40+ tonight! Last chance to register! www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatsocial Next week is the monthly YJP Houston June First Fridays for ages 21-39. Join us! www.yjphouston.org/italy2021 PARSHA: Trumpets of War and Trumpets of Peace Upon his arrival in the U.S., he declared that “America is no different.” What did the Rebbe mean? more… SHABBOS PARSHAS BE'HAALOSECHA Shabbos, 18 Sivan - May 29
Friday, 17 Sivan - May 28
Evening Services at 7:30 pm
Light Shabbat candles at 7:58 pm
Chassidus at 9 am
Shacharis at 10:00 am
Mincha at 8:00 pm
Ethics of Our Fathers, Ch. 2
Maariv, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 8:57 pm
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40+ Shabbat next week
What an amazing Shavuos! It was great to start to feel a vibe of pre-covid with a wonderful holiday spent with so many of you!
Hard to believe that Levi is already graduating Torah Day School. The graduation will be held this Sunday at 10 am and streamed live on the TDS Facebook page. (You don't need facebook to access). We hope you can join us!
Next Shabbat, May 28, join us for a Shabbat at Chabad of Uptown Age 40+ Edition! Join friends and make new ones over a traditional Shabbat dinner! RSVP required at www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatsocial
Save the date for the monthly First Fridays wth YJP Houston on Fri., June 4 at 7:30 pm
PARSHA: Does Every Day Matter?
If G‑d created Sunday, and then Monday, and then Tuesday, they must be different from one another. more…
SHABBOS PARSHAS NASO
Friday, 10 Sivan - May 21
Evening Services at 7:30 pm
Light Shabbat candles at 7:54 pm
Shabbos, 11 Sivan - May 22
Chassidus at 9 am
Shacharis at 10:00 am
Mincha at 7:55 pm
Ethics of Our Fathers, Ch. 1
Maariv, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 8:52 pm
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what can we do? - Israel & Shavuos
Our hearts and minds are with the people of our Homeland Israel. May have asked what they can do? The feeling of helplessness can be overwhelming.
You are not helpless and situation is not hopeless! As much as we need military and front line strength with political diplomacy, it behooves us all to remember that Hashem protects the Jewish people and spiritual protection supports the rest of our efforts to be successful.
Do your part! Put on tefillin, light Shabbos candles, say a chapter tehillim and Hashem will surely deliver us salvation as He has countless of other times.
May Hashem protect our people physically and spiritually, and may we all return to Israel, as a completely reunited nation with the coming of Moshiach, now!
Here are seven things you can do for Israel. Click on this link for a short "what it is", "what you can do" and relevant links for each action step:
- Take a "call to arms" - Tefillin
- Share the power of light- Shabbat & Shavuot Holiday Candles
- Affix or Check your (spiritual) security system - Mezuzah
- Pray - Tehillim
- Give Charity - Tzedaka
- Nurture your faith - Learn and Talk
- Join the Unity Torah Scroll - Buy a letter for yourself and each member of your family
Now spread the message!
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Over 1500 signups for the CoronaCrush event! Over 15% followed up on a second date! Now that's a success! Look out for more programming coming up!
Shavuos is this week and we have a great lineup of programming and events to get in the mode. Most importantly, make sure to clear your schedule to hear the Ten Commandments and enjoy a dairy lunch on Monday, May 17!
Thank you to the Kiddush on the Plaza Shavuos sponsors by the Kamman, Goldstein, Lipski and Kamman families!
Shavuos Upcoming Events:
- Sun. May 16, 11:45 pm - All Night Shavuot Torah Study
- Mon., May 17, 11:15 am - Shavuot Ten Commandments Torah Reading & Dairy Kiddush - www.chabaduptown.org/shavuotschedule
- Fri. May 28, 7:30 pm - 40+ Shabbat Dinner Social - www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatsocial
PARSHA: Love in the Desert
This is going to be, eventually, a column about love. more…
SHAVUOS THOUGHT: How Do We Know the Torah Is Real?
I could believe the world was real. But was it possible to know it? What had to be added to that belief in order to convert it into knowledge? more…
SHABBOS PARSHAS BAMIDBAR
Friday, 3 Sivan - May 13
Evening Services at 7:30 pm
Light Shabbat candles at 7:49 pm
Omer Count
Shabbos, 4 Sivan - May 14
Chassidus at 9 am
Shacharis at 10:00 am
Mincha at 7:50 pm
Ethics of Our Fathers, Ch. 6
Maariv, Final Omer Count, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 8:47 pm
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SHAVUOS WITH CHABAD OF UPTOWN
Sunday, May 16
Shabbat Afternoon & Evening Holiday Services at 7:50 pm
Light Yom Tov Candles at 7:51 pm
- 11:45 pm All Night Learn-A-Thon sponsored by Anonymous in honor of the IDF soldiers
Monday, May 17
Morning Services at 10:00 am
- 11am-1pm Special childrens' service w/ games, activities and more!
- 11:15 am Reading of Ten Commandments & Party
followed by 1 pm dairy kiddush & ice cream party!
Sponsored by:
- Chaim & Dorit Kamman in honor of the speedy recovery of her mother Shoshana Joslyn bas Mazal, a"h
- Andrew & Elyse Goldstein marking the yartzeit of her mother Shandl Miriam bas Esther, a"h
- Ariel & Debbie Lipski in memory of his father Aharon Ben Zeev HaLevi, a"h.
Mincha & Maariv Holiday Services at 7:50 pm
AFTER Light Yom Tov Candles 8:48 pm*
* From a pre-existing flame.
Tuesday, May 18
Morning Services at 10:00 am
- 11:45 am approx. Yizkor Memorial Service
- Followed by Kiddush sponsored by Ben & Regina Shamooelian in memory of her brother, Yonatan ben Rafael HaLevi, a"h
Mincha Services at 7:50 pm
Maariv, Havdalla & Yom Tov Ends at 8:49 pm
It's getting busy again!
YJP Houston Cinco de Shabbat First Fridays is tonight! We have nice crowd coming, and we can still fit in a few more. Register at www.yjphouston.org/cinco. As of this morning we had over 1300 signups for the CoronaCrush speed dating event this Sunday at 8 pm! If you know anyone looking to stop swiping and start dating, don't miss this great opportunity to meet someone special. You set the criteria and you will be matched up to 7 compatible speed dates. Sign up at coronacrush.co/metatchabad Shavuos is coming up and we have a great lineup of programming and events to get in the mode. Most importantly, make sure to clear your schedule to hear the Ten Commandments and enjoy a dairy lunch on Monday, May 17! Kiddush on the Plaza this week is sponsored in honor of the birth of Daniella Tzipora Busany! Upcoming Events: PARSHA: Are Mysteries Supposed to Stay Mysteries? Is it OK to sneak a peek behind the veil that shrouds the commandments and attempt to unravel their mysteries? more… SHABBOS CHAZAK, MEVARCHIM SIVAN, PARSHAS BEHAR-BECHUKOSAI Shabbos, 26 Iyar - May 8 Wednesday, Rosh Chodesh Sivan, May 12
Friday, 25 Iyar - May 7
Evening Services at 7:30 pm
Light Shabbat candles at 7:45 pm
Omer Count
YJP First Fridays Cinco De Shabbat Dinner www.yjphouston.org/cinco
Shabbos Mevarchim Tehillim at 8:30 am
Shacharis at 10:00 am
Kiddush sponsored in honor of birth of Daniella Tzipora Busany
Mincha at 7:45 pm
Ethics of Our Fathers, Ch. 5
Maariv, Omer Count, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 8:42 pm
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Shacharis at 6:45-8 am followed by breakfast