Another whirlwind week of storm Harvey response! When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, the Chabad-Lubavitch Emissary couples, "Shluchim" and "Shluchos", mobilized immediately to meet the needs of the local community and beyond. As a grassroots organization with branches in many parts of the state, Chabad received numerous calls for help. The Chabad community partners responded by sending rescue boats and vehicles as well as food, cleaning supplies, cleaning help, babysitting help, hugs and much, much more. Realizing that many people lost EVERYTHING, our very own Naomi Bier came up with the idea of an Amazon registry for people from all over the world to be able to gift flood victims (our floodie buddies) with essential items that needed to be replaced.
You can see many photos, videos and updates - still being populated - at www.chabadhouston.com/relief
Some stats: Over 3,000 meals served, over 50 people rescued from the flood, 320 volunteer teams delivering food and supplies. Over 2,000 volunteers deployed including over 700 students with the help of Chabad on Campus. Yesterday’s visit to Houston of 50 Shluchim uplifted the whole community. 4,000 emergency calls were handled, camp programs for kids were created and 177+ pallets of food ready for distribution in a warehouse Chabad rented.
There are many amazing stories that have emerged from this storm, many of which may be read on Chabad.org News and everywhere else.
Now, though, our hearts and minds are with those in the path of Hurricane Irma. May Hashem protect them all, to be safe and whole.
This weekend is Chai Elul, a special date on the Chassidic calendar. Read all about it in our online calendar's Jewish History section.
This Sunday's events include:
- 3-5 pm: Hebrew Magical & Musical Shirly Show for mothers and children 0-9. Last day to get tickets for $10 off www.chabaduptown.org/show
- 6-8 pm: CTeen Kickoff, Bowling & Pizza Tailgate Party! Bowlmor Houston, now free for #floodedwithkindness. Register at www.chabaduptown.org/cteenbowl
TWO WEEKS TO ROSH HASHANA!
Check out the complete service and candle lighting schedule, as well as dinners, luncheons and break fast at www.chabaduptown.org/services
Now that US mail has returned to normal service, you should be finally receiving the new candle lighting magnet calendar that was mailed out before the storm hit. If you did not receive one, please do let us know and we will be sure to get one mailed out to you in a jiffy!
PARSHA: Watch this moving 2 min clip of a lesson from the Parsha and Harvey
PARSHA: All About Bikkurim - First Fruits
Even important personages, such as the king of Israel, placed baskets on their shoulders and proceeded until the Temple Courtyard. more...
Shabbos Parshas Ki Savo
Friday, September 8
Services at 7:30 pm
Candle Lighting at 7:17 pm
Shabbos, September 9, Chai Elul
Chassidus at 9:00 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by Shabbos Kiddush & Farbrengen
Mincha at 7:15 pm
Maariv, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 8:10 pm
Living Torah
Sunday, September 10
Shacharis at 8:30 am
Followed by the real BLT = Bagels, Lox & Tefillin
Have a good Shabbos!
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie
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