This coming Shabbat, July 2nd, marks the 28th Yahrtzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory. Rabbi Chaim will be in NY joining the many people who will be visiting the Rebbe's grave for prayer in honor of this auspicious occasion, as is customary when we commemorate the Yartzeit of a righteous person. Chanie will be leading this special Shabbat of Inspiration with a special kiddush following services on Shabbos morning.
Throughout our history, the holy resting places of the righteous have served as our spiritual oases. The gravesites of our patriarchs and matriarchs, as well as those of our great sages, are viewed in our tradition as places of prayer and introspection and have provided solace to us for millennia. The Rebbe would frequent the resting place of his father-in-law, the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Joseph Isaac Schneersohn, of righteous memory, where he would stand and pray for hours on behalf of the thousands of people who sent him their requests.
Today, many people visit the Rebbe's resting place—known as the Ohel—each day, and many more send in their requests for prayers and blessings.
It would be an honor and pleasure to pray for you (and your family), as well, at the Rebbe's "Ohel." Please e-mail me by Friday early morning with your name and your mother's name (preferably the Hebrew or Yiddish names), and those of anyone else you would like to be mentioned. You may add a prayer for any specific requests as well.
If you prefer, you may send a prayer request directly to the ohel. To do so Click Here. May all our prayers be fulfilled.
May G-d help us that in the merit of our collective acts of goodness we quickly greet our righteous Moshiach, at which time we will be reunited with our beloved Rebbe and all our loved ones.
On the anniversary of his passing (July 2), let's celebrate the Rebbe's vision. Let's honor his life's mission to bring goodness and kindness into this world. Let's do one more mitzvah, one more good deed, to make this world a better place.
Shabbat Shalom
Rabbi Chanie
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Friday, July 1, 7:30 pm - All American BBQ - First Fridays - All American Themed BBQ Shabbat Dinner at YJPHouston - where spirits run high! www.yjphouston.org/bbqshabbat
- Shabbos, July 2, 10 am - A Shabbat of Inspiration marking the 28th Yartzeit of The Rebbe - With a special kiddush and farbrengen following services.
- Game Night Shabbat (08.05.22) - Game themed Shabbat dinner and interactive games throughout the night.
- Thursday, August 11 - Tu B'Av The White Party - Join us for the annual party of the year in summer white cocktail attire for an evening of entertainment and fun on this special holiday of Tu B'Av! Check out these 2019 preCovid photos!
- Blood Drive (08.14.22) - Donate blood and save a life as we host a blood drive at Chabad of Uptown! Click here to reserve your spot!
- August 18-21 - YJP Encounter with Panama City! An adventurous weekend of nature, soulfulness, and connection with fellow young Jewish professionals. LIMITED SPACE. www.yjphouston.org/panama
Shabbos Gimmel Tammuz, Parshas Korach
Friday, July 1, Tammuz 2
Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat Services 7:30 pm
Candle Lighting 8:08 pm
RSVP for YJP All-American Shabbat Dinner www.yjphouston.org/bbqshabbat
Shabbos, July 2, Gimmel Tammuz
Chassidus with Ziv at 9 am
Morning Service 10:00 am
Followed by special Gimmel Tammuz Kiddush and Farbrengen sponsored by the Melnik family
Mincha Service 8:05 pm
Ethics of our Fathers Ch. 4
Maariv Havdalla and Shabbos Ends 9:07 pm
Living Torah
Sunday, July 3, Tammuz 4 - Shacharis at 8:00 am
Mon.-Fri.., July 4-8, Tammuz 5-9 - Shacharis at 6:45 am
Good Shabbos!