a new Torah!

Many people ask, how do we gain respect from the nations of the world? When will they respect us and realize our worth and contribution to the world?

When the spies returned from the Land of Canaan they reported  “there we saw the giants . . . and we were in our own eyes as locusts, and so we were in their eyes.” A careful reading of the verbiage of this week's Parshas Shelach, a truth jumps out. Since they said "we were in our own eyes as locusts" that is why “so we were in their eyes.” We must always remember that how another person sees us depends on how we see ourselves.

People respect people who respect themselves. Chassidus teaches us that "Ratzon" - strong will - can overcome every obstacle. It is not to be confused with egotism and pride. We need to realize who we are, what we stand for and secure our own appreciation of being a Jew and doing something because of it. Let's pick a mitzvah, any mitzvah, and focus on improving our observance of it and our collective responsibility to encourage others to observe it as well.

Not sure what mitzvah to pick? Check out Ten Absurdly Simple Ways to Live Higher.

SAVE THE NEW TORAH DATE! Sunday, August 15, 2021, 7 Elul, 5781 - Chabad of Uptown is getting a new Torah, with a Siyum ceremony and celebration to be held with the completion of the Torah that has been written in Israel. The Torah has been commissioned by Maurice Purcell and is being dedicated in memory of his dear friend Ronnie Levy, a"h, who had passed away this past January, 2021 in Capetown South Africa. Maurice and Ronnie facilitated the Torah of the Capetown Ponevez Shul to be transitioned, fixed up and welcomed to its new home at Chabad of Uptown in 2014.

• Looking forward to seeing many of you YJPs tonight for the Outdoor Italian First Fridays for June! Don't forget to register if you haven't yet. If weather does not permit, dinner will be held indoors. Looking forward to seeing y'all! www.yjphouston.org/italy2021
• Many have asked when the next Mental Health First Aid training will be. We will be doing another community training - online - coordinated by Jewish Family Service Houston. There is a two hour self paced pre-work that is then followed by a training on zoom on Monday, June 28, 9am-3:30 pm. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is to learn the signs, symptoms and risk factors of behavioral and mental health conditions and addictions. Upon completion of the training you will receive a certificate valid for three years. There are limited seats available and required by 6/14, so register now at https://www.jfshouston.org/events/bmhs-mfha-june-training

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SHABBOS MEVARCHIM TAMMUZ PARSHAS SHELACH

Friday, 24 Sivan - June 4
Evening Services at 7:30 pm
Light Shabbat candles at 8:01 pm
Italian First Fridays www.yjphouston.org/italy2021

Shabbos, 25 Sivan - June 5
Shabbos Mevarchim Tehillim at 8:30 am
Shacharis at 10:00 am
Mincha at 8:00 pm
Ethics of Our Fathers, Ch. 3
Maariv, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 9:01 pm
Living Torah

Thursday, 30 Sivan, Rosh Chodesh Tammuz I - June 10
Shacharis at 6:45 am

Friday, Rosh Chodesh Tammuz II - June 11
Shacharis at 6:45-8am
Followed by breakfast sponsored by Yuri marking the yartzeit of his mother, Marusia bas Zilpa, a"h