We are in the only month of no holidays. There is certain music to the grind of regular daily life. Yet, it is the quiet before the storm! See below for the schedule for the upcoming month or two, its going to be hopping and popping!
Our daily minyan has been doing great! Join us every morning to get your day started off right!
When G-d appeared to Abraham after his circumcision at age 99, the Torah describes him sitting at the entrance to his home looking for guests. G-d had made it so hot outside that there were no travelers, allowing Abraham to rest and recover.
But Abraham insisted on performing the mitzvah of hosting, and despite the most important visitor — G-d Himself — being there, he still hoped for actual guests he could host and serve.
When three angels finally appeared in the form of human travelers, Abraham politely asked G-d to “hang on” while he tended to his guests.
The Talmud says that Abraham’s actions remind us that being kind and welcoming to strangers is at times greater than welcoming G-d Himself. Being there for others, even those that appear to be strangers, comes before taking care of our own spiritual endeavors.
As Jews we all inherit this attribute of kindness from Abraham, and it’s our responsibility to find ways to apply it in our lives.
Looking forward to seeing you real soon!
With wishes for a Good Shabbos,
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie
Upcoming Events:
- Sunday, Oct. 31, 2:30 pm - Kids Mega Challah Bake - www.chabaduptown.org/bake
- Sunday, Oct. 31, 3:30 pm - Kinus Live & Virtual Conference of Chabad Rabbis - www.chabaduptown.org/kinus
- Tuesdays, Nov. 2-23 - JLI 4-part course - Outsmarting Antisemism - More>
- Friday, Nov. 5, 7:00 am - Monthly Rosh Chodesh Shacharis & Breakfast
- Friday, Nov. 5, 6:30 pm - YJP Fall Edition - Nov. First Fridays - www.yjphouston.org/fall
- Nov. 28-Dec. 6 - Celebrate Chanukah - www.chabaduptown.org/chanukah
- Sun. Nov. 28, 4 pm - Chanukah Book Trail - Post Oak Menorah Lighting - www.chabaduptown.org/book
- Fri., Dec. 3, 6:30 pm - YJP Chanukah Shabbat - Dec. First Fridays - www.yjphouston.org/shabbatchanukah
- Sat. Dec. 4, 8-11 pm - YJP Chanukah Boat Party - www.yjphouston.org/boat
- Fri-Sun, Jan. 14-16 - YJP NYC Shabbat Experience - www.cypshabbat.nyc
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Shabbos Parshas Vayeira
Friday, October 22, Cheshvan 16
Candle Lighting at 6:26 pm
Evening Services at 6:30 pm
RSVP for Shabbat Dinner
www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatdinner
Shabbos, October 23, Cheshvan 17
Chassidus at 9 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by Shabbos Lunch Kiddush
Mincha at 6:25 pm
Torah Study
Maariv, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 7:19 pm
Living Torah
Sunday, Oct. 24, Cheshvan 18 - Shacharis at 8:00 am
Mon.-Fri., Oct 25-29, Cheshvan 19-23 - Shacharis at 7:00 am
Have a good Shabbos!