Chief Rabbi of.... Iran? Siberia?

There were many inspiring moments returning from this year's in-person conference of Chabad Rabbis. Hearing the perseverance of my yeshivah classmate Rabbi Shneur Keselman of Malmo, resisting the rising anti-Semitism while being dubbed the most persecuted Rabbi of Europe - yet with strength and pride the Jews of Malmo have risen to the occasion to not be ashamed and have  allowed their pride to shine even more. Having a chance to shake hands and meet with the Chief Rabbi of Iran, Rabbi Yehuda Gerami, is a story to be told all of it's own. However, you have got to watch this story of how the the thugs of Siberia convinced the rabbi Shneur Zalman Zaklos to join them in the city of Novosibirsk in Siberia - it really takes the cake! 

On that note, it is not too late to join the current JLI course "Outsmarting Antisemitism" on Tuesday nights! Offered in person and online. More information and register here.

Upcoming Events:

• Tuesdays, Nov. 2-23 - JLI 4-part course - Outsmarting Antisemitism - More>
• Friday, Nov. 5, 6:30 pm - YJP Fall Edition - Nov. First Fridays - www.yjphouston.org/fall
• Tuesday, Nov. 23: Met@Chabad Speed-dating - www.metatchabad.com/speeddating
• 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

We extend our condolences to Inessa Kislyuk and Vicki Harari on the passing of their father Grigory ben Avraham, a"h. Funeral will be held on Sunday.

Shabbos Parshas Toldos

Friday, November 5, Kislev 1
Candle Lighting at 6:14 pm
Evening Services at 6:30 pm
RSVP for YJP Nov. Fall First Fridays Shabbat Dinner
www.yjphouston.org/fall

Shabbos, November 5, Kislev 2
Chassidus at 9:00 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by Shabbos Lunch Kiddush & Farbrengen
Mincha at 6:15 pm
Torah Study
Maariv, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 7:08 pm
Living Torah

CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS ONE HOUR BACK!

Sunday, Nov. 7, Kislev 3 - Shacharis at 8:00 am
Mon.-Fri., Nov. 8-12, Kislev 4-8 - Shacharis at 6:45 am

Have a good Shabbos!