we took a road trip

The kids were home this week for some quality family time. On a whim we headed out to Austin, with the older kids to spend some time together. What did we do there? Oh, we went to watch the sunset at Mt Bonnell, with a mandatory Texas road trip stop at Buccees and UT Chabad and then - we came right back!

It is true, the very same sun that sets in Houston, sets in Austin. It's just from a different perspective.

A sunset can bring a disappointing darkness or a beautiful serenity. It all depends on our perspective.

The Jewish people would setup and take down the mishkan in the desert, even if only for one day, or only overnight until they moved to another location. Each location of the 42 encampments were from another perspective. It may have seemed like a waste of effort in the moment, however, that is what is key - to appreciate and harness the moment as a place of uplifting power, holiness and strength making it a great day today and even better tomorrow!

May we all see the blessings in all of our lives to be present and a realized beautiful sunset!

Rabbi Chaim & Chanie

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Feb. 18-19 - ShabbatTogether:  Inclusion begins with listening. That's why this year for ShabbaTTogether, we are focusing on one global program called "One Thing I Wish You Knew" in which participating Chabad centers will invite members from across the mental health and disability communities to share their journeys, struggles, and personal experiences while offering words of hope and understanding to their audiences in a panel or group setting.
• March 16-17 - Purim: Join us on Wednesday evening and Thursday for Megillah readings and parties for community and young professionals! More details soon!
• March 25 - CTeen Texas Regional Shabbaton: Join teens grades 9-12 from all over Texas for an amazing weekend in College Station near Texas A&M University!

Mazel tov Baruch & Shani on their marriage!

Condolences to Maria Itkin on the passing of her mother, Inna bas Volf Sabitova in Solnechnogorsk (outside of Moscow).

Shabbos Parshas Tetzaveh

Friday, February 11, 10 Adar 1
Candle Lighting & Mincha at 5:50 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Services at 6:00 pm
RSVP for Shabbat Dinner

Shabbos, February 12, 11 Adar 1
Chassidus at 9 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by "Shabbat Chatan" lunch kiddush and sheva brachot in honor of the marriage of Baruch & Shani!
Mincha at 5:50 pm
Torah Study
Maariv, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 6:45 pm
Kiddush Levana
Living Torah

Sunday, Feb. 13, 12 Adar 1 - Shacharis at 8:00 am
Mon-Fri., Feb. 14-18, 13-17 Adar I - Shacharis at 6:45 am

Purim Katan and Shushan Purim Katan: Feb. 15-16

Have a good Shabbos!