beyond tolerating school, improving mental health

They say that only 20% of students actually succeed and enjoy school. 20% are failing miserably and 60% are just plain tolerating it and are tolerated. Is there a way we can change that?

This week’s Torah portion opens with a reminder that in order to ensure Jewish continuity, there must be proper education. And in order for the education to be successful, it has to be more than just texts and indoctrination; adults and teachers must serve as living examples for their children and students and display a love for them where they are at.

Hillel says, "Be of the disciples of Aaron [the Kohen], loving peace and pursuing peace, loving the creatures and bringing them closer to Torah."

The context in our Parsha of this reminder is regarding the Kohanim, the priests who served in the Temple. They are required to follow a strict set of rules pertaining to ritual purity, and they must also ensure that their children learn these laws and are prepared to follow them once they come of age. They accomplished this by displaying a love for Hashem and most importantly love for one's fellow. 

The same goes for the Jewish people as a whole, who are referred to as “a kingdom of priests.” By adhering to the Torah’s practices, the children grow up seeing how important sustaining Jewish tradition is. And thus, we are guaranteed Jewish continuity.

Shabbat shalom,

Rabbi Chaim & Chanie

Next Sunday, May 22, you have the opportunity to become Mental Health First Aid certified. MHFA is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance use conditions. The course is valued at $150, is sponsored and free - and includes lunch! Did you register yet? There is some prework that needs to be done, so please register ASAP! https://bit.ly/3yEN2zE The in person and main part part 9:30 am - 4 pm at Chabad of Uptown.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• May 18 - Lag B'Omer YJP Got Talent - An outdoor evening of Lag B’Omer with fellow young professionals performing their musical talents! Jamming session lead by Gal Litani! RSVP REQUIRED - $25 At door. Coupon $18 "Advance" - Expires May 16 - RSVP HERE
• May 22 - Mental Health First Aid Course - We are pleased to host our first hybrid, online / in-person Mental Health First Aid since covid! Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance use conditions. CEU credit available. REGISTER HERE

Mazel tov Ariel & Tiffany Ourian on the birth of a baby boy!
Mazel tov Oded and Tslil Tzur on the birth of a baby boy!

Shabbos Parshas Emor
Friday, May 13, Iyar 12
Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat Services 7:30 pm
Candle Lighting 7:49 pm
Omer Count
 
Shabbos, May 14, Iyar 13
Chassidus at 9 am
Morning Service 10:00 am
Followed by lunch Kiddush
Mincha Service 7:50 pm
Maariv Havdalla and Shabbos Ends 8:46 pm
Omer Count
Living Torah

Sunday, May 15, Iyar 14 - 8:00 am
Monday-Friday, May 16-20, 15-19 Iyar- Shacharis at 6:45 am

Wed, May 18, 8 pm - Lag B'omer YJP Got Talent www.yjphouston.org/talent

Have a Good Shabbos!