Shavuot weekend to remember!

The holiday of Shavuot marks the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. Although that event technically occurred 3,334 years ago, we don't simply commemorate it as a historical event.

Each year, when we stand in the synagogue listening to the Ten Commandments being read on Shavuot, we recommit to living a life according to G‑d's Will. We commit to being a light unto the nations, with the goal of making the world a better and more G‑dly place.

Today more than ever, the world needs the Torah’s light and guidance to help us navigate the darkness that all too often rears its evil head.

Teaching our children about their G-dly essence, the importance of being there for others, and training them to be selfless rather than self-absorbed is how we can ensure a brighter future for all of mankind.

Shabbat shalom and chag same'ach!

Rabbi Chaim & Chanie

This past Sunday and Monday, the 50th anniversary of Chabad Lubavitch of Texas was celebrated with a Farbrengen gathering of close to 200 men, women and children, of the Texas Shluchim families. The Shluchim (emissaries), representing the 58 couples – 116 community leaders – and their families, serve 37 branches around Texas, each comprising multiple organizations and programs. Chabad of Texas was founded with the arrival of Rabbi Shimon & Chiena Lazaroff on 25 Iyar, 5732 / May 9 1972 as one of the 71 new institutions established that year for the Rebbe's 70th birthday. Check out the highlight photos here

SHAVUOS WEEKEND JUNE 3-6: Join us this weekend for an awesome Shavuos, including tonight's YJP June First Fridays, Saturday all night learning and Sunday Ten Commandments followed by elaborate dairy Kiddush.

We will have the honor to host Lev Yakov and Talia (Lewis) Voskoboynik over the weekend for many talks and Torah classes! Lev Yakov is an experienced Yeshivah educator and Talia is a Texas A&M Graduate with a Masters in Accounting.

We thank our partial sponsors:

• Rafi Benjaminov and family in honor of the first yartzeit of his father Amnon ben Tova, obm. 
• Andrew & Elyse Goldstein in memory of her mother, Shandl Miriam bas Esther, a"h

We are still looking for some more sponsors to help cover the costs of kiddush, speakers etc. www.chabaduptown.org/donate. You can also use cashapp, venmo or paypal: @chabaduptown zelle: [email protected].

JEPShavuot - Torah Ideas Worth SpreadingFor over 3000 years Jews have been studying and expounding the wisdom of Torah. This Shavuot, add your voice to this unbroken narrative. Come present your Torah Ideas Worth Sharing

Saturday Night, June 4, 2022
11:30 pm-All Night
Light Refreshments | Free Admission

שיעורים בעברית
סודות שבועות בפרשת המספרים - במדבר
זיו מסילתי

דבר קטן אמת
עומר נחמיה

אוצרות מתנת חינם
רפי בנימיניוו

Why the Torah was Given in a Desert
Bluma Lazaroff, TDS 5th Grade

Location, Location, Location: Where you are matters!
Bonnie Pfrenger, Commercial Realtor

Happy anniversary- time to reconnect and reflect
Chanie Lazaroff, Chabad of Uptown

Honor and dishonor: Who are we really honoring?
Jessica Pfrenger, Premed Student

How To Attain True Emotional and Spiritual Freedom Never Worry Again!
Lev Yakov Voskoboynik, Yeshivah Educator & Mentor

The Story of Rus
Menucha Lazaroff, TDS 2nd Grade

The Engineering of the Jewish Body
Nina Pfrenger, TAMU Mechanical Engineering Student

Social Learning: Is Big Brother Watching? Torah Perspective for Privacy in Modern Society
Rabbi Chaim Lazaroff, Chabad of Uptown

The Utterances for an Eternity
Sara Matar, Judicial Law Clerk

The Art of Listening
Solomon Berezin, Holistic Health Coach

Is the Torah Still Relevant Today? Keep Living a Life of Inspiration
Talia Voskoboynik, TAMU Graduate, Masters in Accounting

Shavuos Secrets of the Parshah of Numbers - Bamidbar
Ziv Mesilaty, Personal Trainer

Shabbos Parshas Bamidbar and Shavuos
Shavuot Shabbaton Weekend with Rabbi Lev Yakov and Talia Voskoboynik
Sponsored in part by Rafi Benjaminov & Family in honor of the first yartzeit of his father Amnon ben Tova, a"h
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Friday, June 3, Sivan 4
7:30 pm Mincha Services
8:01 pm Shabbat candle lighting
RSVP Required for June First Fridays Shabbos Dinner www.yjphouston.org/talia
Talia: What Getting a Masters Degree Can Teach You About Being a Proud Jew
Talia's Personal Journey in Rediscovering Her True Self

Shabbos, June 4, Sivan 5
9:00 pm Chassidus
10:00 am Shacharis
Followed by Lunch Kiddush
8:00 pm Shabbat Afternoon & Evening Holiday Services 
AFTER 9:00 pm Light Yom Tov Candles
11:30 pm All Night Learn-A-Thon
Lineup of Torah talks on many Jewish subjects! 
Lev Yakov: How To Attain True Emotional and Spiritual Freedom Never Worry Again!
Talia: Is the Torah Still Relevant Today? Keep Living a Life of Inspiration
Many more talks as listed on www.chabaduptown.org/shavuotschedule

Sunday, June 5, Sivan 6
10:00 am Morning Services
* 11am-1pm Special childrens' service w/ games, activities and more!
11:15 am Reading of Ten Commandments & Party
followed by 1 pm dairy kiddush & ice cream party!
Lev Yakov: From Tennis Star to Yeshiva Student
The Life Changing Story of a Nationally Ranked Tennis Player to A Chabad Rabbi
8:00 pm Mincha & Maariv Holiday Services
After 9:00 pm* Light Yom Tov Candles
* From a pre-existing flame.

Monday, June 6, Sivan 7
10:00 am Morning Services
- 11:45 am approx. Yizkor Memorial Service
8:00 pm Mincha Services
9:01 pm Maariv, Havdalla & Yom Tov Ends 

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Have a Good Shabbos!