Are you in Israel?
It would be our honor if you can join Rabbi Chaim to celebrate Mendel completing his semicha in a small private and short ceremony in the shul where he studied in the Nachlaot neighborhood of Jerusalem. This Sunday, the eve of Yud Beis Tammuz, July 10, at 7 pm in the Beit Kneset Batei Rand. Please message Rabbi Chaim if he should expect you. If you don't have his phone number, you can reply to this email.
This week we read in Chukas about the passing of Aharon the High Priest, brother of Miriam and Moses. The Torah describes the mourning that ensued as “all encompassing”—every single Jew of that generation mourned.
Aharon was known as a man of peace. In addition to his duties as High Priest, he spent all his time pursuing peace, looking for ways to help people reconcile, going out of his way to bring people together. In fact, the great sage Hillel once said that Aharon is who we should all strive to emulate: "Be a disciple of Aharon; love peace, pursue peace, love G‑d's creations, and bring them closer to Torah."
It is for this reason that when he passed away, the loss was felt throughout the entire Jewish nation.
As a Rabbi, one is constantly looking for ways to be the provider and maintainer of peace. May Mendel's new title of Rabbi grant him the wisdom to provide peace, and may we also all learn from Aharon and be the reason that the land of Israel be place of peace and that the whole world becomes a most peaceful place for all mankind – with the coming of Moshiach!
Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Game Night Shabbat (08.05.22) - Game themed Shabbat dinner and interactive games throughout the night.
- Thursday, August 11 - Tu B'Av The White Party - Join us for the annual party of the year in summer white cocktail attire for an evening of entertainment and fun on this special holiday of Tu B'Av! Check out these 2019 preCovid photos!
- Blood Drive (08.14.22) - Donate blood and save a life as we host a blood drive at Chabad of Uptown! Click here to reserve your spot!
- August 18-21 - YJP Encounter with Panama City! An adventurous weekend of nature, soulfulness, and connection with fellow young Jewish professionals. LIMITED SPACE. www.yjphouston.org/panama
Shabbos Parshas Chukas
Friday, July 8, Tammuz 9
Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat Services 7:30 pm
Candle Lighting 8:08 pm
RSVP for Shabbat Dinner www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatdinner
Shabbos, July 9, Tammuz 10
Chassidus with Ziv at 9 am
Morning Service 10:00 am
Followed by lunch Buffet Kiddush
Mincha Service 8:05 pm
Ethics of our Fathers Ch. 5
Maariv Havdalla and Shabbos Ends 9:06 pm
Living Torah
Sunday, July 10, Tammuz 11 - Shacharis at 8:00 am
Mon.-Fri.., July 11-15, Tammuz 12-16 - Shacharis at 6:45 am
Good Shabbos!