Dear Friends,
We look forward to seeing you at the fastest, fast in town at Chabad of Uptown! Please read the important notes below about Yom Kippur, Sukkos & Simchas Torah.
With wishes for a Gmar Chasima Tova,
Rabbi Chaim, Chanie & Clan
Wed., Oct. 8
Yom Kippur starts at 6:41 pm
6:41 pm Candle Lighting - Usher in the holiday by adding some light to the world
7:00 pm Kol Nidrei - A short moving service that will get you in the Yom Kippur spirit
Sermon: Hakhel! How can we unite the Jewish people, so fragmented and denominational?
Thurs., Oct. 9
9:30 am Shacharis Morning Services goes till about 3:30pm. Stop by at some point for as long as you feel you can handle. The inspirational services and humor will help you get though the fast.
12:30 pm approx. Yizkor Memorial Service in memory of your parents following an inspiring
Sermon: Your Last Lecture; What wisdom would you give your loved ones if you knew it was your last chance?
5:00 pm Mincha Service - The Day is almost done but…
6:30 pm Neilah Service closing prayers - The gates of heaven are literally open for your prayers for the last hour of the day: don’t miss the opportunity.
7:35 pm Havdalla & Break the Fast Light Buffet -Congratulations you made it! Enjoy bagels, lox, cream cheese and spreads and wish each other a sweet new year.
Notes about the service:
All prayer books are in English and Hebrew! Services are geared towards the average Uptonian. They are designed to be comfortable for beginners and veterans alike. Many readings, and all instructions and explanations (ok, and the jokes), will be done in English.
Sukkos (Oct. 13-20):
If you want to order a special Yanover Esrog and Lulav please let me know (they run from $100-250, depending on its beauty) and we will hook you up with a set.
Everyone is welcome to join us at our home near (and for services at) Chabad Lubavitch Center on Fondren for Sukkos & Simchas Torah. (Due to technical difficulties, there will not be a sukkah nor services at Uptown this year. Please G-d next year, in Jerusalem! If not, we'll have a sukkah next year at our future own place and space in Uptown).
It is a tradition to hang out in the sukkah as you would in your own house. So everyone is welcome to come and chill whenever they want - at our home - 7743 Portal Drive.
In addition – there are traditional Sukkos dinners on Monday, Tuesday & Friday nights, Lunches on Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday - we would love to have you, just shoot us an email...
Sunday, Oct. 19: There will be a Sukkos Extravaganza - a Hakhel gathering from 2-6pm at the newly expanded campus at the Chabad Lubavitch Center with Rides, Delicious Barbecue, Music, Dancing & Joy!
Shemini Atzeres & Simchas Torah (Oct. 20-22):
Not to mention the dancing and parties on Shmini Atzeres and Simchas Torah at the biggest party in town at Chabad on Fondren. Everyone is invited to join some or all of them. Party like your ancestors!