The Rebbes of Chabad would say: "As one establishes oneself on Shabbat Bereishis, so goes the rest of the year." This Shabbos, known as Shabbat Bereishis, is rich with opportunity and potential. It is the first Shabbat as we dive into the routine of the new year, following a month of High Holy Days and festivities. Most shuls keep the white curtain over the ark and the white Torah mantles on for this Shabbat, as a bridge between the two.
It is a time of new beginnings, and the opportunity to gather all the inspiration we’ve accumulated over the holidays use it to infuse our year with holiness.
May this be the beginning of many good things for all of us, with blessings and health for our ourselves, our community and our families.
Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie
Sukkos and Simchas Torah was off the hook with great celebrations! In observance of Yom Tov and Shabbos we only have pictures in our minds of the hundreds of the community who enjoyed themselves in the sukkah and danced with the Torah on SImchas Torah!
Check out the pics of the YJP Houston Sat night Biltong and Beer Garden event with YAD and Moishe House, here!
Upcoming October Events:
- 6 Tuesdays, Nov 1-Dec 6, 7:30- 9:00 PM New JLI Course: My G-d - Defining the Divine Click here to register
- Nov. 4 6:30 pm - Fall Edition - Nov. First Fridays www.yjphouston.org/fall22
- Nov. 9, 9 am - 5:00 pm - Mental Health First Aid Training at Jewish Federation - Click here to register and for further info
Upcoming CYP Encounter Trips:
- Nov. 30-Dec. 4 - Antigua, Guatemala
- Dec. 9-11 - Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA
- Jan. 13-15, 2022 - NYC Shabbaton
Shabbos Mevarchim Cheshvan, Parshas Bereishis
Friday, October 21, 26 Tishrei
Candle Lighting at 6:27 pm
Services at 6:30 pm
RSVP for Shabbat Dinner www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatdinner
Shabbos October 22, 27 Tishrei
Tehillim at 8:30 am
Services at 10 am
11 am Hakhel Youth Shabbos davening, Torah, treats and games in honor of the birthday and refuah shleima of Chava Guta bas Henya Chasya
Followed by Shabbos Mevarchim lunch Kiddush & Farbrengen
Mincha at 6:25 pm
Torah Study
Maariv, Havdalla and Shabbos ends at 7:20 pm
Living Torah
Sunday October 23, 28 Tishrei
Shacharis at 8:00 am
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan, Tuesday & Wednesday, Oct. 25 & 26
Shacharis at 6:45 am
followed by monthly Rosh Chodesh breakfasts!
Good Shabbos!