Chabad Security Alert

Looking to enhance the divine security of your home? Consider participating in our mezuzah campaign!

As mentioned in this week's Torah portion, there are three Hebrew words – “olam” (world), “shanah” (year), and “nefesh” (soul), which represent the primary elements of the universe – space, time, and life. Everything in the world can be categorized under these three elements.. By placing a mezuzah on the doorways in our homes, we are fulfilling the commandment to inscribe the words of Hashem on the doorposts of our houses and on our gates, as a symbol of our commitment to the divine presence in our daily lives.

Through the generous sponsorship of the Pfrenger family, we are excited to offer up to two free mezuzahs for your home, to be placed on any doorways that do not yet have one. This is an opportunity to upgrade your home's divine security and ensure that holiness endures in your daily life.

Likewise, on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year, the high priest, who was the holiest living person, would enter the Holy of Holies, the most sacred place on earth. This event represented the entire universe.

Although this happened only once a year, the fact that it is mentioned in the Torah suggests that it is relevant to our daily lives. The message conveyed to us is that no matter what situation we find ourselves in, we should strive to find and draw out the best, the holiest, in it for the benefit of the universe.

In other words, we have the potential to transform every moment of our lives into a Yom Kippur-like experience where we connect with G-d at the core of our being, ensuring that holiness prevails all the time.

Shabbat shalom,

Rabbi Chaim & Chanie

P.S.  To learn more and participate in this mezuzah campaign, visit our website at www.chabaduptown.org/divinesecurity.

Upcoming Events:

• Wed.-Sun., May 3-7 Antigua Guatemala Trip - An adventurous weekend of nature, soulfulness, and connection with fellow young Jewish professionals.  www.yjphouston.org/guatemala
• Fri. May 5, 7:30 pm - Cinco de Shabbat May First Fridays, Pesach Sheni - Enjoy a Mexican Themed evening with other Young Jewish Professionals over Shabbat Dinner. www.yjphouston.org/cinco2023
• Mon. May 8, 8 pm - Lag B'Omer Artisan raBBiQ - Experience the mystical insights of this unique not-so-famous Jewish Holiday, with live music and BBQ with TV chef Rabbi Chaim. www.yjphouston.org/raBBiQ

🍦 Shavuot, Thursday-Shabbat, May 25-27 🧈:
www.chabaduptown.org/shavuotschedule

• Wed. May 24, 8 pm - Shavuos Treats and Eats Cooking Club! Prepare Shavuos holiday treats while we discuss what's behind the custom of eating dairy products on Shavuos
• Thurs., May 25, 11:30 pm Shavuos All Night Learn-A-Thon
• Fri. May 26, 11:15 am Shavuos Reading of Ten Commandments & Party followed by 1 pm dairy kiddush & ice cream party!
• Sat. May 27 11:45 am approx. - Shavuos Yizkor Memorial Service

Shabbos Parshas Acharei-Kedoshim

Friday, April 28, 7 Iyar
Services at 7:30 pm
Candle Lighting at 7:39 pm
Omer Count 23
RSVP for Shabbat Dinner www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatdinner

Shabbos, April 29, 8 Iyar
Chassidus at 9 am
Services at 10 am
Shabbos Kiddush sponsored by Michael Allon marking the yartzeit and in memory of his mother Rivka bas Aliza, obm and by Stefan Abergel in memory of his father Masud ben Masuda ben Shalom, obm.
Torah Study of Rebbe's teachings at 6 pm
Mincha at 7:40 pm
Pirkei Avot Chapter 3
Maariv, Havdalla and Shabbos ends at 8:35 pm
Omer Count 24
Living Torah

Sunday, April 30, 9 Iyar
Shacharis at 8:00 am

Mon.-Fri. May 1-5, 10-14 Iyar
Shacharis at 6:45 am

Friday, May 5, is Pesach Sheni & YJP Cinco de Shabbat First Fridays.

Good Shabbos!