You asked, we heard! :) A trip to remember for the whole community! - Many of you have been asking for an opportunity for the community to do a special trip (not just for young professionals). Please take this as a personal invitation to join Chanie and I for an amazing experience of learning and fun, for a weekend of purpose, connection and community…. The National Jewish Retreat is set to launch at the JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, California, August 8-13, 2023. It’s an opportunity to meet and connect with hundreds of like-minded and curious Jews from all different backgrounds and places. A program has been put together that blends learning, entertainment, comfort, and meaning—all so you can discover a deeper sense of Jewish pride and identity. Joined by some of the most sought-after Jewish leaders and thinkers, you can participate in interactive sessions and workshops, whilst enjoying the serenity of these deluxe accommodations! To learn more, visit jretreat.com. USE CODE "EARLY" TO ENJOY AN EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!
PARSHA THOUGHT
As the Cloud of Glory guided the Jewish people's path in the desert, they would respectfully disassemble and pack up the Tabernacle, ready to embark on the next leg of their journey. The entire Jewish camp followed this celestial sign, with the Levites skillfully reassembling the Tabernacle at each new destination. Whether they stayed for years or just a single day, every moment was cherished, and the Tabernacle was meticulously set up with unwavering attention to detail.
In contemplating this narrative, we discover a profound parallel to our present reality. While we eagerly await the arrival of Moshiach and the ultimate return of all Jews to our beloved Promised Land, we embrace the responsibility of establishing vibrant Jewish communities wherever we may reside. Shuls, schools, yeshivas, and other essential institutions are erected with a sense of permanence, knowing that when Moshiach comes, our efforts will be divinely transported to the Holy Land, becoming an integral part of the everlasting Temple in Jerusalem.
Just as our ancestors did not allow the uncertainty of tomorrow to compromise the excellence of today, we too must strive for greatness in all our endeavors. Let us continue to build and nurture our community with unwavering dedication, recognizing that each moment we spend in the service of our heritage is a precious contribution to the bright future we anticipate.
With heartfelt prayers and unwavering faith, may we merit the fulfillment of our dreams today!
Wishing you a joyous and fulfilling week ahead.
Good Shabbos,
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie
Congratulations to the graduates of the most recent YJP Houston CYP Academy course, "Communication: Its Art and Soul." Drawing upon the wisdom of Jewish and Kabbalistic thought, these graduates have mastered the power of effective communication and influence. Armed with the knowledge of words' transformative abilities, they are poised to bring healing, build bridges, and inspire change. With their skills honed and their hearts aligned, these graduates are ready to make a positive impact on the world, using their words as a guiding light in their journey of growth and connection.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Thursday, June 29, 12 pm Lunch & Learn: Heaven, Hell and Afterlife What do Jews believe? why does it matter?
- July 7 All American BBQ July First Fridays Shabbat Dinner www.yjphouston.org/shabbatusa
- July 12-16 CYP Encounter to Mexico City www.chabadyoung.com/mexico or Montauk, NY www.chabadyoung.com/montauk
- Wed. Aug 2 - The White Party - Tu B'av
- August 8-13 National Jewish Retreat, Palm Springs, CA www.jretreat.com
Shabbos Parshas Behaalosecha
Friday, July 9, 20 Sivan
Services at 7:30 pm
Candle Lighting at 8:04 pm
RSVP for Shabbat Dinner www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatdinner
Shabbos, July 10, 21 Sivan
Chassidus at 9 am
Services at 10 am
Shabbos Lunch Kiddush
Study of Rebbe Teachings 6:30 pm
Mincha at 8:05 pm
Pirkei Avot Chapter 2
Maariv, Havdalla and Shabbos ends at 9:03 pm
Living Torah
Sunday, July 11, 22 Sivan
Shacharis at 8:00 am
Mon.-Fri. July 12-16, 23-27 Sivan
Shacharis at 6:45 am
Good Shabbos!