This week’s Torah portion continues Moses’s parting words to the Jewish people in the weeks leading up to his passing. He shared with them many important messages for the present and the future, but one thing that stands out is the following verse: “This day you have become a people to G‑d.”
Although the Jewish people had officially become “G-d’s people” when they received the Torah at Mount Sinai, Moses was reminding them that the covenant they have with G-d is renewed on a daily basis. Every day, when we wake up, we once again become G-d’s people, committed to our relationship with Him. And He, in turn, commits to His relationship with us.
This is similar to what is accomplished every year on Rosh Hashanah, when we officially “crown” G-d as king of the universe. But in truth, this happens every day of the year, each time we pray to G-d perform a mitzvah. A relationship that is constantly being renewed is one that will always endure, despite ups and downs. With the mutual commitment on both sides, and a daily renewal, we are assured of a perpetual relationship with G-d.
Good Shabbos!
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
- Friday, Sept. 1, 7:30 pm: Hawaiian Shabbat for Fire Victims - YJP Sept First Fridays - Enjoy a Hawaiian themed Shabbat dinner with other Young Jewish Professionals, benefiting Maui fire disaster victims! www.yjphouston.org/fireshabbat
- Tues., Sept 12, 12-1:30 pm - Lunch & Learn: Heart of Prayer: Explore the Spirit of Prayer in time for the High Holidays - RSVP
DAYS OF AWE
- Sun., Sept. 10 (AKA Sat. night Sept. 9) 1:15 am - Midnight Selichos Kickoff
- Fri.-Sun., Sept 15-17 - Rosh Hashana Services, Dinners and Luncheons - RSVP
- Sun-Mon, Sept 24-25 - Yom Kippur Services and Break Fast - RSVP
DAYS OF JOY
- Fri.-Sun., Sept. 29-Oct. 1 - Sukkos Services & Dinner Under the Stars - RSVP
- Tues., Oct. 3, 12-1:30 pm - Lunch & Learn: Spiritual Shelter: Finding Purpose in the Sukkah - RSVP
- Wed. Oct 4 - YJP & J-Hype Sukkos Smoke Shack Party
- Fri.-Sun., Oct. 6-8 - Simchas Torah
JOIN CHABAD OF UPTOWN FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS
Chabad of Uptown looks forward to celebrating the holidays with you. Our doors are to the entire Jewish community to daven and to celebrate, regardless of background or affiliation.
For the complete schedule of services, to RSVP for holiday dinners or lunches, visit www.chabaduptown.org/services.
Now is also the time to join or renew your voluntary membership to Chabad. Your partnership allows us to provide free, open and welcoming services to all, for the holidays and year round! www.chabaduptown.org/membership
Mazel tov to Shachar and Roni Urunbaev on the birth of a baby girl!
Shabbos Parshas Ki Savo
Friday, September 1, 15 Elul
Candle Lighting at 7:26 pm
Services at 7:30 pm
RSVP for Hawaiian Shabbat for Fire Victims - YJP Sept First Fridays www.yjphouston.org/fireshabbat
Shabbos, September 2, 16 Elul
Chassidus at 9 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by Shabbos Lunch Kiddush & Farbrengen sponsored by Elchonon & Naomi Reizes celebrating Shaindel and Reela's first year of life!
Study of Rebbe Teachings 6:30 pm
Mincha at 7:25 pm
Pirkei Avot Chapter 3 & 4
Maariv, Havdalla and Shabbos ends at 8:19 pm
Living Torah
Sunday & Monday, September 3-4, 17-18 Elul
Shacharis at 8:00 am
Monday, Labor Day, Baby Naming & Breakfast in honor of baby of Michaela Okon
Tues.-Fri., Sept 4-8, 18-22 Elul
Shacharis at 6:45 am
Good Shabbos!