This Tuesday, we will have our next popular Lunch & Learn, to discuss and make relevant the "Heart of Prayer", as we explore the spirit of prayer in time for the High Holidays. Please let us know if you plan on attending.
For 40 years, as the Jewish people wandered in the desert, Moses instilled within them steadfast faith in G-d and commitment to Torah’s ways. In this week’s Torah portion, Moses tells them that now, days before his own passing, they’ve finally reached the stage of Torah being practical and relevant to their lives.
Until that point, everything they were taught was still somewhat abstract. But Moses never gave up on them, trusting that they would eventually come around to recognizing the importance of living with the word of G-d in their everyday lives. Now, after four decades of learning from Moses, it finally happened; and from that point on, every Jew, in any generation and in every situation, can easily attain that closeness with G-d.
This is especially true as we look toward the High Holidays, when every Jew—regardless of how Torah observant they are throughout the year—has the opportunity to connect closely with G-d. All we need to do is show up and reap the benefits of this relationship.
Good Shabbos!
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie
UPCOMING EVENT
- Tues., Sept 12, 12-1:30 pm - Community 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
- Friday, Sept 29 & Sat. Sept. 30, 8 pm - Community Sukkos Dinner Under the Stars - RSVP
- Saturday, Sept 30, 8 pm - Moishe House & YJP Houston - Micasa Sukkasa Sukkot Holiday Dinner Under the Stars - RSVP
- Tues., Oct. 3, 12-1:30 pm - Community Lunch & Learn: Spiritual Shelter: Finding Purpose in the Sukkah - RSVP
- Wed. Oct 4 - YJP & J-Hype Sukkos Smoke Shack Party - Young professionals Sukkah BBQ party with Authentic Texas Smoked Meat BBQ by the Kosher Smoke Shack, Open Bar, Great Music, Great People and Lulav & Etrog Shaking. Early Bird (till September 15) - $15 Use coupon code "smoke", Regular Ticket - $30, Can't wait to see you! - RSVP
- 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
Shabbos Selichos Parshas Nitzavim-Vayelech
Friday, September 8, 22 Elul
Candle Lighting at 7:18 pm
Services at 7:30 pm
RSVP for Shabbat Dinner www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatdinner
Shabbos, September 9, 23 Elul
Shabbos "Mevarchim" Tehillim at 8:30 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by Shabbos Lunch Kiddush & Farbrengen
Study of Rebbe Teachings 6:30 pm
Mincha at 7:15 pm
Pirkei Avot Chapter 5 & 6
Maariv, Havdalla and Shabbos ends at 8:10 pm
Living Torah
Selichot at Chabad of Uptown will be after halachic midnight, this Saturday night at 1:15 am
Sunday, September 10, 24 Elul
Shacharis at 8:00 am
Monday-Friday, Sept 11-15, 25-29 Elul
Join Rabbi Chaim for Selichos and Shacharis at Chabad Lubavitch Center at 10900 Fondren Road
Minyan #1: 6:15 am: Selichos, 6:45 am: Shacharis
Minyan #2: 7:30 am: Selichos, 8:10 am: Shacharis
Good Shabbos!