The updates from Israel are deeply distressing. In this critical time, we all ask: What can I do for Israel? How can I help my brothers and sisters in the Holy Land?
The Torah teaches us (and history has repeatedly demonstrated) that our physical protection is intrinsically connected to our spiritual activism. When we pray or dedicate a good deed to our brothers and sisters in Israel, we create a spiritual defense shield for them that will help them through difficult and dangerous times.
In previous times of challenge, the Rebbe shared specific positive actions that Jews worldwide can take for the benefit of Israel and its people: Pray, light Shabbat candles, wrap tefillin, check your mezuzahs, donate to the relief fund, purchase a letter in the unity Torah, and nurture your faith.
Now is the time to act. If one deed is powerful, many deeds have an even greater impact.
On Wednesday night it was wonderful to come together as a community to daven for Israel! Our tefillos and actions count!
We need all hands on deck for the spiritual brigade! Please join us tonight for a special evening together, a community candle lighting and Shabbat dinner in solidarity with Israel. Of all weeks, we encourage you to come to shul and join us to light the Shabbos candles and uplifting services. To RSVP for Shabbat dinner, click www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatdinner
With prayers for our brothers and sisters in the holy land,
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie
P.S. Now more than ever, we need to study Torah! We have two dynamic upcoming courses to learn the Jewish approach to meditation (YJP) & kabbala (Community).
- In light of the situation, we delayed the CYP Academy Meditation from Sinai 4-part course by one week. to Oct. 18. If you are a YJP, you don't want to miss this opportunity!
- The general community is encouraged to join JLI's newest 6-part course on Tuesday, The World of Kabbalah.
- More details in the upcoming events below!
Chabad of Israel had launched a war room to coordinate all efforts across Israel. Currently, over 10,000 Chabad rabbis and rebbetzins and volunteers are spending nights and days, doing all they can for the people of Israel.
Key priorities include:
- Bereaved Families: With so many victims, families often feel alone. Every family is visited by Chabad personnel, to be there for them in their darkest moments.
- Hostages: In towns and cities across Israel, Chabad representatives provide support, food, and whatever families of hostages and missing persons may need.
- The Injured: In every hospital, dedicated Chabad Houses provide for the spiritual and emotional needs of those injured. This will continue through the long road to recovery.
- The IDF: Chabad teams visit IDF bases on the frontlines and in the heartland, bringing hot meals, hygiene products, mitzvah opportunities, and cheer to support our brave troops.
- The South: In Sderot, Ofakim, Ashkelon and other towns in Israel’s south which have been hard bit by the infiltrators and continued missile barrages, Chabad teams are reaching out to residents, dispensing welfare checks, mental counseling, material and spiritual support for all, especially the homebound.
And they need your help! All donations go directly to Chabad of Israel's central “war room,” which is coordinating the efforts and providing the support and funds to make it all possible.
CLICK HERE FOR FRONT LINE NEWS UPDATES AND TO DONATE
Upcoming Events:
- Friday night, Oct. 13, 6:15 pm www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatdinner
6:15 pm Candle Lighting, 6:35 pm Shabbat Service, 7:45 pm Community Shabbat dinner - Wednesdays, Oct. 18-Nov 8 | 7:30 pm - CYP Academy 4-Part Course - Meditation From Sinai: Jewish Spirituality: Mindful awareness and Divine spirituality to help you think, feel, and live more deeply. Join us on our 4-week journey over delectable dinner, connecting with our inner selves, and becoming mindful of the world around us, with the secrets that the Jewish people have had for over 3000 years. COST: $36 Registration Required. Complimentary access for CHAI Club Members, Use Coupon Code “chai”. www.yjphouston.org/meditation
VOUCHERS: Join CYP Academy and receive $200 credit for each four part course successfully completed towards any CYP Encounter Trip Experience! Come to 3 courses and go to Morocco in June for only$2600$599! - 6 Tuesdays, Oct 31st - Dec 5th 2023 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM - JLI: The World of Kabbalah: Discover the core mystical and spiritual teachings of Kabbalah and their relevance to everyday life. You’ll learn to think like a Jewish mystic and gain powerful insights to fuel deeper self-understanding and personal growth. Curious why there’s so much buzz around Kabbalah? Discover it for yourself by attending The World of Kabbalah. Course syllabus and to register click here
Shabbos Mevarchim Parshas Bereishis
Friday, October 13, 28 Elul
Community Candle Lighting Ceremony 6:15 pm
Services at 6:35 pm
Candle Lighting at 6:35 pm
RSVP for Shabbat Dinner www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatdinner
Shabbos, October 14, 29 Elul
Shabbos Mevarchim Tehillim at 8:30 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by Shabbos Mevarchim Lunch Kiddush & Farbrengen
Study of Rebbe Teachings 5:30 pm
Mincha at 6:30 pm
Torah Study
Maariv, Havdalla and Shabbos ends at 7:28 pm
Living Torah
Sunday, Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan, October 15, 30 Tishrei
Shacharis at 8:00 am
Followed by monthly Rosh Chodesh breakfast
Monday, Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan, October 16, 1 Cheshvan
Shacharis at 6:45 am
Followed by monthly Rosh Chodesh breakfast
Tuesday-Friday, October 17-20, 2-5 Cheshvan
Shacharis at 6:45 am
Good Shabbos!