It’s been nearly three weeks since our nation, the Jewish people, has been forever changed.
Three weeks of grief and mourning, of intense prayer and increased mitzvot, of our heroic soldiers and citizens putting themselves in harm's way to protect their brothers and sisters.
If there is one thing that the past three weeks have taught us, it is that we are one people, chosen by G-d, and destined for a higher purpose. Gone are all the superficial differences. We’ve seen Jews from all walks of life rise above the fray and unite in ways that are at once extraordinarily heartbreaking and deeply uplifting.
It is this togetherness, this oneness, this unity, that the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory, repeatedly assured will be the primary vehicle for G-d's blessings of safety and success of our people.
Please remember throughout the coming days and weeks that every single one of our prayers and mitzvot (including our charity) plays a crucial role for the safety and security of our brothers and sisters in Israel! For our existence as a people throughout the millennia is a supra-natural one, dependent entirely on the blessings and protection of our Creator.
With prayerful wishes for the safety of our people everywhere—especially in the Holy Land, healing to the injured, safe return of our hostages, and that Israel’s leaders have the strength and fortitude to follow the Torah’s directives to act decisively for the protection our people.
Shabbat shalom!
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie
Upcoming Events:
- 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
- Friday, Nov. 3, 6:30 pm - Israel Shabbat of Unity - Nov. First Fridays - Enjoy an Israeli themed Shabbat dinner with other Young Jewish Professionals, in honor of our Brothers & Sisters in Israel! Bring your friends, ages 21-39 and unite as a community for an evening of Song, Prayer & Strength! www.yjphouston.org/shabbatunity
- Tuesday, Nov. 7, 12-1:30 pm - November Lunch & Learn WAR IN ISRAEL - It is a difficult time for Jewish people. Israel is at war. What can we do to help? How can we deal with the fear and anxiety? RSVP
Mazel tov to Danielle Resh and Noam Fisher on their wedding this weekend!
Shabbos Parshas Lech Lecha
Friday, October 27, 12 Cheshvan
Candle Lighting & Mincha 6:21 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:30 pm
RSVP for Shabbat Dinner www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatdinner
Shabbos, October 28, 13 Cheshvan
Torah Study - Torah Or at 9 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by Shabbos Lunch Kiddush
Study of Rebbe Teachings 5:15 pm
Mincha at 6:20 pm
Torah Study
Maariv, Havdalla and Shabbos ends at 7:15 pm
Living Torah
Sunday, October 29, 14 Cheshvan
Shacharis at 8:00 am
Monday-Friday, October 29-Nov. 3, 15-19 Cheshvan
Shacharis at 6:45 am
Good Shabbos!