Yesterday was 22 Shevat, the yahrzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, of righteous memory—wife of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and daughter of the previous Rebbe.
An intensely private person who was rarely seen in public, she chose to keep herself out of the limelight while supporting her husband in vital ways behind the scenes. Those who did have the privilege of interacting with her tell of a regal woman with the poise and confidence that extended beyond the walls of her home.
When the Rebbetzin passed away in 1988, the Rebbe spoke about her silent contributions to his leadership of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, and how we can all learn from the many facets of her life. He encouraged new institutions to be built bearing her name, each impacting another part of the world in memory of this special woman.
Most notably are schools and mikvahs around the world, which to this day continue to be established, ensuring that the legacy of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka lives on in the perpetuation of Jewish continuity and education. Although the Rebbe and Rebbetzin had no biological children of their own, every Jew that was touched by their influence can be counted among the myriads of their spiritual children—including those who were indirectly impacted by the vast reach of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement.
Held annually around the Rebbetzin's yartzeit, Chanie joins 4,000 Chabad-Lubavitch shluchos and guests from across the globe as they renew, recharge and reinvigorate each other. You too can join Chanie virtually on Sunday, beginning 4 pm (Houston time), at the closing banquet ceremony of the largest annual convention of Jewish women leaders in the world! www.chabaduptown.org/kinus
May her memory be a blessing, and may we very soon be reunited with all our departed ancestors and teachers, with the coming of Moshiach!
Good Shabbos!
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie
UPCOMING EVENTS
- 6 Tuesdays, Jan 30 - March 5 - New JLI Course: Advice for Life: The Lubavitcher Rebbe's Guidance for Leading a More Purposeful Life - Experience the Rebbe’s exceptional approach to uncovering timeless meaning in everyday questions of health, work, family, fulfillment, struggle, and inner peace. Register
- Fri. Feb. 2, 6 pm - Rabbi Chaim Rolls on Shabbos - Sushi Shabbat February First Fridays Enjoy a four course Shabbat dinner including Rabbi Chaim's Sushi Rolls and his multi-course cooking with other Young Jewish Professionals, ages 21-39. $18 until Thursday, $25 after. Use promo code: advance www.yjphouston.org/rabbichaimrolls
- Wednesdays, Feb. 7-28, 7:30 pm THE DILEMMA - CYP ACADEMY: Relevant and fascinating topics, paired with delectable dinner. Not every debate needs a bottom line. Sometimes, the dialogue itself is everything. Introducing our new course, THE DILEMMA: step in to the study halls of Babylonia, and take an active role in discussions that are thousands of years old, and yet relevant as ever. www.yjphouston.org/dilemma
- Mondays, Begins Feb. 12 - HalachaU Shabbos Melabein and Boneh Bkeilim - In depth course on laws of opening packages and cleaning stains out of clothing on Shabbos. HalachaU is a weekly class that studies Torah in Depth, with an emphasis on modern application. Register here www.chabaduptown.org/6123170
- Tues., Feb. 20, 12-1:30 pm - Feb. Lunch & Learn Jewish Approach to Mindfulness & Meditation. At the monthly Lunch & Learn the community has an opportunity to enjoy an upscale lunch with like minded friends for a spirited class and discussion! RSVP
- Sunday, March 3, 9am-4pm - Mental Health First Aid Join a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. CEU credits available
- Saturday-Sunday, March 23-24 - Purim Megillah and YJP, Community and Senior Parties - Write this in your calendar for Megillah readings and events! Saturday night we will join forces with YAD for something amazing. Sunday reading and community breakfast, volunteering at Senior homes. and community / family / kids party in the afternoon!
- March 29-31: CYP Encounter Texas - YJP Houston will host an exciting weekend of soulful connections and enriching encounters, fostering personal and spiritual growth. More & RSVP www.chabadyoung.com/tx
Mazel tov to Dayana and Nisan NIsanov on the birth of a baby girl!
Mazel tov to Ziv Mesulaty and Arielle Terk on their engagement!
Shabbos Mevarchim Adar 1, Parshas Yisro
Friday, February 2, 23 Shevat
5:42 pm Shabbos Candle Lighting & Mincha
6:00 pm Kabbolas Shabbos
6:45 pm RSVP for Rabbi Chaim Rolls on Shabbos - February YJP First Fridays www.yjphouston.org/rabbichaimrolls
Shabbos, February 3, 24 Shevat
8:30 am Shabbos Mevarchim Tehillim
10:00 am Shacharis Services
Followed by Shabbos Lunch Kiddush & Farbrengen sponsored in part by Dayana and Nisan Nisanov in honor of the birth their baby girl and also in honor of the birthday of Bob Ullman, may Moshe Shimon bem Alexander Ziskind live and be well in good health, until 120!
5:40 pm Mincha
Seder Niggunim
6:38 pm Maariv, Havdalla and Shabbos ends
Living Torah
Sunday, February 4, 25 Shevat
8:00 am Shacharis
Monday-Friday, February 5-9, 26-30 Shevat
6:45 am Shacharis
Monday Shacharis followed by breakfast sponsored by Fred Zeidman marking the yartzeit and in memory of his mother
Rosh Chodesh Adar 1 - Friday, February 9, 30 Shevat
6:45 am Shacharis
followed by monthly breakfast sponsored by the Melnik family!
Good Shabbos!