The Seders may be behind us, but Pesach does not end with the Seders. After the first two days of the holiday, there are four “intermediate” days, followed by two more days of holiday, with the seventh day of Pesach tonight commemorating the day that the Jewish people miraculously crossed the Red Sea, a week after escaping Egypt.
Let's close out the holiday together for the Yom Tov of the last days of Pesach. Holidays are special when celebrated with friends and family. Please see the schedule below and let us know when you will join us.
The highlights: We will host holiday dinners and luncheons, late night Torah learning (tonight), yizkor (Sunday midday) and Moshiach Seudah (Sunday 5:30 pm).
The final day of Pesach celebrates the future redemption with the coming of Moshiach. To highlight this, there is a custom to have a special “Moshiach’s Meal” in the final hours of the day, where we eat matzah, drink four more cups of wine, and pray that indeed this be the last time we celebrate the holiday in exile.
We pray that the declaration at the end of the Seder be more than just words, but that next year—and even sooner—we will actually be in Jerusalem with Moshiach!
Good Shabbos and Good Yom Tov!
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie Lazaroff
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS:
- Sunday, April 20 - Moshiach Seudah - Following the custom of the Baal Shem Tov, founder of Chassidism, Passover concludes with a "Feast of Moshiach."
- Thursdays, May 1-22 at 10:30am - Mommy and Me with Chanale Cohen - Nurturing and engaging program designed for mothers and babies (newborn to 2 years) to learn, play, and connect in a warm Jewish environment. - www.chabaduptown.org/mommy
- Tuesday, May 6th - Lunch 'N Learn: "Counting With Purpose: A mystical journey through the Omer count" with Rabbi Yosef Cohen. RSVP at Chabaduptown.org/lunch
UPCOMING YJP EVENTS:
- Wed-Sun., May 7-11 - CYP Encounter Guatemala - Join us for an adventurous weekend of nature, soulfulness, and connection with fellow young Jewish professionals. www.chabadyoung.com/gua
- Wed.-Thurs., July 2-10 - CYP Israel Volunteer Trip - Meaningful, memorable and amazing volunteering trip to Israel this summer, eligible ages 18-50 —and the price is insane - as low at $599! www.yjphouston.org/israeltrip
MEAL OF MOSHIACH
Sunday, April 20, 5:30 pm (starting with Mincha)
Just when you thought you had seen it all! This day, the final day of Pesach, emphasizes an even higher Freedom! It is dedicated to our imminent and final redemption.
Following the custom of the Baal Shem Tov, founder of Chassidism, Pesach concludes with a "Feast of Moshiach." This festive meal complete with Matzah and, yes, four cups of wine, begins before sunset. It is the perfect way to spiritually take leave of Pesach and open our consciousness to the coming redemption.
Free of Charge, RSVP Appreciated.
SHABBOS PESACH LAST DAYS PESACH FINAL DAYS
FRIDAY, APRIL 18 | PESACH DAY
Evening Service 7:30 pm
Candle Lighting 7:33 pm
Omer Count, At Night 6
Shabbat & Holiday Dinner - RSVP
SATURDAY, APRIL 19 | PESACH DAY 7
Late Night Torah Study (AKA Fri. night) 12:00 am
Morning Service 10:00 am
Lunch Kiddush After Service- RSVP
Evening Service 7:30 pm
Omer Count, at night 7
Light Candles AFTER 8:28 pm
Shabbat & Holiday Dinner - RSVP
SUNDAY, APRIL 20 | PESACH DAY 8
Morning Service 10:00 am
Yizkor Memorial Service 11:30 am
Lunch Kiddush After Service- RSVP
Mincha Service 5:30 pm
Moshiach Meal 6:00 pm
Evening Service 8:30 pm
Omer Count, at night 8
Havdalla & Holiday Ends 8:29 pm