Dear Friends,
Today, 19 Tammuz, is my Jewish birthday. In Jewish thought on one's birthday Mazalo Gover, one's spiritual energy is at its maximum potential. Therefore, blessings from a birthday boy or girl has special significance and strength. On that note, I would like to wish each and every one of you with blessings of health and success in all of your endeavors, physically and spiritually. May Hashem fulfill all your hearts desires for yourself, your family and the world.
Men, please join me tonight for a traditional Chassidic birthday farbrengen at 9 pm (following the Tanya class at 8).
AUG 8: Tisha B'av Eicha & Screening of Paper Clips - The Movie
On Monday, August 8 at 8:30 pm, join Chabad of Uptown for an evening of the traditional reading of Eicha-Lamentations on the 9th of Av and a screening of the film Paper Clips Project. - Facebook
This day is when we traditionally mourn the destruction of the Temple and all the subsequent tragedies to befall the Jewish people.
This award-winning documentary film tells the story of middle school students from the small southeastern Tennessee city. A simple 8th-grade project evolved into one gaining worldwide attention.
UH Professor of History Barbara Hales will introduce the film. Barbara's publications focus on film history, cultural studies, and intellectual history of the Weimar Republic.
AUG 14: THE WHITE PARTY - Chabad's Young Adults & Professionals
Join us for the 1st Annual White Party at Aroma Classique! - Facebook
Get Dressed in White and Meet 100s of Houston's Young Jewish Adult Community on this special holiday of Tu'BAv - The Jewish Holiday of Romance.
August 14th - 7:30PM. Open Bar - Fun Finger Food and Drinks
RSVP $10 before August 7th and $20 at the Door. Pay online at www.chabaduptown.org/white
Corporate Sponsorships Available contact [email protected]. Co-Sponsored by Aroma Classique
TuB'Av - There were no greater festivals for Israel than the 15th of Av and Yom Kippur. On these days the daughters of Jerusalem would go out... and dance in the vineyards. And what would they say? "Young man, raise your eyes and see which you select for yourself....
AUG 26: Summer closeout Cocktails and Shabbat Dinner
Join Young Professionals For End of Summer Cocktails and Shabbat Dinner! Please feel free to invite your friends, Ages 21-39. Friday Night Services: 7:30PM. Cocktails and Shabbat Meal: 8:30PM
Shabbat Dinner and Open Bar. $10 Before August 24th at 6:00PM - $18 After. RSVP at www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatdinner
This Shabbos kiddush is sponsored in part by Reuven Randy Krumbein in commemoration of the 20 Tammuz yartzeit and in memory of his parents Zev (Billy) and Chaya (Jeanie) Krumbein. May their memory be for a blessing.
Shabbos Parshas Matos
Friday, July 22
Services at 7:30 pm
Light Candles at 8:03 pm | www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatdinner
Shabbos, July 23
Chassidus / Kabbala Study at 9 am
Shacharis at 10 am
Followed by kiddush sponsored by Reuven in memory of his parents
Mincha at 8:05 pm
Ethics of our Fathers Chapter 1
Maariv, Havdalla and Shabbos Ends at 9:00 pm
Living Torah
Sunday, July 24
BLT: Bagels, Lox & Tefillin at 9:30 am
See you on Shabbos!
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie