Good Yom Tov!

• Chanukah is right around the corner! There will be many great events to attend, of course we look forward to seeing at our annual Chanukah party, this year with a Glow in the Dark theme! Come get great door prizes, including light up menorah necklaces! Register in advance and help us prepare accordingly! www.chabaduptown.org/glow for the RSVP links for
  Chanukah Mommy & Me, Glow in the Dark Chanukah and Chanukah Shabbat Dinner!
  Click here for the complete listing of the many Chabad events offered around Houston!
• Do you, or someone you know, need a menorah? We have menorah kits for you! It comes with a menorah, candles, blessings and a dreidle. For a minimum contribution of $1 you will have it made!! :)
• Today is Yud Tes Kislev when Chassidim joyfully celebrate today and tomorrow as the Rosh Hashanah ("new year") of Chassidism (see "Today in Jewish History"), with farbrengens (Chassidic gatherings) and an increased commitment to the ways and teachings of Chassidism. We begin anew the yearly cycle of the daily study of the Tanya, Rabbi Schneur Zalman's major Chassidic work (as part of the "Chitas" daily study program.) Tanya classes are on schedule for today at noon, but, not this evening. Links: The Longer Shorter Way; Today's Tanya Lesson
  Our family will be joining the Chabad Lubavitch Center for a 19 Kislev dinner at 6:30 pm. Let us know if you would like to join us.
• We are very thankful for the wonderful response we have received to our Torah dedication fundraiser! Get in on a piece of history and dedication a letter, word, verse, parsha, Chumash (or more) in our  new Torah! www.chabaduptown.org/torah.
  Your donation in December will also count towards our year end campaign. You can dedicate in the Torah, or you may just want to make a contribution to our year end campaign at www.chabaduptown.org/donate.

Shabbos Parshas Vayeishev
Friday, December 16
Services at 6:30 pm
    Candle lighting at 5:06 pm | RSVP for www.chabaduptown.org/shabbatdinner

Shabbos , December 17
PrePrayer Kabbala Study of Torah Or at 9 am
Shacharis at 10 am
    Followed by kiddush with the best cholent this side of... um, we shall see
Mincha at 5:10 pm
Maariv, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 6:05 pm
Living Torah 15 min. Video of inspiration for the week

With best wishes of a Happy Chanukah!

Rabbi Chaim & Chanie