Packed house at the beautiful JW Marriott only surpassed by the beauty of the Jewish people joining in
song and prayer! Thank you for making it so special and for being so welcoming to those who may have joined us for the first time.
Thank you to all those that assisted to make everything run so smoothly! Chazan Daniel Gavin did a wonderful job leading the prayers. Mendel Galperin, beautifully read from the Torah. Sarah Galperin ran the amazing youth services (reports are the kids were simply crying not to go home). The soft lobby couches also deserved to be thanked for providing a wonderful place to hang for the Yom Kippur afternoon break. Oh, and Chanie did a fantastic job on the Break The Fast spread. Most importantly, thank you to all those that assisted moving in and out of the hotel, especially late at night after an arduous fast.
Sampling from the mailbag:
- "I wanted to thank you for this fantastic Yom Kippur experience that we’ve been through the past two days. It was the first time I spend the high holidays away from my home, my family and I felt extremely comfortable joining you and the community in the service. F.L"
- "Thank you so much!! I had a great time and I learned a lot as well!! You, your family, and community were all so welcoming, I already know I want to come back for more!! :) A.D"
- "I remember when we first came, there were maybe 4 rows of a few chairs on each side...and Chanie would go get more chairs as more people kept coming! And now look! Wow! Fantastic how many people you are reaching. B.K."
- "It's the warmth, welcome, and spiritual inspiration you and Chanie bring to Uptown Chabad that moves us (your young professionals clan). So, thank you for all the hard work you and Chanie put into the programs, and shana tova! K.N."
Sukkos in here! Chanie's family will be joining us for these eight days of joy! The full Sukkos and Simchas Torah schedule, click here.
The Sukkah will be open and available all week for public use. Come bring and take your lunch break in our Sukkah!
Highlights:
- Sun. Sept. 30, Community Sukkos Dinner Under the Stars
In our huge Sukkah at Chabad of Uptown. Celebrate this beautiful Holiday in style, along with family and friends! Services begins at 7:00 pm, and dinner at 8:00 pm will include a delicious full-course meal, lively songs, and fun... It all takes place at the largest Sukkah in Uptown!
- Wed. Oct. 3: Young Pros, Jewish Expression under Russian Oppression
Chanie's father, Rabbi Schleima Galperin, will be joining us for Sukkos and will talk about the "Mesirus Nefesh" of living as a Jew under the oppressive communist regime. FREE dinner and Sukka mitzvah at the same time!!! - Fri. Oct. 5: Young Professionals "First Fridays" Sukkot Dinner Under the Stars
Join Young Professionals for the monthly Shabbat Dinner, this month is the HUGE Uptown Sukkah under the Stars!!! Sponsored in part in honor of the engagement of Ady Fisberg to Matt Levine! Please feel free to invite your friends. - Mon. Oct. 8: Simchas Torah Bash! - 2 MIN PROMO VIDEO
For all of you that joined us last year, you know the drill. Get ready to celebrate Chabad-style! Come join us for an unbelievable, all night, happy, thrilling, stress-relieving, dance-til-you-drop, beyond belief and total excitement, feast-on-amazing-foods, l'chaims and fun for all Simchat Torah Party! It doesn't matter if you're not religious, it doesn't matter if you're only Jew-"ish". At Chabad everyone's welcome because the only thing that matters is your willingness to celebrate!
Shabbos Parshas Haazinu
Friday, Sept 28
Services at 7:00 pm
Candle Lighting at 6:52 pm
Shabbos, Sept 29
PrePrayer Kabbala Study at 9 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by Shabbos Kiddush
Mincha at 6:55 pm
Maariv, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 7:46 pm
Living Torah
Sukkos First Days Schedule
Sun., Sept. 30
- 8:30 am Shacharis
- 9:00 am BLT = Bagels, Lox & Tefillin
- 6:50 pm Light Holiday Candles
- 7:00 pm Mincha & Evening Services
- 8:00 pm Sukkot Holiday Community Dinner - Under the Stars! - RSVP
Mon., Oct. 1
- 10:00 am Morning Services
- Lulav & Etrog Available for public use
- 6:50 pm Mincha & Evening Services (Maariv)
- After 7:42 pm Light Holiday Candles
Tues., Oct. 2
- 10:00 am Morning Services
- Lulav & Etrog available for public use
- 6:50 pm Evening Services
- 7:41 pm Havdalla & Holiday Ends
Have a good Shabbos!
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie
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