Chaya Mushka joined me (Rabbi Chaim) along with tens of thousands (including our dear Josh Neuman) for a visit to 770 and the Ohel, to commemorate the Rebbe's 19th yartzeit this past Tuesday, Gimmel Tammuz. As I spent many hours in study and in line for a chance to spend a few minutes at the Ohel on this auspicious day, I recalled the reason why the Rebbe touched me and so many others so deeply.
While being the most non-judgmental loving human being, he also demanded the greatest potential from each person who crossed his path. This dual loving, yet strong, hand inspires so many to achieve great things they never thought imaginable. He reminded us, often without saying a word, that we have the potential to become focused and inspired people. He made us realize that it is possible for us to become what we are supposed to be - images of G-d, here to make His world a holy place.
One such person is our Gabbai. Dr. Alan Croock truly took on a character of a loving gabbai, welcoming each and every person who crossed the threshold of our shul with a calm and peaceful demeanor. We are so happy for Alan & Chagit's opportunity to make aliya to Israel. Please join us at our L'chaim for our Gabbai on June 23! If You are going to be out for that Sunday, you are welcome to join one of the four Shabbatons in his honor as well. Please consider dedicating something and reserve your place at one of these events. www.chabaduptown.org/gabbai.
This Wednesday we will have Jewish Bar Trivia for young professionals at 8 pm with free pizza dinner!
Challenge yourself to all kinds of questions! Join us!
Shabbos Parshas Chukas
Friday, June 14
Services at 7:30 pm
Candle Lighting at 8:03 pm
Shabbos, June 15
Preprayer Kabbala Study of Torah Or at 9 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by Shabbos Kiddush
Mincha at 8:05 pm
Ethics of our Fathers, Chapter 5
Maariv, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 9:06 pm
Living Torah
Sunday, June 16
Shacharis at 8:30 am
BLT = Bagels, lox & Tefillin at 9 am
Have a good Shabbos!
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie