Shechyanu, vkimanu, vhigianu lazman hazeh!
On January 6, 2011 we began an indescribable journey every Thursday through the life altering wisdom of the Tanya. The Tanya is "a longer, shorter way" of a roadmap for life, that actually gets you to where you want to go. In perfect timing, today, our noon class concluded a three year intense study of the Alter Rebbe's magnificent work of Likkutei Amarim, the 53 chapter, first section of the Tanya. This evening marks the "Rosh Hashana of Chassidus", the day the Alter Rebbe was released from prison and embarked on a new era to disemminate his teachings with even greater strength.
Our sages teach, Mtalmidai yoser m'kulam - from students one learns more than from all. I certainly am familiar with the pages, ideas and teachings of the Tanya, it is after all the central work of Chabad Chassidic thought. But, truth be told, I must confess that I have never had the opportunity to study the Tanya is such depth and comprehension. I thank all the participants from the bottom of my heart for giving me the gift of Tanya.
The noon class will continue with the following sections of the Tanya and the evening class will also conclude the section of Likkutei Amarim shortly. It is never "too late" to join the class as we make sure you that you can jump in at any time. Join us!
Marking this special day, we dedicate this weekend together with Chassidim worldwide to joyfully celebratetonight (at 7:30 pm 10900 Fondren Rd), Friday and Shabbos as the Rosh Hashanah ("new year") of Chassidism, with farbrengens (Chassidic gatherings) and an increased commitment to the ways and teachings of Chassidism. We will explore greater insights, teachings and inspiration from these special days.
We thank Linda Suib and Danny & Rivka Fishman for graciously sponsoring the Uptown Menorah that stands proudly in Post Oak Park at Post Oak & Uptown Park Blvd (near the Starbucks). The Post Oak lights night will now be lit up with the message of Chanukah.
The Chabad of Uptown sponsored Chanukah event challenges the community to assist homebound seniors by filling our giant Menorah charity box with coins! We are getting close! Please collect your loose change, (or make some :)) and bring in over to drop it in! Please RSVP for the all you can eat buffet and crafts for the kidsat www.chabaduptown.org/coin. Read all about it in the Jewish Herald Voice and see our son Mendel's commercial of Houston Rockets Omri Casspi dropping in some coins (after his Torah study) and asking you to do so as well!
Check out the over sixteen events throughout Chanukah all over the Houston area, check out www.chabadhouston.com/menorah.
Most notable (or better read "Don't miss these"!):
Nov 27: Hoops & Hanukkah with the Houston Rockets & Meet & Greet with Omri Casspi
Nov 28: Chanukah Float will join the annual Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade! If you join, pls tag your pictures on social media with #HanukkahFloatHOU
Dec 1: Chanukah Coin Menorah Celebration benefits homebound seniors at Chabad of Uptown
Dec 4: "Galleria Lights" beautiful Lone Star Menorah between Macy's & Nordstroms
Shabbos Parshas Vayeshev
Friday, November 22
Services at 6:30 pm
Candle Lighting at 5:05 pm
Shabbos, November 23
Preprayer Kabbala Study at 9 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by kiddush & Yud Tes-Chof Kislev Farbrengen
Mincha at 5:05 pm
Maariv, Havdalla and Shabbos Ends at 6:02 pm
Living Torah
Sunday, November 24
Shacharis at 8:30 am
The real BLT - Bagels, Lox & Tefillin at 9 am
Have a Good Yom Tov and a Good Shabbos!
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie