Chanie is in NY for the annual conference of Chabad Rebbetzins. That means Rabbi Chaim is cooking. You coming?
You can watch the closing Banquet of the annual international conference on Sunday live at www.chabaduptown.org/kinus
As a father, I refuse to babysit
By Rabbi Chaim
As a father, I strongly feel that it is not my job to babysit. I know, fathers should be involved with their kids, but, babysit? Absolutely not.
Just because my wife, Chanie Lazaroff, has a conferenceof Chabad Lubavitch Shluchos (Women Emissaries) to attend yearly in NY does not mean I have to be stuck babysitting the kiddos. I explain why on my blog < CLICK >
Our daughter, Chaya Mushka, did a wonderful job at her Bas Mitzvah celebration. Thank you to all the well wishers at this special milestone for our family.
The theme of the Bas Mitzvah was about her namesake Rebbetzin Chaya Mushkah Schneerson (b. 1901), wife of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, whose yartzeit was commemorated today, marking her passing on the 22nd of Shevat of the year 5748 (1988). Chabad's annual international conference ofsheluchot (woman "emissaries") is held on or near this date. Links: An on-line biography; more on the Rebbetzin
BUILDING: We are getting closer and closer to our Building Campaign $400,000 goal, raising over $30,000 since 
October! Please help us nudge this thermometer closer.
While on the subject, don't forget to remember Chabad of Uptown in your will. Leaving a portion of your estate to Chabad is the simplest way to reduce estate taxes and easiest way to leave a lasting legacy.
YOUNG PROS: Bake Challah with Seniors this Wednesday, January 29, and do a mitzvah! We will meet at the Hampton at 7 pm. Location details and join theFacebook event here.
ROSH CHODESH is next Friday, Jan. 31! A month flew by! Join us for our monthly Rosh Chodesh minyan and start your day with a healthy breakfast!
Last Friday Houston Rockets Omri Casspi came by to meet with Rabbi Chaim at his office and met with the Torah Day School students and basketball team. They all had a great time.
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Shabbos Parshas Mishpatim
Friday, January 24
Services at 6:30 pm
Candle Lighting at 5:34 pm
Shabbos, January 25
Shabbos Mevarchim Tehillim at 8:30 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by Shabbos Mevarchim Kiddush & Farbrengen
Mincha at 5:35 pm
Maariv, Havdalla and Shabbos Ends at 6:30 pm
Living Torah
Sunday, January 26
Shacharis at 8:30 am
The real BLT - Bagels, Lox & Tefillin at 9 am
Friday, January 31 - Rosh Chodesh Adar I
Monthly Shacharis at 6:45 am followed by a breakfast spread!
Stay warm and have a Good Shabbos!
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie