What an amazing Rosh Hashana with all of you, and hundreds of other friends - our extended family - in our new Shul! Our Cantor Rabbi Danny Gavin & his family were fantastic. We are grateful for all the help of the amazing Naomi Bier, Nilli Shore & Sigal Melnik, helping put on the wonderful holiday meals and running the CKids program. Thank you to all those who sponsored the services and kiddushim and those who gave voluntary membership. May Hashem bless us to have many celebrations in our new home. Chanie and I thank y'all for allowing us the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful community.
This Shabbos, between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is called Shabbat Shuvah, "Shabbat of Return." The name derives from the Haftarah for this Shabbat, which opens with the words (Hosea 14:2), "Return O Israel unto the L-rd your G-d..." Occurring in the "Ten Days of Repentance", it is a most auspicious time to rectify the failings and missed opportunities of the past and positively influence the coming year.
May we collectively be blessed with a positive year, filled with blessings, health and happiness.
QUOTES FROM THE MAILBAG:
- "It was a beautiful and meaningful way to start the new year- thank you!" - C.G.
- "Thank you for your kindness, your guidance, your friendship, your leadership & your warm hospitality!!" - L.S.
- "Great services, great leadership and chazanut, great people, great company, delicious food and a beautiful new shul to start the new year the right way" - A.N.
- "Thank you to Rabbi Chaim, Chanie & Cantor Danny Gavin for a fantastic Rosh Hashanah. The new Shul with its Jerusalem stone that was made in Austin Texas is one of the most gorgeous synagogues in the country." - I.C.
- "2006 was just an old house ... Build amazing synagogue, that I think more than [a] synagogue it is home for all of us." - O.S.
- "Thank you for the inspiration and meaningful reflection while finding a way to use humor to lighten the moment and help strengthen the connection!" - A.S.
- "Just wanted to let you know how special everything was--services were particularly inspiring; the food was amazing; and the new building is out of sight!!!! Of course, I'd be inspired even if Rabbi Chaim was holding services in a tent. Yasher Koach!" - D.S.
- "Everything was so beautiful and delicious, thank you for making us feel always welcome" - G.M
Please join us meaningful and uplifting Yom Kippur services and Break Fast next week, Tues. & Wed.! Complete schedule below.
- Click here for suggested hotel accommodations.
- Click here to reserve Shul seats, sponsor and RSVP for the Break Fast.
- Click here to register for free for services.
Looking forward to this Shabbos, Pink Shabbat - YJP First Fridays, in honor and benefit of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Come celebrate Shabbat with other Young Jewish Professionals over Shabbat Dinner & Cocktails. Please RSVP!
In support of Jewish women facing the daunting challenge of cancer, First Fridays this month is PINK SHABBAT, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A portion of all proceeds will go to “Sharsheret” an organization that helps Jewish women battling Breast Cancer.
Join us for Sukkot & Simchat Torah! Complete schedule here.
Highlights:
- COMMUNITY: Sun. Oct. 16 - Sukkot Dinner Under the Stars
- YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: Mon., Oct. 17 - OktoberFestSukkahFest
- SIMCHAT TORAH: Mon. Oct. 24 - Simchat Torah - Dance Like a Star!
PSA: We now have extensive parking accommodations. Please do not block the driveway or cars parked at Chabad.
Shabbos Shuva, Parshas Vayelech
Friday, October 7
Services at 6:45 pm
Candle Lighting at 6:42 pm
Pink Shabbat First Fridays at 7:45 pm
Shabbos, October 8
Chassidus at 9:00 am
Services at 10 am
Followed by Shabbos Kiddush & Farbrengen
Mincha at 6:40 pm
Maariv, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 7:34 pm
Living Torah
Sunday, October 9
Shacharis at 8:30 am
BLT = Bagels, Lox & Tefillin at 9 am
YOM KIPPUR
Tuesday, October 11
Light Holiday Candles & Fast Begins 6:37pm
Kol Nidrei 7:00pm
Children's Program 7:00-9:00pm
Wednesday, October 12
Morning Service 9:30am
Children's Program 11:00am-1:30pm
Yizkor Memorial Service approx. 12:30pm
Mincha Afternoon Service 5:15pm
Neilah Closing Service 6:30pm
Havdala & Fast Ends 7:29pm
Break the Fast Light Buffet - RSVP
Have a good Shabbos & Gmar Chasima Tova!
Rabbi Chaim & Chanie