Corona(virus) & Purim

A great day was had making TRULY winning chili and wrapping tefillin with at least 39! #greatimes! Thank you to team captain Jeff Karchmer, lead chef Jake Siegel, right hand men Chaim Kamman and Levi Lazaroff, and server extraordinaire Jochen Pfrenger!

The world has been gripped with news and fears of the coronavirus, elections in the US and Israel, and so many more things trying to dampen our ability to enjoy the joy of Adar!

With two travel-related cases having already been confirmed in Harris county, we need to do what we can to contain the spread of the virus. Harris County Public Health has indicated that at this time, for the general public, who are unlikely to be exposed to this virus at this time, the immediate health risk from COVID-19 remains low. Therefore, their guidance reads, "Residents should go about their daily lives".

Please read the CDC & Chabad of Uptown recommendations below and read what we are doing and asking for your help in keeping our community healthy. Please be aware that Rabbi Chaim & Chanie will be providing elbow bumps and air high fives and refraining from handshakes and hugs. If you have any symptoms, PLEASE STAY AT HOME.  If your child is feeling at all sick, please do not bring him or her the shul.  The health of our community, including the elderly, the babies, and pregnant mothers, depends on YOU. 

May everyone stay healthy and please join us for a busy week shaking things up for FUN FUN FUN!

• Fri. March 6, 6:30 pm - YJP Houston "First Fridays" International Around the World Shabbat Dinner
• Enjoy flavors and hear from people from around the world with Young Jewish Professionals over Shabbat Dinner
• Mon. March 9, 8 pm - Purim Eve and Roaring 20s with YJP Houston www.yjphouston.org/roaring20s
  A Great Gatsby Purim Party for 20S and 30s, including Premium Open Bar, Simultaneous Mime Megillah, Caricaturist, Strolling Magician, Feast of Glitz & Glamour  
• Tues. March 10, 6:30 pm - Purim in the Wild West community party www.chabaduptown.org/west
  Community party, fun for adults & kids! Mechanical Bull, Western Booths, Finger Lickin' Buffet Dinner
• Fri. March 20, 7:30 pm - Shabbat Dinner Social 50+  www.chabaduptown.org/shabbat50
  Join friends and make new ones, age 50+, over a 4-course traditional and luxurious Shabbat dinner!

REGISTER FOR THESE AMAZING UPCOMING TRIPS AROUND THE WORLD!

• May 4-10, 2020 - CYP Ambassadors international mission to Moscow and St Petersburg, Russia, brings ambassadors together to experience the transformative effect ground-up leadership had on post-Soviet Jewry.  For young professionals in their 20s and 30s. Nominations are due Feb 23! www.cypambassadors.com
• May 15-17, 2020 / 21-23 Iyar, 5780 - Shabbat in the Heights registration is open! To be held in Crown Heights, Brooklyn! Use code "chabaduptown" to join our group... www.shabbatintheheights.com. Send us a email for our  flight itinerary.

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Shabbos Zachor Parshas Tetzaveh

Friday, March 6, Adar 10
Candle Lighting and Mincha at 6:07 pm
Kabbalat Shabbat Services at 6:30 pm
RSVP for YJP Houston's International First Fridays Shabbat Dinner - www.yjphouston.org/international

Shabbos, March 7, Adar 11
Chassidus at 9 am
Services at 10 am
Special reading of Parshas Zachor
Followed by Shabbos Kiddush sponsored by Bonnie Pfrenger in memory and marking the yartzeit of her father, Yaakov ben Yechiel.​​​​​​, a"h
Mincha at 6:05 pm
Torah Study
Maariv, Havdalla & Shabbos Ends at 7:01 pm
Living Torah Video Program (15 min.)

CHANGE THE CLOCKS TO DST, ONE HOUR AHEAD!

Sunday, March 8, Adar 12 - Shacharis at 8:30 am followed by the real BLT = Bagels, Lox & Tefillin

Fast of Esther & Purim Eve, Monday, March 9, Adar 13
6:23 am Fast of Esther Begins
6:45 am Shacharis Services
6:45 pm Fast of Esther Mincha
7:51 pm Fast Ends & Maariv 
8:00 pm Megillah Reading Followed by
YJP HOUSTON 2020 ROARING 20S PARTY - RSVP >
10:00 pm Late Night Megillah Reading

Purim Day, Tuesday, March 10, Adar 14
6:45 am Shacharis
7:30 am Megillah Reading
10:30 am Megilah Reading in The Galleria - RSVP for exact location
2:30 pm Seniors Party & Megillah Reading at Brookdale Galleria - 2929 Post Oak
5:30 PM WESTERN CARNIVAL - RSVP >
6:30 PM MEGILLAH READING
Followed by Western Feast & Party

Have a good Shabbos!

Rabbi Chaim & Chanie

CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION AND SHUL ACTION PLAN

Prevention Recommended by the CDC:

There is no vaccine to prevent this virus, but these simple steps can stop its spread:
    •    Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.  If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
    •    Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
    •    Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
    •    Stay home when you are sick.
    •    Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
    •    Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Symptoms of COVID-19:

Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure:
    •    Fever
    •    Cough
    •    Shortness of breath
If you have any of these symptoms, PLEASE STAY AT HOME.  If your child is feeling at all sick, please do not bring him or her the shul.  The health of our community, including the elderly, the babies, and pregnant mothers, depends on YOU.