We are moving!

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We are excited to announce that Chabad YJP and the Levertov family are moving locations!

From 2605 Friar Tuck to 1700 Dexter St.

This is a big step in the growth of the YJP Community, the new location will have indoor space for First Fridays, Shabbat Shul services, and the many exciting events we have planned for the upcoming year.

This would not be possible without the generosity and vision of Janet & JP Newman. I want to express my gratitude and appreciation for everything they have done, and continue to do, for our community.

I was reading a thought on this week's Torah portion and it struck me how closely it resonates with this transition.

In this Torah portion, after the storm had quieted and the rain evaporated, “G‑d spoke to Noah, saying: “Go out of the ark . . .” (8:16) 

Why does Noah need to be told to leave? When the rain stopped he should have left!

G‑d commands us to “enter into the ark,” into the sanctums of spirituality we are to create in the material world. But it can get cozy in there. Why leave the warmth and the shelter back into a world that can collapse at any moment?

And coziness is not just spiritual coziness, but physical, conventional, in the play-it-safe zone. Like a small house with a sweet backyard that fills up for First Fridays.

So G-d issues another command. Get out of the ark. Risk. Carry forth and bring its sanctity to the ends of the earth.

We are leaving our small coziness and pushing bigger and greater. Its a change, it’s a big step, and it has its added risks. But we must. This is how we reach every Jew, this is how we bring the high energy Judaism, this is how we fulfill the Rebbe's vision to bring Moshiach.

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Look out for the official housewarming, or just come to the First First-ish Friday on November 11th.

Wishing you an uplifting Shabbat!

Rabbi Mendy & Mussy

p.s. p.s. As always, we would love to chat with you over coffee or drinks, about Judaism, or just life - reply to this email.

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Last few weeks: Buy yourself a letter in the Torah

You can have a part of history.

We are renewing a 100 yeard old Torah and bringing it to YJP. A Torah of our own!

You can dedicate a portion of this Torah.

5 books of the Torah

Bereishit (Genesis) - reserved.

Shmot (Exodus) - available

Vayikra (Leviticus) - available

Bamidbar (Numbers) - available

Devarim (Deuteronomy) - available

There are many portions still open!

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  Upcoming Events: 

Shabbat (last one at Friar Tuck!): 

Shabbat morning services 10:30 am

Torah discussion and reading 11:00 am

Followed by Kiddush and Cholent

First First-ish Friday at the New YJP Location!

TO RSVP

One Dor Over - November 30, 5:30-7:30 - Night Bites

The new YJP group focused on fostering connections specifically for the 35-45 age range.

The first get-together will be November 30, 5:30-7:30

Put your email on this form if you want to be on the special email list with reminders for One Dor Over events. Also, you will be able to give input and ideas for upcoming events.

or reply to this email for more information

🌱 Chai Society: 

Special thanks to our Chai Society Monthly giving members.

Individuals who donate monthly to support YJP events and activities.

Yankee Andrusierׁ • Carolina Bueno • Marc Cooper • Nate Firebaugh • Paulina Flasch • Matt Ford • Sara Guccione • Ari & Sandra Hoffman • Michael Nadel • Chaim & Amanda Pollak • Daniel Speiss

Join the Chai Society here - make an $18 monthly donation and support the programs and events you love.

Together, we’re High Energy!

Shabbat Noach

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