The Chai Times // Amazing Passover! + Upcoming Events

Apr 10, 2026 10:06 pm

What a Spectacular Passover that was!

The YJP Seder was beautiful! The first in the new Chai House we maxed out at 180+ participants and we couldn't be happier.

In addition to the huge seder at the Chai House there were many many group sedarim. The only conclusion that I can come to is a simple one: Judaism is ALIVE and WELL.

Let's keep it going Up and To The Right.

Thank you to Ozzy Nelson, Ben Ward for de-Chametzing the the tables and chairs and the packing over 420 matzah bags.

Lauren Goodman for being Mussy’s Cheif of Staff and taking care of seder staffing, decor, setup, production, everything.

Erica Benamoz for hours cooking in the kitchen together with rebbetzin Mussy. (did you know everything at the seder is handmade besides for the matzah?!)

Kevin Palmer for dropping everything to install a totally new sewer line at the Chai House just hours before the seder.

And a huge thank you to the sponsors and donors who make sure we can continue to create such beautiful events, including but not limited to

Matisyahu Ford, Matthew Kane, Freddy Brick, Alex Freiman, Marc Cooper, Robin Bleiweiss, Anon Family Fund, Itamar Shapira and more.

Yasher kaoch and may we continue to celebrate more holidays and mitzvahs together

Shabbat shalom,

Rabbi Mendy & Mussy Levertov

Other Upcoming Events:

Save the Date for: First Friday May 1, Lag Baomer May 5 and new Study Courses coming shortly.

If you want to be part of a committee organizing these events or want to volunteer in any way please reach out by replying to this email.

Torah Study every Wednesday night 7:30pm

4/14 - Work from Chai

Come get out of your house and co-work with friends! Coffee, snacks and good energy vibes.

This Tuesday 9-5

Beta test run for more sustained Working from the Chai.

4/14 - JLI: Lift Your Life - Course for Women

LIFT YOUR LIFE - Kabbalistic Teachings that Will Elevate Your Daily Reality

Discover a transformative journey into living with greater balance, clarity, and purpose. Each class takes a real part of everyday life—like sleep, anger, food, happiness, communication, faith, and personal growth—and gives you fresh Jewish wisdom and practical tools to improve it. Together, we’ll explore how to sleep more peacefully, handle frustration, find meaning in meals, build lasting happiness, use words positively, deepen our connection with G-d, and bring out our best selves.

Whether you seek calm, inspiration, or growth, this course offers a fresh perspective and lasting strategies for a richer, more meaningful life.

See course trailer here.

When: Seven sessions | monthly at 7:30pm-8:45pm

Nov 11 | Dec 9 | Jan 6 | Feb 3 | March 10 | April 14 | May 12

Where: 81 San Marcos St. Austin, TX 78702

Instructor: Rebbetzin Mussy Levertov

Cost: $18 per class | $99 for the entire session (includes textbook).

4/16 - Third Thursday Happy Hour

Third Thursday Happy Hour is next Thursday, April 16th, 7:30-12, at the Modern Bar on Rainey Street—Austin's newest and swankiest bar 🍸

Address:

90 Rainey St Suite 100

We're expecting 150+ people, rsvp here:

https://posh.vip/e/third-thursday-happy-hour-april-2026

🌱 Chai Society (join today!):

Special thanks to the Chai Society members who donate monthly (starting at $36 a month) to support this beautiful community.

You can join them and have your name listed below.

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