The month of Adar is upon us and Purim is around the corner (Monday night!).

The theme of Purim is Jewish energy and pride, standing up for our identity and realizing that leaning into our Jewishness is what gets rid our haters like Haman.

This upcoming few weeks we have many many events that will allow you to connect more deeply with your Judaism and with this beautiful community. Look out for an email announcing each one and all at once.

Lets kick it up a notch with more Jewish pride manifest as more Jewish traditions and mitzvahs in our lives

Shabbat shalom,

Rabbi Mendy & Mussy Levertov

p.s see you at the Gala?

The Hineni Gala is in ONE week - get your tickets if you havent already done so!

On Purim, it's a mitzvah to hear the story of Esther read from a Megillah.

The Talmud tells us, “If you read the story backwards, you haven't read the story.”

Of course, that means you have to read the story in the order it's written.

But the Baal Shem Tov provided a deeper meaning:

If you read the story of Esther and of her people, of the rise of Haman and his own self-destruction, of secret heroes and hidden miracles…

…if you read all this as though it was all a backstory —something that occurred a long time ago and now provides only historical context —you haven't read the story.

Because Jews have never had the luxury to retell this story as something we have put behind us.

Haman persists to reappear in his many incarnations, as a dictator, as a terrorist, as an ideology, as an advocate of war, as an advocate of peace, or, most pernicious of all, as the cold apathy that chills our own hearts from within.

He remains to remind us that as a nation, as well as individuals, we rely every day on G‑d's miracles simply to remain the nation we were chosen to be. And when we stand firm and united, we see those miracles.

A Jew looks around and discovers: We are standing in the middle of the story of Purim right now.

  Other Upcoming Events:

Save the Dates for: Soul Vibrations on March 26; Sababa Social March 24; One Dor Over; Third Thursdays March 19; #OpenShabbat March 13Bake Like Bubby; weekly Torah Study and a few more surprises.

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.

3/2 - Purim like it's your Bat/Bar Mitzvah

Purim presented by:

3/6 - First Fridays March

3/10 - 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).

🌱 Chai Society: 

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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Together, we’re High Energy!

Shabbat, Tetzaveh

Light your candles at 6:11 pm

in Austin, TX

Shabbat Shalom, friend!

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