Last week we entered Passover with a Seder, celebrating our past liberation from Egypt. This Shabbat afternoon we sign off the holiday with a celebration of a much greater liberation yet to come. 

Ushered in by Moshiach, this utopian era will be one of world peace and prosperity and the eradication of disease and strife. An era when the Bet Hamikdash will be rebuilt and G-dliness will be revealed for all to see.

On the last day of Passover the radiance of Moshiach shines bright. In the final hours of the day it's customary to hold a “Feast of Moshiach” to harness that energy and deepen our awareness of that era.

Read more about this special custom and join the communal “Feast of Moshiach” being held in 7:00pm on Saturday (reply for address).

Let's tap into our unlimited potential to bring about this global transformation by adding in goodness and kindness.

Wishing you a Shabbat Shalom, have an uplifting week! Looking forward to celebrating together!

Rabbi Mendy & Mussy

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

  Upcoming: 

Shabbat Services (4/23)

10:00 am prayer

11:00 am Torah

12:15 yizkor

12:45 Kiddush

• This week's Kiddush is sponsored by Jeff Albaum in memory of his father David Peter Albaum David ben Shraga Feivel

Pesach Finale

As we bid farewell to Pesach, we invite you for an informal "Farbrengen," that will take place this Saturday 4/23 at 7:30 p.m.

Wine, song, thoughts, discussion, matzah. Uplifting end to a week of holiness and a launch into the second half of the Jewish year.

Please reply to this email or text so we can be prepared. One of the traditions is to drink 4 cups of wine in a seder mirror effect.

📖 Read:

Vanda Obiedkova z"l was an active member of Mariupol's Jewish community. In 1941, she evaded the Nazis by hiding in a basement. 80 years later, Vanda died in another basement, as a victim of the current war in Ukraine. May her memory forever be a blessing.

The heartbreaking story of the 91-year-old Holocaust survivor who perished in a Mariupol basement

 Chabad women are behind this grassroots effort to promote advanced Talmudic study amongst Jewish women.  

BEYOND RIGHT: THE VALUES THAT SHAPE JUDAISM'S CIVIL CODE

Talmudic analysis and mind-bending logic have long been a hallmark of Jewish scholarship. But buried beneath much of the discussion and legalese are core Jewish values that fuel so much of the debate. This course examines a number of key legal issues that disclose fundamental ethical considerations that serve as the engine of Jewish civil law.

Wednesday evenings 7:30-9:00 pm

Chabad Center 3500 Hyridge Dr.

Free for YJP

For more information and to register:

https://www.yjpaustin.org/civicrm/event/info?id=125&reset=1

 HIGHLIGHT:

Seder was incredible! 100 sederists, many cups of wine!

🌱 Grow:

 YJP is growing strongly, and these folks are right in the middle of it. 

The Chai Society members are the driving force behind this awesome community, and we are beyond thankful ❤️

Want to help grow the YJP? Join the Chai Society.

Your $36, $54, $100, or $180 monthly gift will turn into programs, activities, and High Energy Judaism.

CLICK HERE TO CHAI or reply to this email and we'll get you started.

Special thanks to our Chai Society members:

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

Together, we’re unstoppable. High Energy!

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Holiday then Shabbat

Light holiday candles tonight at 7:44 pm

Light Shabbat candles Friday at 7:45 pm

Passover ends Saturday night 8:41 pm

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