GO! GO!

This week's Torah portion's name is Lech Lecha. Lech means go.

In this first recorded conversation between G-d to Abraham we get a one-word distillation of the secret of Judaism.

Go.

Get out of your head.

The rubber must hit the road.

To this end, we are in the process of launching new and exciting activities and programs (One Dor Over, Third Thursday Happy Hour, CYP Academy, guest speakers, Jewish Birthday Initiative, Chanukah blowout events) to create spaces to Go and Be Jewish.

And as always channel that High energy Judaism.

Wishing you an uplifting Shabbat!

Rabbi Mendy & Mussy

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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Of interest:

Our Matriarch Rachel holds a place near and dear to the heart and soul of the Jewish people. 

In honor of her Yahrzeit tomorrow, here are 12 fascinating facts about her life. 

Join the Best Birthday Club Ever - Get a special letter and inspiration for your Jewish birthday! Join that Birthday Club

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 Services at the New Location!: 

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. Chaired by the wonderful Chayla Furlong and Ian Spechler

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

Enter your email here 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.

You can RSVP by replying to this email or by clicking here

Shabbaton in NYC with the Rabbi, Rebbetzin and 500 YJPs

Come with us to NYC for an incredible weekend with hundreds of young Jews from across the country.

cypshabbaton.nyc

You need to register before signing up.

There is a group discount! If we hit 10 rsvp we get a per-ticket price of $200, 15 and it's only $175.

We are working on a local Austin grant to cover part of the ticket fee - you will be able to get reimbursed if we can arrange it.

🌱 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 • Cindy & Mark Sichel

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

Together, we’re High Energy!

Shabbat Lech-Lecha

Light your candles at 6:23 pm

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