The Chai Times // its a Garden and we are lucky
Jan 19, 2024 6:56 pm
Farbrengen tomorrow at the Kiddush in honor of 74 years since the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, assumed leadership of Chabad-Lubavitch
Thought:
This Shabbos marks the 74th anniversary of the Rebbe's leadership. We can safely say that had it not been for this momentous occasion, you would not be reading this email. The powerful reach of Chabad, the practical down-to-earth inspiration of its teachings, and the push to act on the internal vibe of love we have for every Jew, are things that were not common even in Chabad.
A multi-layered teaching he taught in connection to this day:
- the world is a G-d's garden not an abandoned jungle
Therefore:
- We are in good hands.
- We follow the wishes of the garden's owner.
- We don't expect immediate results from our good efforts. Just as an orchard has a longer time horizon than a field of wheat, and the results are more complex and tasty. We understand that the world is on a longer journey and the fruits are sweeter.
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.
Of Interest
- YJP Austin is Famous! Shout out to Matt Ford! Young Jewish Professionals Unplug and Recharge at Annual Shabbaton
Some Pictures (see more on Instagram):
Last Sunday at 770 before we visted the Ohel in Queens
Two Photos from the incredible Third Thursdays last night
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Weekly Shabbat Services:
- Shabbat morning services 10:20 am
- Torah discussion and reading 11:00 am (sharp)
- Followed by Kiddush and Cholent
1/19: One Dor Over Shabbat Dinner
Feb: CYP Academy - the Dilemma, 4 classes taking real-life situations and finding the ethical truths of Judaism to solve them
First case: thieves break into a car to steal a laptop, in the process they save the life of a dog forgotten in the back seat. Do they have to pay for the value of the window?
Another: you are at a party at a friend's house and open a soda bottle that has the winning code for 1 mil. Who gets the money, you or your host?
Registration opening next week
02/02 - First Friday Shabbat Dinner
02/15 - New Moon Circle
03/29 - Texas Shabbaton in Houston for all the Texas YJP
There are CYP Academy credits that will go towards this Shabbaton, speak to me for details.
https://www.chabadyoung.com/event-details/cyp-encounter-texas
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