Hi!

In case you were thinking of rushing back to Austin to make it in time for first Fridays - have no fear! First Fridays will be First(ish) on Jan 9th.

We want to wish a huge mazel tov to the First Friday co-chairs Danielle Thompson and Elad Dermer on their engagement last week! May your Shabbat table be as enriched, fulfilling and delicious as you have made First Fridays.



Have a wonderful week and see you all in 2 weeks,

Rabbi Mendy & Mussy Levertov

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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1/6 - 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).

1/12 - Bake Like Bubby: Babka

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

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