The Chai Times // Upcoming Events

Apr 24, 2026 7:55 pm

Join us this Wednesday evening for 'Jewish Secrets to an Upgraded Life'

The ancient blueprint to avoid stress, find your purpose, and finally quiet the noise of self-criticism, bad moods, and worry.

3 Wednesdays April 29, May 6, May 13

Free | RSVP at yjpaustin.org/jewishsecrets

Wishing you a high energy week,

Rabbi Mendy & Mussy Levertov

Other Upcoming Events:

Save the Date for: Lag Baomer May 5 and new Study Courses coming shortly.

Lag Baomer in Partnership with IAC - May 5th

4/26 - One Dor Over Sunday Funday

5/1 - First Fridays May

5/11 - Bake Like Bubby: Challah

5/12 - 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).

5/15 - One Dor Over Shabbat Dinner

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