The Chai Times //

Apr 17, 2026 8:45 pm

Shabbat Shalom its the best Shabbat of the year!

It was so wonderful to see so many (over 180!) of you last night's at Third Thursdays. Jordan and Alex do a great job curating a fun and exciting community gathering.

See you all soon for another event, either a social gathering or one of the study sessions. If you haven't tried it out yet I would recommed coming out and trying it.

Wishing you a high energy week,

Rabbi Mendy & Mussy Levertov

Mazel tov!

Mazel Tov to Sarah Guccione and Maor Telzur on their engagement!! May you build a wonderful new Jewish home and family!

Other Upcoming Events:

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

Jewish Secrets for 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 22, 29, May 6

Free | RSVP at yjpaustin.org/jewishsecrets

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).

🌱 Chai Society (join today!):

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

You can join them and have your name listed below.

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