Due to the Weather

Hi everyone, Hope you are staying safe, warm and off the roads. As a result of the ice everywhere, we are canceling/postponing both tonight's Dating Course and tomorrow night's SoulStrings. New Dates below.This is a great time to quickly list off upc...

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Jan 31, 2023
The Chai Times #68 //

A chassid came to see the Karliner Rebbe because he was depressed. “I don’t know what to do,” he said. “I’m not a good Jew. I don’t study enough, I don’t know enough; all I do is work, work, work. But I want to study more. Rebbe,...

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Jan 27, 2023
Upcoming events

1/24 - 1/31 - 2/7 : The Dating Course Something isn't working, dating is hard and it's not leading to the results you want. Come learn Judaism's secrets to dating and how to get what you want out it. 1/25: New Moon CircleRSVP by replying to this ema...

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Jan 24, 2023
The Chai Times #67 // Nature Squared

In this week's Torah portion Moses demands from Pharaoh to let the Jews leave Egypt. Life is meant to be a daily exodus from Egypt. Every day, you need to transcend the natural order of things once again. And an obvious and essential part o...

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Jan 20, 2023
The Chai Times #66 // Guidelines for the Internet

We are in NY for the CYP Shabbaton with a group of 7 Austin YJPs. We will bring back the energy and vibe for y’all. Wise thoughts from my colleague Rabbi Mordechai Lightstone: Two Pockets for the Internet:Rabbi Simcha Bunim of Peshischa taught that e...

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Jan 13, 2023
Lecture from Kabbalist on Love

A celebrity of the soul will be in Austin tomorrow and giving a lecture that you do not want to miss.Take advantage! It’s not every day that a renowned Kabbalist and scholar lands in Austin!Click here to get your tickets to L...

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Jan 10, 2023
The Chai Times #65 //

Think:Where a lantern is placed, those who seek light gather around - for light attracts. Wishing you an uplifting Shabbat! Rabbi Mendy & Mussyp.s. As always, we would love to chat with you over coffee or drinks, about Judaism, or just life - re...

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Jan 06, 2023
First Friday is THIS Week

First Friday - January 6You are invited to First Friday Shabbat. An evening of community, friends, Judaism, inspiration, and delicious food.Looking forward to celebrating with you!RSVP Here7:15 Soulful Shabbat Services8:00 Shabbat DinnerCan’t wait to...

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Jan 04, 2023
The Chai Times #64 //

A Jewish PoetIt is hard to be a Jewish poet.You cannot say things about G‑dthat will offend the disbelievers.And you always have to remind someoneit wasn’t your people who killed their savior.And Solomon and David are always laughingover your shoulde...

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Dec 30, 2022
The Chai Times #63 // Does Chanukah End?

Think:Every night of Chanukah we increase in light. One flame becomes two, then three … until all eight flames illuminate the darkness. But what happens on the 9th night? Or the 10th? How can a holiday that symbolizes the ever-increasing power of lig...

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Dec 23, 2022