SHABBAT MORNING
Continuing our study about the spiritual significance of the month of Elul!
SUNDAY, Sept 1, 10:30 am
At Chabad Bay Area
HIGH HOLIDAY DATES:
- ROSH HASHANA -
Eve | Wed, Oct 2, 2024
- YOM KIPPUR -
Eve - Kol Nidrei | Fri, Oct 11, 2024
We would like to invite you to a special Kiddush Lunch this Shabbat!
Tisha B'Av is the major fast day that commemorates the destruction of the two Holy Temples in Jerusalem. The fast day of Tisha B'av begins this Monday before sunset and ends Tuesday night at nightfall.
Join us as we observe this meaningful day:
Tisha B'Av Schedule:
Monday Evening, Aug 12, Tisha B'Av Eve
Fast begins at 8:03 pm
Maariv Service & Melodious Reading of Eicha (Lamentations): 8:15 pm
Tuesday, Aug 13, Tisha B'Av Day
Film & Discussion: 6:00 pm
Mincha Afternoon Service (with Tefillin): 7:30 pm
Fast Ends: 8:28 pm
Light Refreshments
Camp Gan Israel week number one was amazing! With trips, swimming, art, drama, magic shows and much more!
We can't wait for week number two!
You can still join in - contact us!
We are currently in the period known as "The Three Weeks."
The Three Weeks is an annual mourning period that falls out in the summer, when we mourn the destruction of the Holy Temple and the start of our exile.
The period begins on the 17th of the Hebrew month of Tammuz, a fast day that marks the day when the walls of Jerusalem were breached by the Romans in 69 CE.
Observances: There are various mourning-related customs and observances that are followed for the entire three-week period. We do not cut our hair, purchase new clothes, or listen to music. No weddings are held.
THE NINE DAYS - Starts this Monday, Aug 5
The days from Rosh Chodesh Av until Tisha B'Av, are known as 'The Nine Days', a period of more intense mourning which is expressed by limiting additional activities, such as, eating meat and drinking wine (except for Shabbat) and bathing for pleasure, amongst others.
It reaches its climax and concludes with the fast of the 9th of Av ("Tisha B'Av"), the date when both Holy Temples were set aflame. This is the saddest day of the Jewish calendar, and it is also the date of other tragedies spanning our nation’s history.
TISHA B'AV - Monday Eve, Aug 12 and Tuesday, Aug 13.
We will have special programing on that day.
[Learn more about The Three Weeks...]
As we enter into 'The Three Weeks' join us for a special class this Sunday!
FROM EXILE TO REDEMPTION:
A brief history of The Three Weeks, what the Torah's promise of universal redemption is all about and how it is incredibly relevant to our lives today.
Sunday, July 28 at 10:30 am
Reply to RSVP free
Coffee & Cake
At Chabad Bay Area, League City
Ask about our special scholarship discount for first-time campers!
See photos and watch the Recap Video from last summer!
See photos and watch the Recap Video from last summer!
DATES for Summer 2024:
Camp Gan Israel offers an amazing day camp summer adventure for Jewish children in the Bay Area!
Our fun and educational program, and top-notch staff, make the CGI Bay Area a most memorable summer experience!
The Three Weeks is an annual mourning period that falls out in the summer. This is when we mourn the destruction of the Holy Temple and the beginning of our still-ongoing Exile.
This year, the three weeks began on Tuesday, July 23 (Fast of 17th of Tammuz) and will conclude on Tuesday, Aug 13 (Fast of Tisha B'Av).
The period begins on the 17th of the Hebrew month of Tammuz, a fast day that marks the day when the walls of Jerusalem were breached by the Romans in 69 CE.
It reaches its climax and concludes with the fast of the 9th of Av, the date when both Holy Temples were set aflame. This is the saddest day of the Jewish calendar, and it is also the date of other tragedies spanning our nation's history.
Join us for a special Fast Day Mincha (afternoon) service on Tuesday, July 23 at 7:40 pm.
Fast begins at 5:10 am and ends at 8:45 pm
Daytime Shelter & Cooling!
If you are out of power due to Hurricane Beryl:
Chabad Bay Area is open to serve as a daytime shelter.
Enjoy the AC, cold drinks, coffee, snacks, WiFi and charging.
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"You shall command the children of Israel, and they shall take to you pure olive oil, crushed for lighting, to kindle the lamps continually..." - Exodus, 27:20
We will be studying excerpts of "V'Atah Tzaveh" which is a profound discourse of Chassidic spiritual teaching (a Maamer), based on the above verse, that is widely understood as offering special guidance as to seizing the opportunities and navigating the challenges of our particular time.
Come join us this Sunday, July 7 at 10:30 am.
The class is related to the upcoming 30th Yahrtzeit of the Rebbe.
SHABBAT MORNING
Join us for a special community 'farbrengen' (gathering) marking the 30th anniversary of the Rebbe's passing.
Sunday, July 7 at 7:30 pm
Rosh Chodesh Tammuz
At Chabad Bay Area
RSVP to [email protected]
