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Special Kiddush LUNCH this Shabbat (see below). 

FRIDAY EVENING

• Kabbalat Shabbat (Welcoming the Shabbat) Service at 6:30 pm 
   

SHABBAT MORNING

• Coffee & Kabbalah at 9:00 am
   
• Morning Services 
  Starts at 10:00 am
  Main part at 10:45 am
   
• Torah Portion: Vayetze
  The story of Jacob unfolds, fleeing from Esau, ANGELS on a ladder, marriage and building the nascent family of the Jewish nation!

BUFFET KIDDUSH LUNCH!

Sponsored by Boris and Ida Berezin in celebration of the birth of their grandson, Yitzchak Shalom, born to Jonathan & Meital Berezin in Israel! Mazel Tov!! We'll be joined as well by proud uncles, Benny and Solomon!

 Come and join us!

Sponsor a Kiddush Lunch

Our State Senator, Mayes Middleton, sent a member of his staff to personally deliver the fully signed copy of the Texas Senate Resolution for Israel.

The senate's unequivocal support for Israel in its time of need and Senator Middleton's thoughtfulness and gesture towards the Jewish community in our area is very much appreciated! 

Join us for 

BAY AREA CHANUKAH CELEBRATIONS!
5784 / 2023

Thursday, Dec. 7 | 1st Night 
Chanukah on the Strand!
At Saengerfest Park in Galveston

6:30 PM

Feel the cool vibes of the historic Strand and Galveston Island at this annual Chanukah tradition! Featuring Grand Menorah Lighting, Chanukah Treats, Music, Free Raffle and more!

Address: Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550

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Sunday, Dec. 10 | 4th Night
ChanukahFest at the Lagoon!
At Lago Mar in Texas City

Time TBA

Cool waterside party overlooking Crystal Lagoon! Featuring: Music, Grand Menorah Lighting, food, crafts & prizes!

RSVP encouraged!

At Blue Lagoon at Lago Mar, Texas City, TX 

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Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 6th Night
Pearland Menorah Lighting
At Pearland Town Center Mall

6:30 PM

Menorah lighting and celebration in the main square of the chique Pearland Town Center mall! Menorah lighting ceremony, music, Chanukah treats, free raffle and more!

Town Center Mall Outdoor Pavilion, 11200 Broadway St, Pearland, TX 77584

 Wrap Tefillin for Israel!

Your good deed helps - Connect to the special, timeless Mitzvah! 

No prior experience necessary

Tefillin will be provided 

Sunday
Anytime between 9:00 and 10:00 am

Coffee and cookies available

A delegation of close to 200 family members of the hostages flew to NY in a trip organized by Chabad in Israel, with their primary destination to visit the Rebbe's Ohel to pray for their relatives being held captive in Gaza. When word spread that they'd be arriving at the Ohel, hundreds of well wishers from all over the NY area came there late in the evening to welcome them and give them a huge virtual hug. I was fortunate to participate in that as well and personally convey to many of them our support and blessings for miraculous salvation. 

From there they traveled on to Washington, DC to meet with members of Congress and to participate in the Rally as well.  

The International Kinus Hashluchim (Conference of Chabad Rabbis) was held last week in NYC.

Top is the group picture taken in NY Sunday where the international gathering took place over the weekend.

Bottom is a group picture of shluchim in Israel gathering simultaneously during these challenging times, many of them couldn’t leave their posts and join the NY conference.

Middle picture is of some of the Chabad Shluchim rabbis currently called up for duty in the IDF.

May Hashem bless watch over our brothers and sisters in Israel and around the world! 

(Hat-tip to Rabbi Berel Pewzner) 

Rabbi at the famous group photo with the thousands of  rabbis taken in front of "770" the Rebbe's synagogue. 

Special Kiddush LUNCH this Shabbat (see below). 

FRIDAY EVENING

• Kabbalat Shabbat (Welcoming the Shabbat) Service at 6:30 pm 
   

SHABBAT MORNING

• Coffee & Kabbalah at 9:00 am
   
• Morning Services 
  Starts at 10:00 am
  Main part at 10:45 am
  
  Torah Portion: Toldot
  The birth of Jacob and his twin brother Esau and the events of the early years of their lives.
  
  Join us for a FULL KIDDUSH LUNCH this Shabbat sponsored by Ken Terkel in memory of his mother Charlotte, OBM, on the occasion of her Yahrtzeit this Shabbat.
  
  Sponsor a Kiddush Lunch
  
  Come and join us!
  

The World of Kabbalah
Revealing How Its Mystical Secrets Relate to You

Discover the core mystical and spiritual teachings of Kabbalah and their relevance to everyday life. You’ll learn to think like a Jewish mystic and gain powerful insights to fuel deeper self-understanding and personal growth. Curious why there’s so much buzz around Kabbalah? Discover it for yourself by attending The World of Kabbalah.

Come join us for the FREE OPENING LESSON this Tuesday!

  Watch the Course Preview! 

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WORLD OF KABBALAH
Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Led by Rabbi Yitzchok Schmukler at Chabad Bay Area

Register today! 

Speaking up for what is right. A voice of moral clarity. It was a powerful statement in support of Israel this past Tuesday night at League City Community Center.

With hardly days notice, some two dozen elected officials from all levels of government and community leaders, joined by a large turnout of area residents, came out to express solidarity to speak with one voice in condemnation of the horrific terror attacks and to express their unequivocal support for the people of Israel in their time of need.  

 Stay tuned for a detailed report.

There's going to be a community-wide Solidarity for Israel event taking place in League City on Tuesday at 6:30 pm. Please be sure to make the time and share the word. Invite your neighbors and friends. Everyone is invited. 

A broad roster of elected officials from city, county and state will be in attendance. 

Please spread the word. 

Solidarity for Israel: Tuesday, October 17 at 6:30 pm

At Community Center 
400 South Kansas
League City, TX 77573

Full police security will be provided. 

Together, all people of conscience will speak up on behalf of Israel and counteract the evil through a united voice of morality and goodness!

Please forward, post and share.

LAUNCHING!
An exciting and innovative learning opportunity:

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 Beit Midrash! 

Thursday evening Beit Midrash (House of Study) at Chabad Bay Area!

Discover the highly enjoyable and cherished method of Torah study partner learning, aka, Yeshiva style.

Come and join us for the first Beit Midrash evening!

Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7:00 pm

All you need to do is come to learn, we'll help pair you with a study partner and provide various options and learning materials. 

Sushi will be served!

RSVP Free:
[email protected]

Please include number of people and their names so that we can plan accordingly. 

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To contribute or help sponsor the refreshments:
jbayarea.org/give

Write Beit Midrash in the note field 

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT:

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PRAYER SERVICES DURING SUKKOT:

Eve of Sukkot - Friday, Sept 29
Welcoming the Shabbat (Kabbalat Shabbat) at 7:30 pm
Dinner Under the Stars at 8:00 pm

1st Day of Sukkot - Shabbat, Sept 30
Coffee & Kabbalah at 9:00 am
Morning Service starts at 10 am
Main part begins at 10:45
Service includes joyous Hallel prayer & Torah reading
Followed by buffet Kiddush Lunch in the Sukkah!

2nd Day of Sukkot - Sunday, Oct 1
Morning Service starts at 10 am
Main part begins at 10:45 am
Service includes joyous Hallel and the use of the Lulav & Etrog
Followed by light Kiddush refreshments in the Sukkah