We are honored to be hosting the distinguished Rabbi Efraim & Rebbetzin Chana Schmukler of Montreal (the rabbi's parents) for the final days of the Passover holiday!
We look forward to their wisdom and inspiration!
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This weekend: The Final Days of Passover
The 7th day of Passover is the time we crossed through the Sea of Reeds. The theme of the holiday focuses on the great miraculous revelation of that time and the anticipation for the future and final redemption.
- On the evening of the 7th day of Passover, the time when we actually crossed the Sea of Reeds, it is customary to stay up all night to study Torah.
- On Shabbat, the 7th day of Passover, the Torah reading of the Splitting of the Sea is read, which includes the special song of praise and gratitude called Az Yashir.
- On Sunday, the Final Day of Passover, is when we read the Haftorah with one of the prophecies of Redemption and also do Yizkor, the memorial prayer for departed relatives.
- The Baal Shem Tov instituted a custom for the last day of Passover, to gather towards the end of the day, have four cups of wine in honor of and in anticipation of the upcoming Final Redemption with Mashiach. This gathering is known as Mashiach Seudah.
Shabbat & Holiday Services Schedule | This Shabbat & Sunday
Friday, April 18 - Eve of 7th Day of Passover
- Welcoming the Shabbat Service at 8:00 pm
- 'All night Torah learning' marking the time of crossing of the sea.
Feel free to join us for informal learning starting at 11:30 pm. (Just email us in advance to let us know).
Shabbat, April 19 - 7th Day of Passover - 'Shvii Shel Pesach'
- Shacharit Morning Service at 10 am
- Joyous Hallel -
Torah Reading: The Splitting of the Sea and the song of Az Yashir!
- Followed by Kiddush, fruit and delicious hot cholent!
Sunday, April 20 - Final Day of Passover - 'Acharon Shel Pesach'
- Shacharit Morning Service at 10 am
- Joyous Hallel - Thanksgiving prayer
- Special Haftorah: The Prophecy of the Final Redemption
- YIZKOR Memorial Prayer
- Followed by Kiddush & fruit
- Seudat Mashiach
- Passover holiday ends at 8:29 pm
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This morning: final opportunity to 'Sell your Chametz'
SELL YOUR CHAMETZ:
One of the important preps for Passover is:
Doing so helps every Jewish person fulfill the Torah obligation of not owning any Chametz (grain-based and other products that are not kosher for Passover) during Passover.
CHAMETZ BURNING:
- Friday, April 11 at 11:30 am at Chabad Bay Area
Conclude before 12:17 pm
FINISH EATING CHAMETZ:
- Shabbat, April 12 at 11:11 am
GET RID OF and NULLIFY ANY REMANING CHAMETZ BY:
- Shabbat, April 12 at 12:16 pm
Note: All times local to Bay Area of Houston/Galveston
Shabbat & Passover Services Schedule - Join us!
Come join us on the first two days of the festival for special Holiday Services!
Friday, April 11
- Welcoming Shabbat Service at 8:00 pm
Shabbat Morning, April 12
- Special early service starts at 8:15 am
- Torah reading at around 9:00 am
- Followed by Kiddush with 'Hamotzi' and delicious hot Cholent! - Chametz eating deadline is 11:11 am
- All remaining Chametz must be gotten rid of (flushed or given away) by 12:16 pm
- Join us for CHAMETZ BURNING at Chabad Bay Area 11:45 am. You may bring the remaining Chametz from your home.
Saturday Night, April 12 - Eve of Passover
- 8:00 pm - Maariv evening service with Hallel!
- Community Seder starts at 8:30 pm
(Prior reservation required - reservations now closed, if you have not yet reserved and need a place for the seder, please message us).
Sunday, April 13 - 1st Day of Passover
- Holiday Morning Service at 10:00 am
Main part begins at around 10:40 am
Come and join us!
- Includes Hallel and special Festival reading.
- Special prayer of Tal (dew), kicking off the change to summer season
- Followed by Kiddush & Fruit
- Maariv Evening Service with Hallel at 8:00 pm
Begin "Counting of The Omer"
Monday, April 14 - 2nd Day of Passover
- Holiday Morning Service at 10:00 am
Main part at around 10:40 am
- Includes Hallel and special Festival reading.
- Followed by Kiddush & Fruit
Intermediate & Final Days of Passover
INTERMEDIATE DAYS OF PASSOVER ('Chol Hamoed')
- Tuesday, April 15 thru Friday, April 18
During the intermediate days of Passover all practices of the holiday continue, but unlike a holiday, most regular 'weekday' activities are permitted.
We may have opportunity for some Minyanim, please contact the rabbi if you are interested in participating.
FINAL DAYS OF PASSOVER:
The 7th day of Passover is the time we crossed through the Sea of Reeds. The theme of the holiday focuses on the great miraculous revelation of that time and the anticipation for the future and final redemption.
Friday, April 18 - Eve of 7th Day of Passover
- Welcoming the Shabbat Service at 8:00 pm
- 'All night Torah learning' marking the time of crossing of the sea. Feel free to join us for informal learning starting at 11:30 pm. (Just email us in advance to let us know).
Shabbat, April 19 - 7th Day of Passover
- Shacharit Morning Service at 10 am
- Followed by Kiddush, fruit and delicious hot cholent!
Sunday, April 20 - Final Day of Passover
- Shacharit Morning Service at 10 am
- Followed by Kiddush & fruit
- Passover holiday ends at 8:29 pm
Fresh Kosher Meat!
The Kosher Meat Service is in full swing! We received a brand-new fresh batch of high quality Glatt Kosher meat & poultry.
Popular items include: Chicken breast and thigh boneless filets, chicken legs bone-in, whole chicken cut-up bone-in, ground beef, ground lamb, ground turkey, meat stew and more!
Simply contact us to easily schedule an appointment: [email protected], reply or call/text 713-398-2460.
Contribute to Passover Fund
Please consider making a contribution to help support Chabad of the Bay Area activities over the Passover holiday season and around the year.
Chabad of the Bay Area sincerely appreciates your generous partnership and support. Thank you for helping to make it all happen!