High Holidays 2011

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Tuesday night 8PM
Topic: Are all men pigs or only powerful ones?
Time magazine asks the question ” What makes powerful men act like pigs? ”  on tuesday night we will discuss the question from a Chassidic psychological one.
Are the men you know in your world any different the Schwartzenager or Strauss Kahn or John Edwards.
This class will give you a great working idea on how to view men/sexuality if your a woman and how to understand your own drives if you are a man.
Dinner and drinks served.
( we will be done in time for the 2nd half of the Mavs game- We will go out to watch it at a local bar)

Wed. June 1st. Power lunch & Learn

In this 10 part series we will discover the importance and relevance of the big 10 to our modern lives. What do the 10 commandments have to say about money, love, politics and our purpose in this world? Each month we explore one of the 10 commandments and explore what they have to say about our lives today. Lunch provided $10. rsvp here

Shavuot Dinner and Midnight madness in North Dallas- Tuesday night June 7th
Join Zvi and Aidy for a gourmet dinner with friends in honor of the holiday of Shavuot.
Followed by an all night learning session as we listen to excellent speakers and engaging topics including our very own Zvi at Chabad of Dallas.
Shavuot is the celebrated on the day we received the Torah on Sinai (details here) . Did you know that the Jewish people slept in that morning? In commemoration, we stay up all night learning!
Please RSVP here

Shabbat in Uptown June 10th-  Dinner and lunch

Friday night- Services at 7PM followed by a wonderful intimate gourmet dinner rsvp by Thursday here we only have 35 spots
Sat. Morning Services at 10AM followed by a Kiddush.
Sat. afternoon 8:00PM Ethics of our fathers and Shale’shudes (I bet you, you can’t google that one!)
If you would like to sponsor part of dinner-lunch or anything else. you can do it here

The Magical Mystical Tour- Brooklyn-July 8th-10th.

A young dentist and an army Captain from TX fall in love, they decide to marry in the perfect dream Chassidic wedding dressed in black and white.
Sounds romantic? Sounds like a dream?
Why watch a documentary when you can experience it and be a part of it.
We spend a friday night swaying to the enchanting sounds of melodies 1000 years old, taste the same food that we as a people have tasted for generation. We experience 1000′s swaying in a meditative prayer stance… and on Sat. night we party in Manhattan. Sunday, we pray at a gravesite believed by many to be miraculous. And in the evening we dance our hearts out with the two young Texans who would be graced if you joined them.
Join the Intown Chabad for a memorable weekend trip to the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn NY. Where the thumping heartbeat of Judaism is felt on the very pavement you walk.

Cost: Free- You pay your airfare and what ever restaraunts we go to.
Lodging: At the most upscale Chassidic homes you ever dreamed of.
You must bring: An adventurous spirit and an open mind.
Contact Zvi for more info
You don’t know the bride and groom? Melodie Balarsky and Ben Diamond, would love to have you at their wedding, just as long as you really know how to party!!!!

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Thoughts from the AIPAC policy conference
Sitting in a hall with 10,000 supporters of Israel is really a special thing. Sitting and listening to the president speak, is a lifetime experience ( though we could do without much of the content of his comments) Thinking about Jewish history and where we are today is mind blowing. But standing together with so many Jews of different backgrounds is just always the coolest thing! We are here with a delegation of about 40 young adults and interacting with so many Jewish people all united in support of Israel just makes me want to scream “am yisroel chai”!
But its not just Jewish people.
I little while back, I was walking through Stanley Korshak and I heard a voice call out ” are you a Rabbi?” I turn around to see an african american sales women , I asked ” how do you know?” And she proceeds to tell me how much she loves the Jewish people. She is an Elder at the Potter House church and wanted to know many things about Judaism. She came over to Chabad some time later with a bunch of questions and even attended a service.  I had mentioned to her that she should get active in the pro Israel community. She said she would love to. It turns out that one of her clients at Stanley Korshak was one of the biggest activists in Aipac. To make a long story short, she is now with us at the conference as we spread the message of cross religious and denominational support of Israel.


Shabbat in Uptown May 27th-  Dinner and lunch

Friday night- Services at 7PM followed by a wonderful intimate gourmet dinner rsvp by Thursday here we only have 35 spots
Sat. Morning Services at 10AM followed by a Kiddush.
Sat. afternoon 7:30PM Ethics of our fathers and Shale’shudes (I bet you, you can’t google that one!)
If you would like to sponsor part of dinner-lunch or anything else. you can do it here

The Magical Mystical Tour- Brooklyn-July 8th-10th.

A young dentist and an army Captain from TX fall in love, they decide to marry in the perfect dream Chassidic wedding dressed in black and white.
Sounds romantic? Sounds like a dream?
Why watch a documentary when you can experience it and be a part of it.
We spend a friday night swaying to the enchanting sounds of melodies 1000 years old, taste the same food that we as a people have tasted for generation. We experience 1000′s swaying in a meditative prayer stance… and on Sat. night we party in Manhattan. Sunday, we pray at a gravesite believed by many to be miraculous. And in the evening we dance our hearts out with the two young Texans who would be graced if you joined them.
Join the Intown Chabad for a memorable weekend trip to the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn NY. Where the thumping heartbeat of Judaism is felt on the very pavement you walk.

Cost: Free- You pay your airfare and what ever restaraunts we go to.
Lodging: At the most upscale Chassidic homes you ever dreamed of.
You must bring: An adventurous spirit and an open mind.
Contact Zvi for more info
You don’t know the bride and groom? Melodie Balarsky and Ben Diamond, would love to have you at their wedding, just as long as you really know how to party!!!!

TIC is hiring
Do you have a passion for young Jewish people? Do you want to work in an incredible environment? The Intown Chabad is hiring executive director/assistant/awesome everything person  Please Email Zvi@theintownchabad.com with your resume or to request a job description.

• Tuesday night 8PM- Chili Dog BBQ and Stump D’rabbi submit anonymous questions here
• Shabbat in Uptown- May 14th RSVP Here
• Magical Mystical tour- New York July 8th-10th – Details below or here
• TIC is hiring

Weekly classes

• Monday night- 7:30PM Exodus Study group. Advanced
• Wed. Chassidic Philosophy (Women only) 8PM at The Intown Chabad

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Tuesday night 8PM-  Chili Dog BBQ and Stump D’rabbi-
Topic: Stump d’Rabbi! Join us for the off-the cuff and off the hook questions and answers all submitted anonymously online here or live!
Always a great time, entertaining and informative!
Tuesday night class is back on in full swing! last week we had close to 30 people!  Join us this Tuesday night at 8PM.
We will fire up the grill with great dogs and all sorts of toppings as we join with our Israeli brother grilling all over Israel in honor of Israel’s independence day
Email if you can help with the grill or have an awesome chili recipe you want to try out on us!  here
Shabbat in Uptown this week-  Dinner and lunch

Friday night- Services at 7PM followed by a wonderful intimate gourmet dinner rsvp by Thursday here we only have 35 spots
Sat. Morning Services at 10AM followed by a Kiddush.
Sat. afternoon 7:30PM Ethics of our fathers and Shale’shudes (I bet you, you can’t google that one!)
If you would like to sponsor part of dinner-lunch or anything else. you can do it here

The Magical Mystical Tour- Brooklyn-July 8th-10th.

A young dentist and an army Captain from TX fall in love, they decide to marry in the perfect dream Chassidic wedding dressed in black and white.
Sounds romantic? Sounds like a dream?
Why watch a documentary when you can experience it and be a part of it.
We spend a friday night swaying to the enchanting sounds of melodies 1000 years old, taste the same food that we as a people have tasted for generation. We experience 1000′s swaying in a meditative prayer stance… and on Sat. night we party in Manhattan. Sunday, we pray at a gravesite believed by many to be miraculous. And in the evening we dance our hearts out with the two young Texans who would be graced if you joined them.
Join the Intown Chabad for a memorable weekend trip to the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn NY. Where the thumping heartbeat of Judaism is felt on the very pavement you walk.

Cost: Free- You pay your airfare and what ever restaraunts we go to.
Lodging: At the most upscale Chassidic homes you ever dreamed of.
You must bring: An adventurous spirit and an open mind.
Contact Zvi for more info
You don’t know the bride and groom? Melodie Balarsky and Ben Diamond, would love to have you at their wedding, just as long as you really know how to party!!!!

TIC is hiring
Do you have a passion for young Jewish people? Do you want to work in an incredible environment? The Intown Chabad is hiring executive director/assistant/awesome everything person  Please Email Zvi@theintownchabad.com with your resume or to request a job description.

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• Pictures from the Israel Celebration here
• Tuesday night 8PM- The Poor get poor and the Rich get rich or On being a BasketCase
• Thursday evening- The Network ( Federation) hosts their year’s kickoff party Info here
• Change of Schedule- Friday night live in Uptown Labor day weekend, not this coming week!
• Sat Night Impromptu concert 10PM- With Itamar Meiri- The Israeli who performed at Party on the Plaza- rsvp here
• Sunday August 29th- Guest Speaker on Life after life- Jewish perspectives on the Afterlife. RSVP HERE
• Save the Date
  • Yom Kippur @ The Crescent Sep 17th-18th rsvp here
  • Sukkot- All sorts of things going on in Uptown the entire Sukkot- details to come. Please respond if you can help out in any way
  • Simchat Torah Blowout of the year! Thursday night Sept. 30th.

Tuesday night 8PM-
Tuesday night class is hoping and bopin’ This is a great way to meet people and learn new things outside of the typical “bar scene” Topic: The Poor get poor and the Rich get rich or On being a BasketCase If you have ever felt like a basket case and didn’t know why life has thrown a curveball, you better come to this class!
Dinner and drinks served 8 PM. Would you like to sponsor the food for a bday or just because? Let us know Zvi@Theintownchabad.com

Sat. night intimate concert with singer/songwriter Itamar Meiri-10PM
Itamar played so well at the Party on the Plaza that we decided to invite him for an intimate concert at The Intown Chabad this coming Sat. night 10 PM.Please RSVP here if you can joinCheck out his music here

Sunday, August 29th, at 7:30 pm – Guest speaker R’ Joel Zeff More info and Rsvp here
“Life After Life: Jewish Perspectives on Death and the Afterlife “ – In this pre-High Holiday season ofintrospection we revisit ultimate issues and ask ourselves hard questions about how we are using our limited time on this Earth. A serious examination of the issues of death and the afterlife will help us torefocus on the meaning of life and redirect our energies in the most fruitful manner possible. Sponsored by The Jewish Studies initiative of North Tx. Location: The Intown Chabad
Labor day weekend Friday Night LIve Join friends for Shabbat Dinner at The Intown Chabad. Always a good time, always good food and drink.Please RSVP by Wed before.

$18

Yom Kippur in Uptown Dont pay to pray! Services this year will be held at the Crescent Hotel in Uptown. Join us! Details rsvp here

• Please volunteer for the huge Israel celebration August 22nd by emailing Orly at oshturman@jfgd.org
• Tuesday night 8PM- Can’t we all just get along? How Fighting Destroys Families, Communities and nations
• Friday night Live August 13th- RSVP Here ( see attached ad)
• Party on the Plaza August 22nd
• Save the Date
  • Yom Kippur @ The Crescent Sep 17th-18th rsvp here
  • Sukah.Jazz.Wine- Sep 26th
  • Simchat Torah Blowout of the year! Thursday night Sept. 30th.

Tuesday night 8PM-
Has it been a while since you’ve been to Tuesday night class? Reconnect! No time like the present! Topic: Can’t we all just get along? How Fighting Destroys Families, Communities and nationsThere were times in our history where we were pagans but we won our wars, and times where we were very “holy” but lost the wars. In this class we will explore the secret of Unity. Join us Tuesday night for great conversation and text study. Dinner and drinks served 8 PM. Would you like to sponsor the food for a bday or just because? Let us know Zvi@Theintownchabad.com

Friday night live August 13th-
Join friends for Shabbat Dinner at The Intown Chabad. Always a good time, always good food and drink.Please RSVP by Wed before. $18 Rsvp here

Party on the Plaze- Sunday Aug. 22nd

Mark your calendars for Party on the Plaza: A Celebration of Israel on Sunday, August 22nd from 12 noon to 5pm at the American Airlines Center’s AT&T Plaza at Victory Park. The celebration will include displays of Israel’s accomplishments and contributions in science, technology, medicine, culture and art through presentations, speeches, exhibits, interactive programs and children’s activities. For more information about the event, visit www.wecelebrateisrael.com. We are looking for volunteers to help set up, act as a host during the event or share a special talent – such as musicians, choirs, etc.! Please sign up here to volunteer. Let em know you are from TIC!  If you have any questions, please feel free to email oshturman@jfgd.org or 214-615-5263.
Yom Kippur in Uptown

Dont pay to pray! Services this year will be held at the Crescent Hotel in Uptown. Join us! Details rsvp here

• History class tonight- part 5- The Inquisition: The most successful well assimilated Jews suddenly find themselves in the jaws of death.
• Tuesday night 8PM- Why giving is more important for you then the person receiving.
• Friday night Live August 13th- RSVP Here
• Party on the Plaza August 22nd
• High Holidays info to be coming VERY SOON!

Tonight 7:30PM- Part 5 of the History course. Join us as we explore a most fascinating and difficult time in Jewish History. Spanish Jews were some of the most well assimilated Jews in our history, which is why the Inquisition came as such a shock.
Tuesday night 8PM- Has it been a while since you’ve been to Tuesday night class? Reconnect! No time like the present! Topic: Why giving is more important to you the for the person receiving. Did you know that even a person depending on public Charity is required to give? Join us Tuesday night for great conversation and text study. Dinner and drinks served 8 PM.
Friday night live August 13th-Join friends for Shabbat Dinner at The Intown Chabad. Always a good time, always good food and drink.Please RSVP by Wed before. $18 Rsvp here

Party on the Plaze- Sunday Aug. 22nd Mark your calendars for Party on the Plaza: A Celebration of Israel on Sunday, August 22nd from 12 noon to 5pm at the American Airlines Center’s AT&T Plaza at Victory Park. The celebration will include displays of Israel’s accomplishments and contributions in science, technology, medicine, culture and art through presentations, speeches, exhibits, interactive programs and children’s activities. For more information about the event, visit www.wecelebrateisrael.com. We are looking for volunteers to help set up, act as a host during the event or share a special talent – such as musicians, choirs, etc.! Please sign up here to volunteer. Let em know you are from TIC!  If you have any questions, please feel free to email oshturman@jfgd.org or 214-615-5263.

• Please complete this quick survey about the High Holidays this year here
• History course part v- The Crusades
• Tuesday with Zvi- Topic: How do you treat the help? The waiter? Thoughts on true greatness
• Matisyahu in Dallas Wed. night- Anyone interested?
• Shabbat in Uptown
• Party at the Plaza- August 22nd. Volunteers needed!

Monday night 7:30PM

Join us for the 4th installment of our History course, this week we will discuss the Jewish experience in the dark ages. 7:30PM Dinner served
Tuesday night 8PM

Topic: How do you treat the help? The waiter? Thoughts on true greatnessThis is the once a week class that will give you the umph and zest for your week! A great place to connect with other young adults. Drinks and Dinner serverd
Friday night Services 7:30PM

There is no public dinner at Chabad this week.  But we will have a big lunch at Chabad on Sat. after services

Saturday Services 10 AM followed by Lunch, let us know if you can make it!

Sat. afternoon, Pirkei Avot ( Ethics) Class and Shmooze.  8PM  Location TBD
Party on the Plaze- Sunday Aug. 22nd

Mark your calendars for Party on the Plaza: A Celebration of Israel on Sunday, August 22nd from 12 noon to 5pm at the American Airlines Center’s AT&T Plaza at Victory Park. The celebration will include displays of Israel’s accomplishments and contributions in science, technology, medicine, culture and art through presentations, speeches, exhibits, interactive programs and children’s activities. For more information about the event, visit www.wecelebrateisrael.com. We are looking for volunteers to help set up, act as a host during the event or share a special talent – such as musicians, choirs, etc.! Please sign up here to volunteer. Let em know you are from TIC!  If you have any questions, please feel free to email oshturman@jfgd.org or 214-615-5263.

Tonight 8:30PM
The 9th of Av is one of the most serious Jewish fast days of the year, it is a full fast like Yom Kippur and it begins at sundown Tonight (Monday night). We will be having the traditional reading of Eicha (lamentations) followed by a very powerful film entitled “Hiding and Seeking” which follows an observant Jewish fathers concerns that his children are being radicalized. The film brings up very important issues in regards to hate, tolerance and Jewish reactions to the non jewish world in an era where they experienced a Holocaust. BYOP Bring Your Own Pillow, the custom is to sit on the floor during the most sad day as in the time of mourning.

Tuesday night 7:45 PM Mincha in Tefillin (no class) and Break-Fast
Traditionally, the 9th of Av, is the only weekday which one does not put on Tefillin or a Tallit during the morning services. Join us for the afternoon service at 7:45 as we will put on Tefillin and read the Torah. We will then finish off the Fast day with the evening services in time to break the fast at 9:02PM  Breakfast over Bagels, Lox and Cream cheese. Please RSVP by replying in you will be joining us for Break-Fast Thanks!
Monday night 7:30PMJoin us for the 4th part of our Jewish History series, entitled “Rivers of Blood: Antisemitism in Medieval Christian Europe”  

• Monday night- Farbrengen in honor of The Rebbe’s Passing 16 years ago- TIC at 8PM
• Tuesday night Class 8PM
• Thursday- Torah on Tap @ The Gingerman with Moishes House
• Friday night, Shabbat- Shabbat In Uptown
• Close Encounters in Jewish history- New course for six Monday nights Starting end of June
• Huge Shabbat over Uptown- Rescheduled for July 18th.

Monday night 8PM-

Monday marks the 16th Yahrtzeit of The Rebbes Passing. Please join in for a Chassidic Farbregen. A Farbrengen is a gathering of life, soul and song. We will discuss and be inspired by the Rebbe’s legacy. Some of the topics covered:   What is a Rebbe? 5 Principles the Rebbe taught to change society and much more. We will begin at 8PM and go as long as it takes to get to where we need to be  Let us know if you will make it

Tuesday night 8PM-

Topic- Dealing with death- some times we just have to ask the question, why? Seems like Moses was confounded with the same question, I am too after receiving news of my aunt’s untimely death today.  Join us this Tuesday night for our weekly class. Get yourself a little perspective on life in a great contemporary way!
TORAH ON TAP @ GINGERMAN with Moishes House

When: Thu, June 17, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: 2718 Boll Street
Grab a beer, hear a shiur, Torah on Tap. Rabbi Zvi Drizin of the Intown Chabad will discuss pertinent Jewish topics as we enjoy the best brews Dallas has to offer.
BONUS PRIZE:
“the ink of a scholar is worth a thousand times more than the blood of a martyr”
-Lupe Fiasco*
*Whoever can name both the song and the person to whom this quote is originally attributed gets a free prize! Must give your answer IN PERSON @ Torah on Tap. Sorry, no write-ins
Friday night- Services 7PMDinner hosted by The Drizins afterwards. Please RSVP NO LATER THEN THURSDAY AT NOON to Zvi@Theintownchabad.com
Shabbat daytime services at 10AM followed by a Kiddush and Chulent. Anyone up for an Iron Chulent Cookoff? You can Challenge the House Chulent. Let us know!
Close encounters with Jewish History

Starting the last Monday in June for 6 weeks. This is going to be an amazing course which will give us perspective on how Jews have dealt with their host cultures through out history. Click here for complete course details and RSVP.