Hey [,
As we danced with the Torah this past week, celebrating Simchat Torah, we came full circle — completing one cycle and immediately beginning again.
In Judaism, the end is never an ending. It’s an invitation to start anew, to go deeper, to unwrap new meaning each time.
At YJP we just wrapped an incredible month:
- Launched the new year at New Year's Dinner with 130 of our best friends.
- Sounded the shofar with a great turnout at services (100+) and another 80 at the Shofar on the Pfluger Bridge.
- A First Fridays thrown in for good luck.
- Yom Kippur and standing room only closeout Neilah service.
- Created new memories at Sukkot Dinner under the Stars with 60 in attendance.
- Republic Square Sukkah presented by Joe Koen and Son Jewelers
- Mentch Club for the guys.
- New faces and friendships over 200 young adults at the YJP + YAD the Sukkot Party at the Chai House. Thank you to Capstone Title for supporting the event!
- Nuclear energy at Simchat Torah
- Capped by Third Thursdays Happy Hour with 120 showing up to give the finale to the High Holidays
Just as the Torah is rolled back to the beginning, we’re excited to start the next chapter together by learning, growing, celebrating, and continuing to build an inspired community of young Jews in Austin.
Here’s to a new cycle of energy, joy, and connection.
Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Mendy & Mussy Levertov
p.s. As always, we would love to chat with you over coffee or drinks, about Judaism, or just life - reply to this email.
Upcoming Events:
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- Shabbat morning services 10:15 am
- Torah discussion and reading 11:00 am
- Followed by Kiddush and Cholent
10/17 - One Dor Over Shabbat Dinner
10/20 - Bake Like Bubby: Shakshuka Social
11/2 - 9th Annual Mega Challah Bake
9th annual! Join hundreds of Jewish women from the greater Austin area and make challah together!
Last year YJP had 5 tables at the Mega Challah Bake- choose YJP when you get your ticket to sit with fellow young Jewess’ 💃
11/11 - JLI: Lift Your Life - Course for Women
LIFT YOUR LIFE - Kabbalistic Teachings that Will Elevate Your Daily Reality
Discover a transformative journey into living with greater balance, clarity, and purpose. Each class takes a real part of everyday life—like sleep, anger, food, happiness, communication, faith, and personal growth—and gives you fresh Jewish wisdom and practical tools to improve it. Together, we’ll explore how to sleep more peacefully, handle frustration, find meaning in meals, build lasting happiness, use words positively, deepen our connection with G-d, and bring out our best selves.
Whether you seek calm, inspiration, or growth, this course offers a fresh perspective and lasting strategies for a richer, more meaningful life.
See course trailer here.
When: Seven sessions | monthly at 7:30pm-8:45pm
Nov 11 | Dec 9 | Jan 6 | Feb 3 | March 10 | April 14 | May 12
Where: 81 San Marcos St. Austin, TX 78702
Instructor: Rebbetzin Mussy Levertov
Cost: $18 per class | $99 for the entire session (includes textbook).
11/18 - Shvitz with Purpose with Ryan Middleman
Empower Your Body, Nurture Your Soul
Join us for a unique and transformative experience!
Date: Tuesday, November 18
Location: The Chai House
Together with Ryan Middleman and Mussy Levertov
- Pilates Class: Engage in a dynamic and rejuvenating Pilates session with Ryan, designed to strengthen your body and calm your mind.
- Kabbalistic Discussion: Led by Rebbetzin Mussy Levertov, explore the wisdom of Kabbalah and its insights on health and wellness. Discover how ancient teachings can inform your modern approach to self-care.
No prior experience with Pilates is necessary. Come as you are, and leave feeling empowered, connected, and inspired.
RSVP: yjpaustin.let/pilates
We look forward to sharing this special experience with you!
🌱 Chai Society:
Special thanks to the Chai Society members who donate monthly (starting at $36 a month) to support this beautiful community.
You can join them and have your name listed below.
Andrew Abony • Yankee Andrusierׁ • Hannah & Oli Black • Carolina Bueno • Duncan Bryer • Carrie Chess • Marc Cooper • Allan Farkash • Alex & Nellie Freiman • Marc & Andrea Freiman • Paulina Flasch • Matt Ford • Dora & Josh Frank • Gabe Gang • Sarah Guccione • Max Goldberg • Jeremy Goren • Sivan and Lizzy Goodman • Toba Hellerstein • Noah Kagan • Levi Kalmenson • Daniel Kaufman • Mikey Korn • Rachel Kulter • Moriel Levy & Jon Jov • Rabbi Mendi & Cheli Marasov • Ben Marchiony • Blake Margolis • Dan Melnick • Lior Milshtein • Enrique Mustieles Arellano • Michael Nadel • Yoni Oettinger • Dafnee Orduz • Sam Rabinowitz • Ben Rosen • Barbara & Norman Ross • Itamar Shapira • Abby Shay • Kylie & Noah Sinai • Ian Spechler • Joel Sumner • Tara Sylvane • Cindy & Mark Sichel • Dustin Tropp • Danielle Thompson • Ben Ward • Avremi Zippel • David Zakariaie • Idan Zur
YJP is entirely community-funded - join the monthly donors listed above and support the community you love!
Together, we’re High Energy!
Shabbat, Bereishit
Light your candles at 6:39 pm
in Austin, TX
Shabbat Shalom, friend!
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