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Some people think that if they were truly spiritual, they would never eat. In truth, few acts are as divine as eating food. Eating is similar to sifting gold. You grasp the divine spark within a food and reject the dross. And then, in the mitzvahs energized by that food, you carry that divine spark back to its origin within the oneness of its Creator. That is why there are foods that are forbidden and foods that are permissible. The Hebrew word for “forbidden” is assur—meaning tied down. “Permissible” is mutar—untied. Kosher means “fit.” Foods that are assur are not fit for the divine act of eating...
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Chabad of West Houston is dedicated to igniting and strengthening the Jewish spark within every Jew in West Houston & Katy by promoting Jewish pride, study and celebration. Under the guidance of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, we service families and individuals looking for a non-judgemental, accepting, personalized Jewish experience and have established a warm and traditional synagogue where everyone is made to feel welcome and comfortable. We provide for the spiritual needs of all Jews living in West Houston & Katy - regardless of their affiliation or finances. We have an “open-door policy” with no obligatory dues in order to belong to our synagogue or programs as we believe that every Jew is already a member. We aim to provide Ahavat Yisrael (unconditional love) to all Jews and to assist, help and infuse the commuity with exciting programming and Jewish experiences. We have synagogue services and Shabbat Experiences, learning classes, latino gatherings, womens events, teen programs, Hebrew School, 60+ events, disabled community services as well as services for retirement homes and Jewish inmates. At Chabad West Houston, we have something for everyone!
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