Curses against us don’t just fail.
They get flipped into the most powerful blessings.
That’s the story of this week’s Torah portion, Balak.
It’s not just that we’ve survived. We’re built to thrive.
This Sunday marks the beginning of the Three Weeks of mourning for the destruction of the Bais HaMikdash. But destruction isn’t the end of the story. It’s only the start of rebuilding, leading to the final, eternal redemption. May we see the ultimate thriving with the coming of Mashiach and all our brothers and sisters across the world safe at home.
Did you see us at the July 4th parade?
Every year it’s one of our favorite events, but this year with the new Mitzvah Bus it was glorious. Thousands of ARKs handed out (those little yellow tzedakah boxes that you donate to whatever charity you want when they are full, want to bring an ARK display to your business? reach out HERE) So many thumbs up. Shouts of “I’ll do another mitzvah!” (the fantastic workout walking miles through Dunwoody in the heat!) It was epic. Huge thank you to everyone who made the Mitzvah Bus project happen, really!
(If you didn’t get to see it in action yet, swing by the Dunwoody Farmers Market this Sunday. We’ll be there with the Mitzvah Bus, our famous babka, and delicious rugalach.)
We’re deep in next year planning, and our Jewish calendar is almost ready to print.
Want to be in it?
Grab an ad or get your kid’s name printed on their Hebrew birthday.
You’ll be famous. And you’ll be supporting something beautiful. (Also, you’ll be helping everyone remember that every Yom Tov this year is midweek. (I, for one, am excited for Sukkot on a Tuesday.) CLICK HERE
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Light Shabbat candles today, July 11 in Dunwoody, GA before 8:32 PM
Shabbat Shalom,
Chaya Goldberg
P.S. it took me 4 years but my podcast finally made it out of drafts. The first episode of Teach Aleph dropped yesterday. I’ll be interviewing lots of wonderful people from the community. Give it a listen HERE and let me know what you think!
Survey
Saturday June 28th 1:30 PM
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Mitzvah Kitchen July
July 31st, times vary
Cook, bake, pack, and deliver a delicious kosher Shabbat meal.
Nominate someone having a medical procedure, who had a baby, or who just needs a little love.
Jewish Heritage Club
2025-2026
Do you have a child at Austin, Vanderlyn, or Kingsley Elementary or Chamblee or Ridgeview middle? Sign them up for this coming year. Want a new club to open at your child's school next year?
Teach Alef Podcast
Imposter syndrome? This podcast might be for you.
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This post is from the Mitzvah House email newsletter, first sent July 11, 2025. For current programs, see upcoming Mitzvah House events. Questions? Call 678.769.4833 or email Hello@MitzvahHouse.com.