Save the Date - Temple Beth Israel

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Shabbat 28 February - 1 March 2014 / 29 Adar 5774
The President, Robert Hershan, on behalf of the Board, Rabbis and staff of Temple Beth Israel
welcomes you to our community.
EREV SHABBAT P’KUDEI
Kabbalat Shabbat in main sanctuary at 6.15pm
Board member on duty: Robert Hershan
Shammash: Tom Firestone
Music: Cantor Michel Laloum and Kol Simcha accompanied by Joe Stupel
Baby naming: Emily Lancman, daughter of Benn and Katherine Lancman
SHABBAT P’KUDEI
Shabbat Shacharit in main sanctuary at 10am
Board members on duty: Robert Hershan, Ron Aarons and Joanne Loewy Irons
Shammashim: John Hillel and Mervyn Cohen
Music: Cantor Michel Laloum and TBI Choir accompanied by Joe Stupel
Torah readers: Steven Cohen and Josh Cohen
Bar mitzvah: Joshua Cohen
Special event: Ernie Malinek – 83rd birthday and anniversary of his bar mitzvah
Kiddush: Kindly sponsored by the Cohen family
TORAH
Parashah: Exodus 40:9 – 38 (p.682)
Haftarah: 1 Kings 7:51 – 8:21 (p.728)
Save the Date
Induction of Rabbi Gersh Lazarow
Shabbat HaGadol Saturday 12 April 2014, 5pm sharp
Please all join us as we celebrate the installation of Rabbi Gersh Lazarow and share in the ritual of Havdallah.
This will include reflections from Rabbi Dr John S Levi and Rabbi Fred Morgan.
DRASH ON PARASHAT P’KUDEI
By Rabbi Brent Gutmann, Beth Shalom, Auckland, New Zealand
This Shabbat is Shabbat P’kudei, the
first of several special Shabbatot leading
up to Passover. It commemorates a time
when the Temple in Jerusalem stood,
when every Jew was commanded to
contribute a half shekel to the Temple
treasury prior to the festival of Passover.
Rich or poor, every person gave the same
amount, but more significantly, we learn
of this census we study in Parashat Ki
Tisa that every Jew gave.
Can you imagine if every Jew gave
money in support of their community
– every Jew, no matter how rich or
how poor? Can you imagine every Jew
belonging to a Synagogue when no more
than 40% of all Jews are affiliated? Think
of all that would be possible if every Jew
traditionally emphasised during this
holiday season. In a few weeks on Purim
we will be giving gifts mishlo-ach manot
to others in community, and Passover,
which approaches faster than we realise,
includes a focus on giving ma’ot chitim
(wheat money). Tzedakah which is
necessary to ensure the most needy in a
community are able to have a Seder
gave some of their money or their time. in recognition that it is, not the fate
of the rich, but the fate of the poorest
In Pirkei Avot we find the teaching,
amongst us on which a community’s
“Where there is no flour there is no
Torah and where there is no Torah there health is judged.
is no flour – Ein Kemach, Ein Torah
This Talmudic passage, Ein Kemach
V’ein Torah, Ein Kemach.” (Avot 3)
Ein Torah, and the fact that the sages
Our communities desperately need the
chose this reading for Shabbat P’Kudei
generosity of all our members to flourish. emphasise the need for all to give to
Moreover, acts of charity, tzedaka, are
build a thriving community.
vrue vn
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WHAT’S ON
n SUNDAY LIMMUD 2 March, 10.30am
“Treasures of TBI” Presented by Rabbi John Levi. Amazing
documents, beautiful artifacts and sacred ornaments will be revealed
as we explore the Congregation’s heirlooms. All welcome.
Begins with bagels at 10am.
n ROSH CHODESH Sunday 2 March, 7.30pm Purim and alcohol!
CALENDAR
Please see WHAT’S ON for related listings below
Each month the women of our congregation are invited to come
together and rejoice in the new month with sacred learning, in depth
conversation and, of course, a little nosh. This month we will discuss why alcohol has become so much a part of this holiday and why it has
become such a problem for the Melbourne Jewish community. For
more information and venue contact Rabbi Ettlinger or the office on
03 9510 1488.
SUNDAY 2 March
10.30 Sunday Limmud
5pm Kol Simcha rehearsal
7.30pm Rosh Chodesh Group for Women (off site)
MONDAY 3 March
10am Holocaust Survivors Group (Jewish Care)
TUESDAY 4 March
TBI Archive Group
English Classes
Stan’s Shmooze
TBI Tamid
Introduction to Judaism
Parashat Ha’shavua
We invite you to the next pot luck dinner after the service in the Slome Hall. This is an event for the whole family and you are welcome to
10am
10am 1.30pm
4pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
n TBI BUSINESS BREAKFAST Wednesday 26 March, 7.30am
WEDNESDAY 5 March
11am Friendship Club
7.30pm Trope Class
n TBI COMMUNITY DINNER Friday 7 March, 7.30pm
bring your friends. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.
RSVP to the office on 03 9510 1488 or email [email protected] Our dynamic guest speaker is Rafael Epstein who has
worked in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Timor,
Indonesia, Europe and the Middle East. He currently
hosts the Drive program on 774 ABC Melbourne.
Seating is limited, RSVP by
Monday 17 March to Sue Silver
03 9510 1488 or [email protected]
Cost: Patron $110 • Host $70 • Guest $55
10am
7.30pm
7.30pm 8pm
NEXT SHABBAT
6.15pm
6.15pm
7.30pm
n TBI COMMUNITY SECOND SEDER
Tuesday 15 April, 6.30pm
Join Rabbi Lazarow, Josh Nezon and Sarah Edelstein at TBI’s
family-friendly second night Seder. This wonderful night will be
professionally catered with all the ritual trimmings.
Entry: Adults $50 members/$65 non-members, children to 13 yrs
$23, Young TBI $40. Concessions available. To book, please call
Sue Silver at TBI on 03 9510 1488 by Tuesday 8 April.
THURSDAY 6 March
Holocaust Survivors Group –
Russian Speaking (Jewish Care)
Aleph isn’t Tough
Aleph isn’t Enough
Purim choir rehearsal
FRIDAY 7 March
6 Adar II 5774
B’yachad Family Service in main sanctuary
Shabbat Shira Service in
Friedlander Bet Midrash
TBI community dinner in Slome Hall
SATURDAY 8 March
9am Shabbat Mishpachah Service
9.45am Gesher Service in Friedlander Bet Midrash
10am Shabbat Shacharit Vayikra
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REMEMBRANCE
SHLOSHIM
• Erika Fisher
• Menalice Lazarovici
• Mary Lipshut
• John Malady
• Deborah O’Neill
• Irene Stern
• Benjamin Leigh Shachter
• Adam Simmonds
Mother of Yehudi, mother in law of Helen,
grandmother of Ben and Simon
Mother of Ada Henzel
Mother of Peter, Alan and David
Father of David
Mother of Dennis, Jane and Michele
Mother of Henry and Dorothy
Son of Sol and Adina, brother of Simon and Justin
Son of Michael and June
YAHRZEITS OBSERVED THIS SHABBAT
• Arthur Abrahams • Hela Berman • Bela Chmielarz • Leon Donald • Philip
Feldman • Jack Goldin • Hertha Gries • Arthur Hartmann • Helene Herman •
Isaac Meyer Kahan • Hilde Kay • John David Kiffer• Fritz Magid • Samuel Main
• Sarah Marks • Marysia Mendelson • Peter Geza Meran • Solomon Nathan •
Joseph Penner • Benjamin Portnoy • Elstynne Sive • Olga Helene Sopher • Betti
Steen • Sarolta Syrop • Joseph Tursz • Samuel Werbeloff
In the event of a bereavement
please do not hesitate to contact Rhonda Nirens on 9883 6237 or 0438 464 909
This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
MISSION: Temple Beth Israel is a kehilla kedosha (spiritual community) bringing innovation and
creativity to Jewish traditions. We provide multiple pathways for our members and friends to enjoy an
engagement with Progressive Judaism that enhances their lives through spiritual enrichment, learning
and community. We are guided by principles of egalitarianism and respect for others. We are inspired to
continually develop and grow and to provide a spiritual home for all who wish to embrace our values.
We welcome your membership. Temple Beth Israel acknowledges that we are assembled on land whose
traditional custodians are the people of the Kulin Nation.
Contact TBI
Ph: 03 9510 1488 Fax: 03 9521 1229
PO Box 128 / 76-82 Alma Rd, St Kilda Vic 3182
tbi.org.au
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