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SHABBAT 18-19 APRIL 2014 / 19 NISAN 5774
The President, Robert Hershan, on behalf of the Board and staff of Temple Beth Israel welcomes you to our community.
EREV SHABBAT
FRIEDLANDER BET MIDRASH
6.15pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Board members: Rob Sward, Dorothy Graff
and Rhys Roberts
Shammash:
Rhonda Nirens
Music:Cantor Michel Laloum with Ruach Community
Choir and Joe Stupel
SHABBAT PARASHAT CHOL HAMOED PESACH
Parashah:
Haftarah:
Exodus: 34:1-9 (p.658)
Numbers 28:19-25 (p.1211)
Ezekiel 37:1-37:14 (p.1660)
SHABBAT MORNING
FRIEDLANDER BET MIDRASH
10am Shabbat Shacharit
Board members: Dorothy Graff, Ron Aarons, Rhys Roberts,
Roger Mendelson and Joanne Loewy Irons
Shammashim: Rosemary Michael and Chris
and Graeme Smith
Music: Cantor Michel Laloum with Ruach
Community Choir and Joe Stupel
Torah readers: Cantor Michel Laloum, Josh Nezon and
Sarah Edelstein
Kiddush:Kindly sponsored by the Jakobovits
and Rossdale families
Sacred Music - A Celebration
SAVE THE DATE - SUNDAY 15 JUNE, 2.30pm
Partners include The Camerata Orchestra conducted by Doug Heywood OAM,
Council of Christians and Jews, Jewish Christian Muslim Association,
St Pauls Anglican Church Choir, Salvation Army Choir and Camberwell Chorale.
DRASH ON CHOL HAMOED PESACH
by Rabbi Gersh Lazarow, Temple Beth Israel
Passover is not a one day holiday that comes, is
celebrated and then goes away until the next year.
Even though it lasts a full week, not a day, it is a
holiday that contains a spiritual message for us to
take with us throughout the entire year.
Jew must consider himself as if he personally came cleaners, in his book, The Jewish Way, Yitz
Greenberg explains that we all of can benefit from
out from Egypt.”
searching out for the chametz in our lives. He
Considering ourselves as if we personally
explains that chametz is a symbol of the things we
were redeemed from slavery to serve our
allow to stagnate in our lives.. Chametz signifies
God is essentially the rationale behind this
Passover is the first festival that the Jews
commandment of remembering our exodus from the staleness and deadening of routine; and getting
rid of it, he suggests, can be a symbol of our desire
celebrated as a people. It is the festival that
Egypt. This remembrance includes several essential
for freshness and growth.
connects us with the birth of the Jews as a free,
parts from our Passover preparations which can be
independent nation and a distinguished and
internalised daily to teach us a valuable life lesson. Most of us think of freedom as a lack of obstacles
dynamic people. It is not merely the celebration
in our way. Doing what we want would seem to
Some of the observances of Passover we can extract
of our release from bondage – from slavery, but
define freedom. But it appears that the Rabbis
and apply to enrich our daily life.
also the celebration of our becoming a holy nation
take a different perspective.They teach that while
The first step in our Passover observance is to rid
dedicated to God.
Passover celebrates the freedom from external
ourselves of our chametz. chametz is the Hebrew
oppressors, it also marks a freedom from the kind
Passover is so important that the Torah makes it
word for leavened bread, bread which has been
of self-centered arrogance typified by Pharaoh
our duty to remember it each and every day. As it
and symbolised by leavened bread. Freedom is an
states in the Torah, (Deuteronomy 16:3): “You shall allowed to rise. We are all familiar with the fluffy
loaf of white bread; but chametz is also in biscuits, inward movement, urging the self out of its narrow
remember the day of your departure from Egypt
all the days of your life.” This is the very reason that whiskey, noodles, beer and a myriad of other food concerns (mitzra’im) and onto the great plains of
sand toward a new Promised Land.
the third paragraph of the Shema which mentions products. It is forbidden to eat or own chametz
or anything containing chametz in our possession This is the message of Passover and the liberation
our liberation from Egypt is recited daily each
during Passover. Because of this commandment
morning and evening.
that we can internalise and carry with us for the
many Jews engage in the annual process of bidikat journey through the rest of the year. It is not
In addition, the redemption from Egypt is one of
chametz, where they search for and rid their homes simply a holiday that celebrates an historical event,
the six remembrances that we are commanded
of any sign of leaven.
but an occasion that is given to us to relate our life
to recall each and every day. In the Hagadah of
Passover we are instructed “In every generation the Whether you are fastidious or lackluster Passover
to and as a guide for self improvement.
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WHAT’S ON
SHABBAT SHIRA AND B’YACHAD SERVICES
FRIDAY 2 MAY, 6.15PM
B’YACHAD SERVICE
Family Service for Primary School aged students Pre and post B’nai Mitzvah
students, TBI Tamid Students (and young at heart). Led by Julie Howard with
songs and stories. All are welcome from great grandparents to grandchildren.
TBI COMMUNITY DINNER FRIDAY 2 MAY, 7.30PM
We invite you to the next community pot luck dinner after the service in
Slome Hall. This is an event for the whole family and you are welcome to
bring your friends. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.
SUNDAY LIMMUD SUNDAY 4 AND 11 MAY, 10.30AM
Please see WHAT’S ON for related listings below
Sunday 20 April - 6th day Pesach
6pm Erev 7th day Pesach service
Monday 21 April - 7th day Pesach
OFFICE CLOSED Easter Monday
10am 7th Day Pesach Service and Yizkor
Presented by Nadav Shachmon PJV Shaliach
YOM HAZIKARON SUNDAY 4 MAY
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE IDF AND THE ISRAELI IDENTITY
From the moment Israel was established in 1948 until today the IDF have
always been a significant part of the Israeli identity. We will explore the way
the demographic and geographic changes in Israel influence the IDF and the
Israeli identity.
YOM HA’ATZMAUT SUNDAY 11 MAY
FROM A SHELTER TO A SECOND HOME
When Israel was established in 1948 the need for a Jewish state was
undeniable. Jews around the world needed a physical shelter and the bond
between Israel and the diaspora was strong. Throughout the years this bond
has changed: Is Israel still representing the Jews around the world?
What makes Israel a Jewish state? How can Jews around the world identify
with Israel today? How can you love a country that you disagree with?
FRIENDSHIP CLUB
WEDNESDAY 7 MAY, 11AM
Join as to celebrate the Friendship Clubs 15th Birthday. Join us for a catch
up, lunch and our musical entertainment featuring Tim Lynk.
Tuesday 22 April - 8th day Pesach
4pm TBI Tamid
7.30pm Introduction to Judaism
7.30pm Parashat Ha’shavua
Wednesday 23 April
10.30am Drop in and Chat
Thursday 24 April
10am Holocaust Survivors Russian Speaking - Jewish Care
7.30pm Aleph isn’t Enough
7.30pm Aleph isn’t Tough
8pm TBI choir rehearsal
Friday 25 April
NEXT SHABBAT 26 Nissan 5774
OFFICE CLOSED ANZAC DAY
6.15pm Kabbalat Shabbat with Koleynu and Shannyn Gelbart
Guest Speaker Carol Bentata
Saturday 26 April
10am Shabbat Shacharit with
TBI Choir
Guest Speaker Miriam Feldheim
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REMEMBRANCE
SHLOSHIM
• Jill Cantor
• John Cohen
• Betty Drillich
• Henry Gordon
• Zara Halprin
• Barbara Jacobs
• Dora Kayman
• Lisl Kindler
• Glen Morley
• Steffan Weiss
• Ben Zaks
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CALENDAR
SHABBAT SHIRA
Join us in the Magid Resource Centre for an informal, lay led service, with
guitar and lots of singing. The service includes all the regular features of the
Kabbalat Shabbat service, including the kaddish prayer for those observing
yarzheit, in an intimate and participatory atmosphere.
YAHRZEITS OBSERVED THIS SHABBAT
Mother of David and Peter
Husband of Shirley, father of Roslyn, Keith and Rhonda Hale
Wife of Henry, mother of Rita Hyams
Father of Anne and Olga
Mother of David, Hannah, Michael and Susan
Wife of Bob, mother of Gavin and Gina
Wife of Norm, mother of Adrian, and Selina Joseph
Mother of Howard Kindler, Theresa Epshtein,
sister of Sylvia Simon
Son of Geoff and Marilyn, father of Damon and Kurt
Partner of Jo, father of David and Lauren
Husband of Sue, father of Adam
• Ralph Barnett • Freda Beville • Cenci Bihary • Robi Bihary • Benjamin Einhorn
• Ruth Erlichman • Julie Frey• Lilly Friedlaender • Jessie Gild • Mrs Jenny Harris
• Ilse Hartmann • Louis Hoffman • Guenter Jacob • Alwynne Jona OAM
• Stephen Bram Joske • Danielle Lenore Joske • Beatrice Kaufman
• Don Lawrence • Hilda Leder • George Marquis • Hyman May • Lovis Moss
• Leon Rebaisen • Dorothy Rosebery • David Rosenberg • Carol Rubin • Jacob
(Kuba) Schulberg • Pola Silberscher • Victor Simkin • Joe Zusman Solomon
• Herta Tarry • Mayer Yahia
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. Temple Beth Israel acknowledges that we are assembled on land
whose traditional custodians are the people of the Kulin Nation.
Contact TBI
Ph: 613 9510 1488 Fax: 613 9521 1229
PO Box 128 / 76-82 Alma Rd, St Kilda Vic 3182
tbi.org.au
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