Shabbat Shalom!
31 March - 1 April 2017 4 - 5 Nisan 5777
Candlelighting at 6.57pm
Musical erev Shabbat service 6.30 - 7.30pm:
Come and be uplifted by KN's unique, song-filled Shabbat service created
by our wonderful musicians! This is the last musical Shabbat service for this
season.
Shabbat shiur study group 9 - 9.30am: Everyone welcome.
The Shabbat service begins at 9.30am followed this week by an iyun with Arnold Zable and Henry
Nissen.
Weekly Torah Portion:
Parashat Vayikra / ‫פרשת ויקרא‬
Torah: Leviticus 1:1 - 5:26
Haftarah: Isaiah 43:21 - 44:23
Shabbat ends: 8.04pm
From the President
We had a wonderful, busy week hosting Rabbi Yonatan, Merav and Tifferet Sadoff.
I would like to thank all of our members who attended the Wednesday shiur, Thursday workshop, Shabbat
services, dinner and more. Special thanks to Jo and Steve Silver, for hosting the Sadoffs in their home, and to
Samantha Davis for looking after Tifferet on a number of occasions. Thanks, too, to all who helped with the
various dinners and functions at homes and at Kehilat Nitzan.
Rabbi Sadoff and Merav shared much of their lives with us and we were able to do the same in a short time,
introducing them our kehilah and Jewish community as much as we could. Rabbi Sadoff’s davening, leyning
and teaching were very much appreciated and enjoyed. His sessions with the Board and other committees
were open, interesting and very valuable for him and for us.
Rabbi Sadoff and Merav frequently remarked on just how warm and welcoming our kehilah is. Someone
remarked to me that “we put on a good show”. I agreed but with a correction: this wasn’t a show. The
hospitality and friendship you extended to the Sadoffs is indicative of just who we are. Thank you all.
Shabbat Shalom,
Zvi
What's on at Kehilat Nitzan (details in boxes below)
Thursday 30 Mar:
Thursday 30 Mar:
Shabbat
1 April:
Sunday
2 April:
Sunday
2 April:
Wednesday 5 April:
Thursday 6 April:
Thursday 6 April:
A Course in Practical Prayer, 6 - 7pm
Pizza and Parasha, 7.15pm
Iyun with Arnold Zable and Henry Nissen
'Zehoo!' Children's Program, 9 - 10.30am
TAY SACKS SCREENING AT SHUL, 11am - 12.30pm
Morning minyan, 7am
A Course in Practical Prayer, 6 - 7pm
Pizza and Parasha, 7.15pm
CHaT Matters: Iyun with Arnold Zable and Henry Nissen, 1 April 2017
Please join us to hear Arnold Zable, writer and human rights advocate, and Henry Nissen, former champion
boxer and social activist talk about Arnold’s latest book, 'The Fighter', and about Henry’s incredible life. Arnold
is well known for his many books including 'Jewels and Ashes', 'The Fig Tree', 'Café Scheherazade', 'Scraps
of Heaven', 'Sea of Many Returns', 'Violin Lessons' and 'The Fighter.' He has been president of International
PEN Melbourne, and a Vice Chancellor's fellow at Melbourne University. Henry, born in Belsen-Bergen, won
the flyweight boxing gold medal at the 1969 Maccabi Games. Later, as a professional boxer, he won the
Australian and Commonwealth flyweight titles. He was inducted into the Australian National Boxing Hall of
Fame in 2009. He currently works as a youth social worker and is a founder of the Emerald Hill Mission. Join
us to become acquainted with two of the most engaging and colorful Jewish figures in our community.
Purim Matanot L’evyonim - THANK YOU!
A big thank you to all those who fulfilled the mitzvah of donating to a charity on Purim (matanot l’evyonim). It
was decided to donate the money raised to Hatzolah as it has helped save the lives of many not only in our
kehilah but also the wider Jewish community. Kehilat Nitzan’s donation was much appreciated by Hatzolah.
'ZEHOO' CHILDREN'S PROGRAM Sunday 2 April 9 - 10.30 am
All members’ children or grandchildren between the ages of 4 and 9 are invited to attend a fun
filled morning that will include music, craft, role playing and much more, all delivered within a
Masorti context. The sessions will be planned around chagim, the next one being Pesach
coming up in April.
Chavera means "friend" in Hebrew. Chavera Marcie will teach the children. Marcie, a KN
member is a dedicated, enthusiastic trained teacher who has planned a very exciting program for
Term 1. There will be a short break during the morning and parents are asked to send a piece of fruit or some
veggies with their child. For further information please contact the office on 9500 0906 or email
[email protected] . We look forward to seeing lots of children our next ‘Zehoo!’ session!
Sing and dance your way through Pesach with Jewish Australia! For a list of Pesach songs
and dances, and to find out about the origins of songs for Shabbat Pesach, Songs of Song (and
many more!) and when they are read in shul, please visit Jewish Australia's wonderful and
informative website:
http://www.jewishaustralia.com/pesach-songsanddances.asp
A COURSE IN PRACTICAL PRAYER: Thursdays 16 March - 25 May at Kehilat Nitzan, 6 - 7 pm
Do you feel the following way about prayer? You can’t relate, don’t understand, are not sure what to do,
know if anybody is listening or don’t speak Hebrew? If you are interested in learning more or have any
queries please call Josh Artz on 0487 408 464.
What's on Weekly: Morning Minyan, Wednesdays from 7-7.30 am
Please join our minyan every Wednesday morning at shul for the shachrit service and fulfill the
important mitzvah of helping others recite the Mourner's Kaddish. A light bagel breakfast will follow the
service.
Pizza and Parasha, Thursdays from 7.15 pm: Join us for delicious pizza and stimulating discussions about
the weekly parasha. Everyone is invited to these informal and interesting sessions, regardless of your
familiarity with the Torah. We' love to see you there so come and give it a try!
KN BOOKCLUB: Next meeting 8 May - After a great first meeting of the Book Club we've decided to
meet once every 6 weeks and determine the new book at each meeting. The next book is 'Judas' by Amos
Oz. You can follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/360057081021556/
You do not need Facebook to be part of the club. If you would like to be included in future emails for the
club please email [email protected] . Looking forward to seeing you at the next meeting! Rohan.
BIKKUR CHOLIM VISITING THE SICK: We have a dedicated, trained group of volunteers who would like to
visit any member of Kehilat Nitzan, or family of members, who are ill in hospital or who are recuperating at
home. If you know of anyone who would welcome a visit from a volunteer, please email Lianne
[email protected] and she will pass on the message. Please note that, unfortunately, we are not
offering a pastoral visit as this is really for a Rabbi.