April - Beit Shalom
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April - Beit Shalom
Adelaide Progressive Jewish Congregation Beit Shalom Magazine APRIL 2014 ADAR II / NISSAN 5774 BEIT SHALOM MAGAZINE Rabbi’s Column — In Search of Guilt-Free Chocolate Wednesday 19 March was a hard, hard day for me. I dragged myself to the factory at Mile End, where the vast majority of Haigh’s chocolates are produced. I was forced to consume a rather large amount of both dark and light chocolate, and more was offered than I could possibly eat. It was a tough time. The group Stop the Traffik invited me to come along on the day that Haigh’s was awarded its UTZ certification. UTZ is a worldwide organisation that monitors farming practices to make sure that farmers are using sustainable and best practice agricultural techniques. It also certifies that farmers are paying fair wages to their employees and are treating their workers well. When it comes to chocolate production, sadly, this is rarely the case. The world’s largest producer of cocoa is the Ivory Coast, and a significant percentage of that nation’s cocoa beans is picked by children who have been sold or kidnapped into slavery. These young people are sold for as little as $100, forced to work horrendously long days, and beaten mercilessly if they fail to work hard enough. This makes the act of buying and eating a chocolate bar a fraught exercise. Unless chocolate bears an UTZ, Fair Trade or similar certification, one must assume that at least a percentage of Beit Shalom congregants Regina Zielinski who is the chocolate has come from an inhumane source. At the moment, the only mass-market chocolate bar that has such a certification is the Cadbury Dairy Milk bar. At the Haigh’s Mile End factory, the shelves are piled high with enormous bags of cocoa beans, stamped with the UTZ stamp of approval. You can eat that chocolate with a clear conscience. You can also push the sustainable chocolate movement forward by asking other local chocolate makers if they know for sure where their cocoa beans are sourced from and letting them know that this issue is of concern to you. At this time of year, when we recall how we were miraculously freed from slavery, we should all make sure that the chocolate we enjoy was not picked by slaves. My very best wishes for a joyful and liberating Pesach! Rabbi Shoshana Kaminsky Sell Your Hametz Once again, the Rabbi will sell leavened products for those who wish to do so. Please be in contact with her by phone or e-mail to make your request. It is traditional to make a modest contribution for this service. Happy Pesach! gathered to farewell moving to NSW Special points of interest: Monday 14 April—Erev Pesach—1st night Seder at home Tuesday 15 April—10:30am Pesach Service Tuesday 15 April—5:45pm Pesach—Communal Seder at Beit Shalom Monday 21 April—10:30am Yizkor Service Saturday 26 April—12 noon Big Book Club lunch & discussion Inside this issue: Congregational News 2 Yahrzeits & Library News & Purim Photos 3 President’s Report 4 Youth Achievement Award Winner 5 Shabbat Purim Drash 6 Shabbat Zachor Drash 7 Beutel Seminar Israel Report 8 Upcoming Events 9 Sisterhood Report & Purim Spiel Review 10 Seder Booking Form 11 UPJ Biennial 2014 12 JG&HS of SA 13 Beutel Report (cont’d) 14 Calendar Directory 15 16 BEIT SHALOM MAGAZINE Page 2 Congregational News תרומות שהתקבלוּ BIRTHDAYS DONATIONS RECEIVED ימי הולדת Thank you to the following members who have made Yahrzeit donations: Wishing a Happy Birthday to the following members: Donor In Memory of Hermina Pincus Jetta Martz Ron Waxman Ed Argy Ruth Gilbert Denise Barouche Danielle James Rabbi David Kopstein Maya Vyshovsky Ellie Rosenfeld Lisa Rogers Teresa Zetlein John Sulan Alexander Katchor Laura Argy Carolyn Eglinton Joshua Evan Karni Katz Joseph Ninio Lorre Zuckerman Dorothy Zuckerman Bleiberg Myra Waddell Rae Samuels Marie Lipert Leila Lipert, John Lipert, Fay Koll Buckner & Rachel Bartak Hebrew Reading Course Returns! The Crash Course in Hebrew Reading will start up on Monday 28 April at 7:30pm. All are welcome to participate in this course which will teach the basics of decoding Hebrew letters. Preregistration is a must to assure there are sufficient course booklets. Please contact the Rabbi by phone or e-mail to let her know of your interest. Tot Shabbat in April OTHER DONATIONS RECEIVED Thanks to Judith Stevens for her kind donation Our April Tot Shabbat will take place on Shabbat morning 26 April at 9:45am. Please join us for a special morning of song and celebration. Rosters SHAMUS BIMAH April 4 April 5 R Hoenig P Main April 4 April 5 יובל נישואים April 11 April 12 R Gilbert P Main April 11 April 12 R Gilbert M Sag Mazel Tov to the following couples who celebrate a wedding anniversary this month: April 18 April 19 J Henrie R Hoenig April 18 April 19 A Henderson-Sapir R Hoenig April 25 April 26 R Gilbert S Musry April 25 April 26 R Gilbert S Musry WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Pam & David Eglinton Amy Sierp-Worth & Oliver Sierp H Limareff R Hoenig BEIT SHALOM MAGAZINE Page 3 Yahrzeits אכ ה ר ה April 4 – 5 Milan Hanzalik 29 Adar II—31 March Father of Michael Hanzalik Louis Shapiro 2 Nissan—2 April Father of Lorre Zuckerman Michael (Mick) Shnukal 2 Nissan—2 April Father of Dorothy Staska, Michael Shnukal, Sam, Eva, Joan & Muriel Adelheid Traub 2 Nissan—2 April Congregant of Beit Shalom Alfred Baker 3 Nissan—3 April Father of Denise Barouche Isaac Ades 5 Nissan—5 April Father of Jack Ades, father-inlaw of Lydia, grandfather of Vanessa & Natalie, great grand-father of Sophie, Bronte, Scarlett & Isabella Eleanor Somers 5 Nissan—5 April Mother of Ron Somers, grandmother of Serena April 11 – 12 Deborah Troister 8 Nissan—8 April Sister of David Baltman Ric Zuckerman 9 Nissan—9 April Husband of Lorre Zuckerman, father of Michael & Nicola Sylvan Carson 9 Nissan—9 April Son of Liliane Carson, brother of Giles April 18 – 19 Lotte Ronai 13 Nissan—13 April Mother of David & Kay, grandmother of Ben & Rebecca Peter Fischer 13 Nissan—13 April Brother of Margaret Fischer Margaret Sollner 15 Nissan—15 April Aunt of Jordanna Meschemberg Rose Harrison 16 Nissan—16 April Mother of Michael Harrison Ian Aarons 17 Nissan—17 April Husband of Viv Aarons April 25 – 26 Daisy Musry 22 Nissan—22 April Mother of Joe Musry, motherin-law of Sue, grandmother of Mati & Tal Edmund Traub 22 Nissan—22 April Congregant of Beit Shalom Rosalind Eirew 25 Nissan—25 April Sister of Gerry Bloustien May 2 – 3 Raya Rosenzvaig 28 Nissan—28 April Mother of Maya Vyshovsky Leonie Lubin 28 Nissan—28 April Sister of Marie Lipert Ida & Israel Silver 29 Nissan—29 April Grandparents of Graham Silver Madge Burns 29 Nissan—29 April Mother of Alison Marcus May their memories be for blessing Library News New items in the library this month: Thanks to Lorre Zuckerman for donating the following items: "Those Were the Days: the Holocaust as seen by the Perpetrators and Bystanders." "Project Abraham: A Conversation between Muslims and Jews" [DVD]. Penny Richardson—Librarian Purim Photos BEIT SHALOM MAGAZINE Page 4 President’s Report י ד ימ ה מ י וש ב ה ר אש As we head into Pesach, the season of liberation, it is well to think of those who are not liberated. Quite an amazing thing happened this week. The name of one of Australia’s leading mining magnates and founder of Fortescue mining, Andrew ‘Twiggy” Forrest was connected with a unique achievement. He has collaborated with Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Grand Imam of al-Azhar in Egypt in founding a Global Freedom Network whose aim is to end slavery by 2020. Forrest tells a very moving story of how he came to lead this organisation through the experience of his daughter, Grace who found that some children she had become connected to in Nepal had been sold into slavery. Forrest started researching the modem slave industry with an estimated 30 million slaves, and reviewed the supply chains at Fortescue for benefits from modern slavery, including affidavits from all suppliers that they had reviewed their own supply chains, and to his disgust found that some could not sign those documents. He resigned as chief executive of Fortescue, taking a position as non-executive director, and now he spends most of his time in philanthropic causes. In 2010 he started the Walk Free Foundation which last year published a Global Slavery Index, identifying the countries where the problem is most acute. For those of us who practice religion, Forrest has an alarming message: he says that the Koran, the Torah and the Christian scriptures all have uncomfortable confused messages on the morality of slavery. Not many of us are in a position where we can resign from organisations that are morally compromised in this way. But last month artists made news by boycotting the Biennale, which is funded by Transfield, which also provides garrison and supply services to the Manus Island Immigration Reception Centre, and incidentally, runs bus services in Adelaide. You may or may not agree with the artists, as I do, and you may feel, like Senator George Brandis, that they are biting a very generous hand that has fed them, but what you can’t deny is that we who benefit from activities that may be morally compromised are faced with moral choices. There are many in this congregation who make clear ethical choices based on these kinds of concerns. It’s time for more of us to learn from them. As we sit down to beautiful Pesach feasts and enjoy the company of our friends and family and tell the story of the liberation of our people, it is important to reflect on the minor ways in which we may benefit from past and current practices that have harmed others. On the larger scale, none of us would be here if Aboriginal people had not been displaced. As we dip our fingers in the wine and leave a drop of wine on the plate untasted, unenjoyed for the ten plagues that afflicted the people of Egypt, we make a statement that we will not enjoy the sufferings of those who oppressed us. We make a personal statement of self denial—a “not in my name”. Whether it’s possible to claim “Not in my name” as we continue to enjoy the fruits of other people’s suffering is a more difficult moral philosophical point, but the Passover ceremony should remind us that we are diminished by the enslavement or torture of the other and our celebrations of our good fortune should be moderated by a recognition that we are not the only enslaved people and there are others whose need for liberation is more current than ours. Shalom and Chag Pesach Sameach, Ron Hoenig—President Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/national/billionaireandrew-twiggy-forrest-fights-to-end-global-slavery20140317-34y6d.html#ixzz2wk8VKEvp BEIT SHALOM MAGAZINE Page 5 2014 Youth Achievement Award Winner—Charlotte Gillespie This year sees the inauguration of the Youth Achievement Award which Dr Jack Gubbay has kindly sponsored. The award honours young Adelaide achievers (from 15—30 years) who have made a major contribution to leadership in fostering cooperative activities among youth of both congregations (Beit Shalom & AHC) or within their own congregation. It is an honour & a privilege to introduce our winner—Charlotte Gillespie. Briefly describe the nominee’s outstanding activities & involvement in activities by and for Adelaide Jewish youth: Charlotte is one of the three Bogrim currently leading Jewish Adelaide Zionist Youth. In 2014 she will be Mazkira without having been on Shnat. At present, the attendance at JAZY is higher than it has been in the past six years; that is due largely to the efforts of the leaders. The highest attendance is from Beit Shalom. Charlotte has worked hard to liaise with the Beit Shalom families and it has paid off. She also leads with Netzer on their summer camps and ensures ties are strong between the two movements. She organised an outreach with Netzer Bogrim which was the most successful of the year, in terms of popularity, attendance and fostering interest in children to go to an interstate summer camp. What has been the nominee’s involvement with young people in the Adelaide Jewish community? Give examples: Charlotte has been involved with young people in the Adelaide Jewish community since working as a volunteer at the Beit Shalom Cheder from 2007—2010. As a teaching assistant, she was much loved by the students and encouraged a love of Judaism in them. In 2009, she began Hadracha training to be a leader with JAZY, a role she continues to fulfil. From 2014, it will be her responsibility to begin overseeing and organising the training of the future leaders. regularly signs petitions calling for social justice. Other Comments: Tell us how the nominee has been involved in social action either within the Adelaide Jewish community or the community at large, and provide examples: Charlotte strongly believes in Tikkum Olam and, both as a teacher and as a leader, tried to create lessons and programs with a strong emphasis on social justice and individual and group action. In her personal life, she predominantly purchases items that are made ethically and with as little harm to the environment as possible. Charlotte has assisted JNF by calling and asking for donations and was involved in the rally against climate change. She In addition to the Youth Achievement Award, Charlotte received a commendation for Language and Culture from the Australia Day Council in January for her work with JAZY and Netzer. Charlotte as Purim Spiel’s Ledasha Haman Torah Portions חלקים מהתורה DATE PARASHAH TORAH HAFTARAH April 5 Metzora Leviticus 14:1—15:33 II Kings 7:3—7:20 April 12 Achrei Mot Leviticus 16:1—18:30 Malachi 3:4—3:24 HaGadol April 19 Pesach Ezekiel 37:1—37:14 Chol HaMoed April 26 Kedoshim Amos 9:7—9:15 Mevarchim Leviticus 19:1—20:27 SHABBAT BEIT SHALOM MAGAZINE Page 6 Shabbat Purim Drash by Rabbi Shoshana Kaminsky In the lead up to Purim and the South Australian state elections held in mid-March, Rabbi Kaminsky took the liberty of sharing some of her political views with us, albeit tongue in cheek, there is merit to many of the view she expressed and several congregants would gladly have endorsed and voted for her Jewish Mother’s Party. Shabbat Zachor: Purim is nearly here! It will not have escaped the notice of Australian Jews that two states—my own state of South Australia as well as Tasmania—are holding elections on the eve of Purim. I couldn’t have picked a better date myself! In my relatively brief experience, choosing which party to vote often comes down to deciding which candidates look the best on the campaign posters. Information about policies is hard to come by and nearly impossible to find for all but the most prominent political parties. I have been trying to get myself educated, but it hasn’t been easy. Thank goodness there is a new party on the scene, one that has been very proactive in disseminating clear and bold publicity in its efforts to win at least one seat in the South Australian Senate. I speak, of course, of the newly-formed Jewish Mother’s Party. The Jewish Mother’s Party, which has managed to secure position “18” on the Senate ballot, has been distributing leaflets all across the Adelaide metropolitan area. In their introductory paragraph, they outline a bit of why they have entered the election: “We have been fretting and kvetching about the state of our state for some time, and have finally decided that the time has come for action! We believe that what this great state of South Australia really needs is a mother’s touch—specifically a Jewish mother’s touch. Too much is going wrong, and it’s going to take a couple of truly dedicated control freaks to fix things up. We believe we are the women for the job.” Voters are sure to be impressed by the candidates themselves. The front of the brochure features a colour photo of the two candidates, proudly surrounded by their wellscrubbed, impeccably dressed and only mildly neurotic children. Those who are energetic enough to read their party platform will be impressed by what they see. Here is just a sample of some of their forward-looking policy proposals: —Where we stand on gun control: for some reason, this issue keeps coming up on the platforms of other parties in this election. Go figure! We think our current policies are just fine, and we’ll definitely oppose efforts to change our gun control laws. And if the Shooters and Fishers party don’t like this, they can just kiss our tucheses. —Where we stand on the environment. We love and deeply care about the environment, especially the cute cuddly creatures like kangaroos, wombats and koalas. And the Great Barrier Reef—we’re huge fans. However, we also really love our SUVs. Do you seriously expect us to get our kids to music lessons, cricket practice and maths tutorials on the same day in three different locations in an electric car the size of a small dining room table? So, here’s what we’re saying: find us an SUV that runs on solar power, and we’ll become much more enthusiastic about being green. —Where we stand on healthcare: If elected, we will advocate that all South Australians get to visit their GPs and specialists for free as many times a year as needed. Zai gezunt—you should be healthy! We will also launch a recruitment campaign to bring more Jewish doctors to South Australia to cover the additional demand. Hiring preference will be given to single Jewish doctors under the age of 40. Impressed? I certainly am. And their concluding paragraph just about moved me to tears: “To conclude: between us, we are raising six highly gifted, extremely promising future voters. We have scrupulously guided them through life, allowing them just enough freedom to learn from their mistakes and disciplining with an iron hand when needed. We believe these parenting skills are exactly what make us best suited to be a part of the Legislative Council for the next eight years. Whenever anyone in the upper house steps out of line, we will be there to put that senator into time out. Whenever someone says anything offensive, we will be standing by to wash that person’s mouth out with soap and water. And should the day come when someone in government does something truly courageous, Cont’d on page 7 Views or opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Beit Shalom Board of Management or community. BEIT SHALOM MAGAZINE Shabbat Purim Drash (cont’d) Cont’d from page 6 we will be ready with a plate of homemade cookies to say thank you. Please vote for the Jewish Mother’s Party. But if you’re Jewish, better to go for early voting. We’d rather you didn’t vote for us on Shabbat. We thank you for your support! For more information: please visit our website at www.younevercall.com.au” I sure hope they win at least one seat. There certainly is a lot of work to be done. Hag Purim sameach— best wishes for a joyful and very funny Purim! Rabbi Shoshana Kaminsky Page 7 Shabbat Zachor Drash by Rabbi Kaminsky Here is the second drash given by Rabbi Kaminsky in the lead up to the Festival of Purim. Entitled: Laws Concerning Food and Drink; Household Principles; Lamentations of the Father by Ian Frazier. It appeared in The Atlantic: http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/ archive/1997/02/laws-concerning-food-and-drink-household-principles -lamentations-of-the-father/305013/ Of the beasts of the field, and of the fishes of the sea, and of all foods that are acceptable in my sight you may eat, but not in the living room. Of the hoofed animals, broiled or ground into burgers, you may eat, but not in the living room. Of the cloven-hoofed animal, plain or with cheese, you may eat, but not in the living room. Of the cereal grains, of the corn and of the wheat and of the oats, and of all the cereals that are of bright color and unknown provenance you may eat, but not in the living room. Of the quiescently frozen dessert and of all frozen aftermeal treats you may eat, but absolutely not in the living room. Of the juices and other beverages, yes, even of those in sippy-cups, you may drink, but not in the living room, neither may you carry such therein. Indeed, when you reach the place where the living room carpet begins, of any food or beverage there you may not eat, neither may you drink. But if you are sick, and are lying down and watching something, then may you eat in the living room. Rabbi Kaminsky as Vashti Jones in this year’s Purim Spiel “Shushan High” with Ilan Holland as Danny Ahasuarus Laws When at Table And if you are seated in your high chair, or in a chair such as a greater person might use, keep your legs and feet below you as they were. Neither raise up your knees, nor place your feet upon the table, for that is an abomination to me. Yes, even when you have an interesting bandage to show, your feet upon the table are an abomination, and worthy of rebuke. Drink your milk as it is given you, neither use on it any utensils, nor fork, nor knife, nor spoon, for that is not what they are for; if you will dip your blocks in the milk, and lick it off, you will be sent away. When you have drunk, let the empty cup then remain upon the table, and do not bite it upon its edge and by your teeth hold it to your face in order to make noises in it sounding like a duck; for you will be sent away. When you chew your food, keep your mouth closed until you have swallowed, and do not open it to show your brother or your sister what is within; I say to you, do not so, even if your brother or your sister has done the same to you. Eat your food only; do not eat that which is not food; neither seize the table between your jaws, nor use the raiment of the table to wipe your lips. I say again to you, do not touch it, but leave it as it is. And though your stick of carrot does indeed resemble a marker, draw not with it upon the table, even in pretend, for we do not do that, that is why. And though the pieces of broccoli are very like small trees, do not stand them upright to make a forest, because we do not do that, that is why. Sit just as I have told you, and do not lean to one side or the other, nor slide down until you are nearly slid away. Heed me; for if you sit like that, your hair will go into the syrup. And now behold, even as I have said, it has come to pass. Laws Pertaining to Dessert For we judge between the plate that is unclean and the plate that is clean, saying first, if the plate is clean, then you shall have dessert. Cont’d on page 13 BEIT SHALOM MAGAZINE Page 8 Beutel Seminar Israel Report by Bernice Cohen Former Board member Bernice Cohen attended the 12th Beutel Seminar for Progressive Lay Leadership held from 13—23 February 2014 in Jerusalem. She has kindly agreed to share some of her wonderful experiences with us in this informative report. Imagine spending ten nights and days with 28 intelligent, engaging people from nine countries. Imagine that they are all Jewish and imagine that this happens in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the Negev Desert and places in between. And imagine that every day you are provided with challenging, interesting information and ideas. And lots of good food ..... I was fortunate to receive all this and more at the recent Beutel Seminar for Progressive LayLeadership. The Beutel Seminar is an annual event of the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) and attracts members of Progressive Jewish communities from across the world. The people at this year’s seminar came from Australia, England, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Poland and the USA. Being monolingual myself, I was humbled by the beautiful English spoken by all of them. Their communities ranged from very large and prosperous to small congregations with no permanent home that rely entirely on lay leadership – and variations in between. Particularly poignant was the presence of five young people from Poland – vibrant, articulate and positive people with a strong commitment to their Jewish communities. I now have an appreciation of other Progressive communities in the nine countries represented at the Seminar. This includes an appreciation that our own Beit Shalom community is relatively well-off when compared to some of the small and struggling communities in places such as Poland and Italy. Retaining the involvement, interest and participation of young people is a common concern and was identified by all participants as a key issue in their communities. The Seminar comprised a good mix of lectures, field trips and religious practice. The Seminar had three geographical foci: the urban areas of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv; regional towns such as Ariel in the occupied territories and the Bedouin town of Rahat; and the Negev Desert – in particular the two Reform Jewish kibbutzim, Kibbutz Yahel and Kibbutz Lotan. I have learned more about Progressive Judaism (or as they prefer to call it, Reform Judaism) in Israel which appears to be stronger and more vibrant than I had thought. It also appears that there is now a growing interest in the movement by native-born Israelis. It appears to fulfil a real need in Israeli society and is now seen less as a foreign import. The Seminar combined various interrelated streams: The Seminar provided much better understanding of the issues, complexities and in some places intractability of various contemporary issues in Israel. These include settlements in the occupied territories, East Jerusalem, social issues in poor communities such as south Tel Aviv and the Bedouin towns in the Negev, and challenges facing individual kibbutzim and the kibbutz movement generally. The nature of leadership, both historical and contemporary Social and political issues in contemporary Israel Religious participation in daily Tfilot and in formal services From the daily tfilot and the four services I attended, I have learned that there are many different and interesting approaches to Progressive religious practice, with great potential for experimentation. I particularly enjoyed the service by student rabbis from Hebrew Union College – an energetic occasion that included piano, guitar, ukulele and the voices of several student cantors – all young women. I have a more comprehensive understanding of leadership models and issues. This includes an appreciation that leadership comes in many forms and that different circumstances and different times are best served by different leadership styles. This was gained Cont’d on page 14 BEIT SHALOM MAGAZINE Page 9 Upcoming Events JAZY Semester 1 Timetable 2014 Hadracha Seminar (Years 10 & 11 only): Saturday 29th—Sunday 30th March JAZY Meeting: Sunday 6th April Outreach: Saturday 3rd—Sunday 4th May National Council of Jewish Women Lag B’Omer Family Event: Saturday 17th May SA Section Habo Outreach: Saturday 31st May—Sunday 1st June Our next meeting will be held JAZY Meeting: Sunday 15th June More specific times & details will be sent out closer to events For more information, please contact Charlotte Gillespie on [email protected] or 0404-419-935 Mazel Tov, Eva & Happy Birthday on Wednesday 2 April at 12:00 noon in the Rose Harrison Hall at 39-41 Hackney Road, Hackney Eva Tuckfield’s 95th Birthday Celebration Living in a nursing home has not deterred our intrepid Eva Tuckfield from enjoying life to the fullest. She still attends functions at Beit Shalom and recently celebrated her 95th birthday with family and friends at the Whelan Care Homestead nursing home at Walkley Heights. BEIT SHALOM MAGAZINE Page 10 Purim Spiel—It was like, awesome Sisterhood Report Shushan High, this year’s Purim spiel, was a classic tale of girl Esther Goldberg, who’d never been to school before, falling in with a gang of mean girls led by the supremely catty Ledasha Haman. Esther falls for the most popular boy in the school Ledasha’s cousin, Danny Ahasuarus, but their school yard romance is thwarted when Ledasha gets Danny to break up with Esther and tries to get all the Jews thrown out of the school accusing them of match fixing the school cricket league (and something about controlling global money). Fortunately the plot is discovered by Mordecai Bloomberg, Esther’s uncle who is a journalist posing as a student to break a story about illegal betting. Esther saves the Jews, fights Ledasha, wounding her in the iPhone. With a sword! At school! It was awesome. Henrie who as Crystal Johnson sang ‘To Sir with Love’ with gusto. Wonderful supporting acts by Janice Evan, Alexandra Knopoff and Daniel Katz as very cool students indeed. Great work from Rebecca Muecke, and all the teachers, Elia Limareff, Josh Evan, Mya Katz Roberts, Eden Menashe, Nadav Nansel, and an impressive debut by Beckett Limareff as Cupid. Dear all, The Purim Spiel wouldn’t be the Purim Spiel without MUSIC. Matthew Cozens laboured long and hard to make sure that the music numbers were Festival standard. Well done to the choir aka The Back of the Class gang. Very little acting was required for their part as the argumentative, impertinent reprobates, but the singing was superb. Fantastic performances were given all round. Andrea Kippperman (Esther) and Ilan Holland (Danny) were a delightful romantic couple, and gave a classic rendition of You’re the one that I want. Charlotte Gillespie was a splendidly mean Ledasha Haman (albeit with some sound political views) and Louis Gillespie a very convincing Uncle Mordy. Shoshana Kaminsky was great as Vashti, her performance of Stranded at the Drive in, very moving as was the magnificent Janet Special thanks must go to Janet Henrie, for her hours of hard work behind the scenes, from organising the back drop to coordinating costumes. Thanks also to Billie Hocking for doing the lighting, Eva Philips for collecting money and to James Newall and Andrew Steiner for painting the backdrops and allowing the audience to feel as if they were right back at school. On Saturday 26th April is the Big Book Club. This is an opportunity for the whole congregation to join in with book discussion and we’ll be reading and talking about ‘The Chosen’ by Chaim Potok. This book is a veritable classic, which should provoke an interesting talk. So bring a cold snack to share and we’ll enjoy lunch together after services and then discuss the book. The Purim Spiel, it was like, awesome. But Daniel Katz— you’re a guava. The last March Book Club was a great success with twelve member of the Sisterhood discussing ‘ Di sobedi ence’ by Naomi Alderman. Though opinions were mixed, a lively discussion ensured, accompanied by a fantastic brunch. Thanks so much to Alison Marcus for hosting so magnificently and to everyone who attended. STOP PRESS: Also keep the date of Tuesday 27th May open when we hope to be entertaining a special guest from Melbourne. Stand by for more information on this event. Regards, Ruth Gilbert Sisterhood President BEIT SHALOM MAGAZINE Page 11 PESACH 2014 Communal Seder Booking Form Tuesday 15 April 5:45pm for 6:00pm start in the Rose Harrison Hall Cost: $30 per person for members $40 per person for non-members $15 per child aged 5—12 years $20 per person for concessions $90 per family of 2 adults & 3 children Children under 5 years are free of charge Please let us know your dietary requirements & number of people affected: Vegetarians: ____________ Vegans: ____________ Gluten Free: ____________ Other Intolerances: _____________________ Do you require transport? Can you assist with transport? Can you assist with setup OR on the night? Yes Yes Yes _____________________ No No No Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Member of Beit Shalom Synagogue: Yes Phone: __________________________ No Mobile: ______________________________ Email: __________________________________________________________________________ Numbers attending: Adults: ______ Children: ______ Under 5: ______ Concessions: ______ TOTAL COST: __________________ Payment Methods: by Cash by Cheque made payable to: SISTERHOOD OF BEIT SHALOM by Direct Bank Transfer to: BSB: 105-900 Account No: 951783140 RSVP & Payment: by Friday 4 April Contact Marie in the office on 8362-8281 OR via email: [email protected] BEIT SHALOM MAGAZINE Page 12 BEIT SHALOM MAGAZINE Page 13 Shabbat Zachor Drash by Rabbi Kaminsky Cont’d from page 7 But of the unclean plate, the laws are these: If you have eaten most of your meat, and two bites of your peas with each bite consisting of not less than three peas each, or in total six peas, eaten where I can see, and you have also eaten enough of your potatoes to fill two forks, both forkfuls eaten where I can see, then you shall have dessert. But if you eat a lesser number of peas, and yet you eat the potatoes, still you shall not have dessert; and if you eat the peas, yet leave the potatoes uneaten, you shall not have dessert, no, not even a small portion thereof. And if you try to deceive by moving the potatoes or peas around with a fork, that it may appear you have eaten what you have not, you will fall into iniquity. And I will know, and you shall have no dessert. (cont’d) On Screaming Do not scream; for it is as if you scream all the time. If you are given a plate on which two foods you do not wish to touch each other are touching each other, your voice rises up even to the ceiling, while you point to the offense with the finger of your right hand; but I say to you, scream not, only remonstrate gently with the server, that the server may correct the fault. Likewise if you receive a portion of fish from which every piece of herbal seasoning has not been scraped off, and the herbal seasoning is loathsome to you, and steeped in vileness, again I say, refrain from screaming. Though the vileness overwhelm you, and cause you a faint unto death, make not that sound from within your throat, neither cover your face, nor press your fingers to your nose. For even now I have made the fish as it should be; behold, I eat of it myself, yet do not die. JEWISH GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA NOTICE OF MEETING THE NEXT MEETING will be held on Sunday 4th May, 2014. TIME: 2:30pm. VENUE: The home of Bev and Arthur Rudnick, 17 Fletcher Road, Elizabeth East. Phone: 8287-0826. SPEAKER: Arthur Rudnick. SUBJECT: The Rudnick Family from Russia to the USA. Arthur came from the USA in 1963 and married his pen-pal Beverly. Arthur has been a Principal and Teacher in country schools, and also taught at the SA Correspondence School. He is now retired but is working part time as a tutor, helping children with learning difficulties. Beverly and Arthur both enjoy gardening. They have lived in Elizabeth East for over 30 years. TRANSPORT: If you require transport to the Rudnick home several members have offered empty seats in their cars. Billie Hocking: Fullarton, 0404-849-272 or email [email protected] 3 seats available. Ron Orchard: Belair, 8278-1624 or email [email protected] 3 seats available. Rex and Joan Pearlman: empty seats already filled. Margaret Shepherd: Urrbrae, 8338-2320 or email [email protected] 3 seats available. Andrew Steiner & Helen Tversky-Steiner: Stonyfell, 8332-6236 email [email protected] 2 seats available. Myra Waddell: Belair, 8278-6706 or email [email protected] 3 seats available. Afternoon tea will be served. Members free, Non-members $5, Concession $3 Members and non-members wishing to attend please reply to President Margot Bailey: phone 8295-1220 or email her at: [email protected] by Sunday, 27th April. BEIT SHALOM MAGAZINE Page 14 Beutel Seminar Israel Report by Bernice Cohen Cont’d from page 8 (contd) through sessions on leadership attributes, models for recognising life cycle stages of community development, managing transition in a community, strategic planning etc. The connections, stimulation, new insights, and the opportunity for discussion and analysis over an intense 10 day period are invaluable. Coming from Adelaide where there are limited opportunities for Jewish education and engagement, this was an outstanding and energising experience. The daily opportunity to share information, ideas and experiences with Progressive Jews from nine countries is unparalleled and remains one of the highlights of the Seminar experience. The Beutel Seminar is one of several courses offered by the WUPJ’s Anita Saltz International Education Center. Others include the Roswell Seminar for Social Justice and the Bergman Seminar for Jewish Educators. If you are looking for an outstanding Jewish educational experience, consider one of these. Have a look at their website at http://www.saltzcenter.org I am very grateful to the Union of Progressive Judaism (UPJ) for their support and to Rabbi Shoshana Kaminsky for her assistance. JAZY Meeting 10:30am Cheder 27 7:30pm Hebrew Reading Course 28 Yom HaShoah Office Closed 10:30am Pesach Yizkor Service 21 Pesach 1st Night Seder 14 Erev Pesach 7 Sunday 4 May—Cheder resumes 20 Pesach 13 6 Monday Upcoming Events for your Diary: Sunday 29 22 10:30am Pesach Service 5:45pm Communal Seder 15 Pesach 12:30pm JCS Lunch 8 1 Tuesday 12:00pm NCJW 30 23 7:30pm Board Meeting 16 Pesach 9 2 Wednesday 11:00am—1:30pm JCS Chaverim Club 11:00am—1:30pm JCS Chaverim Club 24 17 Pesach 10 3 Thursday 6:00pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service 6:00pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service 6:00pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service Office Closed 25 Anzac Day 6:00pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service Office Closed 18 Pesach 11 4 Friday April 2014 Adar II / Nissan 5774 Beit Shalom Calendar 10:30am Shabbat Service 10:30am Shabbat Service 9:45am Tot Shabbat 10:30am Shabbat Service & Big Book Club Shared Lunch 26 10:30am Shabbat Service 19 Pesach 12 5 Saturday Adelaide Progressive Jewish Congregation DIRECTORY מדריך PRESIDENT: RABBI: Ron Hoenig ........................................................ 8272-1971 ..................................................... [email protected] Shoshana Kaminsky ............................................. 8362-8281 Mobile .............................................................. 0435-050-415 ............................................................. [email protected] TREASURER: Sue Musry .......................................................... 8293-5845 .......................................................... [email protected] SISTERHOOD: SECRETARY/MAGAZINE EDITOR: Marie Galletta ....................................................... 8362-8281 ...................................................bshalom@bshalomadel.com Ruth Gilbert ................................................... 0421-008-981 ......................................................... [email protected] LIBRARIAN: JUDAICA SHOP: CHOIR CO-ORDINATOR: Merrilyn Ades ..................................................... 8362-8281 ................................................. [email protected] Janet Henrie ......................................................... 8362-8281 ARCHIVIST: Ron Hoenig, Janet Henrie, Sue Musry, Ruth Gilbert, Penny Main ...................................... 8362-8281 Ilana Culshaw .................................................... 8362-8281 Penny Richardson ................................................ 8362-8281 HONORARY SHAMUS: WE’RE ON THE WEB Rabbi Kaminsky’s High Holy Days sermons are now online—please check them out at: www://bshalomadel.com REMEMBER THE HOLOCAUST: Art and the Holocaust Please visit the Virtual Exhibition devised, curated and funded by Andrew Steiner, artist, historian and Holocaust survivor at: www.youtube.com/user/andrewsteinerartist If undelivered return to: BEIT SHALOM SYNAGOGUE PO BOX 47, STEPNEY 5069 BEIT SHALOM MAGAZINE PRINT POST APPROVED No. PP 542651 0007 Remember: Deadline for submission of articles for the Beit Shalom Magazine is 20th of the month
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