הבוט המיתחו הביתכ רמג Gmar K`tivah v`Chatimah Tovah

Rabbi Adrian M Schell
Rabbi Hillel Avidan, Emeritus
………… . .Rabbi Julia Margolis
Bet David Weekly News
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Shabbat Vayeilech, Yom Kippur, Ha’azinu and Sukkot 5776
19 September 2015 – 28 September 2015 / 6 Tishrei – 15 Tishrei 5776
Friday 18 September – 18.00 Kabbalat Shabbat Service; Shabbat chocolates sponsored by Rabbi Julia and
Greg Margolis in honour of Victoria’s 2nd birthday. 18.00 Child-care in the Youth Centre; 19.00 Shabbat
Shuva Dinner at Temple Israel, Hillbrow.
Saturday 19 September – 08.30 Religion School; 08:45 Breakfast Shiur and Torah Study with Rabbi
Schell; 10.00 Shabbat Morning Service followed by a b’rachah sponsored by Rabbi Adrian M Schell and
Chayim Schell-Apacik; 10.30-11.30 Children’s Service (Youth Centre) [Rabbi Margolis at Bet Menorah]
Tuesday 22 September – 18.00 Kol Nidre Service – Please arrive promptly
Wednesday 23 September – 10.00 Yom Kippur Services. Communal Breaking of the Fast follows in the
Rondavel after Havdallah. Refreshments provided by Bet David Kehillah.
Friday 25 September – 18.00 Kabbalat Shabbat Service; 18.00 Child-care in the Youth Centre
Saturday 26 September – 08.30 Religion School includes Sukkah decorating (last lesson for this
term. Religion School re-opens on 17 October); 10.00 Shabbat Morning Service followed by a b’rachah
(sponsor welcome). 10.30-11.30 Children’s Service (Youth Centre)
Sunday 27 September – 18.00 Sukkot evening service followed by a bring-and-share-dinner in the
Sukkah; 18.00 Child-care in the Youth Centre
Monday 28 September – 10.00 Sukkot morning service followed by a b’rachah in the Sukkah (sponsor
welcome); 10.30-11.30 Children’s Service (Youth Centre)
Please see the schedule for the High Holy Days on the last page for further information.
Please bring your High Holy Day admission tickets with to all services.
‫ גמר כתיבה וחתימה טובה‬Gmar K’tivah v’Chatimah Tovah
May you be inscribed and sealed for a year of blessing.
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Mazal Tov
Gavin and Amanda Rogaly on the birth of a daughter on Rosh Hashanah, sister to Ava Lily, grandparents
Dr Elgar and Gail Rogaly, aunts and uncles Lauren and Jason Kupritz; Caryn and Jonathan Margolius;
Len and Lali Gerber on the birth of a grandson, born to Chandrea and Gary Serebro on 17 September;
Gail Dendy who has been awarded ‘Commended’ in the Poetry Space Competition 2015 (UK) for this
year, one of the only three non-UK poets to have been Commended.
Happy birthday to all who have birthdays the week 14 to 20 September: Martin Borstein; Molly Smith;
Brian van Flymen; Gail Scheuble; Phil Rosenberg; Kevin Smith; Liliana Abramson; Wendy Appelbaum; Lisle
Mayer; Sonya Leiman; Wendy Solomon; Adrienne Yates; Under 14 year olds – Victoria Margolis; Madison
Rosenberg; Jay Stransky; Daniel Mascall. Happy birthday to all who have birthdays the week 21 to 27
September: Helen Kaplan; Celia Coburn; Lionel Konson; Isaac Livni; Leah Livni; Ivan Walt; Jack Taback;
Yuval Tchetchik; Celeste Fineberg; Lisa Cohn; Lori Lynn; Pat van Flymen; Jacqui Upton.
Bet David, Morningside
‘Design a Simchat Torah Flag’ 5776 Competition
We had a wonderful response to the ‘Design a Simchat Torah Flag’
competition. They were all so good, it was very difficult to choose a
winner. Mazal tov to Shira Woolf; Joshua Woolf; Galia Woolf, Samantha
Glover and Megan Glover. Your drawings will be made into five
different flags for the congregation to use on Simchat Torah.
Saturday 26 September
08.30 Religion School includes
Sukkah decorating
(last lesson for this term.
Religion School re-opens
on 17 October)
Weekly Yahrzeits
For the week 13 to 19 September - Grace Helfer remembered by Gail Scheuble; Mark Bernstein
remembered by Valerie Sinclair; Len Miller remembered by Tina Miller; Tebby Sacks remembered by
Brian Sacks; Thora Capper remembered by Robert Capper; Mary Kier remembered by Sybil Perlstein;
Melanie Cohen remembered by Lionel Cohen; Max Slutzkin remembered by Marcelle Meisel; Max
Cooper remembered by Merle Abrams. For the week 20 to 26 September – Jeremy Neil Kark
remembered by David Kark; Erica Margo remembered by Stephen Margo; Joyce Eliasov remembered by
Sybil Perlstein; Abraham Soll remembered by Anthony Soll; Minnie Broome remembered by Helen
Kaplan; Dot Rose remembered by Angela Frankel; Lili Gronemann remembered by Len Gronemann;
Goldie Gerber remembered by Len Gerber. Zichronam livracha, may their memories be for a blessing.
Thank you for recent donations
General – Marilyn and Peter Trujillo for donation of Apples and Honey for the congregation over Rosh
Hashanah; Isaac Livni – for the new emergency lights in the shul; Teresa Sobel for repairing the Torah
covers. Yahrzeit – Sybil Perlstein in memory of Mary Kier and Joyce Eliasov; High Holy Days - Thank you to
all who have responded to the High Holy Day Appeal. Donations will be listed after the High Holy Days.
B’racha sponsorship – Rabbi Adrian Schell and Chayim Apacik-Schell for sponsoring the b’rachah on 19
September in honour of Chayim’s visit; Shabbat chocolates – Rabbi Julia and Greg Margolis in honour of
Victoria’s 2nd birthday.
Speedy Recovery-Refuah Shleimah
Arthur Kruger; Betty-Ann Weitzmann; Chris Sherlock; Ethel Epstein; Gabrielle Smith; Gillian Smith; Jack
Joselowitz; Kelsey Smith; Lothar Maroos; Madeleine Rose-Hicklin. Please contact our office to report
illness and advise whether you would like a visit from one of our Rabbis.
Erev Sukkot Bring & Share Supper
Sunday 27 September 2015, following 18.00 Festival service
Name……………………………………………………………… Contact…………………………………………………..…….
Number of attendees Adults……….… Children (under 12)……….…
Details of your dish, to feed 6-8 (Dairy or Vegetarian)………………………..………………..……………....
Soup and rolls will be served. If you are unable to bring a dish, a donation to cover expenses will be
appreciated. Please contact Sharon 0117837117 or [email protected] to co-ordinate the catering.
Cold drinks provided – please bring your own bottles.
Bet David, Morningside
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Please save the date: On 10 November Bet David will commemorate the so-called “Kristallnacht”, the
night of the broken glasses, of November 1938 in Nazi Germany. Both, the German and the Israeli
Ambassadors to South Africa have agreed to join us for this evening of commemorating and learning.
Bet David Kitchen Yom Tov Take-home orders – please collect your orders for Breaking of the Fast before
14h00 on Monday 21 September. For queries, call Sharon 0117837117/[email protected].
Bet David Kehillah
Join Bet David Kehillah’s 50/50 Club—For only R180.00 a year, you are eligible for the monthly draw.
EFT–Bet David Sisterhood, Nedbank Sandton, branch code: 197005 acc. no: 1970476214, Reference:
50/50 surname. Entry forms available from the shul.
Monthly Feeding Schemes Food Collection – next on Sunday 27 September - 09.00 to 13.00 at Pick ‘n
Pay South Rd, Morningside and Hyde Park branches. Contact Lesley on 0832366823 if you can help for
one hour or more. Place non-perishable groceries in the trommel in the foyer for the feeding schemes.
Bet David’s fifth “4 Fore Four” Charity Golf
Day - Tuesday 3 November 2015
In support of the shul, The Mitzvah School,
Our Children’s Fund, Zenzeleni and
Leamogetswe Kehillah Feeding Schemes.
Houghton Golf Club. 12.30 Shotgun start.
Participate, sponsor a hole and/or sponsor
prizes (sets of 4 appreciated). Four-ball R4000
includes Halfway House, dinner & great prizes.
Call
Sharon
0117837117
[email protected].
RABBI MARGOLIS’ WEEKLY COLUMN
SHABBAT SHUVAH
Turn us unto You, Adonai, that we may be turned. Renew our days as of old. -Lamentations 5:21
This Shabbat is Shabbat Shuvah – The Shabbat that falls between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur,
in the midst of our High Holy Days. These are the ten days in which we are on a higher spiritual
plane – having begun our reflections of our deeds in the past year and leading to a plea for
atonement for the times we hurt others, hurt ourselves,
and fell short of the level of behavior we set out to attain at this time one year ago.
However, we are encouraged through prayer and the sayings of our sages not to
despair –we can improve ourselves and come closer to those ideals we strive to reach.
Eternal our God,
open our eyes that we may see the needs of others;
open our ears that we may hear their cries;
open our hearts so that they need not be without succor;
let us not be afraid to defend the weak because of the anger of the strong,
nor afraid to defend the poor because of the anger of the rich.
Show us where love and hope and faith are needed,
and use us to bring them to those places.
And so open our eyes and our ears
that this day we may be able to do some work of peace for You
Gmar Chatimah Tovah. May You be inscribed in the book of life for Good.
Rabbi Julia Margolis (Source: http://rj.org/wrj/)
Bet David, Morningside
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Torah Reading for Shabbat Shuvah; Yom Kippur; Shabbat Ha’azinu and Sukkot 1st day
Shabbat Shuvah/Vayeilech: Deuteronomy 31:1-30 (Reading: 31:09-30 - Plaut p.1388; Hertz p.888)
Haftarah: Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20; Joel 2:15-27 (P: p.1436; H: p.891)
Yom Kippur Shacharit:
Dtn 29.9-14(-17); 30.11-20 (GoR342) Maftir Num 29:7-11
Haftarah: Isaiah 58:1-14 (GoR p.346)
Yom Kippur Mincha:
Leviticus 19:1-4, 9-18, 32-37 (GoR452)
Haftarah: Jonah 1-4 (GoR 456)
Shabbat Ha’azinu:
Deuteronomy 32:1-52 (Reading: 32:44-52 - Plaut p.1407; Hertz p.902)
Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51 (Plaut p.1413; Hertz p.904)
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Sukkot 1 day - Shacharit: Leviticus 23:33-44 (Plaut p.827; Hertz p.524) Maftir Num 29:12-29:16
Haftarah: Zechariah 14:7-9;16-2 (Plaut p.1441; Hertz p.972)
Yom Kippur and Sukkot are closely linked by the Book of Jonah
Our Jewish tradition says that immediately at the conclusion of Yom Kippur, one should occupy oneself
with the mitzvah of building the sukkah. Typically, one engages in a symbolic act of sukkah building as a
way of showing one's enthusiasm to participate in this special mitzvah. Yet, the sukkah serves as far more
than the symbol of Sukkot. The sukkah acts also a bridge between Yom Kippur and Sukkot, as the
narrative of Jonah does.
Toward the end of the narrative, the wayward prophet engages in the act of sukkah building. Having tried
unsuccessfully to escape the word of God, Jonah ultimately delivers God's message of repentance to the
Ninevites. Much to the dismay of Jonah, his worst nightmare comes true as the Ninevites repent from
their evil ways. From the king to the cattle, all don sackcloth and ashes as they engage in a seemingly
genuine act of teshuvah (repentance).
Angered by God's merciful gesture in accepting their repentance and sparing Nineveh from destruction,
Jonah takes God to task:
"O Lord! Isn't this just what I said when I was still in my own country? That is why I fled beforehand
to Tarshish. For I know that You are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding
in kindness, renouncing punishment. Please, Lord, take my life, for I would rather die than live"
(Jonah 4:2–4).
Note well the repetition of "I" in this verse; for Jonah, it is all very selfishly about him and what he wants.
Jonah cannot admit to the possibility of a "second chance," so loyal is he to the notion of strict justice.
Then demonstrating his resentment, Jonah relocates to the outskirts of the city, where he builds himself a
sukkah. The ostensible purpose of this booth is to serve as an observation point - from which he will
witness the utter annihilation of Nineveh and its inhabitants. Jonah, however, is woefully disappointed
once again to discover that he has misread God's intentions.
While God repeatedly desires to teach Jonah a lesson about loving–kindness and in particular, caring for
"the Other," Jonah resists to the bitter end. Through the sailors (who attempt to row back to shore to
save Jonah), the great fish (who spits Jonah out), the people and beasts of Nineveh (who repent and listen
to Jonah's message), and the infamous castor-oil plant (which provides shade for Jonah), God is working
as a teacher of compassion; but Jonah fails all the time.
Far from being exploited as an observation point, a sukkah is about God's compassion. The building of this
temporary home is wholly about recognising the fragility of life and the extent to which we are
dependent on God's loving–kindness, as the children of Israel were in the 40 years of wandering through
the desert. And more than that, the sukkah is also about recognising our dependence not only on God,
but also on our community. We, unlike Jonah, cannot be islands unto ourselves. We are obligated to open
the doors of our sukkah to guests. Only by nurturing our feelings of compassion and welcoming guests to
our home can we embrace the true meaning of the High Holy Days and of Sukkot. (Source: Rabbi Berkowitz)
Gmar Chatimah Tovah ve– Chag Sameah, Rabbi Adrian M Schell
The Torah Study Breakfast Shiur with Rabbi Schell continues this Shabbat, 19 September at 08.45.
Podcast of Rabbi Schell’s weekly Radio Sermons on Radio Today, follow http://betdavid.podomatic.com/.
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The High Holy Days at Bet David
The countdown to the High Holy Days has begun! Information
regarding the upcoming High Holy Days has been emailed to all
members. Membership is vital to our congregation - please ensure
that your account payments are up to date. High Holy Day
Admission Tickets have been emailed to all congregants whose
accounts are in good standing. Please contact Diane at the office
should you not have received your ticket or for any queries regarding your account.
Bet David, Morningside
High Holy Day Appeal
An exciting year is coming to an end. 5775 has brought Bet David many changes, such as a new rabbinic
team, and exciting opportunities for growing and expanding our services. Many of these changes have
only been possible because we received support from our congregants. We are very thankful for your
help. As it is customary at this time of the year to make a donation to your synagogue, we appeal to you
to give consideration to the needs of Bet David, your congregation and those whom we assist throughout
the year. Your contributions will be greatly appreciated.
High Holy Day Calendar September / October 2015 – Tishrei 5776
Date
Friday 18 September
Saturday 19 September
Tuesday 22 September
Wednesday 23 September
Wednesday 23 September
Wednesday 23 September
Wednesday 23 September
Wednesday 23 September
Wednesday 23 September
Sunday 27 September
Monday 28 September
Sunday 04 October
Monday 05 October
Time
18.00
10.00
18.00
10.00
11.00
13.30
14.30
16.45
17.00
18.39
18.00
10.00
18.00
09.30!
Service
Kabbalat Shabbat for Shabbat Shuvah
Morning Service for Shabbat Shuvah
Kol Nidrei
Yom Kippur Morning
Children and Youth Service and Activities by Netzer
Shiur – Study Session
Yom Kippur Afternoon/Mincha
Tree of Life Memorial Leaf Dedication (Shul Foyer)
Yizkor Service followed by the Neilah Service
Havdalah – followed by Breaking of Fast (Rondavel)
Erev Sukkot
Sukkot Morning, followed by b’rachah (Bet David)
Erev Simchat Torah
Shmini Atzeret Torah (Beit Emanuel)
SHABBAT SERVICES & EVENTS
FRIDAY EVENING 18:00 Kabbalat Shabbat Service; SUPERVISED CHILD-CARE for ages 0 – 6 (Youth Centre)
BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS—Last Friday of the month (next 25 September);
FAMILY SERVICE 18:00— 23 October; 06 November; 04 December
SATURDAY MORNING: 08:30 - 10.00 Religion School Term 3: 25 July - 26 September
10:00 Shabbat Shacharit service, B’rachah follows; 10.30 Children’s Service (3 – 10 years) (Youth Centre)
CONGREGATIONAL SUPPER – 16 October, following the 18h00 service
BREAKFAST SHIUR WITH RABBI SCHELL 08.45—19 September; 17.10.; 31.10.
THURSDAY NIGHT LITURGY CLASS 18.00 – 10 September; every Thursday starting on 22 October
Save the date – Bet David’s “4-Fore-Four” Annual Charity Golf Day – Tuesday 3 November 2015
Rabbi Adrian M. Schell – [email protected];
Rabbi Julia Margolis – [email protected]
Tel: +27 11 7837117 Fax: 0865569413 / Office hours 09.00 – 14.30 (Mon-Thurs)
09.00 –13.00 (Fri & Erev Yom Tov) / [email protected] (Diane)
[email protected] (Glynnis); [email protected] (Sharon)
www.betdavid.org.za
Emergency numbers: CSO 0861800018; Hatzolah 0832221818; Shalom Bayit 0113210505
CAP 0861 227 227 / 0861 CAP CAP, to report any suspicious activity
Ad Kan emailed on Thursday; deadline Tuesday. Submissions to [email protected]