Document 6607038

SHAVUN
‫ב"ה‬
Chayei Sarah
Parashat Chayei Sarah – Kiwi Jew or
Jewish Kiwi?
On the other hand, we are also
"outsiders" to our society.
Our morals, beliefs and the way in
which we act are all based on the
Torah. From that perspective, we are
strangers to the general world. Is this
mission impossible?
No, it's just
complex. It is an attitude which
requires us to engage with the world,
and to embrace the positive attributes
while filtering out the parts which do
not fit in with our Jewish belief system.
As Avraham was embracing a new city
in which he wanted to bury his wife,
Sarah, he made this message very
clear. Yes, he'll be an active member of
the general society and contribute to
the welfare of the public. But at the
same time, the people of the city
should realize that his ultimate alliance
is to G-d, and that in certain
circumstances he is also a stranger to
their values and culture.
Thank G-d, we live in a free society like
New Zealand which gives us the
freedom to enjoy both worlds.
Are we taking this advantage also to
increase our Jewish identity...?
Dear Friends,
People who live in Jewish communities
around the world, sometimes face a
situation when they have to make a
decision between their Jewish identity
and their residential identity.
As Jews, how do we relate to the
society around us? Are we full
participants with no boundaries, or do
we withdraw to the greatest extent
possible? Or, perhaps, we might find
ourselves somewhere in between.
In this week's Parasha we find that
Avraham sets the example for us.
Upon the death of Sarah, Avraham is
tasked with the responsibility of
finding a burial plot for his wife. As he
approaches the people of Heth he
begins his negotiations with a very
strange phrase: “ger v'toshav anochi
imachem”- “I am an alien and a
resident among you”.
This is strange for two reasons: Why
did
Avraham
offer
personal
information at the beginning of this
business deal? After all, Avraham was
here to buy a plot of land, why is he
sharing details of his life story?
Further, Avraham's words have an
internal contradiction. He calls himself
both a ger, a stranger and a toshav, a
resident. Make up your mind Avraham!
If you are a visitor than you are not a
resident, and if you are a citizen there
then you are not a stranger!
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Warm Mazal Tov to the Berman family
with the celebration of Michael’s Bar
Mitzvah!
We look forward to a wonderful
Simcha in our Shule!
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Nathanel Friedler
Mazal Tov
to
Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik (19031993) understood this phrase as
describing the mission of every single
Jew. On the one hand, we all must be
"residents" of the society in which we
live.
Michael Berman for becoming Bar
Mitzvah this Shabbat!
Mazal Tov also to proud parents,
Warren & Karyn as well as brother
David. The Berman family warmly invite
the community to share in this simcha.
Please join them during the Service and
at the Kiddush afterwards.
We have to be fully comfortable with
the secular world, both contributing
and gaining in positive ways.
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13 November 2014
20 Cheshvan 5775
AHC Contact
Details:
Office: 09 373 2908
[email protected]
www.ahc.org.nz
Rabbi Natti Friedler
021 714 157
Mikveh Bookings:
021 714 158
Yair Jablinowitz: 021 488 030
Shifra Jablinowitz: 021 488 050
AHC BoM 5775
Chair & Human Resources:
Bronwen Klippel
Treasurer & Kashrut Certification
Garth Cohen
Religious & Head Gabbai:
Gavin Berman
Social:
Sharon Brokensha
Mark Kantor
Security:
Sara Nevezie
GAD:
Henri Eliot
Youth & Young Marrieds:
Steven Hofman
Mark Kantor
Property:
Joshua Arieli
Future Planning and Kadimah Liaison
Rachel Lerner
Contents
Mazel Tovs
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Rabbi’s Shiur
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Yahrzeits
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Calendar
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Monday 1 Dec 2014 @ 6:30pm Cocktail Party
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis’ first visit to
Auckland (including Rabbi Friedler’s Inauguration)
Invitation to follow soon
Rabbi’s Shiur @ Greys Ave
Including Mincha / Maariv
Thursday 13Nov (Tonight!!) 7:00 pm:
Introduction to practical Judaism - The Written Torah and the
Oral Torah
Anyone sending a
lift to Israel??
Assistance
needed please:
We have a
paramotor which
belongs to Shay
Levanony,
weighing
about 25kg.
Measurements
are
850x500x500cm.
We would be
most grateful if
you could assist.
Please contact
Estelle on
4485477 (h) or
021 744822
(mob)
A hearty Mazal Tov to David
Jaffe! David turns 90 next
week! But wait, there’s
more….! David and
Pauline will also celebrate
their 69th anniversary on
November 26th. Mazal tov to
them both and the extended
mishpocha!
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Mazal Tov to Adam Szentes
who was recently recognized
at Glendowie College with
several awards including
“Proxime Accessit” and the
award for “personal qualities,
leadership, contribution and
a sense of values”. AUT
awarded him the Vice
Chancellor’s Scholarship
covering the next three years
tuition at Uni. Kol Hakavod!
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Mazal Tov to Rob & Fiona
Ross on Jeremy’s
engagement to Jess in Israel.
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COME & JOIN HADASSAH NEW ZEALAND
A CHARITY WALK WITH A DIFFERENCE!
When:
Where:
What:
November 23 2014 from 12-2pm.
Start and Finish at the Auckland Hebrew Congregation (AHC)
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108 Greys Avenue, Auckland City
A wonderful walk of Jewish Heritage Sites around Auckland Central (approx. 5-6km total),
followed by refreshments in the Kadimah Gymnasium (upstairs) at the AHC
Sites include:
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Myers Park
Sir Dove-Myer Robinson statue in Aotea Square
Princes Street Old Synagogue and adjacent gallery
Raoul Wallenberg tree
Tahara House and the old Jewish Cemetery
Full set of photos from the 1967 AHC Hebrew school – come help identify yourself and your friends
Registration: $30 per adult; $18 per student; $75 for a family.
Donations in addition are appreciated
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any queries please email: [email protected] or phone Jenny on 309 7426
All funds raised will go towards equipment for the Underground Surgical Centre at
Hadassah Ein Kerem. The Centre functions as a wartime hospital protected from air
strikes as well as chemical and biological attacks. It provides Israel with an Emergency
Preparedness Hospital
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Yom Huledet Sameach!!
Happy Birthday!!
Hannah Cohen-Smith
Susan Copeland
Stefan Goldwater
Robert Lerner
Claudia Arieli
Alexandra Mills
Jonathan Silverman
Theo Eliot
Isabelle Silverman
Sophia Brown
Shlomo Elisar
David Jaffe
Maria Shnayderman
Gavin Berman
Mary Katzen
Daniel Lord
BNEI THIS
WEEKEND!
Come get your toes in
the sand on Sunday
and show off your
talents!
This week we are
going to explore ideas
surrounding Jewish
Unity through the fine
art of sculpture
building! We’ll have a
blast discovering what
we already know and
what we can still learn
about each other and
how Israel can help us
out!
Don’t forget to bring a
hat and sunscreen!
Will keep you
updated if there is
rain on the day
Save the Date!!
Watch this space for details…
In October 2015 the Zionist
Federation will be attending the
World Zionist Congress in
Jerusalem.
If any eligible Zionist body or
groups within the community want
to have representation at this
congress please make contact with
the office of the Zionist Federation
of New Zealand by 21st November
2014
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YAHRZEITS FOR THE
WEEK:
Name:
Remembered by:
Heinz Eisig
We wish you Long Life…
Merle Newland
Ron Eisig
Roy Esterman
Margarete Freeland
Bessey Joshua
Rose Benjamin
Harold Goldwater
Brian Green
Vernon Levy
Sybil Cornell
Robert Narev
Edith Clemans
Isaac Stein
Ross Leigh Esterman
Dr. Arthur Freeland
Sophie Goldwater
Our thoughts are with all
our congregants who are
unwell at the moment.
Nita Green
Geoffrey Levy
Dina Papier
Ernst Rothschild
Jacob Wolpowitz
Finkelstein Zeev
Relationship:
Father
Father
Son
Husband
Mother
Mother
Mother
Mother
Father
Mother
Uncle
Father
Father
Consecration Notice:
The Consecration for the late Rena Ross will take place on Sunday 16 November, 10:30am @ Waikumete
YOUR WEEKS AHEAD:
FRI
14
21 Cheshvan
SAT
15
SUN
22 Cheshvan 16
MON
23 Cheshvan 17
24 Cheshvan
TUE
18
25 Cheshvan
WED
19
26 Cheshvan
THUR
20
27 Cheshvan
Shacharit: Greys Ave
Shacharit @
& AHC Stiebel:
Greys Ave: 9am
9:15am
B/Mitzvah classes
Stone Setting:
Rena Ross
10:30am @
Waikumete
Kadimah Kabbalat
Shabbat Yr 8
PPH @ 3pm
Kabbalat Shabbat
Greys Ave 7pm
Stiebel 6:30pm
7:48pm
21
28 Cheshvan
Rabbi’s Shiur @
AHC 7pm
8:49pm
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29 Cheshvan 23
1 Kislev
24
2 Kislev
25
3 Kislev
26
4 Kislev
27
5 Kislev
Shacharit: Greys Ave
Shacharit @
& AHC Stiebel:
Greys Ave: 9am
9:15am
B/Mitzvah classes
Kabbalat Shabbat
PPH @ 3pm
Greys Ave 7pm
Stiebel 6:30pm
7:56pm
Rabbi’s Shiur @ RFL
7pm
8:57pm
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