It was lovely to see so many of you at services to celebrate Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah over the last week and to know that many more were joining us online. As we begin the Torah cycle this week, there are many more opportunities to connect with community. And make sure you scroll down to see the winners of our Sukkah Competition!
Living more fully “in the image of God” -
Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins People often misread the powerful opening stories of the Torah found in Parashah Bereshit as science and history, and thus dismiss them for their naiveté, inaccuracies and misconceptions. No, the universe was not created in seven days, no, we do not descend from a human named Adam out of whose rib woman was made, no, there is no address on earth for the “Garden of Eden.”
Pre-Shabbat Shmooze Friday 10:00am to 11:00am, Shmooze on Zoom.
Join Reverend Sam Zwarenstein for a chance to chat and catch up over coffee, tea, wine, whiskey or green smoothie!
Torah: Genesis 1:1 - 6:8 Haftarah: I Samuel 20:18 - 20:42
Candle lighting: 6:51pm Havdallah: 7:28pm
Mazal Tov to Niek Nathan on his Bar Mitzvah Mazal Tov to Tiana Moses on her Bat Mitzvah Mazal Tov to Charlotte Krass and William Clegg on their wedding
Attending services in person The safety of our community is our priority. We have recently been officially recognised as a COVID Safe business.
We remain open for Shabbat services in line with government regulations. It is essential for attendees to pre-register and wear masks or face shields during the service. We will provide if you do not have your own. Please use the link in each service to register to attend in-person. With the easing of restrictions, we have simplified the registration process for services. If you are visiting the synagogue for a reason other than services, please be sure to scan the QR code.
Masorti Kabbalat Shabbat
in person Starting Friday at 6:15pm (note time for daylight savings)
An inclusive, egalitarian, traditional service now back at Emanuel Synagogue. There is still space for a limited number of additional people to participate. Registration before 11:00am on Friday is essential: Click here
Shabbat Live
in person and online
Join us in our sanctuary as we welcome the Shabbat with the spiritual, meaningful, music, prayers and stories of Shabbat Live. There is still space for a limited number of additional people to attend in person. Registration before 11:00am on Friday is essential: Click here
Or click on the button below to join us online from 6:15pm. Shabbat Live will also be available on Facebook Live!
You can view the siddur online here.
Saturday morning services in person Masorti Shabbat service at 10:00am. Progressive Shabbat service at 10:00am.
To register for either Progressive or Masorti service, please click here.
Registrations are required before 11:00am on Friday.
Progressive Shabbat Morning service online To join the Progressive morning service virtually, click on the link below at 10:00am on Zoom. You can view the siddur online here.
Our women’s Rosh Hodesh group gathers to celebrate the new Hebrew month with prayer, discussion and conversation. It’s a warm, friendly group. We are meeting at the moment by Zoom, click on the button below to join us on Sunday 18th October at 8:00pm.
Conversations about Israel Mondays - 10:00am to 11:30am
Each Monday, Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins or special guests examines the complex issues facing contemporary Israel. This Monday: Sue Hofbauer and Howard Gelman will present: American Jews at the Crossroad: the impact of the 2020 elections and beyond…
Learn (or improve your) Hebrew!
Give us one hour on a Monday and ten minutes a day and you will be able to read Hebrew!
Emanuel Synagogue is offering weekly Hebrew classes on Monday evenings in term from 5:00pm to 6:00pm for Intermediate and 6:00pm to 7:00pm for Beginners. We will open the world of Hebrew reading a prayer book for you! A new term starts October 12.
Speakeasy with Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins Tuesdays 5:00pm
An hour of shmoozing about a topical matter of social import, made that much easier with a drink of your choice from the comfort of your home.
Parashat HaShavua -
Weekly Parasha Study Each Wednesday at 8:15pm
- Musings on our Texts -
A contemporary look at our ancient texts. We will delve into our weekly portion looking at difficult passages, inspiring texts, and stories that you think you know to cast new light on the stories essential to our identity.
Congratulations to the following entries in the 2020 Sukkah Competition: PRIZE WINNERS AND CATEGORIES Best use of an unusual object in the sukkah goes to……… The Scholem family for the use of a robotic vacuum cleaner in the Sukkah.
Most covid-safe Sukkah: The Scholem family also receive a special mention for their Sukkah's Covid safe declaration for regular guests and Ushpizin.
Best theme in a Sukkah: Ben and Sharon Berger for their "tie dyed Sukkah"
Best art work in a sukkah: Drinkwater Schnapp family Sukkah (Special mention for connecting Sukkot and Yom Kippur by adding Jonah’s boat in the Sukkah)
The “Multiple Mitzvah Sukkah” goes to Caitlin Lawrence and Cameron Wasilewsky for shaking the lulav and etrog plus creating a sukkah with such a low roof it requires the guests to fulfil the mitzvah of “lashev basukah” “sitting in the sukkah”.
The lucky winners will each receive an “Emanuel Eats Cook Book” filled with recipes from our members for next year’s Sukkot entertaining and a house blessing for their home or next year’s sukkah. We will be in touch with each winner soon to arrange delivery of your prize.
Netzer News!
We can't wait for Year 7 & 8 Weekend! It's a Progressive Jewish, fun-filled weekend sleepover where you'll meet amazing people and make lifelong friendships! Dinner, breakfast, and lunch will be provided. Sign up at https://netzeraustralia.formstack.com/forms/year_7_8_weekend
On Dunera this week
In Conversation with the Better Together Kitchen Sunday 11 October 05:00pm
Join Melissa Don Port in conversation with the wonderful pair behind the Better Together Kitchen, Ronnit Hoppe and Delia Baron. Better Together is inspired by the belief that everything really is better together, especially when it comes to food. Better Together works with The One Box to provide an Australian family in need with a week’s worth of fresh food for every copy of their cookbook sold. Click here to register
250 years of Beethoven: Beethoven and his deafness Wednesday 28 October 10:00am to 11:00am
Presented by Andy Bromberger as part of the 250 years of Beethoven series, this session explores Beethoven and his deafness. It is often asked how a composer like Beethoven could have written such fulfilling music without hearing it. Instead, the question which should be asked is - what effect; mentally, physically and creatively, did going deaf have on a composer of Beethoven’s stature. These included suicidal thoughts, often difficult interpersonal relationships, the conversation books and the Heiligenstadt Testament. Most importantly though is the impact it had on his music. Click here to register
