This Saturday night we launch our Capital Appeal to restore the splendour of our Heritage Sanctuary, just a few weeks after our Farewelcome. That afternoon, we brought together our community to celebrate the memories held in that sacred space and dream of the ways our restored heritage will enhance our ability to engage as a spiritual, cultural and values based community. We have been able to begin the project through the generosity of bequests from Ann Kirby and Fritzi Ritterman, and now we turn to each and all in our community to build our future together. We will launch our appeal at our Purim Masked Ball, the first of many opportunities in the year ahead to return together in community and celebrate who we are, who we are becoming.
It is auspicious that we do this just after Shabbat Zachor, the Shabbat before Purim. Shabbat Zachor asks us to recall horrible events in our past - the first unprovoked vicious attack against civilians, led by Amalek against our ancestors as they arrived in the Sinai wilderness, just after they fled from Egypt through the parted seas into freedom. This story of Amalek is the shadow lurking behind the story of Esther, the story of Purim. There, Haman, the new Amalek, is defeated by Esther, Mordecai and the Jews, a story in which fortune is reversed. “This is why Jews observe the fourteenth day of the month of Adar and make it a day of merry-making and feasting, and as a holiday and an occasion for sending gifts to one another.” (Esther 9:19). See below for our celebrations of Purim, Wednesday evening March 16 and Thursday March 17. Zachor, we remember - and we maintain our faith that there can be reversal of fortune and days of celebration.
Faith leads to action. Let us act in many ways, to “put our money where our mouth is” and do what we can to support those in strife and need, while at the same time we create a conscious community at Emanuel Synagouge whose good work will help bring about a better society and world.
Come join us and dance the night away at our Purim Masked Ball as we launch our Capital Appeal to transform our future.
Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins.
Ukrainian Crisis We are all shocked by the unfolding war in Ukraine. There are a number of Jewish organisations which have established funds to provide humanitarian aid to communities there.If you would like to donate, you may wish to consider one of these funds:
Flood Disaster Relief We have been devastated by the floods here in NSW and Queensland. There is great need as the rescues continue and the recovery begins. If you would like to make a donation, we have included links to three websites for you to consider.
This week we begin reading the book of Vayikra. The book is also known as Torat Kohanim or Sefer Kohanim, as it deals with the role of the Kohanim, the Priests, in their service, enabling the whole community to serve God.
We welcome Shabbat with the spiritual, meaningful, music, prayers and stories of Shabbat Live
MASORTI SERVICE Friday 6.15pm In-Person
Inclusive, egalitarian, traditional service.
Mazal Tovs
Bar Mitzvah of Isaac Nurick.
Masorti Service - Bar Mitzvah of Isaac Nurick
9:30am In-Person | MPB Progressive Service
10:00am In-Person | Neuweg
Children's Service
10:30am In-Person | Education Space
Shiva:Elisabetta Capponi, Aleck Miller Shloshim: Helen Weir, David Emanuel, Vivian Shore, Susan Krohn, Barry Luks, Sydney Bogan, Morri Young, Sabrina Rozen Click for Yahrzeit list >
Did you know the materials in your shoes are 100% reusable? Those materials can be given new life to create retail floor mats, gym floors and playground mats! Pretty amazing, isn’t it? Check here for more info
Sydney Film Screening (24 March): "Past Continuous": A Documentary on Australia's 1st Same-Sex Marriage, our very own congregants Oscar Shub and Ilan Buchman.
The Jewish International Film Festival is screening from March 3 – April 4 in Sydney! This year JIFF’s expansive program of films also features a suite of live-music, comedy and special events. Check here for more info
Studying Modern Hebrew online at Sydney University Check here for more info
Kabbalah events with Rabbi Orna Triguboff Check here for more info
JWave Bowling Event for Year 7s at non-Jewish day schools - THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON Check here for more info
JWave Magical Picnic for Years K-2 at non-Jewish day schools (Sunday 6 March)
