Rabbi Zwarenstein at the Steyne Park Anzac wreath-laying ceremony.
With Pesach well underway, we want to thank everyone who has been attending services and seders this year for making them so memorable. What a lucky community we are to be so connected. Keep an eye on Facebook and Instagram for some special moments from Rabbi Ninio's always incredible women's seder, and catch up on other Pesach content.
This evening, we invite you to join us for our annual Anzac Shabbat service. As we will be combining our Progressive and Masorti services, we will not be streaming this on emanuelplus. We look forward to commemorating this important occasion with you on campus from 6.15 pm in the Heritage Sanctuary.
Today, we are delighted to launch a new strand in our cultural offering that celebrates Jewish literary voices: People of the Books. To kick off the series, Rabbi Ninio will lead author Julia Levitina in a conversation that explores the inspiration of her debut novel, 'The Girl from Moscow'. Join us on Tuesday 14 May from 7.00 pm for thought-provoking discussion, light refreshments and an opportunity to meet Julia and has her sign your book. Spots are strictly limited – book here ASAP. Tickets to this make the perfect gift for Mother's Day.
Later that same week, we will be celebrating the inaugural edition of another of our programs: Kol Nefesh in the Inner West. Join us Friday 17 May. Find details under Regular Programs below and please register your attendance here. As is Kol Nefesh tradition, the service will be followed by a vegetarian potluck dinner—bring a plate and bring a friend. In the meantime, please join us for the next Kol Nefesh at Emanuel Synagogue on Friday 3 May.
This Shabbat we are reminded that our people are resilient and that it's in our DNA to overcome and to survive. We know that this time is trying, but we also know that we will get through it. We pray for the healing of our community, a peaceful end to the war and the safe return of the hostages.
Shabbat shalom and chag Pesach kasher vesame’ach.
Rabbi Ninio hosting this year's women's seder in the Millie Phillips Gallery.
This Pesach, join us in community, music, and reflection as we commemorate the festival of freedom.
PESACH IV – FRI 26 APRIL Anzac Shabbat〡6.15 pm, Heritage Sanctuary (in person only)
PESACH VII – MON 29 APRIL Combined service〡9.00 am, Millie Phillips Sanctuary
PESACH VIII – TUE 30 APRIL Masorti service with Yizkor〡9.00 am, Millie Phillips Sanctuary Embrace service with Yizkor〡10.00 am, Neuweg Sanctuary +live on emanuelplus
OFFICE CLOSURES
Our office will be closed on Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 April. We will reopen as normal on Wednesday 1 May. While we will be making every effort to check messages periodically, in the unfortunate event of a death in the family, please contact Sydney Chevra Kadisha for burials (9363 2488) and Walter Carter for cremations (9389 3499).
6.15 pm | Heritage Sanctuary On campus only (no live stream)
SAT 27 APRIL
Masorti Shabbat Service 9.00 am | Millie Phillips Sanctuary Progressive Shabbat Service 10.00 am | Heritage Sanctuary
Kid's Shabbat Service 10.15 am | Education Centre
SHABBAT CHOL HAMO'ED PESACH RABBI SAM ZWARENSTEIN
The Haftarah for Shabbat Chol HaMo’ed Pesach is taken from the Book of Ezekiel and contains the prophecy that is more widely known as “Valley of the Dry Bones.”
Ezekiel recalls; “God’s hand came upon me. I was taken out by the spirit of God and set down in the valley. It was full of bones” (Ezekiel 37:1). In the verses that follow, Ezekiel interacts with God in the prophecy where Ezekiel is instructed to prophesy over the resurrection of those bones to come together bone to matching bone, followed by the growing of sinew, flesh and skin. Even though the bodies had been fully formed, they still had no breath. Continue reading
We extend our sincerest sympathies to those in our community who are mourning the death of their loved ones and we grieve the loss of so many lives in the current war in the land of Israel.
PASSED AWAY IN THE PAST 30 DAYS
Matilda Tarrab Claire, Ziv Avigdor Harel, Sason Pilosof, Kenneth Zoellner, Alex Zwarenstein, Tali Tollman Ninio, Sid Juter, George Shelley, Robert Radzyner, Eugene Sirota, Genia Glushankov, Stephen Motbey.
YAHRZEIT On the anniversary of the death of a loved one, Yahrzeit (annual remembrance) is observed by their relatives. Every year, in the lead up to this day, we will contact you to advise that your loved one's name will be read on the Shabbat before the Yahrzeit.
We invite you to arrange a call up to the Torah in memory of your loved one by completing the form at the link provided in the reminder email.
NEW PROGRAM: KOL NEFESH INNER WEST 6.15 pm | Friday 17 May
By popular demand, our musical Kabbalat Shabbat service now includes an extra session in the Inner West, in addition to our regular services. Stay tuned for further upcoming dates.
MORNING MINYAN– 7.30 am online every Monday to Friday and in person on Thursdays.Due to Pesach festivities, Morning Minyan will start at 8.00 am on 29 April.
SHABBATOT– 4.30 pm monthly on the first and third Friday. Upcoming dates: 19 April, 3 May, 17 May, 7 June, 21 June–register
KOL NEFESH–6.15 pm, Friday 3 May. Service followed by a vegetarian potluck. Dates for 2024: 31 May, 28 June, 26 July, 30 August, 27 September, 1 November and 6 December.
A popular recent addition La Luna, the enchanting musical by the extraordinary Joanna Weinberg about a Portuguese Jewish philanthropist of the Renaissance Europe-era who helped Jews flee the Spanish Inquisition, we have been fielding requests to make it available for streaming and we have heard your cries. Gather the family around and experience the magic for yourself. Rent or buy at emanuelplus; package includes a special introduction by Joanna and a night with the actors. Enjoy.
This special concert with two of Australia’s finest musical artists. Simon Tedeschi, world-renowned pianist and Eleanor Lyons, international soprano, perform a selection of vocal and instrumental favourites in support of Israel and to raise funds for Magen David Adom (MDA)
We Shout Love with Yemen Blues Time Out Magazine described them as “one of the most exciting bands in world music right now. Presented by the Israeli Embassy, Yemen Blues performs their new show "We Shout Love" - Say No to Racism. Conversations About Israel A window into the heart of Israel: the country, the Jewish people and our culture. Through insightful interviews and lively debates, CAI explores the diverse aspects of Israeli society, culture, and politics.
