A Second Chance!
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Book For Our Annual Shavuot Dinner - See Below! Dear [first_name] On Sunday we will celebrate Pesach Sheini. What is it's significance? What does it teach us? In the Torah there are not one, but two, different descriptions of the creation of Man. The first describes Man as he could be - a perfect reflection of G-d. The second describes him as he so often is, in constant tension between body and soul. Had there only been the first creation story we may have developed an attitude of "perfection or bust". G-d therefore tells us: I am aware of human foibles, of the difficulty of maintaining consistency amidst the distractions of a material world. I have therefore created you with parallel possibilities. If you get it right from the start - that's great. But even if you don't, all is not lost. I have, from the very beginning, carved out an alternate path for you. You will still achieve your destiny - albeit through a more tortuous route. This too is the message of Pesach Sheini. There were those who, not having observed the first Pesach, feared that they had forever lost the opportunity. G-d told Moses: Tell them not to worry. I will always give a second chance to those who really want it! With best wishes for a Good Shabbos on behalf of the Rebbetzin and all of us at South Head, Rabbi Benzion Milecki OAM
Youth Crew
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Shavuot is just around the corner and boy do we have an exciting program for our youth! On the first day of Shavuot, Sunday June 12 at 10:30am we will be having our Annual Shavuot Ice Cream Party! Featuring a performance by Peter's Comedy Magic, an Ice Cream Bar and of course the Ten Commandments! This is going to be one exciting event which you don't want to miss! Wishing you and your family Shabbat Shalom Tzemach, Roli & Yeruchem For all information on all upcoming youth events please contact us on 9371-7300 ext 3 or 0412-482-770 or youth@southhead.org Parasha Sheet Parashat Emor
Q. We are currently counting Sefirat Haomer, the period which connects the festivals of Pesach and Shavuot. These 49 days were counted by the Jewish people as they prepared for, and eagerly anticipated, the receiving of the Torah. If G-d chose the Jewish people to be His Holy nation, then why did the Jewish people need preparation for the receiving of the Torah? A. Prior to their departure from Egypt, the Jewish people were in a state of slavery in its lowest form. The Jewish people were slaves in the land which the Torah calls ‘the abomination of this earth’. They were in no state to receive Hashem’s most precious gift, the Torah. Yet, in the course of fifty days the Jewish people rose to the sublimest heights of spirituality. They were worthy of the revelation of G-d Himself at Mount Sinai. Read More  Recommended Library ReadingI Am Jewish I AM JEWISH; Personal Reflections Inspired by the Last Words of Daniel Pearl; Edited by Judea and Ruth Pearl. Daniel Pearl, Wall Street Journal reporter, with American and Israeli citizenship, was brutally murdered in Pakistan in 2002. This inspiring collection from Jewish people all over the world and from all walks of life, such as Naomi Ragan, Larry King, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, presents answers to the questions - What does being Jewish mean to you? Shabbat Shalom Communal Events
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Rose Bay, NSW 2029
(02) 9371 7300