Dear [first_name],

The flimsy Succah is meant to illustrate the tenuous hold that we have, not only on life, but on the people and possessions that we hold so dear.

Sitting in the Succah brings home the message that our lives, dear ones and prized possessions are no more than gifts that we should prize to the fullest while we have them - for there is no guarantee as to how long that will be.

This sense of appreciation for what we have - the opposite of an attitude of entitlement - is the best possible vehicle for receiving Hashem's blessing in the future.

It also leads to a sense of contentment, happiness and joy.

With best wishes for a Chag Sameach and Good Shabbos on behalf of the Rebbetzin and all of us at South Head.

Rabbi Benzion Milecki OAM

President's Message

In my recent trip to the United States, Yvonne and I made a side visit to Newport, Rhode Island, famous for being the long-time home of the America’s Cup (sailing) and its collection of impressive mansions (such as The Breakers and Marble House, both built by members of the Vanderbilt families). It is also the home of America’s oldest continuing synagogue building which has an interesting history and a role in marking religious tolerance.

The Touro Synagogue is the oldest continuing synagogue building in the United States. It is located in Newport, Rhode Island. It is a Sephardi Orthodox shul; right now, "in season" (Newport's population increases from 24,000 to 100,000 during the summer), it holds daily services in the morning and late afternoon. Read More

JLI is back again with a new and exciting six-week course commencing - How Success Thinks - on Monday Evenings, 7 November  and Tuesday Morning

In How Success Thinks you will learn:

• How to define success in a manner that reflects both our core desires and values
• How to cultivate a mindset for success in achieving goals
• How to create a personalized strategy to achieve success
• How to overcome the outside, mental or emotional barriers
• How everyone can generate creativity

To reserve your place and obtain special early-bird pricing, please either email Shmuly on shmuly@southhead.org, call 0401-558-223, or click here.

Youth News

Get excited!!! The festival of Joy has arrived at South Head!

On Succot it's a mitzvah to be happy. Come shake lulav and estrog while enjoying delicious treats in our Succah. Can you spot the SHY SUCCAH MOBILE? Can you believe that, a Succah on wheels!?!
We'd love to drive by your house or visit you in your Succah. To arrange a Succah mobile visit please contact Shmuli on 0432876770 or email youth@southhead.org

We'd love to invite you all to this year's amazing Simchas Torah Circus at South Head Youth. Featuring renowned magician and entertainer, ADRIAN DEAN, and our first ever LIVE TALENT SHOW FINAL the event is GUARANTEED FUN! Join us for Prizes, flags, dancing, gift bags and more, at 6pm on Tuesday Night, 24th October, we open the door 😃

Wishing you all chag Sameach and Shabbat Shalom.

See you at Shule!

Shmuli, Shimi, Elimelech & Efraim

For all information on upcoming youth events please contact us on 9371 7300 ext 3 or 0432 876 770 or youth@southhead.org

There is a postscript. A year or so after she gave birth, the barrister’s wife happened to be in the hospital for an unrelated matter, and her roommate was a Jewish woman from my community. The Jewish woman was complaining about her health issues, but the barrister’s wife was not sympathetic. She said to her, “You’re Jewish, right? So I don’t understand what your problem is. Just write to the Rebbe – he will give you a blessing and everything will be well." Read More

Q. The creation of the world took place in six days. Creation started on the 25th of Elul and ended on the first of Tishrei, when man was created. It is remarkable, therefore to note that the anniversary of creation, Rosh Hashana, was ordained by our Torah to be celebrated on the first of Tishrei. In other words, the anniversary of creation is reckoned not according to the first day, but according to the sixth day, the ‘birthday’ of man. Why? Read More