When the Clock Strikes Midnight!
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Rosh HaShana
For Young and Old Dear [first_name] , When the Clock Strikes Midnight Saturday night for most people is a time to "go out". It's a time to to catch a movie or a concert, to go to a bar and party, or enjoy a dinner with family and friends. May I suggest that this Saturday night, after you "go out" you "stay out" just a little longer ... till the clock strikes midnight. With the imminent approach of the new year and the Days of Awe, our preparations for the High Holidays have moved into high gear. When you come to Shule this Shabbat you will find the Synagogue dressed in white in preparation for the Selichot that we begin this Motozoei Shabbat (Saturday night) at midnight. I really encourage and urge you to "stay out" for Selichot. Coming to shule at midnight is a highly spiritual experience - in a certain way the feeling is far more intimate than during Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur - and Chazan Yehoshua really puts his all into inspiring us all. Oh, and in case you are wondering, Selichot is for both men and women! Really hope to see you there. Operation South Head Youth Anyone who's been anywhere near Shule over the past week would have noticed a great buzz around the place. Our preparations for Yom Tov this year have been all the more exciting because of the tremendous programs we have in store for our kids. Brookie and our new Youth Shluchim, Yacov and Yisroel, have been working round the clock to make sure that what we have on offer is second to none and guaranteed to help our Youth get the most out of the Holy Days. * Childrens' Services on Rosh Hashanah (6.05pm and 10.15am including the Grand Birthday Party on First Day) and Yom Kippur (5.40pm and 11am) will also give kids the chance to win fantastic prizes like an IPod, a $100 gift voucher to Toys R Us or your chance to go parasailing with our Youth Director.
Rebbetzin Henya and I bless you and your family with a year of positive change and growth - as you recognize, and then realize, the full potential that G-d has given you to make the world a better and more G-dly place through improving your own life and the lives of all around you - while enjoying good health, nachas from your families and friends, and material abundance. Ketiva v'Chatima Tova l'Shana Tova U'Metuka to you and all your family. Shabbat Shalom and best wishes from all of us at South Head Rabbi Benzion Milecki OAM Blowing of the Shofar
The Sound of Yom Tov One of the most central aspects of Rosh HaShana is the blowing of the Shofar. Rabbi Saadia Gaon, one of the earliest Jewish philosophers, gives ten reasons for the sounding of the Shofar; five of which are listed here: 1. Rosh HaShana is the anniversary of the creation of Adam. Upon his creation, Adam proclaimed G-d King of the universe. As the coronation of a King is preceded by the sounding of horns and trumpets, the blowing of the shofar on Rosh HaShana reminds us of this very first coronation and the need to re-proclaim G-d as king every single year. 2. The piercing sound of the shofar is a call to repentance. 3. The shofar reminds of the shofar of Mt Sinai where we accepted G-d as King and agreed to abide by His commandments. 4. The ram's horn reminds us of Abraham's readiness to sacrifice his beloved son Isaac for the sake of G-d. In the end, he brought a ram as a sacrifice instead. 5. The shofar reminds us of the Messiah who will sound a shofar at the time of our redemption. ~ RBZ - Exerpt from Preparing for the Days of Awe. You can read Rabbi Milecki's full article here 
Turning the Wheels
Ephraim Ilin Efraim Ilin - Father of Israel's Automobile Industry built Israel’s first automobile assembly plant, Kaiser-Frazer of Israel, in 1951. An industrialist, philanthropist and art patron, he passed away in 2010 at age 98. His company produced twenty- eight percent of Israel’s entire gross domestic product! Exports reached all the way to Argentina, Brazil, Colombia,Turkey, France, Scandinavia, Finland, Sweden and South Africa. To see what gave him the encouragement to accomplish this seemingly impossible venture, click here.  Brookie ReportsSouth Head is providing sandwiches for YOUR children at Children's Service on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Can YOU help us make the sandwiches? On behalf of the Youth Crew Shana Tova! May you be inscribed for a Happy, Healthy Sweet New Year! With best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom!  Mummy and MeTerm ends Term 3 ended with beautiful Yom Tov songs, the sweet smell of challahs and a very special craft activity - the Etrog Stress Ball for Sukkot! During this term the children have also made their own apple and honey dishes, chicken for Kapparot, Rosh Hashana cards and many other exciting crafts. Mummy and Me will be back in Term 4. We look forward to seeing everyone then. South Head Youth Activities
Where Children Want to Be!
 Parasha SheetNitzavim-Vayelech This week: * Moshe informs the Jewish people that he will be making a new treaty between the Jewish people and Hashem. * Moshe reminds the Jewish people of the importance of the second commandment - 'Do not serve idols'. * Moshe tells the Jewish people that they need to overpower their evil inclination and do as many Torah acts as they can! To learn about the Parasha in more detail, download our Parasha sheet! Please share our Parasha sheet around your Shabbat table and let your family and friends explore the Parasha of the week together with you. |
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Rose Bay, NSW 2029
(02) 9371 7300