Next week the Rebbetzen and I will be travelling to Poland, Ukraine and Russia to trace our family roots, to visit the grave of our grandmother, oleho hashalom in the old Warsaw cemetery and the resting places of our Kedoshim, martyred during the Holocaust. We also wish to witness first-hand the renaissance of Jewish life in the former Soviet Union.

An important highlight of our tour will be visits to the resting places of the Baal Shem Tov and his successors - the leaders of the general Chassidic movement - and Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of Chabad Chassidism and his successors - five generations of the Rebbes of Chabad. Our Rabbis tell us that prayers at such holy places are particularly effective. Should anyone wish us to offer prayers on their behalves, or wish to write notes to be left at their graves, please forward to me at  rabbi@me.com

I hope to blog a brief journal of our tour - details to follow. You may also want to follow me on FaceBook - http://www.facebook.com/mileckib.

Seventeenth of Tamuz
Beginning of the Three Weeks

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This Shabbat, the 17th of Tammuz, marks the beginning of The Three Weeks period of mourning which culminates on the 9th of Av. It commemorates the conquest of Jerusalem, the destruction of the Holy Temple and the dispersion of the Jewish people. Because it is Shabbat, the fast of the Seventeenth of Tammuz is postponed until Sunday. Read more...

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Tish'a B'Av
Seeing the Good in Others

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This Tisha B'Av we will again present a powerful and packed program. This year's programme includes renowned speakers and authors Rabbi Yossi Jacobson, Rabbi Zelig Pliskin and Rabbi Paysach Krohn. Join us Motzei Shabbat July 28th 6.45pm (Maariv & Eichah 6.15pm). Stay tuned for more details.

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Camp Shalom
Is What Kids Love Best!

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CAMP SHALOM HAS KEPT IT'S NAME AS THE #1 CAMP IN SYDNEY! Over 250 kids from private and public schools have attended the fantastic adventures outdoors and energetic activities at Shul.  Our pictures tell the story! Click here

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Childrens' Services
Important Announcement

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THERE WILL BE NO CHILDREN SERVICES ON SHABBAT DURING THE WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS!! 

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Kosher Chef
Registrations close July 15th

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Are you signed up yet? Give your children the chance to express themselves in our kitchen. Term starts Thursday July 19th.

Click here to make sure your kids don't miss out. Call Brookie on 0404 055 643 for any enquiries. 

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That's it for another great week and may these days soon be transformed into days of gladness and rejoicing! On behalf of the Rebbetzin and all of us at South wishing you and your family a wonderful Shabbos.

Rabbi Benzion Milecki