We are thrilled to announce that  we have been blessed with another grandchild, Chana Kayla, to our children Shmueli and Sora. As those of you who attended JLI this past week will know, this means that a new G-dly light, a new spark of G-dliness, has entered the world. May the birth of our grandchild, together with the G-dly souls that we each possess, hasten the time when "He will be One and His Name will be One" (Aleinu prayer).

The normative meaning of this verse is that G-d blessed Abraham with being the father of a numerically superior nation.

The problem, of course, is that throughout history Jews have always been numerically insignificant. The Arabs, on the other hand, who are also the recipients of Abraham's blessing to Ishmael - "I will surely multiply your seed" - number in excess of one billion.

Clearly, there must be another and deeper meaning to Abraham's blessing.

We are living in a time when every year more and more power is packed into less and less space.

Computer mainframes, which used to fill whole buildings, have now been replaced by more powerful machines that comfortably sit on your desktop or laptop.

Tape and record libraries of music and lectures that in the past would fill rooms, now snugly fit into a tiny iPod or  iPhone. You can literally carry the wisdom of the ages in the palm of your hand!

And there is no sign of this progress in miniturisation abating - with nanotechnology clearly the way of the future.

But in spite of all this progress, the human body remains the greatest wonder of all. How many are aware that all the computers in the world today would not have sufficient power to fully model ONE human body in all its intricacies?!? This according to Francis Collins, the famous father of the Human Genome Project.

Just as with the tiny atom there exists enormous nuclear power, so also within every human being - not only the Einsteins among us - exists enormous computing power.

This then is the meaning of the verse that compares the Jewish People to the stars. The Baal Shem Tov explains that although the stars appear small, each is a mighty sun, and many are surrounded by a constellation of planets. Similarly, every Jew, no matter how seeingly insignificant, is blessed with enormous spiritual energy and the ability to influence others.

As a people our contribution to the world has far outweighed our numbers. In the fields of religion, medicine, science and finance - we have been major players throughout history.

What remains is for us to feel that this enormous power is not only the province of the nation as a whole - but of each of us as individuals. Each of us possesses enormous powers of creativity and influence - should we only choose to tap into them. 

Just for Kids
A New Adventure for Kids

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Join Mish, Mush, Hush and a host of adorable characters as they learn the Alef Bais (choose Ashkenazi or Sefardi pronunciation), find out who loves them even more than all the stars in the sky and learn about Hashem

These new apps are loads of fun and educational too! …. One book can be downloaded free for a limited time and there is an Alef Bais matching game ABSOLUTELY FREE! Check out the App store for your child today! Click here

 

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South Head Youth Programs
Great Turnouts

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Fantastic turnouts this week at both KosherChef and Mummy & Me!

On Wednesday arvo the kids made delicious burgers and chips on home made rolls!! What a perfect dinner! 

Thursday morning we had a bumper crowd at Mummy & Me where every one enjoyed arts n' crafts, challah baking, music and freeplay all in a beautiful Jewish atmosphere. The kids are already learning about Chanukah cos you're never too young to start learning.  Check out the loads of great pics from both events. Click here

 

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Birthday Club
Coming Soon

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Friday Nov-23rd  is our next great Birthday Club party for children aged over 3 and under Bar or Bat Mitzvah who celebrate their Jewish birthdays in the months of Elul, Tishrei and Cheshvan. Invites are coming out this week so keep an eye on your letterbox. Call us if you want to check that your child is on our database with the correct birthday information.

 

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Chanuka Around the Corner
Exciting Event to be announced

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We will  shortly announce details of a very exiting Chanukah Event so make sure you keep an eye on our homepage and of course right here each week on our eNews. And you know - if it's South Head its going to be great!

 

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Shabbat Afternoon Shiur
For Men & Women

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Join Rabbi Sebban on Shabbat afternoons - 45 minutes before Mincha - for weekly insights into the Parasha.

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Parsha Sheet
Vayeira

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This week:

* Avraham has his Brit Milah at 90 years old and Hashem comes to visit him to cheer him up.
* The city of Sedom is destroyed and Lot's wife turns into a pillar of salt.
* Avraham and Sarah are blessed with a beautiful son, Yitzchak.
* Hashem commands Avraham to offer Yitzchak as a sacrifice on Mount Moriah.

Download our Parasha sheet to view the Parasha in more detail.

Encourage your children to perform the Mission of the week and they will receive 5 Torah dollars!

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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Looking forward to seeing you in Shule.
On behalf of Rebbetzin Henya and the South Head family wishing you a Good Shabbos.

Rabbi Benzion Milecki OAM

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Communal Events 

• Nov 5: JNF Gala Dinner - "Populating the Negev"
• Nov 8: Kristallnacht Commemoration - JBD
• Nov-Dec 2012: Mission to Israel - HonestReporting & NSW Jewish Board of Deputies.

Click here for full information

 

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