Candlelighting Times: Shabbat Friday, 15, July 2022
Light Candles 5:01 pm
Saturday, June 25
Havdalah: 6:03 pm
Torah Portion: Balak
Message from The Rabbi Parshat Balak: What is the essential difference between the name Jacob and his ultimate name - Israel? How do we understand the deeper meaning of these names as spoken in the prayer Ma Tovu? Watch my weekly video for an insight on this question VIEW HERE. Shabbat Shalom!
Bat Mitzvah of the Week
Olivia Wolman
Mazel Tov Olivia on becoming a Bat Mitzvah this Shabbat morning.
As you're called to the Torah,
may this special day be remembered with pride and joy.
Mazel Tov to her parents,
Rebbecca and Alan Wolman and brother, Samuel.
Lahat Noam Shabbat Morning Fun for Kids aged 5-9
Lahat Noam Shabbat Morning: Saturday, 23rd of July starts at 10:30 am and concludes at 12:00 noon. Bookings preferred, please register here REGISTER TODAY.
With a fun and inspiring kick-off event, Kehilat Nitzan's launch of Lahat Noam was a success. We look forward to becoming embedded within the shul community. Moving forward we have a lineup of fun-filled, interactive and enaging Shabbat activities that we know will get your children very excited. We hope to create the perfect Jewish environment for your kids during Shabbat services, giving you, the parents, a chance to take part in the adult service without the distraction of their children while providing a meaningful experience for them.
For our next activity, on July 23rd, we will introduce the religious values of our shul through some fun and interactive games. We will teach the kids an engaging Shabbat song, which the kids may participate in during the shule service. We hope to see many of you and your kids at the next Lahat Noam activity, as we know a lot of kids very much enjoyed the kick-off event we had just a
couple of weeks ago.
Sichot B'Salon -
Living Room Conversations
Invite your friends and the Rabbi over to your home and have any conversation you would like. No subject is taboo - let's talk about any subject you want! We are once again offering a series of up, close and personal Jewish conversations in the comfort of your home. Call the office or email info@kehilatnitzan.org.au for more details and to reserve a day and time!
Talmud Talk with Rabbi Yonatan What is the Talmud and what is its purpose? Why is the Talmud important? What is the difference between Torah and Talmud? Who wrote the Talmud? Ever asked yourself these questions? or others? Beginners and self procalimed experts are all welcome to join Rabbi Yonatan for the new and improved Talmud Talk weekly sessions. Bagels, stimulating conversation included all you need to bring is a willingness to learn and don't be afraid to ask "why?" Talmud Shiurim starts immediately after morning services at 8:30am with bagel breakfast in person at Kehilat Nitzan and on Zoom (Zoom Link) RSVP not required but are appreciated (want to ensure we have enough bagels) kindly rsvp to: info@kehilatnitzan.org.au
Kesher/Bnei Mitzvah Korner This week we welcomed three new B’nei mitzvah students, Dana, Nic, Maddy! Bruchim Habaim! We took some time to think about the nature of prayer and why we pray. The kids offered wonderful insights about what we pray for like: family, peace and good health for others and ourselves. We celebrated with Olivia Wolman by listening to her read from the Torah and offering her blessings for her bat mitzvah this coming Shabbat. Everyone is invited to to join her as she goes up to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah.
Junior Congregation Save the Date Saturday, July 23rd
If you know of a student age 9-12, invite them and their family to check out our Kesher/Bnei Mitzvah program. You'll be glad you did. For more information contact the Kehilat Nitzan at 9500 0906 or info@kehilatnitzan.org.au
BOOK CLUB at Kehilat Nitzan Our next book club meeting will take place on Wednesday 17 August at Kehilat Nitzan.
The book we will be discussing is "Red Notice" by Bill Browder.
A true story of high finance, murder and one man's fight for justice.
A real life thriller about an American born financier in the wild east of Russia, the murder of his principled young attorney (Sergei Magnitsky) and the dangerous mission to expose the Kremlin officials who were responsible.
Services Kabbalat Shabbat 6.00 pm
Shabbat Morning 9.30 am Kiddush graciously sponsored by Rebecca & Alan Wolman.
Weekday Minyanim - Monday to Friday 7:30 am (in person at KN or on Zoom
(Zoom Link)
Talmud Shiurim Wednesdays 8:30am with bagel breakfast In person and on Zoom ( Zoom Link ) rsvp is appreciated to: info@kehilatnitzan.org.au
Kehilat Nitzan strongly recommends wearing masks during services. Where possible, we suggest that N95 masks be worn.
Birthdays of the Week
Raymond Snyder
Robert Gingold
Ruby Krug
Ari Winikoff
Rafael Rubin
Bella Kirzner
Jordan Kirzner
Daniel Freeman
Michelle Perl
Ness Schwartzbord
Clive Aaron
Reuben Davis
Yahrzeits this coming week May the memories of their loved ones be a blessing
Edgar Abel, Father of Larry Abel
Jarrod Armener, Son of Carol Armener
Shirley Freed, Mother of Gary Freed, Grandmother of Ariel Freed
Samuel Gelfand, Father of Warren Gelfand
Jennifer (Jenny) Margery Goldberg, Aunt of Anthony Goldberg
Justice Alan Henry Goldberg AO, QC, Husband of Rachel Goldberg, Father of Anthony Goldberg
Richard Kustin, Father of Lesley Braun
Rose Mathews, Grandmother of Eileen Freed
Hans Meyer, Father of Else Gingold
Max (Michael) Oliver, Father of Frances Feldman
Melvin Pollack, Father of Robin Pollack
Verna Steen, Mother of Deborah Zipper
John Wood, Father of Arron Wood, Husband of Chana Wood
KN Tree of Life
Honour your family or life event at Shule by sponsoring a leaf on the Tree of Life OR sponsor our stunning, remaining stained glass panel.
Please contact the office on 9500 0906 or email us and Bev or Sue will call you back to discuss the details
