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In loving memory of Adrian Matlow z”l Avraham ben Moshe Meyer HaLevi z”l
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Parshat Beshalach Shabbat Shira 19 Shevat 5776 29 January 2016
Service Times Shabbat Shira Kabbalat Shabbat
16:15
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(Candle Lighting)
16:15
Shacharit
09:15
Leining
10:15
Power Kiddush
11:15
Artscroll Gutnick Hertz
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Followed by Musaph & Mincha
Shabbat terminates
17:28
Ma’ariv*
17:45
Thought For The Week
*Followed by Parent & Child Learning
Weekday
It’s A Manna Of Perspective
Shacharit
Ma’ariv Only
Sun
09:00
19:30
In this week’s Parasha we find the most
on Him for its provision. As such it was
Mon*
07:00
19:30
Tues
07:00
19:30
dramatic rescue of all time at the Red
pure goodness, since Hashem is pure
Wed
07:00
19:30
Sea, followed by a litany of complaints
goodness, providing total nutrition, yet
Thur
07:00
19:30
from B’nei Yisrael about the lack of water
B’nei Yisrael were not on the right spiritual
Fri
07:00
16:25**
and food. Three days after their dramatic
level to appreciate it.
16:25
rescue from slavery in Mitzrayim, and
Candle Lighting
*Tu Bishvat **Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat
despite the miracles they have witnessed
Part of the purpose of the B’nei Yisrael’s
Chayim Arukim
at the Red Sea, they seem to believe
desert odyssey was to teach them,
that Hashem will leave them to die in the
through learning the Torah and its mitzvot,
desert, without water or food. Even when
that there is greater meaning and purpose
Hashem sends them fresh Manna from
in their lives. Once we recognise that our
heaven every morning, they still find cause
world has a spiritual dimension, we will
for complaint.
learn to complain less about its physical
to the family of Martin Weil z”l and to all those who have Yarzheit in the coming week as follows Sun
Joy Polak Angella Carne
Brother Father
Mon
Gilda Leinhardt Hilary Krell Barry Stewart Jenni Mond
Father Father Father Mother
26 January 16 Shevat
Tony Crystal
Mother
Wed
Lionel Black Linda Berman Craig Feldman
Father Father Mother
Thurs
Stephen Flascher Lionel Ross Nici Wertheim
Father Father Father
Ben Solomons Gail Cantor
Father Father
Alan Dobkin Alan Becker
Father Father
24 January 14 Shevat 25 January 15 Shevat
Tues
27 January 17 Shevat
28 January 18 Shevat
Fri
29 January 19 Shevat
שבת
30 January 20 Shevat
imperfections. Perhaps this is the mesRashi explains that our Parasha describes
sage of the Manna – the food that took
Manna as the perfect food, to show that
on the taste of whatever each person
even when something is perfect, people
wanted to eat. Like life, it could be sweet
will still find fault with it. Rabbi Shmuel
or bitter, depending on your outlook.
Bornstein of Sochochov explains that to inspire the people to faith in Hashem, since their only choice was to rely solely
Kiddushim 23 January Community Power Kiddush
Rabbi Joel Portnoy
the Manna was spiritual food, designed
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Parsha
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First Aliyah - 14 verses Hashem leads the Israelites with a pillar of cloud during the daytime and a pillar of fire at night. They are led on a circuitous route in order to make the Egyptians think they are lost and would decide to pursue them. Second Aliyah - 6 verses Upon seeing the Egyptians, the Israelites panic. Moses reassures them Hashem will be fighting on their side. Third Aliyah - 11 verses Hashem instructs Moses to stretch out his staff over the sea to make it divide. As the sea splits, the Israelites walked on the sea bed (dry land). The Egyptian quickly chase them. Fourth Aliyah - 32 verses After the Israelites cross the waters that had been standing like walls now fall upon the Egyptians, drowning them all. Moses then leads the Israelites in song, praising Hashem for the wondrous miracle. Miriam leads the women in song and dance. The Israelites travel for three days without water, and when they find water, it is bitter. Moses miraculously sweetens the water. Fifth Aliyah - 11 verses One month after the Exodus, the Israelites’ provisions run dry. They complain. Hashem responds that He will rain down bread (Manna) from heaven in the mornings, and meat for the night. Sixth Aliyah - 26 verses Hashem sends quails to eat, and causes Manna to fall from heaven. The Manna portions would last for the day, and then melt. Two measures of Mannah would be supplied on Shabbat. Seventh Aliyah - 16 verses They journey to Rephidim where their water runs out. Moses is commanded to strike a rock. The Parsha ends with the Amalek nation attacking the Jews. The Israelites are victorious in battle.
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Delve into the deeper side of Judaism This week we take a look at the miracles at the splitting of the sea
There Can Be Miracles When the Children of Israel crossed the Red Sea, Hashem performed ten different miracles for them: 1. The water split. 2. It formed a rooflike protection above their heads. 3. It was split into twelveindividual passageways; one for each Tribe. 4. The ground was perfectly dry beneath the Israelites. 5. It was like clay under the feet of the Egyptians. 6. The water became as hard as rock. 7. The solidified water formed decorative mosaic walls. 8. The walls were transparent, allowing each Tribe to see the others crossing. 9. If a Jew became thirsty, he could stretch out his hand and collect some sweet drinking water.
also entered the bed of the sea. They were smitten by Ten Plagues by the sea, just as they had been smitten with Ten Plagues in Egypt.
had fallen off, the Egyptians tumbled off their chariots and fell into the mud. Once fallen, they were unable to rise again.
1. Even when morning dawned, they traveled in the dark since the Cloud behind the Israelites plunged the Egyptian camp into darkness.
6. When the water came gushing towards the Egyptians, no Egyptian was able to flee.
2. The Cloud also caused the ground under their feet
The Israelites would have no doubt that Hashem put an end to the dangers posed by their oppressors. to become as soft as clay. 3. The pillar of fire which illuminated the way for the Israelites radiated intense heat to the Egyptians, causing the hoofs of their horses to fall off.
10. As soon as he had taken some water, the wall became solid again.
4. The heat also burnt the wheels of their chariots, but nevertheless, the chariots continued moving, dragged into the midst of the sea by Divine force.
The pursuing Egyptian army
5. Since the horses’ hoofs
7. Hashem shook the Egyptians and it was impossible for them to swim against the harsh currents. 8. Some of the Egyptians were covered by the earth at the bottom of the sea. 9. The better Egyptians sank quickly in the sea. The wicked ones were tossed around in the sea; a far slower and more painful experience. 10. The sea cast the corpses of the Egyptians onto the shore so that the Israelites would have no doubt that Hashem had put an end to the dangers posed by their oppressors. Based on ‘The Midrash Says’ by Rabbi M. Weissman
If you would like to share your words of wisdom, please submit your article of no more than 500 words to nick@hale-community.org.uk
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Parsha Stats Beshalach is is the 16th of 54 sedras 4th of 11 in Shemot Written on 215.33 lines in a Torah (ranks 17th) 116 verses - ranks 23rd (6th in Shemot) 1681 words - ranks 19th (4th in Shemot) 6423 letters - ranks 18th (4th in Shemot)
Did You Know Parshat Beshalach contains only one mitzvah - the prohibition of leaving a Shabbat boundary. Joseph merited being buried in the Land of Israel because he had arranged for his father to be buried there, instead of in Egypt.
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Moses insisted on bringing a group of people out of Egypt known as the ‘Erev Rav’, whose commitment to Hashem was tenuous, and who we later see created many problems for the Jews.
Read through the Parsha in English and find answers to the questions. LOLLIPOPS WILL BE AWARDED TO ANYONE WHO READS THROUGH IT, AND TELLS RABBI NICK THE CORRECT ANSWERS!
Nachshon ben Aminadav, of the Tribe of Judah, had the faith to walk into the Red Sea before it split. Only when the water was up to his head did the waters start to split.
Which route did Hashem not wish to lead the Israelites on when they left Egypt? How many elite chariots did Pharoah take with him? How many times is Hashem’s name mentioned in the ‘Shira’? What did Moses throw into the waters of Marah to make them sweet? Who stood with Moses during the war against Amalek? What happened to the leftover Manna each day?
Just For Fun Did you know that Moses was the first person to use Control-C as a shortcut?
Answers: 1. Through the land of the Plihstim. 3. 11. 4. A tree. 5. Aaron and Chur. BONUS: It melted and was drunk by animals.
2. 600 (601if you include his!)
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In The Spotlight
YOUTH
Babies & Bagels The popular weekly group based in North Manchester, for Mummies and Babies, started in Hale this week. An impressive turn out of 16 mothers came together for the first activity; Baby Massage. The instructor taught them several relaxation techniques, designed to calm children, as well as being a wonderful bonding opportunity.
For mothers in South Manchester 20th January: Baby Massage 27th January: Build a Bear
EDUCATION
3rd February: Nursery Door Signs 10th February: Baby Music with Caterpillar Music 24th February: Adventure Babies 2nd March: Creative Clay (Baby Handprints) 9th March: Jabber Jacks
Babies and Bagels will be running every Wednesday, from 10.30am, and as you can see from the upcoming activities, the babies will have a wonderful time!
16th March: Fancy Dress Purim Photo Shoot 10.30am at Hale Shule, WA15 8NZ Parking on premises £6 per session Bagel lunch provided
To book your place, please text/call Shira on 07772 852 502 or email shirakett@gmail.com * Schedule is subject to change.
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Power Kiddush with Rabbi Joel Portnoy
“To Mix Or Not To Mix?”
BEYOND HALE
Is gender segregation really necessary?
Aside from a fun programme, a healthy lunch is provided, as well as freshly brewed tea and coffee for the mums, and a wide selection of baby toys. If you would like to join the group, please contact Shira on 07789 552 320.
A Power Breakfast with a difference! A Sit-Down Kiddush with an interactive presentation Shabbat 23rd January Starts 11.15am
Mazaltov to Rita Leigh on the occasion of her grandson Timothy’s engagement to Courtney Davis. Jacky & Jonny Mond on the birth of a grandson and to Muriel Mond on the birth of a great grandson - a son to Sasha & Ashley.
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Sara & Eugene Esterkin on the occasion of Maurice’s engagement to Laura-Lisa Saunders.