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Parshat Ha’azinu 12 Tishrei 5777 14 October 2016
Shabbat Kabbalat Shabbat
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17:55
Shacharit
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Leining
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Mincha followed by Seudah & Ma’ariv
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Weekday Shacharit
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07:00
19:30
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07:00
17:40
Candle Lighting
17:40**
* Mincha & Ma’ariv ** Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat
Chayim Arukim
to Charles & Francis Greibach on the loss of their mother and to all those who have Yahrzeit this week as follows שבת
October 1513 Tishrei
Ian Knopf
Mother
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Gilbert Cohen Aubrey Rothburn
Father Father
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Elaine Adlestone Stephen Forster Barrie Bloom Ruthie Portnoy
Mother Mother Father Father
Steven Gordon Tessa Frieslander
Father Mother
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Stephen Morris Leonard Morris
Father Father
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Mark Rubin Ivor Harris
Father Wife
16 October 14 Tishrei 17 October 15 Tishrei
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18 October 16 Tishrei 20 October 18 Tishrei 22 October 20 Tishrei
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Thought For The Week Crunch Time The Torah speaks about the festival of
The first day of Sukkot is pretty much the
Sukkot in Parshat Emor. The verse says
first day we can stop to take a breath, and
“And you shall take for yourselves on the
that is where the New Year really kicks
first day...” and proceeds to talk about
in. How much have we absorbed over
the Lulav and Etrog. The Midrash teaches
the last couple of weeks? Have we taken
us that the Torah employs the phrase
everything to heart? Are we truly going
“the first day”, rather than specifying the
to commit to the changes we decided to
precise date, because it is the ‘first day’
make when we felt inspired in Shule?
for the counting of sins. This is strange, because Sukkot starts fifteen days into the new year! So why is this the first day for sinning!
It’s very easy to be a tzaddik when there is no opportunity to sin. However, eventually, we will find ourselves facing the same challenges we faced before Yom Kippur,
The Midrash presupposes that we will
and it is then that we will really prove to
have taken the first ten days very seri-
ourselves if we have changed.
ously. We had Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with the days of repentance in between. Between Yom Kippur and Sukkot, we wouldn’t have any time to sin! We ran straight out of Shule, had a quick bite to
I pray that we all find our inner strength and our perserverance, to succeed from the ‘first day’, right up to the last, and beyond.
Rabbi Nick Kett
eat, and immediately selected our Lulav
15 October Vivienne & Barry Newgrosh
and Etrog at the Rabbi’s house. Since then, we’ve all been pre-occupied with
22 October Sara & Eugene Esterkin
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First Aliyah - 6 verses The heavens and earth are called upon to be witnesses to Moses’ words. The Torah is life to this world, like rain and dew are to vegetation. G-d is righteous and just, and all corruption stems from His children. Second Aliyah - 6 verses Moses beseeches the Israelites to contemplate their history, starting with the Tower of Bavel. When that generation sinned, G-d could have destroyed humanity, but instead chose to spare them. In the desert, G-d protected the Israelites with clouds, caring for His nation, and guiding them. Third Aliyah - 6 verses Moses speaks of the future. G-d will settle them in the Land of Israel and provide them with their every need, but Israel will abandon G-d and stray after idols and abominable activities. Fourth Aliyah - 10 verses G-d will become incensed by the Jews’ behavior. He will hide His face from them, and will send invading armies, wild beasts, plagues, demons, and famine. Fifth Aliyah - 11 verses If the nations were wise they would have understood that the Israelites’ misery comes as a result of their actions. However, G-d will have a change of heart and will show them that all the gods which they had worshipped were unable to help them when He unleashed His punishments against them, for only G-d has the ability to injure or heal, cause death or bring life. Sixth Aliyah - 4 verses Then G-d will turn His wrath against Israel’s oppressors. At that time, the nations of the world will sing the praises of Israel. With this, the song of Ha’azinu concludes. Seventh Aliyah - 9 verses Moses and Joshua teach this song to the Jews. G-d then tells Moses to climb up Mount Nebo, so he can view the land of Israel from afar before he passes away.
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Delve into the deeper side of Judaism This week, we get a glimpse of Hashem’s ‘Masterplan’
A Day In The Life Of Elijah Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi fasted many days and prayed that he should receive a revelation of the prophet Elijah. Finally, Elijah appeared and granted him one wish. R’ Yehoshua asked to accompany Elijah on his travels, to learn wisdom from his deeds. Elijah warned that he would not be able to bear the sight, and he will trouble him with his questions. Elijah agreed on condition that R’ Yehoshua would have to return home if he asked even one question about the miracles he would see. Elijah and his companion travelled to a poor man’s hut. The husband and wife were sitting at the entrance. They invited the travellers to stay in their home. They were served food and drink, and lodged there overnight. In the morning Elijah prayed to G-d that the poor man’s cow die. The sight almost broke R’ Yehoshua’s heart, but he controlled himself and did not press Elijah for an explanation. The next night they lodged
in the home of a wealthy man, who was utterly inhospitable. He refused to feed them. Before they departed in the morning, Elijah prayed that a damaged wall of his house be rebuilt. This happened immediately. R’ Yehoshua’s heart burned with anger over the apparent injustice, but he restrained himself again. That evening they lodged in
Know that G-d never punishes out of anger, but only because justice requires it. the synagogue of a wealthy community, whose more ‘important’ members sat on silver benches. They sneered at the guests and treated them badly. Yet in the morning, Elijah blessed the rich members that they should all become leaders. The next night they were welcomed in a different community, were treated well, and were blessed that they should only have one leader.
At this point, R’ Yehoshua demanded an explanation. Elijah explained that Hashem had decreed that the poor man’s wife die on that day. He petitioned to Hashem to accept the cow as a redemption for her life. He prayed for the rich man’s wall to be rebuilt because had he dug down to the foundation he woulud have discovered gold and silver. He prayed that the rich congregants all become leaders, because in that situation dissention and strife inevitably ensue, precipitating the dissolution of the community. He prayed for the generous congregants to have one leader so that they can all prosper. He added, “if you see a wicked man thrive, do not despair, as it is evil for him. If you see a tzaddik suffering, know that G-d never punishes out of anger, but only because justice requires it. His reward will come to him over time.. 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
Parsha Stats Vayeilech is the 53rd of 54 sedras 10th of 11 in Devarim Written on 92 lines in a Torah 52 verses - ranks 51st (8th in Devarim) 614 words - ranks 52nd (9th in Devarim) 2326 letters - ranks 52nd (9th in Devarim)
Did You Know According to most opinions, Ha’azinu does not contain any mitzvot. Maimonides includes ‘Yayin Nesech’ in the count. Ha’azinu is only read between Yom Kippur and Sukkot 39.5% of the time. 60.5% of the time, it is read on Shabbat Shuva between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
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The lessons of Torah are compared to dew, rain showers, and downpours. All are water, which is often compared to Torah, but they have different intensities and speeds. So too, Torah must be taught to people at the speed and depth which each individual can handle and benefit from. 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!
How many different types of water are mentioned? What type of land did Hashem discover the Jewish People? Who is described as becoming fat? Which city’s vineyard is offered as a comparison to the Jewish People’s vineyard? Where did Moshe sin against Hashem? Which verse is included at the beginning of the Daily Amidah?
Just For Fun Abe: Why should you bargain for the best etrog price? Rabbi: So that nobody thinks you’re a Sukkah!
LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS: 1. Sichon & Og. 2. To fear Hashem and Perform Mitzvot. In the Jews’Mouths. 4. At the Side of the Ark. 5. Rebels BONUS: Twice.
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Anabelle Leah Newgrosh This week Kiddush is sponsored by Viv & Barry Newgrosh to mark the birth of their granddaughter. Anabelle Leah was born first thing in the morning on Friday 7th October.
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She is the second daughter to Alex and Ruthie Newgrosh. Their older daughter, Mia, is 4, and is in nursery at North Cheshire. She is already in love with her little baby sister!
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A This Week! tuesday 24 september 2013 leaving at 3 pm from the sallons, 'the ivies', 16 wicker lane finishing at approximately
6.30 pmv @ the youth house, 12 Broad LAne
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Tuesday 18 october
3.00pm - 5.30pm please contact charlotte & natalie for further details charlotte: 07551 898 370 natalie: 07964 704 461
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Anabelle is the perfect birthday present for Grandma Viv, who is also celebrating her 70th birthday in the next few days. Reaching this milestone, Grandma Viv blessed Anabelle with health and happiness, remarking that she and Barry feel so blessed to have lived in this community for so long, and seen it grow and flourish over the years, that she hopes that Anabelle Leah enjoys growing up around here too. Anabelle is surrounded by her nearest and dearest, including her Israeli grandparents, Sandra & Benny Meiri. We wish Mazaltov to Viv and Barry, and we thank them for their hospitality.
Mazaltov to Viv & Barry Newgrosh on the birth of a granddaughter, a daughter to Ruthie & Alex, and to Viv on her 70th birthday.