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Parshat Ki Tavo
20 Ellul 5776 23 September 2016
Service Times Shabbat Kabbalat Shabbat
18:45
(Candle Lighting)
18:45
Shacharit
09:15
Leining
10:15
Mincha followed by Seudah
18:40
Shabbat Ends
19:51
& Ma’ariv
Weekday Shacharit
Mincha & Ma’ariv
Sun*
07:30
19:30
Mon*
06:30
19:30
Tues*
06:30
Wed*
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Thought For The Week Don’t Do Me Any Favours This week’s parsha features a lengthy
If you begrudgingly buy your loved one a
19:30
portion delineating several curses that
present and just toss it to them, even if it
06:30
19:30
will befall the Jewish People if they do
was the most expensive gift you have ever
Thur*
06:30
19:30
not observe Hashem’s commandments.
bought, they will feel saddened. It’s not
Fri*
06:30
19:00
During this passage, the Torah states
about the gift. It’s not about the favour.
(28:47) that part of the cause of these
The important part is how much love you
afflictions is “because you did not serve
put into the act, whether you were happy
Hashem, yout G-d, with joy and goodness
to do it. That is what brings you closer to
of heart”.
the recipient.
This is quite alarming. It seems from this
That is why we do mitzvot. G-d doesn’t
verse that it is not enough to just do a
need us to come to Shule, for example, if
mitzvah, but one has to enjoy it too. How
we don’t really want to be there, and we’re
is this fair? You can’t command an emo-
just doing it to make someone happy. He
tion? To place such a threat on account of
wants us to do it because of the benefits
this seems unfair?
it has for ourselves and the way it brings
Candle Lighting
19:00**
* Selichot ** Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat
Chayim Arukim
to all those who have Yahrzeit this week as follows
Tues 27 September
Charles Keeney Patricia Alex
Father Mother
28 September 25 Ellul
Vicky Lee
Grandfather
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Howard Lee Nina Lee Nina Lee Michael Rappaport
Father Husband Mother Father
24 Ellul
Wed
1 October 28 Ellul
The Unveiling for
However, if one reflects on the very
Lynn Hammond’s mother will take place Sunday - 12 noon at Failsworth Cemetery.
start to be more understandable. Hashem
Hilary Goorney’s father will take place Sunday - 2pm at Long Lane, Liverpool.
Mazaltov to Thea & Jonny Patoff on Zoe’s marriage to Oli Presky.
purpose of performing mitzvot, it may has not given us mitzvot to do because
us closer to Him. This attitude takes time and maturity to understand and develop, and the weeks coming up are an ideal time to do so.
He needs something. Making Kiddush,
Rabbi Nick Kett
or shaking a stick and a lemon together doesn’t do anything for Him. We do these
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things because they are ways of bringing
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us closer to Him, and making us more
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G-dlike.
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Parsha
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First Aliyah - 11 verses The mitzvah of bikurim is discussed. This mitzvah applies to the Seven Species if grown in the land of Israel. Part of the produce was brought to the Temple in gratitude. Second Aliyah - 4 verses During Temple times, Jewish farmers were required to separate from their produce several different tithes. These were distributed to the priests, the Levites, the poor, and one tithe which was eaten by its owners in Jerusalem. This aliyah describes the procedure to be followed on the day before Pesach during those years which followed the conclusion of a cycle. Third Aliyah - 4 verses Moses admonishes the Jews to observe G-d’s commandments; reminding them that they have selected Him to be their G-d, and He, in turn, has chosen them to be His holy and treasured nation. Fourth Aliyah - 10 verses The Jews are instructed to gather large stones when they cross the Jordan River. These stones were to be plastered, and the entire Torah was to be engraved upon them. Another set of stones was also to be inscribed with the entire Torah, and be set on Mt. Eval. Fifth Aliyah - 22 verses The Jewish people are instructed to proclaim blessings and curses on Mts. Gerizim and Eval, and the procedure is described. At the end of the aliyah, we are told of the bountiful blessings which will shower us if we hearken to G-d’s commandments. Sixth Aliyah - 63 verses This section continues with the aforementioned blessings, and then launches a lengthy description of all the curses and suffering which will befall the Jews when they neglect the mitzvot. Seventh Aliyah - 8 verses Moshe reminds the Jews of all the miracles which have been their lot from when G-d took them out of Egypt until that very day.
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Delve into the deeper side of Judaism This week we describe the effort that went into bringing the First Fruits of a season
A Grand Procession By fulfilling the mitzvah of Bikurim, (bringing the first fruits from your harvest to the Temple), we confirm our belief that the Land and its produce belong to G-d. We express gratitude for the bounty which we enjoy and demonstrate that our livelihood is given to us because of His concern for us. The first fruits are brought from the seven species of the Land of Israel wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, and dates. When a landowner notices that the first fruit of any of these species begin to ripen in his field or orchard, he ties a thread around it to mark it as bikurim. He waits until the various kinds of fruits have fully ripened to take them together to the Temple. If he estimates that the first fruits will decay before he begins his journey, he preserves them. Even though he need give only one fruit for bikurim, the more he adds the greater the mitzvah. Bikurim are accepted annually by the
Kohen between Shavuot and Chanukah. The fruits must be brought to the Temple in a container, such as a basket and preferably each species be placed in its own. The cities of Eretz Yisrael were grouped into districts. The inhabitants of every town in each district would assemble in one place and travel togeth-
People working in Jerusalem stopped working, rose, and greeted the newcomers. er in Jerusalem to bring their bikurim. A mitzvah is enhanced when performed in large numbers. The travellers would rest at night in the open. In the morning the leader would announce, “Arise, and let us go up to Tzion, to the House of our G-d!” An ox, which would later be offered as a sacrifice, walked in front of the procession, its horns covere
with gold, and a wreath of olive leaves decorating its head. Flutists provided musical accompaniment until the procession reached Jerusalem. They were welcomed by a number of Kohanim and Levi’im, and treasurers of the Temple. People working in Jerusalem stopped working, rose, and greeted the newcomers, to show respect for those performing this great mitzvah. At the Temple, even the King himself would put his basket on his shoulders and personally present it to the Kohen. The fruit was placed in front of the altar and the offerer recited the verses from the Torah concerning bikurim. This portion relates G-d’s kindnesses to the Jewish People. The offerer acknowledges his gratitude for all G-d has done for him. The mitzvah of bikurim is a striking example of the Jewish people’s effforts to beautify the mitzvot. Based on ‘The Midrash Says’, by Rabbi M. Weissman
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Inviting the Ladies of the South Manchester Community to join our new female singing group. Come along to a weekly informal singalong in the Pearl Suite, Hale Shule, for an hour of fun and stress release! We hope to welcome everyone from beginners to more experienced singers. However, if you’ve ever been told you can’t sing, then this is the group for you! NO AUDITIONS! Covering a wide range of music from light classics to songs from the shows, as well as modern Israeli and traditional Hebrew melodies, led by our very own Marilyn Blank. Starting Thursday 13th October at 8.15pm. Please contact Gillian Cohen on 07785 270 044 or email: voiceconnect1@aol.com to pre-register. No charge - a service to the community.
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Parsha Stats Ki Tavo is the 50th of 54 sedras 7th of 11 in Devarim Written on 233 lines in a Torah 122 verses - ranks 17th (2nd in Devarim) 1747 words - ranks 16th (2nd in Devarim) 6811 letters - ranks 15th (4th in Devarim)
Did You Know Ki Tavo contains 6 of the 613 mitzvot. 3 are positive mitzvot, and 3 are prohibitions. The portion of the curses is read in a lower tone than the rest of the parsha, because of how devastating it is to realise that G-d needs to warn us in such graphic terms.
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Of the different tithes that had to be separated from your produce, on the 3rd and 6th years of every 7, you had to separate 10% to give to poor people.
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!
Which nationality was the person who tried to destroy our forefather? On which year must one confess that they have tithed correctly? What were the great stones covered with? Which Tribes would stand on Mount Gerizim? How many curses would be declared at Mount Gerizim and Mount Eval? Where else do we read the four verses from the BIkurim procedure?
The sixth portion of this week’s parsha is the longest portion in the entire Torah with 63 verses (excluding weeks when we combine to parshiyot).
Just For Fun Question: Did you hear about the hungry clock? Answer: It went back four seconds!
LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS: 1. Ox, Sheep & Goat. 2. At least two. 3. 100 Silver Shekels. 4. Bilaam. 5. Converts, Widows & Orphans. BONUS: 39.
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Spurs Legends vs. The G-d Squad On Sunday 11th September, the Hale Trust’s Rabbinic duo – Rabbi Aharon and Rabbi Nick – joined with 20 other UK Rabbonim to play in a charity match against ‘Spurs Legends’ to raise money for Laniado Hospital in Netanya. Though the match ended with a dismal result, which saw the Rabbis beaten 9-2, you could not fault them for trying. One reassuring fact was that only two of the goals were conceded when Rabbi Aharon and Rabbi Nick were defending together. All the Rabbis fundraised themselves, and their combined efforts raised nearly £25k. If you would like to sponsor the Rabbis, please visit www.justgiving.com/teams/ rabbisXI. All donations are greatly appreciated.
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