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Parshat Re’eh

29 Av 5776 2 September 2016

Shabbat (Rosh Chodesh) Kabbalat Shabbat

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(Candle Lighting)

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Shacharit

09:00

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Mincha followed by Seudah

19:40

Ma’ariv

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It’s All About You

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In this week’s Torah portion, Moshe tells

made would be displayed for all to see, we

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the Jewish People to “do what is good and

would ensure to be on our best behaviour

right in the eyes of Hashem”.

at all times. Occasionally we let our stan-

Candle Lighting

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* Rosh Chodesh ** Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat

Chayim Arukim

to Jeremy Hart on the loss of his sister, and to all those who have Yahrzeit this week as follows ‫שבת‬

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30 Av Sun

4 September 1 Ellul

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Wendy Knopf Ruth Taube

Father Father

Nick Freeman

Father

5 September 2 Ellul

Marilyn Segal

Mother

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Audrey Lister David Sallon

Father Brother

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Sandra Mason Basil Latter Shelley Ferster Mavis Marsh

Father Father Father Sister

Muriel Mond Susan Lentin

Brother Mother

9 September 6 Ellul

Philip Braunstein

Father

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Jonathan Brownson Father Michelle Rothburn Father

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7 September 4 Ellul

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8 September 5 Ellul

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10 September 7 Ellul

Thought For The Week

Is this not quite an obvious instruction for Moshe to be giving? He is in the midst of reminding the Jewish People about several mitzvot which have been given

is looking. Moshe conveys the message to us that even if we think we are alone, our Creator is still watching.

by Hashem, so surely they should under-

This can be quite a scary thought. However,

stand that they should be doing what is

we are reminded of this constantly in the

right in His eyes?

media. Neverending reports and stories

However, if we think about the issue a little bit, we may observe that we often care equally, or more, about what other people think of us. We are careful about what we say, what we do, what we buy, and the places where we buy them from, in order to create the right image and perception for people to have of us. Invariably, we

of people who have said the wrong thing on social media, or mistakenly posted the wrong picture, or celebrities being snapped by paparazzi in compromising positions. Perhaps Hashem doesn’t send us these pictures for us to enjoy the gossip, but rather to remember to monitor our behaviour at all times.

will behave one way in public, and almost

Kiddushim

entirely different in private.

3 September Nicola & Simon Fine

Moses was trying to impress upon the

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He sees all that we do, in private and in

17 September Maxine & Stuart Marks

dards slip because we think that nobody

Jews that G-d is everywhere at all times. public. If we knew that every move we

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Parsha

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First Aliyah - 17 verses Moses informs the Israelites that they can be the recipients of either blessings or curses; blessings if they obey G d’s commandments, and curses if they do not. He further instructs them to proclaim blessings on Mount Grizzim and curses on Mount Eval. Moses then commands the Israelites to destroy all idols and their accessories that they will find when they enter Israel. In the future G d will designate a specific location (Jerusalem) where He will rest His Presence. All sacrifices must be offered in this location.

Second Aliyah - 18 verses It is permitted to slaughter cattle for consumption purposes in any place, but blood may never be eaten. Tithes and sacred foods may only be consumed in the designated holy city.

Third Aliyah - 22 verses Moses admonishes the Israelites not to be lured by the abominable practices of the Canaanites, and to remain true to the Torah.

Discusses false prophets. This section also prescribes the death penalty for one who attempts to entice others to idolatry, and the price paid by a city which has completely succumbed to idolatry.

Fourth Aliyah - 21 verses We are forbidden to deface our bodies with tattoos or other forms of mutilation. The laws of kashrut are revisited.

Fifth Aliyah - 8 verses Ma’aser Sheni and overdue tithes are discussed.

Sixth Aliyah - 18 verses Shemittah is revisited, including the freeing of Jewish slaves in the seventh year.

Seventh Aliyah - 22 verses The male firstborn of kosher cattle must be consecrated and given to the Kohen to eat. Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot are revisited. All males must be in attendance in the Holy Temple during these holidays.

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Delve into the deeper side of Judaism This week we take a look at the mitzvah of giving charity

The Gift That Keeps On Giving A philosopher asked Rabbi Gamliel how he is able to give charity again and again without being afraid of compromising his financial position. How can one give away his money without worrying that perhaps he should have saved it for a time of need?

Rabbi Gamliel asked him whether he would ever give someone a loan.

“Depends on who is asking”, the philosopher replied. “If the person was a stranger, I would be afraid of losing my money”.

“What if the head of the government was offered as a guarantor?” asked Rabbi Gamliel.

“I would certainly lend him money under those circumstances, for I would be fully confident that my loan is guaranteed,” stated the philosopher.

Rabbi Gamliel explained, “When someone gives charity, he actually extends a loan guaranteed by the Creator of the Universe.

Scripture (Proverbs 19:17) states, ‘One who gives graciously to the poor ex-

tends, as it were, a loan to Hashem, Who will pay back all that is due.’ No one is as trustworthy as the Creator; if He guarantees to return a donor’s money, why should anyone hesitate to give charity?!”

No one ever became poor from giving tzedaka properly. In fact, the opposite is true, in accordance with the verse, ‘He who gives (charity) to the poor will

No one ever became poor from giving tzedaka properly. not lack, whereas he who conceals his eyes will have many curses’ (Proverbs 28:27). G-d returns money spent on tzedaka, whereas money withheld from the poor will be eventually lost.

The following basic halachot pertain to the mitzvah of giving charity: The amount a person should give for tzedaka depends on his income; the more he earns, the

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greater his obligation. A person with an average income should distribute one-tenth of his money to charity, and a rich person up to a fifth.  If someone has poor relatives, helping them takes priority; next he should give charity to poor neighbours; then to the poor of his city.

If he has a choice between poor people of a different city and the poor in Eretz Yisrael, those in Israel take priority.  The mitzvah of tzedaka encompasses money or food.  If a poor person asks for charity in order to provide himself with clothing, we may investigate whether his request is legitimate; but if he asks for food, we must immediately give him some contribution.  Tzedaka should be given in a friendly manner and with encouraging words.

One who gives angrily, even a large donation, loses the merit.

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 Re’eh is the 47th of 54 sedras 4th of 11 in Devarim Written on 257.8 lines in a Torah 126 verses - ranks 13th (1st in Devarim) 1932 words - ranks 7th (1st in Devarim) 7442 letters - ranks 7th (1st in Devarim)

Did You Know Re’eh contains an impressive 55 of the 613 mitzvot. 17 are positive mitzvot, and 38 are prohibitions. It is the 3rd most mitzvah-intensive parsha.

The consecutive sedras of Re’eh, Shoftim and Ki Teitze contain 170 mitzvot between them.

In Parshat Shemini, the first place where kosher and nonkosher animals are presented, only non-kosher animals are named. In this week’s parsha, 10 types of kosher mammals are named.

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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 mountain would the Jews stand on to deliver the blessings?

What must one do with the blood from slaughtered animals?

What is G-d testing by sending a false prophet?

What must be done to the possessions of a rebellious city?

How many species of non-Kosher birds are described?

In which other parsha are the three foot festivals mentioned?

Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan translates the seven unfamiliar wild kosher animals as: Gazelle, Deer, Antelope, Ibex, Chamois, Bison (or water buffalo), and Giraffe.

Just For Fun Question: What’s the difference between a hippo and a zippo?

Answer: One is really heavy, and the other is a little lighter.

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS: 1. Hornets. 2. Wheat, Barley, Grapes, Figs, Poemgranate, Olives, Dates. 3. 80 days. 4. Because we were slaves in Egypt.

5. Gudgod.

BONUS: The 2nd paragraph of the Shema.

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In The Spotlight Sammy Fine This week we celebrate the Barmitzvah of Sammy Fine, son of Nicola and Simon.

YOUTH

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Since his Jewish birthday three weeks ago, Sammy has already cemented himself as a regular ‘10th man’ at the daily minyan, which has been especially useful during the quiet summer holidays.

Sammy studies at Jewish Grammar, and has developed a strong passion for Jewish learning, and an enthusiasm for contributing in any way he can.

For more information, please contact Rabbi Aharon - 07817 780 193

He also has a keen interest in sports cars, and loved the visiting the Ferrari and Lambourghini factories on a recent trip with his cousin and grandfather.

Sammy can even cook up a mighty BBQ, which Simon is quite pleased about!

Sammy will be celebrating with friends and family from near and far, including London, New York and Israel.

We wish Mazaltov to Nicola and Simon, to proud grandparents, Karen & Martin Abramson, and Susan & David Fine, and greatgrandparents Leila Spiero and Lily Abramson. We thank them for their hospitality, and look forward to Sammy’s continued contributions to community life in the future.

Mazaltov to If you would like to sponsor an edition of ‘Something For Everyone’, in honour of a simcha or for a yahrzeit, or for any reason, please contact the Shule office on 0161 980 8846 or admin@hale-community.org.uk

Jonathan Ferster, Lynne & Jimmy Attias, Lady Beryl Steinberg, and Chaim Ferster on the occasion of Lauren’s engagement to Ross Jackson.