Mandy Weiner, award-winning journalist and author of ‘Killing Kebble’ will speak on Sunday 12 June, 2.00 p.m. Beit Emanuel Progressive Synagogue Hall 38 Oxford Road, Parktown Admission R 80.00 (In aid of Sisterhood outreach projects) Mandy’s book will be available to buy and Mandy will sign copies. Refreshments will be served. RSVP 082 448 5761
Monthly Archive: May 2011
May 28
Mazel Tov to Julia
Mazel Tov to Julia Rubinstein- Solomon, our rabbinic assistant, on her acceptance at the Abraham Geiger Rabbinic College in Germany, the leading European college for reform rabbis. Julia visited Germany last month, where she sat for the admission exams.Thank you, Julia, for sponsoring this week’s chocolates for the children.
May 28
Lag B’omer thank You from Netzer
Netzer would like to thank everyone who was able to come to our Lag B’omer activity on Monday. It was a huge success, where we learnt about Lag B’omer in the unique Nezter style, through fun and educational activities. The kef-kef bonfire was great, and the true energy of our communities youth was inspiring! Please …
May 28
Broken at Beit Emanuel? Then Book It!
If you find something on our premises which is broken or not working, please enter a note about it into the new Maintenance Book which will be placed on the ledge in front of the Reception Office. We can only fix what we know about. – Wendy Ovens, on behalf of Management Committee
May 19
Invitation to join 10 day study seminar in Jerusalem in July
Creating Meaningful Connections 14 to 24 July 2011 The Bergman Seminar for Progressive Jewish Educators is an intensive 10-day program for Progressive Jewish Educators from around the world, combining classroom and text study with site visits in Jerusalem and around Israel that will bring the texts and ideas to life. The seminar’s multidisciplinary curriculum incorporates …
May 19
Sisterhood fund raiser at Pick N Pay on May 29th
The Sisterhood Committee would like to thank all of you who have donated books to be sold in our regular book sales. These efforts do bring in worthwhile amounts of funds for charitable purposes. Thank You! We also raise money and food for the needy by collecting outside branches of Pick N Pay. Collectors work …
May 19
Torah Breakfast this week: Maimonides
Shabbat morning at 8.30 a.m. Please join us for a light breakfast and listen to our guest speaker. This Shabbat: Jeremy Gordin will talk on the subject of ’Maimonides: the great debate’. If you have a birthday, an anniversary or similar occasion, why not share your special day by sponsoring a Torah breakfasts? R150 will …
May 13
Rabbi Ash to Lecture at UJ on Gender Justice
The Department of Religious Studies at the University of Johannesburg is offering a series of Public Lectures on ‘Gender Justice and Religion’. Rabbi Ash will give the Jewish Lecture on Thursday 19 May 2011 at 18.00 (for 18.30) Venue: Humanities Common Room (C Ring 3) Kingsway Campus, University of Johannesburg
May 13
Lag BaOmer activity for kids, Monday 23rd May
Netzer will hold a KEF KEF LAG BA’OMER activity for all school kids on Monday 23 May What will you find at this awesome activity? • Fun Netzer Activities • Bonfire • Friends • Entertainment • And so much more Where – Beit Emanuel Time – 4pm until 6pm Cost – SMILES If you think …
May 13
Torah Breakfast speaker: Professor Anton Harber
Shabbat morning at 8.30 a.m. Please join us for a light breakfast and listen to our guest speakers. This Shabbat: Professor Anton Harber will talk about his new book ‘Diepsloot’, and how his experiences in this misunderstood community changed his understanding of South African politics. If you have a birthday, an anniversary or similar occasion, …
May 06
Services on Saturday 7 May 2011
Saturday 7 May 2011: Torah Breakfast … join us at 8.30am. Breakfast sponsored by Lionel and Alicia Slier. Topic: The story of a teenage Jewish boy in Holland, caught up in the Second World War Speaker: Lionel Slier Morning Service 10am – the service will be followed by a Kiddush
May 06
Friday 6 May Services
Friday 6 May 2011: Evening Service at 6.00pm Chavurah Service at 6.30pm Both services will be followed by Kiddush
May 06
Torah Breakfast: Lionel Slier on May 7th
Shabbat morning at 8.30 a.m. Please join us for a light breakfast and listen to our guest speaker. This Shabbat: Lionel Slier tells the story of a teenage Jewish boy in Holland caught up in the Second World War. PS: If you have a birthday, an anniversary or similar occasion, why not share your special …
May 06
Public Protector speaks at Beit Emanuel on Shavuot
It has become a tradition at Beit Emanuel to offer a public lecture at Shavuot by a high profile speaker. Previous guest speakers have been Professor Anton Harber and Mr Imtiaz Suleiman, founder of Africa’s only ‘home grown’ aid agency, Gift of the Givers. The public lecture on the evening of Shavuot will be given …