Beit Emanuel, Sunday afternoon 22 January 2012. Join us for an afternoon of fun and an opportunity to meet other young families from the community. Games & entertainment for the children. Exciting creative workshops for the moms. Cricket, beer & biltong for the dads (and moms if they choose). Delicious snacks for all. More info …
Monthly Archive: November 2011
Nov 24
Our Services: Weekend of 25-26 November
Shabbat Toldot , 29 Cheshvan 5772 Friday 25 November. Evening Service 6.00 p.m. The service will be followed by a kiddush sponsored by the Joffe Family in honour of Joshua’s Barmitzvah Saturday 26 November Morning Service 10.00 p.m. The service will be followed by a kiddush sponsored by the Joffe Family. We wish Joshua a …
Nov 24
Torah Breakfast: Prof David Bilchitz on Binding of Isaac
Shabbat morning at 8.30 a.m. Please join us for a light breakfast and listen to our guest speakers. This week Prof. David Bilchitz will discuss: What was Abraham’s Test in the Binding of Isaac? This Torah breakfast will seek to offer a re-reading of the famous story of the Binding of Isaac which we read …
Nov 21
Wear black on Tuesday 22nd to protest Info Bill
“The impending passage of the Protection of Information Bill, over the objections of a consensus of civic organizations and media organizations, without adequate protection for public interest and “whistle-blowers” poses a great threat to the integrity of democracy in South Africa. The South African Centre for Religious Equality and Diversity [SACRED] joins in urging all …
Nov 17
Chavurah Service this week at 6.30pm
The monthly Chavurah Service will be held on Friday 18 November at 6.30pm, led by Dr David Bilchitz
Nov 17
Torah Breakfast, 19 November: Rabbi Ash on Mishkan
Shabbat morning at 8.30 a.m. Please join us for a light breakfast and listen to our guest speakers. Rabbi Ash will continue his exploration of key prayers in our new prayer book, Mishkan Tefilah. This week his subject is: ‘Why do we stand for it?: the Amidah’. Next Week: Prof. David Bilchitz The last Torah …
Nov 17
Temple Israel :75 years in Hillbrow celebration
Shabbat morning, 3rd December 2011 This is a special invitation to all who have had major religious lifecycle events at Temple Israel, be it a Bar/Bat mitzvah, marriage, bris, baby naming, conversion etc. Please reply with your family’s event (month and year if possible). If you would like please add a short comment and photo(s) …
Nov 17
Rosh Chodesh Supper and Guest Speaker at Bet David
Bet David Synagogue will be hosting Professor Michael Meyer of Hebrew Union College on Erev Shabbat 25 November. There will be a ‘bring and share’ supper after the erev Shabbat service. In lieu of bringing a dish a donation of R 50 (adults) or R 30 (children) will suffice. Bring your own soft drinks or …
Nov 17
Hear No Evil: SIlencing the voices of Israeli women
From: Israel Religious Action Centre Singing troupes in Israel are many things; groups of enthusiastic young men and women using their talents to entertain, emblems of enthusiastic Israel youth, and honestly, they are quite fun. The one thing they are not is dangerous. Try telling that to Rabbi Yona Metzger, the chief Ashkenazi rabbi of …
Nov 17
Mitzvah Day concert in honour of parents, grandparents
On Mitzvah Day the Jewish community worldwide leads the way in giving back. Our mission is to fight poverty, to help the environment and to bring a little joy where it is needed-through Social action projects rather than fundraising. Please join us for: A CONCERT AND TEA In honour of our parents and grandparents Sunday …
Nov 17
Chevrah Kadisha Mental Health Focus Evening:
Chevrah Kadisha Social Services is holding a further mental health focus evening for family members and significant others of those with mental health conditions. This will focus on the topic of personality disorders. It will be facilitated by a dynamic mental health practitioner. Take the opportunity to feel supported, ask the questions and get the …
Nov 10
Religion School: Annual Prize Giving
The Religion School Annual Prize Giving will take place in the Slome Auditorium at 5:30 on Monday 28 November 2011 followed by a light supper. To facilitate catering arrangements, please RSVP to the office on 011 646 6170. Please note that our usual classes will still take place from 4:00 to 5:30. Harriet Davis and …
Nov 10
Thank you to those who donated equipment
We extend our heartfelt thanks to those Congregants who have donated so generously in response to our Catering Wish List. This is greatly appreciated !
Nov 10
An updated Jewish Festival Calendar
Here is an updated Jewish Festival Calendar for Progressive Judaism. Erev Channukah 20 December Tu B’Shevat 8 February Purim Eve Service 7 March Pesach Eve 6 April Pesach Day 1 7 April Pesach Day 7 13 April Shavuot 27 May Tisha B’Av 28 July Erev Rosh Hashanah 16 September Rosh Hashanah Day 1 17 September …
Nov 10
Torah Breakfast, November 12: Jeremy Gordin on the binding of Isaac
Shabbat morning at 8.30 a.m. Please join us for a light breakfast and listen to our guest speakers. This week Jeremy Gordin will discuss The Akedah, the Binding of Isaac, one of the most challenging stories in Genesis. Next week Rabbi Ash will be the speaker. The last Torah Breakfast for this year will be …