Shabbat morning at 8.30 a.m. Please join us for a light breakfast and listen to our guest speakers. This week Lewis Levin will discuss ‘Manipulating Nature’: techniques from the Talmud Next week Jeremy Gordin will discuss: ‘Exactly how should we remember the Amalek?’ >> If you are celebrating a special occasion, share your special day …
Monthly Archive: February 2012
Feb 24
Our services on Shabbat Terumah, 24-25 February
FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY Evening service at 6.00 p.m. The Evening service will be followed by a Kiddush sponsored by Sybil and Max Silverman. SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY Morning service at 10.00 a.m. The service will be followed by a Kiddush. Please join us. Special Occasion? If you have a birthday, anniversary or similar occasion, why not …
Feb 24
Please respond to the Jewish Report survey
The South African Union for Progressive Judaism has asked that as many people as possible respond to an online survey about the readership of the Jewish Report. Beit Emanuel staff have emailed information about the survey to those of our members for whom we have email addresses. There have been rumours, denied in the newspaper, …
Feb 24
Hammantashen and light snacks at Purim celebration
The Purim evening service will be at 6.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 7 March 2012. Hammantashen, light snacks and refreshments will be served in the foyer after the service. This will be followed by a Puppet Show called “Purim Parade” by Margaret Auerbach – Spellbound Puppets in the Slome Auditorium. Children and Adults are invited to …
Feb 16
Torah Breakfast 18 February: Rabbi Ash
Shabbat morning at 8.30 a.m. Please join us for a light breakfast and listen to our guest speakers. This week Rabbi Ash will continue his series of explorations of the prayers of Mishkan Tefilah. >> If you are celebrating a special occasion, share your special day by sponsoring a Torah breakfast. R150 will help cover …
Feb 16
Our services, Friday and Saturday 17-18 February
FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY Evening service at 6.00 p.m. The Evening service will be followed by a Kiddush sponsored by Leonard and Kathy Singer in honour of the forthcoming marriage of Toni Singer and Sergio Caon. Mazel Tov! SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY Morning service at 10.00 a.m.The service will be followed by a Kiddush. Please join us. …
Feb 16
Sisterhood Sabbath on Women’s World Day of Prayer
The United Sisterhood cordially invites you to join them in observing Women?s World Day of Prayer, together with women of all creeds throughout the world. This year?s theme is Let Justice Prevail. At Beit Emanuel Shul, 38 Oxford Road, Parktown, Friday, 2 March 2012 at 18h00. The service will be followed by a Shabbat Dinner …
Feb 16
Proposal to honour Leonard Singer and Simon Hochschild
Kindly take note of the proposed resolution to be tabled at the AGM on 23 February 2012 – “That Honorary Life Membership of Beit Emanuel be awarded to Simon Hochschild & Leonard Singer for all the years of dedication, hard work & endless meetings, day & night, 12 months of the year, purely for the …
Feb 16
Board of Deputies and Zionist Federation meet with Paul Mashatile
The Jewish leadership of South Africa commends the South African government’s continued commitment to supporting a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian question. It further welcomes its confirmation that it does not have a policy of supporting boycott campaigns against the State of Israel. In a meeting held in Cape Town yesterday with senior representatives of …
Feb 16
Tribute to the late Rabbi W. Gunther Plaut
By Rabbi David Ellenson, Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati, USA I t is with profound sadness that I inform you of the death of our esteemed alumnus, Rabbi W. Gunther Plaut, z”l. Rabbi Plaut was an unparalleled scholar, leader, and rabbi of our Reform Movement and our People. HUC-JIR will be forever blessed that it had …
Feb 10
Our Services: Shabbat Vitro, 10-11 February. Plus Chavura
FRIDAY 10 FEBRUARY Evening service at 6.00 p.m. Chavura service at 6.30 p.m. The Evening service will be followed by a Kiddush sponsored by the Shapiro Family in honour of Micah. SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY Morning service at 10.00 a.m. The service will be followed by a Kiddush. Please join us. Special Occasion? If you have …
Feb 10
Torah Breakfast, 11 Feb: David Bilchitz on Crime and Punishment
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 : Crime and Punishment in the Torah: the laws of theft >> If you are celebrating a special occasion, share your special day by sponsoring a Torah breakfast. R150 will …
Feb 10
Beit Emanuel Annual General Meeting on Thursday 23rd
We wish to remind you that Beit Emanuel’s AGM will be held on Thursday, 23 February 2012 at 19h30 in the Slome Auditorium. This will be preceded by the Beit Emanuel Sisterhood AGM at 19h00.Notification was emailed or posted to all congregants on 26 January 2012. Please ensure that your completed nomination forms reach our …
Feb 10
Sisterhood Sabbath to observe Women’s World Day of Prayer
The United Sisterhood cordially invites you to join them in observing Women’s World Day of Prayer, together with women of all creeds throughout the world. This year’s theme is Let Justice Prevail. At Beit Emanuel Shul, 38 Oxford Road, Parktown, Friday, 2 March 2012 at 18h00. The service will be followed by a Shabbat Dinner …
Feb 10
Quiz Evening Fundraiser for Sisterhoods
The SA United Temple Sisterhoods (SAUTS) is having a Quiz Evening Fundraiser.Date : Saturday 18th February 2012, Time : 19.00 for 19.30, Venue: The Middleton, Bet David, 3 Middle Road, Morningside. Price: R100 per ticket which includes Tuna Lasagne, Vegetarian Lasagne & Salad, Tea & Coffee & Cake. Bring your ticket for the lucky draw …