We are delighted to announce that our Kiddies’ Corner was “launched” on Friday, 20 April 2012, and was an immediate hit with toddlers and parents alike. Kiddies’ Corner will operate every week during the Friday evening service, and is located in the Janks Hall (next to the sanctuary), to the right of the stage. A …
Monthly Archive: April 2012
Apr 30
No Religion School over long weekend
Please note that due to the long weekend and Monday, 30 April being an official school holiday, there will be no Religion School on that day. Classes will resume as normal the following Monday, 7 May 2012 at 4.00 p.m.
Apr 20
Our services, 20-21 April:: Shabbat Tazria and Shabbat Atzmaut
21 April 2012/29 Nissan 5772 FRIDAY 20 APRIL Evening service at 6.00 p.m.followed by a Kiddush. SATURDAY 21 APRIL Morning service at 10.00 a.m.followed by a Kiddush. Special Occasion? If you have a birthday, anniversary or similar occasion, why not sponsor a Kiddush? To avoid missing your special date, please book well in advance. Or …
Apr 20
Torah Breakfast: Jeremy Gordin
Shabbat morning at 8.30 a.m. Please join us for a light breakfast and listen to our guest speaker. This week Jeremy Gordin will discuss: ‘Disruptive Eruptions’ >>Share your special occasion by sponsoring a Torah breakfast. R150 will help cover the cost.
Apr 20
Support our Omer Project to help the needy
Pesach and Shavuot are harvest festivals celebrating and giving thanks for our food. The period between the two festivals is known as the days of the Omer. The Omer (literally: sheaf) was an offering brought to the Temple on the second day of Pesach. There is a traditional saying: ‘eyn kemach, eyn Torah’ which might …
Apr 20
Kiddies’ Corner opening this week!
We welcome children of all ages to our synagogue events and services. The only quiet synagogues are empty ones. Sometimes small children are noisy. The only thing a parent can do then is to hope that the noise will quickly be over, or take the child out of the service until quiet resumes. Following Rabbi …
Apr 20
Register for SAUPJ’s 80 years Conference
A Magen David studded conference for all South Africa’s Progressive Jews is now open for registration. Celebrating 80 years of the national SAUPJ, the conference will take place in Johannesburg between 07 and 10 June. Register on line! Make this conference memorable: Sponsor part of the programme that features superb kosher meals, and international and …
Apr 20
Julia to take charge while Rabbi Ash away
Rabbi Ash is attending the Liberal Judaism Biennial Conference in the U.K. and will be away from 17 April 2012 until 9 May 2012. The Shabbat services will be conducted by Student Rabbi Julia Rubinstein during his absence.
Apr 20
Let’s revive Saturday shabbat services
Beit Emanuel has traditionally been a Friday evening rather than a Saturday morning congregation, with the largest attendance being at the Erev Shabbat service. Having said that, however, we do hold a full Torah service at 10.00 a.m. every Saturday morning. So, if you can’t make the Erev Shabbat service on a Friday evening (or …
Apr 20
Calling all kids: Shabbaton Chofesh
Feel FREE to join Netzer at Beit Emanuel in the Youth Lounge for an amazing weekend. Friday, April 27 – Sunday, April 29. For further information contact Sivan on 082 855 5199
Apr 20
Next Chavura Service on Friday, May 4th
The Johannesburg Egalitarian Chavura meets once a month at Beit Emanuel for an alternative service. Enjoy a warm relaxed atmosphere, participating in the singing and even in the interactive sermon led by Dr David Bilchitz. The next chavura service will be on Friday, 4 May 2012 at 6.30 p.m.
Apr 20
Call for participants in WUPJ programmes
The Saltz Center of the World Union for Progressive Judaism Programmes for 2012 We are looking for participants for our two programmes: • The Bergman Seminar for Progressive Jewish Educators 5 to 15 July • The Roswell Social Justice Seminar 22 July to 1 August Full details and application forms are on our website www.saltz-center.org …