Shabbat mornings 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 Aleppo Codex” Next week we have a guest speaker, Elliot Rose, a dual citizen of Israel & the USA & an expert in communications, marketing, public relations & fund raising. …
Monthly Archive: August 2012
Aug 30
Our services this Shabbat: 31 August-1 September
SHABBAT KI TETZE Evening service at 6.00 p.m. Followed by a Kiddush in the Courtyard. Please join us. SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER Morning service at 10.00 a.m. followed by a Kiddush – please join us. Special Occasion? If you have a birthday, anniversary or similar occasion, why not sponsor a Kiddush? To avoid missing your special …
Aug 30
Admission Cards and Books over High Holy Days
Beit Emanuel members will be receiving their High Holy Day Admission cards by mail shortly. Each family member is issued with a card. Admission cards for non-members or any additional cards may be purchased at our Administration Office. The cost of the cards are R250.00 each. We wish to remind you that we do not …
Aug 30
High Holiday Day dates over next few weeks
The following are the key dates to remember over the High Holy Days: Erev Rosh Hashanah: 16 September Rosh Hashanah: 17 September Kol Nidre: 25 September Yom Kippur: 26 September Sukkot: 1 October Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah: 8 October
Aug 30
Correction to High Holy Day Admission Cards
Please note that the the dates for the festival of Simchat Torah are eve Sunday, 7 September 2012 and day Monday, 8 September 2012 and not as printed on the HHD Admission Cards which you will receive shortly.
Aug 30
Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner on Sunday 16 September
Our communal Rosh Hashanah dinner will be held after the service on Sunday, 16 September 2012. The price is R200.00 per adult and R 90.00 for children under 8 years. Seating for this dinner is limited therefore no bookings will be taken after Monday, 10 September 2012. Bookings will only be confirmed upon receipt of …
Aug 30
Kiddie’s Corner moves to the south this week
Please note that the Kiddie’s Corner will be in the South side foyer of the Synagogue on Friday, 31 August 2012. The Janks hall can’t be used as it will have been set up for a private function on Saturday night. The Kiddush will be held in the Courtyard. Please assist our staff by placing …
Aug 24
Torah Breakfast, 5August: David Bilchitz
Shabbat mornings at 8.30 a.m. Please join us for a light breakfast and listen to our guest speakers. This week David Bilchitz on: ‘Why are Christmas/Easter public holidays and Rosh Hashanah not? Exploring the relationship between religion and the state in South Africa’…. Next week Jeremy Gordin will discuss: “The Aleppo Codex” Share your special …
Aug 24
Our services this weekend, 24th-25th August
FRIDAY 24 AUGUST Evening service at 6.00 p.m. Followed by a Kiddush sponsored by Diane Fine honouring the memory of her beloved mother, the late Shirley Pikholz. SATURDAY 25 AUGUST Morning service at 10.00 a.m. followed by a Kiddush – please join us. Special Occasion? If you have a birthday, anniversary or similar occasion, why …
Aug 24
Beit Emanuel member Misha Favis to perform on Sunday
Misha Favis, a young Beit Emanuel member who has been studying in London, will be performing the Haydn C Concerto for Piano, Exerts from Bach Cello suite no 3; Block – “Prayer” amongst others. He will be accompanied by well known pianist, Diane Coutts The performance will be at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday, 26 of …
Aug 24
Charlotte Fisher on 702 radio this Sunday
Charlotte Fisher (Executive Director of SACRED) will be on the Kate Turkington show on 702, talking about SACRED this Sunday at 9pm.SACRED is an SAUPJ-led initiative to encourage relilgious equality and inter-faith dialogue.
Aug 24
Thank you from the Care Committee
Judy Hodes and the Care Committee wish to thank everyone who attended ‘Defending the Caveman’ which was greatly enjoyed by all. A special thanks to those who so generously donated towards the tickets and although they didn’t attend they certainly helped boost the Care Committee’s funds.
Aug 24
Admission Cards and Books for High Holy Days
Beit Emanuel members will be receiving their High Holy Day Admission cards by mail shortly. Each family member is issued with a card. Admission cards for non-members or any additional cards may be purchased at our Administration Office from the end of next week. The cost of the cards are R250.00 each. We wish to …
Aug 24
Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner
Our communal Rosh Hashanah dinner will be held after the service on Sunday, 16 September 2012. The price is R200.00 per adult and R 90.00 for children under 8 years. Seating for this dinner is limited therefore no bookings will be taken after Monday, 10 September 2012. Bookings will only be confirmed upon receipt of …
Aug 24
Shabbat Shuvah at Temple Israel
Temple Israel Hillbrow invites you to join them on Friday, 21 September at 6 p.m. for a magical Shabbat Shuvah service and dinner. Shabbat Shuvah literally means “Sabbath of Return,” but it is also a play on the phrase “Shabbat Teshuva” (Sabbath of Repentance). It is the Shabbat that occurs between Rosh Hashanah and Yom …