SHABBAT ZACHOR-TETZAVEH FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY Kabbalat Shabbat Service – 06.00 p.m. – Synagogue – Followed by a Kiddush in the Main Hall. Children’s sweets sponsored by Marion Block on the occasion of her birthday – Happy Birthday! SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY Shabbat Morning service – 09.30 a.m. – Courtyard/Garden followed by a Kiddush. JTALK – 11.15 …
February 2015 archive
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Feb 27
Netzer Purim party for the kids at Bet David this Sunday morning
Purim Party Join Bet David, Beit Emanuel and Netzer for a fun all generations Purim party on Sunday, 1 March at 10.30 a.m. (Flyer attached) Come in fancy dress, depicting Purim characters or a costume of your choice. Prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed children and adults. Netzer is organizing games for your children, …
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Feb 27
Purim activities next week: Communal Megila reading, party for young adults
Communal Megila reading Put on you fancy dress and join us for a Communal Megilat Esther reading on Erev Purim, Wednesday, 4 March 2015, at 6.30 p.m. in the Slome Auditorium at Beit Emanuel. This will be followed by refreshments and hamantaschen. Emanu-Purim Party for Students/Young Adults Student’s Purim Party 18 – 28 year olds …
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Feb 27
JTalk this week: Irwin Manoim on how the progressive movement began in South Africa
Following the service on Shabbat mornings, Beit Emanuel hosts an interesting and informed speaker on a thought-provoking topic. Sessions run for approx. an hour starting at approx. 11.15 am. 28 February – Irwin Manoim – How the Progressive movement began in South Africa. Reform was an alien concept in the conservative South African Jewish community. …
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Feb 27
Professor Merle Williams chairs new management committee
Congratulations to our new Management Committee – Prof. Merle Williams – Chair, Russell Cohen – Vice Chair, Ian West – Treasurer, Ruth Challens , Jeff Davis, Max Green, Lee Greenblatt , Liebe Kellen and Jessica Sherman . To Paul Davis on his re-election and Peter Dannheisser on his election onto the Board of Guardians. May …
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Feb 27
JFilm this Sunday night: Nina’s Tragedies
On Sunday, 1 March 2015 at 6.00 p.m. in the Slome Auditorium at Beit Emanuel. Nina’s Tragedies, the comic-tragic story of an Israeli teenager’s relationship with his eccentric aunt Nina, is the acclaimed winner of multiple Israeli film awards including Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay. Directed by Savi Gabizon, it tells the story …
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Feb 27
Consider leaving a bequest to Beit Emanuel
Have you considered leaving a bequest to Beit Emanuel Progressive Synagogue? By leaving a bequest to Beit Emanuel, you will help to secure the future of your lifelong spiritual home, and the future of Progressive Judaism in South Africa. You also make a statement of faith in Beit Emanuel’s future, and set an example to …
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Feb 19
Training for Shammas duties. Workshop on 8th March for volunteers
Shammas Workshop The Shammas workshop will be held on Sunday, 8 March 2015 from 4.00 p.m. – 6.30 p.m. in the Boardroom/Courtyard at Beit Emanuel. For further information please call: Kathryn Peck – 082 824 2280
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Feb 19
Our services this Shabbat, 20-21 Feb. Special blessing for outgoing committees
OUR SERVICES 2 ADAR 5775 SHABBAT TERUMAH FRIDAY 20 FEBRUARY Kabbalat Shabbat Service – 06.00 p.m. – Synagogue – The outgoing Mancom & BoG Volunteers will receive a special blessing during the service. Followed by a Kiddush in the Main Hall SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY Shabbat Morning service – 09.30 a.m. – Courtyard/Garden- followed by a …
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Feb 19
Annual General Meeting on Thursday 19th February
Annual General Meeting – Thursday 19 February at 7.00 p.m. in the Slome Auditorium. Your attendance and participation at the AGM is vital to our community’s future.
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Feb 19
Jtalk this week: Wayne Sussman on Israeli Elections
Following the service on Shabbat mornings, Beit Emanuel hosts an interesting and informed speaker on a thought-provoking topic. Sessions run for approx. an hour starting at approx. 11.15 am. 21 February – Wayne Sussman will discuss the Israeli Elections. 28 February – Irwin Manoim – How the Progressive movement began in South Africa. Reform was …
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Feb 19
Volunteers to help run our stand at SA/Israel Expo, 8 March
Beit Emanuel is looking for volunteers to assist in manning our stand at the SA/ISRAEL Expo on Sunday, 8 March 2015 at the Sandton Convention Centre. Shifts will be 1 – 2 hours. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated. Please call Ilana on 011 646 6170.
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Feb 19
Joint Purim Party on March 1st with Netzer and Bet David
Join Bet David, Beit Emanuel and Netzer for a fun all generations Purim party on 1 March at 10.30. (Flyer attached) Come in fancy dress, depicting Purim characters or a costume of your choice. Prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed children and adults. Netzer is organizing games for your children, and much, much more. …
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