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SHABBAT 31 AUGUST - 1 SEPTEMBER 2018 / 21 ELUL 5778
WeeklyKOL YISRAEL
The President, Rebecca Silk, together with the Board, Rabbis and staff of TBI, welcomes you to our community.
DRASH FOR SHABBAT KI TAVO BY RABBI NICOLE ROBERTS, NORTH SHORE TEMPLE EMANUEL, NSW
SHABBAT KI TAVO Parashah: Deuteronomy 26: 1-11 (page 1508) Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-22 (page 1614)
We kindly ask that phones and cameras not be used during services*
SHACHARIT SHABBAT MAIN SYNAGOGUE 10am Saturday Morning Shabbat Service Board members: Rebecca Silk Shammash: Jadwiga Holcdorf Darshanit: Rabbi Kim Ettlinger Shira: Cantor Michel Laloum and Ari Sharfstein Bar mitzvah: Hamish Green Torah readers: Caroline Paz, Ruja Varon and Cantor Michel Laloum Kiddush: Kindly sponsored by the Green family
KABBALAT SHABBAT MAIN SYNAGOGUE 6pm Kabbalat Panim 6.15pm Friday Night Shabbat Service Board members: Rebecca Silk and David Freedman Shammash: Denise Joyner Shira: Cantor Michel Laloum and the Ruach Choir Guest speaker: Dana Pinhasov (ZDVO)
Have you ever noticed that as soon as you board an airplane, you’re made to feel as though you’ve stepped into your destination? Board Hawaiian Air and the announcements end with “mahalo.” Board Qantas and you’ll hear Australian music. Airlines see themselves as an extension of the destination. They see the journey there as part of the adventure, getting you into the spirit of your trip, which can get lost amid all the travel planning. Once you board the plane, you’ve left the mundane behind.
This phenomenon reminds me of Elul, the month preceding the High Holy Days, and how we’re meant to prepare for our journey to and through the Days of Awe. I once took a trip to New Zealand two weeks before the Yamim Noraim. I had packed as much work as I could into the weeks before: sermon writing, planning etc. Consequently, I had done nothing to get into the spirit of the holy days. On the plane I realised that that needed to change. So upon arrival I did what many do in the days leading up to Yom Kippur: I went to the mikveh. Not exactly a mikveh, but to a spa that offered the opportunity to dip into healing waters. Since the erev Yom Kippur mikveh ritual is merely a custom, not halachah, it didn’t
require blessing. But wanting to elevate the moment to the realm of the sacred, as well as make it feel uniquely Jewish, I said the blessing for tevilah, immersion; I recited the 13 attributes of God’s mercy found in our High Holy Day liturgy; I sang “God, grant us atonement.” Choosing pieces from the liturgy, considering what would make the ritual meaningful, these considerations required thoughtfulness, intentionality and introspection, which had been lacking in my preparations to that point.
Afterwards I was reminded by the full moon rising that Rosh HaShanah was only two weeks away. I didn’t emerge from the pool feeling cleansed of my transgressions, only more ready for the task of repentance. Why? Because for a few moments I had been able to forget about all the planning and actually remember what this time of year is all about: intentionality, readiness and introspection; humility, mercy and forgiveness; personal transformation and holiness. My mikveh ritual was not unlike what the airlines allow us to do: Take a dip in the pool of what’s to come, so that we start our journey in the appropriate mindset, and spirit-set. Find a ritual that works for you. Make ‘getting there’ part of the adventure.
S’lichot Screening of SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 9PMFollowed by light supper, S’lichot Service at 10.30pm and the annual transformation of the Sanctuary from colour to white.HEAL
Guest tickets available for purchase: $54 per person and children under 13 are free: tbi.org.au/new-year-for-families
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MISSION: Temple Beth Israel is a kehilla kedosha (spiritual community) bringing innovation and creativity to Jewish traditions. We provide multiple pathways for our members and friends to enjoy an engagement with Progressive Judaism that enhances their lives through spiritual enrichment, learning and community. We are guided by principles of egalitarianism and respect for others. We are inspired to continually develop and grow and to provide a spiritual home for all who wish to embrace our values. Temple Beth Israel acknowledges that we are assembled on land whose traditional custodians are the people of the Kulin Nation. tbi.org.au
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WHAT’S ON
PO Box 128 / 76-82 Alma Rd, St Kilda VIC 3182Email: [email protected]
CALENDAR
REMEMBRANCE
SHLOSHIM• Magda Gal Friend of Susan Rabinowitz, Miriam Feldheim and Vivien Lewis • Ruth Goldblatt Mother of Margaret Liebowitz, Bradley Goldblatt and Jeffrey Goldblatt • Heidi Goldstein Friend of Liz Olijnyk • Alexander Rafael Iavlinski Son of Lyndsie and Iouri, brother of Zachery • Ann (Joslyn) Jacobs Mother of Susan and Peter • Frank William Jones Father and father-in-law of Michael and Dina Jones • Michael Kucher Husband of Jenny, Father of Rona and Anna • Marian Lippmann Mother of Naomi Feigin and Tamara Rubin, step-mother of Helen Light and John Lippmann • Robert Neeter Husband of Eva, father of Linda Engel, Gregory Neeter and Denise Neeter (dec.)
• Eva Nissen Mother of Jeanette Leon • Victor Samuel Uncle of Brian Samuel • Leslie Sive Father of Gabby and Hilary• Shoshana Zand Wife of Filip Guard
YAHRZEITS OBSERVED THIS SHABBAT• Max Abush • Shareen Aubor • Alex Carrick • Janey Carrick • Frank Coopersmith • Maureen Cecilia De Santo • Alfred Francis • Kathleen Francis • Ralph Freadman • Brendan Griffin • Pat Haywood • Kathe Jacobi • Cecilia Knosow • Maria Krindler • Anita Lewit • Adi Lippmann • Alexander Mahemoff • Mary Mahemoff • Simon Milstein • Gordon Adrian Perlstein • Adela Rischin • Michael Rossdale • Norman Rothman • Janey Schwartz • Katie Selby• Simon Sharman • Bennie Slome • Noah Slome • Bella Stone • Jack Stone • Alexis Taranto • Caren Lee Topol • Eve Trainor • Jeff Wassertheil • Simon Wassertheil
Sunday 2 September 9.30am TBI Gardening Bee 6.30pm TBI Film Club
Tuesday 4 September 7pm HHD Choir Rehearsal 7.30pm Parashat Haftarah
Wednesday 5 September 7pm HHD Choir Rehearsal
Friday 7 September 10am Bubs & Bagels 4.15pm Emmy Monash Kabbalat Shabbat (offsite) 5.30pm Pre-New Year Pre-Shabbat Drinks 6.15pm Kabbalat Shabbat service
Saturday 8 September 10am Gesher service 10am Shabbat Nitzavim service
Pre-New Year Pre-Shabbat Drinks
A special Pre-New Year Pre-Shabbat Drinks with
SPECIAL GUEST the Hon. Matthew Guy (Leader of the Opposition) in conversation with the TBI community.
Friday 7 September 5.30pm
TBI GARDENING BEESUNDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 9.30am
BYO gardening gloves and tools, if possible.RSVP: [email protected]
tbi.org.au/high-holy-days-2018Beyond Survival
Beyond Survival
SurvivalSurvivalA Holocaust memoir
Kenneth ArkwrightKenneth Arkwright
“My father’s job in a small Jewish-owned shoe store came to an end when the storewas vandalised on Kristallnacht during the night 9/10 November 1938. I had reachedthe ripe old age of nearly six years …”
“I am a Jew. Between 1933 and 1945 I lived in Germany, the country of my birth, with the many who perished and with the few who survived the Holocaust.”
With these bald statements Ken Arkwright commences the story of his life. There have been countless stories written by and about Holocaust survivors, and each “witness statement” deserves to be told, especially as the number of survivors who can give fi rst-hand accounts is diminishing.
For decades the author resisted telling his story. As he comments, “Many years of refl ecting on these events had to take place to make me feel the need to write about this journey.”
He now feels an urgency to relate his unique life experiences and the life stories of people he met who perished in the Holocaust, as otherwise they would die with him.
Now in his ninetieth year, Ken Arkwright writes with clarity and in great detail – and with a remarkable lack of bitterness – about the progress of his life through the Great Depression, the rise of the Nazis and World War II. This is not only a personal story but also an account of this signifi cant period in history. It is a reminder to all of us to not be complacent.
Indeed, it is a story beyond survival.
Memoir
BEYOND SURVIVAL: A Holocaust Memoir
by Kenneth ArkwrightBook launch with Rabbi Dr John Levi
Jewish Holocaust Centre 13-15 Selwyn St, Elsternwick
Sunday 16 September 11amRSVP: [email protected]
BOOKLAUNCHSUNDAY16SEPTEMBER11AM
MEDIACONTACT:AnnaBlay(03)[email protected]
Publication: October2018ISBN: 978-1-925272-94-9RRP: $27.50Binding: PerfectboundPages: 200Size: 153mmx233mmSubject: Germany;Holocaust;
WWIIPublisher: HybridPublishers POBox52,OrmondVictoria3204Australia
Tel:0395043462Email:[email protected]
Distributor:NewHollandPublishersUnit1,66GibbesStreet,ChatswoodNSW2067(02)[email protected]
“My father’s job in a small Jewish-owned shoe store came to an end when the store was vandalised on Kristallnacht during the night 9/10 November 1938. I had reached the ripe old age of nearly six years …”
BEYONDSURVIVALAHolocaustMemoir
KennethArkwright“I ama Jew.Between1933and1945 I lived inGermany, thecountryofmybirth,withthemanywhoperishedandwiththefewwhosurvivedtheHolocaust.”WiththesebaldstatementsKenArkwrightcommencesthestoryofhislife.TherehavebeencountlessstorieswrittenbyandaboutHolocaustsurvivors,andeach one has its own perspective, each being an eye-witnessaccount–andeachdeservestobetold.ThisparticularbookhastheinterestingprovenanceofhavingfirstbeenpublishedinGerman,whereitarousedconsiderableinterest.NowHybridPublishers isproudtoreleasearevisedand updated English edition, with fascinating material aboutArkwright’slifeandtimes.For decades the author resisted telling his story. As hecomments,“Manyyearsofreflectingontheseeventshadtotakeplacetomakemefeeltheneedtowriteaboutthisjourney.”Hefeelsanurgencytotellhisstory,asotherwisehisuniquelifeexperiencesandthelifestoriesofsomeofthepeoplehemetandwhohaveperishedintheHolocaustwilldiewithhim.Nowinhisninetiethyear,KenArkwrightwriteswithclarityandingreatdetail–andwitharemarkablelackofbitterness–abouttheprogressofhislifethroughtheGreatDepression,theriseoftheNazis,andtheSecondWorldWar.
Itisindeedastorybeyondsurvival.
***Abouttheauthor:BorninBreslau,Germanyin1929,KennethArkwrightsettledinAustraliain1949.Heistheauthorofseveralbooks,speaksregularlyatconferences,andhasbeenawardedtheOrderofAustralia.Formoreinformation,gotowww.hybridpublishers.com.au
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BeyondSurvivalwillbelaunchedonSunday16September2018at11ambyRabbiJohnLeviatthe
JewishHolocaustCentre
* NEW TBI PARKING PROTOCOLS ON SHABBAT *Parking for Friday and Saturday services will now be restricted to congregants’ cars displaying a council-issued Disabled Parking permit and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Gates will close promptly at 6.15pm Fridays and 10am Saturdays.
Sunday 2 September 6.30pm entry 7pm start
Contact: [email protected]
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Sponsored byTBI FILM CLUB presents THE VISITOR
Hi Film Clubbers,
Our next Þlm, on September 2nd (next Sunday), will be The Visitor. Starring one of my favourite actors, Richard Jenkins, this 2007 Þlm is still achingly relevent.
See the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY0FEt3mBog
Entry from 6:30 for a 7:00 start.
