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MIZRACHI MATTERS PARSHAT TZAV / SHABBAT HAGADOL

Friday, 3 April (9 Nissan)

This week’s newsletter is co-sponsored by Lorrane & Aaron Shwartz in loving memory of Leah Shwartz and Sidney Zauer (Nissan 15) ע''ה (Nissan 18) ע''ה

in honour of their yahrtzeits during Pesach.

& by Julie Isman and family in loving memory of the late Maurie Isman ע"ה whose 7th Yahrzeit is 14 Nissan (Erev Pesach) משה בן עזריאל זליג ע"ה

For all times pertaining to Pesach Times please refer to page 3

Candle Lighting: 6:52pm

Friday 3 April

9 Nissan

Saturday 4 April

10 Nissan

Sunday 5 April

11 Nissan

Monday 6 April

12 Nissan

Tuesday 7 April

13 Nissan

Wednesday 8 April

ערב פסח

Thursday 9 April א' דפסח

(count 1 at night)

Friday 10 April ב' דפסח

Day 1 of Omer (count 2 at night)

1. Beit Yehuda 2. Kehillat Ohr David 3. Beit Midrash (Beit Haroeh Shabbat Morning) 4 . Bnei Akiva 5 . Elsternwick 6 . Midrashah 7 . Goldberger Hall

Dawn 6:25am 6:26am 5:26am 5:27am 5:28am 5:29am 5:30am 5:31am Tallit & Tefillin 6:45am 6:46am 5:47am 5:48am 5:49am 5:49am 5:50am 5:51am Sunrise 7:37am 7:38am 6:38am 6:39am 6:40am 6:41am 6:42am 6:43am Sh'ma (גר״א) 10:29am 10:29am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:31am 9:31am 9:31am Earliest Mincha 1:52pm 1:52pm 12:52pm 12:51pm 12:51pm 12:51pm 12:50pm 12:50pm Plag HaMincha ( גר״א) 5:57pm 5:56pm 4:55pm 4:54pm 4:52pm 4:51pm 4:50pm 4:49pm Sunset 7:10pm 7:08pm 6:07pm 6:05pm 6:04pm 6:02pm 6:01pm 5:59pm Night/Shabbat Ends 7:49pm 7:48pm 6:47pm 6:45pm 6:44pm 6:42pm 6:41pm 6:39pm

DAF YOMI Via Zoom

Shabbat 28 Shabbat 29 Shabbat 30 Shabbat 31 Shabbat 32 Shabbat 33 Shabbat 34 Shabbat 35 5:30am

5:30am 5:30am 5:30am

8:15am 8:45am 8:15am 8:15am 8:15am

SHIURIM Via Zoom

Shabbat Hagadol Drasha

R’ Danny Mirvis 8:30pm

Kew Shiur Sefer Shmuel

6:00pm

“(Trying to) Truly Understand Rashi” shiur for students

& young adults with

R’ James Kennard 8:30pm

“Telling the Story of Yetziat Mitzrayim – Understanding the heart of the Seder

Night” R’ Yehoshua Asulin

8:30pm

Kli Yakar on the Parsha for women

R’ Danny Mirvis 9:30am Tzurba

Communal Shiur Topic: “Hilchot

Leil Seder” R’ Yehoshua

Asulin 8:30pm

Ladies Tanach Shiur with Dr.

Michal Kaufman 9:00pm

Lunch and Learn R’ Danny Mirvis

1:00pm

MISHNAH YOMIT

Bechorot 8:9-10

Bechorot 9:1-2

Bechorot 9:3-4

Bechorot 9:5-6

Bechorot 9:7-8

Erchin 1:1-2

Erchin 1:3-4

Erchin 2:1-2

EVENTS

Turn your clocks back

Pesach Bin available at the Fosbery Road

Gate from 7:30 – 11:00am

YAHRZEITS

Sheila Esterman, Sally Lowinger,

Collete Tugendhaft (Father)

Hugo Gold (Father)

Nechama Werdiger (Brother)

Rolene Lamm (Father)

Ronnie Ptasznik (Father)

Philip Chester (Father)

Pearl Joel (Father)

Alan, Morry & Danny Schwartz

(Father)

Julie Isman (Husband)

Terry Brykman (Father)

Aaron Schwartz (Mother)

Reuben Medding (Mother)

If you have an occasion or milestone event that you would like to be mentioned in Mizrachi Matters, please email it to office@mizrachi.com.au by 12:00pm on Thursdays

We wish a hearty Mazal Tov to:

Frances and Ronnie Spilberg on the birth of a son

Mazal tov to his grandparents: Anne and Les Weinberg, Karyn and John Spilberg. Mazal tov to his great grandmother: Paula Spilberg

BAR / BAT MITZVAH ANNIVERSARIES: Ari Schachna, Shimi Lowinger, Joel Parasol

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Saturday: Beverley Lichtig

Sunday: Avital Greenberger, Orlee Schneeweiss, Yoni Garfield (HBD) Tuesday: Ruth Figdor

Wednesday: R’ Mark Steiner Thursday: Yehuda Orelowitz

Friday: Hayley Junger

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES: Tuesday: Sarah & Max Jotkowitz

Tuesday, 7 April

Bedikat Chametz AFTER 6:32pm Wednesday, 8 April (יד ניסן) – ערב פסח / תענית בכורות

Fast of the first born commences 5:18am Zoom siyum #1 Zoom siyum #2 Zoom siyum #3

7:30am

8:00am 8:30am

Siyum by Gaby Lefkovits (https://zoom.us/j/955353734) Siyum by Timmy Davis (https://zoom.us/j/479456184) Siyum by R’Yehoshua Asulin (https://zoom.us/j/426538529)

Latest time for Kriat Shema (Gr”a) 9.31am

Finish eating chametz by 10:27am A chametz bin will be available for Mizrachi members from 7:30am – 11:00am, accessible from Fosbery Ave

Latest time for removal and burning chametz 11:24am Don’t forget to prepare an Eruv Tavshilin

Candle Lighting 5:45pm Some have the custom of lighting (from an existing flame) after dark, prior to the meal

Mincha Before 6:02pm

Ma’ariv After 6:02pm If necessary, Maariv can be Davenned from 4:51pm, in which case Mincha should ideally be Davenned before 4:51pm

Earliest Time to COMMENCE First Seder 6:42PM Thursday, 9 April – א' דפסח

Latest time for Kriat Shema (Gr”a) 9.31am Mincha Before 6:01pm

Ma’ariv After 6:01pm With caution SEE NOTE ON RIGHT

If necessary, Maariv can be Davenned from 4:50pm, in which case Mincha should ideally be Davenned before 4:50pm. EITHER WAY, ALL PREPARATIONS FOR SECOND DAY YOM TOV MUST BE AFTER 6:41PM.

Earliest time for Candle Lighting, Seder preparations, AND commencement of Second Seder AFTER

6:41pm Commence Sefirat HaOmer

Friday, 10 April – ב' דפסח Latest time for Kriat Shema (Gr”a) 9.31am

Mincha Before 5:59pm Shabbat can be brought in from 4:49pm, in which case Mincha should ideally be Davenned before 4:49pm. One does not have to wait in order to bring in Shabbat.

Kabbalat Shabbat See note for Mincha Candle Lighting by 5:42pm

Shabbat, 11 April – (א' דחול המועד) ג' דפסח Latest time for Kriat Shema (Gr”a) 9.31am Mincha Before 5:58pm Shabbat Concludes 6:38pm Ma’ariv Begin reciting V’Tein Bracha

Tuesday, 14 April ) דחול המועד) ד'ו' דפסח Latest time for Kriat Shema (Gr”a) 9.33am Candle Lighting 5:37pm Mincha Before 5:54pm

Ma’ariv After 5:54pm If necessary, Maariv can be Davenned from 4:44pm, in which case Mincha should ideally be Davenned before 4:44pm

Wednesday, 15 April – שביעי של פסח Latest time for Kriat Shema (Gr”a) 9.33am Mincha Before 5:52pm

Ma’ariv After 5:52pm With caution SEE NOTE ON RIGHT

If necessary, Maariv can be Davenned from 4:43pm, in which case Mincha should ideally be Davenned before 4:43pm. EITHER WAY, ALL PREPARATIONS FOR SECOND DAY YOM TOV MUST BE AFTER 6:33PM

Earliest time for Candle lighting 6:33pm Thursday, 16 April – אחרון של פסח

Latest time for Kriat Shema (Gr”a) 9.33am Mincha Before 5:51pm

Motzei Chag 6:31pm Unless we update you that the purchaser of your Chametz has chosen to keep it, it may be consumed after 7:30pm

MIZRACHI ONLINE

(Trying to) Truly

Understand Rashi

M E E T I N G # : 9 0 4 - 8 3 8 - 5 6 5 2

H T T P S : / / S C O P U S . Z O OM . U S / J / 9 0 4 8 3 8 5 6 5 2

R ' James Kennard8 : 3 0 P M

Tzurba Communal Shiur :

Hilchot Leil HaSeder

M E E T I N G # : 8 3 8 - 3 1 1 - 9 8 8

H T T P S : / / Z O OM . U S / J / 8 3 8 3 1 1 9 8 8

R ' Yehoshua Asulin

8 : 3 0 P M

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(Trying to) Truly

Understand Rashi

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Telling the story of Yetziat

Mitzrayim - understanding

the heart of Seder night"

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Lunch and Learn

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H T T P S : / / Z O OM . U S / J / 5 1 3 6 8 6 5 2 1

R ' Danny Mirvis

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Kli Yakar

on the Parsha

M E E T I N G # : 2 5 1 - 5 7 0 - 4 9 9

H T T P S : / / Z O OM . U S / J / 2 5 1 5 7 0 4 9 9

R ' Danny Mirvis

9 : 3 0 AM

Ladies Tanach Shiur

M E E T I N G # : 8 4 2 - 4 7 7 - 9 8 6

H T T P S : / / U S 0 4W E B . Z O OM . U S / J /

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Dr . Michal Kaufman

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R ' Danny Mirvis

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Kli Yakar

on the Parsha

M E E T I N G # : 2 5 1 - 5 7 0 - 4 9 9

H T T P S : / / Z O OM . U S / J / 2 5 1 5 7 0 4 9 9

R ' Danny Mirvis

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Tzurba Communal Shiur

M E E T I N G # : 8 3 8 - 3 1 1 - 9 8 8

H T T P S : / / Z O OM . U S / J / 8 3 8 3 1 1 9 8 8

R ' Yehoshua Asulin

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Ladies Tanach Shiur

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Dr . Michal Kaufman

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Gemara B 'Iyun

M E E T I N G # : 3 9 9 - 6 4 9 - 0 1 1

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R ' Yehoshua Asulin

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H T T P S : / / Z O OM . U S / J / 3 9 9 6 4 9 0 1 1

R ' Yehoshua Asulin

8 : 3 0 P M

בע"ה

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From the Gush Rav Moshe Taragin Tzav – Upper Limits There are rare and dramatic moments in history in which it becomes clear to humanity

that we have reached the upper limits of technology and can proceed no further. G-d

desires that we decipher our world, as well as improve it and thereby advance the human

condition. However, periodically He reasserts the limits of human achievement. When

religious people live through these moments, we more deeply appreciate the superiority of

G-d and we more readily submit to His authority. The Corona crisis is such a moment in

history; for religious-minded people it should evoke awe and ‘surrender’ the combination

of which yields yirat shamayim.

Typically, we reach our upper limits because we encounter a phenomenon which we

can’t interpret or understand. Bowing to the limits of human intelligence, we

acknowledge the difference between G-d and man. As Yeshaya (55) stresses, “Ki lo

machshevotai machsevoteichem” - My thoughts aren’t even similar to your thoughts. The

difference between human knowledge and Divine wisdom isn’t quantitative; the process of

our thinking is completely dissimilar to Divine Wisdom. We aren’t even on the same

playing field!

Perhaps the phrase which best captures this type of submission appears in Tehillim (92)–

which according to Chazal was first recited by Adam when viewing Nature. He was so

overwhelmed by the infinite wisdom on display that he exclaimed “ Mah gadlu ma’asecha

Hashem’ - how magnificent are Your creations. Marveling at the splendor of creation, this

exclamation conveys inadequacy of human intellect. Subsequently, in this very chapter, a

very different issue is broached: the reality of evil in G-d’s world– another matter which

defies human comprehension. Whether viewing a natural world we can’t grasp or a moral

system which disturbs our sense of right and wrong, we reach the same conclusion: the

ways of G-d are beyond the mind of man; humbled by our limits we submit to a Higher

Being.

Interestingly, our struggle with the current pandemic has a very different feel to it.

Medieval people, suffering through the black plague had no clue about the origins of their

pandemic, the manner of contagion, nor possessed any scientific strategy for medical

response. Likewise, it took humanity close to twenty years to trace the cholera outbreak

of the 19th century to rancid water. These pandemics remained elusive to the human

imagination and created a sense of “mah Gadlu”- G-d’s world resided beyond human

comprehension.

Our current corona situation is very different. We know exactly what causes Covid-19, we

can dissect this virus down to its DNA makeup and, most importantly we know exactly

how to treat this flu-like epidemic. We are limited not by our inability to understand

this phenomenon but by the sheer volume of contagion and the sheer volume of

resources necessary to simultaneously combat this illness for the volumes of

patients who are infected. Society would be fully capable of mounting an effective

response if an average number of people had contracted this virus. However, the numbers

are overwhelming, and we don’t possess the resources to adequately combat this epidemic.

This is a very different encounter with the superior wisdom of G-d. We understand His

workings but stand amazed at the vastness of His creation and the manner in which that

vastness is managed and balanced. It is the “size” of this epidemic which lies beyond

human reach and we are humbled by G-d’s sweep and His ability to balance the

overwhelming mass and size of creation. Perhaps the verse which best captures this

moment of awe isn’t ‘Mah gadlu ma’asecha Hashem’ but instead ‘Mah rabu ma’asecha

Hashem’- how vast are Your creations, This latter verse appears in Tehilim chapter 104

(known as Barchi Nafshi)- a chapter which details the vastness of creation and the manner

in which they interlock and are harmonized. Corona virus feels more like a moment of

Mah Rabu and not just Mah Gadlu!

This moment comes on the heels of prodigious human efforts to ‘manage volume”. The

past 150 years has witnessed ambitious urbanization- developing concentrated population

centers. We thought that the science of statistics would enable our management of these

urban sprawls of humanity. Statistics predict trends to help determine the allocation and

distribution of limited human resources. How much money should be spent on medical

preparedness as opposed to sanitation, transportation or culture? Our statistics worked

well-until they didn’t; our statistics didn’t predict these levels of medical needs! G -d

reminded us that though we may have cracked some of the code of science we haven’t

fully achieved the ability to manage vast volumes. We thought we had those tools, but we

have now discovered that we didn’t. A religious person steps away and marvels at G-d not

just when he fails to comprehend our world but also when he senses the vastness of

creation and the manner in which G-d manages and balances the entire sweep of His

world.

Prayers for refu’ah for all ill people across the globe.

Yavneh baBayit has been running successfully since its first day, Wednesday 25 March, and is rapidly becoming the “new normal” for everyone. Teachers, students and parents are working in close partnership to ensure success.

“Normally, each school day at Yavneh starts with Tefillah. To the credit of our amazing students this tradition has continued online. Each morning during “Tefillah baBayit” different members of the Yavneh family share ideas to inspire our students Tefillot. This is then followed by time to daven together even though we are physically apart. Tefillah baBayit has been a meaningful way for our students to stay connected during this challenging time”. Hona Dodge – Jewish Life The Primary School have been using Seesaw as their main teaching and learning platform, and the feedback from parents has been overwhelmingly positive.

The daily schedule follows the regular timetable and students are supported remotely by their teachers, starting from Tefilla in the morning. One way that teachers are providing support is through creating short videos to accompany learning tasks and are sending a daily email to parents outlining the learning intentions for the next day. Teachers are also available to provide further clarification for students and parents via email and phone. “Our aim is to maximise learning and to support well-being during this unusual time in which we find ourselves. We are off to a great start and I am grateful to our teachers, students and parents for their daily dedication” Hailey Joubert – Head of Primary The Secondary School have been going full steam ahead with their remote learning on Microsoft Teams. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our teachers, our students’ positive attitudes and the support from the parent body that we are able to continue on with effective and meaningful learning for every class. Both students and teachers have given their feedback.

“Yavneh has done an incredible job of making the best of a hard situation and ensuring that learning continues. I’m filled with confidence that despite the challenges posed to myself, all Yavneh students, teachers and staff, we will get through this difficult time together and our learning will stay on track." – Teya Bierenkrant, Year 12 “Just finished my class with Year 9. It was great and they were amazing. So proud of them” Brent Goldstein, Secondary Teacher

“Year 11 Psychology class maintained their high standard of conversation in our online lesson, without talking over each other. They are all legends!” Kim Bruce, Secondary Teacher

“Just had a truly incredible class. Year 12 are on it!” Ahuva Tsykin, Secondary JS “Both Rabbi Cowen and Mrs Segman stressed the vital nature of community in the current climate, starting not only my but a plethora of other students’ days off with a bang”. Yossi Bart, Year 10 In these uncertain times the consistency of the daily routine; Tefilla, Jewish Studies and General Studies provides a stable and safe platform for our students. They feel enriched, connected with each other and engaged with their teachers. We look forward to a safe and peaceful Pesach and a return to normality.

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Mizrachi Organisation בס"ד

2 April 2020

Postponement of Annual General Meeting

The Mizrachi Executive and the Committee have resolved to post-pone the AGM until the restrictions relating to social distancing and the size of gatherings are removed. This notice is the formal advice to members of the postponement of the Mizrachi Organisation 2020 AGM. I will send out a new notice to reschedule the AGM as soon as prac-ticable after the lifting of the restrictions. With best wishes for a refuah shlema to those who are unwell and for a Chag Kasher Sameach to all. David Lindell Honorary Secretary Mizrachi Organisation

Adar 5780 Dear Friends, As we begin to prepare ourselves for the chag of Pesach it is important to remember the needs of those less fortunate and ensure that they have the means to celebrate the chag as intended. The Maot Chitim Fund is designed to facilitate this on a practical level and provide every member of our wider community with the necessary provisions to celebrate the upcoming chag. Throughout the year the Mizrachi Charity Fund (MCF) is committed to providing members of our extended community with the necessary support to ensure that they are able to provide for their families adequately. The need is constant and the requests endless. Unfortunately, there is an increasing number of families within the community that rely on our support in order to manage their financial burden. The range of support we offer is diverse and we are committed to finding the most beneficial form of support for each individual case. *Rivka recently approached MCF in a desperate state. She was heavily pregnant and had just arrived in Melbourne when her husband suffered a serious accident which would require a long period of recovery. Her husband was not an Australian citizen and was not eligible to any form of Government support. The couple were not covered by health insurance and faced the reality of a new baby, extensive medical bills from the accident and no income. Rivka had no family support and no established social networks to rely upon. Rivka was suffering from extreme stress and anxiety at the prospect of giving birth to a child without any form of stability in their lives. *Lea recently fled an emotionally abusive relationship with her two young children and had nowhere to go. She spent weeks moving between various friends in order to have a roof over her head. Lea struggles with various medical issues which makes finding any type of employment very difficult. She was desperately trying to find appropriate housing but with no income Lea is struggling to provide her children with basic needs for survival. Rivka and Lea and their families are just two examples of families who turned to Mizrachi Charity for assistance when they found themselves so vulnerable. We receive requests from families within our community and beyond. The most alarming feature is that many of these requests are coming from families that are deeply integrated in our close-knit community. The need is literally on our doorstep and it is something that we cannot ignore. We are pleased to be able to assist those families that seek our support and the only hurdle we face is having limited funds which restricts our ability to assist to the full extent required. We are completely reliant on the support of our generous community which ensures that we sustain our record of distributing approximately $180,000 a year to those who find themselves hungry, homeless, jobless and with few avenues of support. Every month, funds are disbursed to provide food vouchers, rental assistance, medical assistance, payment of utilities and occasionally, financial support in order to retrain or re-educate an individual so that they can return to the workforce. We hope to do more of this. As Pesach approaches and we busy ourselves in preparation of this forthcoming Yom Tov, please consider those families whose added challenges can be alleviated by our thoughtful assistance. We are so grateful for your continued support and are delighted to advise that donations can now be made online by clicking on our website charity.mizrachi.com.au Wishing you all a Pesach Kasher V’Sameach Warm regards,

Karen Franks Mizrachi Charity Fund Executive Director *Names have been substituted

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THE SALE OF CHAMETZ On Pesach it is forbidden to keep “Chametz”, its mixtures and/or derivatives in one’s possession. All “Chametz” not destroyed before the morning before Pesach must be sold to a non-Jew. This sale must be in strict accordance with Jewish law and is therefore conducted by a Rabbi well-versed in the particular requirements necessary. B'dikat Chametz (“Searching for the Chametz”) takes place TUESDAY EVENING, 7 APRIL, 2020. The formal sale of Chametz to a non-Jew takes place mid-morning of WEDNESDAY, 8 APRIL, 2020. The Rabbi should be empowered to sell the Chametz well before this time. Please note the procedure for the sale of Chametz: 1. The Rabbi is appointed as an agent of the seller of the Chametz to sell it to a non-Jew. The areas where the Chametz is stored

are also leased to the non-Jew and Chametz being sold should therefore be stored in an appropriately segregated area. The non-Jew must be granted free access to the Chametz he purchases.

2. This procedure is a bona fide sale in accord with Talmudic and secular law. 3. It is prohibited to derive any benefit from Chametz which has been kept in possession of a Jew during Pesach. Therefore, care

should be taken to obtain Chametz after Pesach from someone who has sold his Chametz prior to Pesach. If in doubt in a particular case, one should delay before buying from the Jew until one is reasonably certain that a new stock of Chametz has been acquired.

4. Should one receive or even inadvertently acquire Chametz or find Chametz in one’s premises during Chol Hamoed, the Chametz should be burned (or destroyed). If received or found on Yom Tov, then handling it is prohibited since it is muktzeh. One should cover it with a vessel until the end of Yom Tov and then burn it.

MECHIRAT CHAMETZ 5780 - DELEGATION OF POWER FOR SALE OF CHAMETZ

I, the undersigned, fully empower and permit Rabbi Danny Mirvis to act in my place and stead and on my behalf to sell all Chametz possessed by me, knowingly or unknowingly, as defined by the Torah and Rabbinic law (e.g. Chametz, possible Chametz and all kinds of Chametz mixtures). Also Chametz that tends to harden and adhere to inside surfaces of pans, pots or cooking and usable utensils, and all kinds of live animals and pets that have been eating Chametz or mixtures thereof. He is also empowered to lease all places wherein or whereon the Chametz owned by me may be found, particularly in the premises located at: (Please list home, business, holiday home addresses as applicable, together with location of Chametz).

and elsewhere. Rabbi Danny Mirvis has full right to appoint any agent or substitute in his stead and said substitute shall have full right to sell and lease as provided herein. This power is in conformity with all Torah, Rabbinic and Civil laws.

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Address

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Signed Date

Please tick if you will be overseas during Pesach. Location: ________________________

Please note the following options for this year: While it is a “Hiddur” (enhancement) to empower the Rabbi with a kinyan in person, and under normal circumstances it is a welcome interaction, in line with requirements for social distancing this year, please take advantage of one of the following options, by no later than 11.00am Monday 6 April. 1) This form can be scanned and emailed to rae@mizrachi.com.au 2) Faxes can be sent to (03) 9527 5665 If you or somebody you know needs assistance with sending this form via email or fax, please call our office on (03) 8317 2555.

בס"ד E U G E N Y A A C O V W E I S S M I Z R A C H I C E N T R E

SEFIRAT HA’OMER CALENDAR

ספירת העומר סדר The correct time to count the Omer is immediately after dark. Recite the brachah below if you have counted all the previous days. If you forget one night, you may count during the following day without a brachah, and then continue saying a brachah for the following days. If you forget to count on one day entirely, count the remaining days without saying the brachah.

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SEFIRAH COUNTER 5780/2020 Night of Thursday, 9 April 1 רמ עד ל ח ם א ם יוויה שבחסד חסד

Night of Friday, 10 April 2 מרלע ימים שני םהיו שבחסדה ר בוג Night of Saturday, 11 April 3 מרלע ימים שהשל םהיו שבחסד תפארת

Night of Sunday, 12 April 4 מרלע ימים ארבעה םהיו שבחסד נצח Night of Monday, 13 April 5 מרלע ימים חמשה םהיו שבחסדד הו Night of Tuesday, 14 April 6 מרלע ימים ששה םהיו שבחסדד סוי Night of Wednesday, 15 April 7 מרלע אחד ע בום ש ה , ש ימים שבעה םהיו שבחסדת כול מ

Night of Thursday, 16 April 8 מרלע אחד םויו אחד שבוע שהם, ימים נהשמ םהיו שבגבורה חסד Night of Friday, 17 April 9 מרלע ימים ושני אחד שבוע שהם, ימים תשעה םהיו שבגבורה גבורה

Night of Saturday, 18 April 10 מרלע ימים שהושל אחד שבוע שהם, ימיםה עשר םהיו שבגבורה תפארת Night of Sunday, 19 April 11 מרלע ימים וארבעה אחד שבוע שהם, םיור ש ע אחד םהיו שבגבורה נצח Night of Monday, 20 April 12 מרלע ימים וחמשה אחד שבוע שהם, םיו עשר שנים םהיו שבגבורה דהו YOM HASHOAH – TUESDAY, 21 APRIL

Night of Tuesday, 21 April 13 מרימים לעם, שהם שבוע אחד וששה שה עשר יום שלהיו שבגבורה דיסו Night of Wednesday, 22 April 14 מרת לעם, שהם שני שבועום ארבעה עשר יוהיו שבגבורה מלכות

Night of Thursday, 23 April 15 מראחד לעם ת ויום, שהם שני שבועום חמשה עשר יוהיו שבתפארת חסד ROSH CHODESH IYAR DAY 1 – FRIDAY, 24 APRIL

Night of Friday, 24 April 16 מרת ושני ימים לעם, שהם שני שבועום ששה עשר יוהיו שבתפארת גבורה ROSH CHODESH IYAR DAY 2 – SATURDAY, 25 APRIL

Night of Saturday, 25 April 17 מרשה ימים לעת ושלם, שהם שני שבועום שבעה עשר יוהיו שבתפארת תפארת Night of Sunday, 26 April 18 מרלע ימים וארבעה תשבועו שני שהם, םיו עשר נהשמ םהיו שבתפארת נצח Night of Monday, 27 April 19 מרת וחמשה ימים לעם, שהם שני שבועום תשעה עשר יוהיו שבתפארת דהו YOM HAZIKARON – TUESDAY, 28 APRIL

Night of Tuesday, 28 April 20 מרת וששה ימים לעם, שהם שני שבועום עשרים יוהיו שבתפארת דיסו YOM HA’ATZMA’UT – WEDNESDAY, 29 APRIL

Night of Wednesday, 29 April 21 מרת לעשבועושה ם, שהם שלם אחד ועשרים יוהיו שבתפארת מלכות Night of Thursday, 30 April 22 מרלע אחד םויו תשבועו שהשל שהם, םיו ועשרים שנים םהיו שבנצח חסד

Night of Friday, 1 May 23 מר לע ימים ושני תשבועו שהשל שהם, םיו ועשרים שהשל םהיו שבנצח גבורה Night of Saturday, 2 May 24 מרלע ימים שהושל תשבועו שהשל שהם, םיו ועשרים ארבעה םהיו שבנצח תפארת

Night of Sunday, 3 May 25 מרלע ימים וארבעה תשבועו שהשל שהם, םיו ועשרים חמשה םהיו שבנצח נצח Night of Monday, 4 May 26 מרלע ימים וחמשה תשבועו שהשל שהם, םיו ועשרים ששה םהיו שבנצח דהו

Night of Tuesday, 5 May 27 מרלע ימים וששה תשבועו שהשל שהם, םיו ועשרים שבעה םהיו שבנצח דיסו Night of Wednesday, 6 May 28 מרלע תשבועו ארבעה שהם, םיו ועשרים נהשמ םהיו שבנצח מלכות

Night of Thursday, 7 May 29 מרלע אחד םויו תשבועו ארבעה שהם, םיו ועשרים תשעה םהיו דשבהו חסד PESACH SHEINI – FRIDAY, 8 MAY

Night of Friday, 8 May 30 פסח שני - מרלע ימיםת ושני ם, שהם ארבעה שבועום שלשים יוהיו דשבהו גבורה Night of Saturday, 9 May 31 מרלע ימים שהושל תשבועו ארבעה שהם, םיו ושלשים אחד םהיו דשבהו תפארת

Night of Sunday, 10 May 32 מרלע ימים וארבעה תשבועו ארבעה שהם, םיו ושלשים שנים םהיו דשבהו נצח Night of Monday, 11 May 33 מרלע ימים וחמשה תשבועו ארבעה שהם, םיו ושלשים שהשל םהיו דשבהו דהו LAG B’OMER – TUESDAY, 12 MAY

Night of Tuesday, 12 May 34 מרלע ימים וששה תשבועו ארבעה שהם, םיו ושלשים ארבעה םהיו דשבהו דיסו Night of Wednesday, 13 May 35 מרלע תשבועו חמשה שהם, םיו ושלשים חמשה םהיו דשבהו מלכות

Night of Thursday, 14 May 36 מרלע אחד םויו תשבועו חמשה שהם, םיו ושלשים ששה םהיו דשביסו חסד Night of Friday, 15 May 37 מר לע ימים ושני תשבועו חמשה שהם, םיו ושלשים שבעה םהיו דשביסו גבורה

Night of Saturday, 16 May 38 מרלע ימיםה ש לש ו תשבועו חמשה שהם, םיו ושלשים נהשמ םהיו ד שביסו תפארת Night of Sunday, 17 May 39 מרלע ימים וארבעה תשבועו חמשה שהם, םיו ושלשים תשעה םהיו דשביסו נצח Night of Monday, 18 May 40 מרלע ימים וחמשה תשבועו חמשה שהם, םיו ארבעים םהיו דשביסו דהו

Night of Tuesday, 19 May 41 מרלע ימים וששה תשבועו חמשה שהם, םיו וארבעים אחד םהיו דשביסו דיסו Night of Wednesday, 20 May 42 מרלע תשבועו ששה שהם, םיו וארבעים שנים םהיו דשביסו מלכות

Night of Thursday, 21 May 43 מרלע אחד םויו תשבועו ששה שהם, םיו וארבעים שהשל םהיו שבמלכות חסד YOM YERUSHALAYIM – FRIDAY, 22 MAY

Night of Friday, 22 May 44 מרלע ימים ושני תשבועו ששה שהם, םיו וארבעים ארבעה םהיו שבמלכות גבורה Night of Saturday, 23 May 45 מרלע ימים שהושל תשבועו ששה שהם, םיו וארבעים חמשה םהיו שבמלכות תפארת

ROSH CHODESH SIVAN – SUNDAY, 24 MAY Night of Sunday, 24 May 46 מרת וארבעה ימים לעם, שהם ששה שבועום ששה וארבעים יוהיו שבמלכות נצח Night of Monday, 25 May 47 מרת וחמשה ימים לעם, שהם ששה שבועום שבעה וארבעים יוהיו שבמלכות דהו

Night of Tuesday, 26 May 48 מרת וששה ימים לעם, שהם ששה שבועונה וארבעים יום שמהיו שבמלכות דיסו Night of Wednesday, 27 May 49 מרת לעשבועום, שהם שבעה ם תשעה וארבעים יוהיו שבמלכות מלכות