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24 / 25 AUGUST 2018
KOL KINLOSSבס׳׳דNEWSLETTER OF FINCHLEY SYNAGOGUE
SHABBAT AT KINLOSS
WWW.KINLOSS.ORG.UKShabbat commences at 7:50pm and terminates at 8:53pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat at 7:30pm
HASHKAMA 7:45amin the Liora Graham Beit Hamidrash, followed by Kiddush and a short shiur.
THE MINYAN 9:15amin the Nissan and Rifca Deal Hall. Kriat Hatorah by the Barmitzvah Joshua Brittan. Rabbi Laitner will speak.
SEPHARDI SERVICE 9:00amin the Sephardi Synagogue, led by Rabbi Heller and Reuben Gorji.
MAIN SYNAGOGUE 9:15amled by Michael Staszewski . Kriat Hatorah by Robert Owen. Rabbi Andrews will speak.
SHABBAT LEARNING AT KINLOSSFriday night
7:30pm: Mincha followed by Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat Morning8:30am: Sephardi Synagogue
Talmud Tractate Berachot by Rabbi Heller
8:45am Deal HallMaimonides: Laws of the Sukkah
by Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum
There will be no Study Group this week or next week
Shabbat Afternoon6:15pm: Daf Yomi Shiur in the Newman Room
6:45pm: Pre-Mincha Shiur by Rabbi Nisan Andrews titled
“Completing a tractate with the 10 sons of Rav Papa”
7:30pm Mincha followed by Seuda Shlishit jointly sponsored by
Daniella Kolodny and Robert Owen to celebrate Robert’s 65th birthday
and Andrea and Ron Rappoport to celebrate
Ron’s 2nd Barmitzvah
Dr Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz will talk on Berakhah Parties: Good for the Jews??
Everyone is welcome
8:53pm: Ma’ariv
There will be a Kiddush in the Kinloss Suite this week following the services
sponsored by Anthony and Davina Brittanto celebrate Joshua’s Barmitzvah
י״ד אלּול תשע״ח
Mazeltov to Joshua Brittan on his Bar Mitzvah. We extend a warm welcome to his family and guests.
YOUTH SERVICE will returnon September 8th
Ki Tetzeכי תצא
Some Thoughts on the Sidra By Rabbi Michael Laitner
Kindness: ideal preparation for Rosh Hashanah
‘An Amonite and a Moavite shall not enter into the community of God. Even their tenth generation shall not enter into the community of God. Because they did not come forward to you with bread and water, on the way when you left Egypt and because they hired Bilam ben Be’or from Petor in Aram Naharayim to curse you… .’ (Devarim 23:4-5)
Amon and Moav were kingdoms situated on the eastern side of the River Jordan, to the north and south of the Dead Sea. Neither those kingdoms nor ‘Moavites’ or ‘Amonites’ have survived the sands of history.
Why is a failure to offer bread and water to hungry travellers in the desert serious enough to bar entry into the community of God, even up to the 10th generation?
The great medieval commentator, Rabbi Ovadia Seforno (aka ‘Seforno’) notes that Moav did in fact offer bread and water – but at a price (see Devarim 2:28-29). Moav added to its folly by hiring Bilam to curse us. Amon did not offer any refreshments at all. The Torah lists all of these infractions together to show how serious they were, since the common theme underlying them was a dislike of the Jewish people with intent to cause us harm.
Why though is Moav criticised for trying to cut a deal by charging for bread and water? Why should Moav lose out?
Another great medieval commentator, Rabbi Moshe ben Nacham (aka ‘Ramban’), notes that both Amon and Moav had benefited from the kindness of Avraham when Avraham went out of his way to help his nephew Lot , such as rescuing Lot after his capture at Sedom (see Bereishit chap. 14).
Lot was the founding father of Amon and Moav. Accordingly, the Amonites and Moavites should have repaid the favour to Abraham’s descendants, welcoming them with requisite chesed, kindness, rather than charging them. This may be why Amon and Moav are criticised for charging the Jewish people for bread and water.
Developing this theme, Rabbi Avigdor Nebenzahl, the rabbi of the Jewish Quarter in the Old City, writes that Moav and Amon’s lack of chesed is what stops them from entering the community of God (see the start of our quoted verses). Chesed is an inherent part of a Jew. Internalising our commitment to chesed, and putting it into practice through performing acts of kindness with particular attention to doing so as a mitzvah, is especially important preparation for Rosh Hashanah as we seek to strengthen mitzvah commitment at the core of our daily activities.
Ki Tetze Statistics Mitzvot: 74 of the 613 mitzvot, 27 positive & 47 prohibitionsVerses: 110 (28th longest of the 54 Sidrot)Words: 1582 (23rd longest). Letters: 5856 (26th longest)Haftarah: 10 verses
Page No. SONCINO HERTZ ARTSCROLL
Sidra 1098 840 1046
Haftarah 1115 856 1201
Shabbat with
Dr Avivah Zornberg 31st Aug - 1st Sept
Dr Avivah Gottleib Zornberg is one of the remarkable Torah teachers of her generation. Her unique blend of brilliant literary insights and theological wisdom, is derived from a lifelong immersion in rabbinic traditions and lore. With amazing literary sensitivity, Zornberg ingeniously breathes new life into the Biblical narrative. Her vibrant spirit, charming personality, and infectious enthusiasm for the Bible draw her readers into the search for meaning where real life and the biblical story intersect.
Dr Zornberg studied Torah with her father, the distinguished Dayan Gottleib z”l in Glasgow. She holds a PhD in English Literature from Cambridge University. She is a prolific writer and highly acclaimed lecturer.
Friday 31st August 6:30pm: Jonah, a Fantasy of Flight
Shabbat 1st September 7:30pm: “Let me see that Good Land!” - The Story of Human Life
Shabbat Lunch: Avivah in discussion with
Rabbi Lawrence
Book Now: www.kinloss.org.uk/avivah
Enjoy a delicious meal and a great Succot atmosphere in our spacious Succah, hosted by Rabbi Nisan and Hannah Andrews.
Dinner costs £20 per adult and £15 per child, aged between 4 -13. Pre-booking is essential, by Tuesday 18th September.
www.kinloss.org.uk/succotdinner
Services start at 6.45pm followed by dinner at 7.45pm.
In the unfortunate event of rain, dinner will take place in the Deal Halls.
First Night Dinner in the SuccahSunday 23rd September
£22.50 members and £25.00 non-members
KINLOSS MONDAY BEIT MIDRASH PROGRAMME3RD SEPTEMBER 2018 AFTER MAARIV APPROX 7:45PM
“AN OVERVIEW OF ROSH HASHANAH”WITH RABBI MICHAEL LAITNER
IN THE LIORA GRAHAM BEIT HAMIDRASH ALL WELCOME
ARMISTICE CENTENARY CIVIC SERVICE
Kinloss will be hosting a Civic Service marking the centenary of the Armistice on the evening of 11th November.
The service will be conducted by Rabbi Lawrence in conjunction with the Worshipful the Mayor of Barnet, Reuben Thompstone and Mike Freer, MP for Finchley and Golders Green.The service will pay tribute to the soldiers and service personnel who
defended our liberty in the Great War as well as honouring the many services which protect and strengthen us in our homes and neighbourhoods every day. Please save the date to show your support.
Pre-register at www.kinloss.org.uk/armistice
Sunday 11th November 7pm - 8.30pm
We desperately need your help for our security teams!!Become a security volunteer and give ONE HOUR every eight weeks.
If you are over 18 and wish to volunteer for our security teams, we provide on-the-job training.
To help to provide full security for our busy vibrant community Please contact:
[email protected] call Martin Shiers on 07831 836 031
to volunteer and register
We are looking for volunteer Fire and Emergency Marshalls.If you would like to more information or to volunteer, please
contact Shimon on [email protected] / 0208 346 8551
Yom Kippur Creche Booking Now OpenMUST BE PRE-BOOKED ONLINE ONLY
For children aged 1 – 5Slots of one hour can be booked per child
Cost £2.50 per child per sessionwww.kinloss.org.uk/creche2018
PLEASE NOTE THE CRECHE IS ONLY OPEN TO KINLOSS MEMBERS
JOSHUA BRITTANMazeltov to Joshua on his Barmitzvah
Joshua attends Immanuel College, and has two siblings Tomer and Isaac
His hobbies are Cricket, Football, TableTennis, Surfing, Swimming, Tennis, Drama,
Singing and Skateboarding
Charity Work for his Barmitzvah, Joshua has begun taking sports related workshops for
children and parents through Kisharon at their volunteer run library in Childs Hill and will
continue to be involved there
* Davina and Anthony Brittan on their son Joshua’s Barmitzvah.
* Heather and David Grant on the birth of a grandson, a son for Susie and Marc Zaffran, and a brother for Daniel. Mazeltov also to grandparents Fortune and Robert Zaffran.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS AT KINLOSSShabbat 31st August: Scholar in Residence: Dr Avivah Zornberg
Monday 8th October: Beit Midrash Programme Commences
Monday 15th October: Trip to Jewish East End & Visit to V and A Museum of Childhood
Wednesday 17th October: Lunch and Learn Commences
Wednesday 17th October: Book Soirees
Thursday 18th October: Interview with Rev, Giles Fraser
Thursday 25th October: Media Debate
Sunday 28th October: Trip to the National Holocaust Centre and Museum in Nottingham
Sunday 4th November – Tuesday 6th November: Kinloss Poland Trip
Sunday 11th November: Armistice Centenary Civic Service
Wednesday 21st November: Interview with Trevor Asserson
Thursday 22nd November: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Evening
Wednesday 28th November: Book Soirees
Sunday 2nd December: Chanukah Event
KINLOSS NOTICE BOARD
THANK YOU TO:
* Security Team 6. If you have any queries, please speak to Martin Shiers on 07831 836 031, or email [email protected]
* Susan Sperber Kosky, Rochelle Belmont and Karen Cooper of The Welcoming Committee
* Adrienne Sussman, Judy Krais, Eve Kugler, Clare Lesser, Alicia Lewis, Valerie Selwyn of the Kiddush Rota Team
Alicia Barnett (2) Charlotte Furman (11)Orli White (7) Freddie Fogelman (2)Raya Frenkel (5) Aviya Morris (11)Oliver Wacks (5) Devora Lawrence (11)Lev Morris (4)
Mazeltov to the children in our community celebrating their birthdays this week:
9:45am Games Room in the Newman Room with Rav Melachi0 - 4 year olds with Sara Keen in the Kinloss Suite Foyer Reception up to School Year 2 with Hannah Andrews in the Avram Nemetnejad Room (2nd Floor)School Years 3 - 6 - with Dina Ellis in the First Floor ClassroomsAll Children’s Services will start at 10:45am followed by Kiddush
SERVICES see front שבת)page)
Sun BANK
HOLIDAYMon Tues Weds Thurs Fri
Shacharit 1 7:30am 7:30am 7:00am 7:00am 7:00am 7:00am
Shacharit 2 8:15am 8:30am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am
Sephardi Shacharit 8:00am 8:00am 6:45am 6:45am 6:45am 6:45am
Mincha & Ma’ariv 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm Mincha/Kabbalat
Shabbat7:30pm
ANIM ZEMIROT CLUB
Come and learn to sing Anim Zemirot
Our club meets every Shabbat at 10:15am
in the Robing Room.Boys of 6 and over welcome.
Led by David Lesser
THE SHUL OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY
27TH AUGUST 2018.WE WILL BE OPEN AS NORMAL
AT ALL OTHER TIMES
KINLOSS WHISKY SOCIETY
The nextShared Reading Group
will take place on Monday 15th October 2018
at 2:00pmFor more information, please speak to: Kate Fulton on 07801 911 481 or email
SERVICES see front שבת)page)
Sun BANK
HOLIDAYMon Tues Weds Thurs Fri
Shacharit 1 7:30am 7:30am 7:00am 7:00am 7:00am 7:00am
Shacharit 2 8:15am 8:30am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am
Sephardi Shacharit 8:00am 8:00am 6:45am 6:45am 6:45am 6:45am
Mincha & Ma’ariv 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm Mincha/Kabbalat
Shabbat7:30pm
NEXT WEEK AT KINLOSS: DAY: COMMUNITY LEARNING: COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES:
SUNDAY 08:00am Daf Yomi (NR)
MONDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 10:00am Ilana Banana (DH)
TUESDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 10:30am Friendship Club (DH)
08:30am Shaarei Teshuvah with R’Andrews (BM)
19:45pm Gemorah Shiur with R’Andrews (BM)
WEDNESDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 10:00am Ilana Banana (DH)
THURSDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 10:00am Hartbeeps (NR)
FRIDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 10:00am Ilana Banana (DH)
BC = Benchers Cafe NR = Nemetnejad Room BM = Liora Graham Beit Midrash MN = Marilyn Newman RoomDH = Nissim and Rifka Deal Hall PS = Persian Synagogue
THE KEHILLA WISHES חיים ארוכים “LONG LIFE”TO THE FOLLOWING WHO HAVE YAHRZEIT
FINCHLEY SYNAGOGUE USEFUL PHONE NUMBERSRabbi Jeremy Lawrence: 07501 895 124 Rabbi Nisan Andrews: 07407 764 854
Shimon Gillis, Director of Operations: 020 8349 5264Shul Office: 020 8346 8551
Tuesday 28 AUGUSTSheila Aidallbery FatherRochelle Bard MotherBernard Goodwin FatherRita Gordon FatherJilli Vegoda Father
Thursday 30 AUGUSTRebecca Aminoff MotherMichael Grunberg FatherFrank Rosenfeld MotherJanice Silver MotherSheila Sykes Mother
Wednesday 29 AUGUSTJosephine Cohen FatherNatalie Cohen MotherHooshang Hakimi-Sefat FatherMarian Phillips HusbandSuzanne Ralton FatherEsther Sherman Brother
Monday 27 AUGUSTJonathan Fisch FatherRosemary Fisch HusbandJacqueline Gittelmon FatherSarita Langdon MotherGillian Linke MotherZena Shattin SisterAlon Stock FatherKenneth Waters Father
Sunday26 AUGUSTRebecca Aminoff FatherSidney Dagul FatherAndrew Harris FatherRichard Jaffa MotherCarole Mond MotherSuzanne Oberlander MotherRobert Owen MotherPeter Rosen FatherJoseph Sassoon FatherLaurence Silver Sister
Friday 31 AUGUSTRose Pine Husband
Shabbat 25 AUGUSTAudrey Alterman MotherRosalind Gilbert MotherGeoffrey Herman BrotherPaul Joseph MotherGerald Kirsh MotherAnthony Lewis MotherPhyllis Nathan Mother
CONDOLENCES:* Family of the late Zena Syder Z’L
TOMBSTONE CONSECRATIONS:SUN 26 AUG 12:30pm in Bushey in memory of Rose WiseSUN 26 AUG 13:30pm in Bushey in memory of David Maurice MBESUN 2 SEP 10:00am in Willesden in memory of Elissa Bennett (mother of Clare Lesser and Heather Gedalla)SUN 2 SEP 10:00am in Bushey in memory of Alfred HollandSUN 2 SEP 13:30pm in Bushey in memory of Leonard SykesMON 3 SEP 11:00am in Bushey in memory of Philip Alterman
UNITED SYNAGOGUE COMMUNITY CARES INDUCTION TRAINING COURSE
There will be an Induction Training Course for all new volunteers to give you the skills and the confidence to do it well.
Wednesdays 10th and 17th October 2018 (You need to attend both sessions)7:45pm – 10:00pm
at Radlett United Synagogue, 22 Watling Street, Radlett, Herts, WD7 7PNTo book a place, please contact [email protected]
Tel: 020 8343 6238 by Friday 14th September 2018. Spaces are limited so please book early.