Beit Emanuel Bulletin for week ending 23 April 2022

Johannesburg (Parktown) Progressive Jewish Congregation
Affiliated to the SA Union for Progressive Judaism (SAUPJ)

www.beitemanuel.co.za
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Friday, 22 April 2022 to Saturday, 23 April 2022

22 NISAN 5782 (7TH DAY OF THE OMER)

Friday, 22 April, 18h00 - Shabbat/Festival Evening Service, https://beiteman.link/evening

Saturday, 23 April, 09h30 - Shabbat/Festival Morning Service, https://beiteman.link/morning

Mishkan T’filah flipbook: https://beiteman.link/mishkan

Torah readings: Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17, https://beiteman.link/torah
https://www.sefaria.org/Deuteronomy.14.22-16.17

Haftarah readings: Isaiah 10:32-12:6, https://beiteman.link/haftarah
https://www.sefaria.org/Isaiah.10.32-12.6

Shabbat Evening Service

Shabbat Morning Service

BEIT EMANUEL MATTERS

Pesach Day 7

We won’t be having a Pesach Day 7 evening service this evening, but we will be participating in the SAUPJ National Unity Passover Service at 09h30 on Friday morning. Please join us in the Shul, or on Zoom using the link below:

SAUPJ National Unity Passover Service - 7th Day
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84425083534?pwd=MGFSSTg2RzM4Und0SUhpeTRnN3JCdz09
Meeting ID: 844 2508 3534, Passcode: SAUPJ

Happening this Shabbat

We’re back to our usual Shabbat rhythm this week, with our Kabbalat Shabbat service in the Shul (and on Zoom) at 18h00, followed by a Brocha in the Janks Hall.
Our full Shabbat morning service will be on the Veranda or in the Boardroom, depending on the weather, and will be followed by a Brocha in the Atrium. While the service will also be on Zoom, it’s best enjoyed in person.

Pesach Seder

Our Communal Pesach Seder was by all accounts a great success, with about 50 people participating, plus a Zoom component for those who couldn’t make it in person. Here are some pictures taken at the Seder, courtesy of Ruth Challens.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/L2Vc8nwbyxvpf2QF6

Repairing the World

Thanks to all those who supported our outreach efforts this week, including our (almost) Chametz-free Sarmies Project, and our KZN Appeal. The response to that was overwhelming, with +/- 5-6 carloads full of blankets and clothing having been donated.

What’s On at Beit Emanuel

Please click on the link below for the full programme of activities happening at Beit Emanuel over the period April through June 2022.

What’s On at Beit Emanuel 2022 Q2

We’ll be publishing a slightly revised version of the programme in the near future.

Board of Guardians Vacancy

You may recall that there were no nominations for the single vacancy on the Board of Guardians at our AGM in March. Constitutionally, this vacancy is required to be filled. Andrew Jacobs, who served on Mancom until the AGM, has now agreed to put his name forward for nomination to the BoG. In order to comply with our Constitution, however, we need to formally call for nominations once again, and hold an election at a Special General Meeting (SGM), which will be held via Zoom on Thursday, 12 May 2022. The nomination forms for BoG can be found here (Word and PDF respectively):

Nomination Form Board of Guardians 2022 (Word)

Nomination Form Board of Guardians 2022 (PDF)

The form should be downloaded/printed, completed/signed by the proposer/seconder and nominee and returned to me by close of business on Thursday, 5 May 2022.

Shabbat Shalom and Moadim L’Simcha!
--
Russell Cohen (Executive Director)

HOUSEKEEPING

Staying in touch

We know that, when you’re moving house, letting the Shul know about your change of address may not be top of mind. Once you’ve settled in, though, please just drop us a note so that we can stay in touch with you. These are the contact detail changes we’d really like to know about. Please let Morgana know about these and she’ll inform the rest of us.

Mobile (cellphone) number
Email address
Home street address
Home landline number (or cancellation thereof)

JKIDS/YOUTH PROGRAMMES

Jkids Club Shabbat Activity

We’ve been a little disappointed at the turnout for our Jkids Club Shabbat activities every second week. The team will be taking some time out over the school break to regroup and strategise, as well as working with those with marketing know-how. We’ll see you again after the break, with some new ideas for content and improving attendance.

BEIT EMANUEL PEOPLE

Our grateful thanks to the following for their generous donations:

(Up to 21 Apr)

General Donations:

Pietro Berrange (Pesach)
Michael and Meryl Chertoff (USA), wedding blessing

Yahrzeits/In loving memory:

Allistair Balutto for Giuseppe
Fulvia Bolon for Kevin
Penny Hochfeld for Israel Gering
Mickie Jacobs
Jason Milwidsky for Miriam Graff
Paul Mukasa for Veredian
Mila Ravid for Kevin Bolon

Sarmies Project:

Penny Hochfeld
Barbara Ludman

Sponsorships:

(None this week.)

Donations in kind

Thanks to all those who donated so generously to the Sarmies Project, and to our KZN Appeal this week.

A hearty Mazal Tov on your birthday:

Yvonne Baer, Joel Shefer, Daniel Hudson, James Lomberg, Jens Andersen, Ruth Challens, Allistair Balutto, Mila Ravid, Catherine Singer, Sybil Silverman, Pearl Wasserman-Bass, David Milwidsky.

And to our children up to 18 years:

Benjamin and Gabriel Putziger, Kendra Mukasa.

Refuah Shlema and a Speedy Recovery to:

Cecily Rootenberg (mother of Rory), Lance Wolov (in ICU with heart problems).

Please contact the Shul Office to have a loved one included on (or taken off) the list for a Refuah Shlema.

In Memoriam

(Yahrzeit, relationship, observed by)

Noreen Auerbach, mother of Margaret Auerbach
Kevin Bolon, husband of Fulvia Bolon, father of Mila Ravid
Doreen Challens, mother of Virgil Challens
David Davis, father of Paul Davis
Israel Gering, father of Penelope Hochfeld
Constance Iwueze, sister of Kingsley Iwueze
Hyman Jocum, father of Hymie Jocum
Samuel Koton, father of Matey Koton
Louis Shapiro, father of Aubrey Shapiro
Florence Starfield, mother of Barry Starfield
Alec Uzent, father of Arlene Midlane
Nathan Vogelman, father of Gail Behrmann

May their memory be for blessing.

Please inform the Shamas on duty if you are observing a Yahrzeit.

"A bisl un a bisl, vert a fule shisl - a little and a little, becomes a full bowl."

It's customary to make a donation (however large or small) to the Shul when observing a Yahrzeit. See our banking details below.

BANKING DETAILS

Temple Emanuel
FNB Killarney Branch, C/C 256 205
Account Number 5486 0049 352

When making payments via electronic funds transfer (EFT), please use a your surname as a beneficiary reference.

We’re now registered for SnapScan. Feel free to make a random donation using our unique QR code! Please use a your surname as a payment reference.

Please insist on an official receipt when making a cash payment!

The link below will take you to all the payment mechanisms for which we are registered:

https://beiteman.link/donate

PROGRESSIVE NEWS AND VIEWS

Wall of Remembrance Westpark

The Wall of Remembrance at Westpark Jewish Cemetery is in need of some significant repairs, as well as more ongoing maintenance than it currently receives. This all takes money, of course. If you have family members interred at the Wall of Remembrance (WOR), please consider making a small (or large!) donation to the upkeep of the structure, if at all possible on a monthly basis. The WOR’s bank details are as follows:

Wall of Remembrance Westpark
Nedbank
Clearing Code 191605
Account Number 1916100538

Please send Proof of Payment (PoP) to email address admin@beitemanuel.co.za.

GENERAL COMMUNITY NOTICES

CLASSIFIEDS

Accommodation sought

Our member Ben Thomson has just returned to Germany, but will be in JHB again from May through August. He is looking for accommodation for the +/- 4 months, with a budget of maximum R5,000 all inclusive per month. Please contact Ben at email address benadamthomson@gmail.com if you’re in a position to assist.

Marketplace

In these tough times, we’re always looking for ways to help our members promote their businesses, whether small or large, informal or formal, part or full-time.

Click on the link below to be taken to our Facebook Group, where you can post (as a Comment) to promote your business, goods, practice or service to our members and friends. Images can also be used.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/beitemanuel/permalink/4319988238011359/

(Hat tip to Kathryn Henning for setting this up.)

Affordable spaces to let

Beit Emanuel has a number of vacant spaces to let, suitable for use as offices, classrooms or consulting rooms, and all at affordable rates.

Please contact Morgana Segel on 087 188 9000 or office@beitemanuel.org.za .

ENGAGE WITH US

Morgana Segel, Receptionist & Admin Assistant
087 188 9000 | office@beitemanuel.org.za

Rabbi Sa'ar Shaked
087 188 9001 | rabbi@beitemanuel.co.za

Christine Mcintosh, Financial Administrator
087 188 9003 | admin@beitemanuel.co.za

Russell Cohen, Executive Director
087 188 9005 | director@beitemanuel.co.za