SHAVUN - Auckland Hebrew Congregation

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SHAVUN
Achrei Mot-Kedoshim
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Dear Friends,
It was a very tough week with the passing
away of 5 people from the Jewish
community.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the
families of: Dionne Davis, Marie Halpern,
Victoria Berry and Greg Kay who passed
away in Nepal.
May we hear only good news and no more
sorrow.
-----------This coming Shabbat we are welcoming all
the past Bar / Bat Mitzvah pupils from
2014.
As you all know, becoming a Bar/ Bat
Mitzvah is not just a commitment for the
year prior to the celebration, but lifelong.
However, the Ramban says - it is not
enough just to obey the Torah laws in a
formalistic way, it must be accompanied
with an inner, deep understanding and
will to be holy - otherwise one can be
“Naval Birshut Hatorah” - degenerate with
permission of the Torah – a person that on
the one hand, keeps and obeys the
mitzvot, but on the other hand “uses”
them for his own benefits.
For example- one who keeps all the laws
of kosher food and wine, but allows
himself to eat and drink with no
limitations until he becomes drunk. Can
this person be called “Holy”? Of course
not.
The Gemara in Yavamot 20a teaches us “… sanctify yourself in what is permitted to
you” even with things which we are
allowed to use and which are necessary to
live - we cannot stretch any borders to
their extreme, and ruin our holiness that
Hashem gave us.
Yaira and Aviad will be having a special
program for this group, and if any of the
past Bar Mitzvah boys would like a call up
to the Torah, please contact the office and
let us know.
Parents are also welcome of course –
Shule is for everyone!
Artscroll Torah:
Haftorah:
Pg. 636
Pg. 1174
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Soncino Torah:
Haftorah:
Pg. 480
Pg. 509
AHC Contact Details:
Office: 09 373 2908
office@ahc.org.nz
www.ahc.org.nz
Rabbi Friedler: 021 714 157
Mikveh Bookings: 021 714 158
Aviad Cohen: 021 488 030
Yaira Cohen: 021 488 050
AHC BoM 5775
Chair
Bronwen Klippel
Treasurer & Kashrut Certification
Garth Cohen
Religious & Head Gabbai:
Gavin Berman
Social:
“You shall be holy”- is it possible?
This week's parashot deal with different
ways in which the Torah guides us in how
to become holy.
Parashat Kedoshim starts with the
commandment to the entire assembly of
Israel:” You shall be holy, for holy am I,
Hashem your G-d” (Vayikra 19,2).
The Torah does not say explicitly how one
becomes holy, but rather, commands us
to be holy because Hashem is holy.
Rashi explains that this law to become
Kadosh (holy) comes straight after the
laws of forbidden relationships at the end
of Parshat Acharei Mot, where we are
taught that the way to be holy is to keep
our bodies (and souls) away from any
forbidden relationships.
People might think that it is much easier
to do one “heroic” action in life and
become holy. The Torah says: No, it is
much harder to sanctify yourself on a daily
basis, during eating, drinking, speaking all the small actions that we are so used
to, only by keeping in mind that our entire
life should be sanctified - we can be called
a “holy nation”.
Please note that I will be in Israel from 5
May to 14 May for my sister’s wedding.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi N Friedler
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ensure the overall security
of Auckland’s synagogues,
communal organizations,
and events. Please consider
donating time or money or
both towards this important
organization.
Mark Kantor
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Security:
Sara Nevezie
GAD:
Henri Eliot
Youth & Young Marrieds:
Steven Hofman
Mark Kantor
Property:
Joshua Arieli
Strategy & Future Planning:
Rachel Lerner
Contents
Shlichim’s Message
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Event Page
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Yahrzeits
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Calendar
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Message from Aviad & Yaira
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Shabbat Shalom,
Our condolences to the Flacks-Halpern family for your loss, may Heaven comfort you
and may you know no further sorrow.
Last week we marked Yom HaZikaron, the Day of Remembrance for the Fallen Soldiers
of Israel and Victims of Terrorism, with a very emotional ceremony that took place at
Beth Shalom. We were honored with the presence of the family of Guy Boyland Z"L, a
Kiwi from Taupo who made Aliyah and was killed last July in Operation Protective Edge,
and Yotam Baeloha, who lost his brother Nadav in the Second Lebanon War. Guy's aunt
shared memories of him, and spoke about their terrible loss, and Yotam shared the story
of the battle, as well as some memories of his brother.
A big thank you to ZFNZ Shlicha Roni Israeli for leading all preparations for the ceremony,
to the Bnei, Habo & AUJS representatives, and all who took part. Kol HaKavod Hannah
& Florence Cohen-Smith on your efforts, you performed the song beautifully.
The transition from Yom HaZikaron to Yom Ha'atzmaut is always a difficult one, but one
that we must embrace just the same. On Yom Ha'atzmaut we had an amazing morning
activity at Kadimah, the entire school and preschool sang HaTikvah, danced to Israeli
music, and then divided into their class activities. Years 1-2 made two giant Israeli flags
to decorate the school with. Years 3-4 wrote very special letters to IDF soldiers. Years
5-6 learned about different places in Israel, and made advertisements for each site.
Years 7-8 learned about the groundbreaking Israelis who were honored with lighting a
torch at this year's official ceremony in Israel.
Sarah Katz
Nathaniel Flacks
Phil Josephs
Isaiah Katz
David Ross
Tamar Munch
Freda Narev
Ariel Robinson
Natalie Bergman
Adva Hayam-Jonas
Malcolm Silverman
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This Shabbat (2/5) will kick off the first Post Bar/Bat Mitzvah event of 2015, with a
Reunion Kiddush for the Class of 2014! If that means you- be sure to join us at 11:30 in
the AA hall. Stay tuned for other teen activities!
Please join us and the ZFNZ this Sunday for Israel Family Fun Day, 12:30 at Beth Shalom,
an event suitable for all ages!
Both Greys Ave & AHC
Stiebel need support from
post- Barmitzvah boys &
men to help make up
Minyanim on Friday
evenings and Saturday
mornings.
Shabbat Shalom,
Yaira & Aviad
Without a Minyan, families
are unable to say Kaddish
for their loved ones.
DAVENING
DINOSAURS
Rabbi’s Discussion
Group
Every second
Thursday of the
month.
DON'T MISS IT! 11am
(after Torah
reading) @ AHC.
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Next meeting:
10:30am; 21 May
2015 @ St Vincent’s
If you can help with a
regular commitment to
attend a Shabbat service at
either venue, please contact
either the Office, the Rabbi
or Raymond Abel for the
AHC Stiebel.
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Chef/Manager - Greys Ave Deli
This position requires a Qualified, skilled and passionate chef who loves to prepare delicious kosher
food for the cafe, functions and airline meals. This is a great opportunity for the right person!
Save the Date
The role includes:
• Supervising and the preparation of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts and cakes;
• Planning and pricing menu items, and ordering supplies;
• Oversight of the ordering of supplies for the Shop
• Oversight of the catering business (including external airline catering)
• Preparing budgets, and managing the accounts;
• Preparing goals and marketing the business;
• Management of Deli and catering staff
16 May
You will need:
• At least five years relevant work experience;
• Able to work under pressure and overtime work may be required
• Adherence to kosher food standards
• Strong communication skills
• Experience managing staff
Hours
Fixed hours at an hourly rate with pre-approved overtime (e.g. catering functions)
Volunteers Kiddush &
Jono Baker’s Aufruf
23 May
Tikkun Leil & Dinner
24 & 25 May
Shavuot
6 June:
Farewell Kiddush:
Malindy
Applications should be emailed to office@ahc.org.nz please insert GAD Chef role in subject line.
Zionist Federation advises:
Dr Al-Malki, Minister of Foreign Affairs
of the Palestinian National Authority
Will give a public lecture at the Faculty
of Law at the University Auckland, this
Friday, 4pm-5pm. As well as the
current Israeli-Palestinian conflict, he
will be discussing New Zealand's role on
the UN Security council.
We appreciate that this lecture is very
close to Shabbat, but it would be great
to get as many people there as
possible. If you do attend and put any
questions to him, please remember to
do so in a non-confrontational manner.
http://www.law.auckland.ac.nz/en/abo
ut/events-1/events/events2015/01/05/public-lecture-by-dr--riadal-malki-.html
Consider joining Shabbat service at
6pm as you’ll be in the area 
Shiur with Rabbi Friedler
Tonight!!
Thu 30/04/2015 7pm @
RFL
Topic:
The death of Aharon’s sons
– a contemporary thought
between Yom Ha’Shoah &
Yom Ha’Atzmaut
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YAHRZEITS FOR THE WEEK:
We wish you Long Life…
Name:
Remembered by:
Fanny Blumenfeld
Leon Davis
Relationship:
Gerti Blumenfeld
Sheree Stone
Dorothy Davis
Lindy Davis
Kerry Knight
Ralph Goldston
Helen Stone
Anne Lipshitz
Geoffrey Klippel
Bronwen Klippel
Simon Klippel
Diane Levy
Boris Lubetzky
Sally Tetro
Nathan Goldston
Manes Goodman
Sarah Joffee
Margot Klippel
Hillel Korman
Nadia Lubetzky
Joseph Tetro
Care
Comfort
Compassion
Community
Mother-in-Law
Father
Husband
Uncle
Uncle
Father
Father
Mother
Wife
Mother
Mother
Stepfather
Mother
Father-in-Law
Refuah Shleimah:
Our thoughts are with Kathi Keys
as well as any congregants who
are unwell at the moment.
We wish you a full and speedy
recovery.
LOOKING AHEAD:
FRI
SAT
12 Iyar
1
1
2
13 Iyar
SUN
3
Omer: 28
Om er : 27
14 Iyar
15 Iyar
5
Omer: 30
16 Iyar
WED
6
Omer: 31
17 Iyar
THUR
7
Omer: 32
18 Iyar
Omer: 33
Parsha Potato
Heads @ 3:15pm
Lag B’Omer
Yom Ha’Atzmaut
Celebrations
12:30pm @ Beth
Shalom
Kabbalat Shabbat
Greys Ave &
AHC Stiebel 6pm
6:17pm
19 Iyar
Om er : 34
2
1
20 Iyar
Omer: 35
Shacharit: Greys
Ave & AHC Stiebel:
9:15am
10
21 Iyar
Omer: 36
11
22 Iyar
Omer: 37
Shacharit:
Greys Ave 9am
Parsha Potato
Heads @ 3:15pm
Kabbalat Shabbat
Greys Ave &
AHC Stiebel 6pm
5:11pm
TUE
Shacharit:
Greys Ave 9am
Davening Dinos
@ 11am
8
4
Omer: 29
Shacharit: Greys
Ave & AHC Stiebel:
9:15am
5:18pm
MON
6:10pm
4
12
23 Iyar
Omer: 38
13
24 Iyar
Omer: 39
14
25 Iyar
Omer: 40