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Please note that once again, one may not light Shabbat candles until
7:36pm this week. The communtiy will accept Shabbat upon itself at
this time.
Rosh
Chodesh Tamuz is this Thursday & Friday (3rd & 4th July).
Thoughts from the Rabbi's Desk
There is a
beautiful idea that is learnt from a Rashi in this week’s sedra. “And
G-d said to Moshe and Ahron, because you did not believe in me to
sanctify me in the eyes of the Benei Yisrael, therefore you will not
bring the congregation to the land which I gave them.”
Rashi comments
that had Moshe spoken to the rock, (rather than hitting it) and it
would give forth water, then Hashem would have been sanctified in the
eyes of the Jews. They would have declared “If this rock which does
not speak and does not hear fulfils the will of the Almighty, all the
more so should we”.
Kiddush Hashem is
generally understood to mean that we should strive to always create a
positive impression so that God’s name should be sanctified. Here we
learn that it is not merely that one should be impressed by another’s
righteous behaviour. That is not where it is supposed to end, it is
not sufficient for some to think that you acted in an elevated
manner.
Kiddush Hashem is
when other people are influenced to improve their behaviour, as a
result of seeing your behaviour. If one behaves in a way that
influences and inspires other people to follow God’s will – that is
Kiddush Hashem!
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Garson.
Regular Events
Sundays
Ladies' Basketball at 10am at the courts at the
top of Melrose Avenue (only if fine)
Mondays
Men's Halacha Shiur
Rabbi Garson has started the new topic of Hilchot Yom Tov
in his Mishna Brura Shiur. It is held at
9pm at Family Carr, 2 Alwyn Close, Elstree.
For more information, please contact Michael Firestone
TuesdaysJujitzu for men and boys at
Ohr Yisrael, 31/33 Theobald Street 7.30 pm
for boys (age 10 yrs to under 15 yrs) and 8.30 pm for
men (all levels). For more information and to confirm attendance
please contact Martyn Landau.
Thursdays Jujitzu for ladies and girls at
Ohr Yisrael, 31/33 Theobald Street, 6.15 pm - 7.15 pm
- Year 2 to Year 6. Year 7 to adults 7.30 pm - 9.00pm.
£5 per session. Holly Hudson takes the classes and can be reached at
www.parklodgejjk.co.uk
Fridays
Baby & Toddler Group
10am - 12pm at Ohr Yisrael
Join us for a fun packed morning of singing, playtime and kabbalat
shabbat (including grape juice and challah).
Entrance is 50p for members of Ohr Yisrael and £1 for non-members.
The group is open to all, so please bring famliy and friends with
babies and toddlers.
For more deatils please contact Louise Shama at:
richard_shama@yahoo.co.uk
Shabbat
Rabbi Garson has started a new gemara shiur on tractate
Makot. This a golden opportunity for those who have never
learnt talmud before, and for those that have, but can't commit the
time during the week, to come and engage in talmud torah.
The tractate covers the laws of false witnesses, cities of refuge, the
judicial system, punishment and a host of other fascinating topics.
Shabbat afternoon nach shiur
Join us in the garden (weather permitting, if not then inside!) for
our Shabbat afternoon summer nach shiur, delving into the Book
of Samuel.
Venue: the home of Rabbi & Deborah Garson, 6 Allum Lane,
Elstree
Time: 8pm
prompt - note new time
(once your kids are in bed)!
Ladies and gentlemen welcome. Refreshments
served.
For more info please contact Rabbi Garson or Michael Firestone.
Shul
Shabbaton
The shul will be running a shabbaton lunch on the 19th of
July. Prices for the meal will be around £6.50 for adults,
and £4.50 for children under 10. There is an additional charge of 50p
per person for non-members. If you wish to participate in this event,
please contact Moishe Gotleib asap -
fgotleib@hotmail.com. Please
drop all moneies into the Garsons or Gotleibs by Monday 7th
July.
Rosh Chodesh Group
Future dates: Rosh Chodesh Av - Tuesday 5th August
Rosh Chodesh Elul - Tuesday 2nd
September
HJPS seeks foundation governor
Hertsmere Jewish Primary School is seeking a new
foundation governor.
* Are you a United Synagogue member who would support and
promote the religious ethos of our school?
* Are you a team player with the skillsets and time to make a
contribution to our dynamic and successful local primary school?
More information on school governors generally is available at
http://www.governornet.co.uk
and on HJPS in particular from the Chair of Governors at
rebecca@hilsenrath.com.
If you are interested in applying, please send an email to the
Chair setting out your background and explaining why you believe
you meet the two criteria given above."
Compiling a Refuah Shelaima List
In order to speed up the weekly service, we have decided to
compile a list of names for those that need a Refuah Shelaima.
This way they can be read without people having to queue up on
Shabbat morning. Please email your refuah shelaima names to our
warden Moishe Gotleib -
fgotlieb@hotmail.com
Bnei Akiva
Bnei Akiva currently takes place on Shabbat afternoons,
3.15pm at the United, for year groups 3 - 10. There is a
group that walks together from the bottom of Deacons Hill Road,
meeting at 3pm each week.
Elstree & Borehamwood Eruv
Fundraising for the eruv is well underway and although we're over half
way there, there is still some way to go. Please email
info@eboreruv.org to find out
how you can help or visit the website:
www.eboreruv.org.
Borehamwood Mikvah Information
We are happy to announce that the Borehamwood Ladies Mikvah is again
operational. Please note the following telephone numbers for
information & appointments:
Information: Mikveh Answerphone 0208 387 1945
Appointments (at your convenience):
Naomi Freeman
Mikveh Mobile No. 07786 071962
For Shabbat/Yomtov appointments, please call
Philippa Ford
Iris Cohen
Email
mikveh@borehamwoodshul.org
Please check the Mikveh answerphone on the above number for opening
hours. Appointments are optional, but it may be wise to call ahead to
let the attendants know you are expected, for security purposes.
Ladies please try and support our local
Mikvah.
Email Newsletter
To avoid errors & ensure accuracy, anyone who wishes to make an
announcement in the newsletter is advised to personally contact either
Deborah Garson at
ohryisrael@tiscali.co.uk or the Rabbi
rabbi@ohr-yisrael.org.uk
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