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Shabbat Toldot

17—18 November 2017 ; 29 Cheshvan 5778

Rabbi Adrian M Schell Rabbi Emeritus: Hillel Avidan Calendar

Friday 17 November: *Beyachad Kabbalat Shabbat Service led by Netzer (18:00) followed by a pizza supper

Saturday 18 November: *Cheder (8:30) *Shabbat morning service (10:00) *No Kids’ Service *Jewish Philosophy Shiur (12:00)

Sunday 19 November: *Mitzvah Day (10:00) at WPC

Friday 24 November: *Kabbalat Shabbat Service including November birthday blessings (18:00) *Kids’ Club (18:00)

Saturday 25 November: *Cheder (8:30) *Shabbat morning service (10:00) *Kids’ service and activities (10:00)

Friday 1 December: *Kabbalat Shabbat Service followed by a l’chaim (18:00) *Kids’ Club (18:00)

Saturday 2 December: *Cheder (8:30) *Torah Breakfast (8:45) *Shabbat morning service including the Bar Mitzvah of Jamie Franklin (10:00) *Kids’ service and activities (10:00)

Netzer Beyachad Service

Our Beyachad service

this month will be led by

Netzer in anticipation of

their upcoming summer

camp (machaneh) from

12—26 December.

Please join our choir, Netzer and the

rest of the congregation for a

wonderful service filled with music,

prayer and fun.

The service will be followed by a light

pizza supper.

We will begin at 6pm.

Jewish Philosophy Shiurim

This Saturday (18 Nov) we will resume

our classes on Jewish Philosophy with

Brett Steingo.

This takes place immediately after the

Shabbat morning service.

If you would like to be added to the

email list please contact the office

during the week.

This Sunday 19 November is

International Mitzvah Day. The SAUPJ

Gauteng committee has organised the

project for the day; we will be cleaning

up the Wall of Remembrance at West

Park Cemetery.

We will meet at the Ohel at 10:00 and

head off to clean until 12:00pm.

Please bring buckets, cleaning cloths,

hats, sunscreen, and water as well as

any other cleaning equipment. For

any more info, please speak to Roger

Scheuble.

Please note that most parts of Jan

Smuts Ave. will be closed on this

Sunday due to the 947 cycle race, so

please ensure you calculate an

alternate route to get to WPC. Route

information and help is available on

http://www.cyclechallenge.co.za/

residents

BIRTHDAYS

Yom Huledet Sameach to the

follow members:

Sydney Nomis Tony Rubin

Saul Shagam Selwyn Shagam Doug Smollan Jacqui Gaillard Dylan Gaillard Sandy Bruhns

Haydn Goldman Dr Arnold Levin Derrick Selvan

Jodi Jankelowitz

CHILDREN UNDER 14:

Kate Beerman

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Refuah Sheleimah/Speedy Recovery

Please contact our office to report illness and advise whether you would like a visit

from our Chesed team or from the Rabbi.

Arthur Kruger

Arnold Levin

Carol & Peter Alexander

Cynthia Kahn (mother of

Jeremy Kahn)

Keith Falcke

Helen Berzen

Marilyn Trujillo

Michelle Klipin

Peter Raphaely

Rosemary Ndlovu

Sally Steingo

Shelly Anne Jutan

Tony Greenberg (brother-in-

law of Myrna Margo)

Elly Broomberg remembered by Rodney Broomberg Siah Alec Lurie remembered by Dr David Lurie Gertie Silverman remembered by Karen Bass Keith Smith remembered by Molly Smith, Brendan, Jeremy, Matthew,

Candace, Kelsey, Gabrielle and Allyson Smith Richie Taitz remembered by Mike Taitz and Bradley Taitz Tarryn Taitz remembered by Mike Taitz and Bradley Taitz Marcus Weitzmann remembered by Ashley Sweke Mel Hill remembered by Di Kuhlenthal Dr Hugh Alec Benjamin remembered by Myrna Margo Henry Alexander remembered by Peter Alexander Fritz Peiser remembered by Monica Solomon Dorothy Sobel remembered by Gerald Sobel Stanley Kronson remembered by Daryl Kronson Fritz Perlstein remembered by Sybil Perlstein Betty (Rebecca) Levy remembered by Dr Arnold Levin Alec Egnal remembered by the Egnal family

Zichronam livracha, May their memory be for a blessing.

Weekly Yahrzeits

Thank You To Netzer for running the Kabbalat Shabbat service and Brett Steingo & David Woolf for leading the

Shacharit and Torah service this week. To Lauren Kupritz for the donation of platters and vases for the Kehillah kitchen. To Bet David sponsoring the Pizza’s on Friday night.

Pictured: The last two Bnei

Mitzvot we’ve had at Bet

David.

Left: Brandon Chatzkelowitz,

the Chatzkelowitz family and

Rabbi Schell at Brandon’s

BarMi.

Right: Jessica Bennett and

Rabbi Schell at her Bati

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One day, Jacob was making a stew when his brother Esau came in from a long day of being in the field and… "Esau said to Jacob, 'Pour ... me ... some of that red stuff for I am exhausted.' Jacob said, 'Sell ... your birthright to me.' ....Esau said, '...I am going to die, so of what use to me is a birthright?' " (Genesis 25:30-32)

Why would someone sell his birthright, which was worth an incalculable amount both spiritually and monetarily, for a bowl of stew? Esau gladly did so, and then justified it because one day he was going to pass away...

Sadly, this is a similar rationale that we use ourselves when we want to engage in any unhealthy behavior. We all live with a constant inner struggle between having immediate gratification or thinking about the future. But healthy decisions can only be made when

someone lives with the awareness that their choices have a direct impact on their life. This "tomorrow filter" is what all of your desired actions need to pass through.

Many smokers rationalise their habit by declaring that, "we're all going to die of something ... I might as well enjoy myself." If you push that faulty logic a little further, they might as well live their entire lives just as recklessly. How about only eating foods that are loaded with sugar or fat? Or maybe experiment with drugs after a long, hard day.

The problem with all of this is there is a tomorrow, and it's precisely how you live today that will determine this tomorrow. Pointing out someone you know who never got sick and lived to 129 years old on a diet of whiskey, steak and cigars doesn't give you the freedom to live recklessly and without limits. In fact, it's actually these stories that give you true freewill to choose a correct and healthy path.

Esau cared only about what he wanted now. There was no thinking about tomorrow. This kind of thinking can lead us to do anything we feel like doing and then proudly and confidently, justify our behavior.

Our tradition teaches that we can only truly feel great when we sacrifice short-term pleasure by investing in our future and doing what's right. Our Jewish tradition set up a system that demands that we grow; and this can only happen through being aware of temptations and doing what's right. Then the lasting joy we‘ll own forever will be on a stratospheric higher level than the temporary and fleeting pleasure we passed up. Today for tomorrow.

Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Adrian M Schell

(Source: Adam Lieberman / Picture: Esau Sells His Birthright for Pottage of Lentils by Gerard Hoet (1648-1733))

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‘Parashat Toldot: Living For Tomorrow’ Torah Reading

Shabbat Toldot

Genesis 25:19–28:9

Reading: Gen 26:13-23

Plaut p.176; Hertz p.96

Haftarah: Malachi 1:1 -

2:7 Plaut p.191; Hertz

p.102

Rosh Chodesh Kislev is

on Sunday

Summary:

* Rebekah has twins,

Esau and Jacob. (25:19-

26)

* Esau gives Jacob his

birthright in exchange for

some stew. (25:27-34)

* King Abimelech is led to

think that Rebekah is

Isaac's sister and later

finds out that she is really

his wife. (26:1-16)

* Isaac plans to bless

Esau, his firstborn.

Rebekah and Jacob

deceive Isaac so that

Jacob receives the

blessing. (27:1-29)

* Esau threatens to kill

Jacob, who then flees to

Haran. (27:30-45)

Tree Of Life—Eitz Chayim

Please advise the office if

your loved one’s leaf from

the Tree Of Life is

damaged or missing. In the

new year we will be

replacing and/or fixing the

Tree Of Life, as it is an

integral part of Bet David.

Feedback on the new shul from the ManCom In October we requested comments from our members regarding the new shul. We would like to thank those of you that provided feedback. We received a lot of very encouraging input and suggestions as well as some observations and complaints. All the comments received have been collated and the information has been provided to both Mancom and the Trustees. In due course we will provide further feedback in this regard. Once again, thank you to all those who participated.

Friday evening: Kabbalat Shabbat: 18:00

Kids’ Club Youth Activities: 18:00—19:00 (for ages 3 –10) weekly with Kendyll,

Shabbat Beyachad: 18:00 (followed by a light ‘pizza’ supper) 17 November

Monthly Birthday Blessings: 24 November

Shabbat Morning: 8:30—12:00 Cheder (last cheder for 2017— 25 Nov)

8:45 Torah Breakfast (2 Dec)

10:00 Shacharit Service

10:00—12:00 Children’s service and activities with Kendyll every Saturday

Bet David Kehillah monthly meeting: 10 January 2018 at 10:00 (all welcome)

Rabbi Adrian M Schell : rabbi.schell@betdavid.org.za (for emergencies SMS 076 448 6672)

Office: admin1@betdavid.org.za (Glynnis); admin2@betdavid.org.za (Sharon)

Management Committee: mancom@betdavid.org.za

Bookkeeper: accounts@betdavid.org.za (Diane)

Youth: youth@betdavid.org.za (Kendyll)

+27 11 783 7117 (Mon - Thurs 9:00 - 14:30; Fri & Erev Yom Tov 9:00 - 13:00

www.betdavid.org.za / http://www.facebook.com/BetDavidSandton CSO 24 Hour Emergency 086 18 000 18 / Hatzolah 0860 100 101

Banking Details: Acc name: Bet David ; Branch: FNB Wierda Valley ; Acc no: 59210012529 (IBT no: 260950)

Regular Shabbat Service Info

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Classifieds: Please remember that every third AdKan of the month will include a

classifieds section. Should you wish to place an advert, send it through to Kendyll.

A donation to the shul, in lieu of payment will be appreciated. The next issue will

go out on next week, Thursday 23 November.

Potential book club: If anyone would like to join a book club during the week, once

a month, please give you name to the office.

Kehillah

TAKE HOME ORDERS FROM THE BET DAVID KITCHEN: Weekly orders must be placed by Monday (for collection on Friday). To place an order, call Sharon (office) or email to admin2@betdavid.org.za FEEDING SCHEME FOOD COLLECTION: The next collection will be on Sunday 26 November. Please contact Lesley Rosenberg on 0832366823 if you are able to assist for an hour or more at PnP South Rd, Hyde Park or Morningside. KEHILLAH BANKING DETAILS: For brocha payments, take-home orders or donations to Kehillah: Bet David Sisterhood Nedbank Sandton Acc no: 1970 476 214 IBT no: 197005. Ref: Brocha @ Bet David

SECURITY REQUEST:

For security reasons

please will all

congregants reverse

park on shul grounds.

This is to ensure a

quick and easy exit in

case of any

emergency.

Notices

Kehillah Christmas Party Appeal

Every year our Kehillah hosts an end of year

party for 300 children from the Leamogetswe

Feeding scheme in Alex.

The children are given a fun party with food and

drinks as well as party packs with soap,

toothpaste, facecloths and other items to take

home.

Any donations towards these packs and food for

this party, will be greatly appreciated. Please

use Sisterhood’s account (details below) or cash

via the office.

Bet David Sisterhood Nedbank Sandton Acc no: 1970 476 214 IBT no: 197005. Ref: Xmas Party Donation/name