9 / 10 March 2018 ד ׳׳ בסKOL KINLOSS NEWSLETTER OF FINCHLEY SYNAGOGUE SHABBAT AT KINLOSS WWW.KINLOSS.ORG.UK Shabbat commences at 5:40pm and terminates at 6:43pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat at 5:40pm Mevarachim Hachodesh / Shabbat Parah HASHKAMA 7:45am in the Liora Graham Beit Hamidrash, followed by Kiddush and a short shiur. THE MINYAN 9:15am in the Nissan and Rifca Deal Hall. Kriat Hatorah by Jay and Charlie Kamiel. Rabbi Lawrence will speak. SEPHARDI SERVICE 9:00am in the Sephardi Synagogue, led by Rabbi Heller and Reuben Gorji. MAIN SYNAGOGUE 9:15am led by Chazan Eli Sufrin. Rabbi Laitner will speak. Veyakhel-Pekudei SHABBAT LEARNING AT KINLOSS Friday night 5:40pm Mincha followed by Kabbalat Shabbat D’var Torah by Rabbi Lawrence Shabbat Morning 8:30am: Sephardi Synagogue Talmud Tractate Berachot by Rabbi Heller 8:45am: Deal Hall Rambam: The Laws of Shabbat by Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum 8:30am: Youth Breakfast Banter Breakfast and Parasha Shiur Benchers Cafe with Barry Colman 10:30 - 10:45am: in the Rabbi’s Office Study Group with Rabbi Laitner titled “Insights into the Haggadah” Shabbat Afternoon 12:40pm Early Mincha No Bnei Akiva until after Pesach 4:45pm: Daf Yomi Shiur in the Nemetnejad Room 5:45pm: Mincha followed by Shiur by Rabbi Nisan Andrews titled “The Mitzvot of Pesach” 6:43pm: Ma’ariv There will be a Kiddush in the Kinloss Suite this week at the end of the Services sponsored by Angela, Ian and Abe Kamiel to celebrate Charlie and Jay’s Barmitzvah YOUTH SERVICE 9:00am will be visiting Rubens House Care Home to support their Minyan. We will be leaving from outside the Youth Flat at 9am prompt, passing Parkway Bakery at 9:15am. פקודי- ויקהלThis week’s newsletter is sponsored by Linda Lew in loving memory of her husband, Jonathan Lew (a”h) on the occasion of his yahrzeit THE KIDS’ MINYAN 10:45am in the Newman Room, Yrs 5 and 6 כ״ג אדר תשע״חMazeltov to Charlie and Jay Kamiel on their Barmitzvahs
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9 / 10 March 2018
KOL KINLOSSבס׳׳דNEWSLETTER OF FINCHLEY SYNAGOGUE
SHABBAT AT KINLOSS
WWW.KINLOSS.ORG.UKShabbat commences at 5:40pm and terminates at 6:43pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat at 5:40pm Mevarachim Hachodesh / Shabbat Parah
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 Jay and Charlie Kamiel. Rabbi Lawrence will speak.
SEPHARDI SERVICE 9:00amin the Sephardi Synagogue, led by Rabbi Heller and Reuben Gorji.
MAIN SYNAGOGUE 9:15amled by Chazan Eli Sufrin. Rabbi Laitner will speak.
Veyakhel-Pekudei
SHABBAT LEARNING AT KINLOSS
Friday night 5:40pm Mincha followed by Kabbalat Shabbat
D’var Torah by Rabbi Lawrence
Shabbat Morning8:30am: Sephardi Synagogue
Talmud Tractate Berachot by Rabbi Heller
8:45am: Deal HallRambam: The Laws of Shabbat
by Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum
8:30am: Youth Breakfast Banter Breakfast and Parasha Shiur
Benchers Cafe with Barry Colman
10:30 - 10:45am: in the Rabbi’s OfficeStudy Group with Rabbi Laitner titled
“Insights into the Haggadah”
Shabbat Afternoon12:40pm Early Mincha
No Bnei Akiva until after Pesach
4:45pm: Daf Yomi Shiur in the Nemetnejad Room
5:45pm: Mincha followed by Shiur by Rabbi Nisan Andrews titled
“The Mitzvot of Pesach”
6:43pm: Ma’ariv
There will be a Kiddush in the Kinloss Suite this week at the end of the Services
sponsored by Angela, Ian and Abe Kamiel
to celebrate Charlie and Jay’s Barmitzvah
YOUTH SERVICE 9:00amwill be visiting Rubens House Care Home to support their Minyan. We will be leaving from outside the Youth Flat at 9am prompt, passing Parkway Bakery at 9:15am.
ויקהל-פקודי
This week’s newsletter is sponsored by Linda Lew in loving memory of her husband, Jonathan Lew (a”h) on the occasion of his yahrzeit
THE KIDS’ MINYAN 10:45amin the Newman Room, Yrs 5 and 6
כ״ג אדר תשע״ח
Mazeltov to Charlie and Jay Kamiel on their Barmitzvahs
Some Thoughts on the SidraBY RABBI MICHAEL LAITNER
VAYAKHEL-PEKUDE STATISTICSFor the double sidrot of Vayakhel and Pekudei and the special Maftir of Hachodesh we read a staggering 234 verses. (The shortest single sidra is Vayelech with 30 verses and the longest single sidra is Naso with 176 verses).
Page No. SONCINO HERTZ ARTSCROLL
Sidra 573 373 516
Maftir 386 253 348
Haftarah 1195 1001 1218
Building Holiness
“And Moses saw the entirety of the work, and behold, they had performed it as God had commanded - so had they done - and Moses blessed them” (Shemot 39.43)
The Mishkan (Tabernacle), is now completed. Two questions immediately emerge from the text. Stated chronologically, why is the description of performance repeated, and what was the blessing that Moses gave?
We will look at the second question initially.
Rashi explains that Moses’ blessing was that the Divine Presence should rest over their work, invoking a verse found at the end of Psalm 90 and said in Shabbat morning prayers (p. 338 in the green Siddur).
This is one of the 11 Psalms in the Book of Tehilim (Psalms) attributed to Moses, as noted by Rashi in his commentary to that Psalm. Those 11 Psalms correspond to the 11 tribes blessed by Moses in the Sidra of Vezot HeBeracha (Devarim chapter 33).
Rabbi Shlomo Efraim, commenting on our verse in his 16th century work, “Keli Yakar”, sees the construction of the Mishkan and the blessing as repairing the damage caused by the building of the golden calf. Ironically, perhaps the golden calf was a catalyst for the construction of the Mishkan, as people needed a designated place where they could pray communally.
This emphasises the power of community and shul. It is a place where our very presence by itself provides the setting to enable all present to flourish, a process enhanced by our active participation.
Turning to the first question, Keli Yakar notes that the description of performance could also hint that the Jews carried out similar activities in both the construction of the Mishkan and the building of the golden calf. Moses prayed that in building the Mishkan, the people’s activities and motivations would be correct, worthy of receiving God’s blessing.
Keli Yakar concludes by noting that Moses prayed that the correct approach to constructing the Mishkan would lead to the realisation of one of the earliest verses describing the Mishkan, “And they shall make me a Mishkan and I will dwell amongst them”, (Shemot 25:8). Proper construction of the Mishkan, the very opposite of the construction of the golden calf, could demonstrate the worthiness of the people for God’s Presence to dwell within them.
May we emulate this to the best of our ability in our shuls.
After the Golden Calf comes the Cleansing Cow Parashat Parah is the third of the four special Shabbatot which fall around Purim (Shekalim, Zachor, Parah and HaChodesh). Shekalim is normally read before Rosh Chodesh Adar. Zachor is always the Shabbat before Purim and the remaining two fall on the Shabbatot on or before Rosh Chodesh Nisan. They are normally spread over five or occasionally six weeks. Unlike Shabbat Hagadol (the Shabbat immediately preceding Pesach) each has its own special Maftir and Haftorah.
Shekalim reminds us of the obligation to bring the Half-Shekel used to purchase communal offerings; Zachor, of the mitzvah to remember and blot out Amalek; Parah of the Red Heifer and HaChodesh of the sanctification of the New Moon of Nisan, our responsibility to manage our calendar and readying ourselves for Pesach ahead of redemption.
The timely leining of these parshiyot precedes the institution of our annual Torah cycle. The four parshiyot and holiday readings are identified in the Talmud (Megilla 29a). A triennial Torah cycle was prevalent in Eretz Yisrael and annual cycle in Babylon.
Every year we are punctilious to announce that special attention should be paid to the reading of Zachor; each word should be heard and correctly enunciated as it is a specific Torah requirement to hear the pessukim fulfilling our responsibility, reminding us of the evil of Amalek. Indeed, in leap years, where Zachor falls 13 months after the previous reading, there is Rabbinic discussion over the potential obligation to have a special reading a month early so that no twelvemonth is Zachor-free. Ultimately, in those years we rely on the reading of those verses when they appear at the end of Parashat Ki Tetze.
According to some authorities, Parashat Parah is also a Torah requirement and special attention should be taken (Shulchan Aruch OC 146:2 / 685:7) though the Mishna Berura (146:13 / 685:15) holds with those opinions that it is Rabbinic. Nonetheless, particular attention should be paid
and, in some communities, Parah was only leined by older Baalei Keriah.
The Maftir of Parah (Bemidbar 19:1-22) explains the purification process necessary to cleanse oneself from ritual impurity so that one can bring the sacrificial offerings into the Temple. Essential to this were the ashes of the rare red heifer. The preparation of the ashes is described as a Chok, one of those laws which we could not evince nor explain through the logic that it benefits society, the Mishpatim, or reminds us of Hashem’s Agency in our history, the Eiduyot). Counterintuitively, the preparation of the cleansing ashes renders the person who does the preparation tamei (ritually impure).
In the recent monthly “Chance to Remember and Reflect” we looked at coping with smachot and chagim without a loved one – these are particularly difficult times when we remember or would most wish for their presence. Our next meeting will be Sunday 25th March at 9am. There’s no need to RSVP but it is helpful if you let Rochelle in the office know that you are interested.
Also, please be in touch with us if you know of people who require any particular assistance over Pesach or if you are able to host or assist others over this time.
My next “Monthly Munch” with the pre-Bar / Bat Mitzvah group will be Sunday 18th March at 9am. It is great to see some of the families joining us for Shacharit and some of the young men in their still-shiny Tefillin!
Please do sign up for the Berlin Trip 10-11 June. Closing date for bookings is 14th March.
Shabbat Shalom
Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence
THIS WEEK’S HAFTORAH BY RABBI ANDREWS This week’s Haftorah from the 36th chapter of Yichezkel (Ezekiel) is paired with the special Maftir reading for Parshat Parah. In this Haftorah, the prophet tells us that God is concerned with the reputation of His name. For His sake alone God will bring the people back together and purify them. God will give them a new heart, and return the holy spirit to them so that the people follow and faithfully observe God’s laws. God will also purify them: “I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and you shall be clean” (36:25).
When the people have been gathered in the Land of Israel, there will be abundant grain crops, and trees filled with fruit so that the people will never again be humiliated in front of the other nations. Ruined places will be rebuilt, and small settlements will be full of people. Thus, the peoples around Israel will see the rewards that God bestows upon his nation.
In the final two verses of the haftarah God promises to multiply the people “like sheep” and this he will do for “their sake” (36:37). Jerusalem will be full of people who will all know that the Lord is God.
This reading is thematically connected to Parshat Parah. Parshat Parah presents an ancient rite of purification for those who have come in contact with the dead. The Haftorah foretells how Israel will be purified by God, and in fact brought back to life with a new heart and a new spirit.
If you find yourself at Kinloss over the course of the day, please stop by the office to say hello! I can usually be found there during the regular office hours (except Thursday).
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* Mazeltov to Angela & Ian along with Abe. Mazeltov also to grandparents Helen Kamiel and Michelle & Rodney Berkeley. Remembering the late Joe Kamiel z’’l at this special time.
* Mazeltov to Moishe Sampson (Daf Yomi Maggid Shiur) on his marriage to Yocheved Morrison.
CHARLIE KAMIELMazeltov to Charlie on his Barmitzvah
Charlie has a twin brother Jay, and younger brother Abe, and he attends JFS
Charlie’s hobbies include karate, cycling and baking.
As part of Charlie’s Charity work for his Barmitzvah, he has participated in Boys Town
Jerusalem, 13 for 13 Project.
JAY KAMIELMazeltov to Jay on his Barmitzvah
Jay has a twin brother Charlie, and younger brother Abe, and he attends JFS
Jay’s hobbies include running, baking and reading.
As part of Jay’s Charity work for his Barmitzvah, he has participated in Boys Town
Jerusalem, 13 for 13 Project.
Thank you to Edit and David Elek for hosting the The Kinloss Cares Purim Tea. A good time was had by all.
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KINLOSS FAMILY SERVICE : DAVENING WITH OUR CHILDRENWILL BE HELD NEXT SHABBAT 17TH MARCH 2018
AT 10:15AM IN THE KINLOSS SUITE
WEDNESDAY 14TH MARCH 2018 12:15pm - Parasha Shiur with Rabbi Nisan Andrews
1:00pm - Mincha 1:15pm Speaker - Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence in the Liora Graham Beit Hamidrash
Cost: £5, payable on the door, includes a light lunchor to book, please email [email protected] or call us on 020 8349 5269
Breakfast Banter 8.30am in Benchers Café – Breakfast and Parsha ShiurThis Shabbat we will be supporting the Minyan at Rubens House Care Home
We will be leaving from outside the Youth Flat at 9am prompt, passing Parkway Bakery at 9.15am (ish)We will return to Kinloss for 12pm
Year 11 Shabbat Lunch 12.30 – 3pm in the Youth Flat
Club 78 is Going Ice-Skating!Saturday 10th March
8 – 10pm @ Alexandra Palace Ice RinkBook tickets at www.kinloss.org.uk/skating78
£10 per person
Kinloss Club is Going to the MoviesSunday 11th March
5 – 7pmNemetnejad Room at Kinloss
£5 including pizza supperBook your tickets at www.kinloss.org.uk/kcmovie
Learn2VolunteerTuesday 13th March, 7.30 – 9pm
For youth in years 9 & 10, Alternate Tuesday nightsWorking with Project Impact we have put together a programme designed to teach the importance and
need of volunteering in the local, wider and international communities £50 per person, recognised by Duke Of Edinburgh Award for Volunteering Bronze & Silver
Register at www.kinloss.org.uk/L2VLearn2Volunteer continues Tuesday 20th March
Bat Mitzvah ProgrammeThe Kinloss Bat Mitzvah programme provides an opportunity to share engaging Jewish experiences and help to develop and strengthen a personal sense of Jewish identity through activities and discussion on
ancient and modern ideas.Stream a) Text based learning programme exploring leading female figures in Jewish history.
Next Session, Wednesday 11th April, 7.30 – 9pm in the Nemetnejad RoomStream b) Informal learning programme exploring Judaism for teenage girls.
This Wednesday, 14th March 7.30 – 8.30pm in the Nemetnejad RoomFor further information and to register please visit www.kinloss.org.uk/batmitzvah
Bar Mitzvah ProgrammeWednesday, 14th March
7.45 – 9pm in the Liora Graham Beit HamidrashWe will be making a siyum in celebration of completing the Bar Mitzvah Programme
Daf YummyThursdays during term time
Join us every Thursday evening from 7.45 – 9pm in the Liora Graham Beit HaMidrashas we tuck into fresh Pizza and learn the ‘Daf’ in Gemara Succah and topical Jewish subjects
Girls and Boys years in school years 8 - 11£5 per person, includes Pizza, chips and drinks
Rabbi’s Monthly MunchJoin Rabbi Lawrence for Davening, breakfast and a morning schmooze!
Sunday 18th March - Second Shacharit 8.15am in the Liora Graham Beit HaMidrashParents and boys & girls in years 7 & 8.
Pre-Bar Mitzvah boys are encouraged to bring tefillin with them.
Save the Date! Survivor DinnerFriday 20th April
School Years 9 - 13
Shabbat ShalomBaz, Chaz, Micholi and Amalia [email protected] 07792 460091
KINLOSS NOTICE BOARD
THANK YOU TO:
* Security Team 1. If you have any queries, please speak to Martin Shiers on 07831 836 031, or email [email protected]
* Michael Goldman, Dalia Hakimian, Rakel Bassalian of The Welcoming Committee
* Kiddush Rota Team
Joshua Beenstock (9) Jason Fouladbakhsh (9)Noam Greenaway (9) Sasha Spencer (5)Milo Burns (10) Anoushka Druce (5)Samuel Ellis (11) Molly Grunberg (7)Blake Benjamin (3) Avi Ellis (4)Nathaniel Ardeman (2)
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 Natalie Sommer in the Avram Nemetnejad Room (2nd Floor)School Years 3 - 4 - with Dina Sufrin in the First Floor ClassroomsThe Kids’ Minyan - with Rav Melachi in the Newman RoomYrs 5-6 Children’s Services from 0-School Year 6 will start at 10:45am. All Services to be followed by a Kiddush.
Monday 12 MARCHDavid Elek FatherAudrey Godfrey MotherJean Gray 1st HusbandDeborah Harris HusbandIsaac Symons MotherEsther Yellon Father
Sunday 11 MARCHFay Aarons BrotherMonica Coburn FatherLinda Davis MotherSuzanne Doffman FatherZena Gerstler BrotherLaurence Joseph FatherLinda Lew HusbandLeo Rosenberg BrotherPamela Rubens HusbandEta Weitzman MotherMonty Zeid Brother Friday 16 MARCH
Patricia Burns MotherSylvia Carter MotherAnthony Colton MotherStanley Coorsh BEM FatherEvelyn Greene FatherNeil Nachshen MotherBeatrice Primhak SisterTheresa Shefras BrotherStewart Shrank FatherAdrienne Sussman MBE Father
Shabbat 10 MARCHElizabeth Azizoff FatherBrian Clarke MotherAmanda Davis MotherGloria Kaufman BrotherAnthony Korn FatherMuriel Krieger MotherEve Kugler HusbandMiriam Langdon FatherSharon Lee MotherHarvey Plant Father
BEREAVEMENTS:* Stafford Fertleman on the passing of his sister Vivienne Bentley Z’L* Family of the late Kate Cohen Z’L TOMBSTONE CONSECRATIONS:SUN 25 MAR 12:00pm in Bushey in memory of Walter Toubkin SUN 25 MAR 13:30pm in Waltham Abbey in memory of Dinah ChowcatSUN 15 APRIL 10:00am in Bushey in memory of Alan FoxSUN 6 MAY 11:00am in Bushey in memory of Seymour Kraft
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
Kinloss Cares would like to thank Fred and Sheila Leveson
for hosting Chaps that Chat our men’s discussion group
