EVENTS AT SOUTH HAMPSTEAD

AUTUMN 2013

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YoM KippUr ExplANATorY sErvicE iN ThE shUl MArqUEE:Have you ever found that the words of prayer don’t really move you? Enjoy a dedicated Explanatory Service in which you can explore the depth and experience the spirituality of the Yom Kippur prayers. This will be led by Rabbi Dov Cowan of the JLE at the following times: Kol Nidrei Night at 8pm; Yom Kippur Mussaf at 2pm; and Neilah at 6.45pm.

ThE Big DEBATE! YoM KippUr 2.00pM iN ThE shUl hAll:This Yom Kippur have your say on whether acts of martyrdom are considered Holy Death or Religious Extremism. Suicide bombers were not the first to contemplate sacrificing their lives for a perceived holy cause. God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac to test his belief in Him. This is a central theme of the High Holiday services. How does Jewish and contemporary thought deal with such religious acts? What’s your view?

cATch A BrEAK, cATch A…Yom Kippur 3.30pm The Yom Kippur afternoon break is famous for the engaging Q & A session which takes place at the main shul. Alternatively you can choose to relax with a shiur at the Britannia Hotel.

JoNAh?! YoM KippUr 5pM iN ThE shUl hAll: This is amongst the most dramatic and meaningful books in Jewish literature. You can hear it read in shul or join David Turner for insights and reflections which will enable you to really get to grips with this event.

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BNEi AKivA sUccAh crAWl: on First Day Succot ,19th September at 3.30 pm

coMMUNAl lUNch: on Second Day Succot, 20th September after Shul Service in the Hall.Please contact the Shul office to book your place.

spEciAl chilDrENs DANciNg: Simchat Torah Evening, 26th September at 6.00 pm

frEE coMMUNAl DiNNEr: after Hakafot on Simchat Torah evening & kiddush after shul service during the day.

siMchAT TorAh BrEAKfAsT: for women and girls in the hall on Simchat Torah morning from 9.45 – 10.45, featuring talks by Kallot Torah and Bereshit, Wendy Filer and Nicola Rosenfelder

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SHAbbAT MOrNiNgEarly Bird Shiur

SHAbbAT AfTErNOONWomens Group

Topic:Tanach and Talmud conceptual and textual study; Chassidic philosophy conceptual and textual study.

Time: Same as Mincha

LocaTion: SHY Room

RebbeTzin Lynndy Levin

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Dvar Torah

Topic: Insights on the Parsha

Time: After Shul Service

LocaTion: Main Shul

pResenTed by membeRs of The communiTy

SHAbbAT AfTErNOONNach Shiur

Topic: The Book of Samuel

Time: between mincha and maariv

LocaTion: shul hall

Rabbi shLomo Levin

Topic: Parsha Commentaries

Time: 9am

LocaTion: Main Shul

Rabbi shLomo Levin

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klyMONDAy EVENiNg

Topic: Living with the weekly Torah portion

Time: 8 - 9pm

LocaTion: Home of Alexandra and Andrew Maurice30 Ornan Rd. NW3 4SE

LeveL: Text based accessible to all levels

Rabbi eLi Levin WEDNESDAy EVENiNg

Topic: Talmud Shiur (men only)

Time: 7.45pm

LocaTion: Shul Flat

LeveL: Text based accessible to all levels

Rabbi noRman TuRneR

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DEbbiE MEyER has a degree in Law from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and qualified as a solicitor both in israel and the UK.She is a graduate of the LSJS Susi Bradfield Women Educators’ Fel-lowships. She is interested in the characters and per-sonalities in Tanach and the portrayal of women and women’s issues. She has taught and developed courses on King David, King Solomon, Joshua, Judges and the women of Tanach.

DATE : Sunday 6th Ocober

TOPic: Yonatan: The Best Friend

TiME: 7:30pm dinner; 8:15pm talk

LOcATiON: SHY Room

DEBBIE MEYER

Yonatan, best friend of David and son of King Saul is a complex character. We will

explore his portrayal in the Book of Samuel and the difficult and dangerous role

that he plays in the power struggle for the throne of Israel.

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DEbbiE MEyER has a degree in Law from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and qualified as a solicitor both in israel and the UK.She is a graduate of the LSJS Susi Bradfield Women Educators’ Fel-lowships. She is interested in the characters and per-sonalities in Tanach and the portrayal of women and women’s issues. She has taught and developed courses on King David, King Solomon, Joshua, Judges and the women of Tanach.

DATE : Sunday 3rd November

TOPic: Malki Tzedek, the first priest of the Bible - Christian or Jewish?

TiME: 7:30pm dinner; 8:15pm talk

LOcATiON: SHY Room

RafI ZaRuM

Was Malki Tzedek the first priest of God or a rogue king? Come and hear how he faced Avraham but was found lacking. A key character in both Judaism and Christianity.... We will study various midrashim to understand how this character has been used and abused.

Discover a forgotten biblical character who challenged the

rabbis to really understand God’s essence. Enoch’s existence

spawned books and books of apocryphal stories about

angels and heavenly matters, and encouraged Maimonides

to redefine the nature of idolatry.

DATE : Tuesday 3rd December

TOPic: Enoch

TiME: 7:30pm dinner; 8:15pm talk

LOcATiON: SHY Room

SIMON COOPER

MONthlY PROgRaMME IN CONjuNCtION wIth lSjS lOOkINg at PERSONalItIES IN taNaCh

DR SiMON COOpER has a phD in

theology from King’s College London

and is the author of ‘Contemporary

Covenantal Thought’. He lectures

and educates widely throughout the

Jewish community and specialises in

modern Jewish philosophy.

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RAbbi DR RApHAEL ZARUM is Dean of the London School of Jewish Studies. He has an MA in Education, a phD in Theoretical physics, is a graduate of the Mandel Leadership institute in Jerusalem, and was recently ordained as a rabbi by Emeritus Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks after completing the London Montefiore Semicha Programme.

1st oct. GrowinG up:

‘The Golden formative years’

By Rivki Litwin

Rivki Litwin is a well-known group therapist with over 30 years

experience, specialising in parenting and relationship guidance. Based in London, she also lectures, counsels and

teachers further afield.

8th oct. The early years:‘Babies Know!’

By Dr. Yehudi Gordon & Kitty Hagenbach

Discover the latest scientific insights into babies’ sensitivity, brain development and behaviour. It will help you to understand your baby and enjoy strong lasting bonds. You’ll never look at a baby the same

way again…

Dr Yehudi Gordon, fondly known as the ‘Baby Guru’ is a highly experienced gynaecologist and Active Birth pioneer. Kitty Hagenbach is an expert in peri-natal

and family psychology. She has an incredible ability to communicate with babies, to

tune into the ‘baby’ inside every adult, and to guide and

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time: 7.45 Location: SHY Room chaRge: £5 per session

A dynamic series to enrich your life& invigorate your soul.

5 Tuesdays in October with world renowned presenters & delicious homemade soup to make this Autumn one to remember.

29th oct. The full Bloom

years: ‘finding time for myself’ striking the balance between supporting ageing

parents and a young familyBy Sonia Douek and Susan Dawson

Sonia Doeuk and Susan Dawson have extensive experience in this field. Sonia is Head of Volunteering

and Community Development at Jewish Care. Her role includes taking the lead for ‘Ageing Well’ and

‘Age Friendly Communities.’

Susan is a Community Support and Advice Worker on the Jewish Care

Family Carers’ Team.

22nd oct. my TeenaGer:

‘Talking to our teenagers about intimacy and sexuality’

By Dr. Yocheved Debow

Dr Yocheved Debow is the author of the recently published book, Talking about

Intimacy and Sexuality. Dr. Debow holds a doctorate from Bar Ilan University’s School

of Education. Her research focuses on sexuality and intimacy education in the

Modern Orthodox community for which she received both the President’s Award

and a Schupf Fellowship.

15th oct. younG

professional days:‘Creating the mix of working

hard, playing hard and meeting that perfect match’

Juggling all these aspects of this stage in life and keeping the balls in the air is challenging and

frequently leaves one questioning if we are getting it right. How do we know if we are and what do we do if not? This session will explore, from a Jewish perspective, this and other relevant issues that

affect the life of the hard working and hard playing single person. The session is not

simply a lecture but an interactive discussion and will include an

open Q&A at the end.

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5 Tuesdays in October with world renowned presenters & delicious homemade soup to make this Autumn one to remember.

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Join us on this wonderful journey through Jewish history. We will be stopping at all the important points

and meeting Jewish leaders of the time.

TUESDAy 5TH NOVEMbErthe talmudic Era and Birth of jewish law

TUESDAy 12TH NOVEMbErEurope and the golden age of Spanish jewry

TUESDAy 19TH NOVEMbErExpulsion and great leaders of hope

TUESDAy 25TH NOVEMbErthe abyss of Despair and the Rise of Chassidim

TiME: 7:45 pmLOcATiON: SHy room

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tRIPS:

29/09/13,

3/11/13

Learn to

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16/09/13, 30/09/13,

14/10/13, 4/11/13,

18/11/13, 9/12/13SHkoyach:

8/10/13,

5/11/13,

10/12/13

CLUB 78: 22/09/13,

20/10/13, 10/11/13

SHy Jrs Sunday

Hangouts: 22/09/13, 20/10/13,

10/11/13, 8/12/13

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Sunday afternoon 1st Dec 2.30 - 4.30pm

The Chanukah story told through a unique African-Caribbean percussion experience. An interactive show for families of children in primary school culminating with Chanukiah lighting and doughnuts!

Enjoy a short ‘n lively Fri night service together with your fam-ily and friends complete with some delicious chicken soup!

At the shul, 6.30pm on the following dates: 20/9/13 (Sukkot), 11/10/13, 29/11/13 (Chanukah),

10/1/14, 28/2/14

Feature of the term

Not to be missed this winterwarm & wonderful Family Fri nights

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21/22 Eton VillasEton RoadLondon NW3 4SGt: 020 7722 1807f: 020 7586 3459www.southhampstead.org

Rabbi Shlomo and Rebbetzin Lynndy Levin

Rabbi Eli and Rebbetzin Lauren LevinRabbi Shlomo Odze

Administrator Mrs Rachel perez-ArwasOffice hours: 9:30-12:30 Sunday-Friday