KOL KINLOSS כי תצא. Ki Tetze SHABBAT AT KINLOSS. SHABBAT LEARNING AT KINLOSS Friday night. Shabbat Morning. Shabbat Afternoon

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1 KOL KINLOSS NEWSLETTER OF FINCHLEY SYNAGOGUE כי תצא Ki Tetze בס ד 24 / 25 AUGUST 2018 י ד אל ול תשע ח Shabbat commences at 7:50pm and terminates at 8:53pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat at 7:30pm Mazeltov to Joshua Brittan on his Bar Mitzvah. We extend a warm welcome to his family and guests. There will be a Kiddush in the Kinloss Suite this week following the services sponsored by Anthony and Davina Brittan to celebrate Joshua s Barmitzvah SHABBAT AT KINLOSS SHABBAT LEARNING AT KINLOSS Friday night 7:30pm: Mincha followed by Kabbalat Shabbat Shabbat Morning 8:30am: Sephardi Synagogue Talmud Tractate Berachot by Rabbi Heller 8:45am Deal Hall Maimonides: Laws of the Sukkah by Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum There will be no Study Group this week or next week Shabbat Afternoon 6:15pm: Daf Yomi Shiur in the Newman Room 6:45pm: Pre-Mincha Shiur by Rabbi Nisan Andrews titled Completing a tractate with the 10 sons of Rav Papa 7:30pm Mincha followed by Seuda Shlishit jointly sponsored by Daniella Kolodny and Robert Owen to celebrate Robert s 65th birthday and Andrea and Ron Rappoport to celebrate Ron s 2nd Barmitzvah Dr Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz will talk on Berakhah Parties: Good for the Jews?? Everyone is welcome HASHKAMA 7:45am in the Liora Graham Beit Hamidrash, followed by Kiddush and a short shiur. MAIN SYNAGOGUE 9:15am led by Michael Staszewski. Kriat Hatorah by Robert Owen. Rabbi Andrews will speak. THE MINYAN 9:15am in the Nissan and Rifca Deal Hall. Kriat Hatorah by the Barmitzvah Joshua Brittan. Rabbi Laitner will speak. SEPHARDI SERVICE 9:00am in the Sephardi Synagogue, led by Rabbi Heller and Reuben Gorji. YOUTH SERVICE will return on September 8th 8:53pm: Ma ariv

2 Some Thoughts on the Sidra By Rabbi Michael Laitner Kindness: ideal preparation for Rosh Hashanah An Amonite and a Moavite shall not enter into the community of God. Even their tenth generation shall not enter into the community of God. Because they did not come forward to you with bread and water, on the way when you left Egypt and because they hired Bilam ben Be or from Petor in Aram Naharayim to curse you. (Devarim 23:4-5) Amon and Moav were kingdoms situated on the eastern side of the River Jordan, to the north and south of the Dead Sea. Neither those kingdoms nor Moavites or Amonites have survived the sands of history. Why is a failure to offer bread and water to hungry travellers in the desert serious enough to bar entry into the community of God, even up to the 10th generation? The great medieval commentator, Rabbi Ovadia Seforno (aka Seforno ) notes that Moav did in fact offer bread and water but at a price (see Devarim 2:28-29). Moav added to its folly by hiring Bilam to curse us. Amon did not offer any refreshments at all. The Torah lists all of these infractions together to show how serious they were, since the common theme underlying them was a dislike of the Jewish people with intent to cause us harm. Why though is Moav criticised for trying to cut a deal by charging for bread and water? Why should Moav lose out? Another great medieval commentator, Rabbi Moshe ben Nacham (aka Ramban ), notes that both Amon and Moav had benefited from the kindness of Avraham when Avraham went out of his way to help his nephew Lot, such as rescuing Lot after his capture at Sedom (see Bereishit chap. 14). Lot was the founding father of Amon and Moav. Accordingly, the Amonites and Moavites should have repaid the favour to Abraham s descendants, welcoming them with requisite chesed, kindness, rather than charging them. This may be why Amon and Moav are criticised for charging the Jewish people for bread and water. Developing this theme, Rabbi Avigdor Nebenzahl, the rabbi of the Jewish Quarter in the Old City, writes that Moav and Amon s lack of chesed is what stops them from entering the community of God (see the start of our quoted verses). Chesed is an inherent part of a Jew. Internalising our commitment to chesed, and putting it into practice through performing acts of kindness with particular attention to doing so as a mitzvah, is especially important preparation for Rosh Hashanah as we seek to strengthen mitzvah commitment at the core of our daily activities. Ki Tetze Statistics Mitzvot: 74 of the 613 mitzvot, 27 positive & 47 prohibitions Verses: 110 (28th longest of the 54 Sidrot) Words: 1582 (23rd longest). Letters: 5856 (26th longest) Haftarah: 10 verses Page No. SONCINO HERTZ ARTSCROLL Sidra Haftarah

3 Shabbat with Dr Avivah Zornberg 31 st Aug - 1 st Sept Dr Avivah Gottleib Zornberg is one of the remarkable Torah teachers of her generation. Her unique blend of brilliant literary insights and theological wisdom, is derived from a lifelong immersion in rabbinic traditions and lore. With amazing literary sensitivity, Zornberg ingeniously breathes new life into the Biblical narrative. Her vibrant spirit, charming personality, and infectious enthusiasm for the Bible draw her readers into the search for meaning where real life and the biblical story intersect. Dr Zornberg studied Torah with her father, the distinguished Dayan Gottleib z l in Glasgow. She holds a PhD in English Literature from Cambridge University. She is a prolific writer and highly acclaimed lecturer. Shabbat Lunch: Avivah in discussion with Rabbi Lawrence Book Now: members and non-members Friday 31 st August 6:30pm: Jonah, a Fantasy of Flight Shabbat 1 st September 7:30pm: Let me see that Good Land! - The Story of Human Life First Night Dinner in the Succah Sunday 23rd September Enjoy a delicious meal and a great Succot atmosphere in our spacious Succah, hosted by Rabbi Nisan and Hannah Andrews. Dinner costs 20 per adult and 15 per child, aged between Pre-booking is essential, by Tuesday 18th September. Services start at 6.45pm followed by dinner at 7.45pm. In the unfortunate event of rain, dinner will take place in the Deal Halls.

4 ARMISTICE CENTENARY CIVIC SERVICE Sunday 11 th November 7pm pm Kinloss will be hosting a Civic Service marking the centenary of the Armistice on the evening of 11 th November. The service will be conducted by Rabbi Lawrence in conjunction with the Worshipful the Mayor of Barnet, Reuben Thompstone and Mike Freer, MP for Finchley and Golders Green. The service will pay tribute to the soldiers and service personnel who defended our liberty in the Great War as well as honouring the many services which protect and strengthen us in our homes and neighbourhoods every day. Please save the date to show your support. Pre-register at armistice KINLOSS MONDAY BEIT MIDRASH PROGRAMME 3RD SEPTEMBER 2018 AFTER MAARIV APPROX 7:45PM AN OVERVIEW OF ROSH HASHANAH WITH RABBI MICHAEL LAITNER IN THE LIORA GRAHAM BEIT HAMIDRASH ALL WELCOME

5 We are looking for volunteer Fire and Emergency Marshalls. If you would like to more information or to volunteer, please contact Shimon on / We desperately need your help for our security teams!! Become a security volunteer and give ONE HOUR every eight weeks. If you are over 18 and wish to volunteer for our security teams, we provide on-the-job training. To help to provide full security for our busy vibrant community Please contact: securekinloss@yahoo.co.uk or call Martin Shiers on to volunteer and register

6 Yom Kippur Creche Booking Now Open MUST BE PRE-BOOKED ONLINE ONLY For children aged 1 5 Slots of one hour can be booked per child Cost 2.50 per child per session PLEASE NOTE THE CRECHE IS ONLY OPEN TO KINLOSS MEMBERS

7 JOSHUA BRITTAN Mazeltov to Joshua on his Barmitzvah Joshua attends Immanuel College, and has two siblings Tomer and Isaac His hobbies are Cricket, Football, Table Tennis, Surfing, Swimming, Tennis, Drama, Singing and Skateboarding Charity Work for his Barmitzvah, Joshua has begun taking sports related workshops for children and parents through Kisharon at their volunteer run library in Childs Hill and will continue to be involved there * Davina and Anthony Brittan on their son Joshua s Barmitzvah. * Heather and David Grant on the birth of a grandson, a son for Susie and Marc Zaffran, and a brother for Daniel. Mazeltov also to grandparents Fortune and Robert Zaffran. FORTHCOMING EVENTS AT KINLOSS Shabbat 31st August: Scholar in Residence: Dr Avivah Zornberg Monday 8th October: Monday 15th October: Wednesday 17th October: Wednesday 17th October: Thursday 18th October: Thursday 25th October: Sunday 28th October: Sunday 4th November Tuesday 6th November: Sunday 11th November: Wednesday 21st November: Thursday 22nd November: Beit Midrash Programme Commences Trip to Jewish East End & Visit to V and A Museum of Childhood Lunch and Learn Commences Book Soirees Interview with Rev, Giles Fraser Media Debate Trip to the National Holocaust Centre and Museum in Nottingham Kinloss Poland Trip Wednesday 28th November: Book Soirees Sunday 2nd December: Armistice Centenary Civic Service Interview with Trevor Asserson Ovarian Cancer Awareness Evening Chanukah Event

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10 KINLOSS NOTICE BOARD 9:45am Games Room in the Newman Room with Rav Melachi 0-4 year olds with Sara Keen in the Kinloss Suite Foyer Reception up to School Year 2 with Hannah Andrews in the Avram Nemetnejad Room (2nd Floor) School Years with Dina Ellis in the First Floor Classrooms All Children s Services will start at 10:45am followed by Kiddush Mazeltov to the children in our community celebrating their birthdays this week: Alicia Barnett (2) Charlotte Furman (11) Orli White (7) Freddie Fogelman (2) Raya Frenkel (5) Aviya Morris (11) Oliver Wacks (5) Devora Lawrence (11) Lev Morris (4) The next Shared Reading Group will take place on Monday 15th October 2018 at 2:00pm For more information, please speak to: Kate Fulton on or kathrynfulton@hotmail.com THANK YOU TO: * Security Team 6. If you have any queries, please speak to Martin Shiers on , or securekinloss@yahoo.co.uk * Susan Sperber Kosky, Rochelle Belmont and Karen Cooper of The Welcoming Committee * Adrienne Sussman, Judy Krais, Eve Kugler, Clare Lesser, Alicia Lewis, Valerie Selwyn of the Kiddush Rota Team THE SHUL OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 27TH AUGUST WE WILL BE OPEN AS NORMAL AT ALL OTHER TIMES ANIM ZEMIROT CLUB KINLOSS WHISKY SOCIETY 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 SERVICES see front שבת) page) Sun BANK HOLIDAY Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Shacharit 1 Shacharit 2 7:30am 7:30am 7:00am 7:00am 7:00am 7:00am 8:15am 8:30am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am Sephardi Shacharit 8:00am 8:00am 6:45am 6:45am 6:45am 6:45am Mincha & Ma ariv 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30pm

11 NEXT WEEK AT KINLOSS: DAY: COMMUNITY LEARNING: COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES: SUNDAY 08:00am Daf Yomi (NR) MONDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 10:00am Ilana Banana (DH) TUESDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 10:30am Friendship Club (DH) 08:30am Shaarei Teshuvah with R Andrews (BM) 19:45pm Gemorah Shiur with R Andrews (BM) WEDNESDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 10:00am Ilana Banana (DH) THURSDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 10:00am Hartbeeps (NR) FRIDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 10:00am Ilana Banana (DH) BC = Benchers Cafe NR = Nemetnejad Room BM = Liora Graham Beit Midrash MN = Marilyn Newman Room DH = Nissim and Rifka Deal Hall PS = Persian Synagogue

12 THE KEHILLA WISHES חיים ארוכים LONG LIFE TO THE FOLLOWING WHO HAVE YAHRZEIT Shabbat 25 AUGUST Audrey Alterman Rosalind Gilbert Geoffrey Herman Paul Joseph Gerald Kirsh Anthony Lewis Phyllis Nathan Sunday26 AUGUST Rebecca Aminoff Sidney Dagul Andrew Harris Richard Jaffa Carole Mond Suzanne Oberlander Robert Owen Peter Rosen Joseph Sassoon Laurence Silver Monday 27 AUGUST Jonathan Fisch Rosemary Fisch Jacqueline Gittelmon Sarita Langdon Gillian Linke Zena Shattin Alon Stock Kenneth Waters Brother Sister Husband Sister CONDOLENCES: * Family of the late Zena Syder Z L TOMBSTONE CONSECRATIONS: SUN 26 AUG SUN 26 AUG SUN 2 SEP SUN 2 SEP SUN 2 SEP MON 3 SEP Tuesday 28 AUGUST Sheila Aidallbery Rochelle Bard Bernard Goodwin Rita Gordon Jilli Vegoda Wednesday 29 AUGUST Josephine Cohen Natalie Cohen Hooshang Hakimi-Sefat Marian Phillips Suzanne Ralton Esther Sherman Thursday 30 AUGUST Rebecca Aminoff Michael Grunberg Frank Rosenfeld Janice Silver Sheila Sykes Friday 31 AUGUST Rose Pine 12:30pm in Bushey in memory of Rose Wise 13:30pm in Bushey in memory of David Maurice MBE 10:00am in Willesden in memory of Elissa Bennett (mother of Clare Lesser and Heather Gedalla) 10:00am in Bushey in memory of Alfred Holland 13:30pm in Bushey in memory of Leonard Sykes 11:00am in Bushey in memory of Philip Alterman FINCHLEY SYNAGOGUE USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence: Rabbi Nisan Andrews: Shimon Gillis, Director of Operations: Shul Office: Husband Brother UNITED SYNAGOGUE COMMUNITY CARES INDUCTION TRAINING COURSE There will be an Induction Training Course for all new volunteers to give you the skills and the confidence to do it well. Wednesdays 10th and 17th October 2018 (You need to attend both sessions) 7:45pm 10:00pm at Radlett United Synagogue, 22 Watling Street, Radlett, Herts, WD7 7PN To book a place, please contact obarnett@theus.org.uk Tel: by Friday 14th September Spaces are limited so please book early. Husband