KOL KINLOSS. Beha alotecha בהעלתך SHABBAT AT KINLOSS. There will be a Kiddush in the Kinloss Suite this week following the services

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1 KOL KINLOSS NEWSLETTER OF FINCHLEY SYNAGOGUE בהעלתך Beha alotecha 1 / 2 JUNE 2018 י ט סיון תשע ח Shabbat commences at 8:54pm and terminates at 10:13pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat at 7:30pm בס ד There will be a Kiddush in the Kinloss Suite this week following the services SHABBAT LEARNING AT KINLOSS Shabbat Morning 8:30am: Sephardi Synagogue Talmud Tractate Berachot by Rabbi Heller 9:00am: Deal Hall Rambam: The Laws of Shabbat by Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum 9:15am: Youth Breakfast Banter Breakfast and Parasha Shiur Benchers Cafe with Barry Colman 10:30-10:50am in the Rabbi s Office Study Group with Rabbi Laitner titled Friday night prayers Shabbat Afternoon 7:35pm: Daf Yomi Shiur in the Newman Room 8:10pm: Pre-Mincha Shiur by Dr Elliott Malamet titled Is Celibacy the Spiritual Ideal for Human Beings 8:50pm Mincha followed by Seuda Shlishit sponsored by Lara and Howard Josephs to mark the end of Shloshim of Shirley Josephs Z L Shiur by Dr Elliott Malamet titled Like Grasshoppers: Judaism and Self-Esteem Everyone is welcome 10:13pm: Ma ariv SHABBAT AT KINLOSS HASHKAMA 7:45am in the Liora Graham Beit Hamidrash, followed by Kiddush and a short shiur. MAIN SYNAGOGUE 9:15am led by Chazan Eli Sufrin. Kriat Hatorah by Jack Blau. Dr Elliott Malamet will speak at the end of the Service. THE MINYAN 9:30am in the Nissan and Rifca Deal Hall. Kriat Hatorah by Carl White. Dr Elliott Malamet will speak at the end of the Service. SEPHARDI SERVICE 9:00am in the Sephardi Synagogue, led by Rabbi Heller and Reuben Gorji. YOUTH SERVICE 9:45am in the Liora Graham Beit Hamidrash, under the direction of our Youth Director, Barry Colman. THE KIDS MINYAN 10:45am in the Newman Room, Yrs 5 and 6

2 Beha alotecha Statistics Mitzvot: 5 of the 613 Mitzvot, 3 positive & 2 prohibitions Verses: 136 (11th longest of the 54 Sidrot) Words: 1840 (12th longest) Letters: 7055 (12th longest) Haftarah: 21 verses (joint 31st shortest of the 80 Haftarot) Some Thoughts on the Sidra BY BARRY COLMAN Hashem spoke to Moshe, saying: Speak to Aharon and say to him: "When you light the lamps, the seven lamps shall cast their light toward the face of the menorah." (Bamidbar 8:1-2) This week s sedra opens with Hashem s command to Aharon to arrange and kindle the lights of the Menorah in the Mishkan. Hashem spoke to Moshe saying: Take the Levites from among the children of Israel and purify them. (Ibid. 8:5-6) Immediately following this the narrative switches to Hashem commanding Moshe to purify the Levi im and to assign them their tasks. In last week s sedra, Nasso, we see the inauguration of the Mishkan. There we learn about offerings brought by each tribe, what the leaders wore and which leader brought his offering on each of the days of the inauguration. Here, Moshe being commanded to purify the Levi im and assigning them their task is a continuation of the inauguration. But why in the middle of the description of the inauguration are we given the laws of lighting the Menorah? The mitzvah of lighting the Menorah was a daily task and not part of the one off inauguration. Seemingly this text is out of place. For when Aharon saw the dedication [offerings] of the chieftains, he felt distressed over not joining them in this dedication-neither he nor his tribe. So Hashem said to him, By your life, yours is greater than theirs, for you will light and prepare the lamps. - [Tanchuma Beha alothecha 3] (Rashi Bamidbar 8:2) Rashi, citing Chazal, explains the reason for this is due to Aharon being unhappy. Aharon was unhappy because a total of twelve Tribes participated in the inauguration. However, instead of the Tribe of Levi participating, the tribes of Ephraim and Menashe were counted individually. He had been left out. However, Hashem explains to Aharon that the task of the Menorah is so important it is included in the Chanukat HaMishkan - dedication of the Mishkan. Ramban (Nachmanides) is uncomfortable with Rashi s answer. He asks how can we call something that is to occur daily part of the inauguration? Citing a Midrash, Ramban explains that the day will come when the descendants of Aharon will reinaugurate the Temple following a barren period where no sacrifices will be brought. Instead of making the kindling of the Menorah part of the initial inauguration, Hashem is telling Aharon that the kindling of the lights represents a time in the future when the Tribe of Levi will bring a second inauguration. However on this occasion it will be for the Beit HaMikdash in Yerushalayim and not the Mishkan in the desert. An even greater task that only the tribe of Levi are worthy of doing. For this reason Aharon and the Tribe of Levi were excluded from the original inauguration as they were being saved for an even greater inauguration in the story of Chanukah. Page No. SONCINO HERTZ ARTSCROLL Sidra Haftarah

3 Raising a Good Light Parashat Beha alotecha opens with the command to instruct Aharon in the lighting of the Menora. The language is not straightforward. ב ה ע לת ך 8:2) Beha alotecha et HaNerot (Bemidbar literally means in your raising up of the א ת ה נ ר ת lights. Why did it not simply use the verb Lehadlik (to kindle) which we use in our Brachot on להדליק Friday nights, Yom Tov and Chanukah? Our commentators offer a number of nuances in the chosen expression of raising up. The שתהא שלהבת Gemarra (Shabbat 21a) explains that when lighting the wicks, we should עולה מאליה not be satisfied with simply establishing a flame, it must burn sufficiently that the light is selfsupporting and rises up from itself. The Midrash states that Aharon should not rush from one kindling to the next. He must ensure that each flame is bright. When we light a candle, the initial flame is the burning of the wick. The goal, however, is the drawing through of the oil (or melted wax). It is the quality of this fuel which determines the brightness and consistency of the flame. When the fuel is being drawn through even the initially droopy wick stands tall. Rashi and Siftei Chachamim highlight this raising of the lamp and not merely the flame. Herein lies a beautiful metaphor for our Jewish education and our family lives. It is not enough to present the lessons to our children, nor to show them Judaism and let them make up their own minds / choose their own path. Jewish illumination is about ensuring a good measure of appropriate fuel and then tending the flame so that it shines through. Our goal is to raise up our children and our students so that they have the resource and encouragement to sustain themselves. Our aspiration is for disciples or successor generations who do not simply hold our light; they should shine independently bright. leave in their hands, they exposed to many different fuels which shape their development. It behoves us to stand close and attentive that we are drawing and encouraging the right fuel; to watch that they are channelling the right values and to raise them up so that they are independently self-sufficient and bright. In ensuring the right fuel, they must be steeped in a well of Torah learning and values, otherwise with a plethora of other resources, some good and some bad, Torah will not be the fuel which sustains them. My Rosh Yeshiva, R Poupko z l used to point out that Aharon s role, emphatically, does not stop there. He must guide the flames towards the centre. It is not every wick rising up for itself; there should be a sense of cohesion as we branch out from a central stem, yet burn together towards a collective light. We find ourselves in a world of many expressions of Torah Judaism (and how we address non-torah Judaism is a separate discussion). Our independent flames should nonetheless be guided towards a collective radiance, which is significantly centred, not polarised. The message is not what is good for me and mine is good for Am Yisrael; rather, what is best for Am Yisrael is right for me and mine. Our Parasha teaches that it is not enough to light a fire. Our responsibility is to secure, sustain and shape a communal flame. Shabbat Shalom Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence Whether it is the diet we put before our children, or their pocket money, or the mobile devices we

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5 Dr. Elliott Malamet along with Rabbi Jay and Ilana Kelman, is a founder of Torah in Motion. He has created Torah in Motion s distinctive brand of panel discussions and cutting-edge interviews. Dr. Malamet received his doctorate in English Literature from the University of Toronto, where he taught from Dr. Malamet's work in the field of spiritual education has been featured in the leading Canadian newspapers and he has appeared on Canadian radio and television. He has run seminars on teaching Judaism to young people in the United States, Canada, England and Israel and is consulted by people worldwide on the subject of Jewish education. A sought-after speaker in Canada and overseas, Dr. Malamet has lectured and taught at the London School of Jewish Studies in London, England every summer since 2002, and has been invited to speak three times at Limmud UK, most recently for December Dr. Malamet is currently embarked on a project examining ethics in daily life, and his forthcoming book is entitled Are You a Good Person? and examines the ethics of teenagers. He and his wife Leah have three children. United Synagogue Chesed Induction Training Session Wednesdays, 20th and 27th June 2018 at 7:45pm Kinloss Cares needs more Kinloss members to volunteer to help with visiting, befriending and general volunteering. This course explores the role, responsibilities and purpose of the work of volunteers with Chesed. For further details or to book a place please call Rochelle at Kinloss Cares on: welfare@kinloss.org.uk or Orah at the United Synagogue on: obarnett@theus.org.uk

6 THIS WEEK S HAFTORAH BY RABBI ANDREWS Interestingly, this week s Haftorah from the second, third, and fourth chapters of Zechariah is the same as that for the first Shabbat of Hanukkah. The relation between the reading and the Torah portion could be the reference to the menorah ha zahav (golden candelabra) which parallels the special instructions to Aaron on how to care for it in this week s parsha. This would also explain the connection to Hanukkah. The first section of the Haftorah has Zachariah telling Yerushalayim (Jerusalem) to rejoice in her future redemption when Hashem will come and reside within her. The chapter closes with a call for all flesh to be silent before God and that that many nations will come to see Hashem as their deity as well. The dichotomy is interesting as the other nations will accept our version of the One True God. At the same time, the Jewish relationship with God will continue to be different and unique, as God will be residing in our midst. That mix of universalism and particularism characterises Judaism and our view of the future. The Midrash notes that the first passuk (verse), Rani v simchi (Sing and rejoice) connects Jerusalem s rejoicing to God s return to Jerusalem. This suggests that the redemption will not be complete when people return to Jerusalem, the Davidic kingship returns to Jerusalem, or even when the nations of the world come to accept our understanding of God. Jerusalem s full rejuvenation will only happen when God s Presence is once again ensconced in the city. Kinloss Birthday Card Design Competition For ages 4 10 This year, the two winning designs (One from age range 4 6 and one from age range 7 10) will be featured on all birthday cards sent to children of Kinloss Members for one year (from Rosh Hashana) Deadline: Sunday 17th June 2018 Winning entry will be announced and feature in Kol Kinloss Submit designs through For more information shimon.gillis@kinloss.org.uk

7 KINLOSS YOUTH Kinloss Youth Express Yourself! Shabbat Behalothecha Breakfast Banter 9.15am in Benchers Café Breakfast and Parsha Schmooze Youth Minyan 9.45am in the Liora Summer Chill 6.30pm Minchah in the Nemetnejad Room followed by Seudah Shlishit with the community Board games, table tennis, friends, nosh and much more. 7.30pm Dr Elliot Malamet will be joining us for a Q&A during Summer Chill in the Nemetnejad Room Daf Yummy Thursdays during term time Join us every Thursday evening from pm in the Liora Graham Beit HaMidrash as we tuck into fresh Pizza and learn the Daf in Gemara Succah and topical Jewish subjects Girls and Boys years in school years per person, includes pizza, chips and drinks the Community Fun Run This year we are putting a team together to run on behalf of Norwood s Bucket & Spades Centre here in Finchley Sunday 24th June Participants have the opportunity to run, walk or skip in the 10k, 5k and 1k races For further information please contact Barry.Colman@kinloss.org.uk Fifa World Cup with Kinloss Youth We will be showing special screenings of England s World Cup campaign this summer! vs Tunisia, Monday 18th June vs Panama, Sunday 24th June vs Belgium, Thursday 28th June Tribe World Cup Sunday 8th July, Power League, Mill Hill 5-a-side football tournament Years 7&8 and Years 9&10 12 per player Register at Save the Date! Tisha B Av Youth programme Sunday 22nd July Save the Date! End of Year Roller Disco Monday 23rd July Shabbat Shalom Baz, Chaz, Micholi and Amalia youth@kinloss.org.uk

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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 Natalie Sommer in the Avram Nemetnejad Room (2nd Floor) School Years with Dina Sufrin in the First Floor Classrooms The Kids Minyan - with Rav Melachi in the Newman Room All Children s Services will start at 10:45am followed by Kiddush Mazeltov to the children in our community celebrating their birthdays this week: Efraim Savery (5) Leah Frankl (11) WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! KIDDUSH ROTA Looking for people to join the Kiddush rotas teams. Please Nicole on neilgreenwold@hotmail.com THANK YOU TO: * Security Team 2. If you have any queries, please speak to Martin Shiers on , or securekinloss@yahoo.co.uk * Michael Goldman, Clare Lesser and Neil Greenwold of The Welcoming Committee * Kiddush Rota Team WEDNESDAY 6TH JUNE :15pm - Parasha Shiur with Rabbi Nisan Andrews 1:00pm - Speaker - Rabbi Barry Lerer in the Liora Graham Beit Hamidrash Cost: 5, payable on the door, includes a light lunch or to book, please ket@kinloss.org.uk or call us on KINLOSS SHABBAT LUNCHEON CLUB will be taking place on Shabbat 16th June 2018 Please contact Rochelle on SERVICES see front שבת) page) Shacharit 1 Shacharit 2 Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri 7:30am 7:00am 7:00am 7:00am 7:00am 7:00am 8:15am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am Sephardi Shacharit 8:00am 6:45am 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) 10:00am Baby Blessings (NR) MONDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 09:30am ACE Fitness (MN) 19:45pm Evening with Chief Rabbi Emeritus 10:00am Mother and Toddler (DH) (Denmark) Bent Melchior (DH) 19:30pm Ivrit Discussion Group (NR) 20:15pm Pilates (MN) TUESDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 10:30 Friendship Club (DH) 19:45pm Gemorah Shiur with R Andrews (BM) 10:30am Bridge Group (PS) 15:00pm Super Soccer Stars (DH) 20:00pm Ulpan Ivrit (MN) WEDNESDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 10:00am Mother and Toddler (DH) 08:30am Rambam with R Lawrence (BM) 13:00pm Art Group (MN) 12:15pm Lunch and Learn (BM) 20:00pm Zionist Visionaries Course (BM) 19:00pm Batmitzvah Programme (NR) 20:00pm Book Evening (MN) THURSDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 10:00am Hartbeeps (NR) 19:30pm Daf Yummy (BM) 18:00pm Table Tennis (Upstairs) 19:00pm Advanced Ivrit Ulpan (MN) FRIDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 10:00am Mother and Toddler (DH) BC = Benchers Cafe BM = Liora Graham Beit Midrash DH = Nissim and Rifka Deal Hall NR = Nemetnejad Room MN = Marilyn Newman Room PS = Persian Synagogue Kinloss are hosting three Book Evenings on 6th, 13th and 20th June Presented by Kate Fulton, Fiona Seitler and Belinda Mindell These will be relaxed soirées with wine and nibbles provided. We will chat about the books and how much (or little!) we enjoyed them. Do get reading! Just to remind you the books are All Who Go do not Return by Shulem Deen (6th June) A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (13th June) The 12 Rules for Life by Prof Jordan Peterson (20th

12 Shabbat 2 JUNE Malcolm Ambrose Stephanie Ferster Sunday 3 JUNE Loretta Adelson Pari Ebrahimoff Sonia Hirsch Muriel Krieger Monday 4 JUNE David Judah Shirley Karp Dennis Marks Leslie Mockton Ian Shelley Tuesday 5 JUNE Henry Aaronson Marion Conway Norman Rose Wednesday 6 JUNE Leila Behrman Helen Hantman Ian Hantman Gerry Lucas Lily Schreier Leonard Stern THE KEHILLA WISHES חיים ארוכים LONG LIFE TO THE FOLLOWING WHO HAVE YAHRZEIT Wife Husband Mother Husband Husband Mother Sister Mother Sister Sister Son Mother Brother Husband Husband Thursday 7 JUNE Neville Gamsu Frances Glassberg Joshua Leff Leonard Silver Friday 8 JUNE No Yahrzeits today Mother Mother SHARED READING GROUP Our next Shared Reading Group will take place TUESDAY 19TH JUNE 2018 at 2:00pm in Benchers Cafe For more information, please speak to: 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 Kate Fulton on or kathrynfulton@hotmail.com CONDOLENCES TO: * Martin and Tracy White on the passing of their wife and mother Sheila White Z L * Jeffrey Bellman on the passing of his father Bernard Bellman Z L TOMBSTONE CONSECRATIONS: SUN 17 JUNE SUN 17 JUNE SUN JULY SUN 1 JULY SUN 8 JULY SUN 29 JULY 11:30am in Bushey in memory of Iris Gladstone 11:30am in Willesden in memory of Barry Harris 11:00am in Bushey in memory of Alfred Finer 13:30pm in Bushey in memory of Sabine Landau 12:00pm in Bushey in memory of Catherine Addleson 12:30pm in Bushey in memory of Michele Tager FINCHLEY SYNAGOGUE USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence: Rabbi Nisan Andrews: Shimon Gillis, Director of Operations: Shul Office: