Thursday, September 28, 2017

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Together with Nechama Dina, I wish you a meaningful and easy fast, may you be sealed in the book of life for a year of abundant good!
Rabbi Moss

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SHABBOS SERVICES TIMES AND COMMUNITY INFO 
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Erev Yom Kippur
Friday, 29 September, 2017 |9 Tishrei 5777
Mincha..................... 3:00pm
Candle Lighting......... 5:38pm 
Fast begins............... 5:38pm
Kol Nidrei Service...... 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Children's Service...... 6:00pm
 
Yom Kippur
Shabbos Day 30 September | 10 Tishrei 5777
Morning Service......... 9:30am
Children's Program.... 10:30am
Yizkor...................... 12:15pm
 
Mincha........................... 4:20pm
Neilah............................ 5:20pm
Final Shofar.................... 6:34pm
Yom Kippur & Fast ends.... 6:34pm
Followed by Maariv & Havdalah
 
WEEKDAY SHACHARIS SERVICES
Sunday ................................... 7:00am
Mon - Wednesday...................... 7:00am
SEE BELOW FOR SUKKOS TIMES
Latest Shema this week.............. 8:44am
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
Yvonne Coburn......... 11 Tishrei/ Sunday 1 October
Amielle Hedges......... 11 Tishrei/ Sunday 1 October
Joshua Lever............ 16 Tishrei/ Friday 6 October
 
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO
Todd Gothelf & Suzy Moss 13 Tishrei/ Tuesday 3 October
 
LONG LIFE TO
Tauba Tanchum for her late mother Rose Kaplan
Rose bat Avraham... 13 Tishrei/ Tuesday 3 October
Magda Schaffer for her late father
Chayim Ben Avraham... 13 Tishrei/Tuesday 3 Oct
Libby Moss & Peter Irving for their late father Henry Irving, 
Tzvi ben Reuven ...20 Tishrei/ Tuesday 10 October

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NEFESH SUKKOS SERVICES
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Erev Sukkos
Wednesday 4 October 2017
Light Candles....... 6:42pm
(Remember Eruv Tavshilin)
Mincha ................ 7:00pm
Evening service .... 7:30pm
Followed by Kiddush in the Sukkah sponsored by Tom Moss, Ron Moss & Kathy Penn in honour of their father's yahrzeit Leslie Moss (Mordechai ben Aron) on 9 Tishrei- Long Life
 
First Day Sukkos
Thursday 5 October, 2017
Morning service ...  10:00am
Followed by Kiddush in the Sukkah sponsored by Peter Irving and Libby Moss in honour of the Yorztheits of their late great-grandmother, Leah Bernhardt  on 6 Tishrei/ 26 September, and late father Henry Irving, Tzvi ben Reuven on 20 Tishrei/ 10 October- Long Life
 
Light Candles ................................. after 7:38pm
Mincha .......................................... 7:00pm
Evening service............................... 7:30pm
Followed by Kiddush in the Sukkah
 
Second Day Sukkos
Friday 6 October, 2017
Morning service ..... 10am
Followed by Kiddush in the Sukkah - (2 x sponsors still needed @ $200 ea)
 
Candlelighting...................... 6:43pm (*Earliest 5:46pm)
Friday Night Evening Service.. 6:30pm
Followed by Kiddush in the Sukkah sponsored in honour of the Bat Mitzvah of Lila Greenberg- Mazal Tov!
 
Shabbos Chol HaMoed Sukkos
Shabbos, 7 October, 2017
In depth Parsha Class............ 9:00am
Children's program.............. 10:45am
Shabbos Morning Service...... 10:00am- 12:20pm
Followed by Kiddush in the Sukkah - (2 x sponsors still needed @ $200 ea)
 
Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishis ......  6:40pm
Gematria and story by Rev Amzalak....... 7:00pm
Shiur with Rabbi Moss........................... 7:20pm
Shabbos ends and Maariv.......................7:40pm
Followed by Havdalah
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Thursday, September 14, 2017

Are You Pregnant? Me Too...


Question of the Week:
 
I was wondering about the Torah readings on Rosh Hashanah. Why do we read about our matriarch Sarah giving birth at age 90? I love that story but I don't see the direct connection to Rosh Hashanah?

Answer:

We are all pregnant. Everyone of us.

Every person has within a life that is waiting to emerge. We have ideas, dreams, ambitions and yearnings within our souls. Some have been there for years and not yet come to the surface.

There are so many reasons why we haven't given birth to our dreams. We lack the confidence in ourselves, or listen too much to the discouragement of others. We tried and failed too many times, or we are scared to change the status quo.

But you can't just stay pregnant forever. You need to give birth to your potential. There comes a time when you have to look at all the obstacles, assess all the risks, face all the fears, and say YOU CAN ALL GO JUMP. I'M DOING THIS.

This is the symbolism of the different sounds of the shofar. We do a long blast called Tekiah, followed by broken wails called Shevarim-Teruah, and then finally a long solid blast called Tekiah Gedolah. The first blast represents our vision, our dream, the deep calling of our soul. The broken blasts are the obstacles stopping us from fulfilling the dream. The final long blast is when we break through and in spite of everything standing in our way, we take a leap and give birth to the dream.

Rosh Hashanah is the time for all this because Rosh Hashanah is a new beginning. Maybe I failed in the past. Maybe I never tried. It doesn't matter. Today's a new day, a new year and a new world. Today's the day for giving birth. Listen to the shofar and make it happen.

So do it. Change your lifestyle. Write the book. Pop the question. Have the baby. Our mother Sarah  gave birth at age 90. It's not too late for you.

Good Shabbos and a sweet new year!
Rabbi Moss

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SHABBOS SERVICES TIMES AND COMMUNITY INFO 
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Friday, 15 September, 2017 |24 Elul 5777
Candle Lighting................. 5:29pm 
Mincha............................. 5:40pm
Friday Evening Service....... 6:00pm
Kiddush sponsored by the Moss family in honour of Libby's birthday- Mazal Tov!
 
Shabbos, 16 September, 2017 | 25 Elul 5777
In depth Parsha class......... 9:00am
Children's program........... 10:45am
Shabbos Morning Service 
with Bar Mitzvahs of Aron & Mendel Sufrin  10:00am- 12:20pm 
Followed by Kiddush in honour of the Bar Mitzvahs of Mendel & Aron Sufrin- Mazal Tov!
 
Mincha with Pirkei Ovos Ch 5 & 6
followed by Seudah Shlishis ............  5:25pm
Gematria and story by Rev Amzalak...5:45pm
Shiur with Rabbi Moss.......... ............6:05pm
Shabbos ends and Maariv................. 6:24pm
Followed by Havdalah
Farbrengen - Sushi, Stories and Song 10pm
Selichos service 11:50pm-12:20am
 
WEEKDAY SHACHARIS SERVICES
Sunday. .....................................8:00am
Mon - Tue (Selichos).....................6:40am
Wednesday................................. 6:30am
Latest Shema this week................8:50am
 
MAZAL TOV TO
Rabbi Chanoch & Sarah Chana Sufrin and their families on the occasion of Aron & Mendel's Bar Mitzvahs!
Israel and Girgee Barukh and family on the wedding of Dinah to Ben Lobel!
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
Nisan Krimhand.. 25 Elul/ Saturday 16 September
Lior Hedges........ 28 Elul/ Tuesday 19 September
Eli Jones............ 29 Elul/ Wednesday 20 September
Brian Schwartz. ..29 Elul/ Wednesday 20 September
 
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO
Andrew & Lee-Anne Whitten. 26 Elul/ Sun 17 Sept

LONG LIFE TO
Jeanette Kidron for her late father Ken Sorger
Menachem Mendel ben Jacob.................... 25 Elul/ Saturday 16 September
David Conway & Jeffrey Conway for their late mother Suzanne Conway
Rivka bat Yisrael .................................... 25 Elul/ Saturday 16 September
David Conway & Jeffrey Conway for their late father Lawrence Conway Eliazer ben Yehuda ha'Cohen            27 Elul/ Monday 18 September
Mark Gindin & Faina Strier for their late mother Yevgenia Gindin
Hannah bat Leib ...................................28 Elul/ Tuesday 19 September
Reverend Amzalak for his late mother Fanny Amzalak,
Fanny bat Yitzchak .................................28 Elul/ Tuesday 19 September
Anne Sarzin for her late grandmother Fanny Lev,  
Feige ....................................................29 Elul/ Wednesday 20 September
 
CAN YOU HELP US SET UP FOR YOM TOV?
 
Please email RabbiSufrin@nefesh.com.au if you can lend a hand to set up Nefesh for Rosh Hashana, or in a few weeks' time for Sukkos.

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NEFESH HIGH HOLYDAYS SERVICES
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Erev Rosh Hashana
Wednesday 20 September, 2017 remember eruv tavshilin
Light Candles ................................... 5:31pm
Mincha ............................................ 5:40pm
Rosh Hashana evening Service: .......... 6:00-6:30pm
 
First Day Rosh Hashana
Thursday 21 September, 2017 
Morning Service: .............................. 9:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Program, ages 0-12 yrs: ......10:30am 
Sermon followed by Shofar: ............... 11:00am
 
Late Shofar Blowing .......................  5:00pm
Mincha............................................ 5:00pm followed by Tashlich
Evening Service............................... 6:30pm 
 
Second Day Rosh Hashana
Friday 22 September, 2017
Morning Service: ................................ 9:00 am - 1:00pm
Children's Program, ages 0-12 yrs:....... 10:30am
Sermon followed by Shofar: ................ 11:00am
 
Candlelighting.................................. 5:33pm
Mincha ................... ....................... 5:40pm
Friday Night Evening Service.............. 6:00pm





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Thursday, September 7, 2017

Am I Just Too Good for You?

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Question of the Week:
 
Is it possible to be too good? I sometimes think that if I keep on working on myself, I will always stay single because I will be too far ahead of the guys out there. Do I need to limit my self-improvement?

Answer:
 
I wouldn't worry about that. You can never be too good. I'd be worried about something else. 

It is sometimes easy to confuse being righteous with being self-righteous. But in fact the two are worlds apart. A righteous person always sees the good in others. A self-righteous person can't get over their own goodness. I'm sure you can imagine which of the two is better company.

That's why the great Chassidic master, the Chozeh of Lublin, said, "I prefer a wicked person who knows they are wicked, to a righteous person who knows they are righteous." The first has a certain openness, because they know they have a lot to learn. The second is so self-satisfied they leave no room for others in their life.

Even self-improvement can sometimes be just another form of self-absorption. Like the self-help addict that is so busy becoming a better person they don't have time for anyone else. "I'd love to help you but I am working on my compassion right now."  

Don't take yourself too seriously. Take others seriously. Notice their needs, and try to be there for them. Notice their goodness, and try to learn from them. Then you will not only be a good person, you will also be good company. 
 
Good Shabbos,
Rabbi Moss


WELCOME OUR NEW BOCHRIM!

The Nefesh Team is about to grow bigger. 

For the first time ever, we are bringing two rabbinical students (aka Bochrim) to work for our community. They arrive in Sydney this coming week.

Mendel Moses from London and Avrohom Polichenko from California will be joining the Nefesh family for a year. They are energetic, learned and talented young men who have lots of new and fresh ideas to share with us.



Avrohom (above) and Mendel (right) will devote a few hours a day to continue their rabbinical studies, and the rest of the day and night work on Nefesh projects including:

- one-on-one learning sessions 
- group classes 
- programs for teens and kids
- social events 
- home visits 

Here is where you come in. Are you interested in any of the following?

- Learning: We can set up a time for you to study Torah with one of the bochrim, either one-on-one or in a group. This is an amazing opportunity to learn topics of your choice at a time that suits you.

- Bar Mitzvah Lessons: The bochrim can teach bar mitzvah boys everything they need to prepare for their big day. 

Meals: Would you like to host the bochrim for dinner? You can take them out or get take away for them, and you get to spend some time with them. If you like they can come and learn with you or your kids before or after dinner! 

Money: We need to look after the bochrim's travel and living expenses. Please consider sponsoring:

a week's rent - $240
a week of breakfast and lunch - $180
a month's petrol - $60
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These guys are excited to come and pump more energy into our community, so please help us welcome them. 




SHABBOS SERVICES TIMES AND COMMUNITY INFO 
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Friday, 8 September, 2017 |17 Elul 5777
Candle Lighting.................... 5:24pm 
Mincha................................ 5:35pm
Friday Evening Service.......... 6:00pm
Kiddush sponsored by Vitali Broyda in honour of yohrzeit of his grandmother, Chaya bas Moshe- long life
 
Shabbos, 9 September, 2017 | 18 Elul 5777
In depth Parsha class............... 9:00am
Children's program.................. 10:45am
Shabbos Morning Service ........ 10:00am- 12:20pm 
Followed by Kiddush
 
Mincha with Pirkei Ovos Ch 3 & 4
followed by Seudah Shlishis ............  ...... 5:20pm
Gematria and story by Rev Amzalak.......... 5:40pm
Shiur with Rabbi Moss.......... ...................6:00pm
Shabbos ends and Maariv.................. ..... 6:20pm
Followed by Havdalah
 
WEEKDAY SHACHARIS SERVICES
Sunday ........................................ 8:00am
Mon - Fri....................................... 7:00am
Latest Shema this week................... 8:56am
 
MAZAL TOV TO
Yosi & Naomi Barukh on the birth of a son and to the grandparents Girgee and Israel Barukh
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
Mendel Sufrin........ 20 Elul/ Monday 11 September
Aron Sufrin............ 20 Elul/ Monday 11 September
Dafna Behrman...... 20 Elul/ Monday 11 September
Nick Hedges........... 24 Elul/ Friday 15 September
Michelle Samuel..... 24 Elul/ Friday 15 September
 
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO
Melanie & Jethro Marks.... 19 Elul/ Sunday 10 Sept
Morice & Allan Levenstein.... 22 Elul/ Wed 13 Sept
 
LONG LIFE TO
Nurit Eckowitz for her late mother Hedy Wieder
Chava bat David....... 18 Elul/ Saturday 9 September
Sandi Einstein and Michael Martin for their late mother and grandmother Tsira Basa
Bas Hirsch Leib ...... 21 Elul/ Tuesday 12 September
 
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