Live Stream Seder?

Daily virtual class 8pm Sydney time

SELL YOUR CHOMETZ HERE PESACH LAWS & RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES  CORONAVIRUS Q & A  Here is a selection of questions received this week. For more see the daily videos www.facebook.com/nefesh.shul  NOTE: The answers below reflect the current positions of halachic and medical authorities in Sydney, Australia. Opinions may vary from place to place. Refer to your local authority before making any conclusions.  LIVE STREAMING THE SEDER? Question: Is it true that rabbis have allowed Seders to be live streamed this year so elders can see their family? Answer: In a word, NO. Live streaming is forbidden on Shabbos and Yomtov. There are certain specific circumstances when an exception is made, where life is in danger. If you think that applies to you or anyone you know, ask your rabbi. CAN WE GO PESACH SHOPPING? Question: We are a young couple and we need to do our Pesach shopping. But going out of the house is risking our lives. So what are we supposed to do? Answer: Unless you are infected with the virus or had close contact with someone who is, you are permitted to leave your house for your basic needs. This includes buying food. No one is suggesting that walking on the streets will kill you. The idea is that limiting our contact with others will slow the spread of the virus. We may get it anyway, but by mostly staying home we stagger the infection rates, which avoids overburdening the health system.  So you can do your Pesach shopping while following the current guidelines and stay safe. And being that you are young and healthy, maybe call an elderly person who can't go out and do their Pesach shopping for them.  ARE WE COWARDS? Question: My grandfather risked his life in communist Russia by going to shul, even though he knew he could be killed for doing so. Shouldn't we be willing to do the same and go to shul now, even if it risks our life? Answer: Jewish law stipulates that when an evil regime attempts to quash Jewish practice, we should be willing to die rather than give in. The communists wanted to uproot Judaism, so your grandfather valiantly took up the fight, and kept his Jewishness despite the risk. He was a hero.  Today's enemy is totally different. We are fighting against an indiscriminate disease that doesn't care about your beliefs. The virus sees no difference between a religious devotee praying in a house of worship or a sports fan cheering in a stadium. It will infect both equally. So there is no mitzvah to risk yourself or others by gathering to pray. On the contrary, it is a mitzvah to listen to the rabbis in your community. If they are saying that public prayer is forbidden, it is going against the Torah to ignore them. Communism was fought by being defiant in the face of the threat and praying in shul. This virus is fought by staying at home and praying at home. A family that stays together, prays together.  Good Shabbos, Rabbi Moss GIVE GENEROUSLY TO HELP NEEDY FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY: www.givenow.com.au/tikvainc  To subscribe CLICK HERE or email rabbimoss@nefesh.com.au Do We Need Tragedy to Unite Us? Why did G-d Send this Virus?  Is This Kabbalist Legit? Ma Nishtana without kids? SHABBOS SERVICES & COMMUNITY INFORMATION: VAYIKRA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Nefesh will not be holding any services until further notice.  We strongly advise you to stay home and not leave the house except for absolute necessities. If you are over age 70 or have health issues you should self-isolate.  There are community initiatives being put into place for those who need assistance shopping, preparing for Pesach or acquiring medicines. Please be in touch if you need any help. We are here for you always, and offer our support in any way we can. If you are not on our WhatsApp group please text me so I can add you on. That is where we connect and keep informed so please join.  Remember to keep calm. Breathe, pray and sing and smile! SHABBOS SERVICES: Friday, 27 March| 2 Nissan 5780 Candle Lighting.......... 6:39pm (not before 5:46pm) Services at your home! Shabbos Day, 28 March 2020 | 3 Nissan 5780 Services at your home!   VIRTUAL KIDDUSH Please fill a glass of grape juice, wine or whatever at 1pm and say LECHAIM with us all!   Shabbos ends..................... 7:32pm WEEKDAY CLASSES on Facebook Live Sponsored by  Kevin Levine in memory of his father Avraham Yerachmiel ben Baruch halevi Latest Shema this week........ 10:00am   HAPPY BIRTHDAY Robert Goldshaft........ 4 Nissan/ Sunday 29 March Natalie Cromer........... 7 Nissan/ Wednesday 1 April Nisya Richman........... 9 Nissan/ Friday 3 April   HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Vicky & Adam Hendler........ 6 Nissan/ Tues 31 March Andrew & Keren Binstock ... 9 Nissan/ Fri 3 April Josh & Dana Goodman....... 9 Nissan/ Fri 3 April David & Joanna Landau ..... 9 Nissan/ Fri 3 April Sarah & Matt Michael......... 9 Nissan/ Fri 3 April Lara & Shaun Klein............ 9 Nissan/ Fri 3 April LONG LIFE Victoria Hoch for her late father Ruben Jorge Rachitzky Reuven Yaacov Ben Avraham... 4 Nissan/ Sunday 29 March Robyn Weinberg for her late father Hyman Bando Chaim Be'er Ben David... 6 Nissan/ Tuesday 31 March Jaqueline Eliovson for her late mother Bessie Behrman Basha Bat Yaacov... 7 Nissan/ Wednesday 1 April Brent Maksimovich for his late grandfather Alexander Mekler Alexander ben Yaacov v'Sima... 8 Nissan/ Thursday 2 April David and Rene Bermeister for their late son Wayne Bermeister Zeev ben David... 9 Nissan/ Friday 3 April   If you would like Nefesh to include your Birthday, Anniversary or Yortzheit in our newsletter and send you an email reminder, just fill in this quick ONLINE FORM.

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The CoronaShabbos Message

Daily virtual class 8pm Sydney time

WHO AM I? I move fast, and news of me spreads even faster. I grab the attention of the entire world like no one else can. I affect you, even if you don't believe in me. I come from one place in the world, but I reach every corner of the world.  I started with one nation, but I take over all nations and all religions.  Because of me, you will change everything you do. All of your habits and routines will be disrupted. You will have to rethink your entire day, and change all of your plans.  Families will become closer because of me. Communities will become tighter because of me.  I will make you less selfish and more sensitive. You will care for the weak and the vulnerable because you know I am coming.  I will make you turn to G-d. I will remind you what's really important.  I am mightier than your wealth, smarter than your technology.  The world has not seen anything like me before. Because of me, things will never be the same. But you need to wake up. There's no time to waste. You need to realise I am coming, and I'm coming now.  Who am I? I am Moshiach.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My dear friends, this Shabbos is an amazing opportunity. Shuls around the world are closed. YOUR HOME IS THE SHUL. YOU ARE THE RABBI, REBBETZIN, CHAZAN, KIDS COUNSELOR. MAKE YOUR HOME A SANCTUARY THIS SHABBOS. If you don't usually keep Shabbos fully, try to do it this Shabbos. Prepare all food and SWITCH OFF YOUR PHONE AND ALL MEDIA FROM CANDLE LIGHTING TONIGHT UNTIL NIGHTFALL TOMORROW. And if you do usually keep Shabbos, make it even deeper this week. DON'T TALK ABOUT THE NEWS, TALK ABOUT TORAH, TELL MEANINGFUL STORIES, SING TOGETHER. If you are all alone this Shabbos, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. THE ENTIRE JEWISH PEOPLE IS WITH YOU. WE ARE THINKING OF YOU. WE ARE SINGING WITH YOU. Let's make this Shabbos the one that we have all been waiting for, the one that will bring Moshiach. Good Shabbos  Rabbi Moss To subscribe CLICK HERE or email rabbimoss@nefesh.com.au ASK THE RABBI SESSION  Kabbalistic Response to Corona SHABBOS SERVICES & COMMUNITY INFORMATION: VAYAKHEL/ PEKUDEI ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Nefesh will not be holding any services until further notice.  We strongly advise you to stay home and not leave the house except for absolute necessities. If you are over age 70 or have health issues you should self-isolate.  There are community initiatives being put into place for those who need assistance shopping, preparing for Pesach or acquiring medicines. Please be in touch if you need any help. We are here for you always, and offer our support in any way we can. If you are not on our WhatsApp group please text me so I can add you on. That is where we connect and keep informed so please join.  Remember to keep calm. Breathe, pray and sing and smile! Friday, 20 March| 24 Adar 5780 Candle Lighting.......... 6:48pm (not before 5:54pm) Services at your home!   Shabbos Day, 21 March 2020 | 25 Adar 5780 Services at your home! New moon Tuesday 10:14:11am VIRTUAL KIDDUSH sponsored by Doron and Angela Kalinko in honour of Chabad Worldwide Please fill a glass of grape juice, wine or whatever at 1pm and say LECHAIM with us all! Shabbos ends............ 7:42pm   WEEKDAY SERVICES No Services this week Rosh Chodesh Nissan Thursday   Latest Shema this week.... 9:58am MAZEL TOV Jeremy and Nikki Kinstlinger on the birth of a baby boy! Virtual Sholom Zochor tonight at 10pm, say lechaim at your house!   CONDOLENCES Debbie Parker and family on the passing of her mother in South Africa.   HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jojo Reuben........... 27 Adar/ Monday 23 March Felix Gold.............. 29 Adar/ Wednesday 25 March Noach Kessel......... 29 Adar/ Wednesday 25 March Michael Barel......... 1 Nissan/ Thursday 26 March Yisroel Moss........... 2 Nissan/ Friday 27 March   HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Barry & Taryn Glick.............. 24 Adar/ Fri 20 March Allen & Jacqui Rosenberg ..... 24 Adar/ Fri 20 March Sarah & Matt Michael............ 24 Adar/ Fri 20 March Rabbi & Nechama Dina Moss...29 Adar/ 25 March Ben & Laurel Weinberg ..........2 Nissan/ Friday 27 March Cliff & Jessica Baskin............. 2 Nissan/ Friday 27 March LONG LIFE William Feuermann for his late father Felix Feuermann Zelig Ben Gitel HaLevi... 27 Adar/ Monday 23 March Jackie & Les Regos for their late Sister & Sister-in-Law Sue Josef Shoshana bas Miriam... 27 Adar/ Monday 23 March Gavin Krawchuk for his late grandfather Sam Krawchuk Shlomo ben Eliezer Mendel... 27 Adar/ Monday 23 March Toni Kleiner, Ann Saltoon & Jacki Saltoon for their late mother and grandmother Edna Isaacs, Esther bat Menachem Mendel... 1 Nissan/ Thursday 26 March     If you would like Nefesh to include your Birthday, Anniversary or Yortzheit in our newsletter and send you an email reminder, just fill in this quick ONLINE FORM.

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What's More Contagious than COVID-19?

Guidelines for our community

CORONAVIRUS ADVICE FOR NEFESH COMMUNITY (the following applies to Sydney at the moment) Use common sense and follow medical advice from official sources, without losing perspective. Panic and hysteria are not helpful.  If you are healthy you should continue attending Synagogue as usual, ensuring proper hygiene by washing hands regularly with soap and/or hand sanitizer, which is provided at the shul entrance and in the bathrooms.  If you are experiencing symptoms of the COVID-19 virus you should not attend Synagogue and should seek medical advice. Details of the symptoms and other relevant information can be found at - https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov  If you have recently travelled or have had contact with someone with the COVID-19 virus, please seek medical advice before attending synagogue The elderly or those with compromised immune systems should avoid crowds Following advice of health authorities, we will avoid hand shaking and direct contact between people Kiddush food will be served by gloved volunteers Please cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing with a tissue or your arm IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS VULNERABLE OR ALONE, REACH OUT TO THEM AND OFFER SUPPORT. IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS QUARANTINED, CALL THEM AND BE A FRIEND.   Question of the Week:   This coronavirus thing has really thrown me. I feel like I've lost all sense of certainty. No one knows what will happen next. How do we stay sane when we don't know what's lurking around the corner?    Answer:   It is not that we have lost our sense of certainty. We have lost our illusion of certainty. We never had it to begin with. This could be majorly unsettling, or amazingly liberating.  This tiny virus of 125 nanometres* has sent the entire world into chaos. All of our plans are up in the air, markets are going crazy, entire countries shutting down, and we have no clue what the future holds.  But that is always the case. We never know what the future holds. We only think we do, and keep getting surprised when things don't pan out the way we expected. Now the mask is off. We have to admit our vulnerability.  What will happen next? We don't know. Our experts don't know. Our leaders don't know. Only G-d knows. And that is the point. Only G-d knows.  Close your eyes and feel the uncertainty, make peace with it, let yourself be taken by it. Embrace your cluelessness. Because in all the confusion there is one thing you know for sure. You are in G-d's hands.  Keep calm. Panic and fear are also contagious. Take every precaution as advised by health authorities. Wash your hands well. And every time you do, remember whose hands you are in. Good Shabbos  Rabbi Moss *A nanometre is one billionth of a metre.  To subscribe CLICK HERE or email rabbimoss@nefesh.com.au EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN - NEFESH BAT MITZVAH COURSE office@nefesh.com.au to register your interest Would you like to sponsor a Kiddush?  We currently have some dates available to sponsor.  FRIDAY NIGHT 20 March: $120 Basic Kiddush      $200 Deluxe Kiddush     SHABBOS DAY 21 March:  $350 Standard Kiddush    Email office@nefesh.com.au with any questions Huge Thank You to All of Our Amazing Purim Supporters and Volunteers:   Cook-in Volunteers: Shiran Garber, Anastasia Raines, Miri Mill, Bluma Moss, Batya Moss, Dove and Angela Meguideche   Purim Party Sponsors: Joe Newman, Alicia Anderson, Jeremy and Deborah Parker, Deborah Bui, Hannan Bouskila, Tony Mann, Sherie Anderson, Anastasia & Howard Raines, Stephen & Robyn Brookes, Libby & Ron Moss, Ben & Jodi Sebel.   Care Packages for the Elderly Sponsors: Justin Moddel, Hannan Bouskila, Tony Mann, Sherie Anderson, Anastasia & Howard Raines, Stephen & Robyn Brookes, Ben & Jodi Sebel, Gary & Karen Lazarus, Andrew & Jacqui Weinman.   Dessert Sponsors: Ben & Jodi Sebel   L'Chaim Sponsors: Samantha Cohen, Stephen & Robyn Brookes, Ben & Jodi Sebel.   SHABBOS SERVICES & COMMUNITY INFORMATION: KI SISA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Friday, 13 March| 17 Adar 5780 Candle Lighting.......... 6:58pm (not before 6:02pm) Shabbos Service ........ 6:30-7:20pm Followed by Kiddush sponsored in memory for the yortzheit of Israel Ben Dovid A"H, also known as Emil Ehrenreich. Shabbos Day, 14 March 2020 | 18 Adar 5780 Morning Meditation....................... 9:00am Shabbos Service......................... 10:00am-12:20pm Kids Program............................. 10:30am   STORY TIME for children ages 3-10 with Rabbi Sufrin.....    11:45am   Followed by Kiddush sponsored anonymously by a friend of Nefesh. Shabbos Shiur with Nechama Dina............. 5:00pm   Shiur with Rabbi Sufrin............................. 5:50pm Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishis ............6:50pm Gematria and Story with Rev Amzalak......... 7:20pm Shiur with Rabbi Moss............................... 7:35pm Shabbos ends.......................................... 7:52pm Followed by Havdalah   WEEKDAY SERVICES Sunday .............................. 8:00am Mon - Fri............................. 7:00am Latest Shema this week........ 9:56am   MAZEL TOV Alan Hedges & Bianca Goott and their extended families on their wedding this weekend!   HAPPY BIRTHDAY Michael Lenn............. 18 Adar/ Saturday 14 March Jack Reuben..............18 Adar/ Saturday 14 March Russell Klein..............19 Adar/ Sunday 15 March Melanie Schwartz....... 22 Adar/ Wednesday 18 March   HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Brandon & Deborah Rieders..... 21 Adar/ 17 March Danny & Romy Lessem............. 22 Adar/ 18 March Kevin & Valerie Smaller............ 23 Adar/ 19 March Barry & Taryn Glick................... 24 Adar/ 20 March Allen & Jacqui Rosenberg......... 24 Adar/ 20 March Sarah & Matt Michael.............. 24 Adar/ 20 March LONG LIFE Gary Lazarus for his late father  Avraham Yitzchak ben Chaim ....... 20 Adar/ Monday 16 March Magda Schaffer for her late mother  Yittel bat Malka...... 21 Adar/ Tuesday 17 March Michael Franks for his late father Leopald Franks Ephraim ben Shlomo...... 22 Adar/ Wednesday 18 March Darren Segal for his late brother Ryan Segal Shalom Yisroel Ben Zalmen...... 22 Adar/ Wednesday 18 March Peter Berger for his late mother Eva Berger Genendel bat Yosef...... 23 Adar/ Thursday 19 March   If you would like Nefesh to include your Birthday, Anniversary or Yortzheit in our newsletter and send you an email reminder, just fill in this quick ONLINE FORM.

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