DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!?
You just witnessed a miracle.
This week, four hundred lethal projectiles were hurled at Israel by Iran.
Ballistic missiles. Cruise missiles. Drones. Fired from Iran, Iraq, Syria and Yemen.
Not one single life was lost.
99% of the missiles did not even reach Israeli airspace.
Minimal damage was incurred.
Only one person was injured (may she recover speedily).
Nothing like it has ever happened before in history. This is a miracle of biblical proportions, and it happened in our times.
Of course, we owe much thanks to the Israeli Air Force, the air defence systems, and our allies who helped shoot down the missiles and drones. But they are no more than the tools through which G-d made the miracles. Without G-d's help, we have no defence.
As we have seen only too well, when the Jewish people are disunited, nothing can save us. When the Jewish people unite as one, nothing can touch us.
The war is not yet over. The danger has not yet passed. Our hostages are still not free. We need more miracles.
But we need to open our eyes to the amazing times we are living in. We must show appreciation for the incredible events that have unfolded before us. And we must build on the unity of our nation.
And now is the perfect time to do just that. Pesach is here.
Pesach is when we come together as a people and give thanks for the miracles G-d did for us, both in ancient times and right now in our days.
Let's make this the most celebrated Pesach ever. This year, let's ensure that every Jew we know has a place to be for Pesach. We all need to be with our family now, and the Jewish people are one family.
Here is what you can do:
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Run your own Seder on both the first and second nights of Pesach (here are some helpful instructions)
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Invite anyone you know who may not have their own Seder - a neighbour, work colleague or new acquaintance who is looking to connect to their Jewishness
OR
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Join us at Nefesh for one or both of our communal Seders, or one of the many others going on around town
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Send us anyone who needs a place for Seder
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Sponsor an individual or family to come to our communal Seder
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Let us know if you or someone you know needs a place, and we will look after the rest
Pesach celebrates your story: the eternal story of the Jewish people, and the miracles that have kept us going for thousands of years. Make sure no one misses out on it. Let's give thanks together.
CHAG SAMEACH! MAY WE SEE THE FULL REDEMPTION! NEXT YEAR IN JERUSALEM!
With love,
Nechama Dina & Rabbi Aron Moss
** We have handmade shmurah matzahs for your Seder. Please email rabbimoss@nefesh.org.au to arrange pick up while stocks last.
** Don't forget to sell your Chametz. Easy online form here: www.nefesh.org.au/sellchametz
FOR EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PESACH AND A FREE DOWNLOADABLE HAGGADAH GO TO WWW.NEFESH.ORG.AU/PASSOVER
PESACH TIMES
Monday April 22 2024 Erev Pesach
Shachris and Siyum for firstborn 8:00am
Finish eating Chametz by 10:02am
Burn Chametz by 10:57am
5:06pm Candle lighting
5:15pm Mincha
5:30pm Pesach Evening Service
Communal Seder 6:30pm LAST CHANCE TO BOOK www.nefesh.org.au/seder2024
Tuesday April 23 2024 1st Day Pesach
10.00am Shachris
5:15pm Mincha
5:45pm Pesach Evening Service
Light Candles after 6:00pm from an existing flame
Communal Seder 6:30pm LAST CHANCE TO BOOK www.nefesh.org.au/seder2024
Wednesday April 24 2024 2nd Day Pesach
10:00am Shachris
5:15pm Mincha
5:59pm Maariv & Yomtov Ends
Thursday, Friday & Sunday Chol Hamoed
9.00am Shachris
Friday April 26 2024 Shabbos Chol Hamoed
5:01pm Light candles
5:15pm Mincha
5:30pm Shabbos evening service
Shabbos April 27 2024 Shabbos Chol Hamoed
10:00am Shachris
5:00pm Mincha
5:56pm Maariv & Shabbos ends
Sunday April 28 2024 Yom Tov Shvii Shel Pesach
4:59pm Light candles
5:15pm Mincha
5:30pm Maariv
Monday April 29 2024 Yom Tov Shvii Shel Pesach
10:00am Shachris
5:15pm Mincha
5:45pm Maariv
Light candles after 5:54pm from an existing flame
Tuesday April 30 2024 Yom Tov Acharon Shel Pesach
10:00am Shachris
Yizkor 11:30am
Mincha after Mussaf
4:00pm Seudas Moshiach/Moshiach's Meal at the Mosses home, Wellington St
5:53pm Maariv & Pesach ends
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