Confidence – If the people remain true to G-d, they have nothing to fear from their powerful enemies: If you should say in your heart: These nations are more numerous that I; how can I dispossess them…? Do not be terrified by them; for G-d your G-d is among you, a great and awesome G-d. The only danger they pose is the spiritual one: The carvings of their gods shall you burn with fire; you shall not desire the silver or gold that is on them, or take it to you, lest you be snared with it, for it is an abomination to G-d your G-d. Neither shall you bring an abomination into your house, lest you become accursed like it; you shall utterly detest it, and you shall utterly abhor it, for it is taboo.

DID YOU KNOW?

Originally, every Shabbat Haftorah was connected to the Parsha of the week. However, after the 2^nd Temple, the sages decided to change the last 10 of the year. Three sad ones are read during the “Three Weeks”. But after that there are seven that speak of the Consolation. Thus, we end the year on a happy note and we can begin a sweet new year on a high note!

Friday Evening Service: 6.00 p.m.; Cantor Ivor Joffe and Choir conducted by David Gordon

Torah: Cohen 1032, Hertz 780, L/T 904, A/S 980; Haftorah: Cohen 1051, Hertz 794, L/T 1228, A/S 1197

The Saturday afternoon shiur is at 5.15 p.m. with Rabbi Hayon on “Hilchot Shabbat”. Mincha is at 5.45 p.m. followed by the Seuda Shlishit. Ma’ariv is at 6.50 p.m.; Shabbat ends at 6.57 p.m.

KIDDUSH BRACHA

Tomorrow we celebrate the Bar Mitzvah of Zachary Fleishman. To him, his family and friends we wish a hearty Mazal Tov. The bracha tomorrow morning, to which you are all invited, is sponsored by Mark and Jenny Fleishman on the occasion of their son, Zachary’s Bar Mitzvah. We thank them for their generosity.

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Immediately after the bracha, Rabbi Hayon will deliver a shiur in the Small Shul on “The Emblem of Judaism”. All welcome.

SHABBAS SHMOOZE

This is sponsored by Isobel and Josh Fleishman on the occasion of the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Zachary Fleishman. We wish them a hearty Mazal Tov.

CHOCOLATES

The slabs this week are sponsored by Jackie and Stuart Stone, Sharon and Avram Levy and families on the occasion of their nephew and cousin, Zachary Fleishman’s Bar Mitzvah. We thank them for their generosity and wish them a hearty Mazal Tov.

It gives us pleasure to announce that various Congregants have offered to sponsor the printing of this bulletin / donate chocolate slabs to celebrate a special occasion, honour a family simcha or commemorate a Yahrzeit. Should you be interested in sponsoring a Bulletin or donating chocolates please contact the office on (021) 439-7543.

EVENTS OF THE WEEK:

Sunday 24^thAugust Monday 25^th August

Consecration: 10.30 a.m. : Beatrice Lewis – Pinelands 2 8.00 p.m. : The Living Newspaper

Tuesday 26^th August Wednesday 27^th August Thursday 28^th August

8.00 p.m. : The Living Newspaper 8.00 p.m. : Meeting of Discussion Group / Trope Class 1.00 p.m. : Shiur & Lunch

Friday 29^th August

Consecration: 1.00 p.m. : Fanny Milner – Pinelands 2

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DISCUSSION GROUP

The following lecture “The Life and Work of Herman Wouk” presented by Dr Michael Renan will take place in our hall on Wednesday 27^th August at 8.00 p.m. All welcome.

IN OUR HALL

The Living Newspaper in association with our Shul presents the following sessions which will take place in our Shul at 8.00 p.m. during AUGUST 2008:

Monday 25^th August – in association also with the Cape Council of the S A Jewish Board of Deputies and the Jewish Museum. Special guest from Lithuania, Simon Gurevichius, Executive Director of the Lithuanian Jewish Community who will speak on his role in Jewish Communal life in Vilna.

Tuesday 26^th August – special screening of the last feature film by Ingmar Bergman “Saraband” with Liv Ullmann and Erland Josephson.

DO A MAFTIR

Trope classes are held every Wednesday evening at 8.00 p.m. in our Boardroom and we encourage all to get involved. Please contact our office for further details.

SICK VISITING

If any of your family or friends, who are members of our Congregation, have been hospitalized please inform us.

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS

Monthly birthday blessings will take place for children under 13 during the service on Friday 29^th August. Please inform the office of those children celebrating their birthdays in August.

DO YOU KNOW HYMIE BLOCH

Warrick Sive is compiling information on the Florence Shul and has sent us this information. In 1943 Leon Dison and Hymie Bloch, South African soldiers, entered the Shul to check it for booby traps. Leon now lives in Johannesburg. Hymie Bloch came from Cape Town and would be in his 80’s today. He was in the 12^th Field Squadron, South African Engineers Corp, 6^th South African Armoured Division. If anyone knows Hymie Bloch please contact Warrick Sive on Warrick.Sive@lifehealthcare.co.za

CONGRATULATIONS – Mazal Tov is extended to the following and their families

Bar Mitzvah: Mark & Jenny Fleishman – son, Zachary Josh & Isobel Fleishman – grandson, Zachary

Births: Rabbi Levi & Leah Silman – daughter Ilona Mervis – grandson

Doreen Levinsohn – great grandson Meyer & Lynn Rabinowitz – granddaughter

Maurice & Marcia Katz – grandson & granddaughter

Marriages: Moshe & Brenda Okun – son, Yaron Sadie Solomon – grandson, Adon Solomon

CONDOLENCES

We extend sincere condolences to the families the late Solomon Fischer and Maizie Goodman. May they be comforted amongst all who mourn Zion and Jerusalem.

If you are reading this, remember to look around for unfamiliar faces and welcome our visitors with: “Shabbat Shalom”! Please do not remove this Bulletin from the Shul.

YOUNG ADULTS

a) Dinner

We welcome this evening young adults who will be participating in a super dinner in our hall. There will be a Guest Speaker. This is the second of our Young Adults special functions.

b) Services

It gives us pleasure to invite our young members (18-35) and friends to a special service every Friday evening in our Small Shul. We will be holding inspirational participatory services from 6.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m followed by a Bracha and L’chayims. Looking forward to seeing and welcoming you. Please contact Rabbi Levi Silman on 072 742-2009 if you have any questions.

PYRAMID VIDEO (The Movie Library)

255 Main Road, SEA POINT, Tel: 021 439-5392

We stock a Large Variety Of Movies

Including a comprehensive range of JEWISH & ISRAELI Movies

All Israeli Movies hired at NO CHARGE

All Movies Only R10 Per Movie

Monday to Thursday

(Excluding Public Holidays)

Log on to us at www.pyramidvideo.co.za

AMBASSADOR REMOVALS AND STORAGE
HOME AND OFFICE REMOVALS AROUND CAPE TOWN SINCE 1985

SAFE, SECURE STORAGE FACILITIES

BEST PRICES, RELIABLE SERVICE

ENQUIRE ABOUT MID-MONTH SPECIALS! TEL FOR FREE QUOTE: 021 555-1988

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.ambassadorremovals.co.za FOR FREE QUOTE

“MULIK THE ZULIK”

Shmuel Keren’s book on his life story

Just arrived and available at the Shul office

COMFORTING CARERS - for the Elderly

Are you looking for the right person to care for you or your loved one?

We aim to provide you with experienced, responsible and honest

staff who have initiative and compassion.

Phone Beth: 434-0562 / 082 593-8109

AN IDEAL GIFT

STAN, THE GOOD SHABBOS MAN’S JOKE BOOK

Our special price (was R99) NOW only R50 - available at our office.

This is a hilarious book, filled with Jewish theme jokes, all will really enjoy it!

Barry Braun presents “Faith in Song”, music from Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, featuring Cantors Barry Braun and Ezra Sher at SABC, 209 Beach Road, Sea Point on Tuesday 9^th September at 8.00 p.m. Tickets are R100 each and available from our office (021 439-7543) or the Milnerton Shul (021 552-4285). Seating is limited so book early!



SHABBAT SHALOM B.S.D 22^nd August 2008 – 21 Av 5768 Please click here for a printable version of this newsletter Our Rabbi, Cantor, Shamash, Honorary Officers, Committee, Officials and Staff welcome you, wish you Shabbat Shalom and Shavuah Tov. PARSHA OF THE WEEK – EKEV Confidence – If the people remain true to G-d, they have nothing to fear from their powerful enemies: If you should say in your heart: These nations are more numerous that I; how can I dispossess them…? Do not be terrified by them; for G-d your G-d is among you, a great and awesome G-d. The only danger they pose is the spiritual one: The carvings of their gods shall you burn with fire; you shall not desire the silver or gold that is on them, or take it to you, lest you be snared with it, for it is an abomination to G-d your G-d. Neither shall you bring an abomination into your house, lest you become accursed like it; you shall utterly detest it, and you shall utterly abhor it, for it is taboo. DID YOU KNOW? Originally, every Shabbat Haftorah was connected to the Parsha of the week. However, after the 2^nd Temple, the sages decided to change the last 10 of the year. Three sad ones are read during the “Three Weeks”. But after that there are seven that speak of the Consolation. Thus, we end the year on a happy note and we can begin a sweet new year on a high note! SHUL SERVICES Friday Evening Service: 6.00 p.m.; Cantor Ivor Joffe and Choir conducted by David Gordon Sermon : Rabbi Aharon Hayon Saturday: Shacharit – 8.15 a.m.; Maftir: Zachary Fleishman (Bar Mitzvah) Torah: Cohen 1032, Hertz 780, L/T 904, A/S 980; Haftorah: Cohen 1051, Hertz 794, L/T 1228, A/S 1197 The Saturday afternoon shiur is at 5.15 p.m. with Rabbi Hayon on “Hilchot Shabbat”. Mincha is at 5.45 p.m. followed by the Seuda Shlishit. Ma’ariv is at 6.50 p.m.; Shabbat ends at 6.57 p.m. KIDDUSH BRACHA Tomorrow we celebrate the Bar Mitzvah of Zachary Fleishman. To him, his family and friends we wish a hearty Mazal Tov. The bracha tomorrow morning, to which you are all invited, is sponsored by Mark and Jenny Fleishman on the occasion of their son, Zachary’s Bar Mitzvah. We thank them for their generosity. ************************************************************************** Immediately after the bracha, Rabbi Hayon will deliver a shiur in the Small Shul on “The Emblem of Judaism”. All welcome. SHABBAS SHMOOZE This is sponsored by Isobel and Josh Fleishman on the occasion of the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Zachary Fleishman. We wish them a hearty Mazal Tov. CHOCOLATES The slabs this week are sponsored by Jackie and Stuart Stone, Sharon and Avram Levy and families on the occasion of their nephew and cousin, Zachary Fleishman’s Bar Mitzvah. We thank them for their generosity and wish them a hearty Mazal Tov. It gives us pleasure to announce that various Congregants have offered to sponsor the printing of this bulletin / donate chocolate slabs to celebrate a special occasion, honour a family simcha or commemorate a Yahrzeit. Should you be interested in sponsoring a Bulletin or donating chocolates please contact the office on (021) 439-7543. EVENTS OF THE WEEK: Sunday 24^thAugust Monday 25^th August Consecration: 10.30 a.m. : Beatrice Lewis – Pinelands 2 8.00 p.m. : The Living Newspaper Tuesday 26^th August Wednesday 27^th August Thursday 28^th August 8.00 p.m. : The Living Newspaper 8.00 p.m. : Meeting of Discussion Group / Trope Class 1.00 p.m. : Shiur & Lunch Friday 29^th August Consecration: 1.00 p.m. : Fanny Milner – Pinelands 2 WEDNESDAY NIGHT DISCUSSION GROUP The following lecture “The Life and Work of Herman Wouk” presented by Dr Michael Renan will take place in our hall on Wednesday 27^th August at 8.00 p.m. All welcome. IN OUR HALL The Living Newspaper in association with our Shul presents the following sessions which will take place in our Shul at 8.00 p.m. during AUGUST 2008: Monday 25^th August – in association also with the Cape Council of the S A Jewish Board of Deputies and the Jewish Museum. Special guest from Lithuania, Simon Gurevichius, Executive Director of the Lithuanian Jewish Community who will speak on his role in Jewish Communal life in Vilna. Tuesday 26^th August – special screening of the last feature film by Ingmar Bergman “Saraband” with Liv Ullmann and Erland Josephson. DO A MAFTIR Trope classes are held every Wednesday evening at 8.00 p.m. in our Boardroom and we encourage all to get involved. Please contact our office for further details. SICK VISITING If any of your family or friends, who are members of our Congregation, have been hospitalized please inform us. BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS Monthly birthday blessings will take place for children under 13 during the service on Friday 29^th August. Please inform the office of those children celebrating their birthdays in August. DO YOU KNOW HYMIE BLOCH Warrick Sive is compiling information on the Florence Shul and has sent us this information. In 1943 Leon Dison and Hymie Bloch, South African soldiers, entered the Shul to check it for booby traps. Leon now lives in Johannesburg. Hymie Bloch came from Cape Town and would be in his 80’s today. He was in the 12^th Field Squadron, South African Engineers Corp, 6^th South African Armoured Division. If anyone knows Hymie Bloch please contact Warrick Sive on Warrick.Sive@lifehealthcare.co.za SECURITY - We thank the Shul volunteers who are on duty this week – Shirley Magid’s team and those on duty next week – Lynn Saven’s team. CONGRATULATIONS – Mazal Tov is extended to the following and their families Bar Mitzvah: Mark & Jenny Fleishman – son, Zachary Josh & Isobel Fleishman – grandson, Zachary Births: Rabbi Levi & Leah Silman – daughter Ilona Mervis – grandson Doreen Levinsohn – great grandson Meyer & Lynn Rabinowitz – granddaughter Maurice & Marcia Katz – grandson & granddaughter Marriages: Moshe & Brenda Okun – son, Yaron Sadie Solomon – grandson, Adon Solomon CONDOLENCES We extend sincere condolences to the families the late Solomon Fischer and Maizie Goodman. May they be comforted amongst all who mourn Zion and Jerusalem. If you are reading this, remember to look around for unfamiliar faces and welcome our visitors with: “Shabbat Shalom”! Please do not remove this Bulletin from the Shul. YOUNG ADULTS a) Dinner We welcome this evening young adults who will be participating in a super dinner in our hall. There will be a Guest Speaker. This is the second of our Young Adults special functions. b) Services It gives us pleasure to invite our young members (18-35) and friends to a special service every Friday evening in our Small Shul. We will be holding inspirational participatory services from 6.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m followed by a Bracha and L’chayims. Looking forward to seeing and welcoming you. Please contact Rabbi Levi Silman on 072 742-2009 if you have any questions. PYRAMID VIDEO (The Movie Library) 255 Main Road, SEA POINT, Tel: 021 439-5392 We stock a Large Variety Of Movies Including a comprehensive range of JEWISH & ISRAELI Movies All Israeli Movies hired at NO CHARGE All Movies Only R10 Per Movie Monday to Thursday (Excluding Public Holidays) Log on to us at www.pyramidvideo.co.za AMBASSADOR REMOVALS AND STORAGE HOME AND OFFICE REMOVALS AROUND CAPE TOWN SINCE 1985 SAFE, SECURE STORAGE FACILITIES BEST PRICES, RELIABLE SERVICE ENQUIRE ABOUT MID-MONTH SPECIALS! TEL FOR FREE QUOTE: 021 555-1988 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.ambassadorremovals.co.za FOR FREE QUOTE “MULIK THE ZULIK” Shmuel Keren’s book on his life story Just arrived and available at the Shul office COMFORTING CARERS - for the Elderly Are you looking for the right person to care for you or your loved one? We aim to provide you with experienced, responsible and honest staff who have initiative and compassion. Phone Beth: 434-0562 / 082 593-8109 AN IDEAL GIFT STAN, THE GOOD SHABBOS MAN’S JOKE BOOK Our special price (was R99) NOW only R50 - available at our office. This is a hilarious book, filled with Jewish theme jokes, all will really enjoy it! Barry Braun** presents “Faith in Song”, music from Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, featuring Cantors Barry Braun and Ezra Sher at SABC, 209 Beach Road, Sea Point on Tuesday 9^th September at 8.00 p.m. Tickets are R100 each and available from our office (021 439-7543) or the Milnerton Shul (021 552-4285). Seating is limited so book early!

22nd August 2008 – 21 Av 5768

22^nd August 2008 – 21 Av 5768