SHUL SERVICES

Friday Evening Service: 5.45 p.m.; Cantor Ivor Joffe and Choir conducted by David Gordon

Sermon: Rabbi Aharon Hayon

Saturday: Shacharit – 8.15 a.m.; Maftir: Eric Cash

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

Mincha is at 5.15 p.m. followed by the Seuda Shlishit. Ma’ariv is at 6.30 p.m.; Shabbat ends at 6.41 p.m.

The shiur after the Shabbat Kiddush Bracha with Rabbi Hayon on “Food – physical and spiritual”.

The Saturday afternoon shiur is at 5.00 p.m. with Rabbi Silman on “The Mitzvah and reward of Tefillin”.

PARSHA OF THE WEEK – EKEV

Man does not live by bread alone, but by the utterance of G-d’s mouth does man live (Deuteronomy 8:3) This explains a most puzzling fact of life: how is it that man, the highest form of life, derives vitality and sustenance from the lower tiers of creation – the animal, vegetable and mineral? But the true source of nourishment is the “Divine utterance” in every creation, and, as the Kabbalists teach, the “lowlier” the creation, the loftier the divine energy it contains, like a collapsing wall, in which the highest stones fall the farthest. (Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi)

HALACHA

The Bentching (Grace After Meals) that we say is of Biblical origin, as it is stated in this week’s parasha (8:10), “... and you ate, and you are satisfied, and you shall bless”. But the brachot (blessings) that we say before eating food is of rabbinical origin. Therefore if one is not sure if she/he made a bracha before eating you don’t say it, perchance you take the Name in vain. However, since the bracha for after eating is specifically mentioned in the Torah, you repeat it if in doubt. This is a mitzvah of primary importance. The Sefer Hachinuch (a 12^th century Torah commentary) says: “We have it on good authority that whoever says the bentching properly will not be denied an ample and honourable livelihood.”

CONGRATULATIONS

Mazal Tov is extended to the following and their families

Bat Mitzvah: Kenny & Beryl Lipschitz – granddaughter, Claudia Mendelowitz

Birthday: Rabbi Levi Silman

Engagement: Joe & Karen Fintz – daughter Loren to Richard Hasson

CONDOLENCES

We extend sincere condolences to the family of the late Jayne Marine.

May they be comforted amongst all who mourn Zion and Jerusalem.

SHABBAS SHMOOZE

Sponsored by an anonymous donor.

We thank him for his generosity.

CHOCOLATES

Sponsored by Anthony Miller on commemorating the Yahrzeit of his beloved mother.

We wish him long life and thank him for his generosity.

EVENTS OF THE WEEK:

Sunday 1 August Wednesday 4 August

7.00 p.m. : The Living Newspaper 7.30 a.m. : Shiur & Breakfast (Rabbi Hayon)

Tuesday 3 August Thursday 5 August

8.00 p.m. : The Living Newspaper 1.00 p.m. : Shiur & Lunch (Rabbi Hayon)

· Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein has launched a new website www.ChiefRabbi.co.za for your information.

· The Living Newspaper will promote two new books on Sunday 1^st August at 7.30 p.m. – one dealing with the life of prominent businessman Renier van Rooyen titled ‘RENIER VAN ROOYEN: FOUNDER OF PEP STORES” and the other David Saks’s bestselling book titled “THE BOEREJODE AND THE ANGLO BOER WAR”. On Tuesday 3^rd August at 8.00 p.m. a special film will be screened on Roosevelt and the Holocaust. Both functions will be held in our hall. Admission R20 per evening including refreshments.

· The Wednesday Night Discussion Group – meetings will resume on 18^th August 2010. An exciting programme is being planned, watch this space for details.

· Weizmann Grade Dinner – Weizmann Primary School, Weizmann PTA and our Shul invite all Grade 2 pupils and their families to a Shabbat service and supper in our hall on Friday 30^th July, the service commencing at 5.45 p.m.

· The Holocaust Centre will be holding the Ernest & Renee Samson 11^th Anniversary Lecture in association with The Ralph & Sue Stern Visiting Scholars Programme on “Through Soviet-Jewish Eyes: Photography, War and the Holocaust” by Prof David Shneer on Thursday 5^th August at 8 p.m. at the Albow Centre.

· The Union of Jewish Women will be hosting talks at Stonehaven – 4 August – Michael Bagraim on ‘The Jews of South Africa Today’; 11 August – Sheryl Ozinsky will talk on “2010 Unplugged”; 18 August – Mike Berger on “Identity and Choice”. Entrance R15 incl. refreshments; Time 10.00 for 10.30 a.m. For enquiries phone 021 434-9555.

· The Cape Jewish Seniors will be presenting The Leah Todres Yiddish Song Festival – 10 years of Yiddish Song on 15^th August at the Baxter Theatre at 5.30 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. Bookings at Computicket.

· YAD SARAH, a project of the Union of Jewish Women, is a voluntary service which aims to provide medical equipment on loan to any member of the Cape Town Jewish Community who requests it. It is run on a non profit basis. Donations are welcome. Call Daphne Gevint on 021 439-4946 or 072 201-6948 or email daphneg@telkomsa.net

· The Cape Jewish Seniors Association have a varied programme for the week ahead. Booking is essential on 021 434-9691 or admin@cjsa.org.za

ALIYOT FOR ROSH HASHANAH & YOM KIPPUR

The Shul office has not kept records of congregants previously given Aliyot, so starting from this Rosh Hashanah it is an appropriate time for us to turn over a new leaf. In keeping with our goal of inclusivity and communal participation, it would be appreciated if any congregant/s who has not been given an Aliyah for the last three years, please contact the Shul office.

ROSH HASHANAH BULLETIN 2010

We are launching our annual Rosh Hashanah Magazine next month and are currently finalising advertisements and design. Anyone wishing to advertise or sponsor the magazine can contact Ronen Jackson on 083 463-7777, 021 433-0001 or jackson@mustardgroup.co.za. Anyone wishing to contribute to editorial content in the form of stories, interesting information, Jewish jokes, etc are to email admin@maraisroadshul.com

YARMULKAS & CHALLAH COVERS

These are for sale at the Shul office and will be wonderful as Yom Tov gifts.

Yarmulkas are R50 each and Challah Covers are R100 each.

YOUNG ADULTS SERVICES

Every Friday evening in our Small Shul at 6.15 p.m. followed by L’chayims.

Children are welcome to join the regular children’s services.

TROP CLASSES

Members interested in attending Trop Classes with Cantor Ivor Joffe, in order to recite a Maftir and/or to learn the Trop for the Haftorah are invited to attend Trop Classes which will be held every alternate Tuesday of every month at our Shul.

Please phone Julie at our office for further details and to register.

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS

Monthly children’s birthday blessings for July will take place during the Friday evening service on 30 July.

Please inform the office of those children celebrating their birthdays in August.

SICK VISITING

Please inform us of any of your family or friends, who are members of our Congregation and are either in hospital or are ill at home.

SECURITY

We thank this week’s volunteers – Shelley Maree’s team (on duty next week – Shirley Magid’s team).

Congregants who are able to help with security – please contact our office (Steve Amsdorf).

If you are reading this, remember to look around for unfamiliar faces and welcome our visitors with:

“Shabbat Shalom”

THE FOLLOWING CONGREGANTS COMMEMORATE YAHRZEIT DURING THE WEEK : 1 AUGUST TO 7 AUGUST

SUNDAY 1 AUGUST – 21 AV

MR I SEGAL (Brother-in-law) MRS F TAUBE (Uncle) MRS R WIENBURG (Husband)

MRS D ZIEFF (Mother-in-law) DR S ZIEFF (Mother) MRS A SERMAN (Husband)

MRS K GROSS (Son-in-law) MRS M LICHTERMAN (Sister)

MONDAY 2 AUGUST – 22 AV

MR G GOODMAN (Father) MRS F GREENBLATT (Father) MRS S KESCHNER (Father)

MRS L FISCHER (Father) MRS H SAUS (Husband) MRS F ISSEROW (Father)

MR P STERNBERG (Mother) MRS B COHEN (Sister)

TUESDAY 3 AUGUST – 23 AV

MRS B GOLDBERG (Brother) MR S FINE (Father) MR B FRIEDLAND (Mother)

MR J JAFFE (Father) MRS D LEVINSOHN (Father) MR H MALLACH (Mother)

MRS E SIVE (Mother) MRS I JAFFE (Father-in-law) MRS E REISS (Father-in-law)

MRS P ZEIDEL (Father) MRS J EAST (Mother)

WEDNESDAY 4 AUGUST – 24 AV

MS J BERGER (Mother) MRS E CHINN (Mother) MR S FABIAN (Mother)

MRS E LANDAUER (Brother) MR B GENN (Mother) MR N PAMENSKY (Mother)

MR H SHAPIRO (Father)

THURSDAY 5 AUGUST – 25 AV

MR H DORFMAN (Wife) MRS A BUCHINSKY (Father) MRS E MICHALOWSKY (Brother)

MR I JOWELL (Father) MR C MAY (Grandmother) MR S CHASEN (Father)

MR E WULFSOHN (Father) MR J GERBER (Mother) MRS A LANG (Mother-in-law)

MR B SINGER (Mother) MRS J FRIEDGOOD (Mother) MRS M KAPLAN (Father)

MRS A SAVEN (Mother) MR H SILBOWITZ (Mother)

FRIDAY 6 AUGUST – 26 AV

MR M DANILEWITZ (Father) MR R BARENBLATT (Mother) MR F DICKMAN (Sister)

MRS H BERGER (Mother) MRS M SHEAR (Mother) MRS M KRUSS (Father)

DR D DANILEWITZ (Father) MRS A SEGALL (Father) PROF A L RODGERS (Mother)

MR S RODSELL (Wife) MRS S ZIVE (Son)

SATURDAY 7 AUGUST – 27 AV

MR M LAN (Mother) MRS B KANTOR (Brother) MR I GOLDBLATT (Brother)

MRS K GROSS (Sister-in-law) MRS S HERZSTEIN (Mother) MR C MICHALSON (Aunt)

MR M SHARGEY (Aunt) MR T JOFFE (Father) MR M WINDISCH (Father)

MR G NEIMAN (Father) MS G GINSBURG (Grandmother) MR S GINSBURG (Grandmother)

MR R LEN (Father)

AMBASSADOR REMOVALS AND STORAGE
(HOME AND OFFICE REMOVALS - SINCE 1985)

OPENING WAREHOUSE SPECIAL!!! – One Month Free Storage (*conditions apply)

Mid Month Specials continue. Boxes, Packing materials, enclosed trucks and more!

Call 021 555-1988 or visit www.ambassadorremovals.co.za

Be sure to tell us you saw this ad in the Shmooze

EMDON VIDEO PRODUCTIONS

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We also offer DVD from Video & Cinè conversion

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Download the newsletter here Appointment of Rabbi Dovid and Sara Wineberg SHABBAT SHALOM B.S.D 30 July 2010 – 19 Av 5770 SHUL SERVICES Friday Evening Service: 5.45 p.m.; Cantor Ivor Joffe and Choir conducted by David Gordon Sermon: Rabbi Aharon Hayon Saturday: Shacharit – 8.15 a.m.; Maftir: Eric Cash Torah: Cohen 1032, Hertz 780, L/T 904, A/S 980 Haftorah: Cohen 1051, Hertz 794, L/T 1228, A/S 1197 Mincha is at 5.15 p.m. followed by the Seuda Shlishit. Ma’ariv is at 6.30 p.m.; Shabbat ends at 6.41 p.m. The shiur after the Shabbat Kiddush Bracha with Rabbi Hayon on “Food – physical and spiritual”. The Saturday afternoon shiur is at 5.00 p.m. with Rabbi Silman on “The Mitzvah and reward of Tefillin”. PARSHA OF THE WEEK – EKEV Man does not live by bread alone, but by the utterance of G-d’s mouth does man live (Deuteronomy 8:3) This explains a most puzzling fact of life: how is it that man, the highest form of life, derives vitality and sustenance from the lower tiers of creation – the animal, vegetable and mineral? But the true source of nourishment is the “Divine utterance” in every creation, and, as the Kabbalists teach, the “lowlier” the creation, the loftier the divine energy it contains, like a collapsing wall, in which the highest stones fall the farthest. (Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi) HALACHA The Bentching (Grace After Meals) that we say is of Biblical origin, as it is stated in this week’s parasha (8:10), “... and you ate, and you are satisfied, and you shall bless”. But the brachot (blessings) that we say before eating food is of rabbinical origin. Therefore if one is not sure if she/he made a bracha before eating you don’t say it, perchance you take the Name in vain. However, since the bracha for after eating is specifically mentioned in the Torah, you repeat it if in doubt. This is a mitzvah of primary importance. The Sefer Hachinuch (a 12^th century Torah commentary) says: “We have it on good authority that whoever says the bentching properly will not be denied an ample and honourable livelihood.” CONGRATULATIONS Mazal Tov is extended to the following and their families Bat Mitzvah: Kenny & Beryl Lipschitz – granddaughter, Claudia Mendelowitz Birthday: Rabbi Levi Silman Engagement: Joe & Karen Fintz – daughter Loren to Richard Hasson CONDOLENCES We extend sincere condolences to the family of the late Jayne Marine. May they be comforted amongst all who mourn Zion and Jerusalem. SHABBAT KIDDUSH BRACHA & SEUDAH SHLISHIT – all invited Sponsored by The Shul. SHABBAS SHMOOZE Sponsored by an anonymous donor. We thank him for his generosity. CHOCOLATES Sponsored by Anthony Miller on commemorating the Yahrzeit of his beloved mother. We wish him long life and thank him for his generosity. To sponsor the Kiddush Bracha, Seuda Shlishit, Shabbat Shmooze, Chocolates or Shabbat SMS please contact the Shul office. EVENTS OF THE WEEK: Sunday 1 August Wednesday 4 August 7.00 p.m. : The Living Newspaper 7.30 a.m. : Shiur & Breakfast (Rabbi Hayon) Tuesday 3 August Thursday 5 August 8.00 p.m. : The Living Newspaper 1.00 p.m. : Shiur & Lunch (Rabbi Hayon) The following events are taking place in the community · Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein has launched a new website www.ChiefRabbi.co.za for your information. · The Living Newspaper will promote two new books on Sunday 1^st August at 7.30 p.m. – one dealing with the life of prominent businessman Renier van Rooyen titled ‘RENIER VAN ROOYEN: FOUNDER OF PEP STORES” and the other David Saks’s bestselling book titled “THE BOEREJODE AND THE ANGLO BOER WAR”. On Tuesday 3^rd August at 8.00 p.m. a special film will be screened on Roosevelt and the Holocaust. Both functions will be held in our hall. Admission R20 per evening including refreshments. · The Wednesday Night Discussion Group – meetings will resume on 18^th August 2010. An exciting programme is being planned, watch this space for details. · Weizmann Grade Dinner – Weizmann Primary School, Weizmann PTA and our Shul invite all Grade 2 pupils and their families to a Shabbat service and supper in our hall on Friday 30^th July, the service commencing at 5.45 p.m. · The Holocaust Centre will be holding the Ernest & Renee Samson 11^th Anniversary Lecture in association with The Ralph & Sue Stern Visiting Scholars Programme on “Through Soviet-Jewish Eyes: Photography, War and the Holocaust” by Prof David Shneer on Thursday 5^th August at 8 p.m. at the Albow Centre. · The Union of Jewish Women will be hosting talks at Stonehaven – 4 August – Michael Bagraim on ‘The Jews of South Africa Today’; 11 August – Sheryl Ozinsky will talk on “2010 Unplugged”; 18 August – Mike Berger on “Identity and Choice”. Entrance R15 incl. refreshments; Time 10.00 for 10.30 a.m. For enquiries phone 021 434-9555. · The Cape Jewish Seniors will be presenting The Leah Todres Yiddish Song Festival – 10 years of Yiddish Song on 15^th August at the Baxter Theatre at 5.30 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. Bookings at Computicket. · YAD SARAH, a project of the Union of Jewish Women, is a voluntary service which aims to provide medical equipment on loan to any member of the Cape Town Jewish Community who requests it. It is run on a non profit basis. Donations are welcome. Call Daphne Gevint on 021 439-4946 or 072 201-6948 or email daphneg@telkomsa.net · The Cape Jewish Seniors Association have a varied programme for the week ahead. Booking is essential on 021 434-9691 or admin@cjsa.org.za ALIYOT FOR ROSH HASHANAH & YOM KIPPUR The Shul office has not kept records of congregants previously given Aliyot, so starting from this Rosh Hashanah it is an appropriate time for us to turn over a new leaf. In keeping with our goal of inclusivity and communal participation, it would be appreciated if any congregant/s who has not been given an Aliyah for the last three years, please contact the Shul office. ROSH HASHANAH BULLETIN 2010 We are launching our annual Rosh Hashanah Magazine next month and are currently finalising advertisements and design. Anyone wishing to advertise or sponsor the magazine can contact Ronen Jackson on 083 463-7777, 021 433-0001 or jackson@mustardgroup.co.za. Anyone wishing to contribute to editorial content in the form of stories, interesting information, Jewish jokes, etc are to email admin@maraisroadshul.com YARMULKAS & CHALLAH COVERS These are for sale at the Shul office and will be wonderful as Yom Tov gifts. Yarmulkas are R50 each and Challah Covers are R100 each. YOUNG ADULTS SERVICES Every Friday evening in our Small Shul at 6.15 p.m. followed by L’chayims. Children are welcome to join the regular children’s services. TROP CLASSES Members interested in attending Trop Classes with Cantor Ivor Joffe, in order to recite a Maftir and/or to learn the Trop for the Haftorah are invited to attend Trop Classes which will be held every alternate Tuesday of every month at our Shul. Please phone Julie at our office for further details and to register. BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS Monthly children’s birthday blessings for July will take place during the Friday evening service on 30 July. Please inform the office of those children celebrating their birthdays in August. YAHRZEIT MEMORIAL BOARD & SIMCHA TREE Please contact Norman Isaacson at our office for information. SICK VISITING Please inform us of any of your family or friends, who are members of our Congregation and are either in hospital or are ill at home. SECURITY We thank this week’s volunteers – Shelley Maree’s team (on duty next week – Shirley Magid’s team). Congregants who are able to help with security – please contact our office (Steve Amsdorf). Should you wish to contact the Shul office, our telephone number is 021 439-7543 If you are reading this, remember to look around for unfamiliar faces and welcome our visitors with: “Shabbat Shalom” YAHRZEIT REMINDER THE FOLLOWING CONGREGANTS COMMEMORATE YAHRZEIT DURING THE WEEK : 1 AUGUST TO 7 AUGUST THE YAHRZEIT COMMENCES THE EVENING BEFORE SUNDAY 1 AUGUST – 21 AV MR I SEGAL (Brother-in-law) MRS F TAUBE (Uncle) MRS R WIENBURG (Husband) MRS D ZIEFF (Mother-in-law) DR S ZIEFF (Mother) MRS A SERMAN (Husband) MRS K GROSS (Son-in-law) MRS M LICHTERMAN (Sister) MONDAY 2 AUGUST – 22 AV MR G GOODMAN (Father) MRS F GREENBLATT (Father) MRS S KESCHNER (Father) MRS L FISCHER (Father) MRS H SAUS (Husband) MRS F ISSEROW (Father) MR P STERNBERG (Mother) MRS B COHEN (Sister) TUESDAY 3 AUGUST – 23 AV MRS B GOLDBERG (Brother) MR S FINE (Father) MR B FRIEDLAND (Mother) MR J JAFFE (Father) MRS D LEVINSOHN (Father) MR H MALLACH (Mother) MRS E SIVE (Mother) MRS I JAFFE (Father-in-law) MRS E REISS (Father-in-law) MRS P ZEIDEL (Father) MRS J EAST (Mother) WEDNESDAY 4 AUGUST – 24 AV MS J BERGER (Mother) MRS E CHINN (Mother) MR S FABIAN (Mother) MRS E LANDAUER (Brother) MR B GENN (Mother) MR N PAMENSKY (Mother) MR H SHAPIRO (Father) THURSDAY 5 AUGUST – 25 AV MR H DORFMAN (Wife) MRS A BUCHINSKY (Father) MRS E MICHALOWSKY (Brother) MR I JOWELL (Father) MR C MAY (Grandmother) MR S CHASEN (Father) MR E WULFSOHN (Father) MR J GERBER (Mother) MRS A LANG (Mother-in-law) MR B SINGER (Mother) MRS J FRIEDGOOD (Mother) MRS M KAPLAN (Father) MRS A SAVEN (Mother) MR H SILBOWITZ (Mother) FRIDAY 6 AUGUST – 26 AV MR M DANILEWITZ (Father) MR R BARENBLATT (Mother) MR F DICKMAN (Sister) MRS H BERGER (Mother) MRS M SHEAR (Mother) MRS M KRUSS (Father) DR D DANILEWITZ (Father) MRS A SEGALL (Father) PROF A L RODGERS (Mother) MR S RODSELL (Wife) MRS S ZIVE (Son) SATURDAY 7 AUGUST – 27 AV MR M LAN (Mother) MRS B KANTOR (Brother) MR I GOLDBLATT (Brother) MRS K GROSS (Sister-in-law) MRS S HERZSTEIN (Mother) MR C MICHALSON (Aunt) MR M SHARGEY (Aunt) MR T JOFFE (Father) MR M WINDISCH (Father) MR G NEIMAN (Father) MS G GINSBURG (Grandmother) MR S GINSBURG (Grandmother) MR R LEN (Father) AMBASSADOR REMOVALS AND STORAGE (HOME AND OFFICE REMOVALS - SINCE 1985) OPENING WAREHOUSE SPECIAL!!! – One Month Free Storage (conditions apply) Mid Month Specials continue. Boxes, Packing materials, enclosed trucks and more! Call 021 555-1988 or visit www.ambassadorremovals.co.za Be sure to tell us you saw this ad in the Shmooze EMDON VIDEO PRODUCTIONS* Videography & Photographic services offered We also offer DVD from Video & Cinè conversion and CD from LP record conversion. I collect & deliver! Contact Andrew on 0824242447 / 021 434 5307 or emdonvideos@mailbox.co.za

30 July 2010 – 19 Av 5770