November 24th - Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue

23 – 24 November 2012 10 Kislev 5773
Shabbat Vayetzei.
This week we are celebrating Jonathan Stelzer’s Bar Mitzvah
and Daniela Laurence’s Bat Mitzvah.
We extend a warm welcome to their families and guests who join us this week
Friday
Shabbat Commences 3.47 pm
Service 3.50 pm
Dvar Torah by Adino Ebrahimoff
Shabbat
Shabbat Morning Shiur with Rabbi Kaplan in
the Bet Hamedrash at 8.45 am
Main Service 9.30 am
Hashkama 7.45 am
Sephardi Minyan 9.00 am
Mincha 3.40 pm
followed by a shiur with Elie Joseph (on
behalf of the Raoul Wallenberg Foundation)
“The incredible story of a man who transformed
suffering and pain into the power to save lives”
Shabbat ends & Ma’ariv 4.53 pm
Page numbers for this week’s sedra can be
found on the back cover.
Thank you to:
Baalei Koreh: Jonathan Stelzer and
Michael Goldstein
Haftara: Jonathan Stelzer
Anim Zemirot: Joshua Levy-Landau
Shammas: Alan Fox
Welcomers: Miles Herz & Steve Martin
Security: Neville Kahn and Team
Kiddush: Reva’s Team
Children’s Services
Groups 1 & 2 11.15 – 11.45 am
Groups 3 & 4 10.45 – 11.45 am
Inters Service 10.30 – 11.45 am
This Shabbat
10.45 – 11.45 am in the Kerem
Dining Room
YEDIDYAH Rabbi Levene invites you
to a special Shabbat morning service
designed for young families, followed
by a hot cholent Kiddush. Children
welcome.
Monday, 3 December
8.15 pm at 2 Neville Drive, N2 0QR
Chanukah: putting history in
context - the spiritual journey of
the Maccabees.
A shiur with Rabbi Kaplan.
Sunday, 9 December
4.30 pm at the front of the
Synagogue
Candle Lighting and “Shlock
Rock”. Join the rabbinic team as we
light our giant Chanukiah and
celebrate with a concert in the Hall
for families and the young at heart
with popular Jewish rock band
“Shlock Rock”. Stay warm with
soup & hot roast chestnuts.
NO CHARGE
Thursday, 13 December
7.00 pm in the Max Weinbaum Hall
Youth Chanukah Spectacular
Candle lighting, Kaifeng Dinner and
show with international superstar
regurgitater. Stevie Starr. Book Now
£15 before 23 Nov (£20 thereafter).
Annabel & Joe Stelzer celebrating Jonathan’s Bar Mitzvah,
Linda & Gary Laurence celebrating Daniela’s Bat Mitzvah and
Alexandra & Jeffrey Davidson celebrating Leo’s engagement to Donna Hirsch
invite you to join them for Kiddush after the Service
ה"ב
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Mazal Tov to
Jonathan Stelzer, his parents Annabel & Joe, grandparents Angela Landau, Sonia &
Isi Stelzer and all the family. Jonathan is celebrating his Bar Mitzvah and will be
leining Rishon, Sheni, Shlishi, Shishi, Shevi’i, Maftir and Haftorah.
Daniela Laurence, her parents, Linda & Gary, grandparents Dolly & Roberto Hodara,
Sylvia & Paul Quastel and all the family. Daniela will be celebrating her Bat Mitzvah
at the Havdalla Service.
Anna and Jamie Binstock on the birth of a son.
Gemma and James Dunitz on the birth of a son.
A huge thank you to everybody who helped make this year’s Mitzvah Day such a
resounding success. The following are just some of projects completed by HGSS and
The Aleph Learning Centre. 110 gift bags to Camp Simcha, 120 sandwich bags to the
Jewish community soup kitchen, 75 benchers to WJR communities, 30 gift
bags/Chanukah gifts to children and mums (Jewish Women's Aid), 60 mugs to the
soup kitchen for the homeless, 100 seasonal stockings for kids at the Barnet Refugee
Centre, 100 pencil cases to children in homes in Israel through Jewish Child's Day,
boxes of cakes to the staff at the Royal Free Hospital, staff at the Bobath Centre, East
Finchley and staff at Hammerson House, an entire car load of clothes to World Jewish
Relief.
Mornings
Sunday: 8.30 am
Monday to Friday: 7.10 am
FAMILY NEWS
TIMES OF SERVICES
Week commencing Sunday 25 November
Afternoons
Sunday: 3.50 pm (Mincha & Ma’ariv)
Monday to Thursday: 1.30 pm (Mincha)
Evenings
Monday to Thursday: 7.30 pm (Ma’ariv)
SHABBAT
Friday: Shabbat commences 3.41 pm
Service 3.45 Dvar Torah by David Wolfson
Shabbat: Main Service 9.30 am
Hashkama 7.45
Sephardi Minyan 9.00
Youth Service 9.45
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Daily
Rabbi Kaplan’s short shiur on Rambam (10 minutes - immediately after Shacharit)
Monday
BET MIDRASH Mondays, 8.00 to 10.00 pm in the Landy Gallery
Parsha Shiur with Victor Amar 8.00 pm
Please join us at any time from 8.00-10.00 pm to learn on your own or with a partner
Tuesday
Soup And Sedra 12.30 pm in the Library
Lunchtime learning with Rabbi Kaplan. Studying texts in English and exploring life
lessons found in the weekly Sedra.
Talmud Shiur 7.45 pm at Rabbi Kaplan’s home, 8 Norrice Lea
Rabbi Kaplan invites everyone to a series of textually based Talmud shiurim.
Professor Sacha Stern’s Shiur 8.30 pm in the Library
Wednesday
Nashim’s Lunch and Learn for Ladies 1.00 – 2.00 pm in the Landy Gallery
with Rabbi Knopf
To help us plan for catering, please contact Michele (michele@yaminjoseph.com) to
confirm your attendance.
Rabbi Hammer’s Gemara Shiur 8.15 pm in the Bet Hamedrash
Rabbi Schischa’s Shiur 8.15 pm in the Library
Thursday
A Special Shiur for Ladies
Thursday, 29 November 9.30 – 10.15 am in the Library
Do The Clothes Make The Man?
Ladies. Join Freda over coffee to discuss this question.
Coming soon …
EDUCATION
BOOK EVENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH SPIRO ARK
Wednesday, 5 December 7.30 pm in the Landy Gallery
Christian Beginnings. From Nazareth to Nicaea AD30-325. Presented by the
author, Professor Geza Vermes. Tickets £10. Please book through Spiro Ark :
http://www.spiroark.org. Professor Vermes was the first Professor of Jewish Studies
at Oxford. He is one of the world’s greatest experts on historical Christian
beginnings and the Dead Sea Scrolls.
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WHAT’S ON
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES / CLUBS
MONDAY
Ladies' ZUMBA Dancing with DWL. 8.30 pm in the Max Weinbaum Hall
TUESDAY
Rubber Bridge. 2.00 pm in the Landy Gallery. Details: Dr Steinberg 8458 2764
WEDNESDAY
Norrice Nippers, £5. 10.10 am, in the Max Weinbaum Hall
Norrice TT (Table Tennis) 7.30 pm in the Max Weinbaum Hall
CHANUKAH AT HGSS
Monday, 3 December 8.15 pm at 2 Neville Drive, N2 0QR
Chanukah: putting history in context - the spiritual journey of the Maccabees.
A shiur with Rabbi Kaplan at the home of Dana and Adrian Brass.
Sunday, 9 December in the Max Weinbaum Hall, Doors open 10.45
Aleph Learning Centre Chanukah Concert . Performance by the children,
followed by a special Shlock Rock Family Concert, doughnuts and gifts for the
children.
Sunday, 9 December 3.00 – 5.00 pm
“Donut Day”. A new fundraising scheme led by the children of the community to
celebrate Chanukah. Please email: donutday2012@gmail.com to register and for
more information.
Sunday, 9 December 4.30 pm at the front of the Synagogue
Candle Lighting and “Shlock Rock”. Join the rabbinic team as we light our giant
Chanukiah and celebrate with a concert in the Hall for families and the young at
heart with popular Jewish rock band “Shlock Rock”. Stay warm with soup & hot
roast chestnuts.
Thursday, 13 December 7.00 pm in the Max Weinbaum Hall
HGSS Youth present their… Chanukah Spectacular. Candle lighting followed by
Kaifeng Dinner and Show from international Superstar regurgitater Stevie Starr.
Tickets £15 (before 23 November, £20 thereafter). To book: maddy@hgss.org.uk.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, 16 December 4.45 – 7.00 pm in the Shul
A Celebration of the Life of Fred Simon Worms OBE. Speakers include Chief
Rabbi Lord Sacks, Martin Paisner CBE, Chazan Avromi Freilich and a family
member. Please RSVP by 30 November, 7486 7760 jenny@prismthegiftfund.co.uk
Sunday, 16 December 2.30 – 10.00 pm in the Landy Gallery
The Safrai Gallery of Jerusalem invites you to an Israeli Art Exhibition and Sale.
Featuring original oil paintings, watercolours and lithographs by well known and
contemporary Israeli artists. Prices from £50 and up. Refreshments provided. 4

YOUTH
YOUTH SERVICE
This week’s Youth Service starts at 10.45 am with breakfast
followed by Musaf at 11.30 am
INTERS SERVICE for Years 6 & 7
10.30 am in the Beit Midrash
DADS AND LADS
for Boys in Year 8 and their Dads
Sunday Morning Shacharit at 8.45 am
in the Youth Centre followed by breakfast
YOUTH CHANUKAH SPECTACULAR
Thursday, 13 December, 7.00 pm in the Max Weinbaum Hall
Candle lighting, Kaifeng Dinner and show with international superstar regurgitater,
Stevie Starr. Book Now £15 before 23 Nov (£20 thereafter).
Years 5 - 7
Back to Shushan – an original production for Purim. Rehearsals every
Wednesday, 6.00 – 8.00 pm. The show will be on Monday, 11 February 2013.
Years 9 - 10
Learn to Lead continues Sunday, 2 December, 6.00 – 7.30 pm in the Youth Centre.
Year 11
Sandwiches on Sunday, 2 December, 8.00 – 9.00 pm at The Richmans.
Year 12
Special series of shiurim by Rabbi Marc Levene continuing Monday, 3 December.
BNEI AKIVA
Bnei Akiva (for Years 2- 9) 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Any questions, please contact:
benjaminlee1995@gmail.com.
CONTACT
Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue, Norrice Lea, London, N2 0RE
020 8455 8126 office@hgss.org.uk
Office Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9.30 am – 4.00 pm Sunday: 9.30 am - 1.00 pm
Friday (Telephone enquiries only): 9.30 am – 1.00 pm
Senior Rabbi – Rabbi Dov Kaplan: rabbi@hgss.org.uk
Associate Rabbi – Rabbi Anthony Knopf: rabbiknopf@hgss.org.uk
Youth and Community Rabbi – Rabbi Marc Levene: rabbilevene@hgss.org.uk
Chazan – Avromi Freilich: - 07976 397 943
Rebbetzen – Freda Kaplan: freda@hgss.org.uk
Nefesh Network: 8455 0040
United Synagogue Burial Society: 8950 7912
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SPECIAL COLLECTION
We have put a collection jar in the Hall foyer (near Kerem entrance) for people to
donate £1 coins, for the benefit of lone soldiers and children in southern Israel.
We ask everyone to contribute to their welfare in these difficult times
PROJECT CHESSED
CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAYS As part of the GIFT programme, children are invited to donate any
unwanted presents which can be distributed to those in need. Gifts can be placed in the box in the
foyer (Sundays to Fridays).
SUBURB SUPPERS If you have just had or know someone in the community who has just had a
baby, we would be delighted to provide a nutritious freshly cooked meal. Please contact Claire
Rosen on 8455 9516. This is a free service, please don’t hesitate to ask.
SHABBAT MORNING “SQUADS”
Shabbat morning 10.00 – 10.40 am
COMMUNITY
Year 4 Girls’ squad – meets on the 1st floor, left side. Dates: 1 & 15 December, 5 & 26
January, 16 February, 9 & 30 March, 20 April, 11 May
Year 5 Girls’ Squad – meets on the 2nd floor, first classroom on left. Dates: 1 & 15
December, 12 & 26 January, 9 & 23 February, 9 March, 20 April, 4 May
Boys’ Leining Squad – meets this week - 2nd floor, second classroom on left.
Boys’ Mussaf Squad – meets next on 1 December - second classroom on right.
MALE & FEMALE ADULT ACTORS NEEDED
FOR A SPECIAL PURIM PERFORMANCE:
For further details please contact Rebbetzen Freda: Freda@hgss.org.uk
UJIA MAGIC MOMENTS
We are looking forward to hosting a group of young Israelis (16/17 years old)
participating in this year’s UJIA Magic Moments Programme. We would welcome
offers to help with accommodation from Thursday 11 – Thursday 18 April 2013.
Please contact the office for more details.
KIDDUSH ROTAS - VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED:
Our kiddush rota teams require extra support - all that is required is to help one
Shabbat in six, to prepare, put out the food and clear away at the end of kiddush.
We are looking for help from women of all ages from the community - please give a
little of your time - preparation starts at 9.30 am on Shabbat morning and takes
around 1 hour. New recruits would be appreciated.
Volunteers please email: familyfelders@gmail.com or call the Shul Office.
CALLING ALL GOLFERS
On Thursday, 23 May HGSS will compete at Hartsbourne Country Club against
synagogues from around the country in the Inter Shul Golf Competition. The team
will consist of six players (men or women of any age and any handicap) who will be
selected on the basis of their two best scores achieved in monthly medal
competitions (medal or stableford) played on their own course during March, April
and the first week of May 2013. , if you are interested in playing please e-mail John
Hilton at jdhilton@btinternet.com for further details.
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םיכורא
םייח
CONSECRATIONS
Rev Yehudah Landenberg (Father of Mr Avi Landenberg)
Sunday, 25 November at 11am at Willesden Cemetery
Mr Adrian Gale (Father of Mrs Judy Marcus)
Sunday, 2 December 2012 at 9.30 am at Bushey Cemetery
Mr Ronald Silverblatt (Husband of Mrs Marion Silverblatt)
Sunday, 2 December 2012 at 10.30 am at Bushey Cemetery
We wish long life to the following members who have Yahrzeit
Gentlemen: If you wish to be given a mitzvah in shul on the Shabbat of, or before a Yahrzeit,
please reply to your reminder letter and make yourself known to the wardens by 9.45 am. Please
understand; due to pressure of numbers, mitzvot cannot be guaranteed.
Ladies: You are welcome to join in the Mourners’ Kaddish at any of the services on the day of a
yahrzeit. A ladies section will be available should you wish to participate.
Those wishing to honour the occasion when commemorating a Yahrzeit are welcome to bring a
small selection of refreshments (whisky, orange juice & biscuits) to share with other congregants
following the weekday morning service.
Shabbat
24 Nov / 10 Kislev
Mrs Malka Giwelb
Dr Jill Graham
Mrs Ray Harris
Mrs Diane Lopian
Mrs Hettie Simons
Mrs Sandra Spiro
Miss Naomi Wimborne
Mr Charles Wimborne
Sunday
25 Nov / 11 Kislev
Mr Latif Blass
Mrs Helen Cohen
Mrs Irene Dula
Dr Vicki Harris
Mr Morris Levy
Mr Nissan Reyhanian
Mr Mark Schlagman
Mrs Sandra Sher
Mrs Shirley Zender
Monday
26 Nov / 12 Kislev
Dr Nicole Braham
Mr Steven Emden
Mrs Hadassa Freedman
Dr Bernard Fromson
Mrs Angela Landau
Mr Tony Loftus
Mr Victor Press
Mrs Trudi Shovel
Mr Philip Zatland
Tuesday
27 Nov / 13 Kislev
Mr Stanley Cedar
Mr Walter Felman
Mrs Mary Goldstein
Mr Norman Roback
Mr Edwin Simmonds
Lord Robert Winston
Wednesday
28 Nov / 14 Kislev
Mrs Amanda Askar
Mrs Bernice Berman
Mr Alan Cohen
Mr Malcolm Green
Mr Julius Sher
Mr Jonathan Shine
Mrs Shelley Simler
Mrs Herta Stiefel
Thursday
29 Nov / 15 Kislev
Mrs Hazel Bellau
Mrs Renee Bourne
Mrs Beverley Emden
Mr Jack Lass
Mrs Sara Morein
Mr Neville Rafel
Mrs Gina Riese
Friday
30 Nov / 16 Kislev
Mrs Marie Bloomstein
Mrs Audrey Druce
Mrs Evelyn Gee
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Vayetzei
Torah Reading: Bereshit 28:10 – 32:3 Hertz 106/ArtScroll 144
Baalei Koreh: Jonathan Stelzer and Michael Goldstein
Haftara: Hosea 12:13 – 14:10 Hertz 118/ArtScroll 1140
Read by: Jonathan Stelzer
SEDRA SUMMARY
Yaakov leaves his hometown of Beersheba and journeys to Charan. On the way, he
encounters “the place” and sleeps there, dreaming of a ladder connecting heaven
and earth, with angels climbing and descending on it; G-d appears and promises
that the land upon which he lies will be given to his descendants. In the morning,
Yaakov raises the stone on which he laid his head as an altar and monument,
pledging that it will be made the house of G-d.
In Charan, Yaakov stays with and works for his uncle Laban, tending Laban’s
sheep. Laban agrees to give him his younger daughter, Rachel—whom Yaakov
loves—in marriage, in return for seven years’ labour. But on the wedding night,
Laban gives him his elder daughter, Leah, instead—a deception Yaakov discovers
only in the morning. Yaakov marries Rachel, too, a week later, after agreeing to
work another seven years for Laban.
Leah gives birth to six sons—Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar and
Zebulun—and a daughter, Dinah, while Rachel remains barren. Rachel gives
Yaakov her handmaid, Bilhah, as a wife to bear children in her stead, and two more
sons, Dan and Naphtali, are born. Leah does the same with her handmaid, Zilpah,
who gives birth to Gad and Asher. Finally, Rachel’s prayers are answered and she
gives birth to Joseph.
Yaakov has now been in Charan for fourteen years, and wishes to return home. But
Laban persuades him to remain, now offering him sheep in return for his labour.
Yaakov prospers, despite Laban’s repeated attempts to swindle him. After six years,
Yaakov leaves Charan in stealth, fearing that Laban would prevent him from leaving
with the family and property for which he laboured. Laban pursues Yaakov, but is
warned by G-d in a dream not to harm him. Laban and Yaakov make a pact on
Mount Gal-Ed, attested to by a pile of stones, and Yaakov proceeds to the Holy
Land, where he is met by angels.
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