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{FAREWELL FROM DUDU} Dudu Gottlib In June, after 3 1/2 years as Netzer and Progressive/Pluralist Community Shaliach, Dudu Gottlib farewelled Australia and returned to Israel. To all the amazing shutafim (partners) I made along the way, shalom rav, It seems like it was a lifetime ago when I landed in Sydney to begin my Shlichut, on the 11th of November 2015. And like all chapters, this chapter too must come to an end. Fulfilling the role of Netzer and Progressive/ Pluralist Community Shaliach was the most meaningful job I have had in my life, mainly because for me it was not just a job. It was, as it is called in Hebrew, a Shlichut (a mission, a calling, a sacred responsibility). I can summarize my Shlichut as trying to do the best I can in being a bridge. A bridge between the youth and the older generations of our community. A bridge between Israel and the Sydney Jewish community, a bridge between the synagogue and its members. And even, if I may have the Chutzpah to say - a bridge between Kodesh (uniqueness) and Chol (mundane). As a 'bridge' I had the opportunity not only to facilitate growth, change, conversations and plans for the future within the many organisations I served, but also to grow and change myself. I can say with full confidence that I am not the same person I was before I came here. I am much better - I have changed for good. I would like to thank each and every one of you not only for the part you played in making my Shlichut a success but also for your friendship, your partnership. There are so many of you to thank. I cannot mention you all but I will try to name a few; the amazing Board of Governance and professional staff at the Jewish Agency for Israel and The World Zionist Organization, the good people in the World Union of Progressive Judaism, the brilliant staff of Netzer Olami and TaMar, the visionary Executive Board of the Union of Progressive Judaism and the Moetzah, the dedicated Board of ARZA and ARZENU, the talented Board and staff of the Zionist Federation of Australia and the very qualified group of Shlichot and Shlichim in Australia. I'd like to make a few last special todot rabot (many thanks): Firstly, to the Emanuel Synagogue Rabbinical and clergy team, its board and staff, lead by Alex Lehrer, Rabbi Kamins and Suzanna Helia - you are truly leaders of a thriving community that enriches Jewish life and you have enriched and will continue to do so even from afar. Secondly, to anyone I had the pleasure of teaching, whether it was the Monday Morning Conversations About Israel class, the Darkeinu group, B’nei Mitzvah, Lunch ‘n’ Learn or any other setting - thank you for your passion to learn and for installing in me the passion to teach and to learn about you. Finally, and most of all, Toda Rabba to the Netzer Bogrim and Bogrot (leaders) for making my time in Australia so precious and unforgettable. It is inspirational how much you invest of yourselves into shaping our next generation of Jewish leaders. Watching this moves me deeply. You are incredible and have selflessly been doing amazing things, resulting in huge growth and success for Netzer. It has been an honour, a privilege and an empowering journey working with you all. I'd like to end with saying- L’hitraot, which, in Hebrew, acknowledges the moment of farewell but also implies that we shall meet again. I do not know how or when, but I do know that I love you all- and what is loved continues to live and always leaves the opportunity to meet again. So, my partners, L’hitraot. Please keep in touch, Please feel free to contact me whenever you want at gotlib.dudu@gmail.com 22
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