N E W S L E T T E R - Hendon United Synagogue€¦ · SEUDAH SH’LISHIT WITH MUSICAL HAVDALAH – THIS SHABBAT AFTERNOON The whole community is invited to Seudah Sh [lishit with

Shul Office Hours Monday to Thursday: 9.00 am to 3.30 pm Sunday and Friday: 9.00 am to 12.00 noon

This week’s leining starts on: Hertz p410, ArtScroll p544, Soncino p605 Maftir (Parshat Zachor): Hertz p856, ArtScroll p1066, Soncino p1114

Haftarah: Hertz p996, ArtScroll p1214, Soncino p1192

Main Shul 9.15 am Sermon Rabbi MS Ginsbury Shacharit Eli Meyer Musaf David Benaim Sedrah summary Richard Glyn Leining David Cowan Haftarah David Ruben Anim Zemirot Jamie Samson

Early Minyan 8:25 am (Beth HaMedrash) D’var Torah Rabbi Y Binstock Shiur Robin Cohen

RCAM 9:30 am (Sol Cohen Hall) D’var Torah Rabbi Y Binstock

Na’aleh 9:30 am (Upstairs, Community Centre) D’var Torah Rabbi Y Binstock

Youth 9:30 am (Downstairs, Community Centre)

ו"ב׳ תשע אדר זכור ט׳ 'ויקרא פ' שבת קודש פ Shul Office 020 8202 6924 Issue 624 | 19th March 2016 | 9th Adar 2 5776

SEDRAH REFLECTIONS BY JOE BLOOMBERG – VAYIKRA … isheh rei'ach nicho'ach LaShem – ‘… a fire-offering, a satisfying aroma to HaShem’ (Vayikra 1:9; 1:17; 2:2).

In these verses from today’s Sedrah, the Torah describes in identical terms the effect of the most expensive (animal) offering, the less expensive (bird) offering and the least expensive (flour/mincha) offering. They each provide ‘a satisfying aroma to HaShem’, signifying that He accepts each of them in exactly the same way, notwithstanding the different financial costs involved.

From this, the final Mishna of Menachot (13:11) derives an important principle: there is no difference between the one who offers much (marbeh) and the one who offers little (mam’it), so long as they direct their mind to Heaven. The inexpensive mincha offering is described as being offered by a nefesh/soul, since it is usually offered by a poor person who cannot afford anything more expensive – HaShem accepts such an offering as if he had offered up his very soul (Rashi).

The Taz (d. 1667) raises the question: Why should the marbeh and the mam'it receive the same reward? If both do the mitzvah with the proper focus of serving HaShem, should not the person who does more receive a greater reward? In contrast, the Sfas Emes (d. 1905) asks: Why should the one who does more receive the same reward as the person who does less? Both have achieved the same desired result – namely, to focus their attention on serving HaShem – but the one who does less has achieved this result more efficiently!

Ultimately, whilst the Mishna effectively is teaching that the value of one’s service cannot be measured in absolute terms but rather that it is relative to one’s circumstances, the main emphasis is that there is always an overriding prerequisite to serve HaShem to the best of one’s ability and with the sincerest of intent.

Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma’ariv (Sol Cohen Hall) 5.55 pm ------------------------------------------

Early Shabbat Mincha (Beth HaMedrash) 12.45 pm Shabbat Mincha (Beth HaMedrash) 5.15 pm Seudah Sh’lishit (Sol Cohen Hall) 5.45 pm Ma’ariv (Beth HaMedrash) & end of Shabbat, followed by musical Havdalah (Sol Cohen Hall) 6.59 pm N E W S L E T T E R

We extend a very warm welcome to everyone visiting our Shul today. We hope you enjoy the Service and will join us again soon.

Please don't eat alone! Contact the Shul Office in advance, or on the day either the Rabbi or the Gabbaim in your Service if you would like to join a family for dinner or lunch.

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SEUDAH SH’LISHIT WITH MUSICAL HAVDALAH – THIS SHABBAT AFTERNOON The whole community is invited to Seudah Sh’lishit with guest speaker Rav Ari Faust (Bnei Akiva Shaliach), followed

by Ma’ariv and Musical Havdalah with Rabbi Binstock and Bnei Akiva Bogrim. See above for times and locations.

We welcome all those members of Bnei Akiva who are joining us today for their Shabbat Ha’Irgun

Please note that there will be two additional readings of Parshat Zachor today: 11.50 am (Sol Cohen Hall) and 5.10 pm (Beth HaMedrash)

REGULAR LEARNING Daily Daf HaYomi For times, see top of page 1 and grid above Beth HaMedrash

Motzaei Shabbat

Mishlei Shiur Rabbi Ginsbury 8.15 – 8.55 pm 31 Green Walk

Sunday Tefillin Breakfast Rabbi Ginsbury 8.10 – 9.15 am Beth HaMedrash

Tuesday Chaburah Shiur Rabbi Ginsbury 7.50 – 8.30 am Aviva Hardman Hall

Tuesday Tea and Torah Rabbi Pollak 2.00 – 4.00 pm Aviva Hardman Hall

Tuesday Chumash Shiur Rabbi Ginsbury 8.30 – 9.30 pm Beth HaMedrash rear

Tuesday SEED for men 8.30 – 9.30 pm Beth HaMedrash

Tuesday (fortnightly)

SEED for ladies (next session 29 Mar) 8.30 – 9.30 pm Aviva Hardman Hall

Thursday Gemarah Shiur (not 17, 24 Mar) Rabbi Ginsbury 8.30 – 9.30 pm Beth HaMedrash rear

Friday Chaburah Shiur Rabbi Binstock 7.50 – 8.30 am Aviva Hardman Hall

Shabbat Sedrah Shiur with Rashi Rabbi Ginsbury/

Rabbi Binstock 15 minutes before Shacharit

Main Shul

TIMES OF DAILY SERVICES

Mar Adar 2 Shacharit Second

Shacharit Mincha & Ma’ariv

Ma’ariv Daf

HaYomi

20 10 Sunday 8.15 am 6.00 pm - 9.00 am

21 11 Monday 7.00 am 8.10 am 6.00 pm 7.30 pm 6.30 pm

22 12 Tuesday

7.10 am 8.10 am 6.00 pm 7.30 pm 6.30 pm

23 13 Wednesday (Fast of Esther) See Purim timetable on centre pages.

24 14 Thursday (Purim)

25 15 Friday (Shushan Purim / Bank Holiday)

6.07 pm - - 8.15 am

SECURITY ROTA — PESACH VOLUNTEERS APPEAL This isn’t a financial appeal, but a heartfelt request for volunteers to step in and do a 30-minute duty over Pesach. Many of us will be away for all or parts of Pesach, making it difficult to organise reliable rotas and ensure that those in Shul are protected. If you are assigned a duty but are away, please ensure that you swap with someone who is available. If you are in Hendon over any of the days of Pesach and can do (an extra) duty, please contact [email protected]), or offer a time slot to the Team Leader when you arrive. Your support is truly appreciated.

This week’s newsletter is sponsored by Tikva & Alberto Benin with Hannah Cohen to commemorate the Yahrzeit of Rebecca Spivack – Rivkah bat Yisroel Moshe ע"ה and in memory of Edith Spivack – Yehudit bat Yisroel Moshe ע"ה.

To sponsor a newsletter please contact the Shul Office at [email protected], tel. 020 8202 6924

Tell us about your Simcha! Email Leonard on [email protected]

מ ז ט ט ו ב Carolyn & Malcolm Cohen on the birth of a granddaughter

Simon Kanter on the birth of a granddaughter

Stanley Gilbert on being awarded the Légion d'honneur for his role in the D-Day landings and the subsequent liberation of France

Rebecca & Jonathan Josephs on the birth of a son

‘REDEVELOPMENT & REVIVAL’ – MARC MEYER (CHAIRMAN): Pt 5

We have completed the strategic business plan for the proposed redevelopment, and this will now be submitted to the US Trustees for their review and (we hope) approval. I will send separately next week an email to all of you with the highlights of the proposal. More complete communication will be planned after the Trustees’ feedback, nearer to the AGM.

CONDOLENCES The community extends sincerest condolences to: The family of the late Bella Cooper May they be blessed with good health and S’machot in the future and be granted full consolation by the Alm-ghty

בתוך שאר אבטי ציון וירושטים

Publication Deadline All information for inclusion in the newsletter must be sent by email to Harvey Freeman ([email protected]) and Lisa Gittelmon ([email protected]) and copied to the Shul Office ([email protected]), before the deadline of midday on Tuesday to be guaranteed entry that week.

HENDON CARES If you can offer help or know of anyone needing help, please contact our Co-ordinator Ruth Shebson on 07513 286374 [email protected] or in her office (rear of Beth HaMedrash) on Mon-day 12.30 – 4.30 pm and Thursday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm.

YOUTH Youth Service — Friday evening (Beth HaMedrash) at the same time as Main Shul

Youth Service — Shabbat morning (Downstairs, Community Centre) at 9.30 am

Contact Josh Silverblatt on 07804 131845 for any queries about the Youth Service. [email protected]

Contact Joseph Clements for any queries about the Na’aleh minyan for young adults: ([email protected])

CHILDREN 0 - 4 years — Community Centre 1st room upstairs left at 11.00 am

4 - 7 years (Rec - Yr 2) — Community Centre upstairs, right-hand classroom at 11.00 am

8 - 11 years (Yrs 3 - 6) — Community Centre downstairs, right-hand side (room 6)

Contact Abigail Hart to sponsor a Children’s Service Kiddush: [email protected]

Contact David Masters for any other queries about the Children’s Services: [email protected]

For CRP sign-off each Shabbat, please see Kathryn Fiddler.

PURIM TIMES WEDNESDAY 23RD MARCH (FAST OF ESTHER / PURIM EVENING) Fast starts 4.17 am Shacharit – First Minyan (Beth HaMedrash) 6.45 am Shacharit – Second Minyan (Beth HaMedrash) 8.00 am Mincha (Beth HaMedrash) 1.30 pm Mincha, followed by Shiur (Main Shul) 6.00 pm Ma’ariv (Main Shul) and Fast ends 7.00 pm 1st Megillah Reading 7.10 pm 2nd Megillah Reading (Main Shul) 9.00 pm THURSDAY 24TH MARCH (PURIM) Shacharit – First Minyan (Main Shul) 6.30 am 1st Megillah Reading (Main Shul) approx. 7.00 am Shacharit – Second Minyan (Main Shul) 8.10 am 2nd Megillah Reading (Main Shul) approx. 8.40 am 3rd Megillah Reading – mainly for Ladies (Beth HaMedrash) 11.00 am Mincha (Beth HaMedrash) 1.30 pm Mincha/Ma’ariv (Beth HaMedrash) 6.00 pm Ma’ariv ONLY (Beth HaMedrash) 9.00 pm

WEDNESDAY 23RD MARCH – Post-Megillah entertainment with light refreshments. Sol Cohen Hall 8.15 pm

THURSDAY 24TH MARCH – come and enjoy our amazing communal Purim Seudah! £15 adult, £6 child. For tickets please contact the Shul Office or [email protected]

UNWANTED MISHLOACH MANOT? We will be collecting any unwanted Mishloach Manot to give to GIFT. GIFT boxes will be in the Shul from Purim until Monday 28th March. Please make sure that items are In-date and sealed.

CHANGES TO OFFICE OPENING HOURS The Shul Office will be open as follows over the Purim / Bank Holiday period: Weds 23rd / Thu 24th / Sun 27th March: 9.00 am to 12.00 noon. Closed on Fri 25th and Mon 28th; normal hours resume on Tues 29th.

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HENDON COMMUNITY CARES – CAN YOU HELP? Extra volunteers required to make twice-yearly (before Pesach and before Rosh Hashanah) phone calls to specific members of the Community. Names and numbers will be supplied. If you can give some of your time for this project, please contact [email protected]

CENTRAL HENDON MIKVAH To book or for any other enquiries, call 020 7912 0506 / 07519 838404.

SHABBAT MEVARACHIM KIDDUSHIM NEED YOU! Next opportunity: 9th April (Rosh Chodesh Nisan).

A CONCERT NOT TO BE MISSED! For one night only … Hendon United Synagogue presents a concert with Ari Lesser and special guest Ben Izak. Ari Lesser is an Orthodox Jewish rapper and singer from the US. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear him! Sunday 27th March, 8.00 pm. Limited availability. Tickets (£15 each, 4 for £50) from Shul Office or https://myus.theus.org.uk/events/31862/ari-lesser-in-concert/

EXCLUSIVE FINE WINE AND KOSHER CAVIAR TASTING A UK premiere, not to be missed! Taste fine Champagne and amazing wines from Israel, Spain and France. Discover kosher caviar at our special Caviar Station & Vodka Bar. A chance to stock up for Pesach, all at great prices. Thursday 31st March, 7.30 pm, Sol Cohen Hall. Limited space. Tickets (£15 in advance, £20 on the door) from Shul Office or https://myus.theus.org.uk/events/31860/exclusive-fine-wine-and-kosher-caviar-tasting/

HENDON MDA: WEDNESDAY 8TH JUNE – SAVE THE DATE! A great day out at Hampton Court Palace, walking tour with guide.

BNEI AKIVA This Shabbat is Shabbat Ha’Irgun! Watch and listen out for announcements throughout the event.

BRIDGE MONDAYS 1.00 pm in the AVIVA HARDMAN HALL. No meeting 28th March.

RALEIGH ROCKERS (PARENTS & PRE-SCHOOLERS MUSIC GROUP) Raleigh Rockers – our lively weekly Thursday morning musical adventure with Loopy Loo – takes place 10.00 – 11.00 am in the Aviva Hardman Hall. £5 per child. No meeting 24th March (Purim). Details: [email protected]

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P E S A C H 5 7 7 6 PRE-PESACH EDUCATIONAL EVENING Our Pre-Pesach Educational Evening will take place on Sunday 10th April. Further details to follow.

Shabbat 16th April (Shabbat HaGadol) – forget about your Pesach preparations and tuck into a special communal Shabbat lunch, with guest speaker Charles Landau. Tickets (£17 adult, £10 child, £55 family) from Shul Office or https://myus.theus.org.uk/events/31858/communal-shabbat-lunch/ Motzaei Shabbat 23rd April (2nd night Pesach) – join us for an incredible experience as Rabbi & Rebbetzen Ginsbury host our communal Seder.

FORTHCOMING TOMBSTONE CONSECRATIONS Sunday 20 Mar Miriam Gould (mother of Susan Jacobs) 10.30 am Bushey Sunday 27 Mar Pearl Herzberg 5.00 pm Bushey