This Shabbat is Shabbat Mevarchim (“the Shabbat that blesses" the new month): a special prayer is recited blessing the Rosh Chodesh ("Head of the Month") of the upcoming month of Sivan, which falls on Sunday (tomorrow).
Prior to the blessing, we announce the precise time of the molad, the "birth" of the new moon. See molad times.
Fire, water and desert—by these we established our commitment to the Torah.
The first Jew, Abraham, was cast into a fiery furnace for his loyalty to the way of G‑d. And lest one say that this was an extraordinary act by an extraordinary individual, at the shores of the Red Sea an entire people plunged into the sea’s waters when the divine command to “move forward!” issued forth. And lest one say that this was a spur-of-the-moment heroism, for forty years the people of Israel followed G‑d through the barren, hostile desert, trusting in Him to provide for them and protect them. As the prophet Jeremiah declaims, “I remember the kindness of your youth, your bridal love, your following after Me in the desert, in an unsown land.”
(Rabbi Meir Shapira of Lublin)
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Please join us for a special Shavuot Packing Bee on Wednesday 13th of May, from 7–8pm, as we come together to pack Shabbat parcels for our cherished seniors. Location: 347 Alma Rd, Caulfield North
Volunteers of all ages are warmly welcome — children, teens, adults and seniors all play a special part in this meaningful initiative. Together, we’ll prepare Shabbat and Jewish festival packages for more than 270 Jewish seniors living in non-Jewish aged care facilities.
For many of these seniors, these packages are their only connection to Shabbat and their Jewish heritage. Receiving fresh challah, treats and a thoughtful package reminds them that they are remembered, valued and cared for — like a warm hug delivered straight to their door.
Join us for an uplifting evening of giving, connection and community in honour of Shavuot.
To sign up go to: https://smileonseniors.org.au/volunteering
Dear community
Join us for a special Smiles Hub Afternoon Tea filled with delicious refreshments, music, meaningful inspiration, and wonderful company.
We are excited to feature an interactive Drum Circle Workshop with Boruch Moshel, a talented musician and educator who runs dynamic drumming workshops around Melbourne. Guests will have the opportunity to connect with one another through the uplifting power of music in a fun and engaging group experience.
We are also delighted to welcome guest speaker Rebbetzin Menucha Cooper, who will share incredible insights from her experiences as a mother, Rebbetzin, and community educator. Menucha is a proud mum of five incredible children, including her son Mendy, who has Angelman Syndrome. Together with her husband Reuvi, she serves as Youth Director at Chabad Malvern and is deeply passionate about disability awareness, inclusion, and community education.
Enquiries: adina@smileonseniors.org.au | (03) 9507 2368
Wednesday, 27th May
2:00PM – 3:15PM
$10
Location: 347 Alma Rd, Caulfield North
RSVP & Pay: https://smileonseniors.org.au/hub
Bookings are essential — we look forward to seeing you there!
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No call out fees. Over 40 years experience in property repairs and building trade (ex UK).
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