Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Shiurim at Hamayan

We have the following in person shiurim at Hamayan:

Sunday 8:00pm
Chassidut (women)

Monday 8:30pm
Shaar HaB'china (Chovos HaL'vovos - Rabbeinu Bachya)
On aspects of reflection on creation and Hashem's abounding goodness towards His creatures

Tuesday 8:30
Shaar HaBitachon (Chovos HaL'vovos - Rabbeinu Bachya)
On placing one's trust in Hashem alone

Wednesday 8:00pm (women)
Rambam (Sefer Hamada) & Tanach (Yehoshua)
Fortnightly shiur (next scheduled for 20/8/25)

Wednesday 8:00pm (men)
Zera Shimson on parsha

Shabbat morning 8:45am
Emunah U'Bitachon (Chazon Ish)

Shabbat afternoon - 30 mins before mincha
Hilchot Shabbat

We also have a beautiful Beit Midrash which is available for private learning, group learning, chavrutot, and shiurim throughout the week

638 Inkerman Rd, Caulfield North VIC 3161

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Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Home Care & Independent Living Solutions

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We work with families, care providers, support coordinators and plan managers.

info@enviva.com.au 0447 069 059

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Israel Trauma Therapy Tzedaka

Background: Through structured, evidence-based animal-assisted therapy, Yuval Perl, whose parents were Shlichim in Melbourne, is helping young people and soldiers alike recover from unthinkable trauma induced since October 7. 

Aims: Train additional therapy dogs to reach more patients; Expand support to more children, youth, and traumatised soldiers; Sustain and scale a therapy model already proving effective in healing deep psychological wounds. 

Every little bit helps. Please consider donating via


Leonie Balbin.

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Invitation - Women's Farbrengen Rosh Chodesh Ellul

Warm regards, 
Zipporah Oliver O.A.M.

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BDE notice: Noemi Wilshansky ע''ה


BS'D

BARUCH DAYAN HA'EMET

It is with utmost sadness we announce the passing of
Our dear grandmother

Noemi Wilshansky ע''ה
מינדל בת יהודה משה וחנה ע''ה

Wife of Chaim Ber Wilshansky ע״ה

Mother of Ari Felberbaum ע״ה


Grandmother of Chanie Felberbaum and Sarah Weinstock


The levaya will be held at
Adass Israel Cemetery
Today - Tuesday 19th August at 11:30am



Hamakom Yenachem Etchem Betoch She'ar Aveilei Tzion ViYerushalayim
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים



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The information contained in this notice has been based on information provided directly by the family.

Submissions for BDE notices can be found here.

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Monday, 18 August 2025

Caulfield Shule Events


Schmoozeday with Col Perkins & Jennifer Lee
Tuesday 26 August 2025, 10:30am
https://www.trybooking.com/CXNPN


YACS bring you the Now-Jewish Nanny!
Thursday 28 August 2025, 8pm
https://www.trybooking.com/DEHCX



Ignite Friday Night with The Now-Jewish Nanny!
Friday 29 August 2025, 6pm
https://www.trybooking.com/DEGZN


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Sunday, 17 August 2025

Weekly Women’s Zoom Shiur

You are invited to join our interactive women's study group exploring foundations of Judaism.
This week, we will be exploring
"Insights from the month of Menachem Av, the lows and the highs"
When: Sunday 17th of August 2025
Time: 6pm-7pm
Speaker: Zipporah Oliver O.A.M.
In memory of Mrs Raizl Cylich OBM
Meeting ID: 837 6714 7952
Password: 351548
Enquiries: 0438-345-770
I look forward to seeing you then!
Warmest regards,
Zipporah Oliver O.A.M

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Reboot Our Troop: Quality Boots for our Soldiers


Dear friends and family,
As you know, we both serve in active IDF combat units. 
The army tries to take care of its soldiers, but can only cover the bare minimum.
We need IDF-approved LOWA tactical boots that are extremely useful in the field.
While more comfortable than regular combat boots, they also provide more support, have better waterproofing, are more durable, and are built in an efficient way to help reaction time.  
We need your help to protect the Jewish nation with more comfort so we can do more for our units.
We're looking to raise 12,000 nis for the equipment for our combat teams – each pair of boots costs quite a bit. Please give what you can.
Am Israel chai!
E and E

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Article: Busan Israel House

You might enjoy this article I wrote about my recent trip to South Korea...
Regards 
Pesach


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Thursday, 14 August 2025

BDE: Mrs Judith Braun ע''ה

ברוך דיין האמת
 
It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of

Mrs Judith Braun ע''ה

Wife of Hersh Yaacov ע''ה
Mother of 
Esther Esterman ע''ה,Nathan and Helen Shnider

Funeral Details:
Funeral ,Minyan & Shiva Details:
Please refer to the MCK Website for Funeral ,Minyan and Shiva details.

המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
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Wednesday, 13 August 2025

The Healing Hashkafah Podcast!

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BRAND NEW! "Healing Hashkafah Podcast"

Episodes on:

• Guilt

• kids Self Esteem - 5 Tools

• Perfectionism

• Expectations

• Judgment

• Letting Go

• ⁠Children

 

Learn Precious Tools from Master Clinical Hypnotist Rabbi Yoel Fogelgarn 

PH 0433161549

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Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Caulfield Shule Events


Shabbat Dinner with Chris Kenny
Friday 22 August 2025, 6:30pm


Chani Lisbon Live in Melbourne!
Thursday 21 August 2025, 8pm
https://www.trybooking.com/DDWJW


Caulfield Bubs book week with PJ Library
Wednesday 20 August 2025, 10am



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St Kilda Shule Events

Multicultural kiddush - 

https://stkildashule.org.au/


An Evening of Insight and Influence

https://www.trybooking.com/DDIPQ


 An Evening of Inspiration with Erin Molan
https://www.trybooking.com/DECRR


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Sukkah for sale!

The sukkah is in great condition and can be easily assembled to your needs and desired shape. Can use all or part of the wooden boards. Very easy to put together
Dimensions - length 3.75m x width 5m. Height ~2.5m
Bamboo schach in very good condition and covers the entire sukkah (2 x pieces covering the entire sukkah)
$2,500 or best offer. 
For more details Guy - 0431217635

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Handyman Services

For all your handyman jobs I am your man. No job too small. No call out fees. Over 40 years experience (ex UK).

Call: Moshe Sadia

0451930432, 0406698353

jackiesadia@yahoo.co.uk

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Sunday, 10 August 2025

Noach Car Rental in Israel

Get a quote here:

noachcar.co.il/form

 
Tell them you saw the ad on 
"Emmanuel's Australia"
 
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Tikvah LeKallah - Hachnasat Kallah Fund

Tikvah LeKallah - Hachnasat Kallah Fund is a compassionate organization that discreetly supports around 30 couples each year with essential wedding expenses and the setup of their new homes. Despite all efforts to be economical, the financial burden can be overwhelming for many families in our community. What should be a joyful and exciting time often turns into a source of stress. We aim to ease that burden, but we can't do it without your support.

All donations are tax-deductible.

Our annual campaign begins Sunday, August 10th .


Thank you in advance for your generous support

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Invitation – Weekly Women’s Zoom Shiur

You are invited to join our interactive women's study group exploring foundations of Judaism.

This week, we will be exploring
"Insights into the 15th of Av"

When: Sunday 10th of August 2025
Time: 6pm-7pm

Speaker: Zipporah Oliver O.A.M.
In memory of Mrs Raizl Cylich OBM


Meeting ID: 837 6714 7952
Password: 351548

Enquiries: 0438-345-770

I look forward to seeing you then!

Warm regards, 
Zipporah Oliver O.A.M.

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Thursday, 7 August 2025

Shabbos Tzetl: Va'Etchanan & 15 Av

5:21pm - Candle Lighting, Friday
6:20pm - Havdalah, Saturday
(Melbourne Australia)
Eruv Status: TBA cosv.org.au/eruv/
Good Shabbos!


Please click here to view the Yeshivah Shule Tzetel for Shabbos Nachamu, Parshas Voeschanan. Please click here to view the PDFs of Weekly Publications.


Because of the joyous events which occurred on this day (see "Today in Jewish History"), our sages regarded the 15th of Av to be one of the two most auspicious days on the Jewish calendar (the other being Yom Kippur--Talmud, Taanit 26b). Nevertheless, no special Av 15 observances or celebrations are ordained by Halachah (Torah law) or custom, other than the omission of the tachnun (confession of sins) and similar portions from the daily prayers, as is the case with all festive dates.

Links: Love and Rebirth: On the Significance of Av 15

Beginning on the 15th of Av one should increase one's study of Torah, since at this time of the year the nights begin to grow longer and "the night was created for study" (Talmud and Codes).


LAMPLIGHTER

ZICHRON YAAKOV

PARSHAH IN A NUTSHELL
Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11
The name of the Parshah, "Va'etchanan," means "I entreated," and it is found in Deuteronomy 3:23.

Moses tells the people of Israel how he implored G‑d to allow him to enter the Land of Israel, but G‑d refused, instructing him instead to ascend a mountain and see the Promised Land.

Continuing his "review of the Torah," Moses describes Exodus from Egypt and the Giving of the Torah, declaring them unprecedented events in human history. "Has there ever occurred this great thing, or has the likes of it ever been heard? Did ever a people hear the voice of G‑d speaking out of the midst of the fire . . . and live? . . . You were shown, to know, that the L‑rd is G‑d . . . there is none else beside Him."

Moses predicts that in future generations the people will turn away from G‑d, worship idols, and be exiled from their land and scattered amongst the nations; but from there they will seek G‑d, and return to obey His commandments.

Our Parshah also includes a repetition of the Ten Commandments, and the verses of the Shema, which declare the fundamentals of the Jewish faith: the unity of G‑d ("Hear O Israel: the L‑rd our G‑d, the L‑rd is one"); the mitzvot to love G‑d, to study His Torah, and to bind "these words" as tefillin on our arms and heads, and inscribe them in the mezuzot affixed on the doorposts of our homes.


HAFTORAH IN A NUTSHELL
Isaiah 40:1–26
This week's haftorah is the first of a series of seven "haftarot of Consolation." These seven haftarot commence on the Shabbat following Tisha B'Av and continue until Rosh Hashanah.

This section of Isaiah begins with G‑d's exhortation to the prophets: "Console, O console My people . . . Announce to Jerusalem that her period of exile has been fulfilled and that her sins have been forgiven."

Isaiah's prophecy describes some of the miraculous events that will unfold with the onset of the messianic era, such as the return of the exiles to Jerusalem, the revelation of G‑d's glory, and the rewards and retribution that will then be meted out.

The prophet then goes on to comfort the people, describing G‑d's power and might, and reassuring them of His care for His people.


SAGES ON THE PARSHAH

You, O G‑d, have begun to show Your servant Your greatness (3:24)

Moses was G‑d's faithful servant, the greatest of the prophets, the recipient of the Torah from G‑d. Yet after 120 years of the most G‑dly life ever lived, he sees himself as only having begun in his relationship with G‑d!

(Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov)

https://w2.chabad.org/media/pdf/116357.pdf



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Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Smile on Seniors, packing bee

Please join us at smile on seniors for our Packing Bee, where we pack 250 Shabbat packs that go to Jewish residents in non Jewish Aged Care Facilities
Wednesday 13 Aug 
Time: 7-8pm
Location: 347 Alma Rd, Caulfield North

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This Moitzay Shabbos. Women Only

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The Healing Hashkafah Podcast!

Click this link to access links in the picture:

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BRAND NEW! "Healing Hashkafah Podcast"

Episodes on:

• Guilt

• kids Self Esteem - 5 Tools

• Perfectionism

• Expectations

• Judgment

• Letting Go

• ⁠Children

 

Learn Precious Tools from Master Clinical Hypnotist Rabbi Yoel Fogelgarn 

PH 0433161549

https://listen.jewishpodcasts.fm/healinghashkafah

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Monday, 4 August 2025

Caulfield Shule Events

 

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https://www.trybooking.com/DDALD


https://www.trybooking.com/CXNPN


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Sunday, 3 August 2025

Buy one get one 50% off all knitwear

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Tu B'Av Shidduch Meeting

RSVP: 0470173916
toby.lieder@gmail.com 
@tobydatingcoach

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Saturday, 2 August 2025

Airport Transfers

0413996311
 
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Join Sar-El... Volunteer on an IDF army base!

​Volunteer on an IDF army base in Israel for 1, 2, or 3 weeks.
Go to www.sarelaustralia.com to find out more information and apply.
Contact Tammy if you want to have a chat about it
Tel. 0409374831 or WhatsApp
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Friday, 1 August 2025

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Thursday, 31 July 2025

Shabbos Tzetl: Devarim, Chazon & Tisha b'Av

5:15pm - Candle Lighting, Friday
5:34pm - Fast Begins, Saturday
6:15pm - Shabbat Ends, Saturday
6:03pm - Fast Ends & Havdalah, Sunday
(Melbourne Australia)
Eruv Status: TBA cosv.org.au/eruv/
Good Shabbos!


Please click here to view the Yeshivah Shule Tzetel for Shabbos Chazon, Parshas Devorim. Please click here to view the PDFs of Weekly Publications.


LAMPLIGHTER

ZICHRON YAAKOV
  Devarim 5785.pdf

  Devarim 5785.docx


Laws and Customs

The Shabbat before the Ninth of Av is called Shabbat Chazon ("Shabbat of Vision") after the opening words of the day's reading from the prophets ("haftara"), which is the third of the series of readings known as "The Three of Rebuke." On this Shabbat, say the Chassidic masters, we are granted a vision of the Third Temple; we may not see it with our physical eyes, but our souls see it, and are empowered to break free of our present state of galut (exile and spiritual displacement) and bring about the Redemption and the rebuilding of the Temple.

Links:
The Holy Temple: an Anthology
Shabbat of Vision
About the "Three of Rebuke"
http://www.thethreeweeks.com

The mournful paragraph of Tzidkatecha Tzedek is omitted from the afternoon prayers.

The fast of Tishah B'Av begins this evening at sunset.

Some of the fast's mourning practices--such as refraining from Torah study other than texts related to the events and nature of the fast day--are observed beginning from midday today.

Finish eating by sunset. After nightfall say, "Blessed is He who distinguishes between the holy and the mundane." No Havdalah tonight, but light a candle and recite the fire blessing. Havdalah is recited after the fast (omitting the candle and incense blessings).

"Eichah"--the Book of Lamentations--is read tonight in the synagogue after evening prayers.

See "Laws and Customs" for tomorrow, Av 9, for the particular obervances of the fast day.



PARSHAH IN A NUTSHELL
Deuteronomy 1:1–3:22
The name of the Parshah, "Devarim," means "the words" and it is found in Deuteronomy 1:1.

On the first of Shevat (thirty-seven days before his passing), Moses begins his repetition of the Torah to the assembled children of Israel, reviewing the events that occurred and the laws that were given in the course of their forty-year journey from Egypt to Sinai to the Promised Land, rebuking the people for their failings and iniquities, and enjoining them to keep the Torah and observe its commandments in the land that G‑d is giving them as an eternal heritage, into which they shall cross after his death.

Moses recalls his appointment of judges and magistrates to ease his burden of meting out justice to the people and teaching them the word of G‑d; the journey from Sinai through the great and fearsome desert; the sending of the spies and the people's subsequent spurning of the Promised Land, so that G‑d decreed that the entire generation of the Exodus would die out in the desert. "Also against me," says Moses, "was G‑d angry for your sake, saying: You, too, shall not go in there."

Moses also recounts some more recent events: the refusal of the nations of Moab and Ammon to allow the Israelites to pass through their countries; the wars against the Emorite kings Sichon and Og, and the settlement of their lands by the tribes of Reuben and Gad and part of the tribe of Manasseh; and Moses' message to his successor, Joshua, who will take the people into the Land and lead them in the battles for its conquest: "Fear them not, for the L‑rd your G‑d, He shall fight for you."


HAFTORAH IN A NUTSHELL
Isaiah 1:1-27
This week's haftorah is the third of a series of three "haftarot of affliction." These three haftarot are read during the Three Weeks of mourning for Jerusalem, between the fasts of 17 Tammuz and 9 Av.

Isaiah relays to the Jews a G‑dly vision he experienced, chastising the residents of Judah and Jerusalem for having rebelled against G‑d, criticizing them for repeating their errors and not abandoning their sinful ways — even after having been reprimanded and punished. "Woe to a sinful nation, a people heavy with iniquity, evildoing seed, corrupt children. They forsook G‑d; they provoked the Holy One of Israel." Harsh words are employed, comparing the Jewish leaders to the rulers of Sodom and Gomorrah. G‑d states his distaste for their sacrifices and offerings which were flavored with pagan customs. "How has she become a harlot, a faithful city; it was once full of justice, in which righteousness would lodge, but now it is a city of murderers…"

Isaiah then speaks gentler words, encouraging the people to repent sincerely and to perform acts of justice and kindness towards the needy, orphans and widows, and promising them the best of the land in return for their obedience. "If your sins prove to be like crimson, they will become white as snow; if they prove to be as red as crimson dye, they shall become as wool." The haftorah concludes with a promise that G‑d will eventually reestablish Israel's judges and leaders, when "Zion shall be redeemed through justice and her penitents through righteousness."

Note: The first word of the haftorah is "Chazon" ("The vision [of Isaiah]"). The Shabbat when this haftorah is read, the Shabbat before Tisha b'Av, is thus called "Shabbat Chazon," the "Shabbat of the Vision." According to chassidic tradition, on this Shabbat the soul of every Jew is treated to a "vision" of the third Holy Temple that will be rebuilt with the coming of Moshiach. Click here for more on this topic.


SAGES ON THE PARSHAH

These are the words which Moses spoke to all Israel (1:1)

It was only to the people of Israel that Moses spoke of their iniquities and failings. To G‑d, Moses spoke only of the virtues of Israel, and justified them no matter what they did.

(Chassidic saying)

https://w2.chabad.org/media/pdf/116284.pdf



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Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Sar-El Australasia Newsletter - new partner programs!!!



New Sar-El partner Programs

New Program with KKL: Rebuilding Israel's Forests Together
We're thrilled to announce a new and powerful opportunity in partnership with KKL — a 3-day volunteer mission to help restore Israel's forests following the devastating fires.

You'll join fellow Sar-El volunteers for a meaningful, hands-on experience:
🌿 Mornings: Forest cleanup, seed thinning, or terrace restoration.
🧭 Afternoons: Educational tours exploring Israel's landscapes.
🏕️ All-day: Sleep under the trees in a real forest camp, with full lodging and 3 meals a day.

It's a chance to live your values, connect with nature, and make a real impact.

📅 Upcoming Dates:

  • October 20–22, 2025

  • December 15–17, 2025

Spaces are limited — sign up through our usual Sar-El registration form and choose the KKL program. Let's rebuild, together. 🌳

🇮🇱 Ulpan BaKibbutz – Hebrew Learning the Sar-El Way!

We're so excited to share a special opportunity made just for mitnadvim like you: a series of Hebrew immersion weeks at Kibbutz Mashabei Sadeh, right in the heart of the Negev.

You'll spend five unforgettable days living on the kibbutz, studying Ivrit (Hebrew) in the mornings, exploring the desert on guided tours, and connecting with the community through cultural activities and volunteering.

Classes run Sunday through Thursday, from 8:30 to 13:00 — four days on the kibbutz and one exciting day out in the field. You'll join the regular ulpan classes, learning in a diverse and friendly international group.

This is your chance to take your time in Israel to the next level — to really walk the walk and talk the talk… b'Ivrit! 🇮🇱✨

📅 Dates for 2025:
• 19/10–23/10
• 14/12–18/12

📅 Dates for 2026:
• 25/01–29/01
• 08/03–12/03
• 26/04–30/04
• 07/06–11/06
• 19/07–23/07
• 06/09–10/09
• 25/10–29/10
• 06/12–10/12


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The Healing Hashkafah Podcast!

Click this link to access links in the picture:

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BRAND NEW! "Healing Hashkafah Podcast"

Episodes on:

• Guilt

• kids Self Esteem - 5 Tools

• Perfectionism

• Expectations

• Judgment

• Letting Go

• ⁠Children

 

Learn Precious Tools from Master Clinical Hypnotist Rabbi Yoel Fogelgarn 

PH 0433161549

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Illuminate launch - MJCF

15TH AUG, 9:00-10:30AM
RSVP by 4th August

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Tuesday, 29 July 2025

Clear the Clutter, Clear Your Mind!

Tired of the constant mess and clutter? I can help you!
Call or text Leah on 0425809388 to give yourself the GIFT of a PEACEFUL home!

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