Saturday, 16 May 2026

The שבועות Collection


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The Shell Station will be open this week for your Shavuos shopping

TODAY-Sunday 17th May- 11am-11:45am, and 7:30-8pm
We now stock PBJ shells! New stock has arrived.
Shells for Ladies and Girls and Little boys in a huge variety of colors and fabrics.
Now also taking orders -if we don't have it-ask us to get it!
@ 134 Hotham St (entry through Mayfield St)
Info or Private appointments contact: Devorah 0449103249

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Shavuot Menu : Sweetheart Patisserie by Naama

Our Shavuot menu is officially here. A full spread of handmade dairy favourites, from flaky burekas and cheese danishes to baked cheesecakes, tiramisu, quiches, and our signature cinnamon swirl cake. 
Pre‑orders are Open ! 
Contact us on 0426667005 
We’ll also have a limited amount available on Shavuot day.
Kosher CY under Kosher Australia 
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Property: Join a new community in Jerusalem - events in Melbourne

Be part of exciting new communities in Jerusalem, including the Berger Towers in Katamonim and Embassy Court - a new residential project for the 60+ community, featuring world-class amenities in a central Jerusalem location. Perfect for retirees or those wishing to split their time between Israel & Australia.
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Thursday, 14 May 2026

Fried's Shavuos


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Be part of exciting new communities in Jerusalem, including the Berger Towers in Katamonim and Embassy Court - a new residential project for the 60+ community, featuring world-class amenities in a central Jerusalem location. Perfect for retirees or those wishing to split their time between Israel & Australia.
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SCHC - Bess Hymans Lunch & Learn with Tamar Taylor


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Tzetl: Bamidbar & Mevarchim Sivan

5:01pm - Candle Lighting, Friday
6:00pm - Havdalah, Saturday
(Melbourne Australia)
Eruv Status: TBA cosv.org.au/eruv/
Good Shabbos!


Laws and Customs

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.

PARSHAH IN A NUTSHELL
Numbers 1:1–4:20
The name of the Parshah, "Bamidbar," means "In the desert" and it is found in Numbers 1:1.

In the Sinai Desert, G‑d says to conduct a census of the twelve tribes of Israel. Moses counts 603,550 men of draftable age (20 to 60 years); the tribe of Levi, numbering 22,300 males age one month and older, is counted separately. The Levites are to serve in the Sanctuary. They replace the firstborn, whose number they approximated, since they were disqualified when they participated in the worshipping of the Golden Calf. The 273 firstborn who lacked a Levite to replace them had to pay a five-shekel “ransom” to redeem themselves.

When the people broke camp, the three Levite clans dismantled and transported the Sanctuary, and reassembled it at the center of the next encampment. They then erected their own tents around it: the Kohathites, who carried the Sanctuary’s vessels (the Ark, menorah, etc.) in their specially designed coverings on their shoulders, camped to its south; the Gershonites, in charge of its tapestries and roof coverings, to its west; and the families of Merari, who transported its wall panels and pillars, to its north. Before the Sanctuary’s entranceway, to its east, were the tents of Moses, Aaron, and Aaron’s sons.

Beyond the Levite circle, the twelve tribes camped in four groups of three tribes each. To the east were Judah (pop. 74,600), Issachar (54,400) and Zebulun (57,400); to the south, Reuben (46,500), Simeon (59,300) and Gad (45,650); to the west, Ephraim (40,500), Manasseh (32,200) and Benjamin (35,400); and to the north, Dan (62,700), Asher (41,500) and Naphtali (53,400). This formation was kept also while traveling. Each tribe had its own nassi (prince or leader), and its own flag with its tribal color and emblem.


HAFTORAH IN A NUTSHELL
When Shabbat falls on the day before Rosh Chodesh, the head of the Jewish new month, as is the case this week, we read a special haftorah that begins with the words "machar chodesh" — "[And Jonathan told David,] 'Tomorrow is the new moon...'".

I Samuel 20:18-42
David, King Saul's son-in-law, fears that his father-in-law views him as competition for his throne, and wishes to have him killed. David enlists his dear friend Jonathan, Saul's son, to ascertain whether indeed Saul has such evil designs. Together they devise a plan, according to which David will be absent from the monthly new moon feast hosted by Saul. At this feast, Jonathan will discover Saul's true intentions with regards to David. Jonathan and David will then rendezvous at a predetermined meeting point where Jonathan will convey to David whether he should return to the royal household or flee.

When everyone is seated at the royal feast, the king notices David's absence and asks Jonathan for his whereabouts. When told that he has gone to Bethlehem to be with his family, the king becomes furious, telling Jonathan to fetch David as he is condemned to death. "And Jonathan knew that it had been decided upon by his father to put David to death."

Jonathan leaves the royal table in anger. The next morning he travels to David's hiding place and the two separate amidst an emotional farewell, promising each other eternal devotion and friendship.


SAGES ON THE PARSHAH

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)

https://w2.chabad.org/media/pdf/91027.pdf




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Wednesday, 13 May 2026

Fried's Deli

eli@frieds.com.au

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Women's Farbrengen Invitation

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Hamayan's Tikkun Leil Program

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Kinder information evening

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Tuesday, 12 May 2026

SCHC - Bess Hymans Lunch & Learn with Tamar Taylor


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Reminder Packing bee tomorrow night

B"H

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


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Smiles Hub Afternoon Tea

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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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Shavuot at Sassoon Yehuda

Kids Party
All welcome. And after, there will be an ice cream!



Shavuot dinner and Tikkun Leil
After arvit at 6pm, join us for a delicious, communal dinner, and then hear from our amazing guest speaker, Bev Sacho, “Al-Andalus to Exile: The Rise, Flourishing, and Dispersal of Sephardi Jewry”.
We have child minding, and from 8.30pm we'll have learning with Rabbi Benji, and Rabbi Boroda.


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YG Charidy

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Employment: Available Experienced Age Carer - Limited time slots

Experienced, Shomer Shabbat, age carer and professional chef, is open for regular shifts with elderly members of the community. NDIS invoices for package holders are available. Services include shopping (escorted or individual), driving and escorted medical appointments, cooking (kosher), and accompanied activities. No cleaning. Please contact me via: kobizvi@gmail.com.

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Handyman Services

For all your handyman jobs I am your man. No job too small or too big. Leaking taps, blocked gutters, joinery, kitchen doors and units, broken fences, Brocken locks? I can fix it.

No call out fees. Over 40 years experience in property repairs and building trade (ex UK).

Moshe Sadia 0451930432, 0406698353 jackiesadia@yahoo.co.uk

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Monday, 11 May 2026

Caulfield Shule - Shavuot

Thursday 21st May, 6:30 dinner
Shavuot Dairy Dinner
Join Caulfield Shule for Shavuot Dinner, featuring a Dvar Torah from Scholar in Residence Rabbi Goldman.


Thursday 21st May, from 8:30
Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Join Caulfield Shule for an inspiring Tikkun Leil evening featuring a diverse lineup of speakers, engaging conversations, and meaningful learning.
No booking required
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Be part of exciting new communities in Jerusalem, including the Berger Towers in Katamonim and Embassy Court - a new residential project for the 60+ community, featuring world-class amenities in a central Jerusalem location. Perfect for retirees or those wishing to split their time between Israel & Australia.
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The Wig Doctor


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Thursday, 7 May 2026

MassDeals Grand opening!

35 Glen Eira Rd Ripponlea VIC 3185
0421810817

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KinGo - Shavuos perfected - Sweetly

Make your Shavuos baking shine with KinGo’s premium round cake boards in gold, silver, rose gold, white, and black, plus durable foil containers—perfect for cheesecakes, kugels, and desserts. Available in-store in Ripponlea.

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Shavuos Specials Are Here!

Stunning nightgowns & babygrows on sale now! Also stocking Shabbos trousers & white shirts for Yom Tov!
Contact us on 0409527089

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Rosh Chodesh Women's Event - Sassoon Yehuda

Join us for an inspiring, and fun event for Rosh Chodesh Sivan. All welcome. Dairy supper served. Free event ($18 donation appreciated).

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Tzetl: Behar-Bechukotai

5:08pm - Candle Lighting, Friday
6:06pm - Havdalah, Saturday
(Melbourne Australia)
Eruv Status: TBA cosv.org.au/eruv/
Good Shabbos!

PARSHAH IN A NUTSHELL
Leviticus 25:1–27:34
The name of the Parshah, “Behar,” means “on Mount [Sinai]” and it is found in Leviticus 25:1. The name of the Parshah, “Bechukotai,” means “in My statutes” and it is found in Leviticus 26:3.

On the mountain of Sinai, G‑d communicates to Moses the laws of the Sabbatical year: every seventh year, all work on the land should cease, and its produce becomes free for the taking for all, man and beast.

Seven Sabbatical cycles are followed by a fiftieth year—the Jubilee year, on which work on the land ceases, all indentured servants are set free, and all ancestral estates in the Holy Land that have been sold revert to their original owners. Additional laws governing the sale of lands, and the prohibitions against fraud and usury, are also given.

G‑d promises that if the people of Israel will keep His commandments, they will enjoy material prosperity and dwell securely in their homeland. But He also delivers a harsh “rebuke,” warning of the exile, persecution and other evils that will befall them if they abandon their covenant with Him. Nevertheless, “Even when they are in the land of their enemies, I will not cast them away; nor will I ever abhor them, to destroy them and to break My covenant with them; for I am the L‑rd their G‑d.”

The Parshah concludes with the rules on how to calculate the values of different types of pledges made to G‑d, and the mitzvah of tithing produce and livestock.


HAFTORAH IN A NUTSHELL
Jeremiah 16:19-17:14
The haftorah discusses the punishments that await those who disregard G‑d's law, and the blessings that are the lot of those who follow the Creator's wishes. This follows the theme of this week's Torah reading which details at length the blessings and curses.

The prophet Jeremiah rebukes the people of Israel for their idolatrous ways and for not having faith in G‑d. He conveys G‑d's words of wrath towards those who do not put their trust in Him — foretelling exile as their punishment — and of blessings for those who do.

"Cursed is the man who trusts in man and relies on mortal flesh for his strength, and whose heart turns away from the G‑d. He shall be like a lone tree in the desert, and will not see when good comes, and will dwell on parched land in the desert, on salt-sodden soil that is not habitable. Blessed is the man who trusts in the G‑d, to whom G‑d will be his trust. For he shall be like a tree planted by the water, and which spreads its roots out into a stream, so it will not be affected when heat comes, and its leaves shall be green, and in the year of drought will not be anxious, neither shall it cease from bearing fruit."

The haftorah ends with the following poignant verses: "G‑d who is the source of the hopes of Israel, all that forsake You shall be shamed, and they who turn away from me shall be marked out on the earth that they have forsaken G‑d, the source of living waters. Heal me, O G‑d, then shall I be healed; help me, then I shall be helped, for You are my praise!"


SAGES ON THE PARSHAH

If you sell aught to your fellow, or buy aught from your fellow’s hand, you shall not defraud one another (25:14) . . . You shall not defraud one another; but you shall fear your G‑d (25:17)

The first verse refers to financial fraud. The second verse forbids verbal fraud—speaking hurtful words or giving bad advice. That is why the second verse adds “but you shall fear your G‑d,” lest a person say: Who will know that my intention was to do him evil?

(Torat Kohanim; Rashi)

You shall not defraud one another (25:14)

Legally, it is only forbidden to defraud one’s fellow. But a chassid must go beyond the letter of the law, and take care not to delude himself, either.

(Rabbi Bunim of Pshischa)

https://w2.chabad.org/media/pdf/87059.pdf



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Wednesday, 6 May 2026

St Kilda Shule – Shavout for Kids

Friday 22 May 2026 at 10.00am
Free event
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Mt Scopus College & Beit Aharon Shavuot Tikkun Leyl


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Property: Join a new community in Jerusalem - events in Melbourne

Be part of exciting new communities in Jerusalem, including the Berger Towers in Katamonim and Embassy Court - a new residential project for the 60+ community, featuring world-class amenities in a central Jerusalem location. Perfect for retirees or those wishing to split their time between Israel & Australia.
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Fried's Deli

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Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Smile on Seniors Packing


B"H

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


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Pre-Shavuot Smiles Hub Afternoon Tea

Please join us for a special Pre-Shavuot Smiles Hub Afternoon Tea on Wednesday 6 May, 2026.
Time: Please note new earlier time, 2:00-3:15pm
Location: 347 Alma Rd, Caulfield North.
Cost $10
Enquiries: Adina@smileonseniors.org.au 9507 2368

We are delighted to welcome Rabbi Ronnie Figdor OAM for a fascinating presentation and Torah Scroll Workshop. Ronnie currently runs the operations at the Melbourne Sofer Centre and brings a diverse background in medical science, computing, management and education. 

Guests will also enjoy a beautiful Shavuot flower arranging activity with high school students, creating a warm and meaningful afternoon of learning, connection and celebration. 

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Kimberley Gardens Mothers day Ad

Mother's Day is this Sunday!
Treat your Mum out to a Kimberley Gardens buffet smorgasbord and give her what she really wants - a night out!
Sunday 10 May 5:30pm 
Bookings 95263865

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Yachad Saviv Young Adult social event

Join us for an evening playing pool, socialising, and making friends. See you then!

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