Thursday, 30 April 2026

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Tzetl: Shabbos Emor

5:15pm - Candle Lighting, Friday
6:13pm - Havdalah, Saturday
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PARSHAH IN A NUTSHELL
Leviticus 21:1–24:23
The name of the Parshah, “Emor,” means “speak” and it is found in Leviticus 21:1.

The Torah section of Emor (“Speak”) begins with the special laws pertaining to the kohanim (“priests”), the kohen gadol (“high priest”), and the Temple service: A kohen may not become ritually impure through contact with a dead body, save on the occasion of the death of a close relative. A kohen may not marry a divorcee, or a woman with a promiscuous past; a kohen gadol can marry only a virgin. A kohen with a physical deformity cannot serve in the Holy Temple, nor can a deformed animal be brought as an offering.

A newborn calf, lamb or kid must be left with its mother for seven days before being eligible for an offering; one may not slaughter an animal and its offspring on the same day.

The second part of Emor lists the annual Callings of Holiness—the festivals of the Jewish calendar: the weekly Shabbat; the bringing of the Passover offering on 14 Nissan; the seven-day Passover festival beginning on 15 Nissan; the bringing of the Omer offering from the first barley harvest on the second day of Passover, and the commencement, on that day, of the 49-day Counting of the Omer, culminating in the festival of Shavuot on the fiftieth day; a “remembrance of shofar blowing” on 1 Tishrei; a solemn fast day on 10 Tishrei; the Sukkot festival—during which we are to dwell in huts for seven days and take the “Four Kinds”—beginning on 15 Tishrei; and the immediately following holiday of the “eighth day” of Sukkot (Shemini Atzeret).

Next the Torah discusses the lighting of the menorah in the Temple, and the showbread; (lechem hapanim) placed weekly on the table there.

Emor concludes with the incident of a man executed for blasphemy, and the penalties for murder (death) and for injuring one’s fellow or destroying his property (monetary compensation).


HAFTORAH IN A NUTSHELL
Ezekiel 44:15-31
This week's haftorah discusses various laws that pertain to the kohanim, the priests, a topic also discussed at length in the first part of the week's Torah portion.

Ezekiel prophesies about the service of the kohanim in the third Holy Temple which will be rebuilt after the Final Redemption. The prophet describes their priestly vestments, their personal care, whom they may and may not marry, and their special purity requirements which preclude them from coming in contact with a corpse, unless it's for a next of kin. He also discusses their calling as teachers and spiritual leaders.

The prophet conveys G‑d's word: "You shall give them no possession in Israel; I am their possession." The kohanim do not receive a portion in the Land of Israel, instead they partake of the sacrifices as well as various tithes.


SAGES ON THE PARSHAH

Speak to the kohanim, the sons of Aaron, and say to them . . . (Leviticus 21:1)

“Speak” and “say”—enjoin the elders regarding the youngsters.

(Talmud; Rashi)

The above dictum, which constitutes a primary biblical source for the concept of education, also offers insight into the nature of education.

The word used by the Talmud and Rashi—lehazhir, “to enjoin”—also means “to shine.” Hence the phrase “to enjoin the elders regarding the youngsters” also translates as “to illuminate the elders regarding the youngsters.” Education is not only an elder teaching a youngster; it is also an illumination for the educator.

(The Lubavitcher Rebbe)

https://w2.chabad.org/media/pdf/16608.pdf



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Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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Thursday Lunch Club with Gary Samowitz
7 May 2026

Saturday 9 May 2026
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Tuesday, 28 April 2026

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Monday, 27 April 2026

Mt Scopus & Beit Aharon Tikkun Leyl - Gawenda

Join Beit Aharon for Shavuot dinner, followed by Guest Speaker Michael Gawenda (cosponsored with Mount Scopus), then stay for the rest of our Tikkun Leyl...
Thursday 21 April
6pm. Optional Dinner ($18 adults / $9 children below 13)
8pm-9pm Guest Speaker (and parallel student program for Years 4-6)
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Sunday, 26 April 2026

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Saturday, 25 April 2026

Elwood Shule presents Lag Ba'Omer Magic Show

Elwood Shule presents Lag Ba'Omer Magic Show Tuesday, 5th May 5:30pm Dinner, 6:00pm Show
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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

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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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Thursday, 23 April 2026

Employment: Sassoon Yehuda Sephardi Synagogue

Sassoon Yehuda Sephardi Synagogue is seeking an enthusiastic, engaging, and community-focused Orthodox Rabbi to join our Rabbinical Team, under the leadership of Rabbi Benjamin Kessly.

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Tzetl: Shabbos Acharei-Kedoshim

5:24pm - Candle Lighting, Friday
6:20pm - Havdalah, Saturday
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PARSHAH IN A NUTSHELL
Leviticus 16:1–20:27
The name of the Parshah, “Acharei Mot,” means “after the death of” and it is found in Leviticus 16:1. The name of the Parshah, “Kedoshim,” means “holy [ones]” and it is found in Leviticus 19:2.

Following the deaths of Nadav and Avihu, G‑d warns against unauthorized entry “into the holy.” Only one person, the kohen gadol (“high priest”), may, but once a year, on Yom Kippur, enter the innermost chamber in the Sanctuary to offer the sacred ketoret to G‑d.

Another feature of the Day of Atonement service is the casting of lots over two goats, to determine which should be offered to G‑d and which should be dispatched to carry off the sins of Israel to the wilderness.

The Parshah of Acharei also warns against bringing korbanot (animal or meal offerings) anywhere but in the Holy Temple, forbids the consumption of blood, and details the laws prohibiting incest and other deviant sexual relations.

The Parshah of Kedoshim begins with the statement: “You shall be holy, for I, the L‑rd your G‑d, am holy.” This is followed by dozens of mitzvot (divine commandments) through which the Jew sanctifies him- or herself and relates to the holiness of G‑d.

These include: the prohibition against idolatry, the mitzvah of charity, the principle of equality before the law, Shabbat, sexual morality, honesty in business, honor and awe of one’s parents, and the sacredness of life.

Also in Kedoshim is the dictum which the great sage Rabbi Akiva called a cardinal principle of Torah, and of which Hillel said, “This is the entire Torah, the rest is commentary”—“Love your fellow as yourself.”


HAFTORAH IN A NUTSHELL
Amos 9:7-15
This week's haftorah foretells the exiles and punishments that will befall the Jews because they strayed after the ways of the heathens — behavior that this week's Torah reading proscribes.

The prophet Amos delivers G‑d's message, reminding the people of G‑d's kindness to them — taking them out of Egypt and singling them out as His chosen nation. Nevertheless, because of their misdeeds, G‑d will destroy the Northern Kingdom of Israel; but will not completely destroy the house of Jacob. The Jews will be scattered amongst the nations, but eventually they will return to their land — on the day of the redemption. G‑d will then reinstall the House of David to its former glory and there shall be peace and abundance upon the land.

The haftorah ends with G‑d's promise: "And I will return the captivity of My people Israel, and they shall rebuild desolate cities and inhabit [them], and they shall plant vineyards and drink their wine, and they shall make gardens and eat their produce. And I will plant them on their land, and they shall no longer be uprooted from upon their land, that I have given them, said the L-rd your G‑d."


SAGES ON THE PARSHAH

And so shall he do for the Tent of Meeting, which dwells amongst them in the midst of their defilement (16:16)

Also when they are in a state of defilement, the Shechinah (Divine Presence) dwells with them.

(Talmud; Rashi) 

https://w2.chabad.org/media/pdf/85369.pdf




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Wednesday, 22 April 2026

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Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Lag Ba'Omer packing bee

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Dear community

Please join us for our pre Lag Ba'Omer packing bee, where we will be packing Shabbat packages for our Jewish seniors. Each fortnight we pack over 270 Shabbat packs which get sent out to Jewish seniors at over 26 Aged Care facilities. For many this may be their only connection to Shabbat and Judaism.

Come join the fun and do a mitzvah at the same time!! Children welcome to join.

Date: Wednesday, April 29th, from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Location: 347 Alma Rd, Caulfield North

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Monday, 20 April 2026

Property: short term rent apartment

A 3 bedroom apartment is available for rent in St Kilda East close to schools and shuls from second week of May, after Lag beomer, for up to 7 weeks until end of June. It has a kosher kitchen, dishwasher and nice size living room. Option of furnished or unfurnished available. Please contact Shlomo for more details at 0424534430.

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Thursday, 16 April 2026

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Tzetl: Shabbos Tazriya-Metzora & Rosh Chodesh Iyar

5:33pm - Candle Lighting, Friday
6:29pm - Havdalah, Saturday
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Laws and Customs

Today is the second of the two Rosh Chodesh ("Head of the Month") days for the month of "Iyar" (when a month has 30 days, both the last day of the month and the first day of the following month serve as the following month's Rosh Chodesh).

Special portions are added to the daily prayers: Hallel (Psalms 113-118) is recited -- in its "partial" form -- following the Shacharit morning prayer, and the Yaaleh V'yavo prayer is added to the Amidah and to Grace After Meals; the additional Musaf prayer is said (when Rosh Chodesh is Shabbat, special additions are made to the Shabbat Musaf). Tachnun (confession of sins) and similar prayers are omitted.

Many have the custom to mark Rosh Chodesh with a festive meal and reduced work activity. The latter custom is prevalent amongst women, who have a special affinity with Rosh Chodesh -- the month being the feminine aspect of the Jewish Calendar.

PARSHAH IN A NUTSHELL
Leviticus 12:1–15:33
The name of the Parshah, “Tazria,” means “conceives” and it is found in Leviticus 12:2. The name of the Parshah, “Metzora,” is often translated as “leper” and it is found in Leviticus 14:2.

The Parshah of Tazria continues the discussion of the laws of tumah v’taharah, ritual impurity and purity.

A woman giving birth should undergo a process of purification, which includes immersing in a mikvah (a naturally gathered pool of water) and bringing offerings to the Holy Temple. All male infants are to be circumcised on the eighth day of life.

Tzaraat (often mistranslated as leprosy) is a supra-natural plague, which can afflict people as well as garments or homes. If white or pink patches appear on a person’s skin (dark red or green in garments), a kohen is summoned. Judging by various signs, such as an increase in size of the afflicted area after a seven-day quarantine, the kohen pronounces it tamei (impure) or tahor (pure).

A person afflicted with tzaraat must dwell alone outside of the camp (or city) until he is healed. The afflicted area in a garment or home must be removed; if the tzaraat recurs, the entire garment or home must be destroyed.

As outlined at the start of the portion of Metzora, when the metzora (“leper”) heals, he or she is purified by the kohen with a special procedure involving two birds, spring water in an earthen vessel, a piece of cedar wood, a scarlet thread and a bundle of hyssop.

When a home is afflicted with tzaraat, in a process lasting as long as nineteen days, a kohen determines if the house can be purified, or whether it must be demolished.

Ritual impurity is also engendered through a seminal or other discharge in a man, and menstruation or other discharge of blood in a woman, necessitating purification through immersion in a mikvah.


HAFTORAH IN A NUTSHELL
Nutshell for Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Haftorah
When Rosh Chodesh — the “head of the month,” the one or two semi-festive days marking the beginning of each Jewish month — falls on Shabbat, as is the case this week, a special haftorah is read instead of the above one. This haftorah concludes with the assurance that during the Messianic Era all Jews will once again come to the Holy Temple to worship on every (Shabbat and) Rosh Chodesh.
Isaiah 66:1-24
The prophet Isaiah relays G‑d's message: one of encouragement to the poor on those of a contrite spirit, and reproach to the sinners who offer insincere sacrifices, thinking they can atone for their immoral lifestyles. The prophet continues to prophesy about the Future Redemption and the ingathering of all exiled Jews, comparing the process to childbirth, "Who heard anything like this? Who saw anything like these? Is a land born in one day? Is a nation born at once, that Zion both experienced birth pangs and bore her children? For so says the Lord, '...Like a man whose mother consoles him, so will I console you, and in Jerusalem, you shall be consoled. And you shall see, and your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall bloom like grass...'"

These rewards, however, are reserved for those "tremble before G‑d's word." Those who oppressed Israel, however, will then be justly punished for their deeds.


SAGES ON THE PARSHAH

Jewishness is not a matter of historical consciousness, outlook, ethics, or even behavior; it is a state of being. This is the deeper significance of the debate between Ishmael and Isaac. When the Jew is circumcised on the eighth day of life, he is completely unaware of the significance of what has occurred. But this "non-experience" is precisely what circumcision means. With circumcision the Jew says: I define my relationship with G‑d not by what I think, feel or do, but by the fact of my Jewishness—a fact which equally applies to an infant of eight days and a sage of eighty years.

(The Lubavitcher Rebbe)

On the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised (12:3)



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