Graduation BBQ & Debate
South Head Synagogue completed its first year of Jewish Learning Institute courses with a hugely successful Graduation Dinner on Monday evening July 7th.
Over 90 graduates and their spouses enjoyed a fabulous BBQ and participated in spirited debates on issues studied during the courses which are part of the world-wide Jewish Learning Institute comprising 250 centres around the world. Topics included whether to tick "yes" on the organ donation box on our Drivers Licence; whether the pregnant 11 year-old Romanian rape victime should have an abortion, and whether it's OK to tell your wife that you are going to the football when you are really going to a shiur.
L-R: Louis Fox, Meredith Benda, Murray Spiro, Russell Benda, Aviva Fox, Merrilyn & Tony Goodman
L-R: Leon Kawalsky, Cynthia & Errol Weinberg, Loraine & Allen Chafkin, Rachel Wahlhaus, Peggy Wahlhaus
L-R: Helen Meyer, Leah Behar, Sara Lavan, Rebbetzin Henya Milecki, Brookie & Devorah Leah Milecki
L-R: Jeremy & Riva Hayman, Ian & Bernice Charif, Sander Becker, Ben & Sara Kurzer
L-R: Rolly Nagle, Roy (standing) & Penny Halle, Brenda & Jack FInkelstein, Wendy & Brian Fine, Len Fine, Margaret Nagle
L-R: Brenda Cohen, Tanya Cohen, Jack & Rosalind Fisher, Pam Seidman, Zena Cohen, Marianne Stern
L-R: Rabbi Benzion Milecki, Les Kraus, William & Judy Maynard, Garry Lavan, Eli Behar
L-R: Susan Sonnenschein, Don & Ros Shar, Bert & Eve Akres, Reva & Brian Rosmarin, Robert Sonnenschein
L-R: Sean Maron, Susan Cahill, Stan & Michele Frank
Norman Abeshouse receives his Course Diploma from Rabbi Milecki
Rabbi Milecki's unique style of presenting is largely responsible for the tremendously positive reaction to the Courses as reflected in the comments of some of the participants:
- Joe Fischer, "Talmudic Ethics continued the pattern being highly relevant to everyday life . The way you conduct the classes and impart knowledge is terrific and really positively impacts the learning experience."
- Barry Perczuk, "I was particularly impressed with your handling and depth of knowledge relating to various issues an concepts. I feel privileged to be part of your class"
- Dale Carr, "I want to commend you on your superb delivery of the course."
- Roger Kaye, "I want to thank you for an outstanding learning experience".
- Allen Chakfin, "Your knowledge of facts is amazing"
- Alan Spiro, "Thank you for the incredible effort you have put into our course. I found your approach to the subject very thought provoking"
The JLI Courses have seen tremendous growth in people's desire to learn in an interactive environment as Rabbi Milecki says, "Each course attracted more participants than the previous one - demonstrating loud and clear the deep-seated interest that exists within our community for in-depth Jewish knowledge."
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