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Shabbat Tazria HaChodesh Mevorchim - 29 Adar II, 5768
In the Code of Jewish Law, the first Mitzvah associated with Pesach is the responsibility of the community to ensure that everyone has sufficient means to really enjoy the Festival.
There are many people in need in our community. People for whom putting together a Yom Tov for their families is a real financial challenge. People for whom the purchase of sufficient meat, fish, wine, clothes and shoes for the children is an unaffordable luxury even at Yom Tov time. And although assisting people during the festive seasons is the main purpose of our Simchas Yom Tov fund, we also use the funds to assist families with loans at times of temporary crisis.
Over the past few years, you, the members of our community, have been extraordinarily generous in your support of these families - something which makes us really proud.
To see the relief on the faces of the recipients, together with their great appreciation, makes one understand what a truly great mitzvah this is.
Our Rabbis say, "You can only inspire the inspired!" In this vein, I turn to you, my inspired congregation, to once more contribute generously to this cause that is so close to home.
During the festive season it is customary to give gifts to friends and family. Please remember that you can donate in honour of a friend and we will send him or her a letter informing him that you have done so.
And may Hashem grant each and every one of you an easy livelihood, nachas from your families and good health! | |
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In view of the unstable state of the entire world at this time, I urge everyone to recite the following prayers, which according to the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of blessed memory, have the ability to steady a shaky world
At the beginning of the day, the following should be recited:
Behold I accept upon myself the positive commandment, "You shall love your neighbour as yourself."
One should say these next verses after one's prayers every day. Or if, for some reason one doesn't pray, then at least these verses should be recited:
Do not fear sudden terror, nor the destruction of the wicked when it comes. Contrive a scheme, but it will be foiled; conspire a plot, but it will not materialize, for G-d is with us. To your old age I am [with you]; to your hoary years I will sustain you; I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you. Indeed, the righteous will extol Your Name; the upright will dwell securely in Your presence.
Click here for the hebrew and transliteration of these Special Prayers
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Mazal Tov to Marc & Adina Jacobs on the birth of a daughter on 11 Tammuz / July 14th. Mazal Tov to grandmother Bernice Jacobs.
Mazal Tov to Ivan & Vera Goldberg on the birth of a grandson on 10 Tammuz / July 13th. Mazal Tov to parents Brad & Niki Allen.
Mazal Tov to Clive & Nikki Sher on the birth of a son on Shabbat 9 Tammuz / July 12th. Mazal Tov to grandparents Morris & Lucille Sher and Bernice Jacobs.
Please visit our Births Page for full listing |
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19 July / 16 Tammuz – Chad Heilig – Shabbat Pinchas
30 August / 29 Av – Aron Niasoff – Shabbat Re’eh
13 September / 13 Elul - Dylan Felsher - Shabbat Ki Teitze
27 September / 27 Elul - Simon Spiro - Shabbat Nitzavim
4 October / 5 Tishrei - Binyomin Maynard - Shabbat Vayeilech
25 October / 26 Tishrei - Jacob Melamed - Shabbat Bereishit
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Mazal Tov to Robert & Hazel Schulman on the engagement of their son Craig to Tammy Lenga.
Mazal Tov to Terry & Shani Diamond on the engagement of their son Dovi to Janine Smith.
For details of all Engagements click here |
Condolences to Gary Mezei and family on the passing of his grandmother Barbara Hunt.
Condolences to Cheryl Friedman and family on the passing of her father.
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