Dear <~~First~~>,

It is hard for us, living in this wonderful country, to even begin to understand the suffering of our people in the not too distant past. Lately, you have heard of the tremendous self-sacrifice endured by the Rebbetzen's grandparents as they ensured that their children would remain fully committed Jews in the darkest period of Soviet persecution.

Melody, "the pen of the heart", often reveals innermost emotions, and Bobbe Maryasha's husband, Elchonon used the medium of song to express his inner fire for Torah and Mitzvot. He and his friends composed a song that spoke of the hardships endured by observant Jews in Soviet Russia.

Reb Elchonon taught this song to his small children. "I can't write down the words for you," he said. "It is too dangerous. Instead, I want you to all commit the song to memory."

Reb Elchonon's children gained great strength from the song's message, and taught it to their friends. It is because of the manner in which they educated their children and the deep feelings that they implanted in them, that the Bobbe and Zeida produced not only 733 Jewish descendents, but 733 committed and observant Jews. And this at a time when as a result of the persecution and assimilation, most Jewish families were having fewer and less committed children.

The songs that we teach our children today may be different - they should most certainly be more cheerful. But the message of Jewish pride and resilience, the message of commitment to Torah, is perhaps more relevant today than it once was.

This is a free translation of the words of the song.

Sleep my child, my precious darling.
Close your eyes in peace.
And I will tell you in the meantime,
Who you are my child.
And I will tell you in the meantime,
Who you are my child.

Remember, child, you are a wanderer,
Among the people of the world.
Remember, child, you are a sufferer,
And that you are a Jew.
Remember, child, you are a sufferer,
And that you are a Jew.

Remember your G-d, your holy Torah,
Your Mother - never ever forget.
And if the sufferings are many,
Suffer proudly my child,
And if the sufferings are many,
Suffer proudly my child.

And if they mock and laugh at you
Saying - "Jew move on fast!"
Tell them you are not afraid,
Because you are a Jew.
Tell them You are not afraid,
Because You are a Jew

Remember your G-d, your holy Torah
Your Mother - never ever forget.
And if the sufferings are too many,
Suffer to the end.
And if the sufferings are too many,
Suffer to the end.

With best wishes for a Good Shabbos,

Rabbi Benzion Milecki  

P.S. I wrote in my previous email that there would be another surprise in February . I am now at liberty to disclose it.

Rabbi Yossi Goldman, who is well known to many South African emigres at South Head, will be speaking next Friday night (23rd February) in shule. This will be a real treat, especially for those at South Head who were previously members at Rabbi Goldman's shule, Sydenham Highlands North. So please do your best to come along and tell your friends to do the same. Rabbi Goldman will be in Sydney as keynote speaker at the Yehsiva Dinner which takes place this coming Tuesday night. For bookings, please call the Yeshiva on 9387 3822.

Upcoming Events @ South Head

In conjunction with Kesser Torah College

Topic: Who and What are the Cherubim?
A Crucial Educational
Message for Israel and the Diaspora

Cultural Committee Play Night 
The South Head Cultural Committee
invites you to a special viewing of: 
Generation to Generation... laughter and tears 

FROM DOOR TO DOOR (L'dor vador)
Seymour Centre Thursday March 8th at 8.00pm
Contact Bernice on 9371 0195 or Jodi on 9371 2357 for details and special South Head Rates

When one woman reflects on her past as a daughter, wife and mother... who does she see?   

From Door to Door is a celebration of women across  generations: the Holocaust survivor, her daughter, and her daughter. As it spans 70 years of family history.  From Door to Door presents a funny, touching tribute to three generations of women.

It is of note, that the play is produced by Jodi Kofsky, Directed by Moira Blumenthal and starring (amongst others) Maxine Apple-Cohen - all three of who are members of South Head.

Click here for run-of-play details

Rabbi Milecki's City Shiur at Shaw Stockbroking
Tuesday Feb 20th

UNDERSTANDING RASHI - Insights into the Greatest Jewish Commentator
Bookings essential - call Helen 9371 7300 ext 4

Recent Events


South Head BatMitzvah Girls visit Mikvah

Tori Morris, Jodi Strasser & Lauren Gam joined Rebbetzin Milecki for a visit to the Sydney Mikvah as part of the South Head BatMitzvah Course


Levi Milecki catches up with young South Headers

Justin Katz, (below) Ashley Feldman & Dean Friedlander (bottom) put on tefillin with Levi Milecki whilst they were in Melbourne for the Maccabi Summer Carnival.





If you would like to support Outreach amongst Jewish youth in Melbourne please contact Levi Milecki on 0412 129 946 and be a partner in helping a teenager find positive outlets to explore who they are andhow they have a special purpose in today's world.

Breakfast Shiurim

Give yourself a spiritual injection at the beginning of the day.

Young Businessmen and Professionals
Every second Tuesday – 7.30am at the home of Lonn Miller
With Rabbi Milecki



Businessmen and Professionals
Every Wednesday - 7.45am at the home of Errol Weinberg
With Rabbi Milecki

Chassidus

Insights into the Parasha

Every Monday – 8.00pm
With Rabbi Sebban
contact Rabbi for details

In recess for summer

Shabbos Afternoon

Contemporary Halachik Issues

During Daylight Savings
times published on Shule Calendar

Women’s Shiurim

Life with Meaning

Every Wednesday - 9:30am at the home of Cyntia Weinberg
With Rabbi Milecki

Talmud

Tractate Pesachim

Every Monday – 8.00pm at shule
With Rabbi Milecki

Sugyas of Gemora

Every Wednesday night – 8.00pm
With Rabbi Sebban
contact Rabbi for details
In recess for summer

Tractate Brochas

Every Thursday night – 6.30pm
With Rabbi Sebban
contact Rabbi for details

In recess for summer

Parasha

Learn Hebrew & A Lesson from the Parsha

Every Wednesday – 8.00pm at shule
With Rabbi Sebban

SHAW Stockbroking

Monthly City Shiur on topics of interest

Third Tuesday each month
With Rabbi Milecki 
NEXT 
February 20th

Daily Shiurim

Learn a little Torah in shule each day!

A Chapter of Rambam

Mon-Fri 6.00-6.15am; Sun 7.15-7.30am
With Rabbi Sebban

Rebbe's Insights

Mon-Fri 6.15-6.45am ; Sun 7.30-8.00am
With Rabbi Sebban

In recess for summer
Chumash / Rashi Shiur

Every day after Shacharis in shule (with light breakfast)
With Rabbis Milecki or Sebban

Daf Yomi Gemora

8.00-8.20 each morning
Shabbos: an hour before Rabbi Milecki's Shabbos afternoon Shiur during summer.
With Rabbi Sebban

Halacha/Parasha Shiur

Between Mincha & Maariv
Short Shiur
With Rabbis Milecki or Sebban
 

Monthly

Young Couples: Topical Torah

Next: TBA - 8.00pm
With Rabbi Milecki
at the home of Lauren & Simon Briggs - call 9371 6505 for details

Forty Somethings: Topical Torah

Next: TBA - 12.45pm at Kingsbridge & Eagle in the city
With Rabbi Milecki
contact office for details
 

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Main Office - Acting General Manager: Karen Fried  02 9371 7300 ext 1 admin@southhead.org

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