Dear Friend,

This evening, help us welcome Shabbos Chol HaMoed, a wondrous spiritual fusion of  the Sukkos holiday joy with Shabbos serenity.

We've had many special Shul services during the past two weeks; expect more next week including Yizkor and Hakafot. So, we hope you'll join us on this uplifting Shabbos/Sukkos hybrid holiday.

We won't be using Lulavim and Etrogim, but we will be singing the melodious Hallel, and enjoying a beautiful Kiddush in our beautiful Shul Sukkah.

So far, our Shul's Sukkos celebrations have been ecstatic. During the first days of the holiday, we had fantastic minyanim, dozens of local business people and visitors using our Shul Sukkah to enjoy some food and fulfill the mitzvah of taking  the four kinds. Our Sukkah Mobile visited many offices including Investec and others in Sandton as well as  retirement homes throughout Johannesburg.

The celebrations aren't over yeyt! Please join us on Monday and Tuesday to celebrate Simchas Torah. Those days have the power to release us from all our limitations and bring good things to all of us. Celebrate your Judaism on these extraordinary days to realize G-d's blessings for our loved ones, our community and our brothers and sisters living in Israel and everywhere.

Looking forward to see you soon at Shul!

Rabbi Ari & Batya Kievman

THIS WEEK'S DELUXE KIDDUSH IS SPONSORED 
BY SHAOUL COHEN
In loving memory of his dear father,

With gratitude to Barry Fink and all who generously contribute to the Brocha fund for when there's no sponsor
 

Friend,
In preparation for Yom HaDin, you can acquire this most meritorious opportunity and the ultimate Zechut by helping build community fellowship with your sponsorship of this week's Brocha or one for the upcoming festive season.
Sponsorship opportunities include

  Shemini Atzertet - Available
  Simchat Torah Braai- Be a part of it!
   Shabbat Bereishit - Judd Etberg Bar Mitzvah

Thus far we have not missed a single week of delectable fabulous Brochas at our Shul. 
Can you sponsor next week's Kiddush? Email [email protected] or call 079-434-1293

We are seeking sponsorship for the weekly Shul brachas. If you would like to dedicate a kiddush at the Shul or if you have great ideas for the weekly Shul Kiddush, please let us know!

Suggested Brocha Sponsorships
Standard Friday Night Bracha: R360
Standard Shabbos Day Kiddush: R2500

Leonie Schultz is letting out her flat in Moore Park on Katherine Street,  two blocks from our Shul. 

2 bedrooms,  2 baths, dining room, lounge, large patio area leading onto complex and pool.

Available furnished or unfurnished, price neg. Contact 011 784 0738 or 072 383 6063

Kenny  Gampel
Menasheh Selamolela
Ephraim Zaslansky
Judd Etberg
Frances Kirsh
Trevor Milner
Ruby Ichikowitz
Philip Rosenberg
Larry Mayers
Maish Sundy
Clive Black

and to all our dear friends who celebrate their birthdays this week

We wish you to be blessed with much happiness, wealth and perfect health. May the Almighty grant you all your heart's desires for good - an abundance of material and spiritual richness and only blessings and success in all your endeavours together with all your loved ones.

On behalf of all Shul members we wish a hearty refua sheleimah to

David Stein

Please have him in mind during your prayers for a complete and quick recovery.
Here's a link to our  MiSheberach page. 

Please let us know of anyone else who isn't well so we can pray for them and be of any help we can. 
Thank you!

This week we commemorated the Yahrtzeit for Shaoul Cohen's late father

Please join us for a special lchayim this Shabbos honouring his memory. 

We wish a long life to the entire loving family

This Sunday is Hoshana Rabba - A Very Powerful Day for Prayer
 START YOUR WEEK IN A SOULFUL WAY
Join us on Sunday morning for coffee, discussion, Tefilin, and a meaningful message for the week. 
Sunday mornings | 8:00 a.m. | Light Breakfast in the Sukkah

Ha-Ha-Ha-Hakafot

Shemini Atzeres and Simchas Torah are the most joyous Jewish holidays.
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are the crowning culmination of the spiritually-saturated month of Tishrei, where the High Holidays resonate with joy and celebration. These incredibly festive days include minor Hakafot, Yizkor, and not one but two Grand Communal Simchat Torah Hakafot celebrations that will, please G-d, be even more spectacular than ever!

The Chassidic Masters taught us that every circle we dance draws forth an abundance of Divine blessings that can upgrade, energize and completely transform the weeks and months ahead, all year long - much like the prayers we offered on Rosh Hashanah  & Yom Kippur.

Don't miss this most-joyous-Yom Tov-of-the-year that launches this new year of the royal Hakhel Assembly and Jewish Unity!

Here's the Schedule

Sunday, 23 Oct - Shemini Atzeres Eve:  Shul @ 6:15pm
Brocha in the Sukkah followed by Hakafos (sponsorship available).

Monday,  24 Oct - Shemini Atzeres Day
Shacharis @ 9:30am.
Yizkor Memorial @ ±11:15am.
Brocha in the Sukkah (sponsorship available).

Simchas Torah Eve
Candle lighting: After 6:45pm (from pre-existing flame).
Shul @ 6:30pm Join our annual Simchas Torah Braai
( RSVP is essential R100 adults, R60 kids)
Be part of the celebratory Hakafos, dancing, dinner and plenty Premium L'chaims.
There will be lots of fun and goodies for the kiddies too!
Braai generously sponsored by Michael Gaddin and Gershon & Robyn Abraham

Tuesday, 25 Oct - Simchas Torah:
Shul @ 9:30am. Kiddush 10:30am followed by completion and commencement of the Torah and Hakafos dancing followed by Simchas Torah Brocha luncheon

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to touch base! Contact details below.

Annual Braai in Sandton Central You Prayed... You Fasted... It’s Time to Dance & Feast! Kiddush followed by a spirited Hakafos "dancing with the Torahs"! Monday, 24 October 6:30pm - Evening Service 7:00pm - Kiddush - Hakafos - Dancing - Kids Flags & Fun Best Braai & Lekker L'chayims Click here to RSVP Braai Cost R100 adults, R60 kids please rsvp and pay in advance in order for us to cater adequately Shul Account, Miracle Drive Trust. Account number: 62457937989 FNB Balfour Park - Branch: 250-655 Ref: your name + Simchas Torah Braai, Send pop to [email protected]

EXCITING NEW COURSE "HOW SUCCESS THINKS" BEGINS ON 2ND NOVEMBER MORNINGS CHABAD HOUSE 27 Aintree Avenue, Savoy Estate How Success Thinks: Jewish Secrets for Leading a Productive Life 6 Wednesdays Beginning 11/02/2016 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM R499 full course or R99 per class EVENINGS Chabad's Goodness & Kindness Centre 8 Stella St., (off West St., across the Gautrain) How Success Thinks: Jewish Secrets for Leading a Productive Life 6 Wednesdays Beginning 11/02/2016 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM R499 full course or R99 per class For more information visit us at www.chabadsouthafrica.org or call us at 011-440-6600 NEW CHUMASH IN HONOUR OF RABBI BERNHARD speak with Rabbi Ari Kievman to participate in this special project START YOUR WEEK IN A SOULFUL WAY Join us on Sunday morning for coffee, discussion, Tefilin, and a meaningful message for the week.  Sunday mornings | 8:15 a.m. | Light Breakfast    JOIN US DAILY FOR MINCHA & OPTIONAL LEARNING  Our daily evening services have been growing lately and we’ve implemented a strictly on-time departure policy for Mincha at 5:30pm. The daily Torah Thought is now being presented in an executive summary format - just 2 to 5 minutes. Ma'ariv will follow immediately afterward, scheduled to begin at about 6:15pm. We are trusting the Minyan arrives on time, so the entire service will - please G-d, be completed in approximately 30 minutes each day! We are hopeful that these new arrangements will stimulate greater attendance and help those who need to say Kadish. We continue to encourage and welcome every one of you to make time to attend whenever possible!

We're quite happy: you're reading this newsletter, and hopefully you're enjoying some of our programmes, prayer services and classes. The pivot move that would make us even happier is if you'd actually join our Shul! 

Your moral and financial support literally makes a world of difference. We have affordable membership rates. They are tax-deductible, payable in monthly installments, and provide you FREE High Holiday Seats! Do the right thing; make the right move; join our growing family today. 

At our Shul, everyone is welcome! Whether you could or cannot afford you're still welcome and don't need to pay to pray. But naturally we still need your financial assistance to keep our Shul doors open and lights on.

Suggested Family Membership: R360 Suggested Single Membership: R250

Payment can be arranged by way of a debit order drawn against your bank account or you may wish to arrange recurring payments through your own internet banking. You may also pay it all at once if you prefer. Please confirm with us what method would be preferred by you. 

Besides helping your Shul to meet some of the unavoidable running expenses, as a fully fledged member you will also be entitled to the following privileges: 
· Reserved Yom Tov High Holiday seating 
· Complimentary ticket/s to the annual Miracle Drive dinner 
· Tickets in the Miracle Drive prize draw. 
· Discounted price for UOS related events eg marriage fees 
· Use of Shul facilities for your family simcha if required. T&C apply. 

We will in due course be collating members information to build up a data base to help members keep track of Yarzheits, birthdays, anniversaries etc. You can click   here  for a beta version of that form. 

The best method of payment is via EFT, directly into our Shul's account. You can easily arrange a monthly 'stop order' with your bank.

Banking details: 
FNB Branch Code: 250-655 
Account number: 62457937989  
Ref: your name  
Please email any proof of contributions or payments for the Shul to [email protected]  

Thank you for your kind and generous support!!   

Our Shul counts on YOU for support!
Here are our banking details, please show your support! Thank you!!
Account number: 62457937989 
FNB Balfour Park - Branch : 250-655
Ref: your name
Please email any proof of contributions or payments for the Shul to [email protected]   
Thank you for your kind and generous support!!