From The Rabbi & Rebbitzen
Parashat Vayechi
What is the point of prayer? If it is not to inform Hashem of our plans (he already knows everything!) and not to get what we want (sometimes Hashem doesn’t give us what we want and gives us what we need instead), then why pray?
Parashat Vayigash
What is the point of prayer? If it is not to inform Hashem of our plans (he already knows everything!) and not to get what we want (sometimes Hashem doesn’t give us what we want and gives us what we need instead), then why pray?
Parashat Miketz
Every descent is for the sake of a greater ascent!From Channukah, to Yosef (Jospeh), to emerging from lockdown...
Whenever we find ourselves in a seemingly bad situation, Hashem has put us there because it is necessary in order for the better situation waiting around the corner!
Parashat Vayishlach
This week we receive an excellent lesson on how to prepare for uncertainty from Yaacov!
Parashat Chayei Sarah
This week we remember Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"tl - Click here to watch the special class in his honour including a heartfelt message from his daughter Gila and ideas about SCIENCE and RELIGION. Plus catch the Rabbi's class and an important message from this week's Parsha on how we mourn.
Parashat Vayeira
Sending our community strength in uncertain times…This week, find out the difference between term four tests and exams during COVID and the trial Abraham faced with the binding of Isaac and catch up on the latest classes!
Parashat Lech Lecha
This week... Understanding what made Avraham different, a powerful parable of a beggar and a leader, and learning from Holocaust hero Janusz Korczak…
Parashat Noach
The story of Noah has captured the imagination of story tellers, artists, directors, other religions and cultures, Ark-hunters (and of course children’s toy makers!) for generations. What about Noah’s journey is so appealing across different cultures, times and people? What can we learn from his journey?
Parashat Bereishit
A special Mazel Tov to the Tals, an amazing insight into the word "Bereishit", our global connection to the Commonwealth, video and class links, Sukkot highlights and LOVE!
Parashat Veyelech - Shabbat Tshuva
Shana Tova! We are back into the Zoom of things! Plus an international Bar Mitzvah, Kosher Kiwi, Indigenous Coalition for Israel, lots of learning, Rosh Hashanah in prison, Kadimah T'fillah, and an amazing lesson from this week's Parasha!
Parashat Nitzavim
Deb is on Maternity Leave! Plus High Holy Day preparations, class links for online learning, Rabbi Lord Sack Library update, celebrating with Danny Pick, connecting with Australia, virtual Kosher Kiwi, maximising Simcha/Joy and more...
Parashat Ki Tavo
Click here for LOADS of online learning and to hear what we have been up to this week in lockdown. From Joseph, to personal growth, from vaccinations to hearing the Shofar…
Parashat Ki Teitze
Lockdown Learning opportunities, revisiting wise words from Natan Sharanski, exciting publicity for our Kosher Deli, Kadimah siddur ceremony, anniversary celebrations and Shofar, plus a call for all AUJS Alumni!
Parashat Shoftim
Hear the sounds of the Shofar, Find our what the Mourner's Kaddish is really all about, Take the Psalm 27 challenge, Learn about resilience, and find out more about how we have started the month of Elul...Plus special shout outs to Kadimah, Lewis Road, the New Zealand Jewish Council, the Ethnic Communities Development Fund, Daniel Rosenbaum, the Astor Foundation, Gael Keren, David Cumin and all those involved in the Jewish Leadership Conference this week!
Parashat Re’eh
Click below for learning opportunities, including our Back to Basics Shabbat Class (Full Class Available), plus hear the blasts of the Shofar as we enter the month of Elul, find out what to do if you have an exam or test which falls on the High Holy Days, and hear about what we have been up to this week…
Parashat Eikev
Click here for NEW UPCOMING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES with Rabbi and/or Deb (and special guests) including:
- Saying Kaddish - Why? What? How? The meaning and power of saying this prayer for someone we have lost
- Back to Basics Shabbat: Including: Origins, rest and holiness, general preparations, shabbat laws and rituals
- What the Torah can teach us to support children (and adults!) dealing with anxiety or stress.
Plus a little bit about what we have been up to this week and an amazing message from this week’s Parasha!
Parashat Vaetchanan
It was a week of visiting - from BA camp, to shalom court, to Auckland hospital and even to Jerusalem (virtually!)...Plus what's the secret to living to over 100? Planning for our new Mikveh continues, a trip to the archives, Tisha B'av services, and getting ready to celebrate with the Steinbergs!