Parashat Ki Teitze
Rabbi’s Drosh
Dear friends,
Being thrown back in a level 4 lockdown took us back to our very first COVID19 lockdown, when we turned to the advice of the great Natan Sharanski for tips on how to deal with lockdown (see the video below).
The advice is well-worth revisiting as we think about how to now just deal with lockdown, but really make the most of this time.
As often repeated throughout the Torah, this week's parasha contains a reference to our slavery in Egypt, “You shall remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt”.
The message here is clear. Value your freedom! Don't take it for granted!
Having such freedom in New Zealand, when the rest of the world has been dealing with so much fallout from COVID19, it can be easy to get on with life and forget how precious that freedom is.
The latest lockdown is another reminder that Hashem is running the world, not us! It is also a reminder never to take our freedom for granted.
Stay safe and well and we hope to see you online.
Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Friedler
Deli Publicity
Great to work with Sam and the team as we received a visit from Denizen. Look out for the feature article about our very own Kosher Deli on their website.
Daily Shofar at Kadimah
It has been very special joining the children for Shofar each day for Elul. One of the things that just isn’t the same over Zoom!
Happy Anniversary
Mazel Tov to Kadimah on such a successful 50th fundraiser and thank you to all those community members who supported.
Can you spot little Deb in the Anniversary photo from Kadimah in the 1990s!?
Celebrating the Kadimah Siddur Ceremony
One of my absolute highlights of the Kadimah school year is celebrating with the students receiving their siddurim at the Kadimah Siddur ceremony!
Checking Eggs
Checking our eggs for bloodspots to ensure the highest standard of Kashrut is just one of things which makes our Kosher Deli unique. Delicious food that is also good for the soul!
AUJS Catch Up
A very special AUJS catch up this week pre-lockdown was an exciting opportunity to hear about AUJS’s Alumni planning.
If you were involved in AUJS (The Australasian Union of Jewish Students) leadership in the past and can help us contact Alumni, we want to speak to you! Please contact Deb for more details.
Lockdown Response
Making the most of lockdown, we are excited to bring you online learning opportunities.
Please join us for classes and Friday Night Live…plus chances to hear the Shofar!
Zoom details below…
LOCKDOWN LEARNING
Wednesday 8pm - Rabbi's Class
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74245772825?pwd=ZjVsd1BwQjdvdTlLZWU1TU1Ba2xiZz09
Meeting ID: 742 4577 2825
Passcode: 1234
Thursday 7.30pm - Jewish Women's Learning
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81060626380
Meeting ID: 810 6062 6380
Friday 4.30pm - Friday Night Live
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81856814474
Meeting ID: 818 5681 4474