TELL May - July 2012 - Emanuel Synagogue

What’s On
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Emanuel aims to offer a diverse and stimulating spectrum of events. The calendars on pages 22 to 24 list all of our
programmes, but for your convenience we’ve selected a few of the highlights across the next few months and presented
them briefly below. You can find more details about all of these on our website
MAY
Israel Through the Generations Thursday 3 May, 7:30 - 9:00pm Come hear from a range
of fascinating speakers whose personal histories converged with the history of the State of
Israel.
Emanuel’s Celebration in Song! Wednesday 9 May, 7:30pm Lag B’Omer musical
experience featuring the Stars of Emanuel School and Synagogue.
The Quiet Revolutionary: Yehuda Amichai: Lunch and Learn with Immanuel Suttner.
Saturday 12 May Yehuda Amichai is one of Israel’s most beloved poets, and his work has been
translated into more than 20 languages. His poetry has been set to music, read at gravesides,
and at the inductions of Israeli leaders. Yet his early work created a furore when it first emerged.
Immanuel, a poet and translator of Amichai, will discuss Amichai’s impact.
Learn Torah Trope with our Shaliach Tzibbur Martin Yafe. Tuesday 15 May, 4:15 – 5:45pm and every Tuesday thereafter
until June 26 th . Join us during these 7 classes and never ask for a CD with a Torah recording again! First we will learn the meaning
and history of the symbols that give intonation to our most sacred text. And then, we will learn how to chant them (according to
the traditional Ashkenazi cantilation system) providing you the knowledge to read any part of the Torah you like whenever you
want! For more information please contact Martin: martinyafe@emanuel.org.au.
Sunday Cinema – Yom Yerushalayim screening of the film “Promises” (Havtachot) Sunday 20 May, 4:00 -6:00pm
With a subtle mixture of emotion and humour, this moving documentary film tracks seven Israeli and Palestinian children who
live in Jerusalem and its surrounding areas. Released in in 2001, this Oscar nominated and Emmy award winning film has lost
none of its relevance or timeliness.
Women’s Rosh Chodesh Group Wednesday 22nd May, 8:00pm
Shavuot evening (Leyl Shavuot) Saturday 26 May, 6:15pm celebrate receiving the Torah (and the first harvest in
Israel). Service, beginning at 6:15pm, includes traditional baby blessing. Straight after the service we begin our third annual
Festival of Dangerous Ideas – 10 minute presentations on controversial issues. A light supper will be shared.
Shavuot Children’s service Sunday 27 May, 10:00am .
A service for families focusing on the themes of giving the Torah, stories, songs and ice-cream.
Also on Shavuot the Masorti service at 9:00am, and Jewish Renewal service and meditation at 10am. This prayer
service will include meditation, chant accompanied by musical instruments, movement and discussion.
72 nd Emanuel Synagogue Annual General Meeting Tuesday 29 May, 7:30pm
JUNE
Shabbat Tot - a lively service for children aged 2-5 Friday 1 June, 4:00-5:00pm. Songs, stories, craft and more.
Lunch and Learn with Anat Baruch: “Can Israel survive Post Zionism?” Saturday 9 June
Don’t miss one of the last opportunities to engage with our dynamic shlicha before she returns to Israel.
B’nei Mitzvah Shabbaton Saturday 16 June 2012, 9:00-5:30pm
All students celebrating Bar or Bat Mitzvah between Rosh Hashanah 2012 and Rosh Hashanah 2013 are invited to get together at Emanuel for
an afternoon of fun, food, games and other surprises! Join us for services and stay for an awesome afternoon.
How to celebrate Shabbat with your kids Tuesday 19 June 7:45 -9:15pm. “Keruv: celebrating with your Jewish