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Once upon a time there was a<br />
castle in the middle of a “Forest of<br />
No Return”. This castle was very<br />
special. It was built on the largest<br />
grounds in the forest, and the entry<br />
was a majestic, beautiful garden<br />
full of blooming flowers and sweet<br />
Suzanna Helia<br />
perfumed roses all year long. As you<br />
entered this magnificent space, you<br />
stepped into a true fairy tale of magic,<br />
tradition, spirituality and culture.<br />
On the castle grounds there were<br />
multiple buildings. The south<br />
wing had a new colossal Ballroom<br />
with red carpet, which was filled<br />
with light, comfortable chairs<br />
and a space to hold concerts,<br />
receptions and grandiose dining.<br />
In the centre of the castle estate<br />
was the Heritage Hermitage room,<br />
that was much more traditional<br />
and filled with precious memories<br />
of the community. It was especially<br />
important because it was huge, so<br />
it accommodated the thousands<br />
of people who came every year<br />
for two to three days for a special<br />
occasion. Most importantly though,<br />
this space was so full of potential<br />
(more improvements to come!!!)<br />
Then there were other cottages and<br />
spaces, and even a mini-castle for all<br />
the children to play with dolls and<br />
cars, read, make-believe and sleep.<br />
This space had large rooms, and was<br />
always filled with joy and laughter,<br />
and the gobbledegook of baby’s talk.<br />
More than 3500 munchkins called<br />
the castle their home. However, when<br />
they came, some would merely smile<br />
at strangers, sit in their seats and keep<br />
to themselves. There were munchkins<br />
who didn’t really know each other.<br />
When they attended one of the<br />
services or events they often didn’t<br />
know the person who was sitting next<br />
to them. They would come to the<br />
majestic grounds, stand around or sit<br />
in their seats, but would be reticent<br />
to say ‘hello’ or introduce themselves<br />
to someone they didn’t know.<br />
Oh, and inviting someone who<br />
you sat next to at the service for<br />
several hours for dinner or a drink<br />
{INSIDE THIS EDITION}<br />
TRANSFORMATIVE<br />
LEARNING<br />
7<br />
FINDING TRUE FREEDOM<br />
Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio<br />
14<br />
CHOOSE FREEDOM<br />
Reverend Sam Zwarenstein<br />
INSPIRING PRAYER<br />
6<br />
FREEDOM TO BE A JEW<br />
Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins<br />
16<br />
CREATING A SINGING COMMUNITY<br />
Cantor George Mordecai<br />
22<br />
A BRIDGE BETWEEN THE<br />
FESTIVALS<br />
Cover<br />
Marc Chagall - Crossing the Red Sea<br />
37<br />
PESACH AT EMANUEL
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