6 Av 5777 – Devarim
Farewell to our Shlichot: This Shabbat we will be saying ‘Lehitraot’ to our two wonderful Shlichot, Yael and Netta. They have both given us nearly a year of their lives, to strengthen our community – especially our youth – in their commitment towards Judaism and Israel. They have built and grown many programs within our […]
28 Tamuz 5777 – Matot Massei
It is good to be back after a very emotional and meaningful two-week journey to Eastern Europe. It appears that Israeli PM Netanyahu and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had the same idea as us as they just visited many of the places and sites that we went to! We visited many Jewish sites […]
7 Tamuz 5777 – Chukas
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30 Sivan 5777 – Korach
This coming Monday, we will be travelling with Chana Raizel’s family on a two week trip to Eastern Europe where we will be exploring our family heritage and visiting some very special and meaningful places. We will be exploring current and ancient Jewish life in a number of famous cities such as Berlin, Vienna, Prague, […]
23 Sivan 5777 – Shelach
New Initiative: This week I am excited to launch my “Running with the Rabbi” initiative. Some of you may remember that two years ago I held a four week, pre-City2Surf training session on four consecutive Sunday mornings and it was really well attended. We started with a group stretch, enjoyed a run/walk for half an […]
16 Sivan 5777 – Behaalotecha
With gratitude to Almighty G-d, Chana Raizel and I will be celebrating our two year anniversary with the Shule this Shabbat! The two years have passed so quickly and so much has happened over this short space in time. We are so grateful and privileged to be a part of our special community and we […]
2 Sivan 5777 – Bamidbar
I draw your attention to the many exciting initiatives that will be taking place at the Shul over the upcoming week/s. Please take a look and make an effort to bring your kids and join us. We have an exciting array of speakers arranged for our Shavuot late night learning program. I, personally, look forward […]
24 Iyyar 5777 – Behar-Bechukotai
This past Sunday we celebrated Lag Beomer with a fantastic kids carnival, drumming and fire show at the Shule (see pics). I heard it was fantastic! Where was I? Busy officiating at a beautiful wedding! Mazal Tov to the Cantori and Lobelson families. On Wednesday this week I took part in an all-day Multifaith Symposium […]
17 Iyyar 5777 – Emor
I would like to share a story with you. It is one from which we can all learn. Leo Tolstoy, a famous Russian writer of short stories and novels, has a story titled, “How Much Land Does a Man Need?” It is a story about a greedy man named Pakhom, who becomes obsessed with owning […]
10 Iyyar 5777 – Achrei Mot-Kedoshim
I had an interesting discussion this week with a young man about meaningful relationships. He posed to me deep questions that I am still thinking about today and which comprise some of my thoughts in this message. Question: In the relationships that we share, do we perhaps, all too often, assume that we know what […]