What in God’s Name is God’s Name?
This is one of the more profound theological questions. To be able to name something or someone is to have a specific relationship to it or them, even a form…
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Shabbat Va’era @ Bet David
Dear Congregants and Friends, We are looking forward to welcoming you to our festive services this Shabbat. Thursday 23 JanuaryCheder (17:00)ITJ (18:30)Friday 24 January * Kabbalat Shabbat Service (18h00) Saturday…
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Shemot: A story, which can challenge our assumptions
At the beginning of 2011, while protests were happening in Egypt against the regime of Hosni Mubarak, a joke did the rounds, which claimed that the Jews had warned the…
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Lehitra’ot Rabbi Avidan
Desmond Sweke’s Farewell Address and Presentation to Rabbi and Ruth Avidan Shabbat Vayechi 11 January 2020 On this very special occasion, it is a great honour to share the bimah…
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Shabbat Shemot @ Bet David
This Shabbat, as we open the second book of the Torah, we also begin a new cycle of learning at Bet David. Both Cheder and the Introduction to Judaism classes…
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Have no fear – be Strong!
The Torah portion Va’yechi is the concluding parasha of the first book of Torah, B’reishit. It ends the narrative of the founding mothers and fathers of our folk and faith,…
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Chanukah Oy Chanukah – Come light the menorah
Celebrate Chanukah with us on Friday 27 December with a festive service. Bring your own Chanukiah to the service and 7 candles to join in lighting the Chanukah lights. Chanukah Oy…
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Some thoughts and a blessing for 2020
Chaverim Yakarim —Dear Friends The year 2019 is coming to an end, and while we traditionally use the High Holy Days to look back on a year at its close,…
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Shabbat Vayeishev @ Bet David
Dear Congregants and Friends, You are invited to celebrate Shabbat with us this weekend. Join us on Friday for our Kabbalat Shabbat service (18h00) and on Saturday morning for a…
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Bet David in December
Holiday Schedule Services will be held every Shabbat at 18.00 on Friday and 09.30 on Shabbat mornings. At this time of year, your presence as part of the congregation helps…