Judaism from A to Z—”Chosenness”
Judaism from A to Z—”Chosenness” The idea of being a chosen people has often been a sticky issue for Jews, and a source of tension with those we live amongst.…
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Shabbat Yitro @ Bet David
Dear Congregants and Friends, This Shabbat we welcome new Jews by choice into our holy covenant by passing the Torah down to them. Please join them on Saturday morning for…
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Judaism from A to Z—”Birkat ha-mazon, grace after meal”
One of the most important prayers in Judaism and one of the very few that the Bible commands us to recite, is never recited during synagogue services. That prayer is the birkat…
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A Celebration of Jewish Musical Maestros
Join us at Bet David, Sandton, for a celebration of Jewish Musical Maestros presented by the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra under the baton of well known conductor and Classic 1027 presenter,…
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Judaism from A to Z—”Afterlife”
Judaism from A to Z—”Afterlife” The afterlife (Olam haBa) is rarely discussed in Jewish life, be it among Reform, Conservative, or Orthodox Jews. This is in marked contrast to the…
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Shabbat Bo @ Bet David
Dear Congregants and Friends, As we conclude the first month of 2020, we continue with the wonderful tradition at Bet David of sharing a blessing with those who celebrated their…
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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…