Shavuot

begins in the evening of Tuesday 11 June 2024

and ends in the evening of Thursday 13 June 2024

Dedication
Deanna Chart in loving memory of her dear parents, Cissy and Ellis Levine (zl) And her special brother, Ian (zl)

Please join us at Woodside Park Synagogue’s popular and unique annual

LADIES’ TIKKUN together with

THE READING OF MEGILLAT RUTH

Shabbat, 27 May 2023
(2nd day of Shavuot, 7 Sivan, 5783)

Come to the Megillah Reading or both events Please be prompt to ensure their success

Times: 3.45 pm prompt: Megillah reading
4.30 pm: interval 4.40 pm prompt: Ladies’ Tikkun

at the home of Rabbi and Gila Hackenbroch
...and remember to bringalongafriend or two!
Please join us at the end of the talks for sumptuous refreshments

Cast in order of appearance for the Ladies’ Tikkun:

Speaker

Naomi Goldberg .. Why was the Torah given in the Desert, not Israel? Karen Simon.........................................Jnetics, Tay Sachs and My Family Helen Roberts..................................................The Romans and the Jews Esther Shuker..........................Insights of Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein zt’l Sam Pinnick..............................................................The Kindness Project Nurith Cohen......................................My family’s history in the Holocaust Carolyn Raven.....A woman of worth, who can find? Is she on Instagram? Deanna Chart...................................................................Yankel the Miser Gila Hackenbroch...........................................................Shavuot Musings

Ladies Tikkun Talks

Where the Torah was given

Naomi discusses why the book of Bemidbar reminds her of the fundamental question as to why was the Torah given in the desert, not Israel

The Romans and the Jews

Helen discusses the relationship between the Romans and Jews over the Centuries

The Kindness Project

Sam explains during the three weeks Woodside Park post a suggested act of kindness each morning to bring joy and a smile to others

My Family Holocaust History

Nurith relates her family's journey from Lwow - Lemberg in Poland to Haifa and the fate of her wider family during the holocaust

Espionage

Sarah Aaronsohn. was born in 1890 in the agricultural colony of Zichron Ya'akov on Mount Carmel, older daughter of Efraim Fischel and Malka

Gateway to Happiness

Jo says we think we know what is going to make us happy, and often when we do make a decision we realise that it might not have been right

Fit for Food

Deanna asks What creatures are fit for our food? Here are some insights which are not so well known about the background to a kosher diet

Jewish Deaf Association

We are a charity supporting people with all levels of hearing loss.Our Chaplain for many years, was your own emeritus Rev Michael Plaskow

Jo's 3 Gs to Shavuot

Jo asks on Shavuot G-d spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai and gave him the Ten Commandments I have asked myself the question why????

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks ztl

Esther notes that had he been alive, Rabbi Sacks would have issued words of wisdom and comfort in the form of whatsapp messages, films, podcasts,

Language is a Beautiful Thing

Says Sam especially when used in a positive, productive manner. I have always loved words, lyrics in songs, short quotes that sum up a mood.

Bereavement at a time of Covid 19

Susan asks What did we learn ?Do as much as possible on zoom. You will find that they want to be there. They want to give you comfort.

Whisky and Wisdom

Major General Orde Wingate

Michael talks about Orde Wingate a British general who helped to revolutionise the way war could be fought, a philosophy that remains the guiding principle of the IDF.

Pesach Sheni

the 14th of Iyar, is one of the most obscure festivals in the Jewish calendar. What is its significance?

Chaim Weizmann

Michael talks about Chaim Weizmann a leader and Israeli statesman who served as the first President of Israel

Halacha of cheesecake

Jonathan tells us that Shavuot, is also known as The Holiday of the Harvest, Assembly, Day of the offering of the first fruits, The Time of the Giving of the Torah and The Holiday of the Cheese!

Jews on the Moon

Michael writes So far, only twelve men and no women have actually walked on the surface of the Moon, and as far as I know none was Jewish

Artscroll vs Soncino

David talk concentrates on the contribution to Anglo Jewry of Rabbi Joseph Hertz, the Hertz Chummash translation and commentary

Barcelona Disputations

Peter talks about The Disputation of Barcelona (July 20–24, 1263) was held at the royal palace of King James I of Aragon in the presence of the King

The Red String

Brian explains the use of the Red String which is a Jewish response to stress

Thirteen Principles of Faith

Alex talks about Rabbi Nathan Lopez Cardozo's article on the Thirteen Principles of Faith

Whisky and Kashrut

John discusses the issues surrounding whisky and kashrut

Medical Ethics

Laurence explains the general medical ethical principles in relation to Jewish issues

Chaim Zelig Slonimsky

Michael talks about Chaim Zelig Slonimsky Rabbi, Astronomer and Inventor

Late Night Tikkun

Which Came First Chicken or the Egg

Neil gemara shiur covers the first part of the first mishnah of the Tractate of Beitzah, the seventh Tractate of the twelve that form the Second Order of the Mishnah, called Moed.

Bar Kochba & Succot

Alan discusses the mishna the flute playing (took place) sometimes (on) five days and sometimes on six. This refers to the flute playing at Beth Ha-Sho'ebah

Government Prayers

David concluded, a Prayer for the Government by congregations in the Diaspora makes one think about one’s place in general society

Obligation to Learn Torah

Neil says: “And you shall teach them your children, talking of them, when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.”

Parasha Naso

Rabbi Wayland had 3 minutes, or 180 seconds, which was just enough time to tell us about the 176 verses in Parshat Naso – the longest sedra in the Torah.

Mishna Shuir

John writes: What are the physical methods of claiming ownership ? E.g. lifting, grasping. Drawing/pulling (e.g. an animal), and the 4 amos rule

Students to Soldiers

Alan writes: During the First and Second Jewish Revolts against the Roman occupation of Judaea (66-70 CE and 132-136 CE) the Jewish Authorities took the trouble to mint their own coins

Building and Shavuot

Ray writes: This is based on a Chabad article, Chumash and Shulchan Aruch and my thoughts so what do Builders have to do with Shavuot?

Av Harachami

David writes: Also known as the "Requiem for Martyrs", it is said only on the Shabbats preceding Shavuoth & TishaB'Av

Naomi, Ruth and a Baby

Rabbi Wayland writes: ‘A baby was born to Naomi’, although clearly the baby was born to Ruth

Tzitzit - The Basics

Neil writes: So what are tzitzit all about? Why do we wear them? What's with the knots and so on.. Why do we wear tzitzit?

Duchening - The Basics

Neil: The original place for the duchening was in the Mishkan in the desert, and then in the Beit HaMikdash

Shavuot Articles

The 10 Commandments

There's something so strong and reassuring about the phrase; The Ten Commandments- they were after all set in stone for eternity!

Shavuot Message

Reverend Michael Plaskow says every day is a special day and maybe we should stop occasionally for a few minutes and talk to Hashem

Shavuot in Iraq

Farah writes: Shavuot was known in Iraq as "Eid al-Ziyara," Judeo-Arabic for "festival of the pilgrimage. Iraqi Jews traditionally performed a pilgrimage to the holy shrines of the prophets to receive blessings

Seudat Yitro

Elizabeth writes: I chose to speak about Seudat Yitro because it a unique Jewish Tunisian Tradition and because of its connection with Shavuot

My Name is Daniel Pearl

David writes: My name is Daniel Pearl. I am a Jewish American from Encino, California USA

Learning from Mistakes

Debra writes: some say that these days are a ladder leading from re enacting being a slave who is freed, to becoming a Jew

Woodside Park Cares

Andrew writes: to see how as people age within Woodside Park we can enable them to flourish and participate to the best of their physical and mental ability

Shavuot Services

Shavuot at WPS

Service Times

1st Night Shavuot - Thursday 25 May

8.15pm Mincha & Maariv

8.45pm Shavuot Dinner with Learning Programme

3.07pm First Shacharit

1st Day Shavuot - Friday 25 May

9.15am Shacharit

7.15pm Mincha followed by Maariv

2nd Day Shavuot - Shabbat 27 May

9.15am Shacharit

with special guest Rabbi Michael Laitner

9.04pm Mincha followed by a Shiur

10.04pm Maariv

Shavuot Activities

Ice Cream Party

Shavuot Dinner

Shavuot Dinner & Tikkuun Leil

Join us this Shauot night as our community studies and completes the whole of Ethics of the Fathers

Wiseman Linden Hall

1st Night Shavuot Thursday 25 May

THIS IS A DINNER

8.15pm Mincha followed by Dinner at 8.45pm

Adults £20 / Under 18's £15

Please click here to book by Sunday 21 May www.theus.org.uk/WPSshavuot2023

Young Families Ice Cream Party

All welcome to join Woodside Park Young Families for an afternoon of fun and ice cream

riverside Walk Playground

(by the entrance of Argyle Road, near Sussex Ring)

1st day Shavuot - Friday 26 May

3.30pm - 5pm

Reading of Megillat Ruth

by ladies abnd girls of the community

Women and girls are invited to come along and support our well established WPS Women's Megillat Ruth Reading being held as follows:

The home of Rabbi and Gila Hackenbroch

2nd day Shavuot, Shabbat 27 May

4.30pm - 6pm followed by Ladies Tikkun

please register : www.theus.org.uk/WPS-womens-shavuot-23

Followed by

Ladies Tikkun

Please come for an uplifting afternoon to hear interesting talks by members of the community

Refreshments provided.

The home of Rabbi and Gila Hackenbroch

2nd day Shavuot, Shabbat 27 May

4.30pm - 6pm following Ladies Megillat Ruth reading

please register : www.theus.org.uk/WPS-womens-shavuot-23

Whisky and Wisdom

Mens event hosted by the Cantor Family

Contact the office for address

2nd Day Shavuot, Shabbat 27 May

4.30pm - 5.45pm

Followed by refreshments with the ladies at 6pm

Ladies Megillah Ruth and Ladies Tikkun

Whisky and Wisdom

Activity Dinner

WPS Shavuot Dinner & Tikkun Leil

Shavuot 1st night - 25 May

PLEASE JOIN US 8.15pm for Mincha & Maariv

and 8.45 for dinner and learning in the Wiseman Linden Hall

Together we will take on the WPS Shavuot Challenge of completing the whole of "The Ethics of the Fathers"

For those who want to take part in this challenge please (dinner ticket not necessary), please email pa@woodsidepark.co.uk

This will be followed by two fascinating talks:

Rabbi Hackenbroch 'Transgender Matters'

Rabbi Yitzi on 'What Shavuot is All About'

Adults £20

Under 18's £15

Please click here to book by Sunday 21 May www.theus.org.uk/WPSshavuot2023

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