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BNEI AKIVA AUCKLAND WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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"Bnei Akiva has played a remarkable role in capturing the imagination of successive generations of young people, communicating to them the sheer power of the vision of Shivat Tzion, the historic return of our people to its land. Speaking personally, Bnei Akiva was one of the great influences in my life."
- Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
This Week
Dear Parents and Chanichim,
Due to the disruption that will be caused by the motorway closures this weekend we will unfortunately not be holding our weekly programming this Sunday.
We are very sorry for the inconvenience! However, be sure to keep up with what BA has to offer as we hit the High Holidays!
Kind regards,
BA Auckland
ROSH HASHANA IS FAST APPROACHING!!
This year we will once again be holding our 2nd Day Rosh Hashana Lunch!!! This will be held after the service on Friday 10th September at the AHC (108 Greys Ave). Make sure you come to what promises to be a scrumptious lunch and a fantastic afternoon of fun to celebrate the new year!
SUKKAH SELLING
This year we are offering the chance for you to purchase Sukkot!!! And yes, we will put them up for you!!!!! If you are interested purchasing a Sukkah please contact us at auckland@bneiakiva.org.nz or contact David Neifeld on 021-201-2684
Shabbat Times:
Shabbat Nitzavim-Vayelech
Friday 3 September
Candle Lighting: 5:43pm
Services at Greys Ave and Stiebel @ 6pm.
Saturday 4 September
Services at Greys Ave and Stiebel @ 9:15am
Havdalah:6:40pm
SHABBAT SHALOM!!!!!!!!!!
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JYA and AUJS are hosting this years Sukkot Dinner.
It will be held at the Raye Freedman Library in Remuera and it will start at 7pm on Wednesday 22 September.
All those between 18-40 are welcome =)
Get in Quick-seats will be limited as we will be under the Sukkah.
Cost=$10.
Please book using this form and deposit money into the account on the form.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFM3enFGR0F3RFhlVnRZS25fX0oyR3c6MQ
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What an experience that was! From the Friday night dinner through to the Monday afternoon it has to be the success story of the year. Everything ran so smoothly - it was obvious a great deal of thought & planning produced such an amazing result. It was heart warming at the Friday night service to see so many AHC & Beth Shalom members in the synagogue together with others from ICEJ & elsewhere. The atmosphere at the dinner, the food & the offerings by the 3 speakers, based on themes from the Parsha, contributed to a joyous atmosphere. These themes were also highlighted at each table in cartoon & verse, which we had to match up, & involved us in much discussion about the topics.
That was only one aspect of Limmud - then there was the very full programme which started Saturday night - we didn´t attend , but heard the music & food in the "tent" were great as they were on Sunday night. It was hard to select what to attend, as there was so much available in the learning sessions - 4 every hour & such variety!
Furthermore the schmoozing between sessions & meeting old & new acquaintances was heart warming. We left on Monday afternoon with the feeling we´d been on a spiritual holiday, with much to ponder & furthermore with the sense of Community. We urge everyone who can, to participate in any future Limmud events (if the organizers have the energy to repeat it!) - you´ll not be disappointed.
Finally a huge Mazal Tov & grateful thanks to all those involved & there were many. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be stimulated, provoked & inspired. Kol Hakavod
Sylvia & Arnold Treister
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Dear Community,
While you are reading these words, we are already in Israel, although part of us is still in New Zealand with you.
We have had an incredible three years with you and an unforgettable experience. We were very lucky to have such a warm and welcoming community and we have been privileged to get to know you and work alongside you.
As Israelis, until we came here, for us to be Jewish was to wake up in the morning and just be ourselves, without any need to do something special or ‘work’ for this identity. Here, we learnt that this is not the case everywhere and to be Jewish you need to put in effort and need to be active. We found lots of people within the community with a lot of passion and enthusiasm, who put their free time (and work hours too) in various community activities and events, working in the wee hours of the night and making sure their children will have a Jewish future here in New Zealand.
Working with a receptive community, who wants to learn and be educated was fantastic and made our work easier and enjoyable.
It was important for us to make every event relevant to you, the members of the community, to be meaningful and inspiring. We tried to bring ‘Israel’ as much as possible and we hope your heart has grown with your love for Israel.
As a community Shlichim we worked under the Zionist Federation of New Zealand. We couldn’t have achieved even 10% of what we have during our shlichut without the ZF which is the driving force behind all those amazing events, such as the YOMS, JLC/Limmud, Educational Seminars and so many more. Vision, guidance, support, belief and partnership, like we had from the ZF, are qualities any Shaliach around the world would love to have.
A BIG thanks to Rachel, Avi and the kids who have been like a family to us beyond what we could have ever expected.
Our involvement in the Youth Movements was also a huge part of our shlichut. We believe the youth movements, Habonim Dror and Bnei Akiva have a huge role in the community and it was very important for us to bring them to the centre of the community, and we hope they will continue with the significant work they do.
Kadimah College and the Sunday school made sure we wouldn’t have a day off  We strongly believe the schools play an irreplaceable central role within New Zealand’s growing community. We are waiting with excitement for the day when we are visited in Israel by the children who were part of our life.
There are so many people and organizations that did and continue to do wonderful work here, unfortunately we are limited for space and we can’t mention all of you, so we apologise in advance.
We believe in continuity and the new Shlichim, Osnat & Udi. They both have a lot of experience working in Jewish communities around the world and we are sure they will do amazing work here. I am sure you will all welcome them with the same hospitality you have shown us. We wish them good luck and a successful Shlichut.
We encourage you to continue to believe in the community here, as we do, and continue with the amazing work you do. The Jewish Community in New Zealand is vibrant and on the Jewish world map. And remember; whenever you are on our side of the world, there will always be an open door, a cup of coffee and some hummus.
Love and already missing you,
Maya & Dudi
Shlichim, 2007-2010
For contact: mayaeinhabar@gmail.com or dolfin74@gmail.com
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March of the Living 2011 applications are now open.
Find out how you can be part of this incredible journey.
Contact Esther Haver the MOTL NZ coordinator at: esther@defsec.co.nz
Applications are open to students in year 12 or 13.
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