5 / 6 OCTOBER 2018

KOL KINLOSSבס׳׳דNEWSLETTER OF FINCHLEY SYNAGOGUE

SHABBAT AT KINLOSS

WWW.KINLOSS.ORG.UKShabbat commences at 6:15pm and terminates at 7:14pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:15pm Mevarachim Hachodesh

HASHKAMA 7:45amin the Liora Graham Beit Hamidrash, followed by Kiddush and a short shiur.

THE MINYAN 9:30amin the Nissan and Rifca Deal Hall. Kriat Hatorah by Jonah Marks and Ben Morris. Rabbi Lawrence will address the Bar Mitzvah Jonah Marks

SEPHARDI SERVICE 9:00amin the Sephardi Synagogue, led by Rabbi Heller and Reuben Gorji.

MAIN SYNAGOGUE 9:15amled by Chazan Eli Sufrin . Kriat Hatorah by Daniel Frankl. Rabbi Lawrence will address the Bar Mitzvah Daniel Frankl

SHABBAT LEARNING AT KINLOSSFriday night

6:15pm: Mincha followed by Kabbalat Shabbat Shiur by Rabbi Nisan Andrews

Shabbat Morning8:30am: Sephardi Synagogue

Talmud Tractate Pesachim by Rabbi Heller

9:00am Deal HallMaimonides: Laws of the Sukkah

by Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum

9:15am: Youth Breakfast Banter Breakfast and Parasha Shiur

Benchers Cafe with Barry Colman

10:30 - 10:50am in the Rabbi’s OfficeStudy Group with Rabbi Laitner titled

“ Parashat Bereishit and Friday Night Kiddush “

10:40am Food for Thought with Rachel PineKinloss Youth Girls

1st Floor Classrooms

Shabbat Afternoon5:45pm : Daf Yomi Shiur in the Newman Room

7:00pm Mincha followed byShiur by Rabbi Laitner titled

“Halachah and International Law: part 2”

Everyone is welcome7:14pm: Ma’ariv

There will be a Kiddush in the Kinloss Suite this week following the services

sponsored by Aviva and Jonathan Steinberg to celebrate

Harvey Steinberg’s Second Bar Mitzvah

CHILDRENS SERVICES WILL RESUME AS NORMAL THIS SHABBAT 10:45am

כ״ז תשרי תשע״ט

Mazeltov to Daniel Frankl and Jonah Marks on their Bar Mitzvah. We extend a warm welcome to their families and guests.

Bereshitבראשית

YOUTH SERVICE 9:45amin the Liora Graham Beit Hamidrash, under the direction of our Youth Director, Barry Colman.

BERESHIT STATISTICSMitzvot: There is only one mitzvah in the Sidra, which is the first in the Torah: to be fruitful and multiply.Verses: 146 (8th longest of the 54 Sidrot)Words: 1931 (8th longest)Letters: 7235 (11th longest)

The mystery of the samechs: The last letter to make its appearance in the Torah is the samech. Remarkably, out of the 7,235 letters in the Sidra, there are only 7 samechs.

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“The Bark of Cain” There is a curious Midrash on the familiar story of Cain and Abel. As we all know, after he saw his brother’s sacrifice more favourably received by God, Cain slew Abel. We read that when God admonished him, declaring that it would be his fate to wander the world, Cain protests that he will be an immediate target for slaughter. It is in response to this that God sets a sign upon him to mark him out for life.

The rabbis of the Midrash debate: what was the sign? And what was its purpose?

Rabbi Yehuda says that God caused the sun to highlight him. This would be indicative of divine protection. Rabbi Nechemia retorts how inappropriate it would be to cause the sun to shine on such a wretch. Rather, Cain was afflicted with leprosy, consistent with later spiritual punishment. Rav says that God gave Cain a dog. Abba Yossi says, that Cain grew a horn. Rav says, that God made Cain an example to murderers. Rabbi Hanin says he was an example to penitents.

Clearly, we can understand the horn as either fearsome protection or hideous disfigurement. As he goes through life seeing people recoil in horror, Cain will be constantly reminded of the magnitude and revulsion of his sin.

But what on earth is meant by the idea that God gave Cain a dog? How could that be a sign? Ramban explains it as a guide dog. The dog went ahead of him and ensured he did not stumble into the greater danger of wild animals which would attack him without any moral compunction. Ramban further explains that Cain himself is a sign and a warning to humanity.

But how do we match Rav’s claim that God gave Cain a dog with his later statement that He made him an example to murderers?

Dogs are loving, loyal and affectionate to those who show them kindness. Of course they can turn savagely against those who betray them. In giving Cain a dog to guide him, God also made Cain responsible for his only dependable companion. If he wanted affection, he would need to show kindness and he would come to appreciate the interdependence which had eluded him in his relationship with Abel.

Cain’s dog is both protector and companion. A sign for interdependence and healthy relationships; that you must constantly invest if you hope for a return. But with the dog, the onus for initiative is exclusively upon Cain.

The midrash provides a touching symmetry. In the earlier Adam and Eve story, the serpent shows the animal kingdom to be the instigator of sin and destroyer of relationships. Cain’s dog is presented as a means of rehabilitation and of bonding.

May we learn to treat each other with kindness and compassion, appreciate the blessing of companionship and responsibility in relationships. May we choose friends who will guide us in the right direction and may we be true friends and guides to our fellows!

Wishing all friends on two feet and on four a Shabbat Shalom.

R’ Jeremy Lawrence

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The Rabbi Writes First of all, many thanks to everyone who contributed to the wonderful services and atmosphere at Kinloss over this very busy season.

As well as the many service leaders, we are deeply appreciative of the time and energy of our volunteers, CST, welcoming desk, the Office, our Caretaking Staff who make everything possible.

On Shabbat 20th October, we are delighted to be celebrating the centenary of the birth of President Chaim Herzog (born 17th September 1918) in Belfast.

The Service will be led by Chazan Shai Abrahamson, Chief Cantor of the IDF, in conjunction with the Neimah Singers.

His son, Isaac “Bougie” Herzog will be joining us for the Service. Isaac Herzog is currently Chair of the Jewish Agency, a former Chair of the Labour Party who has held several ministerial postings.

Kinloss will also be marking the Centenary of the Armistice with an exciting lecture

series 24th Oct through 5th December and a Civic Service on Sunday 11th November, the Armistice Anniversary itself.

The Service (7pm – 8.15pm) will be in conjunction with AJEX and with His Worshipful the Mayor Reuben Thompstone and Mike Freer MP.

Sacks Morasha students are preparing some Psalms.

We would like to feature other Kinloss youth in singing and a procession of flags. Interested families should be in touch with Barry.

If you have any WW1 memorabilia, we would be delighted to feature that on the evening. One congregant has a Serviceman’s Siddur which was with his relative who died in the trenches – and from which we will be honoured to read a prayer.

We are keen to hear from family members who would like to honour their parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts etc, and particularly those who served under other flags ranging from ANZAC to the Kaiser.

Our Beit Midrash Programme begins this Monday 8th October at 7.45pm with a shiur by Rabbi Andrews on Psukei DeZimra.

My Halachos of the Jewish Home Series resumes on Mon 15th at Mark & Eleanor’s with an overview on the laws of Handling Parev. Please call the office for further details.

I’m looking forward to interviewing Rev Giles Fraser on Thurs October 18th. He is a thought-provoking cleric and commentator on current affairs, with an interesting

personal story and perspective on Judaism.

There’s so much going on. I’m looking forward to seeing you in and around the shul. Mazal Tov to all our Baalei Simcha this week.

Shabbat Shalom,

R’ Jeremy Lawrence

THIS WEEK’S HAFTORAH BY RABBI ANDREWS This week’s Haftorah, Yishayahu (Isaiah) 42:5-43:10, presents the Navi’s (Prophet) view of the Torah’s first parsha (portion). Yishayahu opens with the declaration that Hashem (God ) created the Heavens, spread them out, and formed the Earth.

While the connection to this week’s Torah reading is obvious, we must ask the question as to why this specific chapter was chosen to be read as the Haftorah. Many other prophetic declarations also speak of God as Creator.

Also interesting to note is that creation is not the focus of these prophecies. Creation is only referenced in passing and quickly takes a backseat to other concerns. What seems to be of much higher interest to Yishayahu is how Hashem has, until that point, refrained from fully revealing Himself to the world.

Yishayahu assures us that the current concealed nature of God will change in the future. Hashem promises to make His presence so evident as to spur the Jewish people to sing shir chadash, a new song. A telling contrast is created in how the Jewish people, now described as blind and deaf to God, will find places of spirituality they could never have imagined.

This might be the reason why specifically this Haftorah was chosen. Maaseh Bereshit (creation) emphasises God’s power, yet, He sequestered Himself away thereafter to leave room for human be-chirah (free will). We, humans, tend to neglect to notice His presence, and this error often shapes how we view the world.

The Haftorah reminds us that Hashem will eventually return to make His presence know and, at that time, will fully redeem the Jewish people. Many today bemoan or complain about God’s hiddenness, pointing to it as a hindrance to faith and faithfulness. Our haftorah asks us to consider the balance between God’s hiddenness and openness, the values and costs of each.

If you find yourself at Kinloss over the course of the day, please stop by the office to say hello!I can usually be found there during the regular office hours (except Thursday).

If you require help or support, please call Rochelle on 0208 349 5263, or email welfare@kinloss.org.uk.

All messages treated in the strictest confidence.

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE A COMBINED SERVICE THIS SHABBAT

KINLOSS FIRST GAMES AFTERNOON HELD ON WEDNESDAY 3RD OCTOBER.

NEXT ONE WILL BE ON THE 7TH NOVEMBER EVERYONE WELCOME - BRING YOUR FRIENDS

‘THIS HOUSE BELIEVES THAT THE MEDIA IS OUR FRIEND’

KINLOSS DEBATE

FOR AGAINST

CHARLOTTE HENRY

SIMONROCKER

OLIVER ANISFELD

JONATHAN ARKUSH

Chaired by Rabbi Lawrence

THURSDAY 25TH OCTOBER, 8-10PM

AN INFORMATIVE AND GOOD HUMOURED DEBATE IN WHICH WE CAN EXPLORE THE MEDIA IN GENERAL (NOT JUST THE JC!) AND ISSUES FROM ISRAEL TO LOCAL RELIGIOUS/ CULTURAL TOPICS.

DEBATE WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A Q&A SESSION CHAIRED BY RABBI LAWRENCE ON ‘DEALING WITH THE MEDIA’.

Charlotte has contributed to numerous publications and also regularly appears as a media and political commentator on a variety of broadcasts.

Joint-winner of the Vogue Talent Contest for writing in 1982 and joined the staff of the Jewish Chronicle shortly after, where he reports on Anglo-Jewish affairs and edits the Judaism and education pages. He is co-author of A Rocky Road, the memoirs of Rabbi Abraham Levy.

Is the founder of global Jewish YouTube channel J-TV. He launched the channel while completing his degree in History at University College London.

A barrister and mediator by profession, Jonathan was elected President of the Board of Deputies in May 2009 and chaired the Board’s Defense Division for two terms until 2015.

* Mazel Tov to Jonah, Rafi, Nic and Simon, together with grandparents Celia & Michael Abery and Linda and Omek Marks.

* Mazel Tov to Amanda & Tim along with Miri, Ben and Leah on Daniel’s Barmitzvah. Mazel Tov also to grandparents Eve & Norman Rosenbaum and Linda & George Frankl.

* Mazel Tov to Harvey Steinberg on his second Bar-Mitzvah.

* Mazel Tov to Daniel and Samantha Stiefel-Sevitt on the birth of a baby girl, Eliana Chaya, a sister to Aaron. Mazeltov also to grandparents Sharon and Barry Stiefel and Elissa and Neil Sevitt, as well as great-grandmothers Herta Stiefel and Ann Sevitt.

DANIEL FRANKLMazeltov to Daniel on his Bar Mitzvah

Daniel attends JFS, and has three siblings, Miri, Ben and Leah.

His hobbies are basketball, underwater basketball, paragliding and petanque

As part of Daniel’s preparations for his Barmitzvah he volunteered for Leket in Israel, participated in the Kinloss Bar

Mitzvah programme and is constantly raising money for MDA.

JONAH MARKSMazeltov to Jonah on his Bar Mitzvah

Jonah attends JFS, and has one brother Rafi.

His hobbies are triathlon, cycling, football, skiing, beatboxing, guitar, dancing, singing, boardgames and his grandma’s chicken

soup.

As part of Jonah’s preparations for his Bar Mitzvah he has had sponsored cycling, swimming and running 1000km to raise £1000 to buy 10 bikes for World Bicycle Relief. Since February, he has cycled

844km, run 87km and swam 10.2km

ZUMBA MAMBA A DANCE CLASS FOR PARENTS/CARERS AND CHILDREN

BETWEEN 3 TO 5 YEARS OLD

Thursdays at 3:00pm-3:45pm | Nemetnejad RoomClasses run from 4th October until 13th DecemberThis new class is designed for the parent/carer to be able to have some fun and

exercise to the Latin beat with their child freely roaming around and dancing to a mixture of Latin songs. There will also be some dancing games for both.

Babies in buggies are also welcome.Cost: Classes are £3 per family per session for Kinloss members and £4 for non-members

For more information or to book, please contact Gul on 07956 940666

NEWNEW

Shabbat ShalomBaz, Chaz, Micholi and Amalia youth@kinloss.org.uk 07792 460091KINLOSS YOUTH

Kinloss Youth Express Yourself! Shabbat Bereshit

Breakfast Banter, 9.15am in Benchers CaféYouth Minyan, 9.45am in the Liora Graham Beit HaMidrash

Food for Thought with Rachel Pine, 10.40am in First Floor ClassroomThank you to Family Frankfurt for sponsoring this week’s Doughnut Youth Kiddush in

celebration of Ella’s 13th birthday

Learn2LeadLaunches this Tuesday, 9th October

7.30 – 9pm in the Nemetnejad RoomYears 9 & 10

Our A* leadership programmeRecognised by Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme: Skills

For further information or to register please visit: www.kinloss.org.uk/l2l

Bat Mitzvah Programme with Mandy LawrenceIntroduction session, 7 – 9pm

Nemetnejad RoomWednesday 17th October

Girls in school years 6 & 7For further information or to register please visit:

www.kinloss.org.uk/bt

Daf YummyThursday nights during term time

7.45 – 9:00pm, Liora Graham Beit HaMidrashGirls & Boys Years 8 and above

£5 including pizza & chipsJoin us each week as we explore Chumash, Festivals and Jewish Themes

Learn2VolunteerLaunches next Tuesday, 16th October

7.30 – 9pmYears 9 & 10

Recognised by Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme: SkillsFor further information to register please visit:

www.kinloss.org.uk/l2v

Bar Mitzvah Programme with Barry ColmanStarts in November

Boys in school years 7 & 8For further information or to register please visit:

www.kinloss.org.uk/bm

Look out for future events at:www.kinloss.org.uk/youthwww.kinloss.org.uk/kids

Kinloss Club, Club 78, Lead On, Shabbat Lunches, Chanukah Wonderland

Shabbat Shalom

Barry, Chaya, Choli, Amalia, Rachel & Sammyyouth@kinloss.org.uk 07792460091

KINLOSS NOTICE BOARD

THANK YOU TO:

* Security Team 2. If you have any queries, please speak to Martin Shiers on 07831 836 031, or email securekinloss@yahoo.co.uk

* Susan Sperber Kosky, Hannah Andrews and Ruth Warrens of The Welcoming Committee

* Jacqui Caplin’s Kiddush Rota Team

Eve Besser (9) Lily Wolfson (11)Maya Gorjian (10) Dalia Ellis (6)Myla Fine (6) Evie Rubinoff (8)Harry Savitz (6) Tehila Horwitz (5)Peter Cohen (1)

Mazeltov to the children in our community celebrating their birthdays this week:

9:45am Games Room in the Newman Room with Rav Malachi0 - 4 year olds with Sara Keen in the Kinloss Suite Foyer Reception up to School Year 2 with Natalie Sommer in the Avram Nemetnejad Room (2nd Floor)School Years 3 - 6- with Dina Ellis in the First Floor ClassroomsAll Children’s Services will start at 10:45am followed by Kiddush

SERVICES see front שבת)page)

Sun MonTuesROSH

CHODESH CHESHVAN

WedsROSH

CHODESH CHESHVAN

Thurs Fri

Shacharit 1 7:30am 7:00am 6:50am 6:50am 7:00am 7:00am

Shacharit 2 8:15am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am

Sephardi Shacharit8:00am 6:45am 6:45am 6:45am 6:45am 6:45am

Mincha & Ma’ariv 6:10pm 6:10pm 6:10pm 6:10pm 6:10pmMincha/Kabbalat

Shabbat6:00pm

ANIM ZEMIROT CLUB

Come and learn to sing Anim ZemirotOur club meets every Shabbat

at 10:15am in the Robing Room.

Boys of 6 and over welcome.Led by David Lesser

Leyning Squad 2018/19Kinloss are once again running the very successful leyning

squad programme for boys in years 5 and 6 starting 13th October Parshat Noach.

Come along to find out all about leyning, learn the notes, visit a sofer and learn how torah scrolls are made, find

out what to do if you don’t have a Cohen present or if you have a minyan of Cohanim!

Join us for 30 minutes every other Shabbat morning.

£45 per person to reserve a place. Please register at www.kinloss.org.uk/leyning

Alternatively contact Stephen Gibson or Ian Kamiel for more information.

new term StArtS weDneSDAY 17tH october 2018 12:15pm - Parasha Shiur with Rabbi Nisan Andrews

1:15pm - Speaker - Rabbi Yisroel Fine in the Liora Graham Beit Hamidrash

Cost: £5, payable on the door, includes a light lunchor to book, please email ket@kinloss.org.uk or call us on 020 8349 5269

NEXT WEEK AT KINLOSS: DAY: COMMUNITY LEARNING: COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES:

SUNDAY 08:00am Daf Yomi (NR)

MONDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 09:30am Ace Fitness (MN)19:45pm Beit Midrah Programme (BM) 10:00am Ilana Banana (Upstairs

19:30pm Ivrit Discussion Group (NR)

20:15pm Pilates (MN)

TUESDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 10:15am Friendship Club (DH)

08:30am Shaarei Teshuvah with R’Andrews (BM) 10:30am Bridge Club (NR)

19:30pm Learn2Lead (NR) 20:00pm Ivrit Ulpan (MN)

19:45pm Iyun Gemara with R’Andrews (BM)

WEDNESDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 10:00am Ilana Banana (DH)

10:00am Art Class (MN)20:00pm Whisky Society (NR)

THURSDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 10:00am Hartbeeps (NR)20:00pm Daf Yummy (BM) 15:00pm Zumba Mamba (NR)

18:00pm Table Tennis (Upstairs)

FRIDAY 07:40am Daf Yomi (NR) 10:00am Ilana Banana (DH)

BC = Benchers Cafe NR = Nemetnejad Room BM = Liora Graham Beit Midrash MN = Marilyn Newman RoomDH = Nissim and Rifka Deal Hall PS = Persian Synagogue

GUIDED TOUR OF THE JEWISH EAST END & VISIT TO THE V&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOODMonday 15th October 2018

A walk through time through the history of London’s Jewish community in the East End and a tour of the nation’s childhood collection of toys and childhood artefacts.

The tour encompasses a tale that embraces the poverty of the pogrom refugees and the glittering success of the Rothschilds; the eloquence of Prime Minister Disraeli and the spiel of the Petticoat Lane

stallholder. Set amid the alleys and back streets of colourful Spitalfields and Whitechapel, it’s a tale of synagogues and sweatshops, Sephardim and soup kitchens.

Meet your London Walks guide and fellow walkers by Tower Hill tube station. The Walk ends nearby Liverpool Street station. Then travel to Bethnal Green on the tube to The V&A Museum of Childhood, the

largest institution of its kind in the world. It holds numerous toy exhibits featuring rare, hand-crafted objects sitting alongside well-loved toys from the 20th century including a variety of furniture,

miniatures, dolls and games. The visit will include a guided tour as well as free time to peruse the four main galleries.

Transportation is not provided, more details will follow upon booking.Cost of the trip £15 Kinloss members, £20 non-members

To book visit www.kinloss.org.uk/eastend or call Lucy on 020 8349 5267

THE KEHILLA WISHES חיים ארוכים “LONG LIFE”TO THE FOLLOWING WHO HAVE YAHRZEIT

FINCHLEY SYNAGOGUE USEFUL PHONE NUMBERSRabbi Jeremy Lawrence: 07501 895 124 Rabbi Nisan Andrews: 07407 764 854

Shimon Gillis, Director of Operations: 020 8349 5264Shul Office: 020 8346 8551

Tuesday 9 OCTOBERFrances Colton MotherJacob Golchewski FatherBarbara Hoddes MotherIrene Milch Father

Thursday 11 OCTOBERLeonard Coleman WifeHenrietta Fearnley MotherCaroline Greenbourne MotherNigel Howard MotherHenry Milner FatherArnold Nissen FatherHeather Weichselbaum Father

Wednesday 10 OCTOBERShirley Davidson MotherHelen Hantman FatherBrian Sacks Son

Monday 8 OCTOBERArnold Archer MotherCynthia Rothman HusbandMargaret Solomon FatherAnthony Warrens Mother

Sunday 7 OCTOBERCydllar Adler BrotherDaniel Cukier FatherHuguette Cukier HusbandAnn Marks FatherMargaret Marks HusbandLaurence Silver BrotherRuth Sulke Husband

Friday 12 OCTOBERSandra Abraham FatherHarry Cass MotherAlison Dagul MotherClive Perilly FatherJilli Vegoda MotherMartin Woolman Mother

Shabbat 6 OCTOBER Pauline Aminoff FatherSivi Harounoff FatherBrian Hornick FatherAnita Lichtig HusbandAlan Lyons MotherJonathan Lyons MotherMarilyn Morrow Mother

SUNDAY WALKING GROUPMeeting on 14th October, 4th & 18th November and 2nd & 16th December

Calling all avid walkers...want to meet other walkers or turn your informal group of walking friends into a force to be reckoned with...........

Kinloss would like to start up a fortnightly walking group meeting at Kinloss

at 10.30am along with Rabbi Andrews.

Please contact Lucy on 020 8349 5267 or ket@kinloss.org.uk for more details.

NEW

The nextShared Reading Group

will take place on Monday 15th October 2018

at 2:00pmFor more information, please speak to: Kate Fulton on 07801 911 481 or email

kathrynfulton@hotmail.com

KINLOSS WHISKY SOCIETY

CONDOLENCES:* Dennis Felsenstein on the passing of his wife Annabelle Felsenstein Z’L

TOMBSTONE CONSECRATIONS:SUN 7 OCT 10:30am in Bushey in memory of Gabriel KaufmanWED 10 OCT 13:30pm in Bushey in memory of Beileh MorrisTHUR 25 OCT 13:30pm in Bushey in memory of Anita Melzack