Harry Chapin concert
Rabbi Gary, Jocelyn, David, Sarah, Shoshana and Aaron will perform timeless hits by "mitzvah hero" Harry Chapin, whose career was dedicated to alleviating hunger and poverty. The concert will also feature classic video footage and vintage merchandise for sale.
Tickets: www.trybooking.com
Patron: $50 (reserved seat, refreshments and Chapin fan pack)
NSTE members: $18 / $12
Guests: $22 / $15
Family: $48 (2 adults /2 children)
In cooperation with the Harry Chapin Foundation of Huntington, New York.
UPJ speaks out against Haredi violence
It is always a strange feeling when an issue that has caused huge concern amongst those “in the know” suddenly hits the headlines and causes an entire nation to erupt with indignation. On one hand, there is a concern about the possible repercussions of the truth being seen for all its ugliness. At the same time, though, there is the sense of relief and vindication that efforts to combat a social evil have been justified.
This is exactly the feeling that we and our colleagues in the Progressive movements in Israel and around the world, experience as the efforts of the Haredi minority to make Israel a society segregated by gender are exposed as un-democratic, un-Jewish – and unacceptable.
The AJCF welcomes THE WESTERN WIND
Bookings are open for the breathtaking Australian debut performance of internationally acclaimed a cappella group, The Western Wind at the Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, on Saturday 17 March at 8:30pm.
The public concert by The Western Wind will be followed by a series of vocal ensemble workshops as part of the inaugural Australian Jewish Choral Festival, presented by Jewish Arts Inc. The festival program closes with performances by both the AJCF Choir and The Western Wind at Shir Madness, on Sunday 25 March.
Since 1969, the vocal sextet has devoted itself to the special beauty and variety of a cappella music. Much of the long and rich history of the ensemble has focused on Jewish music, with baritone and resident composer Elliot Z. Levine adding many of his works to the greats in their extensive repertoire.
Community Chavurah Lunch
Save the date – 3 March
Join us on Shabbat Tetzaveh, 3 March – following the service at 12.30pm for Shabbat Lunch in VJ's 
- Hear about some of the happenings within the Chavurah Groups.
- Find out what Chavurah can offer you.
- Meet and share Shabbat lunch with other members of the congregation.
Details of how to book will be available in the next few days. In the mean time please Save the Date.
Courtyard Shabbat Services return
Fridays 6.30pm until 3rd February [Weather permitting]
Join your friends and congregants in the lovely setting of the Isaac Givorshner Courtyard for a 'heimishe' service and oneg Shabbat.
Kabbalah Meditation 2012
Kabbalah Meditation Classes
Are you interested in Kabbalah Meditation, but you can’t make 7.45 on Friday mornings? How about 10.30 am Thursdays?
Come and try it out for free on Thursday 2 February! If you like it, we’ll keep going.
Term 1: 7 remaining meetings $120 members, $145 non-members (concessions available)
Enquiries: Sue Beecher via NSTE office
Register at the NSTE Office 9419 7011
