Education
Resources for your Jewish Growth
Pocket Prayers
These Pocket Prayers, available from the foyer, were composed by
congregational psalmist, Donna Sife to offer comfort, hope and inspiration
for people to use in their everyday lives and who wish to elevate their
experience so it becomes sacred in itself and is seen as part of the
Divine Drama that is our lives. There are prayers for becoming a member of
a community; on receiving a diagnosis; on losing a loved one; for the end
of a relationship; birth of a child; adoption of a child; child beginning
or changing school; miscarriage; for parents with children leaving home or
travelling abroad; before surgery; after surgery; upon losing a job;
change of seasons; on taking an examination; on moving house; for
depression; for forgiveness; for endings and beginnings; for wisdom and
clarity; for courage. These conveniently sized prayers can be carried
around in a pocket, given when visiting with a friend or family member in
hospital, placed on the refrigerator door or on a bedside table. Placing
them in the foyer for our members to pick up whenever they require shows
that we care! Design and photography by Alan Taylor.
Hertzberg Library.
An extensive collection of fiction and non-fiction books related to
Judaism or with Jewish themes.
Library and
Catalogue.
Publications available to purchase through the temple
office
Purchasing a Machzor (not available for loan or sale during the
Yom Tovim)
for the High Holy Days ensures meaningful participation in the services.
Etz Chayim Chumash is a treasure trove and an educational tool of
the highest order, including the latest scholarship in a wide variety of
fields, from anthropology to biblical history. Etz Chayim’s handsome
binding makes it an obvious gift for B’nei mitzvah, and an essential book
for every home library.
Or Chadash, a gender-sensitive
siddur which was prepared by Rabbi
Lampert, former Associate Rabbi Jordan Cohen and members of NSTE is used
for Shabbat and other services.
Notes from the Rabbi’s Desk by Rabbi Robuck
Published in 2003, it contains carefully edited, newly revised, sermons,
essays, observations and opinion pieces that reflect Rabbi’s humorous,
insightful and personal approach to topics of lasting importance to Jewish
life.
Chapters in Notes include: The Synagogue and the Jewish World, Perceptions
of Israel, Sacred Seasons, Religion, Politics and Culture, the Holocaust
and its Stubborn Remnants and Making our Lives Count. This is a book you
will want to pick up time and again for inspiration and uplift. It is both
a record of Rabbi Robuck’s rabbinate between 1992 and 2003, and an
up-close look at the intellectual and spiritual interests of the North
Shore Temple’s rabbi.
A Bird’s Eye View of Jewish Knowledge
by Rabbi Richard Lampert,
Rabbi Emeritus
This book was written to provide an elementary understanding of Jewish
knowledge. Initially intended for Bar/Bat Mitzvah students it was later
expanded for the Introduction to Judaism Course. The booklet provides a
basic outline of the religious literature of Judaism and a guide to Jewish
philosophy. It also provides an introduction to the Jewish calendar and
festivals. Also covered is the Jewish life-cycle from Brit through
B’mitzvah, to marriage, divorce, death and mourning customs.
A Bird’s Eye Look at Jewish History
by Rabbi Richard Lampert, Rabbi
Emeritus
This little book outlines (in not too much detail) the first 4000 years of
Jewish history from the story of Abraham, the first Hebrew, and salient
points of Jewish history until virtually the present day. The booklet also
contains some of Rabbi Lampert’s inimitable gimmicks to help the reader
memorise certain essential facts and features the famous ‘Franklin’ Square
– developed by Rabbi Stephen Franklin and updated by Rabbi Lampert which
assists the reader/student to fit the highlights of Jewish history into a
square of which each side represents 1000 years.
Shabbat Shalom and
Chag Samei’ach Too
This educational book and CD set includes home services around the family
table for Shabbat and other holy days.
Siddur Chaverim Kol Israel is the product of the progressive
Chavorah of Boston and has been introduced for use on Friday nights here
in Australia exclusively at NSTE. A thoroughly accessible siddur, it
provides worshippers with a complete hebrew text, innovative prayers and
modern commentaries, a literal translation plus, and most importantly, a
linear transliteration which enables members without reading ability to
fill more part of the service.
A Chanukah Cantata CD
A composition based on the festival of Chanukah, the Cantata is dedicated
to the quest for peace in Jerusalem and in the world. In December 2000 it
was performed at the White House as part of the holiday concert series and
has been aired on radio stations across five continents. There have been
at least 20 performances of the Cantata or selections from it since its
premiere in December 1999.
A Hallel for Our Times - Psalms 113 - 118 CD
A contemporary oratorio by American composer Shelley Olson, expressing
hope for humanity. The uplifting Psalms 113-118 are collectively known as
The Hallel. They form part of the liturgy for ancient Jewish festivals,
and more recent holidays such as Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel Independence Day).
The CD features acclaimed harpist Marshall McGuire, members of the Opera
and Ballet Orchestra, Australian and American vocal soloists and the
community choirs of the Temple Emanuel and North Shore Temple Emanuel. The
work was toured in the USA in 2004 by Bel Canto, a professional choral
group
This complete, gender-neutral setting of the Hallel reflects universality
through the use of diverse musical genres, from plainchant to classical
artsong to jazz. It includes a dramatic narration written by Donna Jacobs
Sife and Judy Campbell, based on aspects of the life of King David. At the
heart of the work are twelve Psalm settings symbolising the original
twelve tribes of Israel, unified by David.
Both of the CDs mentioned above were collaborations between Judy Campbell
(as Music Director) and USA Jewish composer Shelley Olson. Both CDs
feature the NSTE Choir.
A selection of general books on Judaism are also available, all at
reasonable prices.
Titles include:
Who Needs God?
by Harold Kushner
There was no Farewell
by Marian Pretzel
Rituals and Practices of Jewish Life
Ed Rabbi K. M Olitzky and Rabbi D Judson
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