This summer has been jam packed for the youth at Chabad Malvern. Chabad Spark's Holiday Program started with a bang in December and the summer is just coming to an end with the amazing Camp Ignite!

Camp Ignite:

"I am loving camp because everyday is a new experience and we have great trips. I am also learning a lot about Judaism and who we are. I feel a lot closer to Judaism," ~ Thomas Troski at Camp Ignite

Chabad Sparks:

Thank you to Reuvi & Menucha Cooper and Clara Klein, and our dedicated staff and counselors!

Meeting Ariel Beigel

On their recent trip to Israel, Chanchkie and Velly had the privilege to meet Ariel Beigel who recently married, Sarah Tehia Litman in a wedding that united and inspired the Jewish world in spite of the terror and loss that the Litman family had suffered.

They passed on their best wishes and the funds raised in a raffle by many members of the Melbourne Jewish community to assist the Litman family.

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Before our recent trip to Israel, Chanchkie and I co-hosted a Chanukah party for Chabad Malvern young adults, where we raised funds for Israeli soldiers injured in the last Gaza war and in the recent spout of terror.

On our last day in Israel, we visited Tel Hashomer hospital where we had the chance to meet and talk with the Israeli soldiers and to share our love and well wishes with them. We also had the opportunity to deliver the gifts we purchased with the donations.

We would like to thank Rabbi Menachem Kutner from Chabad’s Terror Victims Project , for organising our visit and for the amazing work he does and continues to do.

We would also like to thank Nicci & Justin Kabbani and Bianca & Dan Monheit from Hardhat Digital, for hosting the party.

Thank you to all those who joined the party and donated!

In preparing for this course, 30,000 people were asked for their biggest questions about Judaism.

The Jewish Course of Why spans a diverse range of topics, from fun, light, and off-the-beaten-track questions, to more complex and controversial issues. Ever wondered why Jews eat gefilte fish and cholent and wish each other mazal tov and l'chaim? Why the Bible sanctions slavery and animal sacrifices? About the role of women in Jewish life? You will also gain insight into mysterious Jewish practices, strange biblical narratives, and enigmas of Jewish identity.

Join us for Six Wednesdays
Starting Wednesday, February 24
Choice of two sessions:
Afternoon - 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Evening - 8:00-9:30 p.m.

Location:
Chabad Malvern
316 Glenferrie Road, Malvern

Fee:
$115 (textbook included)
$185 Couples discount!
Join the first class free (with no obligation to continue)

For more information:
Call: 0404766759
Email: [email protected]
More info: www.chabad.com.au/why
Register: www.chabad.com.au/jlisignup

Monday 25th of January at 8-9pm

The Cleves Get
An 18th-Century Saga
On August 14, 1766, Isaac, son of Eliezer Neiberg of Mannheim, married Leah, daughter of Jacob Guenzhausen of Bonn. Days later, the bridegroom took 94 gold crowns of the dowry and disappeared. This troubling episode began a stormy debate between the great rabbis of the time.

Please Note: The daily minyanim will begin again on Sunday January 24.

The Minyan times for this week are:

Sunday and Tuesday morning (due to the public holiday) at 8:30am, Monday & Thursday at 6:45am and Wednesday & Friday at 7:00am.

Regular Mincha/Maariv minyan at 7:30pm

Friday night Mincha is at 6:45pm followed by Maariv at 7:00pm.

To Linda, Julius & Carlos de Carvalho & Isabel Metz on the passing of their father, Alberto de Carvalho on Monday, January 4, 23 Tevet.

To Tuli Bleich on the passing of his wife and to Evelyn Holsman & Lyndi Adler on the passing of their mother, Lilly Bleich on Friday, January 1, 20 Tevet.

May G-d comfort the family, together with all those that mourn Zion and Jerusalem.

Mazal Tov to Alex & Chaya Moshel on the birth of their daughter, Esther Kaila Nava, on 2 Shevat, 12 January.

Mazal Tov to Kerry & Daniel Kopel on the occasion of their wedding, and to the parents, Charlene & Mark Zetzer, and Lily & Youda Kopel. Mazal Tov to the grandparents, Clare & Hymie A"H Lemmer, Arthur & Rachel A"H Zetzer & Shayndle & Symcha A"H Sztypel and Hanna A"H & Aaron A"H kopf.

Mazal Tov to David Orliansky & Lisa Singer on their upcoming wedding. David will be called to the Torah on Shabbat at Shacharit this week. Mazal Tov to the parents, Rami Singer & Margaret Singer and Numa & Miriam Orliansky. Mazal Tov to the granparents, Heather & Oscar A"H Kasner.

Mazeltov to Zara Michael and Yaniv Kaufman on their upcoming wedding. Yaniv will be called to the Torah on Shabbat at Mincha this week. Mazeltov to the parents Bev & Max Michael and Raquel & Daniel Kaufman. Mazeltov to the grandparents Pearl & Billy Kahn A"H, Archie A"H & Sadie Michael A"h Gladys Malinow-Piestun & Ruben Piestun A"H andGabriella & Marcel Kaufman.