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The Sephardi Association of Victoria Inc

PAST EVENTS 2009

Events for Melbourne area residents and friends around the world who are planning on visiting.

To be notified of our numerous events, you need to be on our email mailing list.

Sunday 13th December, 2009, 12noon to 2pm.
Chanukah Party
Children’s activities including:
HUGE BBQ
Children's entertainment
Chanukiah making
Fantastic raffle
Minhah service at 2pm.
... And of course... plenty of doughnuts!! More click here.

23 August 2009 to 17 October 2009
Yamim Nora"im 5770/2009 Calendar

Shmini Aatzeret and Simhat Torah:
1. Friday 9 October 2009 – Eve of Shmini Aatzeret
1) Minhah begins at 6:30pm; it will be followed by kabbalat Shabbat and Shmini Aatzeret Aarbit.
2) Light Shabbat Yom Tov candles at 7:13pm.

2. Shabbat 10 October 2009- Shmini Aatzeret
1) Shahrit begins at 9:00am, it will be followed by Mussaf & Kiddush.
2) Minhah begins at 7:15pm followed by Simhat Torah Aarbit, hakafot and refreshments.
3) Light Yom Tob candles after 8:12pm

3. Sunday 11 October 2009-Simhat Torah
1) Yom Tob Shahrit begins at 9am, followed by Mussaf, hakafot and refreshments.
2) Yom Tob ends at 8:13pm.

17 & 24 September 2009 6:00pm.
"SONGS OF SELIHOT"
Featuring:
All the well known tunes and prayers of the Selihot service that we know and love, accompanied by Mr Yuval Ashkar on the "OUD" - the traditional Middle Eastern string instrument.
Songs will be led by Rabbi Yehuda Cohen. Your participation in singing is encouraged.
More click here - Pictures here....

Youtube Part 1 Youtube Part 2

1 September 2009 5:30pm, the 100th Hillulah (Yahrzeit) of the late Hakham Yosef Hayim a'h known as Ben Ish Hai.
Guest Speakers:
1. Rabbi Yisroel Meir Abrahamson - Kollel Beth Ha Talmud
2. Rabbi Elaad Dahan - Mizrachi Organization
3. Mr Yossi Aron - COSV / Religious Editor for AJN More click here - Pictures here...

Shabbat, Saturday 15 August 2009 9:00am.
Family Shabbaton & Lunch:
Including:
Special CHILDREN'S Service
From 10:30am - 12pm - Fun & Games for all ages
Sit-down Lunch following Shabbat Service More click here.

1st Annual Sheshbesh Tournament
Sunday 9 August, 2009.

To enter print registration form here.

The Sephardi Association of Victoria Inc, Australia

Print rules of play, here.

We invite you to register to play NOW as there are limited entries available and it is sure to fill-up quickly.

Steps to register:
1. Open registration form
2. Print
3. Complete the registration form with all details including payment – Please complete 1 registration per participant
4. Fax to 03 9532 7516.
5. A confirmation of registration and payment will be emailed to the nominated email address. NB: A limit of 128 players applies, with a first come first served basis.
6. Arrive on Sunday August 9 with your registration confirmation between 2pm-2.45pm to sign in and collect your participation pack. Round 1 begins at 3.00pm SHARP.
7. GOOD LUCK!

Tournament Format:

128 Players

Total of 8 rounds, Knock out format from 2nd round – 1st /128 Players, 2nd/128 Players, 3rd/64 Players, 4th/32 Players, 5th/16 Players, 6th/8 Players (Qtr Finals), 7th/4 Players (Semi Finals), 8th/2 Players (Final)

Rounds 1 to 6, Matches will be decided by best of 5 games (i.e. first to 3 games)

Rounds 7 to 8, Matches will be decided by best of 7 games (i.e. first to 4 games)

Players can elect to use the doubling dice but only once per game.

Players can elect to forfeit the game to their opposition player.

1st round practice. No Elimination.

2nd round - Winners from the 1st round will play the losers from the 1st round thus giving an advantage to the better player and all participants play a minimum of 2 matches

Winner

Tournament Rules:

All players must be registered to play and will be identified by their player number

All players are asked to be honest, respect their opposition, be patient and strictly no intimidation tactics. Poor sportsmanship, cheating or aggressive behaviour will result in immediate elimination.

Boards are provided and players are requested to respect the pieces including board, discs and dice.

To begin each game, each player throws a single dice. The highest number begins and MUST use the dice rolled to decide who begins

The dice can not be removed from the board until that player has completed all his moves.

A player can not change his move once he has removed his/her dice from the board.

A player can elect to use the double dice which will double to value of the game from 1 game to 2 games. If the opposition player elects not to decline the Double Challenge then he/she loses the game and a single game goes to the player instigating the double.

The game is decided when a player moves all the discs into the home.

A Gammon (2 games win) can occur when the opposition still has playing discs out of their own quarter.

A Backgammon (3 games win) can occur when the opposition still has playing discs in their opposition’s quarter.

Prize Information and Terms & Conditions:
Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th finishers

1st Prize is a $1000 Travel Voucher - Kindly partly sponsored by Flight Centre Elsternwick, 359 Glenhuntly Rd, Elsternwick, 3185 Conditions Apply: The winning person must present the letter confirming prize at time of booking. The voucher is not to be used in conjunction with any other offer and stands in line with Flight Centre's booking terms and conditions. All fares are subject to availability and therefore may change. The voucher can only be used for International flights and accommodation.

2nd Prize is a $500 Travel Voucher – Kindly partly sponsored by FBI Travel, 80 Kooyong Rd, Caulfield, 3162, Ph: 03 8573 0900, Conditions Apply: Valid until 30 June 2010, no extension available, not redeemable for cash. Voucher is non transferable. This voucher is not valid for bookings to New Zealand or within Australia. Package must include airfares & accommodation. Bookings are subject to availability. Prize must be redeemed by 30 June 2010, and taxes and fees are extra. Voucher must be presented at time of booking.

3rd Prize is a single Night Accommodation in 5 Star Melbourne Hotel (Value $300) – Kindly Sponsored by Hotel Como, 630 Chapel St, South Yarra, 3141, Ph: 03 9825 2222. Terms & Conditions to be advised.

4th Prize is a oriental Sheshbesh Board (Value $150) – Kindly Sponsored by Kasbah Moroccan Imports, 673 Nepean Hwy, Brighton East, 3187 Ph: 03 9593 3801

Prizes will be awarded at the completion of tournament.
Print registration form here. To print rules of play, click here.
Pictures here...

Wednesday the 29th of July 2009 6:30pm.

Tish’aa Be’Ab
Fast of Tish’aa Be’Ab begins on Wednesday the 29th of July 2009 and ends on the next day Thursday at 5:59pm. Tish’aa Be’Ab Aarbit service will be held in our Synagogue on Wednesday evening at 6:30pm. It will be followed by the kinot /Lamentations songs and by the reading of Megillat Eichah.

The Talmud Taanit 4 says: "On the Ninth of Av it was decreed on our fathers that they would not enter the Land of Israel (BaMidbar 14), the Temple was destroyed the first time and the second time, Beitar (the stronghold of the Bar Kochbah rebellion) was captured, and the city (of Jerusalem) was plowed under." Since, the Jewish nation suffered tragedy after tragedy, generation after generation. - Pictures here...

Cooking Demonstration Series,
Sephardi Cooking for the Ages.
Sunday 12 July, 2009.

The Sephardi Association of Victoria is excited to invite you to the 1st in a series of culinary journeys, which will take participants through the varied repertoire of the Sephardi world.
From Morocco and Algeria, through Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey and Egypt, to Persia, Iraq, the Arabian Peninsula and India, our traditional cuisine is full of variety, spice and joy de vivre.
Our first event will be focused on the Judeo-Arab cuisine of Iraq, led and demonstrated by Iraqi gastronome Donald Lelah, and the Judeo-Berber cuisine of Algeria, led and demonstrated by Algerian gourmet David Laloum.
The event will be a 2 hour workshop, including techniques and variations for a range of dishes, "tricks of the trade"... quick and easy methods, will be shown as well as the "ultimate" techniques for those who require perfection, finally the afternoon will finish with the group enjoyment of an Iraqi/Algerian mini-feast... (Recipes will be provided to all participants for the dishes and techniques used during the event)
Number of attendees is strictly limited due to space constraints, so please book ahead to reserve your spot!
Come and enjoy the tastes and smells of the OLD-COUNTRY!
Details here. - Pictures here...

An Iraqi Soiree, Movie, Music & Food.
Sunday June 28, 2009, 7pm

Featuring:

Live Iraqi music by Yuval Ashkar playing the Oud (Traditional Lute)

Presentation & Trailer of Australian Producers/Directors of On the Banks of the Tigris: the hidden story of Iraqi music

A selection of foods from Iraqi cuisine - a mini tasting feast!

Movie on Iraqi Jewish Music: "Got No Jeep and My Camel Died"
Details here. - Pictures here.

SONG Trivia Night.
Saturday June 27, 2009, 8pm

Trivia, raffles, games, auctions and fun!

We're putting the "fun" back in fundraising…
So bring your friends and family along for the night!

Included in your ticket price is 1x Raffle Ticket, Drinks & Nibbles for your table.

How to Book: Request a table (up to 10 people) or individual seats by contacting either:
Sharon Ryan 0409 413 861 or Paul Berman 0412 396 693

Tickets are $25 per ticket which must be paid for prior to the night.
Payment MUST be received by Monday 15th June.
Bookings can be made over the phone, or by completing the slip below and sending it to
33 Malvern Grove Caulfield Nth 3161
Details here. - Pictures here.

Scholar in Residence Program:
Discussion & musical evening.
Sunday 21 June 2009

The Sassoon Yehuda Sephardi Synagogue is proud to invite you to meet and hear the words and music of Rabbi Avraham Trugman Director of Ohr Chadash/ New Horizons in Jewish Experience from Moshav Meor Modiin (the home of Carlebach) in Israel.
"Recreating Jewish Community in the Twenty - First Century"
Place: Sassoon Yehuda Sephardi Synagogue, 79 Hotham Street, St Kilda East.
When: Sunday 21 June 2009
Time: 4:45pm starting with the Minchah and Ma’aariv Service, followed by address by Rabbi Trugman.
We request a $5.00/head donation to the Synagogue upon entry.
All Welcome. Bring your family & friends!
The Sassoon Yehuda Synagogue recognises the assistance of the COSV in organizing the availability of Rabbi Trugman.
Details here. - Pictures here.

Shavu'oot 5769/2009
DATE	SERVICE	TIME	REMARKS
Erev Shavu'oot (Thursday 28 May 2009)	Minhah	5:00	Yomtob Candle lighting 4:53pm Minhah will be followed by Yom Tov Aarbit Limmud Torah from 9pm till 12:00am. Women may join from 9:00pm till 10:00pm Don't forget to do Eeirub Tabshillin
1st Day Shavu'oot (Friday 29 May 2009)	Shahrit	9:00am	followed by Mussaf service and milk Kiddush. Best Bikkurim Children Basket competition will begin before the Kiddush.
	Minhah	5:00 pm	Followed by Kabbalat Shabbat and 2^nd Day Shavu'oot Aarbit. Yomtob Candle lighting not after 4:53pm
2nd Day of Shavu'oot (Shabbat 30 May 2009)	Shahrit	9:00am	followed by Mussaf and milk Kiddush. Yom Tob ends at 5:53pm

Birkat Hahammah
Please come on Wednesday Erev Pessah the 8th of April 2009 at 6:00am to the special morning service. Service will be followed by Birkat Hahammah/the blessing of the Sun which is recited once every 28 years (as the Sun returns to the position it occupied when it was created at the beginning of the fourth day of creation). All women are welcome in order to listen to the Berachah. Pictures here. I wish to convey my special thanks to Mrs Rebecca Joseph for assisting me with the organizing of the minyan. Rebecca recalled how she attended in 1981 the Birkat Hahammah in India. Shalom u’vrachah, Rabbi YL Cohen

PROGRAM FOR PASSOVER 5769/2009
(DON'T FORGET TO SELL YOUR HAMETZ TO THE RABBI BEFORE TUESDAY 7 APRIL 2009)
DATE	Service Time	REMARKS
WEDNESDAY 8 APRIL 2009	Minhah 17:00	FOLLOWED BY YOM TOB AARBIT(don't forget to do Eeiruv tabshilin).LIGHT CANDLE 17:46 LATEST TIME FOR 1) EATING HAMETZ 10:30am 2) REMOVING AND BURNING HAMETZ 11:25am FIRST SEDER NIGHT
THURSDAY 9 APRIL 2009 (1st DAY OF PESSAH)	Shahrit 9:00 Minhah 17:00	FOLLOWED BY MUSSAF FOLLOWED BY AARBIT LIGHT YOM TOV CANDLE NOT BEFORE 18:41 START COUNTING OOMER SECOND SEDER NIGHT
FRIDAY 10 APRIL 2009 (2ND DAY OF PESSAH)	Shahrit 9:00 Minhah 17:00	FOLLOWED BY MUSSAF FOLLOWED BY KABBALAT SHABBAT AND AARBIT LIGHT YOM TOV CANDLE NOT AFTER 17:43
SHABBAT 11 APRIL 2009 (Shabbat Hol Mo'eed)	Shahrit 9:00	FOLLOWED BY MUSSAF
TUESDAY 14 APRIL 2009	Minhah 17:00	FOLLOWED BY YOMTOB AARBIT LIGHT CANDLE 17:37
WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 2009 (SHEVI'II SHEL PESSAH)	Shahrit 9:00 Minhah 17:00	FOLLOWED BY MUSSAF FOLLOWED BY YOMTOB AARBIT-LIGHT CANDLE 17:37
THURSDAY 16 APRIL 2009 (AHARON SHEL PESSAH)	Shahrit 9:00	FOLLOWED BY MUSSAF YOM TOV ENDS AT 18:29
N.B: NO BREAKFAST, SE'UUDDAH SHLISHIT OR KIDDUSH WILL BE SERVED FROM MOTSAEI SHABBAT HAGGADOL APRIL 4, 2009 TILL FRIDAY APRIL 17,2009 AS THE KITCHEN WILL BE CLOSED AND OUT OF REACH DURING PESSAH.
THE RABBANIT RUTH AND THE RABBI WISH YOU ALL A HAG PESSAH KASHER VE'SAMEYYAH.

Purim Party Tuesday 10 March 2009 4:30pm onwards
Pictures here.

Sunday 8th February 2009 2:30pm.
On behalf of Mrs Cathy Chachoua, we have great pleasure in inviting you to come and meet the artist Rimona Kedem.
Details here. - Pictures here.

Tuesday 20 January 2009 6:30pm.
Council of Orthodox Synagogues and the Rabbincal Council of Victoria.
Evening of Prayer and Solidarity. Details here. - Pictures here.

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