From the Desk of the Director Are dreams the stuff of which tzaddikim are made? Our parshah leads us to the conclusion that this must be so. For after hearing Joseph’s dreams, Ya’akov shamar et hadavar – ‘He kept the matter [to himself].’ And when his father sent Joseph to check on his brothers’ welfare and to bring back ‘word,’ Ya’akov uses the same expression, Vehashiveini davar. This “Davar” then is the long-term dream, the outcome of which Ya’akov so badly seeks, despite the immediate disastrous consequences. It is also that which will propel Joseph through thick and thin, as abandoned sibling, wretched slave, prince and viceroy. And the dream will finally inspire Joseph to fulfil his father’s final wish lir’ot et sh’lom echav - of observing the family unity. Rabbi Steinsaltz has noted the delicate nature of the unfinished aspect of dreams and the difficulty of ascertaining their authenticity. However, Joseph’s youthful fantasy gradually acquired that cardinal quality of the powerful and lofty vision destined to reach its ultimate conclusion through his actions. There are thus leaders and dreams. The challenge, it appears, lies in recognizing the necessary and appropriate relationship between the leader and the dream. Sincerely yours, It was more than a concert. Much, much more. Makom Balev Jerusalem is opening its new Teichman Youth Moadon as a center for all its youth members to hang out, meet , discuss, shmooze, listen and be listened to. This new moadon, located downstairs in the Center, will be the hub and heart of NCSY camaraderie, with all the warmth and acceptance we aim for. And indeed, the concert didn’t exactly end, but rather, flowed into the moadon for refreshments and ambiance. Everyone is invited back for more of that good time fun with Don’t miss our Chanuka tiyulim! Get acquainted with MAKOM BALEV in 3 different places... The Israel Center's youth program for Anglo-Israelis tel. 566-7787 ext. 245 • fax: 561-7432 silvera@mail.biu.ac.il • www.zyworld.com/nesto Rabbi Avi Silverman, dir. • Ilana Milo, Bat SherutSunday December 24th. NESTO sets off for their trip down south to Machteshet HaKatan. Our professional tour guide will be accompanied by a melave neshek as we spend the day exploring trails and nature sites. In case of inclement weather, we will go cave exploring.
Sign up forms are still available in the NESTO office from Ilana. The shabbaton is designed for English-speaking teens who would like to come to a traditional shabbaton but find the rules and the programming too rigid. The program will emphasize sessions on belief in G-d and why keep the mesora, while giving the participants the opportunity to challenge freely the halachic assumptions that they were raised with. The melave malka program will be held at the kibbutz.
Cost for the shabbaton is 120NIS for members, 135NIS for non-members. [The Vayeishev Homepage]
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