Marais Road Shul Installs Rabbi

The Green and Sea Point Hebrew Congregation recently celebrated the Induction of Rabbi Dovid Wineberg as their Senior Rabbi and leader.

The occasion was greatly enhanced by the presence of honoured guests, SA Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein and Chief Rabbi of Israel Yona Metzger, both of whom delivered messages of encouragement and inspiration. In the words of Israel’s Chief Rabbi, “Sea Point Shul is the leading shul in the community and you have just added the gem to your crown.”

Amongst the visitors present were Rabbi Wineberg’s parents, Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzchak Wineberg from Vancouver and his Uncle and Aunt, Rabbi and Mrs. Levy Wineberg of Johannesburg.

The Inauguration itself offered the packed Shul crowd a refreshing combination of both traditional ceremony and modern communication– with video segments welcoming the assembled and introducing the speakers, prompting Chief Rabbi Dr. Goldstein to request a copy to introduce his next speech!

Following the induction by both Chief Rabbis, Rabbi D. Wineberg spoke passionately about today’s world events highlighting the power of the people and that for Marais Rd. Shul to succeed, all congregants need to be part of a journey of growth. It is this journey that unites all into one unit, he said.
Included were video messages from Rabbi Wineberg’s grandfather, Rabbi Yosef Wineberg of New York. As well as from another two Chief Rabbis- Lord Jonathan Sacks of England and Israel’s former Chief Rabbi YM Lau.

Normie Isaacson, Marais Rd. Shul’s timeless Shammes led the assembled in prayers for South Africa and Israel.

The procession was led into the Shul by the President Aubrey Miller (who served as MC) and Vice-President Stephen Gore. Cantor Ivor Joffe and the Choir welcomed all with Baruch Haba and the service ended with Rael Levitt offering thanks to all, followed by the choir’s rousing Hallelukah!