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The Oxford Shul is situated in Riviera, Johannesburg,〔(20 North Avenue Riviera, Johannesburg, South Africa )〕 near the suburbs of Saxonwold, Houghton and Killarney. It has been in existence for over 60 years. The Synagogue provides regular services, morning and evening (seven days a week). It is a venue used for marriages, Bar-Mitzvahs and other life cycle ceremonies. The Synagogue also provides adult education and special services for children, youth and seniors in addition to cultural and social activities. The spiritual leadership is provided by Rabbi Yossi Chaikin,〔(Oxford Shul Website - The Rabbi )〕 who has serviced the congregation since 2000. He delivers sermons and numerous shiurim (religious lessons). Services on Shabbat (Friday night and Saturday morning) and all major holidays are led by Chazan Tzvi Gudelsky. He is accompanied by the Oxford Shul Choir under the direction of Choirmaster Bryan Isakow. The synagogue publishes a monthly newsletter,〔(Oxford Shul Website - Newsletters )〕 which is sent to all member families and is also available online. “The Oxfordian” is a weekly pamphlet, replete with synagogue news. The synagogue also keeps its congregation informed of events via an sms service. Information about past and future events can also be found on Facebook.〔(Oxford Shul Facebook Group )〕 The synagogue campus stretches over several acres of land. The main sanctuary, which seats 1500, is the largest in Africa. Services take place in the main sanctuary every Shabbat (Friday night and Saturday morning) and on major Jewish holidays. The main sanctuary is also used for marriage ceremonies. A smaller synagogue on the campus is used for all morning and evening services during the rest of the week. The gardens in front of the synagogue are used for marriages and other events The adjoining Simon Kuper Hall is available for functions through the offices of the resident caterers, Stan & Pete.〔(Stan & Pete )〕 The synagogue boasts a youth centre, with rooms dedicated for the children to play and for the teenagers to spend time and an adventure jungle gym. A nursery school uses part of those premises during weekdays.〔(Oxford Shul Website )〕 == History == 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Oxford Shul」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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