There are no more lost tribes...

Also sincere thanks to the many
commercial sponsors whose
advertisements appear in this year's
Twelve Tribes event guide 

Courtesy of the organizers (hat tip: RG), here's a brief appreciation of the very successful fund-raising event arranged for the benefit of the Malki Foundation - as well as its supporters - in Melbourne, Australia two weeks ago.

The Australian Friends of Keren Malki held their second annual Twelve Tribes Kiddush on Shabbat Parshat Pinchas in the Caulfield Synagogue Hall.

What’s so special about a Kiddush? Here’s the schtick… there were 12 sponsored tables, named after the 12 Tribes, each with a different classy scotch whisky and a different flavoured herring! 

The hall was packed with more than 250 feinschmeckers from all segments of the Jewish community and numerous shules… Chareidi, Chasidish, Chabad, Modern Orthodox, Zionist, secular… men and women (there were even two separate tables for children… no alcohol)… 

Without any doubt, all Twelve Tribes were there!  

The overwhelming vibe was how united the crowd was in support of the fantastic work being done by Keren Malki.

People were free to walk around from table to table, the only seating was around the perimeter, in case someone had one too many!

Okay, so here goes:

TRIBE	BEVERAGE	FOOD
Reuven	Old Pulteney	Schmaltz Herring
Shimon	AnCnoc 12 Years Old	Siracha Herring
Levy	Tomatin Cu Bocan	Wasabi Herring
Yehuda	Glenrothes Alba Reserve	Chilli and Garlic Herring
Dan	BenRiach 16 Years Old	Tomato and Basil Herring
Naftali	Benromach Organic	Roasted Capsicum Herring
Gad	Glencadam 10 Years Old	Roasted Capsicum Herring
Asher	Cardhu 12 Years Old	Honey Mustard Herring
Yissachar	Glenglassaugh Evolution	Mustard and Jalapeno Herring
Zevulun	Glen Grant 16 Years Old	Mayo and Dill Herring
Yosef	Aberfeldy 12 Years Old	Mediterranean Olive Herring
Binyamin	Tomintoul 10 Years Old	Morrocan Herring

Through the generosity of sponsors, supporters and participants, the event raised valuable funds to support the work of Keren Malki.

And from Jerusalem, we add this:

Special appreciation to Ron and Sarah Tatarka of Scott Winton Insurance Brokers, this year's Twelve Tribes Patrons. Deep thanks for a great deal of creative thinking and hard work to some of the hard-working volunteers behind the scenes (alphabetically): Leon Burman, Chaim Gelber, Helen Gelber, Ralph Greenberger and Jacob Weinmann. Special thanks for the valuable assistance of Doodie Bankier who produced the advertising booklet for the event, enabling us to express gratitude to the sponsors and supporters. And job well done to all who took part.

Next year's Melbourne Twelve Tribe plans are already being drawn up.