The United Synagogue

Please join us in wishing Mazal Tov to Rabbi Dr Yoni Birnbaum and Rebbetzen Elisheva Birnbaum, who have been appointed the Senior Rabbinic Couple at Finchley United Synagogue (Kinloss)! Rabbi and Rebbetzen are expected to begin their roles in September 2024. 📷: Paul Lang

יום עצמאות שמח .Today we celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut - 76 years of Israeli independence !Am Yisrael Chai

Last night, the United Synagogue held a special and moving commemoration for Yom HaZikaron to remember and pray for the souls of Israel‘s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. You can watch the full event by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/ghey2Hyv

Today is Yom HaZikaron, where we remember the soldiers who lost their lives defending the state of Israel and the victims of terror. This year is especially painful since 7th October and in the ongoing war, where we have lost so many. May their memories be an eternal blessing. Am Yisrael Chai. #YomHaZikaron

Our Physical Accessibility Forum is taking place next week, where you can come and engage in an open and honest conversation about physical disabilities - the impact they have and how your community can best help you. Daniella Neifeld, our Community Participation Manager, shares four ways that the forum will be made accessible. Book your place here: https://lnkd.in/g7Mu_jt2

In the continuing shadow of 7th October and its aftermath, the United Synagogue have partnered with Matkon im Zikaron to launch a recipe in memory project. Each translated recipe is shared by the families of fallen soldiers and victims of terror, either a favourite or their signature dish. We encourage those who want to make a recipe to post a photo on social media (tagging the United Synagogue and Matkon im Zikaron) with the hashtag #RecipesInMemory so that the bereaved families can feel the support. This week's recipe is Ofer's meatballs in sauce, which he was proud to cook himself. Ofer was tragically killed on October 7th in his home. The full recipe booklet can be viewed and downloaded on this page: https://lnkd.in/eJ97U752

On Sunday, Bushey United Synagogue hosted over 300 people for their annual Yom HaShoah commemoration event. Attendees were privileged to hear from Holocaust survivor Hannah Lewis MBE, who told her story. Robert Voss CBE CStJ, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, spoke of his family’s experiences in the Holocaust, and there was also an address by Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden CBE MP, who underlined the government’s commitment to fighting antisemitism.

Book your place for our Yom HaZikaron ceremony and join us to remember Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. This Sunday evening at 7:30pm. theus.org.uk/yomhazikaron

If you missed Yom HaShoah UK's National Holocaust Commemoration last night, you can watch the full event on YouTube by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/gwtnMFVd

Today is Yom HaShoah, where we remember the six million Jewish people who were murdered during the Holocaust. May their memories be a blessing. "For the dead and the living, we must bear witness." - Elie Wiesel #YomHashoah