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London: 20:17
Birmingham: 20:00
Hull: 20:22
Sheffield: 20:26
Southport: 20:33
Jerusalem: 18:43
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London: 21:29
Birmingham: 21:40
Hull: 21:49
Sheffield: 21:51
Southport: 21:59
Jerusalem: 20:03
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You can find details of this week's Torah reading, Maftir and Haftarah in our weekly Daf Hashavua by clicking here.
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We need you to create a new dessert! To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the festival of Shavuot, the United Synagogue and Jewish News would like your ideas for a new delectable dessert to be made by Carmelli Bakery.
Whether it’s a Union Flap Jack, an Elizabeth Sponge Cake or another British classic with a royal twist – the choice is yours!
The winning dessert will be sold at Carmelli ahead of Shavuot and you will win a whole box for yourself! Enter now by going to www.theus.org.uk/dessert. Entries close on Monday 23 May. Good luck!
For full terms and conditions visit www.theus.org.uk/dessertcompetition.
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New siddur for people with disabilities
We're delighted to let you know that we will soon be publishing Siddur Lakol, the United Synagogue Accessible Siddur designed specifically for people with disabilities, both physical and learning. The siddur is sponsored by the Daniels family of Pinner in memory of Sonya Daniels and is the product of a unique collaboration with JWeb, Gesher School, Kisharon, together with Norwood and Langdon.
You can read more about this siddur in an article in this week’s Daf Hashavua. It is yet another step on the road to embracing inclusion in our community. In the coming weeks, US shuls and schools will be receiving free copies of the siddur and next month we will let you know how to order copies when the siddur launches.
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Yom Atzmaut Sameach!
You can watch the moving and stirring Bnei Akiva Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut service from Finchley United Synagogue last night here. We’ve got a wide range of programmes about Israel on TheUS.tv, our on-demand video service, which you can enjoy by clicking here.
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Shabbat shalom - next weekend (May 13/14) is ShabbatUK and we're so excited for the great programmes our communities have been putting together. Don't forget to check what's going on in yours!
Richard Verber
Communications Director
United Synagogue
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The Clean Speech Project
The Clean Speech Project is a new national initiative encouraging positive speech and the avoidance of negative speech. Endorsed by the Chief Rabbi, the Clean Speech Project involves events, workshops, syllabuses and parent-child learning across communities, shuls and schools.
You can find resources, activities and events on their website and on their Facebook page. You can hear what The Maccabeats had to say about The Clean Speech Project by clicking here.
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HampsteadTALKS: (re)VITALISE
Join us together with Hampstead United Synagogue, Golders Green United Synagogue, South Hampstead United Synagogue, and The S&P Sephardi Community’s Senior Rabbi’s Office for HampsteadTALKS: (re)VITALISE. This is a live, in-person event where you will get the opportunity to hear short and powerful talks from some of the greatest thought-leaders in Anglo-Jewry. The event will take place on Sunday 22 May from 7:30-10pm. Tickets can be booked by clicking here.
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WIN!
A 6-month supply of challah!
Together with Tribe, we have teamed up with @lovelovechallah and Just Baked to challenge you to come up with a creative challah design for ShabbatUK! A parasha-themed plaited production, or a decorative doughy delight – the only limit is your imagination! To find out how to enter this competition, please click the link below.
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REMEMBRANCE AND CELEBRATION
Yom Hazikaron & Yom Ha'atzmaut
Last night Bnei Akiva UK held an uplifting evening of remembrance and celebration at Finchley United Synagogue, with moving Hallel prayers from Chazan Jonny Turgel and keynote speeches from the Chief Rabbi, the Mazkir of Bnei Akiva and a senior Israeli dignitary. You can watch it on-demand on TheUS.tv by clicking the link below.
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WATCH NOW
Israel content on TheUS.tv
We have plenty of inspiring and interesting content on TheUS.tv for Yom Ha'atzmaut, Yom Hazikaron, and Yom Yerushalayim. You can watch all of these programmes on-demand by clicking the link below.
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BUY NOW
From Exile Towards Redemption
'From Exile Towards Redemption' is a machzor which commemorates those unique modern days which relate to the Shoah and the State of Israel. It includes prayers, many photos, stories and essays, including from figures who lived through these events. To purchase a special discounted copy for only £15 (including P&P) click here.
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KLBD
Nakd bars
UK’s no.1 healthy snack brand is kosher! Today's KLBD certified product is Nakd, whose bars have 100% natural ingredients, no added sugar, and are gluten free and vegan. For more information on the kashrut status of each flavour, please click here.
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SHABBAT UK
New series of lunch and learns
Join three Ma'ayanot from the Office of the Chief Rabbi's Ma'ayan programme as they deliver a brand-new series of lunch and learns ahead of ShabbatUK. The final session will take place on Monday 9 May and will be led by Shira Jackson.
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JOBS AVAILABLE
Come work with US!
We're looking for Youth Directors, a Cheder head teacher, a community Rabbinic couple, a caretaker, an education manager and more! Might you be one of them? Click on the link to find out more.
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BOOK NOW
Young US FND for ShabbatUK
Join Young US for a Friday Night Dinner on Friday 13 May, for ShabbatUK! Kabbalat Shabbbat will begin at 7:30pm and will be followed by Kiddush, cocktails and dinner. Sivan Rahav-Meir, Israeli media personality, journalist and lecturer who works for Israel TV news, will be the guest speaker. Book now by clicking the link below.
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ST ALBANS UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Challah Baking Workshop
Celebrate Shabbat UK at St Albans' Zoom evening with Allegra Benitah, better known as the 'Challah Mummy', whose amazing designs and recipes for challah have been widely featured in the press and on TV. Tuesday 10 May at 8pm. Book now by clicking here.
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HENDON UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Dreams of a Nation
Join Hendon to celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut with a multimedia musical extravaganza starring Chazan Jonny Turgel from Stanmore & Canons Park US and the highly acclaimed Asaf Flumendorf, presented by Rabbi Andrew Shaw of Mizrachi UK. Tonight at Hendon United Synagogue. To book your place, click here.
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WOODSIDE PARK UNITED SYNAGOGUE
WPS Challah Bake
Join Woodside Park for a challah bake for ShabbatUK on Thursday 12 May at 7pm. Book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited. You can book your place by clicking the link below.
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CHIGWELL & HAINAULT UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Yom HaShoah at Chigwell & Hainault
Chigwell & Hainault Synagogue held a Yom HaShoah ceremony, where 30 children took part in lighting a candle in memory of a child who was murdered in the Holocaust. You can read more about the event by clicking the link below.
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COCKFOSTERS & N SOUTHGATE SYNAGOGUE
CLC Presents: Dave Rich
Antisemitism continues to grow, online and on our streets. Hear from CST’s Director of Policy Dr Dave Rich about the current state of antisemitism and about CST’s work to protect the Jewish community. Tuesday 10 May at 11am.
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WHAT'S ON?
Online events
We've got lots of great events taking place online and in person! See what events are happening in our communities every week by checking out the United Synagogue events portal.
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BOARD OF DEPUTIES
Community Briefing
Read the Board's latest community briefing.
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