London: 17:36
Birmingham: 17:38
Sheffield: 17:33
Southport: 17:38
Jerusalem: 17:18
London: 18:37
Birmingham: 18:42
Sheffield: 18:42
Southport: 18:48
Jerusalem: 18:34
A very warm welcome to the newest constituent members of the United Synagogue: Southport Hebrew Congregation!
Earlier this week the United Synagogue Council voted in favour of welcoming the community to the United Synagogue family and they become members with immediate effect.
I learned this week that there has been a Jewish presence in Southport since the middle of the nineteenth century. As the popularity and prosperity of the seaside town grew towards the end of that century, Jews followed. The first orthodox synagogue was consecrated by the then Chief Rabbi Rev Dr Hermann Adler in 1893.
The Jewish population continued to prosper as the town became a popular resort and attractive commuter town for the industrial cities of Liverpool and Manchester and in 1926 a magnificent new orthodox Shul was built. Over the next 50 years the Jewish population grew and prospered.
Community infrastructure included Southport’s own Kashrut Commission, Chevra Kadisha, Care Home, Social Committee, Youth Clubs, Masonic Lodges and support for many charities and in its heyday, there were more than 120 children enrolled in Cheder.
Today, though the community is much smaller, it still has a dedicated group of volunteers to run communal affairs and a rota of Rabbis and ministers to lead services every week.
We spoke with Adrian Fletcher this week, the Senior Warden at Southport Hebrew Congregation, who told us: “We are thrilled that Southport Hebrew Congregation is joining the United Synagogue. Southport Hebrew Congregation has a long and proud history and we know that with the support of the United Synagogue, our future is secure too. A new vigour has appeared amongst our members now that there is a real prospect for our longevity. We look forward to working with Trustees and senior leaders to finalise the arrangements and to playing a full role as a constituent member of the United Synagogue.”
And Michael Goldstein, our President, said: “We are delighted that the United Synagogue Council has voted to admit Southport Hebrew Congregation to the United Synagogue. Throughout the process we have been struck by the community’s warmth and commitment to Yiddishkeit and look forward to them becoming part of our family. I’m also looking forward to visiting the community when conditions allow and spending a wonderful Shabbat on the coast to experience for myself Southport’s renowned warm welcome!”
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Prayers for Dayan Ehrentreu and Rabbi Lord Sacks
Sadly, you may have heard that both Dayan Ehrentreu, the former Rosh Beth Din of the London Beth Din, and Rabbi Lord Sacks, the Emeritus Chief Rabbi are unwell. Tonight we are running an evening of learning and davening for Dayan Ehrentreu (details below) and please also save the date for an evening for Rabbi Sacks - next Thursday, 29 October, at 7:30pm (details below too). We wish them both a refuah sheleimah, a full and speedy recovery.
Shabbat shalom,
Richard Verber
Communications Director
United Synagogue
An evening of learning for Dayan Ehrentreu
Please join the Rabbinical Council of the United Synagogue for an evening of learning and davening for a refuah sheleimah, a full and speedy recovery, for Dayan Ehrentreu, the former Rosh Beth Din of the London Beth Din. This will take place tonight at 7:15pm. Watch live via Zoom (Zoom ID 886 6393 6626, Password 493395) or on TheUS.tv by clicking the link below.
An evening of learning for Rabbi Sacks
Please also join the United Synagogue for an evening of learning and davening for a refuah sheleimah, a full and speedy recovery, for Rabbi Lord Sacks, the Emeritus Chief Rabbi. This will take place next week, Thursday 22 October, at 7:30pm. Watch live via Zoom (Zoom ID 892 4965 9339, Password 366940) or on TheUS.tv by clicking the link below.
THIS WEEK'S KABBALAT SHABBAT!
Hampstead Garden Suburb United Synagogue welcomes you tomorrow!
This Friday at 4:35pm, join HGSS's Rabbi Daniel Friedman and Chazan Avromi Freilich for an inspiring and uplifting Kabbalat Shabbat service.
Watch live on TheUS.tv and on Facebook.
KASHRUT ALERTS
KLBD is now on WhatsApp!
KLBD news and alerts are now available on WhatsApp! Receive Kashrut alerts via WhatsApp, as well as news of the latest certified products and special offers via status updates. To join, just open the link below on your phone or add KLBD News & Alerts to your contacts ( +44 20 8343 6333) and WhatsApp them saying 'Please add me.'
NEW SERIES
Book of Bereishit
Join Rabbi Baruch Davis from Chigwell & Hainault United Synagogue for a new video series as he explores the Book of Bereishit. This week's video is titled 'What will the world look like when this is all over?', and is available to watch on TheUS.tv by clicking the link below.
WATCH AGAIN
Lunch & Learn
In case you missed it, catch up on this week's Lunch & Learn with guest speaker Rabbi Sam Taylor of Borehamwood & Elstree, who delved into this week's Parasha, Noach.
Watch it again by clicking the link below.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Thank you to our Honorary Officers
What a challenging and unusual Yom Tov season it has been. Our President, Michael Goldstein, has penned this beautiful tribute to our communities' Honorary Officers, Rabbis and Rebbetzens to thank them for their tremendous efforts over the past couple of months. Do have a read.
HUMANS OF WILLESDEN CEMETERY
The story of Jane Joseph
We are sharing the fascinating stories of some of the remarkable people laid to rest at Willesden Jewish Cemetery. This week is the story of composer Jane Joseph (1894-1929). Read it via the link below.
BOOK NOW!
Bereishit Conference 2020
The Bereishit Conference will be taking place online this year, from 27-30 December. With a huge range of fascinating talks and interviews, this year's Bereishit Conference is not to be missed. Early bird price tickets are now available! Click the link below.
Click the play button to watch this week's D'var Torah by the Chief Rabbi. If you'd prefer to read the transcript, please click here.
KENTON UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Jewish life in the UAE
Join Kenton as they hear from Rabbi Levi Duchman, Rabbi of the UAE, who has been the only resident rabbi in the UAE for over six years. He will be giving his talk on Tuesday 27 October at 7pm, live on Zoom.
WOODSIDE PARK UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Pnina Tamano-Shata MK
Join Woodside Park as they hear from Pnina Tamano-Shata, who will be sharing her story, from her rescue as a 3-year-old in Operation Moses, to becoming the first Ethiopian woman to hold a seat in the Knesset. Tuesday 27 October at 8pm.
BOREHAMWOOD & ELSTREE UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Live tour of Jerusalem
Join Borehamwood & Elstree together with UJIA for a live tour of the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem, led by tour guide Yoni Zierler. Discover Jerusalem's history through the tour, culminating in an arrival at the Kotel. Motzei Shabbat 24 October at 7.30pm, live on Zoom.
BELMONT UNITED SYNAGOGUE
The saving of Danish Jewry
Join Belmont as they hear from Emeritus Danish Chief Rabbi Bent Melchior, who will be talking about life under German occupation, and how Danish Jews were saved from deportation. Part of this remarkable story was described by Rabbi Melchior in the recent Shana Tova! book. Join this event to learn more about it Sunday 25 October at 6pm, live on Zoom.
MAGEN AVOT SYNAGOGUE
Tour of the Natural History Museum
Join Magen Avot for a Genesis Tour of the Natural History Museum, which will unpick the relationship between Creation and Evolution, and discover the surprising origins of the museum. Sunday 25 October at 8pm, live on Zoom.
PINNER UNITED SYNAGOGUE
SPARK learning programme
This week, Pinner launched their new in-person, Covid-safe programme for children called SPARK. SPARK is a Sunday morning programme which focuses on Jewish learning and fun and has two classes: 'mini-sparks' for children in nursery and reception, and 'spark ignite' for years 1 and 2.
COCKFOSTERS & N SOUTHGATE SYNAGOGUE
CLC presents: Moshe Bassali
Moshe Bassali has been working in Venice since 1991. He was born in Milan, as were his three brothers, who run the family jewellery business. He will be giving a virtual tour of Jewish Venice, its old ghetto and synagogues. This is a free event but booking is essential.
Next Tuesday (27 October), 11am.
MAGEN AVOT UNITED SYNAGOGUE
The 3-T Project
Magen Avot launched its '3T Project' in July, and it continued up until Yom Kippur. The project encompassed activities related to the ‘3 Ts’ of Teshuva, Tefilla and Tzedaka, and provided the community with a way to unite in giving a proactive and positive response to the uncertain times we are going through.
MUSWELL HILL UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Muswell Hill presents: Rahima Mahmut
Join Muswell Hill as they hear from Rahima Mahmut, UK Project Director of the World Uyghur Congress, who will be discussing China's modern day concentration camps and the Uyghur Genocide. Sunday 25 October at 8pm.
ALEI TZION UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Virtual tour of Israel
Alei Tzion together with Kisharon recently took part in an exclusive virtual tour of Israel, which consisted of a concert, performed and hosted by the talented singer/songwriter Moshe Feiglin of Kadmon Tours. Participants also enjoyed the sights and sounds of Israel, and were able to meet locals virtually.
EDGWARE UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Breakfast & Learn
Join Edgware for Breakfast & Learn, as they hear from Rabbi Baruch Boudilovsky, from Young Israel Netanya. Rabbi Boudilovsky will be giving his fascinating talk on Tuesday 27 October at 9am, live on Zoom.
EDGWARE UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Edgware presents: Shimon Samuels
Join Edgware for Wednesday Night Live, as they hear from Shimon Samuels, director of International Relations of the Simon Wiesenthal Centre, whose talk will be titled 'With Clenched Fist and Outstretched Arm'. Wednesday 28 October at 8pm, live on Zoom.
WHAT'S ON?
Online events
Despite the challenges of lockdown we've got lots of great events taking place online! See what virtual events are happening in our communities every week by checking out the United Synagogue events portal.
Welcome to 'Tell US', our new section where we invite you to contribute a joke, a poem or a story. We look forward to turning the spotlight on your literary creations over the coming weeks and months!
This week's contribution is by Henry Jacobs, a member of Enfield & Winchmore Hill United Synagogue.
The Walls of Jericho
Bright faced kids in Cheder,
all waiting to be told.
What next to do, with ears pricked up,
they listened good as gold.
"Now here's a question,
now hear me well, that I would like to know.
Who knocked down, the walls of Jericho,
who went and laid them low?"
Eyes went darting left and right,
but faces were just blank.
The answer quite eluded them,
slumped in their seats, they sank.
The teacher became impatient
silence it did rule,
"Come on now, somebody,
who was it that made them fall?"
The class hushed in silence
not a murmur could be heard,
Then slowly from the back row,
came a mumbled word.
The teacher's gaze was taken,
to a boy sat at the rear.
"Please will you speak up,
if it's something we should hear?"
"Perhaps you have the answer,
I think that you might know.
Stand up, and speak up,
it's almost time to go."
Slowly stood up a child,
saying, "I know it is a shame,
But it wasn't me, I wasn't there,
I cannot take the blame."
The teacher was clear shocked,
at this show of ignorance.
To his father, she would relate,
the boy's lack of reverence.
"My son is always truthful,
he never tells a lie,
If he says it wasn't him, accept it,
please let the matter die."
Now in much annoyance,
to the Chair of Education she did go.
Her grievance and report,
to his attention she would show.
"Now come, let's not be hasty,"
He pondered "let me see,
The boy I know, his parents too,
perhaps we'll let it be."
"Think of our reputation,
on this we should agree.
Let's not worry who knocked down the walls,
just send the bill to me!"
Please send your submissions to youandus@theus.org.uk.
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