London: 19:46

Birmingham: 19:51

Hull: 19:47

Sheffield: 19:52

Southport: 19:58

Jerusalem: 18:31

London: 20:48

Birmingham: 20:57

Hull: 21:01

Sheffield: 21:03

Southport: 21:11

Jerusalem: 19:47

The UK times listed above are for cities with United Synagogue communities.

This Shabbat and Sunday are Rosh Chodesh Elul.

You can find details of this week's Torah reading, Maftir and Haftarah in our weekly Daf Hashavua by clicking here.

Thursday 25 August, 2022

Hampstead Synagogue invite you to join them from the comfort of your armchair for the 20th Sir Isaiah Berlin Lecture which is taking place online at 8pm on Sunday 11 September.

This year’s lecture will be given by Professor Michael Sandel who is Professor of Government and teaches political philosophy at Harvard University. Professor Sandel’s books – on justice, democracy, ethics, and markets – have been translated into more than 30 languages. The New Statesman described him as “the world’s most influential living philosopher.”

He will be speaking on "The Tyranny of Merit: What's become of the common good?" The event is free and you can book your tickets here.

We were pleased to welcome representatives from Yom Hashoah UK and the Board of Deputies to our office last week. They presented us with a new Legacy board which they have produced to aid Holocaust remembrance.

As, sadly, Holocaust survivors are becoming ever fewer in number, and the unique tragedy of the Holocaust passes from memory to history, Yom Hashoah UK is asking shuls, schools and communal organisations to display a Legacy board in a prominent place asking our community to make 3 pledges – ‘to remember’ (by honouring the memory of the six million Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust), ‘to tell’ (by ensuring future generations, both Jewish and not, learn about the tragedy of the Holocaust) and ‘to life’ (by leading good lives and speaking out against antisemitism and discrimination.

We encourage each of our communities who have their own premises to consider displaying a board. By displaying the board, the United Synagogue commits to the Legacy campaign’s call for us to recognise “our responsibility to pass on this Legacy from Generation to Generation”. You can view the board here.

We wish all our young people receiving GCSE results today the very best and also wish our younger members well for their return to school next week.

Shabbat shalom and Chodesh tov,

Richard Verber

Communications Director

United Synagogue

THIS SUNDAY

Women's Hallel: Live

Join Rebbetzen Freda Kaplan, United Synagogue Educator in Israel, and musician Hadassa Kessler with special guest Bracha Cohney for an uplifting Hallel service to celebrate Rosh Chodesh Elul. Sunday 28 August at 8am, on Zoom and on the United Synagogue Facebook page.

Q&A

Q&A for polio booster

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended an urgent polio vaccine booster campaign for all 1-9 year olds in London. The NHS has asked us to share important information about the booster, which can be found by clicking the link below.

WILLESDEN JEWISH CEMETERY

Front of House volunteers needed

The House of Life Visitor Centre at Willesden Jewish Cemetery urgently needs Front of House (FoH) volunteers. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy talking to new people and
have a passion for sharing the heritage of the site. To find out more, click on the link below.

KLBD

Holidaying in the UK?

Click on the link below to find a list of some KLBD products that you can buy in local supermarkets. For full products listings, view the Kosher Nosh Guide by clicking here, or search www.isitkosher.uk.

WILLESDEN JEWISH CEMETERY

Inventors and Innovators

Explore the inventors and innovators buried at Willesden Jewish Cemetery and the brilliant minds whose legacies live on to this day, at the Heritage Open Day. Sunday 11 September from 1:30-4:30pm. Book your place by clicking here.

KLBD

Eight Lands

Today's KLBD certified products are Eight Lands organic Speyside Gin and Speyside Vodka, which are KLBD Certified Kosher Parev, no logo. Available from Harvey Nichols, Whisky Exchange, Master Of Malt and other independent retailers.

JOBS AVAILABLE

Come work with US!

We're looking for a Chief Executive, Cheder Teacher, an HRIS Manager, a Nursery Practitioner, a Finance and Facilities Manager and more! Might you be one of them? Click on the link to see all our jobs.

What do the words 'I am for my beloved and my beloved is for me' have to do with Elul? Find out in this week's D'var Torah by the Chief Rabbi!

for more Torah content, click here to read out Daf Hashavua

FINCHLEY UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Healthcare talks

Join Kinloss for their series of healthcare talks in partnership with The Wellington Hospital. Hear from leading consultants who will share their valuable insights on the latest advances in technology and more. Details of the talks can be found by clicking the link below.

BELMONT UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Belmont has a BBQ

Belmont members and friends recently enjoyed a Community Summer BBQ, which was also a welcome celebration for Rabbi Sam and Rebbetzin Leat Millunchick who are taking up their posts as the new rabbinical couple. Read more about it by clicking the link below.

HAMPSTEAD UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Sunday Brunch

Join Hampstead for their Sunday Brunch for young families on Sunday 4 September. Including a kid's club and 10 minutes of inspiring Jewish wisdom for adults, as well as tasty healthy food. Book now by clicking here.

WEMBLEY UNITED SYNAGOGUE

First Night Choral Selichot

Join Wembley for their last Selichot service on the premises, featuring internationally renowned Cantor Moti Boyer and resident soloists Henry Black and Rafi Sandford, with The London Cantorial Singers plus stirring words from Rabbi S.Y. Bixenspanner, on 17 September.

WOODSIDE PARK UNITED SYNAGOGUE

GPS through the Chagim

Join Woodside Park for a 5-week course with Gila Hackenbroch, which will be about navigating your way through the Chagim, exploring some of the main themes and prayers. The dates of the sessions can be found by clicking the link below.

BOREHAMWOOD & ELSTREE UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Daily Halacha Live

Join Borehamwood & Elstree as they prepare for a meaningful Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with a daily 2-minute insight into different prayers. Starting Monday 29 August. Find out more details by clicking the link below.

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.