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London: 21:08
Birmingham: 20:00
Hull: 21:17
Sheffield: 21:20
Southport: 21:28
Jerusalem: 19:08
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London: 22:28
Birmingham: 22:43
Hull: 23:02
Sheffield: 23:02
Southport: 23:12
Jerusalem: 20:31
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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 are extremely proud to be launching a groundbreaking new siddur (prayer book) this week for adults and children with disabilities, both physical and learning.
Called Siddur Lakol, ‘A Siddur for Everyone’, the siddur features clear print with simplified translations and accessible transliteration of core prayers. It is the first ever orthodox prayer book to use the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), a set of graphic icons to help those with autism spectrum conditions convey their thoughts and needs. They look like this:
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The use of PECS will offer a more meaningful prayer experience to those dependent on them.
The siddur has been produced in partnership with JWeb working in collaboration with Gesher School and Kisharon and with the endorsement of Norwood and Langdon.
The siddur will be produced in both A4 and A5 formats, providing options to support people with a wide range of disabilities. Larger font sizes will help people with visual disabilities and the larger edition may help people who find it difficult to hold and read smaller siddurim.
We are also making available explanatory videos, so that our Rabbinic, service and school leaders can be familiar with techniques for best practice use of the siddur and provision of inclusivity services.
The siddur has been made possible by the generous support of the Daniels family from the Pinner United Synagogue community, in order to honour the life of Sonya Daniels, their wife, mother and grandmother. Sonya Daniels was passionate about both Judaism and education throughout her life including working with children with diverse educational needs in school.
The siddur is being soft launched this week to mark Learning Disability Week and will be available to buy from September. You can register your interest now by emailing publications@theus.org.uk.
Introducing the new siddur, the Chief Rabbi said: "Our tradition teaches that the Jewish people are just like a Sefer Torah – a complete and perfect whole. If one single letter is missing, then the entire scroll is not able to be used. Similarly with the Jewish people, every single person counts. Our concept of community, within which every single person is valued, underpins our commitment to making everyone feel welcome and included in our synagogues. Siddur Lakol is an outstanding publication, produced by a team with deep knowledge and expertise, which celebrates inclusion and seeks to make Shabbat accessible to people with disabilities. My hope is that it will not only serve as a way of making religious services more inclusive, but that it will also prompt a community-wide conversation about what more we can do to ensure that every aspect of Jewish life is truly accessible to all."
You can read more about the siddur, including quotes from our partners, by clicking here. And you can read a brilliant piece by my colleague Miriam Marson in this week's Jewish Chronicle by clicking here.
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US shuls scoop awards
Six of our communities have been awarded Bronze certificates by EcoSynagogue following an environmental audit of their synagogue. Mazal tov to Barnet, Chigwell & Hainault, Golders Green, Magen Avot, Muswell Hill and St Albans.
Birmingham Central, Hadley Wood and Woodford Forest have already achieved Bronze awards while Ruislip has a Silver. This work complements our Dorot initiative, whose latest project has already seen US members buy more than 1,000 trees. There's more information here.
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Shabbat shalom,
Richard Verber
Communications Director
United Synagogue
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Volunteers needed at Bushey New Cemetery
Do you have 2-3 hours to help out on Sundays at Bushey New Cemetery? We are looking for volunteers to help on a rota basis at the entrance of Bushey New Cemetery to help guide visitors to the main car park. Any assistance which can be offered will be much appreciated. Free coffee and a high vis jacket will be provided!
To volunteer, please contact Linda Boxer, linda@usburial.org.uk.
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AJEX Service of Remembrance
AJEX will be holding their annual Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph at the United Synagogue's Willesden Jewish Cemetery on Sunday 10 July at 10.45am. If you have medals belonging to a member of your family, do wear them on the right-hand side of your chest.
AJEX also recently held their annual National Memorial Arboretum event, which you can read more about by clicking the link below.
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MAZAL TOV
New Rabbinic couple
Richmond United Synagogue is delighted to announce the appointment of Rabbi Chaim and Rebbetzen Gila Golker as their new rabbinic couple! The Golkers are expected to take up their new roles on 1st August. Read more by clicking the link below.
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COMING SOON
Women's Hallel: Live
Join Rebbetzen Freda Kaplan, United Synagogue Educator in Israel, and musician Hadassa Kessler for an uplifting service to mark Rosh Chodesh - the new Jewish month of Tammuz. Wednesday 29 June at 8:00am, on Zoom and on the United Synagogue Facebook page.
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B'NAI B'RITH FIRST ENGLAND
Rabbi Sacks zt"l Memorial Lecture
Join B'nai B'rith First England for the Second Annual Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt"l Memorial Lecture, with a presentation from Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis titled 'The 3 A’s: The three great challenges of our time – Assimilation, Antisemitism and Apathy.' Thursday 30 June at 8pm.
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US CHESED
Chesed food collection
This year, US Chesed have launched their Food Collection Project. They are asking each community to collect specific items most needed by the Essential Food Parcel Project. The Collection will run until 28th June. If your community would like to help, please contact Emma Roche on eroche@theus.org.uk.
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TRIBE
Tribe-A-Side
Tribe-A-Side, our football tournament for boys and girls in school years 7-8 and 9-11, is back! It's taking place on Sunday 3 July 2-5pm and you can either speak to your shul's youth director to join your shul's team or make your own team with friends. Click here to book and see more details!
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BOOK NOW
Summer concert for Ukraine
Join Hampstead United Synagogue, World Jewish Relief, and the United Synagogue for a Summer Concert for Ukraine, supporting the WJR Emergency Appeal. Monday 27 June at 7:45pm. Book your tickets now by clicking the link below.
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JOBS AVAILABLE
Come work with US!
We're looking for an Administrative Assistant, Facilities and Finance Administrator, Marketing Assistant, Cheder Headteacher, Teacher and Reading Assistant, Community Manager and more! Might you be one of them? Click on the link to see all our jobs.
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KLBD
Creative Nature bars
Today's KLBD certified product is Creative Nature
Oatie & Protein Snack Bars, which are now KLBD Kosher Certified Parev, no logo.
Available from Asda, Sainsburys, and their website.
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What is the Torah's antidote to an inferiority complex? Find out in this week's D'var Torah by the Chief Rabbi!
Do you baulk at authority? You are not alone! Aviva Zobin, a participant on the Chief Rabbi's Ma'ayan Programme, writes for this week's Jewish News. Click here to read it.
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MUSWELL HILL UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Muswell Hill presents: Dave Cohen
Join Muswell Hill for an evening with Dave Cohen, comedian and writer. Sunday 26 June at 8pm, both live at Muswell Hill Synagogue and on Zoom. Zoom details can be found on the poster by clicking the link below.
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BOREHAMWOOD & ELSTREE UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Journey to Poland
Join Borehamwood & Elstree for a Journey to Poland, taking place this November, led by JRoots educator Rabbi Raphy Garson and accompanied by Rabbi Alex and Rebbetzen Eva Chapper. To book your place, please click here.
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MILL HILL UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Crisis in Ukraine
Join Mill Hill for a talk as part of their 'The Story of You and Me: Jewish Refugees' series, by Henry Grunwald OBE QC. He will be discussing the crisis in Ukraine. Tuesday 5 July at 8pm. Book your tickets now by clicking here.
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BELMONT UNITED SYNAGOGUE
A summer afternoon of music
Join Belmont for a summer afternoon of music hosted by the F@B Committee and the London Cantorial Singers, with a cream tea. Sunday 26 June at 3-6pm. Book your place now by clicking here.
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RICHMOND UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Summer Shuk
Join Richmond for their Summer Shuk, which will host local business owners running their own stalls, with food and drinks and a bouncy castle for children. Sunday 26 June from 1-3pm. Book your place now by clicking here.
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EDGWARE UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Global Women's Hallel
Join Edgware for an uplifting Hallel service on Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, connecting women all over the UK and around the world. Followed by a chance to go into breakout rooms. Thursday 30 June at 7:30pm, live on Zoom.
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BUSHEY UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Volunteers Thank You evening
Bushey United Synagogue recently hosted a Volunteers Thank You reception evening to recognise its four hundred strong team of community volunteers. Read more about it by clicking the link below.
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MUSWELL HILL UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Wefil pop-up shop
Join Muswell Hill for their Wefil pop-up shop, which they are hosting as part of their commitment to sustainability and environmental action. Wefil is a venture dedicated to reducing plastic waste and increasing eco living. Sunday 26 June from 10am-12:30pm.
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EDGWARE UNITED SYNAGOGUE
When cantors ruled the world
Join Edgware as they hear from Cantor Beny Maissner, Cantor Emeritus of Holy Blossom Temple, conductor and music director of Lachan Jewish Chamber Choir, and part-time faculty member at Abraham Geiger College, live from Toronto. Tuesday 28 June at 8pm, live on Zoom.
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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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