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London: 17:17

Birmingham: 17:19

Hull: 17:10

Sheffield: 17:16

Southport: 17:21

Jerusalem: 16:53

London: 18:20

Birmingham: 18:26

Hull: 18:23

Sheffield: 18:28

Southport: 18:34

Jerusalem: 18:10

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

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

Thursday 23 February, 2023

There is a longstanding custom for a Jewish cemetery to contain a Holocaust memorial. Following the burial of the six Kedoshim (Holocaust victims) at

Bushey New Cemetery in January 2019, the United Synagogue is building a Holocaust memorial with the grave of the Kedoshim at its centre.

 

Today we are inviting the community to a consecration service on Sunday 23rd April, 2023 at 3pm to mark the opening of the Holocaust Memorial and Garden at Bushey New Cemetery by the Chief Rabbi.

 

The service will include the unveiling of the Matzeiva (tombstone) for the Holocaust victims the United Synagogue buried in Bushey New Cemetery in January 2019.

 

Thanks to a very generous legacy donation by Holocaust survivor Sam Freiman and his wife Sonja, the United Synagogue has been able to build this permanent Holocaust Memorial at Bushey New Cemetery with a garden to provide a place to mourn and contemplate. Sam and Sonja were members of the 45 Aid Society and Richmond United Synagogue.

 

Parking will be available in both the Bushey Old and Bushey New car parks. Reservation is helpful but not essential via memorial@theus.org.uk

 

'ת' נ' צ' ב' ה

May their souls be bound up in the bond of everlasting life

Mazal tov, Dayan Zobin!

 

The London Beth Din is delighted to announce the appointment of Rabbi Eliezer Zobin as a new Dayan of the London Beth Din!

 

In addition to working across the many areas of the London Beth Din’s activities, Dayan Zobin will support the Beth Din on United Synagogue Rabbinic and communal matters including community development and education initiatives.

 

Please join us in wishing Dayan Zobin a huge Mazal Tov and you can post your own message here!

United!

 

We are delighted to tell you that next week US members will receive a copy of United, our stunning new 84-page magazine. We have a remarkably candid interview with the Chief Rabbi, who reflects on key moments in his life, including his time in Israel after the Yom Kippur War. We've put together 75 places to visit on your next trip to Israel. We also go behind the scenes at the famous Rakusen’s factory, home to the red boxes of matzah that have become a staple of Pesach for so many of us. And there’s a Tribe Special in the middle of the magazine aimed at our younger members – feel free to pull it out and give it to them! We can't wait to hear what you think of it.

We're now in the Jewish month of Adar which means Purim is less than two weeks away! We know how busy our communities are, planning their programmes and we wish them well. We'll have lots of information about Purim in next week's email!

 

Shabbat shalom,

 

Richard Verber

Communications Director

United Synagogue

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Mitzvah Day Awards

The 2022 Mitzvah Day Awards will be taking place on 16 March at the Jewish Museum London. The Mitzvah Day Awards celebrate all of the amazing Mitzvah Day projects that took place across the UK and abroad in 2022. South Hampstead Synagogue, Stanmore & Canons Park Synagogue and Bushey Synagogue are among the nominees - vote for them now by this Tuesday via the link below!

Tribe L2L Jerusalem trip

Tribe's Learn2Lead participants spent a week in Jerusalem with a packed programme including visiting the The Israeli Children's Museum, Yad Vashem, the Kotel, and Har Herzl, taking part in a virtual reality experience, making pizzas for Israeli soldiers, enjoying a special Shabbat together, and plenty more! You can see more photos from this trip on the Tribe Facebook page by clicking the link below.

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Become a Chesed Champion!

To ensure that everyone who needs our help in the coming year will receive it, we will be holding a matched fundraising campaign on 12–14th March to raise £500,000. We’d love you to play a vital part by signing up to be a Chesed Champion and telling your friends and family about the campaign. Sign up by clicking the link below.

US CHESED

Purim giving made easy

Donate Matanot L'evyonim (charity to help people in need) and fulfil the mitzvah of sending Mishloach Manot (edible gifts) through US Chesed. The Matanot L'evyonim will be distributed on the day of Purim. The Mishloach Manot will be delivered to recipients of our essential food parcels only.

KLBD

Bounce

This week's KLBD product of the week is Bounce, the UK's No.1 protein energy ball. Bounce are certified by KLBD. See the full range by clicking here. Available from Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Morrisons, Co-op, Holland & Barrett, and other independent retailers.

"The most extraordinary custom I have ever heard of!" Find out what in this week's D'var Torah by the Chief Rabbi. To read a transcript of this and all of the Chief Rabbi's Divrei Torah, click here.

 

Cranbrook United's Rabbi Steven Dansky contiues his journey through the Book of Shemot with his new English translation. Click here to read his blog.

BOREHAMWOOD & ELSTREE UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Spygame

Book your tickets now for Borehamwood's 'Spygame', a two-act comedy thriller by Bettine Manktelow, directed by Borehamwood & Elstree member Tevy Corman. Thursday 16 and Sunday 19 March. Tickets can be booked by clicking here.

SHENLEY UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Purim of Unity with JooDoo Drum circle

Join Shenley for their Purim party with a drum workshop. With a megillah reading, a meaty buffet dinner, and a workshop by JooDoo Drum. Monday 6 March at 6:15pm. Book your place now by clicking here.

WOODSIDE PARK UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Spectacular Friday Night Dinner

Join Woodside Park for a spectacular Friday night dinner. With special guests Pini Brown, singer in London, and Chazan Yedidya Blum, cantor at The Great Synagogue in Paris. Friday 17 March. Book your place now by clicking here.

SHENLEY UNITED SYNAGOGUE

London Cantorial Singers

Join Shenley for a concert by the London Cantorial Singers on Sunday 26 February at 7:30pm. With conductor Alan Freedman and cantor soloists Henry Black and David Rome. Book your tickets by clicking here.

ST JOHN'S WOOD UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Purim in NYC

Join St John's Wood for their 'Purim in NYC' party on Tuesday 7 March. With amusement rides, a DJ, face painting, an NYC deli Purim meal, and more! The megillah reading will be at 4pm and the Purim party will be at 4:30pm. Book now by clicking here.

CENTRAL UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Toddler's Service

Join Central for a Toddler's Service (ages 0-6) with Kathy Rothstein, with stories, snacks, songs and lots of fun. Shabbat 25 February at 10.45am (for an 11am start).

BELMONT UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Belmont presents: John Ware

Join Belmont as they hear from BBC Panorama reporter John Ware, whose talk will be titled 'Fighting Anti-Semitism in the Media: Defending Myself in the Courts'. Monday 27 February at 8pm. Book your place by clicking here.

HAMPSTEAD UNITED SYNAGOGUE

The History and Role of Toastmasters

Join Hampstead for a talk with John Ashmele as part of Hampstead Culture Club, titled 'The History and Role of Toastmasters', as well as lunch. Wednesday 1 March at 1pm. Book your place by clicking here.

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.

BOARD OF DEPUTIES

Community Briefing

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