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London: 17:31
Birmingham: 17:34
Hull: 17:26
Sheffield: 17:31
Southport: 17:37
Jerusalem: 16:59
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London: 18:34
Birmingham: 18:41
Hull: 18:39
Sheffield: 18:43
Southport: 18:50
Jerusalem: 18:16
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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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The news of the war in Ukraine continues to outrage and sadden. Russia’s invasion has already taken the lives of hundreds of civilians. At least a million people have fled the country due to the fighting. Please join us online tonight at 7pm (and on-demand afterwards) for a special Ukraine crisis briefing with journalist, broadcaster and author Tim Marshall, Emeritus Professor of War Studies at King’s College London, Sir Lawrence Freedman and World Jewish Relief’s programmes director, Stacey Swimer, who will discuss how we can help the people of Ukraine. Dayan Menachem Gelley, the Rosh Beth Din of the London Beth Din, will open the evening with some words of inspiration and Rabbi Piny Hackenbroch, Chair of the Rabbinic Council of the United Synagogue will lead us in Tehillim (psalms).
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Purim is on its way!
On a more positive note, today is Rosh Chodesh Adar II which means that Purim is just two weeks away. Our communities are gearing up for another wonderful celebration, particularly after the challenges posed by the pandemic. We can't wait to welcome people back to shul to hear the megillah, enjoy food together, fancy dress parades and entertainment.
The US Chesed team have put together two brilliant ways to enable you to fulfil two of the four Purim mitzvot while helping people in need. You can give Matanot L'evyonim (charity to help people in need) which will be distributed on the day of Purim and you can also buy Mishloach Manot (edible gifts) which will be delivered by US Chesed to recipients of our essential food parcels. That's Purim giving made easy. Donate and buy now by clicking here.
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Have a plastic-free Purim!
Celebrating Purim doesn't need to damage the environment! The team behind Dorot, our environmental initiative, have put together five simple tips to avoid using plastic this year. Why not try some of them? Click here to find out more. And well done to all of our shuls who have committed to having a plastic-free Purim and beyond!
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Shabbat shalom and Chodesh tov,
Richard Verber
Communications Director
United Synagogue
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Heroes and villains of the Purim Story
Mordechai and Haman, Esther and Achashverosh... Join United Synagogue Educator Pnina Savery for a two-part online Lunch & Learn special as she explores the Heroes and Villains of the Purim Story. Part One will take place on Tuesday 8 March at 1pm, on TheUS.tv, with Part Two following the week after - Tuesday 15 March, also at 1pm.
Both sessions will also be available to watch live on the United Synagogue Facebook page and on-demand on TheUS.tv afterwards.
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Tribe Israel Tour is live!
Bookings have now opened for an incredible summer filled with fun, entertainment, education and volunteering all whilst experiencing the real Israel! Raft down the Jordan River, snorkel in the Red Sea, watch the sunrise at Masada, float in the Dead Sea, spend Shabbat in the Old City of Jerusalem, camp in the desert, and lots more!
It's going to be an amazing summer in Israel - don't miss out!
Book your spot by clicking the link below. The deadline for initial applications is Monday 14 March.
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WILLESDEN JEWISH CEMETERY
Women at Willesden Jewish Cemetery
Celebrate Women’s History Month by joining one of Willesden Jewish Cemetery's Women of Willesden Guided Walks. From 3 - 26 March, guides Liz and Juliet will share fascinating stories about some of the remarkable women buried there. Find out more by clicking the link below.
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THIS MONDAY
Covert Missionaries
Woodside Park and Bushey United Synagogues invite you to join them to learn about the phenomenon of covert missionaries: people posing as orthodox Jews in order to convert people to Christianity. Monday 7 March at 8:15pm.
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BOOK NOW
Mosaic Voices Concert
The New West End Synagogue warmly invite you to join them for the first live concert from Mosaic Voices featuring all the tracks from their acclaimed new album 'Letter to Kamilla', on Sunday 20 March at 6pm. Book your tickets now by clicking the link below.
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WATCH TONIGHT
Lord Stuart Polak CBE
US in the City presents an interview with Lord Stuart Polak CBE, hosted by Rabbi Jonathan Hughes. From serving as a youth officer at Edgware United Synagogue to becoming Director of Conservative Friends of Israel and chairman of TWC Associates, Baron Polak of Hertsmere has an incredible life story. Tonight at 8pm.
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TAIM DELI
Taim Experience
Experience authentic Indian Kosher cuisine by Taim Deli at one of their pop-up takeaways, taking place in Essex on Sunday 6 March, Woodside Park on Sunday 24 March, and St John's Wood on Sunday 3 April. To find out more and book your place, click on the link below.
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CHIGWELL & HAINAULT SYNAGOGUE NURSERY
Celebrating 'good' Ofsted rating!
Chigwell & Hainault Synagogue Nursery leaders and parents are celebrating their ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted. The nursery earned a ‘Good’ for its Leadership and Management, Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development. Read more on the link below.
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US CHESED
Become a Chesed Champion!
We're running a matched-funding online appeal to raise £500,000 for the amazing work of US Chesed. We'd love you to be a part of this campaign by sharing this message with your friends and family - and we'll be helping you all the way. Sign up to be a Chesed champion by clicking here.
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KLBD
Rodda's Cream
Today's KLBD certified product is Rodda's Cornish Clotted Cream, which is KLBD Kosher Certified Dairy, no logo. Available from Tesco, Co-op, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, and Morrisons. To find out the kosher status of other products, click here.
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JOBS AVAILABLE
Come work with US!
We’re looking for a nursery practitioner, research worker, Tribe Fieldworker, events executive and more. Might you be one of them? Click on the link below to find out more.
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Why is Purim celebrated in the second month of Adar and not the first? Find out in this week's D'var Torah by the Chief Rabbi!
Is it the thought that counts? Rebbetzen Dina Golker, Community Rebbetzen of St John's Wood Synagogue, finds out in this week's Jewish News.
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WOODSIDE PARK UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Kabbalat Shabbat France
Join Rabbi Hackenbroch for a traditionally joyous Kabbalat Shabbat with tales of Jews from France, with guest speaker Rabbi Jeremy Golker, Hasmonean High School, followed by a delicious French inspired Kiddush. Friday 5 March.
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PINNER UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Exhibition coming soon
Pinner has partnered with the Headstone Manor & Museum to create an exhibition highlighting the features of their community. The exhibition will run from 8 Maarch until 8 May 2022. For more information, please email Lisa Olins at chair@pinnershul.org.
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COCKFOSTERS & N SOUTHGATE SYNAGOGUE
Colonel Richard Kemp CBE
Colonel Richard Kemp has spent most of his life combating terrorism and insurgency in Iraq, the Balkans and Northern Ireland, where he was wounded in a terrorist attack. He was Commander of British Forces in Afghanistan in 2003. His name appeared on an Al Qaida kill list in 2013. Tuesday 8 March at 11am.
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EDGWARE UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Global Women's Hallel
Join Edgware United Synagogue for an uplifting online Hallel service on Rosh Chodesh Adar Sheni, to connect with women all over the UK and around the world. Tonight at 7:30pm, 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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