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London: 16:01
Birmingham: 16:01
Hull: 15:49
Sheffield: 15:56
Southport: 16:00
Jerusalem: 16:01
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London: 17:04
Birmingham: 17:09
Hull: 17:04
Sheffield: 17:09
Southport: 17:15
Jerusalem: 17:19
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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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Thursday 11 November, 2021
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Agi Cohen was born in Hungary in 1938. She escaped with her mother on one of the last boats to leave before war broke out and joined her father in Cardiff.
Her father was always involved in the Jewish community as a kosher butcher, and Agi too loved her Yiddishkeit. She married Neville and brought up their three children in London, where community, Judaism and spirituality remained very important to her. Agi was bright, artistic, elegant and kind, and had many friends. She became a sculptor and later a bereavement counsellor.
When she joined her United Synagogue shul in 2000, Agi was made to feel very welcome and became a valued member. She had breast cancer for many years and was deeply grateful for the care and concern the community showed to her, especially by the Rabbi and Rebbetzen. They both even visited Agi in her final days, which meant such a lot.
Richard Cohen and Nicole Price, two of Agi’s children, said "Our mother left a legacy to her shul to repay the kindness the community had shown her. She wanted to ensure the Shul would be there to support future generations, just like it had supported her in her final years."
This month is Jewish Legacy Month. You can have your Will written for free, or amended, as part of Jewish Legacy’s campaign. Please consider leaving a gift in your Will to your shul, or another Jewish charity. Click here to learn more about this free service.
To learn more about leaving a Legacy to your shul, please click here!
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Domestic abuse
We are proud to support Jewish Women's Aid Shabbat this weekend. The goal of JWA Shabbat is to focus our community on the issue of domestic abuse and sexual violence, and generate important conversations that lead to a culture change. Click here to watch Rabbi Hackenbroch’s message , Chair of the Rabbinical Council of the United Synagogue, and find out more about JWA Shabbat by clicking here.
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EcoSynagogue awards for four United Synagogue shuls
Ruislip United Synagogue, Woodford Forest United Synagogue, Hadley Wood Jewish Community and Birmingham Central United Synagogue all recently received awards from EcoSynagogue, at the first ever EcoSynagogue Audit Awards. We are thrilled that so many United Synagogue communities have won awards and have taken great strides forward addressing our environmental responsibility. They set a fantastic example and I'm sure this will inspire further action across our communities. Read more here.
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Win doughnuts and £100!
You only have until Monday to enter our doughnut competition in partnershup with the Jewish Chronicle! Well over 100 people have already submitted their tasty ideas to help us find a new doughnut for Chanukah. Visit www.thejc.com/doughnuts to enter. The winning doughnut will be sold in Carmelli Bakery over Chanukah and you will win a whole box for yourself!
£100 is also up for grabs for school children who design a new model Chanukiah using recyclable materials. Click here for more details. Good luck!
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Shabbat shalom,
Richard Verber
Communications Director
United Synagogue
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US Chesed Toy Drive 2021
This winter, US Chesed is collecting new and lightly-used toys to give to those children who need them most. Chesed is asking members to donate toys, dolls and teddies, which must be new or in great condition. All new toys will be distributed to children in hospitals by Camp Simcha, and US Chesed will be distributing toys to children from vulnerable families. Collections will be taking place throughout November at your local shul or at the US Chesed department. For more information, please contact Emma at eroche@theus.org.uk.
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AJEX Remembrance Parade
Today is Remembrance Day, which honours armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. The AJEX Remembrance Parade and Ceremony will be taking place on Sunday 21 November, and will mark 100 years since the first Jewish Veterans laid a wreath at The Cenotaph. This special event will honour the thousands of Jewish Servicemen and Women who fought and served for our freedom. Though the deadline for tickets has passed, you can put in a late request for tickets. Find out more on the link below.
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YOUNG US
Guiding Lights
Join Young US and Hampstead United Synagogue for a panel discussion titled 'How does Orthodox Judaism stay relevant to millennials?', along with candle lighting, cocktails and doughnuts. Wednesday 1 December at 7:30pm. Book your place by clicking here.
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COMPETITION TIME
Build an eco-friendly Chanukiah!
Tribe and Jewish News have teamed up to challenge you to create a showstopping model Chanukiah that is not only kosher but also kind to the earth! Just send in a photo of your creation to competition@tribeuk.com by Friday 26 November and be in with a chance of winning a great prize and a feature in Jewish News! Good luck!
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COMPETITION TIME
Design a delicious doughnut!
We've teamed up with Carmelli Bakery and The Jewish Chronicle to spread a bit of warmth this winter with our Design a Delicious Doughnut competition. Click here to enter - make sure you submit your idea by Monday 15 November. The winning doughnut will be sold in Carmelli over Chanukah and the winner will get a whole box!
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IN PERSON LEARNING
Student Bet Midrash
All secondary school and university students are welcome to join us tonight at Student Bet Midrash. There is no booking necessary, and the programme takes place tonight at Finchley United Synagogue. More details via the link below.
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NEXT WEEK
German Jewry in 2021
Join Rabbi Zsolt Balla, Rabbi of the Leipzig Jewish Community and the first Jewish chaplain to the German army in 100 years, in conversation with Rabbi David Rose of Mill Hill United Synagogue. They will discuss the challenges and opportunities of German Jewry in 2021. Wednesday 17 November at 8pm, on TheUS.tv.
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THIS SUNDAY
Chazanut concert
Join St John's Wood for a Chazanut concert in memory of Jerry Goldstein, featuring guest Chazanim Yanky and Shulem Lemmer, together with Chazan Avromi Freilich. The event will take place on Sunday 14 November at St John's Wood Synagogue. Buy your tickets by clicking here.
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SHENLEY UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Breast cancer awareness event
Join Rebbetzin Tanya Garber and Dr Emily Simon for an evening of inspiration and empowerment, where they will be discussing the value of breast screening, how to prepare for a mammogram, the BRCA gene, and more. Sunday 14 November at 7:30pm, at Shenley United Synagogue.
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ST JOHN'S WOOD UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Business Breakfast
Join St John's Wood for a Business Breakfast, where they will hear from entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Lloyd Dorfman CBE, who founded Travelex at the age of 24.Tuesday 16 November at 7:45am. Book your place by clicking here.
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CATFORD & BROMLEY SYNAGOGUE
Catford raise £1,285 for WJR
Members of Catford & Bromley Synagogue recently raised £1,285 for World Jewish Relief's call for aid to support the Afghan Refugee Crisis Appeal. You can read more about it by clicking the link below.
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NORTHWOOD UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Northwood presents: Jonathan Powell
Join Northwood as they hear from Jonathan Powell, who was Tony Blair’s Chief of Staff from 1997 to 2007 and a key negotiator in the Northern Ireland peace process. He is CEO of Inter Mediate, a charity that works on complex and dangerous conflicts around the world. Thursday 18 November at 8pm, live on Zoom.
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MUSWELL HILL UNITED SYNAGOGUE
A Priest and a Rabbi walk into a bar
Join Muswell Hill for an open conversation between a Rabbi (Rabbi David Mason of Muswell Hill Synagogue) and a Methodist Minister (Reverend Matt Lunn of Muswell Hill Methodist Church). Sunday 14 November at 8pm. Book your place by clicking here.
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COCKFOSTERS & N SOUTHGATE SYNAGOGUE
CLC presents: Professor Leah Garrett
Leah Garrett is Professor and Director of Jewish Studies at Hunter College, City University of New York. She has published five books in Jewish studies and won and was shortlisted for numerous literary prizes. Her new book is called X Troop: The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War Two. Tuesday 16 November at 8pm.
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HENDON UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Why join the US?
Join Hendon as they hear from Michael Goldstein, Rabbi Michael Laitner, Melvyn Hartog and Tamara Jacobson from the United Synagogue, and His Honour Judge Anthony Ansell, former Hendon US Chair. Wednesday 17 November at 7:45pm. More details can be found by clicking the link below.
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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.
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BOARD OF DEPUTIES
Community Briefing
Read the Board's latest community briefing.
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