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London: 18:07
Birmingham: 18:11
Hull: 18:05
Sheffield: 18:10
Southport: 18:16
Jerusalem: 18:14
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London: 19:11
Birmingham: 19:19
Hull: 19:19
Sheffield: 19:22
Southport: 19:30
Jerusalem: 19:31
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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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The United Synagogue's Chesed department has seen a dramatic rise in the number of Jewish families asking for support to make ends meet. This year well over 700 families and individuals have asked us for help, a rise of more than 20% since before the pandemic. They are struggling with the double blow of lost income during Covid and the rising cost of living.
We'll be stepping in once again to provide them with food parcels this Pesach. The parcels will contain more than 20 different items including grape juice and fruit juice, cheese and tuna, tea and coffee, jam and butter, salt and pepper and some chocolate and biscuits.
We're bracing ourselves for even greater demand after Pesach when the energy price cap is removed and fuels costs are expected to rise by more than 50%.
US Chesed needs to raise £500,000 for its work and meet this additional demand. We're holding an online fundraising campaign on Sunday and Monday and need your help. Donations are welcome right now via
www.charityextra.com/uschesed/youandus.
All donations will be matched meaning whatever you give will be doubled. It is likely that donations will also go towards supporting Ukrainian refugees in the UK.
Michelle Minsky, Head of US Chesed, told us: "Many of the families we have been supporting for two years were already struggling to make ends meet because of the pandemic. During this time, US Chesed has been quietly supporting hundreds of Jewish families with a weekly food parcel containing items such as soup, tinned vegetables, pasta and rice, fresh items like cheese and milk and some household items such as toiletries. We anticipate an event bigger demand for our services next month when fuel costs are expected to rocket. We need to help hundreds of families this Pesach and beyond so if anyone can donate to our fundraising appeal, we’d be very grateful. Please help us to help them."
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Chef and volunteers needed!
US Chesed together with Barnet United Synagogue run a weekly "pop-up restaurant" attended by some 30 people from the community who are older and isolated. We are seeking volunteers with some culinary know-how and a Head Chef to take responsibility for the kitchen on a Monday from 9.30am-12pm. You will be part of an established team of friendly and supportive volunteers and receive a full induction in the kitchen.
If you would like more information, please contact Hannah Gerson on hgerson@theus.org.uk for an informal chat. Let's get cooking!
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Two new rabbinic couples!
The pandemic disrupted many things, including the induction by the Chief Rabbi of a number of our new rabbinic couples! We wish a hearty mazal tov to Rabbi Yossi and Rebbetzen Channah Hambling at Birmingham Central United Synagogue and to Rabbi Akiva and Rebbetzen Batya Rosenblatt of Hadley Wood Jewish Community as both rabbis celebrated their inductions on Sunday. We'll have reports in next week's You&US.
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We hope you had a wonderful Purim. Shabbat shalom,
Steven Wilson
Chief Executive
United Synagogue
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How can I help the people of Ukraine?
Donate. The best way aid agencies say we can support those in need is by donating money, not goods, to charities like World Jewish Relief.
Daven. We continue to pray for an end to the war and senseless bloodshed. Please join us in saying Tehillim, psalms, and the Chief Rabbi‘s prayer.
Learn. There are many trusted reporters providing accurate reports from Ukraine and the surrounding countries. You can also watch our briefing event.
Government sponsorship scheme. The government scheme should provide a tangible way to provide support for Ukrainians in need of shelter in the UK.
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US shuls hold women-only megillah readings
Over a dozen United Synagogue communities held women-only megillah readings this Purim!
Communities in Borehamwood and Elstree, Brondesbury Park, Bushey, Central, Finchley, Golders Green, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Mill Hill, Mill Hill East, Radlett, Richmond and South Hampstead enjoyed megillah readings by women for women.
At Central Synagogue's first ever women’s megillah reading, the megillah was read by 18-year-old Ella Schuchman and was followed by a champagne lunch. You can read more about it and see photos from the readings by clicking the link below.
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WATCH TONIGHT
Jake Wallis Simons
US in the City presents an interview with Jake Wallis Simons, hosted by Rabbi Jonathan Hughes. Jake Wallis Simons is an award-winning British journalist and novelist, and in December 2021 he was appointed Editor of the Jewish Chronicle. Tonight at 8pm on TheUS.tv.
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READ NOW
'My week at the United Synagogue'
Eitan Cantor, 19, recently joined us for a week’s work experience. He spent time with different departments across the organisation, learning what each one does. We caught up with him after he’d finished and asked him a few questions - read what he had to say by clicking the link below!
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TAIM DELI
Taim Experience
Experience authentic Indian Kosher cuisine by Taim Deli at their pop-up takeaway, taking place at Finchley United Synagogue on Thursday 31 March. To see the full menu and book your place, click here.
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PESACH RECIPES
We want your Pesach recipes!
Do you have any recipes that you love to make each year for Pesach? We want to share as many of your amazing recipes as possible on our website, so please send yours (with ingredients list and method) to recipes@theus.org.uk.
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JOBS AVAILABLE
Come work with US!
We’re looking for a nursery practitioner, Head of Safeguarding, Director of Licensing, events executive, project manager and more. Might you be one of them? Click on the link below to find out more.
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KLBD
Doctor Seaweed's Weed & Wonderful
Today's KLBD certified product is Doctor Seaweed Weed & Wonderful Capsules, which are KLBD Kosher certified Parev, no logo. Available from doctorseaweed.com. Discover the wonder of seaweed for your natural health & wellness.
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US CHESED
Volunteers needed!
US Chesed is blessed with some fantastic, committed volunteers, but now we need more of you! Please get in touch with Hannah at hannahskolnick@theus.org.uk if you want to help. Click on the link below to see full details of the opportunities we have available.
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SIGN UP NOW
CRP course for parents and children
Tribe are running a CRP course for parents and children in order to gain 2 points for the CRP form. The 6-part online course covers a variety of Jewish topics, and the next course begins on Wednesday 27th April. Click here for more information and to book for Course 1.
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SIGN UP NOW
US in the City
We are delighted to announce that US in the City is slowly returning to workplaces in Central London! To be added to the mailing list to find out about upcoming lunch and learn sessions, please click here. To make any further enquiries, please email info@usinthecity.com
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What is the most important ingredient for great leadership? Find out in this week's D'var Torah by the Chief Rabbi!
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NORTHWOOD UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Journey to Krakow
Join Northwood as they hear from Henry Goldstein, Aviva and John Wilford, and the Chief Rabbi of Krakow, Eliezer Gurary, who will talk about their journey to Krakow to deliver emergency supplies for the people of Ukraine. Sunday 27 March at 7pm.
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LUTON UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Generation2Generation Talk
Maralyn Turgel from Generation2Generation (G2G) recently gave a presentation to the Al-Hikmah Girls School in Luton on the story of her father’s experiences surviving the Holocaust. You can read more about it by clicking the link below.
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CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE
The Women of Rothschild
Join Central Synagogue as they hear from author Natalie Livingstone who will be in conversation with Naomi Lerer about the women of Rothschild. Sunday 3 April at 7pm. Book your place now by clicking here.
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BOREHAMWOOD & ELSTREE SYNAGOGUE
Daily Halacha Live
Join Borehamwood & Elstree for Daily Halacha Live and learn everything you need to know about Pesach in just 90 seconds a day, through WhatsApp audio messages. To subscribe, send your mobile number to rabbichapper@borehamwoodshul.org.
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US COMMUNITIES WORKING TOGETHER
A Tale of Two Cities
Birmingham Central Synagogue recently celebrated the induction of Rabbi Yossi Hambling. At the final planning meeting, they realised they only had 70 of the Sacks Singers Prayer Books, whilst they had 140 guests coming! Find out how they solved the problem by clicking the link below.
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EDGWARE UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Cantor Joseph Malovany
Join Edgware as they hear from world-famous Cantor Joseph Malovany, who has been the chazan at Fifth Avenue Synagogue since 1973, and will be interviewed from New York. Tuesday 29 March at 8pm.
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WOODSIDE PARK UNITED SYNAGOGUE
New Torah Scroll dedication
Join Woodside Park United Synagogue for the Dedication Ceremony to welcome the new Sefer Torah to their community. This Shabbat (26 March) at approximately 10am followed by Kiddush.
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COCKFOSTERS & N SOUTHGATE SYNAGOGUE
CLC Presents: Rabbi Aubrey Hersh
Learn about the real Ashkenazim and Sefardim, their origins, laws and differences. Rabbi Hersh is Senior Lecturer and Projects Director at the Jewish Learning Exchange and lectures at seminars, university campuses and city firms. Tuesday 29 March at 11am.
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THIS SUNDAY
The Abraham Accords - What's Next?
St John's Wood, Brondesbury Park, South Hampstead and The Saatchi Synagogue together with StandWithUs UK present an evening in conversation with Amb. Ron Dermer and Ed Husain. Sunday 27 March at 8pm.
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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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