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London: 19:48
Birmingham: 19:54
Hull: 19:50
Sheffield: 19:54
Southport: 20:01
Jerusalem: 18:32
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London: 20:50
Birmingham: 21:00
Hull: 21:04
Sheffield: 21:07
Southport: 21:14
Jerusalem: 19:48
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The UK times listed above are for cities with United Synagogue communities.
Birmingham communities bring in Shabbat at 8pm in the summer.
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You can read our weekly Daf Hashavua by clicking here.
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Did you know that the government has introduced a single-use plastic ban from October 1? In a few weeks' time, it will be illegal for businesses to sell single-use disposable plastics.
As the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has said, plastic pollution takes hundreds of years to break down and inflicts serious damage to our oceans, rivers and land. It is also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, from the production and manufacture of the plastic itself to the way it is disposed.
The ban is an opportunity for us and for our shuls to move to more environmentally-friendly ways of running events and enjoying kiddush together. Congratulations to 15 of our communities who have already gone plastic-free or completely disposable-free (click here to see who they are).
Our Dorot sustainability team has put together some resources to help your community do the same:
- Click here to read our tips to make a plastic-free kiddush and events.
- Click here to watch our workshop on how to go disposables-free.
- Set up a meeting with our Dorot team for a 1:1 consultation on going disposables-free by emailing Ben Vos, bbvos@theus.org.uk.
- Although they're a while off, you can also read our tips from last year for a plastic-free Purim and Pesach.
It is expected that banning these items will have a significant impact on reducing plastic waste and littering in England. Plastic cutlery, for instance, was one of the most littered items in the country in 2020. Billions of plastic carrier bags have been taken out of circulation as a result of introducing a charge for them in shops and it is hoped this initiative will have a similar positive impact.
This way we can all play a part in protecting our planet. As the Chief Rabbi has said: "The Talmud (Tamid 32a) defines a wise person as "one who anticipates the consequences of their behaviour". It has never been easier nor more important for humanity to anticipate the consequences of our continued reliance on phenomena such as fossil fuels and unsustainable manufacturing processes. There is a clear consensus among the foremost scientists on just how devastating those consequences will be.
"Each one of us has a responsibility to safeguard and protect the planet we all share. Not only for those who inhabit the earth now, but for the sake of all future generations."
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Shabbat shalom,
Richard Verber
Communications Director
United Synagogue
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WATCH NOW
Artificial Intelligence
J-TV, in collaboration with the United Synagogue, spoke to Dayan Eliezer Zobin of the London Beth Din about his thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence. The Dayan discusses driverless cars, AI for Kashrut and some of the ethical questions posed by AI. Click the link to watch the video!
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LAURISTON ROAD CEMETERY
Memorial for Capt Lionel Lee MC
This week Lauriston Road Cemetery installed a new memorial to Capt Lionel Lee MC, Cr de Gu, SOE agent. It was installed by Jerry Klinger of the Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation and Martin Sugarman (AJEX Archivist) with the full co-operation of the United Synagogue and Gary Green memorials.
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ELUL OPENING HOURS FOR VISITS
Visiting times for US Cemeteries
There is a widespread custom to visit the grave of a loved one ahead of the yamim noraim, the High Holy Days. Many of our cemeteries are open this Bank Holiday Monday and on Sundays 3 and 10 September. Click the link for full details.
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JOBS AVAILABLE
Come work with US!
We're looking for a Fundraising Researcher, a Nursery Deputy Manager, an HR Business Partner, Youth Directors, Cheder Teachers and more! Could you be one of them? Click on the link to see all our jobs.
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Why are confidence and trepidation an integral part of our lives? Find out 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 continues his journey through the Book of Devarim with his new English translation. Click here to read his blog.
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BOREHAMWOOD & ELSTREE UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Navigating mental health
Join Borehamwood & Elstree together with The OLLIE Foundation and The Oli Leigh Trust as they help parents and teens speak openly about mental health and feelings of suicide. Thursday 7 September. Book your place by clicking here.
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CRANBROOK UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Shabbat Extravaganza
Join Cranbrook for a Shabbat Extravaganza on 8 and 9 September. With Kabbalat Shabbat and chicken soup on Friday night, and guest Chazan Moshe Caplan and a sit down Kiddush on Shabbat morning.
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PINNER UNITED SYNAGOGUE
An evening with Rob Rinder
Join Pinner for an evening with Rob Rinder, who will be in conversation with David Roth. Tuesday 5 September at 8:15pm. Tickets cost £25 including refreshments. Buy your tickets now by clicking here.
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NORTHWOOD UNITED SYNAGOGUE
'Hitler, Stalin, Mum & Dad'
Join Northwood as they hear from Lord Finkelstein, who will be discussing his book 'Hitler, Stalin, Mum & Dad'. It's a story of brilliant ingenuity, great bravery, and almost unbelievable coincidences. Monday 11 September at 8pm.
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CRANBROOK, CHIGWELL & HAINAULT, WOODFORD FOREST SYNAGOGUES
Communal Selichot
Join Cranbrook, Chigwell & Hainault, and Woodford Forest for Communal Selichot on 9 September at 11:15pm. The service will take place in Cranbrook United Synagogue.
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HAMPSTEAD UNITED SYNAGOGUE
First Night Choral Selichot
Join Hampstead on 9 September for First Night Choral Selichot featuring internationally renowned cantor Moti Boyer and resident soloists Henry Black and Rafi Sandford, with the London Cantorial Singers. The service will commence at 10:30pm.
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NORTHWOOD UNITED SYNAGOGUE
From Bee to Jar
Join Northwood as they hear from David Roth, a beekeeper, who will be talking about the life cycle of a bee, the process of collecting honey from the hives, and more. There will also be a tasting of some KLBD-certified honeys. Tuesday 12 September at 7:45pm,
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FINCHLEY UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Choral Midnight Selichot
Join Kinloss on 9th September for Choral Midnight Selichot with guest speaker Dayan Danny Kada. The service will be conducted by Rabbi Lionel Rosenfeld, Chazan Jonny Turgel, and the Shabbaton Choir.
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BELMONT UNITED SYNAGOGUE
A visit to Beth Shalom
32 Belmont members travelled by coach to the Nottingham Holocaust Centre situated in the middle of the Nottinghamshire countryside. They visited the memorial to the children who perished in the Holocaust and heard from Robert Norton, a survivor. Read more by clicking the link below.
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COCKFOSTERS & N SOUTHGATE SYNAGOGUE
Coffee & Company
Join Cockfosters & N Southgate as they hear from David Druce and Cantor David Rome, who will be in conversation with Danny Hockman. Thursday 31 August at 11am. In-person and on Zoom (password: 5555).
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WHAT'S ON?
Other online and in-person 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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