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London: 15:37
Birmingham: 15:36
Hull: 15:22
Sheffield: 15:29
Southport: 15:33
Jerusalem: 15:56
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London: 16:45
Birmingham: 16:49
Hull: 16:43
Sheffield: 16:49
Southport: 16:54
Jerusalem: 17:15
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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 9 December, 2021
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Football clubs are often in the news for the wrong reasons. Local clubs for local fans have been replaced by multi-million pound businesses for a global audience.
So it’s always nice to celebrate when a club does something for its local community. Last week Premier League side Watford FC hosted more than 100 Watford fans for a Chanukah party held at Vicarage Road. Our very own Rabbi Mordechai Chalk, Rabbi of Watford and District United Synagogue led the candle lighting ceremony. Watford FC told us they believe it is the first time a Premier League club has hosted a Chanukah party for supporters. Click here to read more.
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Schools need your skills!
Could you be a governor at a United Synagogue school? We need you to help shape our children’s future. Becoming a Foundation Governor of one of the seven United Synagogue schools, located in the suburbs of North East, North and North West London, allows you to shape the education our children receive. Foundation Governors make an important contribution to our local community and the wider Jewish future. For more information, click here.
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Covid: updated guidance
The Omicron variant continues to cause concern across the country. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement last night, we have issued updated guidance for our communities which you can read here.
In line with the new Government policy, face masks are now required for all attendees for all indoor services and activities. This is apart from when eating or drinking, or for those aged under 11, and will take effect as of tomorrow morning (Friday 10th December).
If you need support, the United Synagogue Coronavirus Helpline remains available on 020 8343 5696. Click here for more information on it. We pray the new variant will not be as bad as scientists fear.
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Shabbat shalom and hope you had a wonderful Chanukah - do check the lovely stories in the Communities section below.
Richard Verber,
Communications Director
United Synagogue
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WATCH NOW
The Post-Doughnut Fast
Barnet United Synagogue's Rebbetzen Shoshana Landau recently gave a talk titled 'The Post-Doughnut Fast', as part of our Chanukah Lunch & Learn series. You can watch it on-demand on TheUS.tv by clicking the link below.
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TRIBE
Family Chanukah Extravaganza
Bushey and Shenley United Synagogues, together with Tribe, hosted a Chanukah Extravaganza with over 200 people in attendance, and lots of fun stalls. You can read more about it by clicking the link below.
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THE ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH REFUGEES
Support for Holocaust survivors
The Association of Jewish Refugees administers funding from the German government exclusively for Holocaust refugees and survivors living in Great Britain, to be able to live independently in their own homes. For further details and eligibility criteria, click on the link below.
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Are you like old wine in a new bottle? Find out in this week's D'var Torah by the Chief Rabbi. Click here to watch.
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MILL HILL UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Chanukah in Mill Hill
The Mill Hill community celebrated the last night of Chanukah together with a communal Chanukah candle lighting. The Chanukiah was lit by recent Bar and Bat Mitzvah’s, and Rabbi Schochet, who was joined by Marie van der Zyl.
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ST ALBANS UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Mayor joins Chanukah candle lighting
The Mayor of St Albans, Cllr Edgar Hill, joined St Albans Synagogue members as they gathered to watch the candles being lit on a six-foot high Chanukiah, under the guidance of Rabbi Daniel Sturgess. Read more by clicking the link below.
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POTTERS BAR & BROOKMANS PARK SYNAGOGUE
The Virtually Incredible Show
Join Potters Bar & Brookmans Park for a 'Virtually Incredible Zoom Show' with mind magician Ben Levy! Sunday 12 December at 7:30pm. Book your tickets now by clicking here. The Zoom link will be provided in your confirmation email.
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NORTHWOOD UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Northwood presents: Rabbi Mason
Join Northwood as they hear from Rabbi David Mason, one of the leaders of EcoSynagogue, for his talk titled 'Judaism, our Synagogues and our Climate'. Wednesday 15 December at 8pm, live on Zoom.
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COCKFOSTERS & N SOUTHGATE SYNAGOGUE
CLC presents: Rabbi Akiva Tatz
Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz is a South African born physician, author and lecturer. His Jerusalem Medical Ethics Forum teaches and promotes knowledge of Jewish medical ethics internationally. He currently teaches at JLE. Tuesday 14 December at 11am.
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MILL HILL UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Chanukah Baby Blessing
Mill Hill celebrated its annual Chanukah Baby Blessing. Three generations together lighting the Chanukiot, bringing light to the nation and the newborn babies! Certificates and teddy bears were given out, doughnuts eaten, and candles lit.
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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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