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London: 17:42
Birmingham: 17:45
Hull: 17:37
Sheffield: 17:42
Southport: 17:48
Jerusalem: 17:03
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London: 18:45
Birmingham: 18:52
Hull: 18:50
Sheffield: 18:54
Southport: 19:00
Jerusalem: 18:20
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The UK times listed above are for cities with United Synagogue communities.
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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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As the cost-of-living crisis persists, the United Synagogue Chesed (Welfare) Department and our incredible synagogue volunteers perform countless acts of kindness – providing critical support to thousands of our members and those in the wider community throughout the year.
Today we're launching our matched giving campaign. Please help us raise as much money as possible, to ensure that everyone who needs our help in the coming year will receive it.
Whether it’s an elderly person needing essential food packages every week, a family who simply can’t afford to make Pesach or a person in hospital for weeks with no visitors – US Chesed wants to help everyone who needs it.
Any donation you can make, big or small, will bring us closer to our goal – and it will be doubled by our generous matched funders.
To give you an idea of what US Chesed does, in 2022...
- 736 families received Pesach food parcels or supermarket vouchers
- More than 120 families received weekly parcels of essential food and household necessities
- 3,300 meals were cooked and delivered to families from 46 United Synagogue communities along with 2,847 bags of fresh food and 1,271 bags of non-perishable food
- 38 Hospital Chaplains supported thousands of Jewish patients, families and staff of all denominations
- More than 100 asylum seekers and their families received regular practical support.
We've made a dedicated page for You&US readers so we can make our donations together. Click here to see it. Thank you for your generous support!
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Shabbat shalom,
Richard Verber
Communications Director
United Synagogue
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The CRP process is changing
The CRP process for Jewish schools is changing. If your child is applying for a place in September 2024 then we’ve put together everything you need to know in order to collect CRP points to prove you are eligible for a faith place at the school(s) you are applying to. You can find all the information you'll need by clicking the link below.
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Shuffleboarding with Young US
Join Young US for a fun shuffle boarding night with an open bar, food and fun!
Wednesday 22 March from 7:00pm, for ages 21-32. Tickets cost £18 for members and £22 for non-members.
Book your place by clicking the link below. Sign-ups close on Tuesday 21 March.
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WATCH NOW
Mosaic Voices on BBC1
New West End Synagogue's Mosaic Voices were recently on BBC1 Sunday Morning Live singing 'Im Nin’alu' to mark Purim. You can watch them singing by clicking the link below and going to 57:10.
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ORDER NOW
Authentic Indian pop-up takeaway
Taim Experience are coming back to Finchley United Synagogue for their authentic Indian Pop-up takeaway on Thursday 16 March. The deadline to pre-order is this Sunday (12 March) by 8pm latest. To pre-order, click the link below.
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DOROT: THE US ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE
Rewilding Bushey New Cemetery
Just us next week to sow wildflower seeds in unused land. Your contribution will beautify the site for mourners and enrich the diversity of the already thriving wildlife environment. Please contact Ben Vos for the date, time and further details: bbvos@theus.org.uk / 0208 343 5672.
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SAVE THE DATE
Yom HaShoah UK
This year’s Yom HaShoah UK online commemoration will take place on Monday 17 April at 7:30pm. This year will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising. You can find out more on the Yom HaShoah UK website by clicking here.
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THIS SUNDAY
Ma'ayan Roadshow
The next Ma'ayan Roadshow, will take place on Sunday 12 March at 10am. Listen to three of the Chief Rabbi's Ma'ayanot each give a 10 minute insight on the Pesach Seder. Find out more by clicking the link below.
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KLBD
Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin
This week's KLBD product of the week is Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, which is KLBD Kosher certified Parev, with or without the logo. For the full list of gins, click the link below.
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JOBS AVAILABLE
Come work with US!
We're looking for a Tribe Community Liaison Manager, a Director of Community Life, a Chesed Projects Worker, a Nursery Practitioner and more! Could you be one of them? Click on the link to see all our jobs.
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BOOK NOW
Tribe Summer Camp 2023
Tribe Summer Camp 2023 is open for bookings for school years 5-12! Adventures, sports, and fantastic programmes are just some of the great things on offer, helping to provide a Jewish experience of a lifetime. Click the link for full info.
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With how many hands was Moshe holding the tablets and why does it matter? 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.
Golders Green's Rabbi Dr Harvey Belovski was on Radio 2 this week with Zoe Ball sharing some ideas on Purim and International Jewish Women's Day. Click here to listen.
Cranbrook United's Rabbi Steven Dansky contiues his journey through the Book of Shemot with his new English translation. Click here to read his blog.
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RICHMOND UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Two Truths in One Heart
Join Richmond for 'Two Truths in One Heart. Two Peoples in One Land' - a talk by Rabbi Shaul Judelman and Khaled Abu Awwad, co-directors of Friends of Roots. Sunday 19 March at 7:30pm. Book your place by clicking the link below.
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BOREHAMWOOD & ELSTREE UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Relax and Recharge
Join Borehamwood & Elstree for an evening of health, beauty, nutrition, wellbeing, a book swap, board games and refreshments! Sunday 19 March at 7:30pm. Book your place by clicking the link below.
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NEW WEST END & CENTRAL UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Purim Extravaganza
Following the reading of the Megillah, a concert was held featuring a choir comprising members of both synagogues. This marked the eighth year of a joint "Jewsical" between the two synagogues. Read more about it by clicking the link below.
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BELMONT UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Purim in Belmont
Belmont enjoyed a carnival-themed Purim party with fairground-style games, including sumo wrestling, cup toppling and guess-the-sweets in the jar - with a fish and chips dinner helping fuel the fun. You can see the photos by clicking the link below.
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BIRMINGHAM CENTRAL UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Purim at Birmingham Central
Birmingham Central celebrated Purim in shul with Megillah readings by Rabbi Hambling, Hamantaschen, and a Purim Seuda. You can read more about it by clicking the link below.
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NORTHWOOD UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Northwood goes Round in Circles
Northwood went live for another Sunday morning spot at the ‘HUB’. Members heard an intriguing, captivating, illustrated talk given by Barry Kester, author of 'Round in Circles'. Read more by clicking the link below.
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SHENLEY UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Expert whisky tasting
Join Shenley together with Laniado for an expert whisky tasting with scotch whisky, biltong and snacks, and social networking. Sunday 26 March. Booking details can be found by clicking the link below.
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EDGWARE UNITED SYNAGOGUE
The Lost Songs of Fiddler on the Roof
Join Edgware for a live session presented by Spencer Nathan. 50 songs were written for the original stage and film productions but only 15 were in the show - hear songs that didn't make the show and learn why they were cut. Tuesday 14 March. Book your place by clicking the link below.
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CRANBROOK UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Freedom Concert
Join Cranbrook for their concert titled 'Freedom', featuring Chazan Jonny Turgel and Rabbi Andrew Shaw, with piano accompaniment by Josh Nesbitt. Wednesday 29 March at 8pm. Book your place by clicking the link below.
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HAMPSTEAD UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Time Share
Join Hampstead on Thursday mornings from 10am-12pm for 'Time Share'. Share a warm space with hot drinks, biscuits, and an old-fashioned catch up. No booking required.
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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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