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London: 17:43
Birmingham: 17:47
Hull: 17:39
Sheffield: 17:44
Southport: 17:50
Jerusalem: 17:04
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London: 18:47
Birmingham: 18:54
Hull: 18:52
Sheffield: 18:56
Southport: 19:03
Jerusalem: 18:21
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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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I'm not sure I could be a rabbi. I'm not sure I could cope with the pressure of finding the right thing to say at the right time every day of the week. But our rabbis - and rebbetzens - do just that around the clock. They help us grieve. They visit us in hospital. They comfort us when we're alone.
They're present at our happiest moments - by our side for a wedding, a bat mitzvah or a brit milah. They entreat us on Rosh Hashanah and inspire us on Yom Kippur.
They drop off food, invite us to their home and pick up their phone to us late at night.
Most of this work happens quietly and goes unnoticed by the wider community. This is why we were delighted to get a call recently from journalist Isabella McRae asking if she could visit Bushey United Synagogue and meet their Community Rabbi, Rabbi Nick Kett, to learn about what his job entails.
Isabella has written a wonderful article which lifts the lid on the life of a busy rabbi. You can read it here.
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Purim: A Woman’s Voice
As we read in the Megillah, Esther used her voice and her position to save the Jewish people from destruction. Ahead of Purim, we asked women from across the United Synagogue to share their favourite verse from the Megillah, and share some meaningful thoughts with us. Watch our short film here. Check out our online learning opportunities below, too, and our on-demand Purim programmes on TheUS.tv.
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Ukraine still in our prayers
More than 2,000 people have watched our Ukraine Crisis Briefing so far - we're so glad it's been well received. You can watch it here. Sadly the war shows no sign of stopping and we continue to pray for peace. Please join us in saying Psalm 120, Psalm 121 and Acheinu.
In partnership with other organisations, we are looking at how we can offer additional support to Ukrainian refugees coming to the UK.
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Shabbat shalom,
Richard Verber
Communications Director
United Synagogue
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Win a fantastic prize in our Purim giveaways!
To celebrate Purim, we’ve teamed up with KLBD to give away fantastic prizes in our Twitter and Instagram giveaways! One lucky winner on Twitter will win a bottle of Penderyn Whisky, a bottle of Isle of Wight Salt Vodka, a box of Bendicks, and Rakusen’s biscuits and one lucky winner on Instagram will get a bottle of Penderyn Whisky, a bottle of Mermaid Gin, a box of Bendicks, and Rakusen’s biscuits! Find our Twitter giveaway by clicking here and our Instagram giveaway by clicking the link below.
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Purim giving made easy
The United Synagogue Chesed team have put together two brilliant ways to enable you to fulfil two of the four Purim mitzvot while helping people in need.
You can give Matanot L'evyonim (charity to help people in need) which will be distributed on the day of Purim and you can also buy Mishloach Manot (edible gifts) which will be delivered by US Chesed to recipients of our essential food parcels. That's Purim giving made easy. Donate and buy now by clicking the link below.
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THIS SUNDAY
Highlights from the Megillah
Join Rabbi Steven Dansky of Cranbrook United Synagogue, together with Rebbetzen and Ma'ayan Siobhan Dansky, as they give insights into a selection of highlighted verses of Megillat Esther. Available to watch from Sunday 13th March on TheUS.tv.
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COMING SOON
Purim Lunch & Learn
Join United Synagogue Educator Pnina Savery for the second part of a two-part online Lunch & Learn special as she explores the Heroes and Villains of the Purim Story. Tuesday 15 March at 1pm on TheUS.tv. You can watch Part One now by clicking here.
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BUSHEY UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Bushey Gan's 'Good' Ofsted rating
Bushey United Synagogue is delighted to announce that Bushey Gan has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. They earned a ‘Good’ for its Leadership and Management, Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development. Read more by clicking the link below.
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TAIM DELI
Taim Experience
Experience authentic Indian Kosher cuisine by Taim Deli at one of their pop-up takeaways, taking place in Woodside Park on Thursday 24 March, Kinloss on Thursday 31 March, and St John's Wood on Sunday 3 April. To find out more and book your place, click on the link below.
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NEW KOSHER PRODUCTS
New KLBD products and more
New Weetabix Chocolate Melts Milk Chocolate and White Chocolate are certified KLBD Dairy, no logo. Skinny Brands IPA Premium Beer is KLBD Parev no logo and Skinny Brands Lager is KLBD Parev with logo. For more KLBD new products and product updates, please click the link below.
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COOKERY DEMONSTRATION
Denise's Hamantaschen recipe
Join Northwood United Synagogue and chef and cookery writer Denise Phillips for a cooking demonstration as she shares her recipe for Hamantaschen. Watch it now on YouTube by clicking the link below.
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WATCH NOW
Covert Missionaries
Woodside Park and Bushey United Synagogues an evening to learn about the phenomenon of covert missionaries: people posing as orthodox Jews in order to convert people to Christianity. You can watch it on-demand on TheUS.tv by clicking the link below.
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US CHESED
Become a Chesed Champion!
We're running a matched-funding online appeal to raise £500,000 for the amazing work of US Chesed. We'd love you to be a part of this campaign by sharing this message with your friends and family - and we'll be helping you all the way. Sign up to be a Chesed champion by clicking here.
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KLBD
So Free Chocolate and Cocoa Bites
Today's KLBD certified product is Plamil Foods' So Free Chocolate and Cocoa Bites. Plamil Foods is Europe’s oldest vegan company. These products are KLBD Kosher Certified Parev, and nut free. Find out more by clicking the link below.
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JOBS AVAILABLE
Come work with US!
We’re looking for a cheder teacher, nursery practitioner, Tribe Fieldworker, assistant caretaker, 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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YOUNG US
Friday Night Dinner
Join Young US and Hendon United Synagogue for an incredible Purim themed Friday Night Dinner.
With special guest speaker Zaki Cooper, speaking on 'Jew-bilee: Working in the Royal Household'. Friday 18 March at 6:30pm. Click here to book.
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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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THE LONDON CANTORIAL SINGERS
Choral Scholarship Fund
The London Cantorial Singers has just launched a scholarship fund to give Jewish youngsters, who love singing, the opportunity to experience high quality choral singing and to offer the successful candidates professional voice coaching and music training. Find out more by clicking the link below.
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WOODSIDE PARK UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Carnival Purim Party
Join Woodside Park for a carnival Purim party with a Megillah reading, followed by carnival fun, fancy dress, food, arts and crafts, face painting and more! Wednesday 16 March at 6:30pm. Buy your tickets now by clicking here.
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HENDON UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Fighting Antisemitism in 21st Century
Join Hendon as they hear from Lord John Mann, an independent politician who serves as an advisor to the government on antisemitism, sitting as a Member of the House of Lords. Tuesday 15 March at 8pm.
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RICHMOND UNITED SYNAGOGUE
International Women's Month
Join Richmond as they hear from Israeli artist Dikla Laor about Women of the Bible, and Hannah Dahan, who will share a peak into a beautiful art exhibition - 'HDG - Life in Bright Colours'. Sunday 13 March at 5:30pm.
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ST JOHN'S WOOD, BRONDESBURY PARK, SOUTH HAMPSTEAD, SAATCHI SYNAGOGUES
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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EDGWARE UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Support for the Jews of Ukraine
Dozens volunteered, whilst hundreds of people of all faiths donated clothing, bedding and toiletries for the Jews of Ukraine at Edgware United Synagogue on Sunday. You can read more about it by clicking the link below.
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PINNER UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Humanitarian aid for Ukraine
Pinner United Synagogue and friendly local neighbours helped to collect over 140 boxes of humanitarian aid for Ukraine and its borders. This was organised by supporters of the charity Goods for Good. See more by clicking the link below.
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COCKFOSTERS & N SOUTHGATE SYNAGOGUE
Purim @ CNSS
Join Cockfosters & N Southgate Synagogue for Purim as they celebrate with a kids' supper, 'Spirit of the Wild' tropical animal show, megillah reading, mocktails and more! Wednesday 16 March. Find out more and buy tickets by clicking the link below.
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ST JOHN'S WOOD UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Youth project for Ukraine
Over 200 people visited St. John’s Wood Synagogue to donate supplies – including food, toiletries, and clothes to Ukrainian refugees. This was in response to an urgent call from the charity GIFT, who were sending supplies via Poland to Lviv. Read more by clicking the link below.
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COCKFOSTERS & N SOUTHGATE SYNAGOGUE
CLC Presents: Jennifer Craig-Norton
Between 1938 and the start of the Second World War, at least 20,000 women (and a few men) escaped from the Nazi Reich by agreeing to become live-in servants in British homes. This talk will highlight their lives and experiences before and after emigrating to Britain. Tuesday 15 March at 11am.
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EDGWARE UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Ukraine Crisis Update
Join Edgware for a presentation by World Jewish Relief, who are responding to the most urgent humanitarian needs as they arise, prioritising food, cash, medical, material and psychological support for the worst affected. Tuesday 15 March at 8pm.
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WOODSIDE PARK UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Kabbalat Shabbat Go South to Africa
Join Rabbi Hackenbroch for a traditionally joyous Kabbalat Shabbat with tales of Jews from South Africa, followed by a South African inspired Kiddush. Friday 11 March at Woodside Park United Synagogue.
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BOARD OF DEPUTIES
Community Briefing
Read the Board's latest community briefing.
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