London: 21:06

Birmingham: 20:00

Hull: 21:15

Sheffield: 21:18

Southport: 21:26

Jerusalem: 19:06

London: 22:27

Birmingham: 22:41

Hull: 23:01

Sheffield: 23:01

Southport: 23:11

Jerusalem: 20:29

The UK times listed above are for cities with United Synagogue communities.

Birmingham communities bring in Shabbat at 8pm in the summer.

You can read our weekly Daf Hashavua by clicking here.

Thursday 15 June, 2023

On Tuesday there was big kosher news for members with a sweet tooth! With apologies to dentists, Rowntree's Vegan Friendly Fruit Gums, Fruit Pastilles, and Jelly Tots are now approved Parev by KLBD! In the name of research I have been trying them out ahead of the announcement and can confirm they are delicious. Note that the non-vegan range remains Not Kosher as before and you can check the kosher status of other Rowntree's products here.

KLBD works round the clock to make keeping kosher easier across the UK. The 'Isitkosher' app and website has tens of thousands of people using it each month and The Really Jewish Food Guide lists more than 8,000 products available nationwide at regular prices.

New kosher restaurants to try

This week we're shining a spotlight on three new delicious KLBD-supervised establishments for you to check out over the summer. Hendon's hottest new health shop, Portoberry (Dairy), invites you to enjoy hand-picked, fresh organic produce in their sandwiches, salads, poke bowls and smoothies. Founded by four best friends, their goal is to serve the community by providing the freshest and healthiest products and exceptional customer service. Check out their menu here.

Down in Brighton, the Novellino team have opened a new Glatt Kosher meaty restaurant in the shiny new BNJC community centre. During the day, Novellino Brighton operates as a contemporary café serving delicious meaty breakfasts. Soon they will be open for lunch too, and in the evening will become an exciting bistro restaurant serving a fusion of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. You can see their menu here.

A new Israeli Dairy café has opened in Golders Green. Beit Café offers a variety of breakfasts, shakshukas, sandwiches, salads, soups, pasta and more with top quality coffee and desserts all day long. Do check out their exceptional cakes with guest patisserie chefs including next week's St Honoré cake promotion. More details here!

בתיאבון - Bon appetit!

Apologies

Last week two links didn't work properly for which we apologise. We've triple checked them this week so to watch the Leonie Lewis Memorial Lecture, click here and to read our Mourner's and Rabbanan Kaddish sheet, including clear transliteration, click here.

We wish mazal to Wembley United Synagogue who are opening their lovely new shul soon with the Chief Rabbi putting up a mezuzah. Mazal tov to everyone involved.

Shabbat shalom,

Richard Verber

Communications Director

United Synagogue

Remembering at Willesden with AJEX

Join AJEX at the Jewish War Memorial in Willesden Jewish Cemetery on Sunday 16th July at 11am for a special Service of Remembrance.

This Memorial to Jewish veterans with no known graves was unveiled by Field Marshal Sir Gerald Templer in 1960 and is one of the oldest collective war memorials for our community in the UK. It is a fitting place to honour and remember the fallen.

Click here for more details on the event and to register to attend.

Cricket and the Jews

The Ashes start tomorrow and a new exhibition, "Cricket and the Jewish Community" has opened at the MCC Museum at Lord's. Curated by two US members, Zaki Cooper and Daniel Lightman KC, it tells the story of the Jewish community's relationship with cricket. The exhibition includes a photo of the Chief Rabbi batting when he was Chief Rabbi in Ireland. Click here to watch a short idea from the Chief Rabbi about Judaism and cricket and click the link below for details of the exhibition.

APPLY NOW

New Chesed Project Assistant role

US Chesed is looking for a Chesed Project Assistant. The Project Assistant will be responsible for supporting initiatives throughout the Chesed department and must have a passion for Chesed and commitment to their goals. Find out more and apply by clicking the link below.

NEXT WEEK

Women's Hallel: Live

Join Rebbetzen Freda Kaplan and Hadassa Kessler for an uplifting service to mark Rosh Chodesh Tammuz. Live on Zoom and on the United Synagogue Facebook page on Monday 19 June at 8:45am.

BUY NOW

Ten Chief Rabbis

We are proud to be launching a book exploring the fascinating personalities of our Chief Rabbis. The book is available to buy now by clicking here. Please also join us for a special book launch on Sunday 25 June, 2-4pm at Willesden Jewish Cemetery. Click here to reserve your space.

TRIBE

Book now for Tribe Summer Camp!

Tribe are excited to tell you about Tribe Summer Camp 2023! Adventures, sports, and fantastic programmes are just some of the great things on offer, helping to provide a Jewish experience of a lifetime. Click here for more information. Financial assistance is available for those who need. Please email chesed@theus.org.uk to apply.

KLBD

Ramona's Heavenly Houmous

This week's KLBD product of the week is Ramona's Heavenly Houmous, which has replaced Me Too! Houmous. It is available from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Co-op and Ocado in the chilled dips aisle. KLBD kosher certified Parev, with logo.

JOBS AVAILABLE

Come work with US!

We're looking for a Major Donor Fundraiser, a Finance & Administrative Executive, a Community Participation Manager, a Youth Director, and more! Could you be one of them? Click on the link to see all our jobs.

Is it possible for a person to be an expert in Torah law without practising any of it? 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 Bemidbar with his new English translation. Click here to read his blog.

for more Torah content, click here to read out Daf Hashavua

ST ALBANS UNITED SYNAGOGUE

50s and 60s Music Quiz

Remember the sensational music of the 50’s and 60’s? Want to test your pop music knowledge in a hilarious and fun-filled music quiz hosted by “Professor of Pop” Maurice Selwyn? Join St Albans on Sunday 18 June at 7:30pm. Book your place by clicking here.

MILL HILL UNITED SYNAGOGUE

William French

Join Mill Hill as they hear from William French, who will be giving a first-hand account of being butler to the Queen and other celebrities. Tickets cost £10, including sushi and wine. Monday 26 June at 8pm. Book your place by clicking here.

KENTON UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Lord Daniel Finkelstein

Join Kenton as they hear from Lord Daniel Finkelstein, author of 'Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad'. This is the story of his family's experience at the hands of the two genocidal dictators of the 20th century and of their miraculous survival. Sunday 25 June at 8pm. Book your place here.

PINNER UNITED SYNAGOGUE

The Shabbaton Choir

Join Pinner for an evening of song with The Shabbaton Choir, under the dynamic leadership of new musical director, Harry Style. Tuesday 27 June at 8pm. Tickets cost £12.50. Book your place by clicking here.

UNITED SYNAGOGUE COMMUNITIES

Inter-Shul Football League

Inter-shul football has been a tradition for many years, where shuls have played ad-hoc friendlies against each other. The tradition continues, with a new football league - "The Under 40s Inter-Shul League". You can read more about it by clicking the link below.

FINCHLEY UNITED SYNAGOGUE

The Disputation

Kinloss presents The Disputation, by Hyam Maccoby. The Disputation showcases the dramatic debate of 1263 in the Court of Spanish King James I of Aragon. Wednesday 5 July at 7:30pm. Book your place by clicking here.

WEMBLEY UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Wembley items find new home

In February this year, Wembley United Synagogue vacated their premises and moved to a fantastic new smaller property only a short walk away. You can read about the many shul items which have found new homes by clicking the link below.

HENDON UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Scholar in Residence

Join Hendon as they hear from Rabbi Anthony Manning, who will be giving a number of talks on Shabbat 16/17 June. Rabbi Manning teaches in Jerusalem and lectures widely in Israel, England and the US.

MUSWELL HILL UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Community Shabbat Dinner

Join Muswell Hill for Shabbat Dinner with Lord David Wolfson KC, who will give a talk titled 'A wandering Wolfson: from Wavertree to Westminster'. Friday 23 June at 7:15pm. Book your place now by clicking here.

NEW WEST END UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Shabbat Sushi Singalong

Join New West End Synagogue for a Shabbat Sushi Singalong with Rabbi Yossi Fachler on Friday 16 June. The service will begin at 7pm. Booking is essential - book your place now by clicking here.

EDGWARE UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Global Women's Hallel

Join Edgware for an uplifting Hallel service on Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, connecting women all over the UK and around the world. Monday 19 June at 7:30pm. Zoom details can be found by clicking the link below.

NORTHWOOD UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Captains of the Souls of Men

Join Northwood as they hear from Dr Jonathan Lewis PhD, retired solicitor and judge. He is the author of 'Jewish Chaplaincy in the British Armed Forces, Captains of the Souls of Men, 1892-2021'. Sunday 18 June at 11am.

HAMPSTEAD UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Marina Litvinenko

Since her husband's death, Marina Litvinenko has been a staunch advocate for justice, has regularly called for his murder to be investigated, and established the Litvinenko Justice Foundation in 2007. Hear her speak at Hampstead on Sunday 25 June - book your place by clicking here.

MUSWELL HILL UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Shabbatots

Join Muswell Hill for 'Shabbatots', with playing, singing and stories for 0-5 year olds. Taking place on Shabbat 17 June and Shabbat 15 July, from 10:45-11:30am.

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.