London: 19:12

Birmingham: 19:17

Hull: 19:28

Sheffield: 19:15

Southport: 19:38

Jerusalem: 18:12

London: 20:12

Birmingham: 20:20

Hull: 20:39

Sheffield: 20:24

Southport: 20:49

Jerusalem: 19:27

Wednesday 15

September

London: 19:01

Birmingham: 19:05

Hull: 19:21

Sheffield: 19:03

Southport: 19:31

Jerusalem: 18:05

Thursday 16

September

London: 20:00

Birmingham: 20:08

Hull: 20:31

Sheffield: 20:11

Southport: 20:41

Jerusalem: 19:20

You can find details of this week's Torah reading, Maftir and Haftarah in our weekly Daf Hashavua by clicking here. And you can read a special Daf Hashavua for Yom Kippur via the same link.

Thursday 9 September, 2021

One of the most remarkable features of the United Synagogue is the yearly Kol Nidre appeal and the generosity of our members.

Next week, hundreds of thousands of pounds will be donated to good causes by thousands of United Synagogue families. I’ve just looked at the list of charities being supported and it’s extraordinary. In addition to donations to each of our shuls, to vital United Synagogue services like US Chesed and Tribe, and supporting Jewish students through University Jewish Chaplaincy, some 50 other charities will be the beneficiaries of your tzedakah.

You’ll be making a difference to people in need in this country, in Israel and around the world through so many great Jewish and non-Jewish charities.

Look out for your email coming from your shul in the next few days.

We have a number of resources for you ahead of Yom Kippur. Check out the content on our website, our Yom Kippur Daf Hashavua, our beautiful book, Shana Tova! and Tribe's Yom Kippur Newsletter.

On TheUS.tv, we have 44 short Jewish ideas for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, musical highlights from the Yom Kippur prayers with Belmont United's Rabbi Marc Levene, Hampstead Garden Suburb's Chazan Avromi and Rochelle Freilich's brilliant show Around the Year in 80 Minutes, and in preparation for Yom Kippur, our inspiring and evocative Kol Nidre service, originally broadcast in 2020, in partnership with Pinner United Synagogue.

Women are warmly welcome to join us in person for a spiritual and soulful Selichot service at Golders Green Synagogue on Sunday 12 September at 8.15pm. Get your free tickets here.

We hope you had a wonderful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah and wish you and your family well over the Fast. The next edition of You&US will land in your inboxes on Friday 17 September, please God.

Shabbat shalom and G'mar chatima tova,

Richard Verber

Communications Director

United Synagogue

Shemitta Dates

The Shemitta year commenced on the eve of the September 6, 2021 (the start of the Jewish Year 5782). Shemitta literally means 'sabbatical' and during this year, the Land of Israel takes an enforced 'Sabbath rest'. During this year there are restrictions on both the agriculture and trade of produce from the Land of Israel. For a list of fruit and vegetable Shemitta dates, please click on the link below.

Yizkor: Live

Join the United Synagogue and Chigwell & Hainault Synagogue for a poignant online Yizkor memorial service ahead of Yom Kippur, particularly if you are unable to make it to shul. This Yizkor service complements those being provided online by local synagogues. Wednesday 15 September at 1pm, on TheUS.tv. Watch it by clicking the link below.

WATCH NOW

Around the Year in 80 Minutes

Watch this high energy show from Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue's Chazan Avromi and Rochelle Freilich as they take us through the Jewish calendar with an evening of music, insights, simcha and more!

THIS SUNDAY

Women's Musical Selichot

If you can't make it in person, join Rebbetzen Dr Hadassah Fromson (Community Rebbetzen of Golders Green Synagogue) and musician Hadassa Kessler with their instruments and voices online for a spiritual, musical and soulful journey towards Yom Kippur. This event is open to women only. Live on Sunday 12 September, 8.15pm

MATHILDA MARKS-KENNEDY

Could you be the Chair of Governors?

Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School is looking for a motivated dynamic leader to be their next Chair of Governors. This role provides an exciting opportunity to lead the dynamic team implementing MMK’s forward-looking vision. Find out more by clicking on the link below.

TRIBE

Yom Kippur newsletter

Tribe's Yom Kippur newsletter is packed full of content for young poeple and contains Yom Kippur times, blessings, explanations of what is prohibited on Yom Kippur, and a story to read. You can find the leaflet by clicking the link below.

THEUS.TV

Yamim Noraim online content

Do check out www.TheUS.tv, our on-demand video platform, for programmes about the yamim noraim (High Holy Days) including highlights from last year. You can find these programmes by clicking the link below.

WILLESDEN JEWISH CEMETERY

Heritage Open Day

Join Willesden Jewish Cemetery for a Heritage Open Day on Sunday 19 September, where tour guides will be giving talks starting at 2pm and 3pm. The tour guides will be dotted around the cemetery standing by the 'resident' they find most interesting, ready to tell you their story as you walk around this green space.

The Chief Rabbi delivered Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 ahead of Rosh Hashanah. You can listen to his message here.

Belmont's Rebbetzen Lisa Levene writes in the Jewish News this week about the 'tripod of objectivity' to help us achieve greatness. Read her D'var Torah here.

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

COCKFOSTERS & N SOUTHGATE SYNAGOGUE

CLC presents: Dame Margaret Hodge

Dame Margaret Hodge has held several cabinet positions in the Blair and Brown Labour Governments. More recently she was Chair of the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee between 2010 and 2015. She is currently Parliamentary Chair of the Jewish Labour Movement. Tuesday 14 September at 3pm.

MUSWELL HILL UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Battling antisemitsm on campus

Heading to university this month or already there? Join Muswell Hill as they hear from CST and UJS, who will be discussing 'Battling Antisemitism: Practical Take-Homes for Students on Campus'. Tuesday 14 September at 8pm.

https://myus.theus.org.uk/events/65710/battling-antisemitism-practical-take-homes-for-students-on-campus/

CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Introducing 'The Central'

Central Synagogue presents a new contemporary space in the heart of the West End: The Central. This space can accommodate events from a Shabbat dinner, to a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or wedding. The Central is located close to Oxford Circus. Find out more by clicking on the link below.

BOREHAMWOOD & ELSTREE UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Tishrei Talks

Join Borehamwood & Elstree as they hear from Dr Debbie Stone, Director of Judaics and Community Engagement at the Hebrew Academy, who will be talking about 'The Limits of Forgiveness'. Sunday 12 September at 8pm. You can find the Zoom link by clicking here.

https://www.theus.org.uk/article/belmonts-back-summer-bbq-and-rosh-hashanah-gifts-those-need

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.