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London: 21:07
Birmingham: 20:00
Hull: 21:17
Sheffield: 21:20
Southport: 21:27
Jerusalem: 19:09
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London: 22:26
Birmingham: 22:41
Hull: 22:59
Sheffield: 22:59
Southport: 23:09
Jerusalem: 20:31
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The UK times listed above are for cities with United Synagogue communities.
Birmingham communities bring in Shabbat at 8pm in the summer.
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You can read our weekly Daf Hashavua by clicking here.
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Today we are very excited to launch our ambitious advanced Torah programme for women. It's called Ma'aleh and has been designed by the Chief Rabbi.
The two-year programme will begin in October and will cater for women looking to learn Torah at an advanced level, with the outstanding educators, Rabbanit Shani Taragin, Rebbetzen and Yoetzet Halacha Lauren Levin, and Rabbanit and Yoetzet Halacha Rachel Weinstein.
The programme will give participants the opportunity to learn Tanach (the Hebrew Bible), halacha (Jewish law), gemara (the Talmud) and Jewish thought in depth, acquiring a solid grounding in all of these areas. In addition, the programme will include high-level leadership and pedagogic training. Through guided weekly study and Torah classes, participants will hone their learning and teaching methods.
Our vision is to enable more women become leaders in and beyond our communities and Ma'aleh will, please God, help us deliver this. There is a thirst for high-level Torah teaching and learning in the UK and we are delighted to be able to respond to this demand with the launch of this programme, along with our partners LSJS, Matan and Mizrachi.
This programme is open to applications from any woman who would like to study Torah at a high level. Click here for more details and to apply.
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Sad news
We are saddened by the recent deaths of two former United Synagogue rabbis. Rabbi Philip Ginsbury z'l passed away last week. He was the rabbi of a number of United Synagogue communities, including Streatham Synagogue from 1959 to 1966, Brixton Synagogue from 1966 to 1981 and the merged South London Synagogue from 1981 to 2007. We wish chayim aruchim to his family and in particular to our colleague and friend Rabbi Mordechai Ginsbury, the longstanding rabbi of Hendon United Synagogue.
We are also saddened by the passing of Rabbi Shlomo Cutler z'l this week. Rabbi Cutler was Mill Hill United Synagogue's first full time minister where he served for more than three decades until his retirement in 1993. In 1971 he oversaw the building of the synagogue which still stands on the same site in Station Road and the subsequent growth of the Mill Hill community. We wish chayim aruchim to Rabbi Cutler's family.
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More King's Honours
Thanks for being in touch to let us know about US members who have received an Honour in the King's Birthday List. Mazal tov to New West End member Professor Bencie Woll who has been awarded an MBE recognising her ground-breaking research in British Sign Language linguistics and her tireless advocacy for improving access for deaf individuals throughout the United Kingdom. Mazal tov too to Radlett's Jacques Weisser who has received a BEM for his work in Holocaust education including serving as the Chief Executive of AJEX for more than two decades.
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Tribe's hotly anticipated Israel Tour kicks off next week and we wish all the participants, madrichim (leaders) and staff a safe trip and a wonderful, enriching experience.
Shabbat shalom,
Richard Verber
Communications Director
United Synagogue
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Tribe CRP Judaism course
Another opportunity to participate in the Tribe CRP Judaism course is now open. The course details are as follows: Application for Primary schools – Parents attend. Applications for Secondary school – Parents and child attend together. On completion of 6 sessions, participants can collect 2 points for their CRP forms for application to Jewish schools. There are 6 weekly sessions starting on Sunday 12 September.
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New Kosher Nosh Guide Summer 2023!
The KLBD Kosher Nosh Guide Summer 2023 is out now! It includes over 2,300 products, with over 150 new ones.
The Kosher Nosh Guide will be available from schools, shuls, nurseries, youth groups, and communal organisations.
Make sure to get your FREE COPY with this week’s issue of the Jewish Weekly.
The digital flipbook is available by clicking here, or download it by clicking here.
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HADLEY WOOD JEWISH COMMUNITY
Community go from Zoom to boom!
We were delighted to read such a wonderful feature on our community in Hadley Wood in this week's Jewish Chronicle, showcasing how the community is blossoming under the spiritual leadership of Rabbi and Rebbetzen Rosenblatt together with their lay team lead by HWJC Chair, David Allen. Read the article via the link below.
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TRIBE
Tribe-A-Side
Join Tribe on Sunday 9 July for Tribe-A-Side! Bring a team from your community for the Premier League of inter-community sport. Tournaments for Years 7-9 and Years 10-11, for both girls and boys. If you would like to be placed in a team, please contact joelazulay@tribeuk.com.
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WILLESDEN JEWISH CEMETERY
Upcoming events at Willesden
Willesden Jewish Cemetery have lots of fascinating events coming up, including the 'Pioneers of Science and Medicine' guided walk, a talk titled 'Unveiling the History of Willesden Jewish Cemetery at Willesden Green Library' and more. Find out more by clicking the link below.
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JOBS AVAILABLE
Come work with US!
We're looking for a Graphic Designer, Nursery Practitioners, a Youth Director, a Chesed Project Assistant, a Willesden House of Life Fundraiser, and more! Could you be one of them? Click on the link to see all our jobs.
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How can we all make time sacred? 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.
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WOODFORD FOREST UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Shabbat Lunch
Join Woodford Forest for a friendly and relaxed Shabbat lunch with the Wollenbergs on Shabbat 1 July, after the service. Bring your parents, grandparents, kids and grandkids! Book your tickets by clicking here.
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BUSHEY UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Beating Around Bushey
Join Bushey for a 'Sinatra style' jazz concert with The Bushey Jazz Quartet, in conjunction with the Bushey Festival. Sunday 2 July at 7:30pm. Tickets for this event are free. Book your place by clicking here.
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CENTRAL UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Above and Beyond
Join Central for a fundraising screening of 'Above and Beyond', produced by Nancy Spielberg. Thursday 29 June at 7pm. All funds raised will go to 'Yad L'Olim'. Booking details can be found by clicking the link below.
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ST JOHN'S WOOD UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Hebrew School
Register for St John's Wood's Hebrew School, for Nursery to Year 10. In these interactive classes, pupils will learn Hebrew reading and Jewish identity. Running on Sundays and Tuesdays. Register now by clicking here.
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WOODFORD FOREST UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Wimbledon Kiddush
Join Woodford Forest United Synagogue for a Wimbledon Kiddush on Shabbat 1 July. With scones, Pimm's, and strawberries & cream.
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RICHMOND UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Summer BBQ
Join Richmond for an Al Ha'esh - BBQ in an Israeli style. With delicious food, drinks, fun inflatables, garden games, music, a special backgammon competition and great vibes! Sunday 9 July, 12:30-3pm. Book your place by clicking here.
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BUSHEY UNITED SYNAGOGUE
What I wish I'd learnt in Cheder
The Bushey Adult Torah Academy launches next month with top teachers covering some of the fundamental building blocks of Judaism. The course will look at loving God vs fearing God and the Torah and Science debate. All welcome. £20 for the course or £10 per session with breakfast.
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MUSWELL HILL UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Shabbatots
Join Muswell Hill Synagogue for 'Shabbatots' on Shabbat 15 July, from 10:45-11:30am. With playing, singing and stories for 0-5 year olds. No booking required.
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WOODSIDE PARK UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Family Matters Shabbat Experience
Join Woodside Park and Seed for their 'Family Matters' Shabbat Experience on Shabbat 8 July. This will be an action-packed Shabbaton, with lunch and programmes for adults and children, with guest Seed Rabbis, Rabbi Herman and Rabbi Bazak. Book your place by clicking here.
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RADLETT AND BOREHAMWOOD & ELSTREE UNITED SYNAGOGUES
Matthew Gould in conversation
Join Borehamwood & Elstree and Radlett as they hear from Matthew Gould, National Director for Digital Transformation in NHS England, and Director General for Digital Transformation in the Department of Health and Social Care. Monday 10 July. Book your place by clicking here.
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RICHMOND UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Cheder open day and graduation
Join Richmond for their Cheder end of year graduation and open day, and find out more about their unique Hebrew programme. Meet the Head and the teachers. Sunday 9 July, 9:30-12:30pm. Please register in advance by clicking here.
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CENTRAL UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Summer Shiur series
Join Central Synagogue for their Summer Shiur series, one hour prior to Mincha, every Shabbat afternoon. The first half hour will be a journey through the teachings of the Rambam, and the second half hour will be a study of Gemara Berachot.
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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.
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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.
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BOARD OF DEPUTIES
Community Briefing
Read the Board's latest community briefing.
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