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London: 20:41
Birmingham: 20:00
Hull: 20:47
Sheffield: 20:51
Southport: 20:58
Jerusalem: 18:59
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London: 21:51
Birmingham: 22:03
Hull: 22:14
Sheffield: 22:15
Southport: 22:24
Jerusalem: 20:18
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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 launch Chevra, a new event to bring together non-married Jewish individuals to form an empowering and welcoming community, based on social action, fun and friendship.
We've received feedback from our members about the needs of singles, particularly those who are older and we are pleased to be responding to this need.
Our first event will take place from 7.30-9.30pm on Wednesday 30 August at Borehamwood & Elstree Synagogue. Join us for an evening of social action and connection as we pack back-to-school kits with US Chesed for children who cannot afford the basic essentials. Non-US members are welcome too.
To register and for more information, click here. The event is free.
Want to win a £50 Amazon voucher? Click here to tell us your views on what provision you would like to see for older, non-married individuals.
Zehava Gordon, the brains behind Chevra, told us: "We want to remove the stigma around being single and give people a space to be part of the Jewish community and feel empowered. We really want to hear your views, partly just to listen but also to use that information to inform what provision we should put in place."
You can contact Zehava on 020 8343 6260 or zgordon@theus.org.uk.
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EcoJudaism Environmental Audit Awards
A huge mazal tov to three of our communities who have won awards following the latest EcoJudaism Environmental Audits. These awards are not easy to come by and are the result of considerable effort on the part of our shuls - kol hakavod and thank you to everyone involved.
Both Magen Avot United Synagogue and Northwood United Synagogue are now proud owners of the Silver award and Hampstead Garden Suburb United Synagogue has picked up a Bronze. Mazal tov!
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There won't be a You&US email next week but we'll be back in your inbox on August 10 and throughout the summer.
Shabbat shalom,
Richard Verber
Communications Director
United Synagogue
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Design our new
Rosh Hashanah card!
Each year US Chesed produces 2,000 beautiful Rosh Hashanah cards which are sent to older members of our community and people who have had a difficult year, along with a honey cake.
This year one lucky child will have the chance for their very own card design to be used as the official US Chesed Rosh Hashanah card for 2023/5784, and will also win a prize! For more information on how to enter, click the link below. Entries close on Friday 4 August 2023.
Good luck! We'll share the winning entry next month.
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Rosh Hashanah honey cakes for those in need
US Chesed's Rosh Hashanah project sends some of our more vulnerable members a honey cake and a card from the United Synagogue. This year is no different and we aim to focus on older members, people who have been bereaved, members who have been unwell, people who are isolated, and those who have had a tough year. If you would like to place an order for your community, please use the link below and ensure you liaise with your shul's Care Coordinator, making sure to submit only one application per community.
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KLBD
The Groovy Food Co Agave Nectar
This week's KLBD products of the week are new Hot Agave Nectar and Chipotle Agave Nectar by The Groovy Food Co, which are KLBD kosher certified Parev, with logo. Available from Ocado. Find out about more of The Groovy Food Co's products by clicking here.
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JOBS AVAILABLE
Come work with US!
We're looking for an IT Support Technician, Cheder Teachers, a Finance & Administrative Executive, a Graphic Designer, a Fundraising Assistant, and more! Could you be one of them? Click on the link to see all our jobs.
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Why do three weeks of sadness require seven weeks of consolation? 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 begins his journey through the Book of Devarim with his new English translation. Click here to read his blog.
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KENTON UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Kenton Gala Dinner with Cliff Crown
Join Kenton as they hear from Cliff Crown, Chairman of Brentford Football Club, who will be sharing stories about the team, his chairmanship and the meteoric rise of Brentford to the Premier League. Sunday 13 August at 7:30pm.
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CENTRAL UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Cricket and the Jewish Community
Members and friends of Central Synagogue were given a private tour of the new cricket exhibition in the MCC Museum at Lord's Cricket Ground entitled "Cricket and the Jewish Community". You can read more about it by clicking the link below.
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BIRMINGHAM CENTRAL UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Launching the new Singer's Siddur
Birmingham Central Shul marked the publication of the new edition of the Authorised Daily Prayer Book, commonly known as the “Singer’s Siddur”, with a special Launch Shabbat. You can read more about it by clicking the link below.
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KENTON UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Tea and Chat
Join Kenton every Thursday between 2:15-4:15pm, for an afternoon of catching up, playing cards or board games, and chatting over a cup of tea. Further details can be found by clicking the link below.
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COCKFOSTERS & N SOUTHGATE SYNAGOGUE
Coffee & Company
Join Cockfosters & N Southgate as they hear from Joshua Rozenberg who will be joining them live from Jerusalem, in conversation with host Danny Hockman. Joshua is a legal journalist and commentator. Thursday 3 August at 11am.
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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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NORTHWOOD UNITED SYNAGOGUE
Fruit and veg for Mitzvah Day 2023
This year's Mitzvah Day for Northwood United Synagogue will address hunger, poverty and unemployment by growing fruit and vegetables for distribution. You can read more about it by clicking the link below.
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BOARD OF DEPUTIES
Community Briefing
Read the Board's latest community briefing.
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