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London: 17:11

Birmingham: 17:15

Hull: 17:10

Sheffield: 17:15

Southport: 17:21

Jerusalem: 17:36

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

You can find details of this week's Torah reading, Maftir and Haftarah in our weekly Daf Hashavua by clicking here.

Thursday 12 January, 2023

Thank you for the wonderful messages for the Chief Rabbi following the announcement of his Knighthood last week.

 

We wish mazal tov to Woodside Park's Michael Karp who has been awarded an OBE for services to Holocaust education and remembrance. Michael is a Trustee of the Holocaust Educational Trust and Chair of the Association of Jewish Refugees 

 

And we also wish mazal tov to Rabbi David Kale, Rabbi of Belfast Hebrew Congregation, who has also served Staines and District Synagogue and Barking and Becontree Synagogue as well as leading services in numerous United Synagogue shuls before that. He has received an MBE.

 

Whilst we have highlighted our members who have been recognised, we wish a hearty mazal tov to all those who have been recognised with an honour across the Jewish community!

Shine a spotlight on Jewish Students 

 

Over the past year, our friends at University Jewish Chaplaincy (UJC) have had a huge impact on the lives of Jewish students at universities across the UK, with students having accessed Chaplaincy services 24,134 times.

 

Chaplains have served more than 6,000 meals, spent over 1,200 hours assisting students with different mental health concerns, supported over 100 students with incidents of antisemitism and have driven over 26,500 miles across the UK to ensure that even students on outlying campuses receive support.

 

There are 19 Chaplains and Chaplaincy couples living near to students on or close to campuses from Edinburgh to Bristol. This ensures that Chaplains can truly offer a 'home-away-from-home' for Jewish students across the UK.

 

This provision is vital to the wellbeing and continuity of a vibrant, empowered and successful Jewish student community on campus. This weekend, to secure its provision, UJC is holding an urgent fundraising campaign. Click here to read more.

Mazal tov, Rebbetzen Dr Hadassah Fromson 

 

We send congratulations to Golders Green's Rebbetzen Dr Hadassah Fromson who has successfully completed the Yoetzet Halacha (Halachic advisor) programme at Nishmat's Miriam Glaubach Center. The Yoetzet Halacha programme was created in response to the need for women to consult suitably qualified women on all matters related to women's health, and is one of the highest level female Jewish learning programmes in the world.

 

Rebbetzen Fromson's studies have included halachot (Jewish law) relating to female health and family, alongside medical and mental health curricula, pastoral training and practical experience. We look forward to learning from her over the coming months and years!

Shabbat shalom,

 

Richard Verber

Communications Director

United Synagogue

TRIBE

Tribe Summer launching soon!

Tribe are busy preparing for the most incredible summer camp yet! Lots more information to follow soon, but please register your interest by clicking the link below to be updated with all the latest information. 

TRIBE

New Children's Service Leaders Guide

Tribe are proud to present this helpful guide that will enable you to plan your children’s service to include games, tefillot and stories. There are pre recorded tunes to learn and songs to include in your service and more. Click the link below to view this week's guide.

Why is this book different from all other books? 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 SYNAGOGUE

Cranbrook Culture Club

Join Cranbrook for their Culture Club titled 'From J.S. Bach to John Williams: an appreciation of classical music' and see how music evolved through the centuries. Starting on Thursday 19 January.

EDGWARE UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Chaim Bermant 25th Yahrzeit

Join Edgware on Tuesday 17 January as a panel including sons Danny and Azriel, Rabbi Dr Jeffrey Cohen, former president of the Board of Deputies Vivian Wineman, and Gerald Jacobs, the literary editor of the JC, remember Chaim Bermant, on the occasion of his 25th Yahrzeit.

NORTHWOOD UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Holocaust Memorial Day

Join Northwood as they commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. They will be joined by a number of speakers including Guest of Honour Jacqueline Luck, who will share her grandmother's story. Monday 23 January at 8pm.

COCKFOSTERS & N SOUTHGATE SYNAGOGUE

Luciana Berger

Join Cockfosters & N Southgate as they hear from former MP Luciana Berger, who will be talking about facing the challenges of being a Jewish woman in front-line politics. Monday 23 January at 7:45pm. Book your place by clicking here.

EDGWARE UNITED SYNAGOGUE

Global Women's Hallel

Join Edgware for an uplifting Hallel service on Rosh Chodesh Shevat, connecting women all over the UK and around the world. Sunday 22 January at 8pm. Zoom details can be found by clicking the link below.

CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP

Join Central Synagogue on Shabbat 14 January for a kiddush talk with the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet. All are welcome and no need to book.

WHAT'S ON?

Online events

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BOARD OF DEPUTIES

Community Briefing

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