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The United Synagogue has always been proud to support the AJEX parade to honour the more than 120,000 Jewish servicemen and servicewomen who have served our country.
This year's parade and ceremony will take place on Sunday November 15 at 2pm at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London. No booking is required to support the parade as a spectator.
There are more details about the parade here: ajex.org.uk/ajex-annual-reme…
As we approach Remembrance Sunday, Dayan Eliezer Zobin explores what Jewish tradition can teach us about remembrance, citizenship and our place in British society in the latest episode of 'Dayan Zobin On...'
Listen or watch now:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Na…
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YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=6OSBoRSB…
Stanmore & Canons Park United Synagogue recently ran their annual interfaith gardening project, held in the run-up to Mitzvah Day.
Volunteers from across the Jewish, Christian and Hindu faiths came together in Canons Park to give something back to their local community, transforming the historic King George V Memorial Garden through a day of hands-on gardening, teamwork and friendship. You can read more here: theus.org.uk/news/giving-bac…
St Albans United Synagogue community leaders joined family and friends at member Jacqui Bowman's home to honour her as an Eishet Chayil.
Jacqui has been waging a fierce battle against the tribulations of Motor Neurone Disease, and the community was keen to acknowledge her inspirational role in the community as well as her resilience, her cheerfulness and her ever-present smile.
You can read more here: theus.org.uk/news/inspiring-…
A big thank you to our synagogues and to JFS for collecting used arba minim, and to the families who came to sort them during half term!
The used arba minim have all been given a new purpose! All the plastic from the packaging will be reused, the hadas leaves will be made into besamim (spices) for havdallah by Kisharon Langdon, and the rest will be composted for our cemeteries.
This project was part of Dorot, our environmental initiative. 🌿
Follow the journey of one of the 150 soups lovingly cooked each week in our communities and delivered to those who need it most. 🥣
Find out more about the impact of US Chesed or get involved as a volunteer at: theus.org.uk/chesed
Barnet United Synagogue members recently enjoyed a Bollywood extravaganza, with dancing led by a professional award-winning Bollywood choreographer and entertainer, as well as a magnificent Indian style buffet!
You can read more about it here: theus.org.uk/news/barnet-bol…
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Antisemitism is the ultimate othering, often driven by ignorance which is the enemy of the cohesive and empathetic society we wish to build for all citizens.
With this in mind, the Bell Review reveals a deeply troubling level of antisemitism in our schools and colleges and is a painful indication of how far the situation has deteriorated.
I commend Sir David Bell for his important work and hope that recognising antisemitism as a potential safeguarding concern will prove to be a significant step towards protecting Jewish pupils.
I also welcome the Government’s decision to adopt all 27 of its recommendations and look forward to seeing them implemented in full.
“If education isn’t the answer, what is?”
Antisemitism has no place in our schools and colleges.
Sir David Bell’s report sets out what needs to change, informed by the experiences of Jewish communities and those working in education.
Read more here ➡️ gov.uk/government/news/gener…
Looking for something fun to do during half term? Come and help recycle arba minim at the Hub on Monday 26 October, 11am-12.30pm. Take part in a free, hands-on activity helping to give used arba minim a new purpose.
Register here: myus.theus.org.uk/events/163…
Earlier this week, we held a tekes to mark three years since the attacks of 7 October. United Synagogue educator Shira Jackson shared this story about Yosef-Chaim Ohana, who was kidnapped by Hamas.
Join us for a live conversation on Tuesday 20 October between Dr Toby Greene and Richard Pater, introduced by Rabbi Michael Laitner, titled 'Understanding the Israeli elections'.
Book your place here: theus.org.uk/israelelections
Today, as we mark three years since 7 October 2023, we remember the thousands of people who were brutally murdered, injured, and taken hostage by Hamas.
We will never forget. May their memories be for a blessing.
Melvin Cravitz was tragically murdered at the Heaton Park Synagogue on Yom Kippur last year.
Mensch Like Melvin is a charity which had been set up as part of his legacy. The purpose of the charity is to help make the world a better place by inspiring both current and future generations to aspire to be a mensch, just as Melvin was.
You can find out more and donate here: melvinslegacy.org.uk/
We will soon be celebrating Simchat Torah! Which of these fascinating numerical facts about Sifrei Torah did you know?
Women’s Bet Midrash is a high-level text-based learning programme for women.
Delve into the hidden layers of the weekly Haftarot to draw out real-life wisdom, learning together through weekly chavruta (pairs) study followed by an in-depth shiur with Rebbetzen Lauren Levin.
13 October – 1 December on Tuesday evenings. Open to all ages.
To sign up, click here: myus.theus.org.uk/events/163…
"There's no doubt that Simchat Torah will forever be slightly bittersweet."
In the latest episode of "Dayan Zobin On...", Dayan Zobin reflects on the overlap between Simchat Torah and the atrocities of 7 October.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.
We are shining the spotlight on our amazing volunteers!
Meet Rachel Clark, Community Safeguarding Coordinator at Golders Green United Synagogue, who shares what she does as a CSC and the importance of safeguarding.
Read her full article here: theus.org.uk/news/rachel-cla…