Friday, 31 October 2008
Wednesday, 29 October 2008
Collection for WellFair Shop- 16th Nov
As part of 'Mitzvah Day' on Sunday 16th November, volunteers will be knocking on your door collecting for 'thewellfairshop': the Jewish community's very own charity shop!!!! Money raised from the sale of the items will go to the Leeds Jewish Welfare Board. Look at http://www.ljwb.co.uk/ to see all the great work that the welfare board does which includes Neshama, the Manny Cussins Family Project, Rainbow, Moorcare and Leeds Jewish Blind Society. It is a very worthy cause!
Please help on the 16th by finding unwanted items such as ladies, gents and childrens' clothing; handbags, bric-a-brac; books; CDs; DVDs; and toys and getting them ready for collection. Indeed, why not be one of the volunteers that goes door-to-door helping to collect?
To find out more about the different ways that you can help on Mitzvah Day contact Sara Cross on sarasaunders@aol.com or 07768367955
Leeds' Personalities: Montague Burton
The founder of Burton's Menswear (and offshoots such as Topman) were started by Montague Burton who was a committed Leeds Jew. Here are a few short facts about him:
- Born Moshe David Orsinsky, he lived in Lithuania and for many years attended Slobodka
Yeshiva - Arriving in England in 1896 with no English, he very quickly set up his first shop in Chesterfield
- By 1922 he had 40 shops and opened a factory in Hudson Road
- Head of Leeds Zionist Council, president of Leeds Talmud Torah and Judean Club and Life President of Harrogate Synagogue
- Has a Leeds University Halls named after him
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
Newsletter archive
I will update this particular post every week with a link to the latest newsletter. This way you can look at a week's edition that you missed, or have a sneak peak before signing up for it! If you want a copy of this delivered to your address box every Friday, email me at neil@ljrc.org
Week starting:
February 8th Link
January 31st Link
January 25th Link
January 18th Link
January 11th (2009) Link
December 21st Link
December 14th Link
December 7th Link
November 30th Link
November 23rd Link
November 16th Link
November 9th Link
November 2nd Link
October 26th Link
October 19th Link
October 12th Link
October 3rd Link
Rosh Hashana edition Link
Week starting:
February 8th Link
January 31st Link
January 25th Link
January 18th Link
January 11th (2009) Link
December 21st Link
December 14th Link
December 7th Link
November 30th Link
November 23rd Link
November 16th Link
November 9th Link
November 2nd Link
October 26th Link
October 19th Link
October 12th Link
October 3rd Link
Rosh Hashana edition Link
The Zone September/October Activity Report
Opening/Club Nights
Club re-opened on September 15th. We had two open events to accommodate all those who wanted to visit with over 400 people attending. There was a fantastic atmosphere and everyone seemed really impressed and very happy with the work that had taken place over the summer.
Since opening we have had over 900 children attending club – ranging from
ages 5 to 18.
Karate
Class began the first week of re – opening. We have some new members and are attracting up to 25 children a week. Many have their Yellow Belts and are working their way through the colour chart!
Junior Football (Mini Maccabi)
Boys football is still very popular 2 full classes running on a Monday Night feeding into the Maccabi teams. Simon Brown still running the club with help from our Leadership volunteers. Our brand new football for girls also started this term and we now have 8-10 girls regularly attending. The class is run by two new A’level student volunteers Hannah Schiffeldren and Holly Harris.
Dinky Drama & Art
Classes on Wednesdays attract up to 10 5-8 yr olds. We were joined recently by a new volunteer in the art class and 2 more A’level student volunteers will be joining us after The Yom Tavim. The children have used the new iZone mac suite to make videos of them reading the news! Other activities have included making ‘big’ glasses and flags.
Art & Culture
Poland trip planned for February half term. We have 15, 15 year olds signed up for the trip and only 5 places left. We are delighted to have joined forces with Makor again to offer this trip and that Arik Hersh is joining us on the trip.
Raina and Rabbi Kleiman have been discussing various Chag activities and are looking at hosting a ‘Chanukah family day’ to be held at The Zone.
The Maccabi Torch Relay will also be running Chanukah activities on
December 8th at The Zone. Please let us know if you would like to host any Israeli teenagers for a couple of nights!
Gymnastics
Gymnastics is back on Thursdays! 3 full classes run by Estelle. Generation Zone, our Grandma’s committee are raising money at their next coffee morning to raise money towards new gym equipment. The older advanced class are going to be working towards entering competitions.
Intercity
Plans are underway to re-start the intercity sports competition; “The David Clayman Trophy”. Suggestions for this year’s sports are Football together with Leeds Maccabi, Gymnastics, Golf and Table Tennis – in partnership with Leeds Judean Table Tennis. The competition will be run jointly by The Zone and Manchester Maccabi Center. There is a possibility of inviting Liverpool to join in and an invitation has been sent to the new Harold House manager Steve Simpson to join discussions..
Leadership
25 New Year 10’s have joined the Zone Leadership Course this year. Sessions scheduled include Disability, Drug addiction, Theoretical Leadership, Child Protection and Zionist/Israeli issues. Getting to know your community will be our central theme.
Our older volunteer group, made up of previous Leadership students continues to grow in number. Their help with activities and club nights is invaluable. Some of them are hoping to open Café Chai for adults on a Wednesday afternoon during which adults will be able to learn to use an apple mac and receive extra internet/computer coaching.
Streetsound
Participants have started to make adverts for Zone led activities. More and more of our members are getting involved in the project as we now have 3 volunteers leading programmes from Leeds College of Music and we are working with Radio Jcom.
DanceAthon
This is an in-house fundraiser being organised with The Parents Committee;
24hr non stop party involving our Young People; Toddlers to OAP’s, Volunteers and Staff. Event scheduled for Sunday 21st and Monday 22nd December – and will be part of our Chanukah programme.
LJYC – Leeds Jewish Youth Council
First meeting was held at The Zone and plans are in place to move forward with a communication programme dedicated to youth. Further details later in the year.
Fashion & Culture
We began this new activity in September and it is proving popular with our 15/16 year old girls. The aim is to design and produce their own clothes using the art room and the iZone suite whilst discovering what really is important when it comes to fashion and why is it so important in people’s lives.
Zone/Youth Movements
Entering another year in partnership with all youth movements who would like to use The Zone as a facility.
Zone/Habonim
We have established a fantastic working relationship with Habonim – They will be hosting a Summer camp reunion at The Zone in November and Leeds Ken begins on October 19th at The Zone.
Zone/FZY
Discussions had about bringing the FZY Ball to The Zone in 2009/ FZY meetings will be held at The Zone once a month.
Zone/JSOC
The Zone will be hosting a meeting for The Shaliach and other UK Shlichim together with members of Jsoc to introduce them to the club and offer Jsoc the opportunity to use our newly re-furbished club as a venue.
Café Chai
We hope to open the café eventually during the day and are looking for volunteers to run it. If you would like to run the café once a week/fortnightly or monthly please let us know.
On that note, one of our Grandparents would like to start a Jewish Book Club once a month at Café Chai to read books by Jewish Authors or with Jewish content. If you are interested or know anyone who may be please get in touch with us.
Entertainment
Some of you may have seen in the paper last week that we had a visit from former Xfactor contestants The Dolly Rockers earlier this month. Many members enjoyed seeing the band perform 3 songs from their album including their new single. The band stayed behind to talk to members and sign autographs.
Finally:
Club re-opened on September 15th. We had two open events to accommodate all those who wanted to visit with over 400 people attending. There was a fantastic atmosphere and everyone seemed really impressed and very happy with the work that had taken place over the summer.
Since opening we have had over 900 children attending club – ranging from
ages 5 to 18.
Karate
Class began the first week of re – opening. We have some new members and are attracting up to 25 children a week. Many have their Yellow Belts and are working their way through the colour chart!
Junior Football (Mini Maccabi)
Boys football is still very popular 2 full classes running on a Monday Night feeding into the Maccabi teams. Simon Brown still running the club with help from our Leadership volunteers. Our brand new football for girls also started this term and we now have 8-10 girls regularly attending. The class is run by two new A’level student volunteers Hannah Schiffeldren and Holly Harris.
Dinky Drama & Art
Classes on Wednesdays attract up to 10 5-8 yr olds. We were joined recently by a new volunteer in the art class and 2 more A’level student volunteers will be joining us after The Yom Tavim. The children have used the new iZone mac suite to make videos of them reading the news! Other activities have included making ‘big’ glasses and flags.
Art & Culture
Poland trip planned for February half term. We have 15, 15 year olds signed up for the trip and only 5 places left. We are delighted to have joined forces with Makor again to offer this trip and that Arik Hersh is joining us on the trip.
Raina and Rabbi Kleiman have been discussing various Chag activities and are looking at hosting a ‘Chanukah family day’ to be held at The Zone.
The Maccabi Torch Relay will also be running Chanukah activities on
December 8th at The Zone. Please let us know if you would like to host any Israeli teenagers for a couple of nights!
Gymnastics
Gymnastics is back on Thursdays! 3 full classes run by Estelle. Generation Zone, our Grandma’s committee are raising money at their next coffee morning to raise money towards new gym equipment. The older advanced class are going to be working towards entering competitions.
Intercity
Plans are underway to re-start the intercity sports competition; “The David Clayman Trophy”. Suggestions for this year’s sports are Football together with Leeds Maccabi, Gymnastics, Golf and Table Tennis – in partnership with Leeds Judean Table Tennis. The competition will be run jointly by The Zone and Manchester Maccabi Center. There is a possibility of inviting Liverpool to join in and an invitation has been sent to the new Harold House manager Steve Simpson to join discussions..
Leadership
25 New Year 10’s have joined the Zone Leadership Course this year. Sessions scheduled include Disability, Drug addiction, Theoretical Leadership, Child Protection and Zionist/Israeli issues. Getting to know your community will be our central theme.
Our older volunteer group, made up of previous Leadership students continues to grow in number. Their help with activities and club nights is invaluable. Some of them are hoping to open Café Chai for adults on a Wednesday afternoon during which adults will be able to learn to use an apple mac and receive extra internet/computer coaching.
Streetsound
Participants have started to make adverts for Zone led activities. More and more of our members are getting involved in the project as we now have 3 volunteers leading programmes from Leeds College of Music and we are working with Radio Jcom.
DanceAthon
This is an in-house fundraiser being organised with The Parents Committee;
24hr non stop party involving our Young People; Toddlers to OAP’s, Volunteers and Staff. Event scheduled for Sunday 21st and Monday 22nd December – and will be part of our Chanukah programme.
LJYC – Leeds Jewish Youth Council
First meeting was held at The Zone and plans are in place to move forward with a communication programme dedicated to youth. Further details later in the year.
Fashion & Culture
We began this new activity in September and it is proving popular with our 15/16 year old girls. The aim is to design and produce their own clothes using the art room and the iZone suite whilst discovering what really is important when it comes to fashion and why is it so important in people’s lives.
Zone/Youth Movements
Entering another year in partnership with all youth movements who would like to use The Zone as a facility.
Zone/Habonim
We have established a fantastic working relationship with Habonim – They will be hosting a Summer camp reunion at The Zone in November and Leeds Ken begins on October 19th at The Zone.
Zone/FZY
Discussions had about bringing the FZY Ball to The Zone in 2009/ FZY meetings will be held at The Zone once a month.
Zone/JSOC
The Zone will be hosting a meeting for The Shaliach and other UK Shlichim together with members of Jsoc to introduce them to the club and offer Jsoc the opportunity to use our newly re-furbished club as a venue.
Café Chai
We hope to open the café eventually during the day and are looking for volunteers to run it. If you would like to run the café once a week/fortnightly or monthly please let us know.
On that note, one of our Grandparents would like to start a Jewish Book Club once a month at Café Chai to read books by Jewish Authors or with Jewish content. If you are interested or know anyone who may be please get in touch with us.
Entertainment
Some of you may have seen in the paper last week that we had a visit from former Xfactor contestants The Dolly Rockers earlier this month. Many members enjoyed seeing the band perform 3 songs from their album including their new single. The band stayed behind to talk to members and sign autographs.
Finally:
Monday, 27 October 2008
Showtime
Onstage presents.... "Showtime" on Sunday 9th November, 7.30 p.m. live at MAZCC. It will be an evening of toe-tapping music, top-notch entertainment and side-splitting comedy.
It is only £10 and will include light refreshements. All proceeds will go to Neshama (LJWB Mental Health Services)
It is only £10 and will include light refreshements. All proceeds will go to Neshama (LJWB Mental Health Services)
Rabbi Berel Wein coming to Leeds!
Rabbi Berel Wein- a noted scholar, historian, educator and raconteur- is coming to Leeds on November 5th to present a new film about the creation of the state of Israel. It will happen in the MAZ centre at 7:45 p.m. There will be a suggested donation of £5
His website- http://www.rabbiwein.com/- says the following about him:
Rabbi Berel Wein... has, for over 25 years, been identified with the popularization of Jewish history through world-wide lectures, his more than 1,000 audiotapes, books, seminars, educational tours and, most recently, dramatic and documentary films.
Rabbi Wein is a graduate of the Hebrew Theological College and Roosevelt College in Chicago. He received his Juris Doctor Degree from De Paul University Law School and a Doctor of Hebrew Letters from Hebrew Theological College.
...Rabbi Wein has authored four Jewish history books – Triumph of Survival, The Story of the Jews in the Modern Era; Herald of Destiny, the Medieval Era; Echoes of Glory, the Classical Era and Faith and Fate, the story of the Jews in the Twentieth Century – all of which have received popular and critical acclaim.
Friday, 24 October 2008
Eminent Rabbonim
Over the years, Leeds has been home to some eminent rabbonim. Here are just a few:
Rabbi Fisch who contributed greatly to Jewish scholarship including his Soncino commentary to Ezekiel
Rabbi Rappaport who is now advisor on medical ethics on the Chief Rabbi’s cabinet and has written on the Jewish approach to homosexuality.
Rabbi Daiches who founded the Union of Orthodox Rabbis of England and whose published output includes a lot of work on the Jerusalem Talmud
Rabbi Fisch who contributed greatly to Jewish scholarship including his Soncino commentary to Ezekiel
Dayan Apfel who was one of the closest disciple of R’ Weinberg (the Sidrei Aish) who was one of the greatest poskim (halachic decisor) of last century
Rabbi Rappaport who is now advisor on medical ethics on the Chief Rabbi’s cabinet and has written on the Jewish approach to homosexuality.Rabbi Daiches who founded the Union of Orthodox Rabbis of England and whose published output includes a lot of work on the Jerusalem Talmud
Joel Leib Herzog who was father of the Isaac Herzog, the ex-Askenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel; and grandfather of Chaim Herzog, ex-President of Israel
Communal Diary- 26th October- 1st November
Below is the communal diary for the upcoming week (please click to enlarge):
LJI event- Saturday Night
Just a reminder that the LJI are holding a "Casino Royale" night at the Alea Casino, this Saturday night. There will be jazz music, fun play poker tournaments and DJs. You can see the flyer by clicking here, or go to the Facebook event listing by clicking here.
To book in advance call Natalie, the LJI co-ordinator on 07811392157. If you book in advance you get a ticket at the reduced rate of £12 (£8 NUS). On the door it is £15
To book in advance call Natalie, the LJI co-ordinator on 07811392157. If you book in advance you get a ticket at the reduced rate of £12 (£8 NUS). On the door it is £15
Thursday, 23 October 2008
The Zone's half term programme
Are you year 5 and up? Stuck for something to do in the half-term holiday?
Click here to see the flyer for The Zone's half-term programme from Monday 27th until Friday 31st October. The y will be open 9-5 every day during that week and you can take part in the following activities:
Click here to see the flyer for The Zone's half-term programme from Monday 27th until Friday 31st October. The y will be open 9-5 every day during that week and you can take part in the following activities:
- COME DOWN TO THE ZONE AND CHILL OUT
- RELAX IN THE CAFE
- TAKE PART IN THE STREET SOUND RADIO PROJECT
- HELP CREATE ‘FORWARD’ THE NEW COMMUNITY MAGAZINE BY YOUNG PEOPLE
- PLAY SPORT
- USE THE iZONE MAC SUITE CREATE MOVIES & MAKE MUSIC
- EXPRESS YOURSELF THROUGH ART
- PRACTICE PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN
Monday, 20 October 2008
Crash course in Judaism
From the 30th October, BHH will be holding a crash course in Judaism with the sessions being run by R' Kleiman. On five consecutive Thursdays at 8 p.m., different topical issues in relation to Judaism are being discussed: Prayer, Shabbat, G-d, Jewish observance and sexuality. This event is billed as "five sessions that can change your life"! See the flier below (click to enlarge):
Friday, 17 October 2008
Communal dairy: 19-26th October
Here is the communal diary for the following week. As ever, click the image below to enlarge:
Thursday, 16 October 2008
The Israeli film Club is back!
The "Israeli Film Club" is putting on a showing of the award winning film- SWEET MUD- at 8 p.m. on the 23rd October. It will take place the the Marjorie and Arnold Ziff Community Centre and it is free!
This is a synopsis of the film from Showcase Cinemas website:
For further details contact our community's Shaliach from Israel Asaf Segev. He can be reached at asaf@makor.co.uk
This is a synopsis of the film from Showcase Cinemas website:
In a kibbutz in the 1970s, Dvir, a 12 year old boy faces the harsh demands
of the collective while struggling to make room for, and bring happiness to, his
emotionally unstable mother. Without a father around and living away from his
mother in the children's house, Dvir is determined to help his mother find
solace and start a new life.
Based on the personal memories of writer-director Dror Shaul, this accomplished film cuts through the romantic idea of the kibbutz, focusing on the individual struggle to find love and fulfilment within the rigid rules of this community.
One of the most impressive productions of recent Israeli cinema (and selected to represent Israel at the Oscars) the film comes to this - its UK premiere - with a handful of prestigious international awards. With an outstanding cast and great visual beauty, Sweet Mud reveals the complexity of its characters' lives reverberating under the surface of an impressive pastoral landscape.
For further details contact our community's Shaliach from Israel Asaf Segev. He can be reached at asaf@makor.co.uk
Leeds Chaverim Meals- Upcoming dates
Leeds Chaverim are a group of (roughly) 18-35 year olds who gather on a regular basis, to enjoy Judaism in a relaxed, open atmosphere. Having been inspired by Limmud, they sought to recreate that atmosphere here in Leeds. More information can be found at their website: www.leedschaverim.co.uk
Once a month-or-so, they gather for a Friday night meal at someones house. Everyone contributes something towards a vegetarian meal. The dates of the upcoming dinners are:
17th October
14th November
28th November
12th December
9th January 2009
For more information call Simon Phillips on: 07931 370791
Once a month-or-so, they gather for a Friday night meal at someones house. Everyone contributes something towards a vegetarian meal. The dates of the upcoming dinners are:
17th October
14th November
28th November
12th December
9th January 2009
For more information call Simon Phillips on: 07931 370791
Monday, 13 October 2008
The Zone- Volunteers Needed
VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
Do you think you would enjoy spending a couple
of hours a week in a young vibrant environment?
Ever fancied being a receptionist or working in a cafe?
Would you like to run an art session or a dtp project?
Prefer to work behind the scenes in our office?
Come and share in "A Zone Experience!"
Call Raina for details
The Zone - call 0113 2172531
Do you think you would enjoy spending a couple
of hours a week in a young vibrant environment?
Ever fancied being a receptionist or working in a cafe?
Would you like to run an art session or a dtp project?
Prefer to work behind the scenes in our office?
Come and share in "A Zone Experience!"
Call Raina for details
The Zone - call 0113 2172531
Friday, 10 October 2008
Communal diary- 12-18th October
Here is the communal diary from Sunday 12th to Saturday 18th of October. Click on the picture to enlarge:
There are, no doubt, many activities happening in the community that do not make it into the communal diary. By calling and telling the rep council what is going on 1) you will make sure there are no clashes with any other events and 2) you will get it advertised through this blog, Genie's Lamp, bulletin newsletter, LJRC website eas well as being in physical form in our office.
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
Press release... bar/batmitzvah event
PRESS RELEASE
On Sunday 5th October, 31 children of bar and batmitzvah age attended “Goin’ Back to Your Roots”. This was the first of three sessions being run by Leeds Jewish Representative Council as part of their “Welcome to the Community” project and was a great success. The children, from across the community’s spectrum, hopped on board a coach that took them back to where the Jews lived when they first came to Leeds. They heard Robert Bartfield explain how Jews escaping Czarist Russia ended up in Leeds, and the life that they made for themselves. Moving up to Chapeltown, they were held in rapt attention as Michael Lee described what it was like to live, go to school and grow up there. Not only did the attendees learn about the history of Leeds but the roots of the community, as it is today, were brought vividly to life. They were then treated to shwarma, sausage and chips at Leeds’ very own community centre!
The “Welcome to the Community” project is designed to help bar/batmitzvah children feel a warm and valued part of our community. The children not only learn about community life, its institutions and its history; but get to socialise and form friendships with other children of the same age across congregational boundaries. This first session was judged to be a great success with positive comments from children and parents alike. It was the first time that such an event, organised by community development worker Neil Clarke, has ever been run. There is a great anticipation for the next session.
On Sunday 5th October, 31 children of bar and batmitzvah age attended “Goin’ Back to Your Roots”. This was the first of three sessions being run by Leeds Jewish Representative Council as part of their “Welcome to the Community” project and was a great success. The children, from across the community’s spectrum, hopped on board a coach that took them back to where the Jews lived when they first came to Leeds. They heard Robert Bartfield explain how Jews escaping Czarist Russia ended up in Leeds, and the life that they made for themselves. Moving up to Chapeltown, they were held in rapt attention as Michael Lee described what it was like to live, go to school and grow up there. Not only did the attendees learn about the history of Leeds but the roots of the community, as it is today, were brought vividly to life. They were then treated to shwarma, sausage and chips at Leeds’ very own community centre!
The “Welcome to the Community” project is designed to help bar/batmitzvah children feel a warm and valued part of our community. The children not only learn about community life, its institutions and its history; but get to socialise and form friendships with other children of the same age across congregational boundaries. This first session was judged to be a great success with positive comments from children and parents alike. It was the first time that such an event, organised by community development worker Neil Clarke, has ever been run. There is a great anticipation for the next session.
Monday, 6 October 2008
Local MP will open Mitzvah Day
BREAKING NEWS (almost- I actually knew on Friday!)
Fabian Hamilton M.P. will be opening 'Mitzvah Day' for us at the MAZ centre, 11 a.m., on the 16th November.
'Mitzvah Day UK' is the largest day of mass social action in the Jewish Calendar in the UK. Watch out for all the activities that we will be putting on in Leeds. It will truly be a cross-communal event suitable for all ages, denominations etc
Fabian Hamilton M.P. will be opening 'Mitzvah Day' for us at the MAZ centre, 11 a.m., on the 16th November.
'Mitzvah Day UK' is the largest day of mass social action in the Jewish Calendar in the UK. Watch out for all the activities that we will be putting on in Leeds. It will truly be a cross-communal event suitable for all ages, denominations etc
History of Leeds---- Quiz!
Yesterday, we held a very successful event for bar and batmitzvah aged children. In the end we got 31 children which must be very close to 50% of the whole year. They learned a bit about the history of the Leeds' Jewish community and then had chance to have shwarma, sausage and chips! I will post a review (or 'press release' so I shall call it!) of the event very shortly.
At the end they got the opportunity to do a little quiz/ activity sheet on what they had learned. If you click here then you can have a look at the sheet. Why not have a go at it? Unfortunately, you will not get the free meal at "The Vine" or the 'Zavvi' voucher but you might have a bit of fun anyway.
At the end they got the opportunity to do a little quiz/ activity sheet on what they had learned. If you click here then you can have a look at the sheet. Why not have a go at it? Unfortunately, you will not get the free meal at "The Vine" or the 'Zavvi' voucher but you might have a bit of fun anyway.
October's JLife
I'm a bit slow off the mark with this one, but the October JLife is out. If you haven't seen it already it can be picked up from Donisthorpe, The Kosherie, David Lloyd, Chalutz, Headfirst, The Zone, MAZ Centre, Street Lane Dental and Bagel Nash.
This issue contains:
This issue contains:
- News from the community
- Ready, Steady, Go-ing forward- the buildup to next year's Judean club reunion
- All the action in Chapel Allerton- a look at Chapel Allerton and its various shops
- St Petersburg: Past and Present- a close up on St. Petersburg's thriving Jewish community
- Happy Days are here again!- Rabbi Garber on Succot
- The Jews of LS6- a focus on the student community in Leeds
- Back to the future- Interview in focus with Simon Harris, the ZOne's new operations manager
- ...and lots more with lifestyle, fashion, body matters and film reviews
Friday, 3 October 2008
Communal diary 5th- 12th October
Click below to enlarge:
If you have an event and it is not on here, it is because you haven't let the rep council know! Email the event to info@ljrc.org or call 0113 269 7520
If you have an event and it is not on here, it is because you haven't let the rep council know! Email the event to info@ljrc.org or call 0113 269 7520
Rabbi Shalom Hammer
This Sunday (5th October) at 10.30 a.m. you will have the opportunity to hear a very special speaker at the MAZ Centre. Rabbi Shalom Hammer, BHH's scholar-in-residence for the high holidays, will be speaking to the whole community about "Ensuring Survival - A vision of hope for the State of Israel". Below is a little information about Rabbi Hammer from his website http://www.rabbihammer.com/:
Rabbi Shalom Hammer has had the unique experience of having served as a Rabbi in the United States, and Educator in Israeli institutions and a Chaplain for the Israeli Defense Forces. He was sent numerous times to deliver classes to the Jews in the former Soviet Union and he has also led groups of American students through the fallen Jewish communities of Eastern Europe. These experiences provide Rabbi Hammer with distinct and profound insight on pertinent issues confronting the Jewish world both in Israel and the Diaspora
Don't miss this opportunity. There will be a suggested donation of £5
Thursday, 2 October 2008
Weekly bulletin newsletter
Below are images of the newsletter that I produced, that many of you will have found on your synagogue seats over Rosh Hashana. I will be producing this weekly and I encourage you to sign up for it by email. Just send your email address to neil@ljrc.org with 'email newsletter' in the subject line. If you want a clearer edition of the newsletter below, then just ask! (Click below to enlarge)
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