Last night, Radio Jcom has achieved another radio first!
They lit the first virtual Chanukah Candle on the radio. This will happen every day at 5.03pm except Friday when it will happen at approx 2.52pm.
Please do have a listen and tell all your friends.
Don’t forget to tune into www.radiojcom.com and click on listen live.
Monday, 22 December 2008
Terror from the Gaza Strip: End of the Calm
An Israel update from the Shaliach for the Leeds Jewish Community- Asaf Segev
Terror from the Gaza Strip: End of the Calm
21.12.2008
Hamas announced that the period of calm, which began on June 19 and has been eroding since November 4, ended as of Friday, December 19. In fact, for weeks the calm has been maintained in name only.
November 4 – December 15: 130 rockets and 98 mortar bombs hit Israel (ITIC).
Since November 4, the following dynamic has been taking place:
1. the Palestinian terrorist organizations try to carry out attacks (IEDs, rocket and mortar shell fire),
2. the IDF acts to prevent the attacks (Israeli Air Force attacks, firing at terrorist squads near the fence),
3. the terrorist organizations respond and then continue with daily sporadic rocket and mortar shell fire,
4. Israel responds by closing the crossings.
Hamas's response to the distress caused to the Gazan population by the closing of the crossings is not to cease the rocket launchings, but rather to conduct an exaggerated and distorted media campaign emphasizing the suffering the “siege” has brought to the Gaza Strip, with the objective of exerting pressure on Israel to open the crossings even as rocket and mortar fire continue.
Dec. 21: About 8 rockets and mortar bombs fell this morning. A home in Sderot was severely damaged and a foreign worker was wounded by shrapnel (IDF).
Dec. 20 (Shabbat): 10 rockets and 24 mortar bombs were launched at Israeli communities (IDF).
Dec. 17: More than 20 rockets fell; one exploded next to a large shopping center in Sderot; 3 people were lightly wounded.
Dec. 16: 4 rockets fell, one near a soccer field where children were playing, one near a factory in Sderot.
Dec. 9-15: 5 rockets and 7 mortars fired (2 fell in Egypt) (ITIC).
Dec. 7: 6 Kassam rockets and 4 mortar shells landed in the vicinity of: Sderot, Kibbutz Be’eri, Alumim, Ami-Oz, Kissufim and Kibbutz Yated.
Dec. 5-6: Six Kassam rockets and five mortar shells landed in the vicinity of Israeli communities in southern Israel, including: Ashqelon, Sderot, Kibbutz Nahal-Oz, Kissufim, Alumim, Gevim and Erez. (Ifrd)
Dec. 4: One Kassam rocket landed north of Sderot, starting a fire south of Kibbutz Or Haner. (Ifrd)
Dec. 3: Six Kassam rocket and six mortar shells landed in the vicinity of: Nahal- Oz, Karni crossing, Kibbutz Miflasim, Netiv HaAsara, Kerem Shalom and Kibbutz Suffa. (Ifrd)
Dec. 2: Nine Kassam rockets and seven mortar shells landed in the vicinity of several Kibutzim, including: Nir-Am, Kfar Azza, Nahal Oz, Kerem Shalom and Suffa.
Dec. 1: Two Kassams fell, one north of K. Zikim and one near Nahal Oz. (Ifrd)
November 28 the Palestinian terrorist organizations launched a massive barrage of 17 mortar shells directed at the Nahal Oz area. One rocket was also fired, which landed in an open area. Hamas, PIJ and PRC all claimed responsibility.
One of the mortar shells hit an IDF base in the Nahal Oz region, wounding eight soldiers, one of them critically (he lost a leg).
Nov. 18-25: A total of 14 rockets and 10 mortar bombs were fired at Israel population centers and IDF forces operating near the border security fence. The Popular Resistance Committees, the Popular and Democratic Fronts for the Liberation of Palestine, and Fatah claimed responsibility for the attacks. Hamas did not participate in the attacks but it also did not exert force to put an end to the shelling.
IDF counterterrorism
Dec. 17-18 (Wednesday, Wed. night): The IAF conducted four aerial strikes, three in the northern Gaza Strip, against rocket-launching squads and an arsenal in Jebalya, and one in Khan Yunis (southern Gaza Strip) against a rocket and explosives production factory.
December 8th – 3 explosive devices were placed near the fence: one at Karni crossing and two more a km south of the crossing. The explosive devices were detonated by IDF sappers. An additional explosive device was activated against an IDF mobilized patrol approximately 6 km south of Erez crossing. Hamas claimed responsibility. (Ifrd)
Dec. 7: In response to rocket and mortar fire, the IAF targeted and hit a Kassam launcher. (Ifrd)
Dec. 6: IDF carried out two pinpoint operations, targeting rocket-launching squads in Beit Hanoun and Jabalya. (Ifrd)
Dec. 5-6: Egyptian forces uncovered along the Egyptian-Gaza border 500 tons of TNT and storage rooms containing anti-tank missiles intended for smuggling.
Dec. 2: In response to rocket and mortar fire on Negev communities, the IAF targeted a squad of mortar shells launchers. Two terrorists were killed and four were injured. In addition, IDF troops discovered and detonated an explosive device northeast of Kissufim crossing. (Ifrd)
Dec. 1: Snipers shot at IDF troops south of Sufa crossing; the soldiers returned fire.
November 28: During routine operations, an IDF force identified terrorist operatives laying an IED near the Gaza Strip border security fence in the region of Abasan, near Khan Yunis. A firefight developed between the terrorists and the IDF soldiers, resulting in the death of a Popular Resistance Committees operative and the wounding of four others.
Nov. 23: IDF attacked a rocket-launching squad in N. Gaza, neutralizing them after they launched one Kassam rocket and before they could launch another one.
Terror from the Gaza Strip: End of the Calm
21.12.2008
Hamas announced that the period of calm, which began on June 19 and has been eroding since November 4, ended as of Friday, December 19. In fact, for weeks the calm has been maintained in name only.
November 4 – December 15: 130 rockets and 98 mortar bombs hit Israel (ITIC).
Since November 4, the following dynamic has been taking place:
1. the Palestinian terrorist organizations try to carry out attacks (IEDs, rocket and mortar shell fire),
2. the IDF acts to prevent the attacks (Israeli Air Force attacks, firing at terrorist squads near the fence),
3. the terrorist organizations respond and then continue with daily sporadic rocket and mortar shell fire,
4. Israel responds by closing the crossings.
Hamas's response to the distress caused to the Gazan population by the closing of the crossings is not to cease the rocket launchings, but rather to conduct an exaggerated and distorted media campaign emphasizing the suffering the “siege” has brought to the Gaza Strip, with the objective of exerting pressure on Israel to open the crossings even as rocket and mortar fire continue.
Dec. 21: About 8 rockets and mortar bombs fell this morning. A home in Sderot was severely damaged and a foreign worker was wounded by shrapnel (IDF).
Dec. 20 (Shabbat): 10 rockets and 24 mortar bombs were launched at Israeli communities (IDF).
Dec. 17: More than 20 rockets fell; one exploded next to a large shopping center in Sderot; 3 people were lightly wounded.
Dec. 16: 4 rockets fell, one near a soccer field where children were playing, one near a factory in Sderot.
Dec. 9-15: 5 rockets and 7 mortars fired (2 fell in Egypt) (ITIC).
Dec. 7: 6 Kassam rockets and 4 mortar shells landed in the vicinity of: Sderot, Kibbutz Be’eri, Alumim, Ami-Oz, Kissufim and Kibbutz Yated.
Dec. 5-6: Six Kassam rockets and five mortar shells landed in the vicinity of Israeli communities in southern Israel, including: Ashqelon, Sderot, Kibbutz Nahal-Oz, Kissufim, Alumim, Gevim and Erez. (Ifrd)
Dec. 4: One Kassam rocket landed north of Sderot, starting a fire south of Kibbutz Or Haner. (Ifrd)
Dec. 3: Six Kassam rocket and six mortar shells landed in the vicinity of: Nahal- Oz, Karni crossing, Kibbutz Miflasim, Netiv HaAsara, Kerem Shalom and Kibbutz Suffa. (Ifrd)
Dec. 2: Nine Kassam rockets and seven mortar shells landed in the vicinity of several Kibutzim, including: Nir-Am, Kfar Azza, Nahal Oz, Kerem Shalom and Suffa.
Dec. 1: Two Kassams fell, one north of K. Zikim and one near Nahal Oz. (Ifrd)
November 28 the Palestinian terrorist organizations launched a massive barrage of 17 mortar shells directed at the Nahal Oz area. One rocket was also fired, which landed in an open area. Hamas, PIJ and PRC all claimed responsibility.
One of the mortar shells hit an IDF base in the Nahal Oz region, wounding eight soldiers, one of them critically (he lost a leg).
Nov. 18-25: A total of 14 rockets and 10 mortar bombs were fired at Israel population centers and IDF forces operating near the border security fence. The Popular Resistance Committees, the Popular and Democratic Fronts for the Liberation of Palestine, and Fatah claimed responsibility for the attacks. Hamas did not participate in the attacks but it also did not exert force to put an end to the shelling.
IDF counterterrorism
Dec. 17-18 (Wednesday, Wed. night): The IAF conducted four aerial strikes, three in the northern Gaza Strip, against rocket-launching squads and an arsenal in Jebalya, and one in Khan Yunis (southern Gaza Strip) against a rocket and explosives production factory.
December 8th – 3 explosive devices were placed near the fence: one at Karni crossing and two more a km south of the crossing. The explosive devices were detonated by IDF sappers. An additional explosive device was activated against an IDF mobilized patrol approximately 6 km south of Erez crossing. Hamas claimed responsibility. (Ifrd)
Dec. 7: In response to rocket and mortar fire, the IAF targeted and hit a Kassam launcher. (Ifrd)
Dec. 6: IDF carried out two pinpoint operations, targeting rocket-launching squads in Beit Hanoun and Jabalya. (Ifrd)
Dec. 5-6: Egyptian forces uncovered along the Egyptian-Gaza border 500 tons of TNT and storage rooms containing anti-tank missiles intended for smuggling.
Dec. 2: In response to rocket and mortar fire on Negev communities, the IAF targeted a squad of mortar shells launchers. Two terrorists were killed and four were injured. In addition, IDF troops discovered and detonated an explosive device northeast of Kissufim crossing. (Ifrd)
Dec. 1: Snipers shot at IDF troops south of Sufa crossing; the soldiers returned fire.
November 28: During routine operations, an IDF force identified terrorist operatives laying an IED near the Gaza Strip border security fence in the region of Abasan, near Khan Yunis. A firefight developed between the terrorists and the IDF soldiers, resulting in the death of a Popular Resistance Committees operative and the wounding of four others.
Nov. 23: IDF attacked a rocket-launching squad in N. Gaza, neutralizing them after they launched one Kassam rocket and before they could launch another one.
Friday, 19 December 2008
JCom schedule
Below is the schedule for Radio JCom which you can listen to on www.radiojcom.com
Sunday to Thursday
00.00 to 01.00 Harry Venet – Late Night Owl
01.00 to 02.00 Harry Venet – Late Night Owl
02.00 to 03.00 Standard 60’s/70’s
03.00 to 04.00 Mixture of Jazz, Film, Blues, Rat Pack etc.
04.00 to 05.00 Classical Hour0
5.00 to 06.00 Pop 70’s/80’s/90’s/00’s
06.00 to 07.00 Standard 70’s/80’s/90’s
07.00 to 08.00 Standard 60’s/70’s
08.00 to 09.00 Pop 70’s/80’s/90’s/00’s
09.00 to 10.00 Standard 70’s/80’s/90’s
10.00 to 11.00 Standard 60’s/70’s
11.00 to 12.00 Pop 70’s/80’s/90’s/00’s
12.00 to 13.00 Standard 70’s/80’s/90’s
13.00 to 14.00 Standard 60’s/70’s
14.00 to 15.00 Pop 70’s/80’s/90’s/00’s
15.00 to 16.00 Standard 70’s/80’s/90’s
16.00 to 17.00 Pop 70’s/80’s/90’s/00’s
17.00 to 18.00 Standard 70’s/80’s/90’s
18.00 to 19.00 Standard 60’s/70’s
19.00 to 20.00 Pop 70’s/80’s/90’s/00’s
20.00 to 21.00 ”Women Aloud” with Henriette Lee
21.00 to 22.00 Music in the Air – Andrew Ullmann
22.00 to 23.00 The Surreal Hour - Ed Moss
23.00 to 24.00 Harry Venet – Late Night Owl
Friday
14.00 to 15.00 Easy Listening Jewish + Music
15.00 to 16.00 ”Women Aloud” with Henriette Lee
16.00 to 17.00 Standard 70’s/80’s/90’s
17.00 to 18.00 Easy Listening Jewish + Music
18.00 to 19.00 No formal transmission – Shabbat notice
19.00 to 20.00 No formal transmission – Shabbat notice
20.00 to 21.00 No formal transmission – Shabbat notice
21.00 to 22.00 No formal transmission – Shabbat notice
22.00 to 23.00 No formal transmission – Shabbat notice
23.00 to 24.00 No formal transmission – Shabbat notice
Sunday to Thursday
00.00 to 01.00 Harry Venet – Late Night Owl
01.00 to 02.00 Harry Venet – Late Night Owl
02.00 to 03.00 Standard 60’s/70’s
03.00 to 04.00 Mixture of Jazz, Film, Blues, Rat Pack etc.
04.00 to 05.00 Classical Hour0
5.00 to 06.00 Pop 70’s/80’s/90’s/00’s
06.00 to 07.00 Standard 70’s/80’s/90’s
07.00 to 08.00 Standard 60’s/70’s
08.00 to 09.00 Pop 70’s/80’s/90’s/00’s
09.00 to 10.00 Standard 70’s/80’s/90’s
10.00 to 11.00 Standard 60’s/70’s
11.00 to 12.00 Pop 70’s/80’s/90’s/00’s
12.00 to 13.00 Standard 70’s/80’s/90’s
13.00 to 14.00 Standard 60’s/70’s
14.00 to 15.00 Pop 70’s/80’s/90’s/00’s
15.00 to 16.00 Standard 70’s/80’s/90’s
16.00 to 17.00 Pop 70’s/80’s/90’s/00’s
17.00 to 18.00 Standard 70’s/80’s/90’s
18.00 to 19.00 Standard 60’s/70’s
19.00 to 20.00 Pop 70’s/80’s/90’s/00’s
20.00 to 21.00 ”Women Aloud” with Henriette Lee
21.00 to 22.00 Music in the Air – Andrew Ullmann
22.00 to 23.00 The Surreal Hour - Ed Moss
23.00 to 24.00 Harry Venet – Late Night Owl
Friday
14.00 to 15.00 Easy Listening Jewish + Music
15.00 to 16.00 ”Women Aloud” with Henriette Lee
16.00 to 17.00 Standard 70’s/80’s/90’s
17.00 to 18.00 Easy Listening Jewish + Music
18.00 to 19.00 No formal transmission – Shabbat notice
19.00 to 20.00 No formal transmission – Shabbat notice
20.00 to 21.00 No formal transmission – Shabbat notice
21.00 to 22.00 No formal transmission – Shabbat notice
22.00 to 23.00 No formal transmission – Shabbat notice
23.00 to 24.00 No formal transmission – Shabbat notice
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
BA end of term report
End of term- written by Sagi Yechezkel
After 13 weeks of Bnei Akiva each shabbat; the first term has sadly come to an end. We have had so much fun this term starting it with the pots to go tochnit, and now finishing with a huge tochnit with lots of prizes, sweets and doughnuts!
The next term of Bnei Akiva starts on the 17th of January, 2.45 at gourmet; starts at 3, and pick up is at 5 from the UHC.
During the next term of Bnei Akiva there will be many events which will be keeping the whole family busy! On the 6th, 7th & 8th of March 2009 at the Etz Chaim there is this years Shabbat Ha’irgun (make sure your here for it - it will be better then ever). In June there will be the Family Friday Night where you as a family will be competing against other families from Leeds to be crowned Leeds BA’s cleverest family title! There will also be many other activities during the year which will be going on for the whole community to enjoy. Watch this space - or the Jewish Telegraph!
After 13 weeks of Bnei Akiva each shabbat; the first term has sadly come to an end. We have had so much fun this term starting it with the pots to go tochnit, and now finishing with a huge tochnit with lots of prizes, sweets and doughnuts!
The next term of Bnei Akiva starts on the 17th of January, 2.45 at gourmet; starts at 3, and pick up is at 5 from the UHC.
During the next term of Bnei Akiva there will be many events which will be keeping the whole family busy! On the 6th, 7th & 8th of March 2009 at the Etz Chaim there is this years Shabbat Ha’irgun (make sure your here for it - it will be better then ever). In June there will be the Family Friday Night where you as a family will be competing against other families from Leeds to be crowned Leeds BA’s cleverest family title! There will also be many other activities during the year which will be going on for the whole community to enjoy. Watch this space - or the Jewish Telegraph!
Film: Leeds Jewry in 1980
Jewish Historical Society of England, Leeds Branch present...
Leeds Jewry in 1980- A film produced by Alan Kassell
The event will take place on Monday January 12th at 8.00pm at UHC synagogue. Refrreshments will be provided. The evernt is free for JHSE members abd £2 for non-members
Leeds Jewry in 1980- A film produced by Alan Kassell
The event will take place on Monday January 12th at 8.00pm at UHC synagogue. Refrreshments will be provided. The evernt is free for JHSE members abd £2 for non-members
Tuesday, 16 December 2008
Organisations of the Community: Donisthorpe Hall
Donisthorpe Hall
Donisthorpe Hall is one of the best residential care homes in the North of England: it is the only independent home of its kind to achieve the coveted Health Quality Service (HQS) accreditation and has also been granted the Hospitality Assured standard for service and business excellence. Primarily serving the elderly members of the Jewish community, Donisthorpe also welcomes non-Jewish residents who wish to live in an Orthodox Jewish environment.
In all, there are 162 bedrooms which provide the sort of accommodation found only in good quality hotels. Most of the bedrooms are en-suite with colour television and fridges, with plans for all rooms to meet this standard. All of them have been specifically designed to cater for the needs of the elderly, so they each have sufficient room for family and friends to visit in comfort. The high standard extends to the surrounding gardens and to all communal areas maintaining the home's relaxing and homely environment. This atmosphere is enhanced by the exquisite Kosher food they are served.
Care
Donsisthorpe Hall provides care that meets the individual needs of the patient. Before anyone is admitted, a nurse will asses these needs and suggest one of the following kinds of care:
• Residential - People requiring residential care are looked after by experienced competent carers on a 24-hour basis.
• Nursing- People requiring nursing receive 24-hour care by highly-skilled nurses and carers.
• Dementia care- Their 37-bed dementia care unit provides 24-hour professional and respectful care in an environment that is secure, comforting and non-threatening.
• Respite- Subject to accommodation being available, people who require short-term care following surgery or illness, or while their day-to-day carer is on holiday, can stay at the home.
General practitioners hold a surgery in the home three times a week and the services of a chiropodist and full-time physiotherapist are also available in the home. Treatment by other professionals, including dentists and opticians, will be arranged to meet residents' needs.
Activities
Residents have a very wide choice of daily activities that they can enjoy. The rich and varied programme includes bridge, bingo, computer classes, discussion groups, art instruction, keep fit, light and classical music and flower arranging. Donisthorpe also has its own 48-seat cinema which shows six films a week. Regular trips are arranged to the White Rose Shopping Centre and to nearby places of interest, such as gardens, stately homes and various shows.
All the Jewish festivals are celebrated with traditional foods and accompanied with a special entertainment programme. Donisthorpe also has its own on-site synagogue with wheelchair access which holds services every Friday night and Saturday morning
Contact Details
Telephone: 0113 268 4248
Email:info@donisthorpehall.org
Web: www.donisthorpehall.org
Donisthorpe Hall is one of the best residential care homes in the North of England: it is the only independent home of its kind to achieve the coveted Health Quality Service (HQS) accreditation and has also been granted the Hospitality Assured standard for service and business excellence. Primarily serving the elderly members of the Jewish community, Donisthorpe also welcomes non-Jewish residents who wish to live in an Orthodox Jewish environment.
In all, there are 162 bedrooms which provide the sort of accommodation found only in good quality hotels. Most of the bedrooms are en-suite with colour television and fridges, with plans for all rooms to meet this standard. All of them have been specifically designed to cater for the needs of the elderly, so they each have sufficient room for family and friends to visit in comfort. The high standard extends to the surrounding gardens and to all communal areas maintaining the home's relaxing and homely environment. This atmosphere is enhanced by the exquisite Kosher food they are served.
Care
Donsisthorpe Hall provides care that meets the individual needs of the patient. Before anyone is admitted, a nurse will asses these needs and suggest one of the following kinds of care:
• Residential - People requiring residential care are looked after by experienced competent carers on a 24-hour basis.
• Nursing- People requiring nursing receive 24-hour care by highly-skilled nurses and carers.
• Dementia care- Their 37-bed dementia care unit provides 24-hour professional and respectful care in an environment that is secure, comforting and non-threatening.
• Respite- Subject to accommodation being available, people who require short-term care following surgery or illness, or while their day-to-day carer is on holiday, can stay at the home.
General practitioners hold a surgery in the home three times a week and the services of a chiropodist and full-time physiotherapist are also available in the home. Treatment by other professionals, including dentists and opticians, will be arranged to meet residents' needs.
Activities
Residents have a very wide choice of daily activities that they can enjoy. The rich and varied programme includes bridge, bingo, computer classes, discussion groups, art instruction, keep fit, light and classical music and flower arranging. Donisthorpe also has its own 48-seat cinema which shows six films a week. Regular trips are arranged to the White Rose Shopping Centre and to nearby places of interest, such as gardens, stately homes and various shows.
All the Jewish festivals are celebrated with traditional foods and accompanied with a special entertainment programme. Donisthorpe also has its own on-site synagogue with wheelchair access which holds services every Friday night and Saturday morning
Contact Details
Telephone: 0113 268 4248
Email:info@donisthorpehall.org
Web: www.donisthorpehall.org
The Zone December Activities Report
December 2008 Activities Report written by Raina Sheaf
Club Nights
There is a real change in the atmosphere during some club nights these days! Our members are maturing and have so much to offer. We are trying many different ways to bring out their best in terms of talent, communication and ambition! One very exciting example of this is that we are discovering some really talented musicians within our young Zone community who are thoroughly enjoying “jamming” together each week. We also have some budding young DJ and music producers working really well in Street Sound.
Two of our Leaders, Simon Brown and Hannah Buck set up Zone Ready Steady Cook and the girls beat the boys hands down! Well done Hannah, better luck next time Simon!
Karate Belt Grading
The Zone Karate Kids (The future Zone Defence Force!!) were entered for their next belt grading. This was a serious belt grading and they were tested in front of “Master Johnson” from the South. It was a very strict test and I am happy to report that all Zone children entered passed the grade and received their Orange Belts. One of our members who has been studying and practising Karate for a while now entered and passed his Red Belt grade. Mazal Tov to all.
Sports
Football, basketball, gymnastics and general keep fit continue to be successful and in the newyear we will be adding some different sport and games activities to the evening sessions.
Culture/Chagim
Poland trip leaves February 15th . Asaf, our Shaliach, Adam from The Zone and Arik Hersh will accompany 15, 15 year olds. We will report on the trip in the February or March report.
UJIA
I was very happy to meet David Janner-Klausner and Doug Krikler recently and will be working on education and awareness with our young members of what UJIA is, does and offers.
At The Zone we are particularly interested in the new Philanthropy project and have already introduced it to some of our Bar/Bat Mitzvah members. I also hope to visit Manchester Jlec next year to gain more knowledge and use more of their resources.
Chanukah
The Talmud Torah and Zone teamed up to run a pre- Chanukah activity which was hugely successful. We entertained, fed and educated over 60 youngsters from both organisations. They enjoyed making wooden Chanukiot, colouring and laminating Brachot, playing the Dreidl game and singing Chanukah songs.
The hi-light of the event was “Who wants be be a Chanukah Millionaire” adapted by Simon Harris (Zone) and Chaya Mushka Angyalfi (Talmud Torah) and hosted by Rabbi Kleiman. Both teams did exceptionally well getting to the million jackpot. They won chocolate money along the way and for hitting the million a cheque will be donated to a Jewish charity of their choice. The children are to choose the charity themselves.
The event was a resounding success and is the way we hope to celebrate Chagim in the future. The youth of Leeds, “ONE YOUTH” together. We feel confident the more events we do together, the more families and children will hear about it and support us.
More Chanukah!
The Maccabi Torch Relay was in town and just in case you missed last week’s JT – we had a great night of fun activities with our 6 Israeli visitors. They performed a Chanukah play, ran games and other activities together with Zone Leaders including candle making, salt dough Chanukiot, stained glass art and a doughnut eating competition! Can you eat a whole doughnut without licking your lips?!!
Intercity / Youth Movements
Following the fantastic intercity/inter movement event (Zone/Habonim) in October, Adam set out to meet other communities and to work on some events for next year. We look forward to meeting up with Manchester again, Liverpool, Leicester, Birmingham, Sheffield and others.
Leadership
Special guests Meirav Sasson and Avril Gaunt (LJCS) joined us for an awareness activity during Leadership this month. It was a particularly unique and moving experience for our young leaders who learnt from Avril what it is like to be blind by taking part in a series of activities whilst blind folded or wearing special glasses to experience being partially sighted. Our leaders really impressed Avril and Meirav and we hope to repeat the evening for those who could not make it.
Fashion & Culture
Following the “Did you know Green is the New Black” session the fashion activity has gained momentum with our participants looking at putting on an environmentally friendly fashion show! Watch this space.
Café Chai
We are still looking for volunteers to run Café Chai through the day for adults to come in for coffee and use our computer facilities. If you would like to run the café once a week/fortnightly or monthly please let us know.
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.
DanceAthon
Due to a huge amount of different Chanukah activities for all age groups by many different organisations on the weekend of December 21st and 22nd, The Zone Parent's Committee together with The Zone have taken the decision to postpone the forthcoming Dance-a-thon event in memory of Stewart Rudette to raise money for a party area and equipment. A new date will be announced in the New Year".
Generation Zone Coffee Morning
Another fantastic success! Thank you to the Grandmas; Norma, Monica, Marsha, Adele and Pearl for another wonderful coffee morning raising in excess of £2,000 towards new sports and games equipment.
Prize
I would like to end my report today by saying how proud I was to have received the LJWB Pride Award earlier this month. The Award is a reflection on all the extremely hard work that goes into the running of The Zone, from me and the team, the management committee, all our volunteers and our donors. Thank you all so very much.
Dates For Your Diary:
Poland Trip for 15 to 18’s – Feb 09 – Book now – 5 places left
Spectacular Judean Revisited. The Judean Club Re-union.
An event not to be missed – remembering Street Lane to Barrick Road.
Tickets only £12.50 – you can book yours now call 0113 2172532.
I hope you have enjoyed reading about our activities and plans.
We welcome your feedback and any suggestions you have.
Club Nights
There is a real change in the atmosphere during some club nights these days! Our members are maturing and have so much to offer. We are trying many different ways to bring out their best in terms of talent, communication and ambition! One very exciting example of this is that we are discovering some really talented musicians within our young Zone community who are thoroughly enjoying “jamming” together each week. We also have some budding young DJ and music producers working really well in Street Sound.
Two of our Leaders, Simon Brown and Hannah Buck set up Zone Ready Steady Cook and the girls beat the boys hands down! Well done Hannah, better luck next time Simon!
Karate Belt Grading
The Zone Karate Kids (The future Zone Defence Force!!) were entered for their next belt grading. This was a serious belt grading and they were tested in front of “Master Johnson” from the South. It was a very strict test and I am happy to report that all Zone children entered passed the grade and received their Orange Belts. One of our members who has been studying and practising Karate for a while now entered and passed his Red Belt grade. Mazal Tov to all.
Sports
Football, basketball, gymnastics and general keep fit continue to be successful and in the newyear we will be adding some different sport and games activities to the evening sessions.
Culture/Chagim
Poland trip leaves February 15th . Asaf, our Shaliach, Adam from The Zone and Arik Hersh will accompany 15, 15 year olds. We will report on the trip in the February or March report.
UJIA
I was very happy to meet David Janner-Klausner and Doug Krikler recently and will be working on education and awareness with our young members of what UJIA is, does and offers.
At The Zone we are particularly interested in the new Philanthropy project and have already introduced it to some of our Bar/Bat Mitzvah members. I also hope to visit Manchester Jlec next year to gain more knowledge and use more of their resources.
Chanukah
The Talmud Torah and Zone teamed up to run a pre- Chanukah activity which was hugely successful. We entertained, fed and educated over 60 youngsters from both organisations. They enjoyed making wooden Chanukiot, colouring and laminating Brachot, playing the Dreidl game and singing Chanukah songs.
The hi-light of the event was “Who wants be be a Chanukah Millionaire” adapted by Simon Harris (Zone) and Chaya Mushka Angyalfi (Talmud Torah) and hosted by Rabbi Kleiman. Both teams did exceptionally well getting to the million jackpot. They won chocolate money along the way and for hitting the million a cheque will be donated to a Jewish charity of their choice. The children are to choose the charity themselves.
The event was a resounding success and is the way we hope to celebrate Chagim in the future. The youth of Leeds, “ONE YOUTH” together. We feel confident the more events we do together, the more families and children will hear about it and support us.
More Chanukah!
The Maccabi Torch Relay was in town and just in case you missed last week’s JT – we had a great night of fun activities with our 6 Israeli visitors. They performed a Chanukah play, ran games and other activities together with Zone Leaders including candle making, salt dough Chanukiot, stained glass art and a doughnut eating competition! Can you eat a whole doughnut without licking your lips?!!
Intercity / Youth Movements
Following the fantastic intercity/inter movement event (Zone/Habonim) in October, Adam set out to meet other communities and to work on some events for next year. We look forward to meeting up with Manchester again, Liverpool, Leicester, Birmingham, Sheffield and others.
Leadership
Special guests Meirav Sasson and Avril Gaunt (LJCS) joined us for an awareness activity during Leadership this month. It was a particularly unique and moving experience for our young leaders who learnt from Avril what it is like to be blind by taking part in a series of activities whilst blind folded or wearing special glasses to experience being partially sighted. Our leaders really impressed Avril and Meirav and we hope to repeat the evening for those who could not make it.
Fashion & Culture
Following the “Did you know Green is the New Black” session the fashion activity has gained momentum with our participants looking at putting on an environmentally friendly fashion show! Watch this space.
Café Chai
We are still looking for volunteers to run Café Chai through the day for adults to come in for coffee and use our computer facilities. If you would like to run the café once a week/fortnightly or monthly please let us know.
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.
DanceAthon
Due to a huge amount of different Chanukah activities for all age groups by many different organisations on the weekend of December 21st and 22nd, The Zone Parent's Committee together with The Zone have taken the decision to postpone the forthcoming Dance-a-thon event in memory of Stewart Rudette to raise money for a party area and equipment. A new date will be announced in the New Year".
Generation Zone Coffee Morning
Another fantastic success! Thank you to the Grandmas; Norma, Monica, Marsha, Adele and Pearl for another wonderful coffee morning raising in excess of £2,000 towards new sports and games equipment.
Prize
I would like to end my report today by saying how proud I was to have received the LJWB Pride Award earlier this month. The Award is a reflection on all the extremely hard work that goes into the running of The Zone, from me and the team, the management committee, all our volunteers and our donors. Thank you all so very much.
Dates For Your Diary:
Poland Trip for 15 to 18’s – Feb 09 – Book now – 5 places left
Spectacular Judean Revisited. The Judean Club Re-union.
An event not to be missed – remembering Street Lane to Barrick Road.
Tickets only £12.50 – you can book yours now call 0113 2172532.
I hope you have enjoyed reading about our activities and plans.
We welcome your feedback and any suggestions you have.
Radio JCom Coffee Morning
The first Radio Jcom coffee morning will be held in the home of Terry Stowe on Sunday 11th January 2009 to help raise the profile of YOUR community radio station in the lead-up to AM transmissions. Your support would be most welcome and appreciated. For more details, please email info@radiojcom.com .
For more information about Radio JCom go to their website: www.radiojcom.com
'Strangers on a Train'
Limelight's latest production is 'Strangers on a Train, based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith and scripted by Craig Warner. The production is directed by Helen Lorie and starring Stuart Gordon, Mark Haigh, Charlotte Faber-Scott, Carole Morris, Nick Moss, Hayden Cohen and Stephen Foreman.
There are three showings on Wednesday 25th (7.30), Thursday 26th (7.30) and Saturday 28th February 2009 (7.45). Up until a week before these shows, tickets can be obtained from Harry Venet (Tel:0113 2250651) or through any of the cast.
Here is the synopsis:
Architect Guy Haines and wealthy loner Charles Bruno meet by chance on a train. They chat and discover that each has someone in his life that he would rather be without. A simple solution, jokes Bruno – you kill my target and I’ll kill yours, so there’ll be no motive. A good joke . . . until the first murder takes place and the pressure builds for the completion of the bargain – the perfect murder . . .
Alfred Hitchcock took the plot from Patricia Highsmith’s novel, twisted it somewhat and in 1951 produced one of the most iconic films noirs of all time. Playwright Craig Warner acquired the theatre rights in 1995 and wrote the play that Limelight are presenting at the Carriageworks. Warner disregarded the film (how could anyone successfully out-Hitchcock Hitchcock?) and returned to the original novel for his principal plot, though there are some differences in the denouement, which make it more appropriate for the stage. Strangers On A Train has been staged successfully worldwide and is a welcome addition to the Carriageworks’ 2009 winter programme.
Here is the flyer (click to enlarge):
Friday, 12 December 2008
Early start for Israeli dancing
Leeds Israeli Dance Organisation
Following a fabulous workshop with Marcelo Marianoff, LIDO has an early start for the last party of term. Sinai shul 7pm simcha session including dances especially for kids. Please bring nibbles (strictly kosher and veggie) and we will dance away the night!
For more information call Julia Kay at julia@bjmedia.co.uk
Following a fabulous workshop with Marcelo Marianoff, LIDO has an early start for the last party of term. Sinai shul 7pm simcha session including dances especially for kids. Please bring nibbles (strictly kosher and veggie) and we will dance away the night!
For more information call Julia Kay at julia@bjmedia.co.uk
Thursday, 11 December 2008
Organisations of the community: Brodetsky Primary School
Brodetsky Primary School
Introduction
Brodetsky Primary School is a state voluntary-aided Jewish primary school catering for girls and boys between the ages of 3 and 11 years. In addition there is a private on-site nursery for children aged 2 – 3 years.
Mission
Brodetsky Primary School is an Orthodox Jewish School committed to excellence in learning, education and achievements. The contribution of all members of our community, children, staff, parents, governors and friends, are valued. Brodetsky provides a warm, caring, friendly atmosphere and a safe and ordered environment in which Every Child Matters. Children will leave Brodetsky... happy, well educated and proud to be Jewish.
Aims
- To provide pupils with a broad and balanced curriculum which is designed to develop our pupils’ knowledge, skills, understanding, personal and social development, whilst ensuring excellence for all.
- To recognise the need for all pupils to achieve their full potential, whilst deriving maximum enjoyment from their educational experience. Meaningful learning opportunities which engage all pupils fully and encourage them to progress at an appropriate rate.
- Encourage and stimulate pupils to have curiosity and creativity with the confidence to try new challenges in order to prepare them for life-long learning and economic wellbeing.
Provide a professional environment where pupils and staff are encouraged to work independently and collaboratively in a climate of mutual trust. - As an Orthodox Jewish school, the school embraces the need to educate its pupils within a moral framework that reflects and promotes religious beliefs and practices fostering a pride in their Jewish identity.
School site
Brodetsky has an exceptionally large school site with purpose built accommodation. Benefiting from when there were two schools on the site, Brodetsky Primary School has two halls: the Silman Hall and and Brodetsky Hall. Accommodation is single storey but the school is on different levels with a lift to enable disabled access. In addition to classrooms, the school has separate KS1 and KS2 libraries, an art room, a stage, ICT suite and small group rooms.
The Brodetsky campus includes an exceptional nursery and early years building. This houses both the Brodetsky Nursery and Deborah Taylor Nursery. The early years building has its own designated outdoor area which is used to enhance all areas of learning.
Simon Camby (Headteacher): “Visits to the school are warmly welcomed – we look forward to meeting you.”
Contact details
E-mail info@brodetsky.leeds.sch.uk
Web www.brodetsky.co.uk
Telephone/Fax 0113 293 0578
Wednesday, 10 December 2008
Leeds, a Rabbinic dispute and an old age home
A little while ago I came across this excerpt from a long blog-post ("A Tale of Two Lost Archives") written by Dr. Marc Shapiro. It contains some historical and religious information about well-known rabbis from the Leeds Jewish Community. It also features a discussion about a halachic question concerning whether a non-Jew can cook on Shabbat in a Jewish old age home- presumably it is referring to Donisthorpe Hall.
Here is the excerpt:
The full post can be found by clicking here. It will redirect you to the 'Tradition Seforim" blog which is hosted by the Rabbinical Council of America- the largest Rabbinic organisation in the USA.
Here is the excerpt:
It begins around fifteen years ago, when I was researching the life of R. Jehiel Jacob Weinberg. With the strength that only someone in his twenties has, I traveled around the world, knocking on doors, and tracking down every letter I could find written by Weinberg.[1] During this time I was in touch with the widow of R Hillel Medalie. While not a student of Weinberg, Medalie became close to him after the war. During this time he was serving as rabbi of Leeds, a tenure which incidentally led to a terrible dispute with R. Solomon Fisch, another rabbi in Leeds.[2] The dispute was so bad that Fisch refused to serve with Medalie on the Leeds beit din, and R. Joseph Apfel was appointed a dayan in Fisch's place. Apfel was a student of Weinberg, and more responsa in Seridei Esh are addressed to him than anyone else. At this time, he was serving as a hazan in Leeds, but after being appointed to the beit din his impressive learning was able to come to the fore.
In 1996 Apfel published Yad Yosef, which contains his collected writings. It also contains letters from numerous great Torah scholars including R. Jehiel Jacob Weinberg, R. Dov Berish Wiedenfeld, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, R. Isaac Jacob Weiss and R. Nachum Eliezer Rabinovitch. Among the most interesting teshuvot is one that is written by R. Pinhas Toledano, the Sephardic Av Beit Din of London. Apfel turned to him with the following problem: In Leeds there is a Jewish old age home and a non-Jew cooks for the residents on Shabbat. Is this permissible? Apfel had argued that the elderly residents are regarded as holeh she-ein bo sakanah, and it is permissible for a non-Jew to cook for a holeh she-ein bo sakanah. Others disagreed and Apfel turned to Toledano for his opinion.[3]
Toledano points out that while Apfel is correct that a non-Jew may cook for a holeh she-ein bo sakanah, (see Shulhan Arukh, Orah Hayyim 328:19), it is not at all clear that all old people have this status. Nowhere in the poskim do we find such a notion. So apparently, only for those elderly who suffer from diabetes, asthma or the like can the non-Jew cook. Yet Toledano concludes that the cooking is nevertheless permissible. Since the non-Jew is hired for the entire year, i.e., a contract worker, and can miss some days (vacation, etc.), there is room for leniency. While normally melakhah cannot be done in the house of a Jew because people will assume that the worker was hired to do the labor on Shabbat, in this case everyone knows that the cook is not hired on a daily basis. Toledano supports this contention by pointing out that in London everyone has milk delivered to the house on Shabbat and no one has
raised any problems with this. I am too young to remember milk delivery, but I assume that this was the case in the U.S. as well, and the parallel is the daily delivery of newspapers. Toledano therefore concludes that it is permissible to have the non-Jew cook in the old age home. Yet he adds that even though halakhically this is OK, since it is very strange to permit such a thing in a Jewish old age home, the best thing to do is to cook the food on Friday and put it on a hot plate on Shabbat.
Returning to Medalie, from Leeds he went on to become the rabbi of the Antwerp community....
The full post can be found by clicking here. It will redirect you to the 'Tradition Seforim" blog which is hosted by the Rabbinical Council of America- the largest Rabbinic organisation in the USA.
'Latest events' at the WIZO website
Click here to be redirected to the section of the WIZO website which gives details of all their upcoming events in Leeds.
Alternatively, go to www.wizouk.org, click on 'Events' and then under regions select 'Leeds'
Alternatively, go to www.wizouk.org, click on 'Events' and then under regions select 'Leeds'
Chanukah in Leeds!
As you can see, Leeds is a very active community crammed full with exciting events for all age groups, interests and affiliations. If you want to know any more details about any of these events, please do not hesitate to be in contact with me at neil@ljrc.org
The Zone and Talmud Torah - Chanukah Family Fun Day
December 14th - 11am-2pm
Brodetsky Link Chanukah Fair
December 14th- 3-5pm
WIZO - Pre-Chanukah Lunch with foot-tapping music
December 17th- 12.30 at UHC
Etz Chaim - Pre-Chanukah childrens party with fancy dress
Decmber 20th
Community Chanukah Party at MAZCC
Sunday 21 December - 10.30am-12.30pm
UHC Chanukah Treasure Hunt
Evening of December 21st
Maccabean Murder Mystery (years 9 - 11)
December 21st - 7.45pm at BHH
The Zone - 24hr Dance-A-Thon
21-22nd December - starts 10pm
LJRC- Chanukah Lighting with the Lord Mayor
December 22nd - 5pm - Civic Hall
LJI Chanukah Party
December 22nd - 7–10.30pm at MAZCC
LJHA CHANUKAH PARTY
Monday 22 December - 4pm
Etz Chaim Leisure Club Chanukah Party
December 23rd - 2pm
THE HUB CHANUKAH PARTY
Tuesday 23 December - 2pm - MAZCC
Leeds Chaverim Chanukah Party
December 23rd - 8pm
The Zone and Talmud Torah - Chanukah Family Fun Day
December 14th - 11am-2pm
Brodetsky Link Chanukah Fair
December 14th- 3-5pm
WIZO - Pre-Chanukah Lunch with foot-tapping music
December 17th- 12.30 at UHC
Etz Chaim - Pre-Chanukah childrens party with fancy dress
Decmber 20th
Community Chanukah Party at MAZCC
Sunday 21 December - 10.30am-12.30pm
UHC Chanukah Treasure Hunt
Evening of December 21st
Maccabean Murder Mystery (years 9 - 11)
December 21st - 7.45pm at BHH
The Zone - 24hr Dance-A-Thon
21-22nd December - starts 10pm
LJRC- Chanukah Lighting with the Lord Mayor
December 22nd - 5pm - Civic Hall
LJI Chanukah Party
December 22nd - 7–10.30pm at MAZCC
LJHA CHANUKAH PARTY
Monday 22 December - 4pm
Etz Chaim Leisure Club Chanukah Party
December 23rd - 2pm
THE HUB CHANUKAH PARTY
Tuesday 23 December - 2pm - MAZCC
Leeds Chaverim Chanukah Party
December 23rd - 8pm
Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Bobbing, Weaving & Davening…..
On 13th December, Sinai Synagogue- the Reform synagogue in Leeds- will be holding a Library minyan. It will be led by Rabbi Ian Morris who describes it thus:
This Library Minyan will be largely traditional in form, however it will contain an “explanatory” element which explores the traditional “choreography” of Jewish prayer.Where do the various bows, shuffles, standings and other twitches fit into the service? And why are they there? Ever wondered why at one point in the service some people go up on their toes, while others bow down? So have I. So please consider coming to this Library Minyan and explaining it to me…..
Speed dating in the New Year!
For all you singles out there (and yes, there are more than you think!!) LJI will be hosting a fantastic Speed Dating night and we want you to come!
Places will be limited so please get in contact ASAP if you are interested. We are looking at 2 nights in 1, an 18 - 30's and 30's + followed by a big social after
Email Natalie if you are interested (natalie@lji.org.uk) so she can start arranging! More details nearer the time...
Places will be limited so please get in contact ASAP if you are interested. We are looking at 2 nights in 1, an 18 - 30's and 30's + followed by a big social after
Email Natalie if you are interested (natalie@lji.org.uk) so she can start arranging! More details nearer the time...
Monday, 8 December 2008
Pride Award Winners
Last Thursday night the Leeds Jewish Pride Awards took place which sought to honour the unsung heroes in our community. The winners were as follows:
- Sportsperson- David Lee
- LJWB Staff Member- Ray Proctor
- Community Staff Member- Raina Sheaf
- Business Person- Simon Cohen
- Carer- Kay Smith
- Neighbour- Minnie Soloman
- Community Volunteer- Nikki Ross
- LJWB Volunteer- Alan Davidson
- Leeds Jewish Personality of the Year- Regina Waldman
- Educator- Rabbi Sufrin
Well done to all the winners and the nominees. Here is to next year!
Friday, 5 December 2008
What is change?
Here was my monthly column for the December edition of JLife (comments welcome):
“This is a great day, it's a beautiful morning, a new dawn, a new beginning.” Spike Lee's quote was just one, greeting Obama's presidency with an almost messianic fervour. But what though is real 'change'? This is an important question for a community that wants to fight the status quo and move forward. I, for one, want to register my dissent with the revolutionary view.
One of my less interesting habits is to read the Representative Council yearbooks from yesteryears. Much of what I read is exactly the same as today, giving new meaning to the phrase from Kohelet “There is nothing new under the sun”! Yet you can see that progress has been made. In 1986 Hazel Broch was calling for a community centre to be built in Leeds. Whilst there wasn't one when I first came to Leeds; today this dream is a reality.
But why does it take so long for change to happen? There is often a fit of enthusiasm to replace the 'old and stagnant' with the 'new and vibrant'. Yet rather than helping, this, with the inevitable 'doing down' of what we already have, is often the impediment to change. The ideas are rarely new, and after the initial enthusiasm has died, rarely seen through. Instead, we should recognise the wonderful facilities we already have. Only then can we ask how they can extend their reach, better meet the needs of the community and be improved.
This is where my job comes in. The strategic plan for the future of the community of 2006 was one of those 'big events' that can easily be forgotten- most of you have! Yet, as a result of it, I have been brought in to work with the community to build on what we have and fill the needs the report identified. Most of the work doesn't shout 'change' with much of it directed at building the infrastructure of the community. Other aims- such as different organisations working together- is something that should have happened all along. Yet this, rather than 'a new beginning', is what leads to real progress. After all, how can you build a large building without secure foundations?
“This is a great day, it's a beautiful morning, a new dawn, a new beginning.” Spike Lee's quote was just one, greeting Obama's presidency with an almost messianic fervour. But what though is real 'change'? This is an important question for a community that wants to fight the status quo and move forward. I, for one, want to register my dissent with the revolutionary view.
One of my less interesting habits is to read the Representative Council yearbooks from yesteryears. Much of what I read is exactly the same as today, giving new meaning to the phrase from Kohelet “There is nothing new under the sun”! Yet you can see that progress has been made. In 1986 Hazel Broch was calling for a community centre to be built in Leeds. Whilst there wasn't one when I first came to Leeds; today this dream is a reality.
But why does it take so long for change to happen? There is often a fit of enthusiasm to replace the 'old and stagnant' with the 'new and vibrant'. Yet rather than helping, this, with the inevitable 'doing down' of what we already have, is often the impediment to change. The ideas are rarely new, and after the initial enthusiasm has died, rarely seen through. Instead, we should recognise the wonderful facilities we already have. Only then can we ask how they can extend their reach, better meet the needs of the community and be improved.
This is where my job comes in. The strategic plan for the future of the community of 2006 was one of those 'big events' that can easily be forgotten- most of you have! Yet, as a result of it, I have been brought in to work with the community to build on what we have and fill the needs the report identified. Most of the work doesn't shout 'change' with much of it directed at building the infrastructure of the community. Other aims- such as different organisations working together- is something that should have happened all along. Yet this, rather than 'a new beginning', is what leads to real progress. After all, how can you build a large building without secure foundations?
Leeds, ghetto life and an academic paper!
There is a paper that you can find online by clicking here all about the history and sociology of Jews in Leeds. Written by Vaughan and Penn in 2001 it is titled: The Jewish 'ghetto': formation and spatial structure. It looks at the Jews of Leeds from the perspective of being an immigrant group who settled in an area of Leeds known as the Leylands. The analysis focuses on such factors as spatial segregation in the ghetto, poverty and social rank, and compares that to non-Jewish people living in the area. It asks how such an immigrant group acquires economic and social mobility.
Here is the abstract to the paper:
Is Jewish settlement spatially concentrated only in the early stages of settlement or later on to? Is there a change between segregation and integration over time? How can an immigrant group spatially and economically integrate? How do keep their identity as a separate group once this has been done?
The authors conclude:
Here is the abstract to the paper:
Research into patterns of immigrant settlement has consistently indicated that certain areas of cities are prone to settlement by immigrant groups. This paper proposes that immigrant settlement of such areas may have a particular spacial pattern. Taking the case of the settlement of Leeds, England by Jewish immigrants in the latter six decades of the nineteenth century, we describe the formation of the immigrant Jewish settlement in the area called Leylands. The paper shows first, that Leylands was spacially segregated in comparison with the city overall; and second, that the pattern of settlement was one of intensification of particular streets through time, whereby initially the main, relatively integrated streets were settled, with occupancy moving as time went on to more segregated streets.Analysis of social class defined by occupation suggests that the whole population of Leylands was much poorer than that of Leeds overall. This paper suggests that since the poverty difference was present and possibly more pronounced for the majority, non-Jewish population, that the socio-economic form of the area settlement in Leeds was more likely to have been related to its spacial segregation than to the social and economic segregation of the immigrant group. It is suggested that the particular characteristics special to certain immigrant groups allowed the Jews of Leylands to overcome their spacial segregation by employing strong social networks on the one hand and through economic mutual help on the other.
Is Jewish settlement spatially concentrated only in the early stages of settlement or later on to? Is there a change between segregation and integration over time? How can an immigrant group spatially and economically integrate? How do keep their identity as a separate group once this has been done?
The authors conclude:
it is possible to conclude that Jewish settlement is not just characterised
by the sink estate phenomenon, which may occur in the initial period of
settlement, but by the opposite phenomenon, whereby through an historical
process of economic and subsequently, spacial and social integration, an
immigrant group can improve its situation over time by maintaining spatial
concentration
Thursday, 4 December 2008
December's J-Life
The Dember edition of JLife celebrates it's 2nd Birthday with a perfect party guide! 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:
- All the latest news, photos and events from around the community
- "Sweet Charity"- Sir Alan Sugar speaks to JLife
- JLife Party Guide 2008- bauty, catering, light & sound, hotels and more
- Mitzvah Day- Report on cross-communal volunteering day
- Future Focus- Doug Krikler discussed UJIA's future plans
- What is Change? - I talk about how the community should move forward
- Have you seen the light?- R' Garber talks about the deeper meaning of Chanukah
- Tasty Offerings; Dress up; party treats- More preparations for chanukah and the party season
- Hop Island- Lynne Coates explores Jersey's short break potential and Jewish History
- 2008 in view- a look back at a year in the Jewish Community
- Hitting the Headlines- Interview with former Fleet Street Reporter Graham Barnes
X-Factor Charity Event
X Factor Charity Event!
Saturday 13th December 7pm - 12am
The Young Friend's of Donisthorpe are putting a charity night together to raise money for a Karaoke machine for an old peoples home. The night will combine watching the XFactor Final on a 20 foot cinema screen with a karaoke sing-a-long to the late hours. A 2 course meal will also be provided along with a welcome drink. Tickets are £15, with ALL PROFITS INCLUDING THE BAR DONATED TO THE CHARITY.
If you would like to support this event, please mail Ali Daly through facebook or alternatively call / text 07808 584 669
Saturday 13th December 7pm - 12am
The Young Friend's of Donisthorpe are putting a charity night together to raise money for a Karaoke machine for an old peoples home. The night will combine watching the XFactor Final on a 20 foot cinema screen with a karaoke sing-a-long to the late hours. A 2 course meal will also be provided along with a welcome drink. Tickets are £15, with ALL PROFITS INCLUDING THE BAR DONATED TO THE CHARITY.
If you would like to support this event, please mail Ali Daly through facebook or alternatively call / text 07808 584 669
LJWB Chanukah Party
On Sunday 21st December 2008, 10.30am-12.00pm, at MAZCC
* Craft Activities * Gifts * Face Art *
* Balloon Modelling * Kareoke & Disco *
* Games * Magic * Candle Lighting *
Tickets £5 per family (including light refreshments)
Contact Lisa 07984 887899 / Angela 07702 665935
Wednesday, 3 December 2008
Community Provision: The Kosherie
The Kosherie, as it is affectionately known, is in the heart of the Jewish community in Leeds and serves customers from all around the North of England.
A full range of Kosher products are available from fresh bread delivered daily to fresh meat and poultry delivered weekly. The range of dried, chilled and frozen goods is continually expanding as new products become available. The Kosherie prides itself as being one of the most up to date kosher retail stores in the country and strives to improve its already high standards by welcoming customer comments.
Myer's Famous Kosherie is located on Harrogate Road at Moortown Corner. You contact the shop on 0113 268 2943
SUNDAY- 8.00am TO 2.00pm
MONDAY- 9.00am TO 5.30pm
TUESDAY- 9.00am TO 6.00pm
WEDNESDAY- 9.00am TO 6.00pm
THURSDAY- 9.00am TO 6.00pm
FRIDAY- 8.30am TO 2.00pm
SATURDAY- CLOSED
A full range of Kosher products are available from fresh bread delivered daily to fresh meat and poultry delivered weekly. The range of dried, chilled and frozen goods is continually expanding as new products become available. The Kosherie prides itself as being one of the most up to date kosher retail stores in the country and strives to improve its already high standards by welcoming customer comments.
Myer's Famous Kosherie is located on Harrogate Road at Moortown Corner. You contact the shop on 0113 268 2943
SUNDAY- 8.00am TO 2.00pm
MONDAY- 9.00am TO 5.30pm
TUESDAY- 9.00am TO 6.00pm
WEDNESDAY- 9.00am TO 6.00pm
THURSDAY- 9.00am TO 6.00pm
FRIDAY- 8.30am TO 2.00pm
SATURDAY- CLOSED
Meals at MAZCC
New menus at The Vine and Oasis Cafe...
MORE CHOICES, INDIVIDUAL PRICES, GREAT VALUE!
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WE ARE NOW OFFERING SUNDAY BRUNCH
FROM 11AM TO 3PM
Relax in the Conservatory
Meet Friends or read the Sunday Papers
Selection of fresh Ground Coffees available from £1.20
Pizza and Salad Bar
Homemade Minestrone Soup with Bloomer Bread
Freshly prepared Salad Bowl £1.50
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The Vine
MORE CHOICES, INDIVIDUAL PRICES, GREAT VALUE!
Starters:
Smoked Haddock Risotto with Poached Egg & Hollandaise £4.95
Homemade Chicken Soup with Kneidlach £3.95
Duck Confit in a Ginger & Plum Sauce £7.50
Tandoori Salmon with Spicy Mango & Cucumber Chutney £4.75
Homemade Soup of the Day £3.95
Egg & Spring Onion Salad £4
Sweet & Sour Meatballs with Rice £5
Chicken Liver Pate with Caramelised Onions & Hazlenuts £5
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Main Courses:
Mustard Glazed Chicken with Winter Vegetables £11.50
Salt Beef , Pickled Cucumber & Latkes £13
Homemade Beef Burger, Chips and Salad £9
Baked Peppers filled with Wild Mushroom & Squash Risotto £9.50
Rib Eye Steak au Poivre with Chunky Chips £14.50
Roasted Halibut Fillet with Cherry Tomatoes & Pesto £13.50
Lamb Tagine with Dates & Sweet Potatoes £12.50
Battered Haddock with Chips & Mushy Peas £7.75
Sticky Lamb Chops with Minted Pea & Tomato Relish £12.50
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Desserts:
A selection of Homemade Desserts £4.50
Fresh brewed Coffee & Mints £1.50
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OASIS CAFE
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Featuring MOUTHWATERING ITALIAN SPECIALS
OASIS CAFE
Check Out Our New Menu
Featuring MOUTHWATERING ITALIAN SPECIALS
Smoked Salmon & Mushroom Linguine
Pizza with Roasted Veg & Mozzarella with Chips & Salad
Ricotta & Spinach Canneloni
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WE ARE NOW OFFERING SUNDAY BRUNCH
FROM 11AM TO 3PM
Relax in the Conservatory
Meet Friends or read the Sunday Papers
Selection of fresh Ground Coffees available from £1.20
Sandwich and Bagel Bar £3.50
Select your bread from Bloomer, American Rye, Granary or White Bagel Select your filling from Chunky Egg Mayo and ChivesPoached Salmon and Watercress Tuna Mayo and Sweetcorn Cheeseslaw Add some Chunky Chips £2.25
Pizza and Salad Bar
Homemade Minestrone Soup with Bloomer Bread
Homemade Pizza £4.75
Choose from the following:
Margharita
Mushroom
Spicy Pea and Potato
Smoked Salmon and Spinach
Roasted Vegetables and Mozzarella
Freshly prepared Salad Bowl £1.50
Monday, 1 December 2008
Leeds Judean Reunion
Announcing the new website to accompany the Judean Reunion that is happening on the 15th February: http://www.judeanreunited.com/ Currently under development, you will be able to keep up-to-date with preperations for the event, read press reports about the Judean Club, see old photos and read articles from the youth magazine 'Forward'.
Below is a poster for the event:
Below is a poster for the event:
Events tomorrow...
BREAKING NEWS. Two events starting tomorrow.
MAKOR LIBRARY GOES MOBILE. From 12pm at the Oasis Cafe in the MAZ Centre you will have the opportunity to peruse and borrow some of Makor's fine collection of books, videos and DVDS.
MELTON GRADUATE PROGRAMME. Simon Myerson will be running a course on “Leviticus- Making the Dull Fascinating”. Melton is the largest pluralistic learning network in the world and this is a fabulous learning opportunity that is not to be missed.
For more information about either of these, please contact Helen Frais at helen@makor.co.uk
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