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Thursday, 26th January
Mazzal Tov To The Lewis's On A New Grandchild
Mazzal tov to Rabbi Alan and Miriam Lewis on the birth of a grandson in Israel to daughter Bassheva and son in law Josh.
Friday Is Holocaust Memorial Day
This year Holocaust Memorial Day is on Friday. The HMD Committee is asking people to consider what they see and hear around them, and to use their voices to speak up against hatred and discrimination.
Really Jewish Food Guide 2012 Now Out
The publication of kosher products is now available from Jewish shops, schools and synagogues. The new guide is fully updated with over 600 new products. Once again, it includes three pages of discount vouchers for some of London's finest kosher restaurants and shops. At any time, to check the kosher status of a product, use the Kosher Product Search. For further information and product enquiries, email info@kosher.org.uk.
Wednesday, 25th January
Mazzal Tov To The Krantzes On Gadi's Bar Mitzvah
Mazzal tov to Helena and Martyn Krantz on the occasion of Gadi's Bar Mitzvah which we celebrate in shul this coming Shabbos, Parshas Bo. Gadi's call up was in shul on Wednesday morning, Rosh Chodesh.
Alfred Hallett Has Died - Thanks To Those Who Made The Minyan For Funeral
We are sorry to report the death of Alfred Hallett. The funeral took place on Tuesday. We were able to secure exactly ten men for a minyan - thank you to those who were able to attend. There is no shiva.
No Youth Dvar Torah This Week
The Youth Dvar Torah will not operate this week. It will resume next week.
Sunday, 22nd January
Adrian Gale Has Passed Away
We are sorry to report that Adrian Gale, father of Rochelle Baigel, has passed away. The funeral has taken place. Shiva is at 25 Park Grove, Edgware. Maariv is at 8.00pm each evening to Thursday 26th January, Shacharis is at 7.00am (including Rosh Chodesh) each morning to Friday. Shiva terminates on Friday 27th January. Condolences to the family.
Motzei Shabbos, 21st January
Mazzal Tov To The Addelmans On Hannah's Engagement
Mazzal tov to Carolyn and Mark Addelman on the engagement of their daughter Hannah to Rafi Kon.
Mazzal Tov To The Krantzes On Gadi's Bar Mitzvah
Mazzal tov to Helena and Martyn Krantz on the bar mitzvah of their son Gadi Dovid who will be barmitzvah this coming Shabbos, Parshas Bo. The service will be accompanied by the Kol Kehillah Choir with Brian Gordon as Cantor. Gadi's bar mitzvah call up will be this coming Wednesday, Rosh Chodesh Shevat, at 6.45am.
Yeshurun Runs Out Of Whisky
Yeshurun members were advised from the pulpit of a serious incident this Shabbos when the shul ran out of whisky for the kiddush. Rumours had been circulating throughout shacharis that there was none of the gold stuff in the building and in a solemn announcement the Rabbi confirmed the worst at the start of his sermon. Members made do with fruit of the grape for this Shabbos - but things should be back to normal for next week.
Wednesday, 18th January
Camp Simcha Are Having A Joke For Purim
For a second year Camp Simcha tell us they are creating a Purim Family Joke book which will be sold during Purim.
They want this to be a community project and are asking synagogues to give their jokers the chance to have their humour sealed in print, alongside their name and school or cheder (though this erroneously seems to presume jokers are only of school age - clearly they have not seen our full collection at Yeshurun).
All proceeds will go towards Camp Simcha's work supporting Jewish families in London, Manchester and the rest of the UK, with childhood cancer and other life threatening illnesses.
Every chosen joker will have their name printed alongside their joke. Please submit any joke and contact details by 12th February 2012 to purim@campsimcha.org.uk
Whisky Tasting Evening In Aid Of Emunah Afula Children's Home
Steven Resnick invites the community to attend a Whisky Tasting Evening on Thursday 16th February Highlights of the evening will be:
- Four fine single malts per guest
- An entertaining and educational presentation on whisky
- A professional and experience presenter who will chat and answer any questions
Shlomo Kessel, Executive Director of the Emunah Afula Children’s Home will also give a brief overview of his role and also explain how the Home is funded. There will be an appeal on the night. The evening, in the Leff Hall at Yeshurun, promises to be highly entertaining and will include nibbles and a raffle. Details from Steve.
Sunday, 15th January
Mazzal Tov To The Goldwaters On Gideon's Engagement
Mazzal tov to Rochelle and Mark Goldwater on their son Gideon's engagement to Tamar, daughter of Rabbi Saul and Rebbetzin Liz Zneimer.
Motzei Shabbos, 14th January
BA Shabbos Hairgun For Parshas Beshallach, 3rd/4th February
Bnei Akiva in Edgware will be holding its annual "Shabbat Ha'irgun" weekend from 3rd - 5th February, Parshas Beshallach. All the BA youth from both Edgware Yeshurun and Edgware United will join us for the evening service on 3rd February and the service will be led on this evening, and the following morning by members of the Bnei Akiva Movement.
Members of BA wishing to participate in the weekend should complete the relevant form. You can do this online here.
Mazzal Tov To The Simbergs On Their Emerald
Mazzal tov to Ruth and Lawrence Simberg on their Emerald Wedding - 55 Years. Lawrence was called to the Torah Reading on Shabbos Shemos to celebrate this auspicious occasion.
Mission To Lithuania 2012 : Now Extended To Latvia As An Option
27 people have signed up for our Mission to Lithuania in May 2012 and we are now down to the last two places.
Following our very successful Missions to Poland in 2009 and 2010, Yeshurun's third Mission in our series of journeys to the former Jewish homelands of eastern Europe, is to Vilnius and Kaunas (Kovno) in Lithuania.
Following some changes beyond our control to the Ryanair schedule, we are now also offering this as a 3-night, 4-day mission, to take in Jewish Riga in Latvia, and now returning on the evening of Wednesday 9th May.
All those on the Mission have been contacted separately about the option to extend. Please contact Russell Grossman if you wish to book on the Mission.
