North West Circular - Issue 180

THE MONTEFIORE SEMICHA COURSE

Training a new generation of future community rabbis, teachers and lay leaders

Starting Basar Bechalav

September 2024

A part-time Semicha Course in London to be followed in parallel with a career or other studies.

Applications are invited to join the Montefiore Endowment’s Semicha Course’s latest 4–5 year cycle, for the beginning of Hilchot Basar Bechalav in September 2024. The study includes Shabbat, Niddah and other areas of practical Halacha. It also aims to teach future rabbis how to respond to the halachic challenges of fast-changing contemporary life.

Students will be prepared for Semicha Yoreh Yoreh, issued jointly by the Montefiore College and by Eretz Hemdah, the Institute of Advanced Jewish Studies, Jerusalem. The Semicha Course is known internationally as a robust and rigorous programme and is recognised for membership of the Rabbinical Council of America.

Applicants must have a sound educational background, both in Torah learning and secular studies. All must have studied in yeshivah and most will also hold university degrees or equivalent. The acceptance of Torah im Derekh Eretz and a wish to serve the community are essential. Students will be encouraged to continue their careers in parallel and will not pay tuition fees.

More information at www.montefioreendowment.org.uk

Apply to the administrator@montefioreendowment.org.uk with a current C.V. and covering letter.

Due to limited spaces, reach out now to secure a spot for the next upcoming term (September 2024).

TEL AVIV – JERUSALEM – HAIFA – 5* HOTELS

Hear up-to-date briefings on the current situation from high profile speakers. Enjoy tea with the new British Ambassador at his residence.

Visit tech start ups and meet the entrepreneurs. Private tour by Uri Geller of his extraordinary museum.

Visit unknown museums and hear their extraordinary stories.

Join a private tour of the Technion in Haifa when you hear about the ground breaking innovations. Spend half a day with the IDF. Meet Israel Defence experts and a former Mossad director.

Meet soldiers who bravely fought in the Iron Swords War, and meet the inventors of some of the equipment that the IDF were able to use.

Share meals with lone soldiers and British students

Plus SO much more.

It happened recently. It happened a long time ago. I’m a bit confused about what happened.

Shema Koli has trained counsellors on the end of the phone ready to listen and offer support to help you move forward. You are encouraged to remain anonymous.

Call 020 3670 1818

3.30pm – 5.30pm

7.30pm – 9.30pm

11.30am – 1.30pm

Shema Koli supports victims of abuse and educates the community about staying safe. Endorsed by leading UK Rabbonim.

HIGH TEMPERATURE, SORE EYES, MISERABLE AND TIRED?

THINK MEASLES

Other symptoms: cough, running nose, spots in inner mouth. A rash is usually a later sign of measles, seen after a few days.

DID YOU KNOW:

WE ARE STILL IN AN OUTBREAK, LIKELY TO CONTINUE FOR SEVERAL MORE MONTHS.

• If someone with measles is in a room, the virus will linger for 2 hours after they have left?

• Measles passes from person-to-person very quickly.

• If a woman has 2 doses of MMR in childhood, (protecting also against rubella and mumps,) in her teens or between pregnancies she has a better chance of a healthy baby.

• GPs are happy to give catch-up vaccinations to older children and adults who never received 2 doses of MMR.

• One in ve children who catch measles need admitting to hospital, many with breathing di culties.

If your child is due to start primary school this September it is most important to ensure that they have received their preschool booster