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CST records worst ever year for anti-Jewish hate BY DAVID SAFFER
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The Community Security Trust has documented a record annual number of anti-Jewish hate incidents nationwide. CST’s 2021 report illustrates 2,255 incidents in 2021, a fifth record high in the past six years. A further 752 incidents were received by CST but were not deemed antisemitic. The sky-high figure equates to a 34% increase on 2020. And the total is 24% higher than 2019. The record total was driven by a surge in anti-Jewish hate and extremism during and following the hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians in May 2021. Figures for just May and June made up 39% of the year’s total. Incidents during this period involved people driving through Jewish neighbourhoods in vehicles draped with Palestinian flags or waving them from windows shouting “Free Palestine” and anti-Jewish abuse at Jewish pedestrians. London and Manchester saw 155 antisemitic incidents from passing vehicles. Over a third of antisemitic incidents involved language, imagery or behaviour regarding the conflict in the Middle East or demonstrated anti-Zionist motivation alongside antisemitism. Incidents included calls for the destruction of the State of Israel and Nazi-related slurs.
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The record total was driven by a surge in anti-Jewish hate and extremism during and following the hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians Anti-Jewish hate incidents involving schools, students and teachers was the most reported in any year and triple 2020 statistics. Students, academics and student unions were also targeted. CST recorded 176 violent
antisemitic incidents, the most recorded and an increase of 76% on 2020. Three incidents were classified as ‘Extreme Violence’, the others were ‘Assault’. Abusive behaviour figures eclipsed the all-category incident
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total for every year before 2021. These included verbal abuse, antisemitic graffiti, abuse via social media and one-off hate mail. Incidents of damage and desecration of Jewish property also took place. CST recorded huge increases in Greater London and Greater Manchester. In total, 39% of antisemitic incidents in the UK occurred in London and Manchester boroughs of Barnet, Hackney, Camden, Salford, Manchester and Bury. There were also incidents in Leeds, Gateshead, Liverpool, Birmingham, Borehamwood & Elstree and Glasgow. CST recorded an antisemitic incident in all but one Police region across the country. There were incidents on public transport or public transport stations under British Transport Police’s jurisdiction. The surge in incidents due to the Middle East conflict coincided with a relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions. Innovations took place during the pandemic with ‘Zoombombings’ targeting the Jewish community. Antisemitic rhetoric alongside references to the pandemic included various conspiracy theories. Online antisemitic incidents fell for a second year in a row. But totals understate the scale of online antisemitism. CST only Continued on page 2
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records antisemitic incidents reported by a victim or a witness, if content shows evidence of antisemitic language, motivation or targeting and if an offender is UK based or directly targets a UK-based victim. Successful prosecutions for antisemitic hate crime during 2021 included far right video streamer Richard Hesketh, neo-Nazis Andrew Dymock and Alison Chabloz and Nathan Blagg. Convictions also included Nicholas Lalchan, Matthew Henegan, Patrick Gomes and Feras al-Jayoosi. CST Chief Executive Mark Gardner noted, “These record levels of anti-Jewish racism, reported by our Jewish community to CST and police, show how difficult last year was for Jews across Britain. These hatreds boil away, taking any excuse to publicly burst out against Jews. This is exactly what happened during and after the Israel-Gaza war from schools and universities, through to the carloads of people who repeatedly
ANTISEMITIC INCIDENTS drove to Jewish areas and yelled vile abuse at anyone who looked Jewish.”
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Home Secretary Priti Patel MP described the report as “shocking” and a “stark reminder” that racism of antisemitism has not been eradicated. She said, “Our Jewish community has been subject to appalling hatred. In addition to supporting the work of CST, I continue to support the police to ensure they have the resources to tackle these despicable incidents so that perpetrators can then be punished with the full force of the law.” Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper commented, “It is truly appalling that incidents of anti-Jewish hate have now reached record levels and for this to be increasing shows just how far we have to go to remove the stain of antisemitism from our society.” Copper called for urgent action to tackle vile incidents be it in schools, on streets or online. “Hatred is unacceptable in all its forms, and it is our responsibility to stamp it out once and for all,” she said. Lord Mann, the Government’s Independent Adviser on Antisemitism, praised CST as a critical asset to the Jewish community.
10 FEBRUARY 2022 “The understanding it has provided through these statistics, which are very serious indeed, underlines a requirement for us to reconsider our efforts to tackle antisemitism,” he said. Mann has commissioned a review of work in parliament to tackle antisemitism since the ground-breaking 2006 All-Party report. “I undertake to work with the APPG Against Antisemitism, parliamentarians across parties, and with Government to determine what we can do to stem this unacceptable increase in hate,” he added. Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl added, “CST’s report incontrovertibly shows that 2021’s surge of antisemitism was linked to reactions to the escalation of violence between Gaza and Israel. Those who traffic in incendiary rhetoric, conspiracism and demonisation campaigns against the world’s only Jewish-majority state need to reflect on how they give succour to antisemites and create and foster a hostile environment for British Jews.”
Hotovely addresses Cambridge Union students BY DAVID SAFFER
Israeli Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely visited the University of Cambridge on Tuesday where she delivered a wide-ranging talk with students. The visit at the Cambridge Union was the Ambassador’s first speech to university students since a hate incident at London School of Economics in November. Hotovely stressed the importance of such visits. “I am incredibly passionate about promoting dialogue and open discussion with young people,” she said. “It is vital. And what better way to do so than by visiting university campuses and by speaking to students”. The event, hosted by the Cambridge Union’s President James Vitali at the oldest debating society in the world, saw Hotovely discuss the depth of relations between the UK and Israel. She also noted developing trends in the Middle East as Israel continues to pursue peace with Arab neighbours, building on the Abraham Accords and a positive effect in the region. Following her speech, Hotovely welcomed questions and reiterated the importance of healthy dialogue. Prior to the lecture, Hotovely had a tour of the Geniza Collection at Cambridge University Library, which contains a vast array of
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Jewish groups slate Carr Yad Vashem honours over abhorrent joke Dutch doctor BY DAVID SAFFER
Jewish organisations have joined anti-hate groups in condemning standup comic Jimmy Carr for offensive comments about the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community during the Holocaust in his Netflix special. The show, His Dark Material, was released at the end of last year but has been lambasted in the media after a clip was posted and shared online. Campaign Against Antisemitism, Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, Auschwitz Memorial and Hope Not Hate were united in panning hateful material. Carr said: “When people talk about the Holocaust, they talk about the tragedy and horror of six million Jewish lives being lost to the Nazi war machine. But they never mention the thousands of Gypsies that were killed by the Nazis. “No one ever wants to talk about that, because no one ever wants to talk about the positives.” Astonishingly there was laughter and clapping from the audience. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman in the midst of the furore said it was “unacceptable to make light of genocide”, adding the government will be “making sure the streaming services are more accountable”. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries said the comments shouldn’t be on television. Dorries added that the comments were “shocking and abhorrent and unacceptable” as they made fun of people who died in appalling circumstances but also the pain and suffering of “thousands of families”. The Tory Minister intimated legislation may stop offensive comedy on streaming platforms. “We are looking at legislation via the media bill, which would bring into scope those comments from other video-on-demand streaming outlets like Netflix.” Dorries explained. The APPG Group for Gypsies, Travellers and Roma tweeted that it was “utterly speechless at this disregard for the horror of the holocaust” and impact on Gypsy community of Europe. Around 200,000 and 500,000 Roma and Sinti people were murdered by the Nazis and collaborators according to HMD Trust. Olivia Marks-Woldman, HMD chief executive, was “absolutely appalled” at Carr’s “abhorrent” comment about persecution under Nazi oppression and horrified at the subsequent laughter. “Hundreds of thousands of Roma and Sinti people suffered prejudice, slave labour, sterilisation and mass murder simply because of their identity, these are not experiences for mockery,” she said. Dave Rich, CST, commented, “This was a grossly offensive joke about a marginalised community that has suffered greatly from racism, discrimination and genocide. Good comedy is often offensive, but clever comedy punches up, not down.” The Auschwitz Memorial called on Carr to “learn about the fate of some 23 thousand Roma & Sinti deported to Auschwitz”
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in a tweet to its 1.2 million followers. They added: “It’s sad to hear words that can fuel prejudice, hurt people & defile memory of their tragedy.” Hope Not Hate added, “Comedy is an amazing tool for progressive change and it’s such a shame that Jimmy Carr decided to use his platform to celebrate the murder of one of the most marginalised groups in society.” Comedian David Baddiel tweeted that Holocaust jokes can be “cruel and inhumane and mean-spirited and racist” or they can target oppressors, draw attention to its fundamental evil or shine a light on the humanity of the victims. “Clearly, Jimmy Carr’s was the former,” he noted. “My sympathies are with the Roma and Sinti community who suffered so much during the Holocaust,” Baddiel added. It has been reported that the UK’s Roma population have contacted lawyers to evaluate if Carr can be prosecuted for inciting racial hatred. The Traveller Movement has called on Netflix to remove the one-hour special as it was “truly disturbing and goes way beyond humour”. Mikey Walsh, author of the bestselling book Gypsy Boy, tweeted that he didn’t know what he should be more disgusted by, racism people “live with every day” or the “whooping and cheering” from the audience. Carr introduced his show as being “a career ender” and warned it contained “terrible things”. Carr, known for the show 8 Out Of 10 Cats, explained that he thought it was a joke “about the worst thing that’s ever happened in human history” with an educational value. “People say ‘never forget’, well this is how I remember,” he said. “There is an educational quality. Like everyone in the room knows six million Jewish people lost their lives to the Nazis during the second world war. But a lot of people don’t know, because it’s not really taught in our schools, that the Nazis also killed, in their thousands, Gypsies, homosexuals, disabled people and Jehovah’s Witnesses.”
Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan and Dr. Joel Zisenwine with Liz Dolev, daughter of Dr. Jacob Cornelis Boon BY SIMCHA ABIR
Yad Vashem has posthumously honoured Dr. Jacob Cornelis Boon from Holland as Righteous Among the Nations. Dr. Boon risked his life to save a Jewish child, Abraham Veffer, during World War Two. Dr. Boon’s daughter, Liz Dolev, who lives in Israel, attended the ceremony and accepted a medal and certificate on his behalf from Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan and Dr. Joel Zisenwine, Director of the Righteous department. Dr. Boon has been added to the Wall of Honour on the Mount of Remembrance in Jerusalem. The ceremony took place in the Hall of Remembrace, Yad Vashem Synagogue and garden of the Righteous Among the Nations. Jonas Veffer and Sara Nebig were married in Amsterdam in 1923 and had six children Jacob, Rachel, Meijer, Abraham, Joseph and Juda. In 1928, the family moved to Bussum where they opened a florist. After the German occupation of Holland in 1940, Nazi authorities imposed restrictions on Jewish citizens. In 1942, as deportations of Jews in Amsterdam started, the extended Veffer family were offered a hiding place in Bussum but after a month, resistance workers were arrested and Jewish refugees moved to other
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hiding places. Abraham Veffer, then 12 years old, was hidden by Dr. Boon, a customer of the flower shop. His wife was Jewish and active in the resistance. Dr. Boon worked at Diaconesses Hospital in Bussum where he admitted Abraham as a patient in an isolation room then children’s ward as staff became suspicious. Due to informers, Dr. Boon and Abraham were arrested and taken to Gestapo headquarters in Amsterdam. After being imprisoned for six weeks, Dr. Boon was released. As there were no transports to the Westerbork transit camp at the time, Abraham was taken to an orphanage in Amsterdam. His mother, Sara, learned from the resistance what happened and managed to bring him back to Bussum where he was hidden by the Makkinje, Bakker and Snel families until liberation. After the war, the Veffer family emigrated to Canada and opened a florist. Helena van Weering, Dr Martens and Hendrika Beneker and her son Philippus also helped the Veffer family. All are recognised as Righteous Among the Nations. Yad Vashem recognised Dr. Boon as Righteous Among the Nations in May 2019. To date, 29,000 Righteous Among the Nations from over 50 nations worldwide Yad Vashem have been recognised.
Israel passes 9,000 Covid deaths Israel has passed 9,000 Covid-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic. Israel’s Health Ministry announced the news as the government tackles the Omicron variant. The latest death toll of 9,013 means one in 1,000 Israelis have succumbed to the deadly virus. Hebrew University researcher Prof. Doron Gazit told Radio103 FM that Israel was at the peak of infections but there were daily “dozens of fatalities”. The elderly has been particularly
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vulnerable with criticism of the Health Ministry in various quarters. “The Omicron wave has hit the geriatric population very hard, harder than many of the previous coronavirus waves,” Dr. Galit Kaufman, director of Beit Balev. “We need extra budgets, extra staff and the government isn’t providing them. They are not addressing the situation, and that makes it almost impossible for us to accept additional patients who should be transferred to us from hospitals.”
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Baharav-Miara landmark attorney general appointment BY ADAM MOSES
Gali Baharav-Miara is the first woman to be appointed attorney general by the Israeli government. Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar recommended Baharav-Miarawas, who was backed by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett for the prestigious post. She succeeds Avichai Mandelblit after a six-year term. Sa’ar described Baharav-Miara as the “most skilled and most experienced” candidate to be a legal advisor to the government. She has a “high level of professionalism and legal knowledge” for the post, he noted, adding that Baharav-Miara had the familiarity with the Justice Ministry and government ministries to make changes. “This is a day of a new beginning and such a day is always optimistic,” Sa’ar said at Tuesday’s ceremony. “The office of the attorney general has made a historic contribution to instilling the values of the rule of law in the public service in the State of Israel.” Amongst high profile cases for the new attorney general is former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s much-publicised corruption trial. Currently there are negotiations for a plea bargain. There is also a police espionage scandal where journalists and top politicians’ phones, including Netanyahu’s ‘inner circle’, were reportedly hacked by police without authorisation using spyware. Netanyahu said, “This is a dark day for
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the State of Israel. Without speaking of my own matter, which has wide implications, this matter concerns every single one of our citizens without exception.” Netanyahu has called for an independent commission of inquiry. Public Security Minister Omer Barlev has met with Bennett, Sa’ar and Baharav-Miara to discuss the matter. Bennett’s office has
Biden and Bennett to meet in Israel BY SIMCHA ABIR
US President Joe Biden is to meet Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in Israel this year. The White House confirmed the news following discussions between the leaders this week. Biden and Bennett addressed regional issues, Russia-Ukraine tensions, Iran’s nuclear program particularly JCPOA talks in Vienna. A White House statement confirmed the two leaders spoke about “shared security and other challenges in the Middle East region, including the threat posed by Iran and its proxies”. Biden stressed his “unwavering support” for Israel’s security. The White House added, “The President underscored his commitment to
expanding stability and partnerships across the Middle East region, as exemplified by the Abraham Accords, together with Israelis and Palestinians enjoying equal measures of security, freedom, and prosperity.” Bennett’s office welcomed Biden’s “steadfast support of Israel” especially American assistance with the Iron Dome missile defence system. Israel’s leader congratulated Biden on the US operation in Syria that resulted in the death of Islamic State leader Abu Ibrahim al-Quraishi and said the world was safer due to courageous US forces. During the raid, al-Qurayshi blew himself up with a suicide bomb, killing 13 people including his own family members. Bennett wrote on twitter: “The world
appointed a task force with Shin Bet and Mossad intelligence agencies to investigate allegations. Baharav-Miara has served the Justice Ministry, including heading the Tel Aviv Civil Division responsible for labour, land issues and West Bank Palestinian lawsuits against the State of Israel. Aside from major private cases she has served various commissions since 2015. Baharav-Miara served in IDF Intelligence during her army service. She is married to Zion Miara, has three children and lives in Givatayim, east of Tel Aviv. “I think there is a priority for a candidate who comes from outside the system, we need to start off with a clean slate,” Sa’ar said. “She represented Israel in 60% of all civil and administrative procedures conducted in the country. The extent of the procedures in which Baharav-Miara represented Israel is immense.” The public committee chaired by former Supreme Court President Asher Grunis submitted three names to the Cabinet at the request of Justice Minister Sa’ar. Bennett spoke at the start of the weekly Cabinet meeting. “This is one of the most important and sensitive appointments in the public service, and at this time, given the erosion of public confidence in law enforcement, there is an important opportunity here to maintain what needs to be maintained and to correct what needs to be corrected,” he explained.
“We need a good, strong and serious establishment that the public will trust. Moreover, the basic role of the attorney general is to assist the government in implementing its policy in the framework of the confines of the law. The government is here to govern, to function, to work for the benefit of the citizens of the state and to take the country forward.” Sa’ar added, “It is fitting to appoint a woman for the job for the first time in the state’s history. But I am not recommending appointing lawyer Baharav-Miara for this reason, but because she is the best and most fitting candidate and also has the most diverse and rich professional managerial experience.” The three candidates were Baharav-Miara, Deputy Attorney-General for International Affairs Roy Schondorf and Defence Ministry chief lawyer Itai Ofir. District Court Judge Michal Agmon-Gonen, Prof. Ariel Bendor, Dr. Aviad Bakshi, former Knesset chief legal adviser Eyal Yinon and Hebrew University of Jerusalem rector Barak Medin made the penultimate round. Former Chief Justice Asher Grunis chaired the committee, which included New Hope MK Zvi Hauser former Justice Minister Dan Meridor, Tami Olman of the Israel Bar Association and academic Ron Shapira. Sa’ar previously appointed state attorney Amit Aisman on a temporary basis for Mandelit.
is a safer place now that the leader of ISIS has been eliminated. I commend our great ally the United States and the brave American soldiers for executing this daring operation. We must continue the global fight against terror with strength and determination.” Gantz was on an official visit to Bahrain and said the operation was an “important message” to the Middle East”. Bicom noted Al-Qurayshi was the second leader of ISIS after replacing Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi who was killed in October 2019. It is unclear how his death will affect ISIS and who will take over. Channel 13 News reported at Israel assisted in intelligence for the operation. Bennett returned to Israel’s position with Iran at his weekly Cabinet meeting on Sunday. “The greatest threat against the State of Israel is Iran,” he said. “As the government, we are responsible for dealing with the Iranian nuclear program and, of course, we are monitoring the Vienna talks. Our position is well-known and clear. An agreement according to the apparent terms will damage the ability to deal with the nuclear program. Whoever thinks that an agreement will increase stability is mistaken.
It will temporarily delay enrichment but all of us in the region will pay a heavy, disproportionate price for it.” He added, “In recent weeks, precisely during the negotiations, Iran is increasing its aggression and repeatedly using terrorism in the region, as you all have seen. This is how you conduct negotiations, Tehran-style. We are currently closing gaps and building up Israel’s military strength for years and even decades to come. Israel will maintain freedom of action in any case, with or without an agreement. Every knowledgeable investor knows that investing in the Iranian regime, in the Iranian economy, is an unwise investment in both the long and intermediate terms.” Biden and Bennett’s conversation was the first since the climate conference in Glasgow following a meeting at the White House last summer. Bicom noted Bennett has assured the US his government won’t surprise them with action on the ground. This followed the US removing some sanctions for countries to cooperate with Iran on civilian nuclear projects at the end of last week. Bicom added that US and Israeli security advisers will main in close consultation over Iran.
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Gantz hails Bahrain visit
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Following the meeting at the Fleet HQ in Bahrain, Gantz said, “Deepening cooperation will enable us to maintain regional stability and to defend the common interests of Israel, the United States and Bahrain.” The delegation discussed challenges and opportunities for regional maritime security cooperation, with an emphasis on Israel’s repositioning to CENTCOM. The Israeli delegation toured the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole. Gantz said, “This strategic cooperation is critical in facing developing challenges in the region. Deepening cooperation will enable us to maintain regional stability and to defend the common interests of Israel, the United States and Bahrain. The bond between Israel and the US is one based on common interests and perhaps even more importantly on shared values. Our military cooperation is reflective of such. Having served as defence attaché to Washington and as the IDF’s Chief of Staff, I understand the meaning and weight of our strategic partnership. We will continue working together so that this region may prosper and enjoy peace, stability and security.” VADM Brad Cooper commented, “This visit highlights the importance of the U.S. 5th Fleet’s decades-long strategic relationship with Bahrain and expanding partnership with Israel. We are always at our best when we work together with our international partners.”
Legislation has been tabled that will limit a future Israeli Prime Minister serving the country for more than eight years in power. Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar presented the bill earlier this week. It has been advanced in the Knesset for ratification by MKs. The bill will return to parliament for a second and third reading to be passed into law despite reported criticism of it targeting former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The opposition leader is Israel’s longest-serving Premier as he served 15 years as head of the Cabinet over two non-successive terms. The bill forces a Prime Minister to step down after eight years in power or after serving two terms following two elections. The limit does not apply to past Premier’s so Netanyahu can return to power. The Likud Party have blasted the bill, claiming it is aimed at preventing Netanyahu returning for new term as Premier. Sa’ar is also attempting to advance a bill precluding anyone leading the country indicted for a crime with a minimum threeyear sentence or moral impropriety. Netanyahu is currently on trial for corruption. The ongoing case continues to make headlines. Netanyahu denies any wrongdoing. Currently there are negotiations for a plea bargain.
home. The event was attended by Colorado’s Gov. Jared Polis, Attorney General Philip Weiser, former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb, Colorado State’s Dafna Michaelson Jenet and former State Rep. Wilma Webb. Rabbi Ort had the honour of affixing the home’ mezuzah. The Orts are looking forward to hosting Shabbat programming, Jewish learning classes and social gatherings. “We hope to inspire Jewish students of AHEC to be the next generation of Jewish leaders in their communities and throughout the world, like The Golda Meir House Museum Golda Meir,” said Rabbi Ort. as acting head of the political department of Aura Ort hopes past and future Chabad events will grow in Meir’s merit. the Jewish Agency until the establishment of Israel’s fourth Prime Minister was born the State of Israel in 1948. Golda Mabovitch in Kiev (Ukraine) in 1898. In June 1948, Meir was appointed IsraWhen Golda was eight years old, her fam- el’s first ambassador to the Soviet Union. ily fled to the United States to escape per- Elected a Member of Knesset in 1949, she secution along with thousands of Russian served as Minister of Labour and National Jews. Raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she Insurance to 1956. Meir was appointed Minister of Foreign joined a Zionist youth movement, married Morris Myerson, and, in 1921, immigrated Affairs then as Secretary-General first of Mapai and then the newly formed ‘Alignto Palestine, joining Kibbutz Merhavia. Three years later the Meyersons moved to ment’, made up of three Labour factions. Jerusalem where Meir held positions in HisMeir succeed Prime Minister Levi Eshkol tadrut and became a member of its “inner following his death in 1969. In the October circle.” She replaced Moshe Sharett in 1946 ‘69 elections, she led her party to victory.
Shortly after taking office, there were military actions along the Suez Canal ending in a cease-fire agreement with Egypt eventually broken by the Yom Kippur War in 1973. As Prime Minister, Meir was respected and had an iron will. She demonstrated her leadership on many occasions, most notably after the Munich Olympics, when she ordered Mossad to hunt down the Black September leaders behind the murder of Israeli athletes. Cleared by the Agranat PHOTO: FLIKR Commission of Inquiry from direct responsibility for Israel’s unpreparedness for the ’73 war, she led her party to victory in that years’ elections before resigning in mid-1974. She withdrew from public life and wrote her memoirs, My Life, but was in the Knesset to greet Egyptian President Anwar Sadat on a historic visit to Jerusalem in November 1977. Meir died in December 1978, aged 80. Her former home was almost demolition but in 1988 the house was saved and transferred to the Auraria Campus, where it was restored and named a historic landmark in 1995.
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Defence Minister Benny Gantz has signed a historic MOU agreement with Bahrain. During his visit Gantz met with King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa at the royal palace. Gantz was hosted by Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa who is also Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister. And in a packed schedule met Commander in Chief, Field Marshal, Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and Minister of Defence Affairs, Abdullah Bin Hassan Al Noaimi. During the visit, Al Noaimi signed the defence MOU between the two countries at the Bahrain Defence Forces Headquarters in Manama. Ahmed Al Khalifa was present. Israel and Bahrain formalised defence relations a year after signing the Abraham Accords. The MOU framework supports future cooperation in intelligence and industrial collaboration. During his meeting with Hamad Al Khalifa, Gantz stressed the importance of the Israel-Bahrain relationship and welcomed His Majesty’s support for expanding ties. Gantz added that cooperation will strengthen the defence forces of both countries and contribute to regional security to emerging threats and terror groups in the region. “We have reached new heights today in
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Israel-Bahrain relations with the important meetings that took place and with the signing of the historic MOU,” he said. “We are building on the groundbreaking Abraham Accords and deepening ties between our nations. We have achieved an important defence agreement.”
Golda Meir museum rededicated BY DAVID SAFFER
Former Israel Prime Minister Golda Meir’s childhood home in Colorado has been rededicated to serve as a centre of Jewish learning. The Golda Meir House Museum in Denver, where Meir lived as a teenager, will host activities at the 150-acre Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC). Rabbi Yisrael Moshe and Aura Ort have looked after Jewish students as co-directors of Chabad Auraria Campus since 2005. Shared resources and facilities will be available at the University of Colorado, Denver Metropolitan State University of Denver and Community College of Denver. The museum has been designated a place of Jewish learning, social gatherings and inspiration. “Who would have thought that my son could get a Jewish education on the Auraria campus?” commented Israeli-born Colorado State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet at a dedication ceremony last month. “Not only is he getting one here, but he is taking part in the Sinai Scholars program in this very house, I couldn’t be happier.” The museum is the only residence in the United States that celebrates Meir’s life. Jewish artefacts include a mezuzah and tzedakah box used by Meir. At the rededication, Auraria Campus leaders honoured those who saved the historic
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Jewish Covid deaths approach 1,000 There have now been 996 Jewish funerals carried out where the deceased contracted Covid-19. Working with Jewish community’s burial boards, regional Jewish communities and the Jewish Small Communities Network all figures are reported to the Board of Deputies. The latest information represents a third consecutive week where the weekly figure has fallen. Covid-19 mortality in the Jewish community shows an improvement on last year. Whilst December 2021 to January 2022 saw 42 funerals where the deceased had contracted Covid-19, a similar period last year resulted in 255 funerals reported. The Board liaises with seven of the largest denominational burial boards including The Adath Yisroel, Federation of Synagogues, Spanish and Portuguese Sephardi Community and United Synagogue. The Board receives reports from regional communities or has accounted for them through the denominational boards covering a community. The indicator enumerates how many funerals were carried out by burial societies and communities where Covid-19 appeared on a death certificate of the deceased. Data covers deaths in hospitals and also in the wider community. When making comparisons of data, data separate to this indicator may not have similar parameters. Do not take successive figures as indicative of exact trend as smaller communities cannot report weekly.
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Shalom Wins Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists Blavatnik, Founder of Access Industries and Head of the Blavatnik Family FounA Ben-Gurion University of the Negev dation. “We honour these three outscientist for the first time has won a presstanding, innovative scientists for their tigious Blavatnik Awards for Young Scisignificant contributions and look forentists prize. ward to their future work and discoveries Prof. Menny Shalom of the Department in the years to come.” of Chemistry was recognised for new Nicholas B. Dirks, New York Academy types of low-cost materials for alternative of Sciences President, added, “Israel has energy sources. a long history of investing in academic science. As a result, Israel is now a thriving Materials are stable and can be used in the development of solar cells, batteries global centre of scientific research and and fuel cells. technological innovation.” PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA Ben-Gurion University of the Negev The Blavatnik Family Foundation, Professor David Harel, President of The New York Academy of Sciences and Isat early stages of their careers. Prizes are Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanirael Academy of Sciences and Humanities awarded to researchers aged up to 42 for ties, commented, “We are confident that the announced the laureates who each receive landmark work in Life Sciences, Chemistry present massive investment will yield signif$100,000. and Physical Sciences & Engineering. The icant benefits for the international scientific Additional Israeli laureates included 2022 Awards in Israel parallel accolades in community and will inspire future generaWeizmann Institute of Science Profs. Noam the United States and UK. tions of scientists to follow in the footsteps of A ceremony will be held at the Peres Centre this year’s Laureates, by leading humanity to Stern-Ginnosar and Ronen Eldan. Regarding the study of solar energy con- for Peace & Innovation in Tel Aviv-Jaffa on further magnificent breakthroughs.” version into fuel, Prof. Shalom approached June 8. There were 37 nominations from seven the problem through cost effective, easily Laureates will join young scientists across Israeli universities during the nomination synthesised and chemically stable materials Israel honoured since the launch of the period. Members of the Awards’ Scientific Advithat contain carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, awards in 2017. Laureates join the internasulphur and boron. Shalom found uses in tional scholars community totalling over 400 sory Council, which includes Nobel Laureapplications including photoelectrochemi- scientists around the world. ates, Prof. Aaron Ciechanover, Prof. David cal water splitting to hydrogen and oxygen, Each summer Laureates attend the an- Gross and Prof Sir Richard Roberts, along nual Blavatnik Science Symposium in New with Chairman of the Israel Space Agency batteries and photocatalysts. He said, “I want to thank all my former and York City hosted by the New York Academy Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, were invited to submit current group members and my mentors for of Sciences. nominations. walking with me along this exciting scientific “Israel’s remarkable science is led by Three distinguished juries composed of road. I have learned a lot from each one of brilliant young men and women who push leading scientists representing the disciplithem.” boundaries with discoveries that improve nary categories and led by Israel Academy The Blavatnik Awards recognise scientists lives and expand knowledge,” said Len members, selected the 2022 Laureates. BY ADAM MOSES
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Terror attack victim dies
ADL appoints Sheetz to head foundation
Holocaust survivor Naomi Pearlman has succumbed to injuries sustained during hostilities with Hamas last year when terrorists fired over 4500 rockets into Israel. Widowed in 2004, Pearlman was critically injured. She was living with her carer Soumya Santosh. Neither reached a bomb shelter when the rocket struck. Santosh, who was killed on impact. She
Boston lawyer Michael Sheetz has been appointed President of the Anti-Defamation League Foundation. Lead counsel for a number of civil rights groups Sheetz has been with ADL at local and national levels. The Foundation’s purpose is to promote and fund the mission of the ADL to fight the defamation of Jewish people. “At this critical time in our nation’s history, with antisemitism rising and increasing division across society, we are fortunate to have someone of Mike’s caliber leading our efforts to sustain and secure this organization’s future,” said ADL CEO Jonathan A. Greenblatt. “Mike’s leadership through the years has been invaluable and we deeply appreciate his taking on this important volunteer role.” “I am truly honoured to serve as President of the ADL Foundation, a key component in the lifeblood of ADL, one of America’s
is survived by her son in India. Born in Poland, Pearlman. fled with her parents during World War Two. They immigrated to Israel in 1950 and settled in Ashkelon. She is survived by two children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was laid to rest in Ashkelon Sunday afternoon.
Security forces kill terrorists proven today, once again, that there is no immunity for terrorists,” he said. Whoever Israel security forces killed three Palestini- harms us will be harmed.” an terrorists in a joint operation in the West Defence Minister Benny Gantz also conBank on Tuesday. gratulated security forces and said that seIt has been reported the suspects had curity had increased in the area. carried out at least four shooting attacks “We will continue our proactive operaagainst troops and West Bank settlers in tions, and we will thwart and catch anyone recent weeks. who tries to harm human life,” he said. Public Security Minister Omer Bar Lev Shin Bet said the men were armed when they were killed in a clash with security issued a statement backing IDF troops. forces. The military said in a statement that a No Israelis were harmed in the shooting. joint operation involving the IDF, police The dead were identified as Ibrahim anti-terror units and Shin Bet identified al-Nablusi, Adham Mabrouk and Moham- the squad responsible. med al-Dakhil. The latest attacks attributed to the terAll were members of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs rorists happened at the end of last month Brigade affiliated to Fatah. when a military vehicle came under fire in Prime Minister Naftali Bennett praised the West Bank. Troops at a checkpoint near the bravery of security forces. the settlement of Itamar were also targeted. “The Israel National Counter-Terrorism An incident occurred at a military post near Unit, ISAADVERT and theJAN IDF, our forces1 have Nablus. injuries were reported. HALFthe PAGE 2020:Layout 09/01/2020 16:04No Page 1 BY SIMCHA ABIR
most important civil rights organisations,” said Sheetz. “ADL’s core mission to fight antisemitism and promote civil rights for all people is even more relevant today than at any time in my 30 years with ADL.” Sheetz has served as an ADL volunteer since graduating law school. He has held many national roles, most recently a three-year term as co-chair of ADL’s Global Leadership Council, the organisation’s leadership engagement body. Sheetz co-led a team representing ADL and civil rights groups that resulted in a Massachusetts federal judge upholding the Boston school system’s new admission policy for exam schools. The victory will enhance racial, socioeconomic and geographical diversity in prestigious public high schools. Sheetz officially began his three-year term as foundation president this month.
WJC back Lipstadt for US Senate World Jewish Congress has called for historian Dr. Deborah Lipstadt to be on the US Senate as Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. A prolific author, Lipstadt won a landmark libel case in Britain brought by Holocaust denier David Irving. She is Dorot Professor of Modern Jewish History and Holocaust Studies at Emory University in Atlanta.
“There is no one better qualified,” said World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder. “She brings a deep understanding of antisemitism and real-world experience to the position.” WJC Vice President Maram Stern added, “We desperately need her leadership and her powerful voice in the international arena.”
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AJR releases Kindertransport survey
BY LEAH WAXLER
The Association of Jewish Refugees has released new data of its survey, Making New Lives in Britain. The document records the background, journey to Britain, reception and experiences of Kindertransport children. The 2007 survey was published in a statistical database. The enhanced version includes accompanying notes from respondents. The survey is available on the AJR website. “This survey remains the only comprehensive Two children on the Kindertransport historical study of the Kindertransport,” said AJR Chief Executive who pioneered the project and Bertha LeverMichael Newman. It has always garnered ton, who did so much to bring Kinder tomuch interest from the academic world and gether, and Tom Heinersdorff, who provided we are sure this newly enhanced resource technical expertise.” will prove invaluable to those researching Gina Burgess-Winning, who transcribed this unique episode in history.” and formatted notes in 2007 said, “I am so Newman added, “We are grateful to every- pleased that at long last the notes and stories one who made this happen, both by working will be accessible. It was a fascinating and on the original survey results and processing very moving process typing them all up at the additional notes now. In particular we are the beginning of my own Holocaust research grateful to the late Hermann Hirschberger, journey.”
The AJR has produced an audio-visual testimony archive, Refugee Voices. The collection of 250 filmed interviews is a legacy of refugees to enhance Holocaust research. AJR’s’ ‘My Story’ project tells life stories of Jewish refugees and Holocaust survivors through life story books. They offer tools for reminiscence to raise awareness of the Holocaust and Nazi oppression. World Jewish Relief was instrumental in organising the rescue of 10,000 children from Nazi Europe. Immediately after Kristallnacht, CBF founders Lionel De Rothschild and Chaim Weizmann, together with a small delegation of prominent British Jews including Lord Samuel, Lord Bearsted, Chief Rabbi Dr Joseph Hertz and Neville Laski, met Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain to appeal for help in rescuing children from the Nazis by bringing them to Britain. They proposed financial support, education and training, and asked for German travel documents and British visas to be
waived to expedite the mission. Chamberlain wasn’t keen initially, but Home Secretary Sir Samuel Hoare raised it in Cabinet where Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, backed it, believing the positive action could bring America as allies in the fight against the Nazis. On November 21 1938, Parliament agreed for an unlimited number of child refugees to be given temporary refuge in Britain so long as there was no recourse to public funds. A travel permit would be issued to eliminate the need for formal documents. With funding from the CBF, the Children’s Inter-Aid Committee and Society of Friends (Quakers) swung into action, and on December 2nd, the first trainload of 200 children arrived at Harwich. The Movement for the Care of Children from Germany (MCCG) oversaw the rescue effort. The Jewish Refugee Committee, a branch of the CBF, took children over the age of 16 and helped with training and employment whilst the MCCG placed younger children with families. Between December 1938 and September 1939, 10,000 children were brought to safety. After the war, MCCG was absorbed into the Jewish Refugee Committee who took care of ongoing welfare needs of Kindertransport children. WJR has digitised records of children who came on the Kindertransport.
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Earth Poetica exhibition launched BY ADAM MOSES
Beverly Barkat has opened her newest solo exhibition in Israel at the Israel Aquarium in Jerusalem. The exhibition, Earth Poetica, centers around a sphere built from wrought iron with 180 panels that sparkle in the light. The detailed colourful globe, created by Barkat, of earth’s land and oceans is made up of waste thrown on the ground and tangled in the seas. For three years Barkat has collected plastic litter from home, abroad, family and friends. Her studio in Jerusalem is packed with wrappers, cartons, bottles and bags from Israel and overseas. As news of her work has grown, boxes of plastic waste have arrived at her home. “I was haunted by the images that I saw on a television documentary about plastic waste,” she said. “There were impoverished children searching for ‘treasure’ among piles of plastic waste on the beach. The image was so strong and has stayed with me. Is this the beautiful earth that we are leaving for our children? Is this our legacy, planet Earth covered by plastic waste? Plastic pollution is one of the critical problems we face today. As an artist, I express my emotions and views visually. I wanted to make the beauty of planet Earth visible while at the same time showing very clearly the problem for which
Earth Poetica by Beverly Barkat
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we are all responsible.” Earth Poetica is a personal and collective depiction by the artist of the present and future on planet Earth. It is original and been critically acclaimed. “It is a timely artistic response to the global issue of plastic pollution,” commented
Raffaella Frascarelli, Scientific Director of the Nomas Foundation art foundation in Rome and curator of the exhibition. Through openings, visitors can look into the globe where they can identify plastic everyday items. According to the Israel Ministry of
Environmental Protection, everyone in Israel creates 1.7 kg of waste every day and 612 kg waste annually. A study by the MacArthur Foundation found by 2025 oceans will contain a ton of plastic for every ton of fish, and by 2050 the amount of plastic will exceed fish due to 10 million tons of plastics. Plastic in oceans causes $13 billion ecological damage a year. ‘Micro-plastics’ in water cause more harm. The findings presents a threat to public health around the world. In Barkat’s Earth, five plastic islands illustrate patches in the North and South Atlantic, North and South Pacific and Indian ocean. “Because about 60% of the plastic islands are composed of refuse from fishing nets, the islands on my globe are also made of fishing nets, explained Barkat. She added that patches are larger than their actual area on the globe as islands continue to grow. The Israel Aquarium hopes to attract different types especially children to learn about the planet. Earth Poetica allows viewers to see both sides of earth offering a complete picture of the challenges faced by society. The exhibit will be on display in Jerusalem for six months. Negotiations are taking place for exhibitions in major cities around the world before a final display at the World Trade Center in New York.
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As annual antisemitic incidents goes over 2,000 – should we be concerned? OPINION PIECE BY DR DAVE RICH, DIRECTOR OF POLICY AT THE COMMUNITY SECURITY TRUST
The record total of 2,255 anti-Jewish hate incidents reported to CST last year is a shocking number. It is the first time we have ever seen over 2,000 incidents in a single year and a massive increase from the year before. However, it would be a mistake to just look at the numbers. Every antisemitic incident is an attack on a Jewish person, or on our whole Jewish community. Every day, CST’s incidents team takes calls from people who have been abused, threatened or traumatised, often by random strangers or sometimes by people they know, just because they are Jewish. It might be Jewish schoolchildren picked on by their classmates because they are Jewish; or Jewish students singled out and held responsible for whatever it is that Israel is accused of doing that week. Perhaps
it is someone who has seen antisemitic graffiti near to their home and is left wondering whether one of their neighbours is responsible. The record total includes ordinary Jewish people targeted with abuse by people who cannot stand the idea of a community that looks, dresses and prays differently from themselves; and it includes conspiracy theories that circulate on social media about Jews being responsible for Covid-19. All these people, and more, come to CST for help. Our incidents team has specialist victim support training and helps people report antisemitic hate crimes to the police. We advise about giving police statements,
liaise with the police to keep track of their investigations, and accompany witnesses to court. Our 24/7 emergency number means we can take calls at all hours of day and night, and our national security control centre provides CCTV evidence from Jewish locations across the country. We also have a full-time campus team who go around the country ensuring Jewish students have the support they need when facing antisemitism. Some people who come to CST need help with an employer, a trade union, a housing association or some other third party. They might want to put their story to
The record total includes ordinary Jewish people targeted with abuse by people who cannot stand the idea of a community that looks, dresses and prays differently from themselves.
the media to raise awareness of antisemitism in Britain today. Whatever victims of antisemitism want, we will help them reach the best solution for them so that they can put their experience of antisemitism behind them. Sometimes, though, when people call CST to report an antisemitic incident they don’t want to involve anyone else. They just want to tell their story to a friendly voice, someone from the community who understands what they are saying and how it feels. And if they need additional specialised support, we have a team of experienced professionals who provide psychological and emotional support on a voluntary basis for anyone who is suffering additional trauma as a result of an antisemitic incident. This work can put tremendous strain on CST’s incidents team. During the conflict in Israel and Gaza last May, we had to draft in extra staff to cope with the huge rise in calls and reports of incidents. But it is at the core of CST’s mission: not just to fight antisemitism, but to ensure that our Jewish community has the right to life a full, safe and confident Jewish life.
Why the constant apologies? OPINION PIECE BY ROBERT FESTENSTEIN
Just over a week ago Amnesty International released a report entitled ‘Israel’s apartheid against Palestinians’ with a sub heading of ‘Cruel system of domination and crime against humanity’. The one-sided nature of the 280 page document leaps from the pages. The allegation of apartheid not only is demonstrably false, it undermines the true nature of the South African regime in the years before Nelson Mandela became president. This report is not about human rights, nor about injustice concerning Palestinians. It is an all too obvious attack on the very existence of Israel. Often in life, the measure of an individual or organisation is how they respond to events, whether they be tragic or joyous. The responses from various Jewish organisations in the UK demonstrate that the concept of Jewish Guilt has now expanded to include Israel. It would be reasonable to expect most groups to issue straightforward and robust rejections of the report.
Those on the left claiming to be progressive and representative predictably continue to issue their shrill criticism of Israel. This to some extent was to be expected. What was not expected was the joint statement from the Board of Deputies and Jewish Leadership Council. Their condemnation of the report was well articulated and made sense. What did not make sense was why it was felt necessary to make a concession which largely looks and feels like an apology. The report is yet another example of the demonisation of the Jewish state. Why then include the sentence: ‘Regrettably, inequality and discrimination exist in all democracies, and that includes in Israel. We support all sincere efforts to address such disparities’. By using this sentence the teeth of the condemnation
are blunted and the message is clearly sent that the BoD/JLC have their own problems with Israel. Then, to make matters worse, further down in the statement it states: ‘The quicker serious Israeli-Palestinian negotiations are resumed, the sooner a lasting peace can be achieved’. What negotiations? There have been no negotiations for years and despite obvious attempts by Israel to re-ignite them the Palestinian Authority and Hamas have refused to come to the table. It is certain that the BoD/JLC are fully aware of this, so why insert a phrase which implies that to some extent Israel is responsible for the lack of peace talks? The answer is simple. It’s all about the audience. There is still a view that it is important to woo the left in the wider community, hence the concession and
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the reference to peace talks. The idea seems to be that if we apologise for Israel’s conduct and pledge allegiance to the Two State Solution, the hatred of Israel from the left will melt away and all will be well. Only it won’t. The words will be used against us and the statement’s aim of responding to Amnesty International will be compromised. There is a time and a place to make concessions and refer to the peace process, an open and frank discussion with Muslim leaders in the UK perhaps. When an organisation with the reach of Amnesty International produces a document intent on undermining the legitimacy of the only Jewish state in the world, the response should have been direct and unequivocal. Anything less is not only weak, but plays into the hands of our enemies. The Jewish community deserves better. Robert Festenstein is a practising solicitor and has been the principal of his Salford based firm for over 20 years. He has fought BDS motions to the Court of Appeal and is President of the Zionist Central Council in Manchester which serves to protect and defend the democratic State of Israel.
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13 Year old Amitai celebrates 2 years of volunteering 13 year old Amitai Bloom has been volunteering at the GIFT Hub every week for the past 2 years, packing food support parcels together with his family and family friends. Marshall Hoffman GIFT Hub Manager said -“It’s great to have Amitai at the Hub, he’s so enthusiastic, helpful and just comes in & gets on with it; he’s a real inspiration.” Amitai told us “I’ve really enjoyed coming every week to pack food bags, seeing what GiFT does and really appreciating how many people are less fortunate than us.” Yael Bloom, Amitai’s mother said ‘Thank you GIFT for giving me & my family the opportunity to learn the true meaning of chesed. It’s very humbling packing food support parcels for families who are struggling to put food on the table for their children.” GIFT’s mission is to enable and inspire lifelong giving. GIFT is currently looking for volunteers to deliver food support parcels to various locations around London; to prepare food at its Giving Kitchen on a Wednesday in North West London; to do telephone & in person befriending and Helping Hand to support the elderly and families with young children & is also looking for tutors. To sign up to volunteer with GIFT, contact volunteer@jgift.org
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Young Patrons Dinner raises £150,000
Recently, 450 young people came together for the first time in two years at Jewish Care’s largest ever Young Patrons Dinner. Raising £150,000 for our vital services, this was a true demonstration of the dedication our younger supporters have for Jewish Care. The dinner, held at The Londoner, focused on the impact Jewish Care makes on more than 10,000 lives each week, and specifically the work of Jewish Care’s Holocaust Survivors’ Centre. Following a short video explaining the work of the Holocaust Survivors’ Centre, which is the only place of its kind anywhere in the UK, supporting more than 300 survivors and refugees through a specific programme of social, cultural and therapeutic activities, guests heard a moving speech from Holocaust Survivor, Ivor Perl BEM. Ivor regularly attends Jewish Care’s Holocaust Survivors’ Centre and lives at Jewish Care’s Selig Court Retirement Living apartments. Ivor spoke about his experiences and the importance of being able to stay connected to others. Ivor said, “At every difficult point in my life, Jewish Care has been there for me. It started in 1945 when I was just 13 years old. I was sent here after being liberated from Auschwitz where many of my family, including my parents, had perished. I was young and scared – I couldn’t speak a word
Members of Jewish Care’s Young Patrons Committee with Ivor Perl BEM of Jewish Care’s Holocaust Survivors’ Centre
of English, a stranger in a country that was so far away from my home in Hungary, and I desperately missed my family. Alone and in despair, it was the predecessor of Jewish Care, the Jewish Welfare Board, which took me in – I don’t know what I would have done without them. They gave me somewhere to live, fed me and taught me a trade I learnt for life – they gave me a start in life and showed me such warmth, support and Jewish Care when I needed them the most. I will never forget the kindness they showed me. They were my family. Years later and back on my feet, I was blessed with happiness when I met my wife Rhoda, I was completely in love, and we
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went on to raise four wonderful children. However, the memories of the Holocaust never leave you and talking about it with my family brought back many traumatic moments, so what followed was me becoming a member of the Holocaust Survivors’ Centre many years ago and sadly in this time my dear late wife Rhoda receiving a diagnosis of severe dementia, which meant Jewish Care again stepped in and cared for her in what was then known as Lady Sarah Cohen House until she sadly passed away. I’ve since moved to Selig Court in order to be closer to the centre, and I find myself here at 89 years of age saying again how in
the hardest of times during the pandemic, they were there for me again and why the centre is so important to me and others.” The Young Patrons Dinner fell the day before Ivor’s 90th birthday. Guests sung a very moving rendition of “happy birthday” to Ivor as he was presented with a cake. Rob Sher, Chair, Young Jewish Care said: “It’s fantastic to see a record breaking 450 people here tonight after two years without the Young Patrons Dinner. Whether guests were hearing about Jewish Care for the first time or are already a young patron, volunteer, or part of a committee, we are so grateful for their generous contributions.” Adam Overlander-Kaye, Director of Fundraising and Community Engagement said: “We are delighted that so many young people care so deeply about Jewish Care and the services we provide. After two years of not being able to hold the dinner, we were so pleased that there were so many young people who came out to show their support for Jewish Care. These young people are the future of our community and Jewish Care, and we are extremely grateful for their generous contributions and donations last night.” To donate to Jewish Care, please visit jewishcare.org/donate or call 020 8922 2600.
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WJR’s ‘Make a World of Difference 2022’ conference Earlier this month, World Jewish Relief’s virtual annual fundraising event Make a World of Difference 2022 took more than 800 guests around the world to meet individuals the charity has supported to transform their lives this past year. The event, which raised in excess of £1 million, was hosted by BBC journalist and broadcaster Yalda Hakim, who interviewed Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, and The Chief Rabbi being interviewed by Yalda Hakim also included a musical performance from desperately for a safe haven, for a country renowned violinist and composer Max- that will take us in, looking for work and im Vengerov and a unique recital from looking for dignity’. He recalled how a visit former UK poetry slam champion Adam to a World Jewish Relief project providing Kammerling. medical and other urgent relief to refugees Yalda Hakim is an Afghan refugee whose in Adomeni (on the border of Greece and family fled the Soviet-occupied country North Macedonia) was ‘one of the most when she was 6 months old. She opened poignant moments’ of his Chief Rabbinate. the evening by paying tribute to the people Maxim Vengerov shared a message of who reached out to her family in their early support for World Jewish Relief’s work. years as refugees in Australia, and whose He expressed how growing up in a Jewish ‘kindness has never been forgotten’. As family in Russia he knew what it meant such, she understands the charity’s drive to be a minority, and the value his family to assist refugees arriving in the UK today placed on reaching out and helping others. He performed a beautiful rendition of as they find work and rebuild their lives. In an exclusive interview with Chief Liebesleid Fritz, by Kreisler, from his home. Rabbi Mirvis, he shared with Yalda Hakim During 2021 World Jewish Relief changed how we as Jews ‘know perhaps more than the lives of 115,000 people in 21 countries, any other people what it means to be on and throughout the evening guests were the road, to be homeless, to be looking transported to meet just three of these
individuals in Moldova, Rwanda, and here in the UK. They were reminded of the continued isolation and loneliness experienced by older people as the pandemic rages on, as well as the barriers to finding employment for young Genocide survivors in Rwanda and Syrian refugees here in the UK. Thanks to the charity’s global projects, these people have not had to face their hardships alone. World Jewish Relief’s Chair Maurice Helfgott spoke movingly about his recent trip to the charity’s projects in Turkey supporting Uyghur refugees who have fled China’s campaign of surveillance and persecution targeting their community. He described meeting four teenage girls who had come to the project to learn Turkish. They had lost their fathers, their homes, and left everything they knew behind to start new lives. He couldn’t help but think of his father Sir Ben Helfgott in that moment, whom World Jewish Relief brought over to the UK aged 16 having been orphaned during the Holocaust. He shared his father’s story with the girls and said ‘I don’t mind admitting that I shed a few tears’ as he did so. This is the World Jewish Relief story. As their mantra goes, ‘We helped refugees in the 1930s and 40s because they were Jewish. We help refugees today because we are Jewish.’ Trustee Hilda Worth emphasised how as the organisation’s reach broadens, they
will never forget their ‘deep-rooted promise’ to assist older Jewish people in eastern Europe, many of them part of the Survivor Generation. Last year World Jewish Relief met the daily needs of 10,809 older Jews in Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova and Georgia, ensuring they had warm, safe homes with hot water, companionship, and were part of the Jewish communities that the charity has helped rebuild. Their commitment to this largely forgotten client group is uncompromising. This year, World Jewish Relief anticipates a colossal task ahead. With thousands of older people vulnerable and reliant upon them to stay warm, healthy, and avoid loneliness, with the biggest refugee crisis of our times upon us, and with climate-related disasters and armed conflict on the rise, they must be ready to respond to unexpected events at a moment’s notice. They have the expertise to do this well, but they cannot do it without the help of the Jewish community. This year they expect to need to reach at least 115,000 people in more than 20 countries, at a cost of £6 million. They made a compelling appeal for the Jewish community to give generously, joining them as they rise to this challenge. If you were unable to join, you can watch Make a World of Difference 2022 now on World Jewish Relief’s YouTube channel. You can still donate at www.worldjewishrelief.org/mawod22.
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LSJS graduate Camille steps successfully into training BY DAVID SAFFER
London School of Jewish Studies is renowned for training teachers across Jewish primary and secondary schools. LSJS provides different access points into teaching whether it’s for graduates wanting to be teachers, candidates looking for a career change, older people getting into teaching, teachers in schools who haven’t qualified or people that want to be Jewish Studies teachers. Candidates are from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. Camille Compton decided to become a teacher 12 months ago after working in the Jewish charity sector for two decades. Completing the teacher training programme during the Covid-19 pandemic has been no easy task but Camille graduated last year, the ceremony took place last month, and she is now working at Independent Jewish Day School (IJDS) in Hendon. Camille, who is married to Michael and lives in Edgware, had been a volunteer with British Emunah for over 20 years including two terms as Chairman. The mum of three was also a member of the Trustees and on the executive committee. “I have always cared about the welfare and education of children and set-up the Emunah Mother Daughter Bat mitzvah Tour and a programme to raise money to bring vulnerable teenagers in Emunah centres to the UK to experience life in a Jewish home in the UK and to show them they are valued,” Camille recalled. “In January 2020, I spent the afternoon as a guest artist in a year five class at IJDS. I had done this previously but, on this occasion, as I sat in my car on the journey home, I had a light bulb moment when I realised I had really enjoyed myself and could see myself teaching.” Shortly after the ‘light bulb moment’ Covid-19 hit and by late spring Camille realised this feeling was not going away. “We all had lots of choices to make and mine was to turn the time into something productive, so I applied to LSJS to join their SCITT programme,” she recalled. Despite having a degree in Humanities and Art History, her O’ Level grades in Maths and Science were not high enough for the course so she spent the summer cramming and passing both GCSEs. “The application process for the training programme was simple, we all had to pass tests and an interview to be accepted,” recalled Camille. “LSJS were extremely supportive and despite Covid-19 restrictions and sitting tests on Zoom I earned my place on the course and was ready to start teacher training in September 2020. “The summer had been difficult, living and breathing maths and science, and I went straight into LSJS training with lectures at the LSJS campus and via
Camille Compton receives her graduation certificate from LSJS' Joanne Greenaway
Camille graduated last year, the ceremony took place last month, and she is now working at Independent Jewish Day School (IJDS) in Hendon. Zoom with the University of Roehampton. It was intensive, and the workload was heavy as we were all attending our placements and studying simultaneously. I spent a couple of weeks at Mathilda Marks and Wolfson Hillel but spent most of the term in years two and five at IJDS.” In January 2021, another long lockdown began. Camille was placed at Edgware Primary School working with children of key workers and vulnerable children. “It was extremely challenging physically and mentally,” she recalled. “The classrooms were freezing cold as we had to keep the windows and doors open and teaching online and in person simultaneously was exhausting. I had a ‘bubble’ of children from years three, four, five and six which created further issues educationally and socially. When all the
children returned to school things settled down again and I continued in year four at Edgware Primary until the end of term. After Pesach I returned to year five at IJDS which was fabulous as I was reunited with the children I had started with.” How does Camille look back on her Covid-19 experience and becoming a teacher through LSJS? “It has been fulfilling and exhausting,” she said. “Continual staff shortages due to the virus and continually changing regulations has meant we have all had to be flexible. My technology skills have improved immensely but all the extra work of teaching live in the classroom while teaching those at home remotely has added extra pressures for all teachers. “In terms of the yearlong course, six of us bonded nicely. Having the support and
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friendship of the other students was an important part of the training. It was particularly useful to share experiences and discuss the academic side of things. It was just unfortunate that much of the time we were interacting remotely on Zoom. The essay submissions were quite pressured but with the help of Helena Miller at LSJS we all got through it. She was good at proofreading our essays and pointing us in the right direction. There was lots of homework, course work and essay writing in addition to lesson planning for placements. Creating a file on Teacher’s Standards was very time consuming, especially collecting the evidence required. “From a practical point of view, studying with LSJS ensured I didn’t have a clash of work-homelife during Shabbat or over the Chaggim. During uncertain times being with a group of like-minded people was helpful and so was being given the opportunity to experience working in a Jewish and secular environment. Learning remotely has had its positive and negatives. I didn’t have to travel to Roehampton but missed the interaction of fellow students, it isn’t the same on Zoom and access to sources was restricted to the books I could buy or access online. “When I started my training there had been a changeover of staff at LSJS and Jillian Dunstan was new to the role. The whole Covid-19 education experience was a learning curve for us all and she really had her work cut out with the constant changes.” Camille said that LSJS offered support and advice in applying for work and she was fortunate to be offered a position at IJDS. “I began working immediately with Year 5 and love being in the classroom,” she noted. “There is more administrative work to deal with than I imagined but I enjoy watching the children grow and learn new things. It is so fulfilling when a child is excited about what they are learning. The highlight of my career so far was last week when a pupil arrived in school with a card they had made at home which said ‘Best Ever’ on the outside and when it unfolded revealed the word ‘teacher’ in the middle.” Lastly, what tips does Camille have for wannabee teachers? “Be prepared for lots of work outside the timetable to begin with so choose a time in your life to do it when it is convenient,” she said. “You need to be totally focussed and dedicated during the training year without too many distractions. Be realistic about your expectations, there will be good days and there will be less-good days.” LSJS offers a range of training courses to get your career in teaching started. To find out more and details on bursaries please visit www.lsjs.ac.uk or call 0208 203 6427.
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From the front line… Trying times indeed. NHS - please try harder!
BY JACQUELINE CURZON We are living in a society where obesity is fast becoming a national epidemic. Many people ultimately have to resort to weight loss surgery with gastric bands etc, but some good news is on the horizon. A new weight loss injection has proved to be as effective as a gastric band, and is scheduled to be prescribed by the NHS, which is expected to give the green light to a drug called Wegovy, a once-weekly injection which acts as an appetite suppressant. Trials found an average weight loss of almost 2.5 stone for those put on it, compared with those given a placebo. Those taking part lost an average of 20% of their total body weight, and the recommendation is expected to indicate this treatment to those with a BMI of 30 - if they’ve been referred for specialist help, or to anybody with a BMI of 35 or more. Manufacturer Novo Nordisk said the treatment should be taken alongside changes in diet and exercise habits. Rachel Batterham, Professor of obesity, diabetes and endocrinology at UCLH, said the results were a major breakthrough for improving the health of people with obesity, and no other drug has come close to producing this level of weight loss. She said it ’really is a game changer.’ Britain has some of the worst rates in the western world with two of every three adults now overweight or obese. US research found that an extra hour’s sleep could also cut calorie intake by around 270 calories a day, which is the equivalent of around three chocolate digestive biscuits, so over a period of three years this could lead to an additional weight loss of 26lb, according to researchers from the University of Chicago in their study in JAMA Internal Medicine. Cancer is still a big casualty in the covid portfolio. Even as we await a proposed Covid enquiry, the extraordinary toll and cost of lockdown and other pandemic measures has become very clear. It has recently been reported in the Telegraph that almost 90,000 cancer cases are likely to have progressed to non survivable stages, after millions of patients missed out on referrals, with oncologists noting that ‘a deadly timebomb of unnecessary cancer deaths has built up.’ The government has this week announced a major initiative to chop waiting lists for testing and treatment, partly by rolling out rapid diagnostic clinics into community facilities such as shopping centres and football clubs. One day….. perhaps. Sajid Javid, the Health Secretary said in a speech at the Francis Crick Institute, that Britain’s survival rates lag far too far behind those of other countries, as he launched an eight week call for evidence to inform a 10 year cancer strategy. I reported at least 18 months ago that Britain’s track record on cancer treatments was absolutely
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lamentable, particularly for cancers such as the one I have. The Health Secretary hopes that more than 100 centres will open over the next year and the plan is to offer up to 9 million scans and other checks initially on an appointment basis. Currently 55% of patients with cancer are diagnosed in early stages when it’s easy to treat. Javid said he wanted to go further than this, to achieve this for 75% of patients by 2028. Research suggests that every four week’s delay in treatment cuts survival rates by 10%, and in my own case having had to wait an astonishing 12 weeks to begin treatment potentially reduced my curative treatment chances by 30%. Patient responsibility and taking the NHS monopoly to task is key to delivering a future of medicine to a now aging population with more complex needs, but without crippling the nation’s finances. But just going back to the cancer statistics for a moment, while very little was known of the novel coronavirus, the human costs of cancer were obvious to all. Who of course would dare argue and challenge a government dedicated to lockdown and other attendant Covid restrictions? Let’s hope that we are never put in this invidious position again, for like the 90,000 mentioned above, it could again come too late. Professor Karol Sikora, one of the world's leading experts on cancers, said this attempt by Javid is ‘total rubbish’ and says it is never going to happen, adding that his colleagues in Europe laugh when he explains a potential cancer patient might be seen in two weeks. ’British people have such low expectations. In France, Germany and Italy you would be seen the next day. Our system isn’t much cheaper, but yields far poorer results.’ Instead of the community diagnostic hubs being promised, Professor Sikora says we have to smarten up the diagnostic system,
mapping endoscopy, biopsy and work out how to best staff them, using CT and MRI with ruthless efficiency, working weekends, through the night and using private hospitals like we failed to do during lockdown. We have to do something within a month if we’re going to make any dent in cancer survival.’ This will be the true life and death for the people of Britain. I read this week that various recruitment drives for NHS Trusts have spent millions going to overseas countries to try and cover their staffing shortfall. Managers have found their way to the Philippines from where, I noticed as an inpatient, the bulk of the lower paid nursing staff are indigenously from. Now one has to ask at the wisdom of spending enormous amounts of money on a bit of a jolly holiday, when they could simply advertise and use zoom?! They recruit nurses who feel that they’ve been brought in to essentially change bedpans. This is not a flippant remark, but comes from the mouths of current staff, some of whom shared with me the appalling salaries they are brought in on. Often they are several pay bands lower than other trained staff because of a need to level up to UK pay grades, but they accept this to escape poverty and access welfare benefits. On the flip side, they are by and large the friendliest and most genuine of people, who approach you with a sphygmomanometer and a smile. It's a further ongoing disgrace that the Britain is one of the few countries in the world that doesn’t bill patients from foreign countries, effectively costing us millions a year whilst the fat-cat NHS managers on eye watering salaries make no effort to recover this. A recent case underlining this was that of Romanian Dorinel Cojanu, who cut his hand whilst trying to murder his wife, and was awarded £17,500 after suing the NHS for ‘criminal negligence.’ Doubtless he had legal aid paid by the taxpayers. Lawyers argued that the failure of a London hospital to perform reconstructive surgery soon enough on his 2 fingers, left their client with ‘life changing injuries.’ Like a burglar claiming compensation for breaking a leg whilst being chased off your property. It’s nonsense! You would’ve thought that prevarication in cancer treatment could be classed the absolute ‘life changing’ injury (death), but yet we seem to happily treat and variously pay out to terrorists, criminals, murderers etc in addition to medical travel tourists, where people come to have specialist treatment, surgery or give birth, and then do a quick runner. So spare a thought for them should you find yourself in Spain, Italy, Romania, America and Australia, in fact practically anywhere else, paying your bill. There’s no such thing as a ‘free fix.’
For those of us who thought we had large families you’re in for a little bit of a shock here, because it’s recently come to light that a family born to James and Alice Giles of Canterbury, managed to send 10 of their sons to the Great War of 1914 -1918. Their sons were only some of the 19 children of the Giles family, it not being clear if the remaining 9 were daughters. The sons who fought on the front included George (b.1881) who joined the Navy (d.1947); Arthur (b.1885) enlisted in the Royal East Kent Regiment (the Buffs), and then in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (killed in action 1917); Herbert (b.1888) took part in operations in Pakistan then moved to Canada; James Amos (b.1889) emigrated to Canada in 1808 (d.1920); Albert Harry (b.1890) emigrated to Canada (d.1976); Frederick (b.1891) served in the Grenadier Guards and CEF, (killed in action 1916); Harry (b.1892) emigrated to Canada (killed in action 1918); Amos Mark (b.1894) emigrated to Canada (d.1960); Verney Richard (b.1897) enlisted in the Territorial Force (d.1979) and Stanley (b.1899) who claimed to be 19 when he enlisted with the Buffs aged 15 (d.1978). Stanley was able to get away with enlisting underage as he was 5’11” at the age of 15 and served for 300 days on the Western front with the Buffs before his mother was able to get him discharged. He then re-enlisted with the Grenadier Guards on his 18th birthday and survived the war. I’m blown away. A spokesman for the Guinness World Records said, ‘we don’t have a current record holder for the most siblings to serve in WW1, and the Giles family would be welcome to apply for this title.’ Now for a little conundrum. When is a Jew not a Jew? According to Dame Maureen Lipman it is when a Jew is played by a non-Jew. Dame Helen Mirren, who is cast as Golda Meir in the forthcoming biopic Golda, came under criticism for reasons of ethnicity, to which Mirren rightly responded, ‘if someone who’s not Jewish can’t play Jewish, should someone who is Jewish play someone who is not Jewish?’ I feel that this shows a very narrow attitude from Lipman, for not only has Helen Mirren demonstrated a consummate range of character portrayals, including the Queen - and of course, she’s not royalty - but nobody made the same fuss, unless I’m mistaken, when Sir Ben Kingsley was cast as Gandhi - Kingsley being of mixed parentage. Nor was there any furore when Kingsley portrayed Itzhak Stern in Schindler’s List, a film in which he played his Jewish role convincingly, plausibly and expertly. Not bad for an actor who is 50% Indian and 100% a Quaker. So, to end the argument for the two Dames, I feel a good actor or actress transcends religion and race. You go, Dame Helen. Love Jacqueline x
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Rhubarb Oat Muffins Wow - these are an any time snack: a breakfast treat, mini dessert or perfect to add to your lunch box. Rhubarb is now in season, an unusual vegetable that is very often referred to as a fruit. The slightly sour flavour of the rhubarb works well with the caramelised brown sugar that is added with the oats, coconut, and lemon juice to these muffins. And….. you can make this gluten free and it is vegan and nut free too!
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You will need a 12-hole muffin tray. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Makes: 12 small muffins Ingredients 250g chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb 160g brown sugar, divided in half 4 tablespoons water, divided 1 teaspoon lemon juice 25g corn flour 100g rolled oats (gluten free optional) 80g plain flour 50g shredded coconut 1/2 teaspoon salt 40g melted non-dairy margarine Method 1. In a large saucepan, combine the rhubarb, 80g brown sugar, 3 tablespoons water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. 2. Combine the cornflour and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into rhubarb mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside. 3. In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, coconut, salt and remaining brown sugar. Stir in non-dairy margarine rhubarb and mix well to combine.
4. Take a heaped tablespoon and insert into the cup cases. Level out the mixture so that it is evenly distributed. 5. Bake at 185° for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Leave to cool for 5 minutes before serving. They can also be frozen.
In season with rhubarb BY DENISE PHILLIPS
The word is out in culinary circles that rhubarb is making a comeback, but as far as I’m concerned it never went out of style. Raw rhubarb is a very tart vegetable which is why it is always cooked with sugar to counteract the sour flavour. Most people think it is a fruit, but it is actually a vegetable cooked sweet not savoury! Forced rhubarb that looks like crimson celery is in season now until the end of March. It is called ‘forced’ rhubarb because it is lured out of its natural winter hibernation early by forcing it with warmth and darkness, a little like the white asparagus so beloved by the French and Belgians. The stalk remains rose-pink and never gets the green tinge or big canopy of leaves that photosynthesis would allow, so it has a more delicate flavour and a less fibrous texture than the regular outdoor variety of rhubarb which is in available in the summer months. Rhubarb leaves are poisonous when eaten in large quantities - but don’t worry, the vegetable is normally sold as stalks but trim any leaves should they be attached. To prepare forced rhubarb just trim and wash the stalks and chop,
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it does not need to be peeled. Simmer with sugar on a low heat without any liquid if you are using it on its own. As rhubarb cooks it releases a lot of moisture so do be cautious not to add to much liquid when poaching, roasting or baking. In my recipe above for rhubarb oat muffins, I have added cornflour and flour to ensure the texture is not soggy. And flavours like ginger, cardamon, star anise and vanilla work well with rhubarb. Since Jewish people love sweet and sour, rhubarb is a great way of meeting their taste buds. Rhubarb makes delicious sharp pickles, chutneys, jam, crumbles, pies, cakes, compotes – a great favourite over Pesach. Ice creams, sorbets, purees, into porridge, add to trifles, challah pudding, muffins, cakes, matzah pudding, cocktails, smoothies and so much more. Kosher products that use rhubarb include gin, jam, liqueurs, vodka, cordials, and cider. On a health note, rhubarb is a good source of fibre providing similar amounts to oranges, apples and celery. It is also high in vitamin K which is good for bone health and in aiding the body to process blood clotting and a moderate source of vitamin C. However, do watch the sugar added!
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Looking for answers? Send your question to Rabbi@RabbiSchochet.com ARE YOUR CHILDREN ANGELS? Dear Rabbi I wonder if you could explain to me a message we can learn from the Cherubs in the Temple. I understand the significance of the Table and the Altar as well as the Ark etc. But what is the message or meaning of the Cherubs? Naomi Dear Naomi There’s much to be said about this which is well beyond the scope of this column. But if there is one significant lesson it is this: These Cherubs are referenced twice in the Torah. Once, as angelic looking children above the ark in the Holy of Holies. The other time is when the Torah relates how they were stationed outside the Garden of Eden, preventing entry, once Adam and Eve were expelled. There, Rashi translates them as, “angels of terror.” I think that goes to the core of how we raise our children. If we imbue them with values as represented by the Holy Ark, they will maintain their angelic status. They’ll grow up as sources of pride and joy. If not, and we let them do what they want, helping themselves to all the forbidden fruit out there, they’ll become angels of terror. The choice is in our hands.
ADAR 1 OR 2? Dear Rabbi I know there is this concept of extra joy and good fortune in the month of Adar. When it is a leap year, hence two months of Adar, is the mitzvah of the added joy in the first or second Adar? I have
been debating this with a friend of mine. I maintain the second Adar, because it contains Purim. What do you say? Yechezkal Dear Yechezkal Purim is in the second Adar because we want to keep two celebrations of redemption – Purim and Pesach – as close as possible to each other. On the other hand certain customs (such as a yartzeit) are adhered to in the first Adar (according to Ashkenazim). So which one is it? Well, some follow your reasoning and agree that as Purim is in the second Adar that’s the happy month. But based on the aforementioned and bearing in mind that when the Rabbis tell us, “When the month of Adar comes in one should increase in joy,” without stipulation as to which Adar, then the joy should be maintained in both. In fact, the Lubavitcher Rebbe often mentioned how, in a leap year, we have 60 days of added joy. He also pointed out that inasmuch as we have a principle in Jewish law of certain things being annulled in a mixture of sixty; all negativity that we might experience in our lives or our world should be annulled in the sixty days of joy. Here’s hoping and praying.
GUARD THY TONGUE! Dear Rabbi I am astonished by how much gossiping goes on in my Shul. It’s like people come just to gossip about others. There are always copies of the Jewish Weekly around which people take. If you can you write something briefly
Pirkei Avot Everything is foreseen yet freedom of choice is granted, And the world is judged with goodness; And everything is in accordance with the greatness of their deeds. The Rambam explains the beginning of the Mishnah beautifully. “Everything is foreseen”: Every action of people - that which he has done and that which he will do in the future - is revealed in front of Him. And do not say, “Since the Holy One, blessed be He, knows what a person will do - if so, he is compelled in his
about the sin of loshon hora I’m sure they’ll read it and maybe the message will get through. Simon Dear Simon Our society is not geared to look down on gossip. It’s a multi-billion pound industry of gossip magazines, TV shows and websites. We’re very disapproving of smoking, of excessive drinking and the like but lashon hara, with its few legal and physical consequences, isn’t considered an evil. For most people, littering is worse than lashon hara. This seeming lack of consequence means that lashon hara is omnipresent. Did you know there are a total of 31 mitzvot - 14 positive and 17 negative - in the Torah that relate directly or indirectly to forbidden speech. That’s 5% of all the commandments! The Talmud teaches that the tongue is so dangerous that it is hidden behind two protective walls: the lips and the teeth. Our problem is that we don’t appreciate the consequences attached to loshon hora. The Rabbis tell us that someone who speaks loshon hora is tantamount to having committed all three capital sins – idolatry, adultery and murder. When you speak loshon hora you are killing with your words, another’s self-esteem, another’s reputation, another’s livelihood, another’s family, the list goes on. That’s murder. When you speak loshon hora you are obviously privy to information about this other person, hence your behaviour is the ultimate betrayal – you are being eminently unfaithful to that person when gossiping
about them. That’s like adultery. And you are abusing G-d’s gift of speech, defying Him as it were – that’s idolatry. The crazy thing is, if one commits a murder, you have to deal with all sorts of things: disposing of the body, hiding the evidence, possibly escaping the police and the media. So you’re careful about it. When speaking lashon hara you only have to deal with your own conscience and unfortunately we tend to have a pretty easy time of this. The truth is if loshon hora
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Dedicated for a Refuah shaleima for Yosef ben Gitel actions to be righteous or evil.” As “freewill is given” into his hand to do good and evil and there is nothing there that compels him at all. And since this is so, “with goodness (or properly) the world is judged,” to collect [punishment] from the evildoers and to give a good reward to the righteous ones. As since the sinner sinned willingly, it is fitting that he be punished; and since the righteous one was willingly righteous, it is fitting that he receives a reward. The Bartenura explains the end of the Mishnah by saying that “and with
goodness the world is judged” means that everyone is judged with the attribute of mercy. Nonetheless, not everyone is equal in this trait, since “all is in accordance to the majority of the deed:” One who does many good deeds is given much mercy, and one who does few good deeds is given a little mercy. Another way of explaining this is by
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– gossip - was food – most of us would be overweight. I suggest to you that gossip is a far worse plague than covid. But while we struggle with all the variants and mutations of covid, gossip has one easy fix. Simply this: If you didn’t see it with your own eyes, or hear it with your own ears, don’t invent it with your small mind and share it with your big mouth. Speech is a gift and a lot of problems in the world would disappear if we talked to each other rather than about each other.
Perek 3: Mishna 15 saying that according to the majority of a person’s deeds is he judged, if the majority are merits, he is exonerated; if the majority are sins, he is liable. So tipping the scales in your favour in the next world really can come down to just a small handful of Mitzvahs. Strive mightily to ensure that if it it came down to it, you will be judged with favour.
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Torah from Israel Tetzaveh: The L-Word BY RABBI MOSHE TARAGIN
The word leadership has become a platitude. It is both overused, confused and misused. Pretentious seminars extend false promises of future careers in leadership, while a cottage industry of books provide a step-by-step path to future success. Sadly, the L-word has become fuzzy and undefinable. Leadership is not about imposing your views or ideas upon others. Those who browbeat others into agreement are bullies not leaders. Leadership is definitely not about captivating others with your charisma or your personality. We have all witnessed the tragic consequences of cults of personality and their unfortunate victims. Leadership is not about jockeying for attention by acting loud, outlandish, or showy. Public attention doesn’t equate to leadership. Modern society has created strange but hollow profiles of leadership. People are dubbed celebrities even though they haven’t accomplished anything of merit. Some are labeled as “influencers” even though they provide little or no meaningful inspiration. What lies at the heart of real leadership? In its profiling of the Cohen Gadol, parshat Tezaveh depicts genuine leadership. In the mikdash arena, the Cohen Gadol is a leader, welcoming pilgrims, enabling their religious journey, and bracing their recovery from sin. What are the traits that a Cohen Gadol, as leader, should nurture? How should he exercise his leadership? The answer to these questions lies in his clothing! Each detail of his wardrobe symbolizes a different aspect of leadership. Each part of his uniform is a metaphor for an important leadership trait. Here are four leadership qualities which the Torah weaves into the Cohen Gadol’s clothing:
BEARING RESPONSIBILITY
The Cohen Gadol wore a lower-body apron known as an “eiphod”, which covered his pants but left his front torso exposed. This eiphod- skirt was fastened to his upper body by two metal link “suspenders” which stretched to his shoulders. These link suspenders were clasped to his shoulders by two heavy gem-stones- or “avnei shoham”. Stones upon his shoulders, stabilized suspenders which, in turn, held up the eiphod apron. These large glistening stones were engraved with the names of the twelve tribes. The names of all twelve tribes were nestled on the shoulders of the Cohen Gadol. A leader needs strong and broad shoulders. Fundamentally, leadership means
carrying the weight of other people’s needs and bearing this responsibility with confidence and calm. Some people are crushed by the weight of expectations and the fear of failure. Leaders are ennobled by the dignity of duty and the selflessness of responsibility. Interestingly, the names of the tribes were divided in two different columns- six names were inscribed on one gem and six on the other gem-stone. Sometimes we are forced to carry multiple and even conflicting responsibilities. Carrying different stones on different shoulders signaled the challenge of juggling multiple and often conflicting needs. Leaders know how to manage many weights and many pressures which bear in on them all at once.
HEART STONES
People are dubbed celebrities even though they haven’t accomplished anything of merit.
Carrying other people’s burdens on our shoulders isn’t enough. Shoulders aren’t enough. Names upon shoulders is insufficient. Unless those names and those needs also penetrate our hearts, leadership remains cold and functionary. The Cohen Gadol wore a chest ornament known as the choshen mishpat. Twelve smaller jewels, also engraved with the names of the tribes, were embedded into this choshen-plate and situated upon the Cohen Gadol’s heart. As he enters the mishkan, the Cohen Gadol carries the needs of his people upon his heart. Without his worrying about national needs, he cannot enter higher ground. Even leadership based on duty and upon responsibility can become detached from human interaction. Leadership can be depersonalized or detached from human suffering and hardship. Bearing responsibility and attending to duty can become very ideological but not interpersonal. Assisting other people with their needs is one thing, but empathizing with them is quite another. People want to be heard and want to know that their pain and suffering are felt by others. They want to know that their needs are close to a leader’s heart and not just carried upon his shoulders.
accident- -are disqualified. However, if the tzitz is being worn by the Cohen Gadol, impure sacrifices may still be processed. Sacrifices which had become impure could still be offered, as long as the tzitz was being worn by the Cohen Gadol. The korban may be impure and the mitzvah impaired, but Hashem’s presence in the mikdash remains unaffected. It remains solidly represented by the words emblazoned upon the forehead of the Cohen Gadol. By our recognizing Hashem’s presence, the impure korban is decontaminated and resuscitated. A leader must appreciate human weakness. Humans will always fall short of their goals, as they struggle and stumble through the religious odyssey. The road to religious success will be paved with some impurity. At low moments people look to leaders for quiet confidence and unwavering faith, not for scolding and rebuke. The cohen must assure us that despite human frailty and repeated failure, Hashem is still part of our mikdash and still within our hearts. The cohen announces that we remain “kodesh la’Hashem” even when we fail.
WHEN THINGS BREAKDOWN
DEFLECTING ATTENTION
The Cohen Gadol also wore a gold plate or tzitz, upon his upper forehead. This ornament was embossed with the phrase “kodesh la’Hashem” which signaled the higher religious consciousness demanded of a cohen. Wearing the name of Hashem upon his front lobe, helped the Cohen Gadol maintain religious focus and avoid silly distractions. However, beyond religious focusing, the tzitz provided a safety net for ritual malfunction in the mikdash. Sacrifices which become ritually impure- even by
The Cohen Gadol also wore a pure tchelet-dyed robe or me’il on top of his clothing. This striking bluish hue radiated nobility and beauty. The bottom hem of this long robe-like “me’il” was hemmed with bells and pomegranate shaped fringes. As the Cohen Gadol walked through the quiet privacy of the mikdash, the bells clanged against the pomegranate-shaped fringes and produced sound. A Cohen Gadol might feel too comfortable in the mikdash. As groups of regular cohanim shifted in and out of the
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mikdash on a weekly basis, the Cohen Gadol was the only regular who permanently remained in the mikdash. He spent much time walking alone in the mikdash; in many situations, entry of other cohanim was barred. These clanging bells, metaphorically signal that the Cohen Gadol must announce his presence as he strolls through the mikdash. Despite his stature and his permanent presence in the mikdash, he too, was just a visitor who must knock (or the equivalent) wherever he walked. Regrettably, leadership sometimes becomes too comfortable and people’s egos swell. Every leader serves something larger than themselves. In the example of a religious leader, that larger “element” is, of course, Hashem. Some people in leadership positions direct attention to themselves or, do not do enough to deflect attention from themselves. A genuine leader sidetracks his own personality and redirects attention to something greater than himself. By behaving “as a visitor” the Cohen Gadol diverted any notion of his own celebrity. The L-word, or the concept of leadership can play on people’s egos and prey on their need for attention. Leadership has little to with influence or decision making. It has more to do with bearing responsibility, demonstrating deep empathy, bracing people at their weakest moments and directing public attention away from yourself. The writer is a rabbi at Yeshivat Har Etzion/ Gush, a hesder yeshiva. He has smicha and a BA in computer science from Yeshiva University as well as a masters degree in English literature from the City University of New York.
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Who You Are BY RABBI BINNY FREEDMAN
This week’s portion, Tetzaveh, opens with a particular mitzvah which seems, at first glance, to be rather out of place: Hashem tells Moshe: “VeAtah Tetzaveh et Bnei Yisrael…” – “And you shall command the children of Israel, and they shall take to you pure olive oil which was crushed for the light, to raise up a continuous [daily] flame.” (Shemot 27:20) It is interesting to note that although the mitzvah discussed herein is the lighting of the Menorah, the Torah here is really demanding the preparation of the wicks by bringing oil. Why doesn’t the Torah here explicitly state the purpose of this task, the daily lighting of the Menorah? Indeed, the Menorah is not even mentioned here. Also, why is the oil brought to Moshe? Why not to G-d? Or to Aaron who actually does the
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lighting? Interestingly, something very unique and unusual in this week’s portion is that in all of the Torah, this is the only portion, since his birth in the portion of Exodus, where Moshe’s name does not appear. The Midrash suggests that in the sin of the golden calf (32:33), Moshe says to G-d: “Me’cheini Na MiSifrechah”, “Erase me from your book”. In other words, if I cannot achieve forgiveness for the Jewish people, then I don’t want to be in the Torah. And, despite the fact that Hashem does indeed forgive us, nonetheless in this week’s portion, Moshe’s name is indeed not mentioned. The Lubavitcher Rebbe points out that Moshe is very clearly mentioned in this week’s portion, though not by name in the first verse with the word “VeAtah”, “And you”. This word refers to Moshe on a much higher level than his name. Although a
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name expresses much of the essence of a person, it merely designates that person for everyone else. The person, him or herself however, does not actually need their own name, because they are in touch with themselves on a much deeper level. “VeAtah” refers to the essence of who Moshe really is, which is beyond his name. Moshe’s greatest attribute was his ability to recognize that he was really only a vessel for something much greater than himself. The Torah describes Moshe as the greatest Anav, the most humble person that ever lived. He was able to demonstrate that without the Jewish people, his existence was pointless. In a time when rulers and monarchs were acting as gods who expected others to serve them, Moshe taught the world that the people don’t serve the leader, the leader is a vessel to serve the people and indeed the world. We so often get so wrapped up in ourselves, obsessing with our own wants and needs that we forget it isn’t, and never was supposed to be, about us; we are merely the vessel for something much greater, for the entire world. And that is what this week’s portion,
“Command the Children of Israel that they shall take for you pure olive oil, pressed for illumination, to kindle a lamp continually” (Shemot 27:20)
G-d tells Moshe to instruct the people to bring pure, pressed olive oil for lighting the Menorah in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Aharon and his sons will take charge of setting up and lighting the Menorah. Moshe will guide “wise-hearted” workers to make the special garments for the Kohanim, “for glory and splendour”. The first four of the eight garments listed below were worn exclusively by the Kohen Gadol, the first of whom was Aharon. (1) The apron (ephod) was worn over Aharon’s tunic and robe. It was woven from coloured wool and linen, with two shoulder straps (ketefot) and a belt (cheshev) attached. Precious shoham stones (avnei shoham) were placed
Rabbi Binny Freedman is Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Orayta. He is a member of the Mizrachi Speakers Bureau (www.mizrachi. org/speakers). Moshe is to bring animal and bread offerings, dress Aharon and his sons in their priestly clothing and anoint Aharon’s head with oil. The blood from the offerings is to be placed on the altar to inaugurate it.
5TH ALIYA (CHAMISHI) – 29:19-37
on each shoulder strap. Each stone was engraved with the names of six tribes.
1ST ALIYA (KOHEN) – SHEMOT 27:20-28:12
and particularly this mitzvah, is all about. It is about connecting to real purpose, and valuing the vehicle for achieving that purpose. Just like Moshe, the Menorah was only the vehicle for bringing light into the world. This is why the Menorah itself is not mentioned, so that we can focus on the light. The challenge for each of us is to find the “Atah” within, the essence of who we are, and the ultimate reason we are here, and bring it into the world. The Medrash HaGadol suggests that this mitzvah is a Tzivuy leDorot: a mitzvah for eternity. Long after the destruction of the Temple and the loss of the Menorah, Jews are still fulfilling the mitzvah of an eternal flame in synagogues and study halls. Because this mitzvah is the essence of the mission of the Jewish people forever: to be a light and illuminate the world.
Point to Consider: Why does the sidrah begin briefly with the mitzvah of lighting the Menorah if the rest of it is dedicated to the clothing worn by the Kohanim?
Moshe is to place the blood of the second ram-offering on the ears, thumbs and toes of Aharon and his sons. Blood and oil are to be sprinkled on their garments. Moshe is to assist the Kohanim in waving their inauguration offering.
2ND ALIYA (LEVI) – 28:13-30
6TH ALIYA (SHISHI) – 29:38-46
(2) The breastplate (choshen) was placed above the ephod, with a similar weave. The front of the breastplate contained 12 different types of precious stones (avnei miluim), each one engraved with the name of a different tribe. Golden rings on the four corners allowed it to be attached to the ephod. The choshen ‘folded out’ to allow the insertion of a piece of parchment called the urim ve’tumim, which had the Ineffable Name of G-d written on it (see Rashi).
3RD ALIYA (SHLISHI) – 28:31-43
(3) The robe (me’il), made of turquoise wool, was worn under the first two garments. Golden bells (rimonim), placed between multi-coloured woollen ‘pomegranate’ shapes, hung from the bottom hem. (4) The headplate (tzitz) was made of
Once the Mishkan is functional, the twice-daily Tamid (continual) offering is to be brought, one sheep in the morning and one in the afternoon, together with a flour offering and a wine libation.
7TH ALIYA (SHEVI’I) – 30:1-10
pure gold and had the words ‘Kodesh L’Hashem’ written on it. It was placed on Aharon’s forehead. Every Kohen wore (5) a tunic (ketonet) with a gridlike patterned knit, as well as (6) a linen turban (mitznefet), (7) an embroidered sash (avnet) and (8) linen trousers (michnasayim).
4TH ALIYA (REVI’I) – 29:1-18
The command to consecrate the Mishkan is given. Every day for seven days,
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The Mishkan also housed a gold-plated wooden mizbeach (altar), upon which the twice-daily incense offering was brought.
HAFTARAH
The prophet Yechezkel (Ezekiel) is told by G-d to tell the people that they should be ashamed of their sins, (which would soon lead to the Temple being destroyed by the Babylonians). However, Yechezkel is also to tell them the dimensions of the (future) Third Temple, specifically the Altar, as well as its inauguration ceremony.
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Tetzaveh: Clothes Maketh Man? BY GAVRIEL COHN
On the surface, everything about the Mishkan and Beit Hamikdash seem troubling. These buildings are meant to be places where G-d’s Presence dwells and we can worship Him, yet these structures are so steeped in materialism. The Beit Hamikdash was enormous in size and imposing in structure, its vessels were made out of pure gold and precious stones. This week’s Sedra details the clothes that the Kohanim were to wear when working in the Sanctuary. Regal and royal, these garments were to be made of precious fabrics, woven with great intricacy. The verses proclaim that they were crafted “for glory and splendour” and that without these grand expensive garments, the priests would be barred from performing any of the Temple service. Why, in G-d’s Temple, was there such an emphasis on grandeur and fine clothing? Why this obsession with opulence and image? Is all of that even important? Yes, it is. In our world, whether we like it or not, aesthetics matter. Impressive buildings and elegant clothes make an impact on us. The more imposing the
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SPIRITUAL ILLUMINATION
Last week Parashat T’rumah informed us about the construction of the sanctuary. This week’s reading deals with the personnel who carried out the rituals of the sanctuary. Because this is a new section and it has its own name, Tetzaveh, “command the people”, it is a new, independent section of the Torah, despite the fact that it comes inside an existing chapter of Sh’mot. What is the main task it tells the kohanim to perform? The care of the sanctuary lights. In every age the spiritual leaders have a similar duty, to concern themselves with the lights – not just physical lamps but spiritual illumination. Modern communities expect the clergy to conduct the services but it’s equally important for them to shed a Jewish light on people’s lives and activities. Rabbis and chazzanim should not limit themselves to the melodies, but present the content and meaning of the poems and prayers.
LEAVE MY NAME OUT
From the moment of Moses’ birth he is mentioned in every one of the weekly
office building or bank we enter, the more we revere or value it. Dignified, formal clothing undoubtedly gives the wearer clout and influence, an air of importance and respect. Indeed, Jewish Law recognises this. We are commanded to wear smarter clothing on Shabbat and Yom Tov, in order to honour the day. A Torah scholar is commanded to dress neatly but not too haughtily (Rambam, Hilchot Deot 5: 9) and in Jewish inheritance law, if one specific heir assumes responsibility for the family business, they can use the endowed money, otherwise allocated equally to all of the siblings, to dress himself in expensive garments: “Due to his fine clothing he will be respected in business and his words will be heeded by others, bringing benefit to all his siblings.” (Rambam, Hilchot Nachalot, 9:15).
Similarly, the materialism of the Beit Hamikdash was of practical value. Its majesty and great wealth served to instill awe into the hearts of the masses, inspiring them to feel G-d’s Presence and to come to fear Him. The Kohanim’s garments, in the words of R’ Avraham ben haRambam, the only son of the Rambam and a great leader of the medieval Egyptian Jewish community, further “imposed the fear of G-d’s glory on all the onlookers.” For R’ Avraham ben haRambam, the Temple’s wealth and materialism served as a means to influence the people, to inspire them to fear G-d’s sanctuary and presence. However, as Rabbi Avraham ben haRambam continues, no measure of fancy clothing or fine architecture could fool G-d: “Pay attention now to G-d’s instructions regarding the priest’s clothing on
Regal and royal, these garments were to be made of precious fabrics, woven with great intricacy. The verses proclaim that they were crafted “for glory and splendour”… Torah readings, with one exception, this week’s sidra. He is certainly hinted at; the sidra commences v’attah, “and you”, which must be a reference to Moses. But his actual name is missing. We would expect to see regularly the usual statement, “And the Lord spoke to Moses as follows…” – but there is no such statement anywhere in Tetzaveh. Perhaps it is linked with Ex. 32:32 where the people worship a golden calf and Moses urges G-d to forgive them. He says to G-d, “If You won’t pardon the people, erase my name from the Torah!’” G-d now removes Moses’ name from the Tetzaveh section in order to show that a person should be careful with his words even if his intentions are good and justifiable.
COMMAND OR COMMIT?
Like many other chapters, this sidra has a series of commands: do this, don’t do that! Does it give a reason for its commands?
Not specifically. Its thinking is this: if you believe in G-d and wish to serve Him, you will obey His commands. What happens if a person likes the commands about one part of Judaism – for example the laws of Pesach, or the rules about honesty in business – but has misgivings about other things such as the laws of forbidden foods or the rules about personal purity? The answer is that the Torah is not like a supermarket, where you can pick and choose. The Torah, like the human body, is one entity in which every element is connected with the others. There may be times when a person feels strongly about a particular command, but one should say, “I accept the Torah as a whole and if there are things about which I am uncertain I pray that time and patience will help me to understand why G-d put them in His Word.”
EAR, HAND & FOOT
Yom Kippur when the High Priest enters the private secluded inner sanctum of the Temple; there he wears only a simple white flax tunic – as there (in the Holy of Holies) no living person will see him… the High Priest strips himself of his golden garments when he enters and wears only white ones… His inner personality stands before G-d, and therefore there is no need to adorn himself like when he stands before the people…” (Hamaspik le’Avodat Hashem, chapter 10; see also Rabbi Avraham ben haRambam on the Torah, Shemot 28:2 and Rambam, Guide for the Perplexed, 3:45) So, aesthetics and image are certainly important. We need to look the part in order to succeed in the world, wearing more formal clothing for the workplace and business deals. Fine clothing and materialism can also help us serve G-d and honour our holy days, aiding us to respect and revere our religious institutions. Yet beneath all the glitzy or sharp exteriors, we stand before G-d only in simple white garments, so-to-speak; He focuses only on our sincerity and personality, not on our fashion choices or material wealth. Gav works as an Account Executive in Public Relations. The views expressed here are entirely his own. Questions? gavcohn@ gmail.com
ear, on the thumb of his right hand and on the big toe of his right foot (Ex. 29:20). The ear signified that the kohen had to hear and heed the troubles of his community, the hand that he had to give them their needs, and the foot that he had to hasten to fulfil whatever his people required. The kohen was not only an officiant who carried out the intricate ritual. He was also a spiritual leader who built up a rapport with his community. They listened to him because he listened to them. They supported him because he supported them. They hastened to help him because he hastened to help them. The rabbi of later ages was not automatically a kohen. Learning and not lineage was the deciding factor in his appointment. But like the kohen, the rabbi had to understand his people as they had to try to understand him. People judged their rabbi more by his deeds than his words.
Part of the sacrificial system was to sprinkle blood on the tip of the kohen’s right
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It’s great having a Mishkan with its beautiful furniture and now it is time to learn about some of the action and uniform that was in view there. First we are taught about the oil that was used for the Menorah lighting – only the first drops from the olive were allowed to be used for the Menorah. Aharon had the special Mitzvah of lighting the Menorah each day. We then learn about the clothes that the Kohanim wore. A hat, a long shirt, a belt and trousers, all made from a beautiful blend of colours and materials. Then we are told about the extra clothes that the Kohen Gadol wore – The Me’il – the upper cloak with its bells and pomegranates, the Eiphod apron, the Tzitz on his forehead and the Choshen, the breastplate with the names of all the tribes of the Jewish people engraved on them. Then we learn about the special ceremony for bringing Aharon and his boys in to serve as Kohanim. How beautiful was the sight of the Kohen Gadol and let us hope we live to see the service of the Beit Hamikdash speedily in our time!
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ousin Shuly is staying over tomorrow night” announced Ima at the supper table. “Woohoo!” said Rivki. “How come?” asked Chaim. “Her parents are going away for a night to check on Shuly’s grandma and Shuly is coming to stay with us,” replied Ima. “That’s so exciting!” said Hadassa. “Can I help get her bed ready? She can sleep in mine and Rivki’s room.” “That’s such a nice offer,” said Ima happily. “If you could set up the camp bed with Chaim’s help and then you and Rivki can put the sheets on, that would be a big help to me.” As soon as supper was finished, Hadassa, Chaim and Rivki raced upstairs to get the room ready for Shuly. “You know we haven’t seen her in so long because of covid,” said Rivki as she unfolded the sheets ready to put on the camp bed. “I wonder if she has changed much?” “I doubt it,” said Hadassa. “I don’t think we have.” The next day, Hadassa came home from school to find Shuly sitting at the kitchen table talking to Ima. “Shuly,” she exclaimed as she ran over to hug her cousin. “How was your journey? Are you excited to be here? Are you coming to school with me tomorrow? You look so tall, do I look tall too?” “Goodness,” said Ima laughing. “Let
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Shuly catch her breath, she only just arrived.” “My mummy and daddy just dropped me off. It was quite a long journey from Manchester in the car. Yes I am going to your school tomorrow and I think we have both grown.” replied Shuly trying to answer all of Hadassa’s questions at once. “You must be hungry,” said Ima. “Hadassa, call the others, let’s have a snack before supper.” The evening passed in a whirlwind of catching up, eating supper, doing homework and showing Shuly the entire house
including where she would be sleeping. The next morning, everyone got ready to go to school including Shuly who was going to go with Hadassa. Hadassa and Shuly came into the kitchen to get some breakfast. Ima looked up from wiping Shloime’s mouth and pursed her lips. “Hadassa, Shuly, can you follow me to the dining room please?” “Shuly, I’m afraid you can’t wear those clothes to Hadassa’s school.” said Ima as she shut the dining room door behind them. “What do you mean?” said Shuly. “We don’t have a school uniform in our school, so
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I thought I would just wear what I would wear to my school.” “The problem is not that you don’t have the regulation school uniform; I have already notified the teachers of that. The problem is that it doesn’t fit with Hadassa’s school’s dress code.” “But I don’t understand,” said Shuly. “It is all tznius.” “You are correct in that the clothes are below the knee and elbow as we would expect. But unfortunately the top is a bit too bright and shiny and therefore not appropriate for school.” Shuly looked upset, “I don’t understand what is wrong with my top.” “There is nothing wrong exactly, but let’s try to think about what these clothes represent. Do they represent a serious, hard working girl who is ready to learn at school? The clothes you wear can have an effect on how you feel and how you behave. For example, men wear tzitzis to remind them of their responsibility to keep Hashem’s mitzvos. Similarly, we can affect what we think about by what we wear.” “Wow,” said Shuly. “I never knew that, but I didn’t bring another set of clothes to wear?” “Don’t worry,” said Hadassa, putting her arm around Shuly. “I have this really nice navy polo neck jumper you can borrow, it will look great on you.” “Thank you,” said Ima, smiling as they left the room together. “Well done, both of you.”
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In a nutshell Last week, we learned all about the Mishkan and its furniture and now its time to find out how its honourary staff are to dress when carrying out the holy work that took place there! But first, though, we learn about the special Mitzva of preparing only the very finest oil for lighting the Menorah with. Now, Moshe is told to draw near his older brother yes the one who had quietly and happily gone in second place to his younger brother and the one who brought peace to the world - who is now chosen to serve as the Kohen Gadol. We have the Kohen Hedyot - the regular Kohen who was to wear a shirt, a hat, trousers and a belt. Then we have the Kohen Gadol who was to wear all the above, plus a pure gold Tzitz , a wonderfully coloured Me’il, an Eiphod/apron, and the Choshen, the breastplate that contained the holy Urim Vetumim - which would provide answers when the Jewish people were in times of doubt.
Now, these were not regular garments. Much ink has been spilled (not on them of course) but about the special features, holiness and laws surrounding them. Did you know, for example, that there was wool and linen featuring together in these clothes? We are also taught that the clothes brought on atonement for sins, so, for example, the hat atoned for arrogance. The Me’il on Loshon Hora. So all of the Jewish nation had a direct benefit from the Segulot arising from these special garments. There are other fascinating lessons, such as the fact that there were bells at the bottom of the Me’il cloak, so that the Kohen Gadol’s approach to the Mishkan may be heard by all. What does that teach about knocking on a door politely instead of barging into someone’s space? In between each bell was a pomegranate. Remember the pomegranate teaches that even those Jews that appear to not be observing Mitzvot correctly are truly filled with Mitzvot like a pomegranate is filled with seeds.
Word Wheel The goal of a word wheel puzzle is to create as many words possible with the letters in the word wheel. Each word must contain at least three letters. You can only use each letter once and every word must have the letter in the centre of the wheel.
The Choshen was really unique. Each of the names of the 12 tribes was written on 12 separate stones and it hung around the Kohen Gadol’s shoulders, and on the shoulder straps were two more special stones, each with 6 names of the tribes. Following the instructions on the garments for the Kohanim, we are taught the laws of the special Korbanot that the Kohen was to bring on the day of his inauguration. The blood was sprinkled on the ear, hand and foot of the Kohen, ever wondered why? Some say it was in order to remind the Kohen - the ultimate people’s leader, to remember to have ears that can listen to the pain of others; hands that not only take but, more importantly, give. And give, big time. And finally, the feet, as a community leader (/parent/responsible person) is very often on the move… Finally, we are taught about the Korban Tamid - the daily sacrifice that is brought up twice a day in the Mishkan.
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Boreham Wood all set for Everton glamour tie
Sixteen-goal Lions rout Scrabble in Cup BY DAVID SAFFER
The magic of the FA Cup is alive and kicking as non-league Borehamwood will travel to Everton in the fifth round of the competition. The national league side stunned Championship high flyers Bournemouth with a 1-0 victory at the Vitality Stadium. Skipper Mark Rickets scored the all-important goal on 38 minutes to secure a glamour tie against Frank Lampard’s rejuvenated side who thumped Brentford BY DAVID 4-1. SAFFER Wood boss Luke Garrard told BBC MOTD: “We applied ourselves, and Reiss Mogilner scored we six worked goals ashard Maccabi we stuck to whatthumped we felt would get us A theinwin. London Lions Scrabble the We haveround comeof here a cleanCup. sheet, second theand Cyrilkept Anekstein which is incredible. ” side racked up a 16-0 The Premier League Everton’s new boss got offMichael to a flying start win with Daniel Green and Kenley with abagging 4-1 win against The Bees at Goodison both a hat-trick. Ed Brafman, DaPark.Dinkin, and Adam Hassanali completvid Mina Richarlison edYerry the rout in and a mismatch of a put tie. the Merseysiders two-up, Ivan Toneyinpulled a goal Lions could have scored the opening back butofthe hosts were to be deniedthe as minute the clash butnot soon opened Mason Holgate and Andros Townsend sealed scoring and led 9-0 by half time. a welcome victory.One team, though outThe Division Lampard toldaway BBC to Sport: “It was a joint classed, battled the end. effort from thewas players fans. When you’re Lions boss lostand for words at full time in a tough canhis go down. The such was time the confidence display from team who players were brave,to they to play.” gave every respect thewanted opposition. Othernot shocks sawsure FA Cup holders Leicester “I’m really there’s anything to City and Manchester to Chamsay, we are happy to United make itcrash through to the pionship outfits. next round of the cup,” he commented. Nottingham Forest deservedly knocked out Hendon United Sports ran out 3-1 victors The Foxes 4-1 at the Ground. against League OneCity outfi t North London Keinan Davis, Philip Zinckernagel and Joe Raiders. Worrall openedside up aled three-goal before The Premier early in lead the second Kelechi Iheanacho capitalised on abut defensive half only for Raiders to equalise struck two late goals to book a place in round three of the competition. Hendon now turn their attentions to the league as they travel to Oakwood A for a crucial top of the table clash on Sunday (10am). Daniel Kristall’s team stunned the league leaders last month when they won 2-0, a victory would move them to within a point BY DAVID SAFFER of Hendon with a match in hand. Hendon United Sports another step Elsewhere in the latesttook round of fixtures, to the Premier by made defeating 10-man North League Londoncrown Galaxy it a Oakwood 3-1 Sunday. three-way titleon race in the only Division One Dovi Seitler Oakwood and an O’s clash of Fehler, the day Moses after defeating B. own goal accounted the Jamie Murray saw redfor early ondefending but Galaxy champions. rallied with goals from Josh Cohen and JaThird place HMH an areimportant 14 points 2-1 adrift of cob Leigh to record away the league leaders with two games in hand. win. AviGalaxy Goldberg’s will pick up points head side Redbridge Jewish Carefrom A in a postponed clash bottom club Faiththe table by just oneafter point after 10 matches, fold White from third placewithdrew Fairlop FC aretheir five fixture points but beHendon firm favourites in the title race. hind withare two games in hand. Second placed HMH have played four Rafi Bloom scored for Oakwood. games less athan the O’s performance and Maccabi Lon“It was fantastic in a don FC who enjoyed a 4-2 victory against
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error. But Forest pushed forward and Djed Spence fired home just past the hour. Forest boss Steve Cooper told BBC MOTD: “It was about staying in the moment, staying focussed and carrying on as we were. A brilliant day for everyone.” Middlesbrough overcame United 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. 16-goal Maccabi London Lions Anthony Elanga blazed over the crossbar to end the Reds hopes of domestic success for anothergame, season. must-win ” commented Galaxy player-manager Luke Lewis. “We sat back and allowed Oakwood the ball, given the one-man advantage and looked to hit them on the counter attack with pace. “Both goals came down the right-hand side. Leigh crossed the first one into Cohen to finish, before slotting home himself. Up Club Maccabi and Oakwood to firstde weChigwell. go.” look to battleTwo for third ThesetDivision titlespot. race also took the Division One top of the Herstwood table clash a In twist with league leaders Stokegoing Salmon dugto deep to share at Vale down a 2-1 defeatthe atspoils Temple Borussia Jewdinese in a hard fought 1-1 draw. Fortune. Louie Greenham slottedahome last Faithfold B have played game amore minute penalty for pacesetters who than Vale but moved level with aStoke 5-3 win at remainLondon on track for theMasters. title as they hold a North Raiders seven lead. Jacobpoint Kalms struck twice for Fortune who “The through match against very tough opscored leading ascorer James Milponenthis was played inthe extremely letwith 17th goal of season. difficult conditions,” saidallStoke’s Jamie Weiner. The result was the more remarkable “Despite thetoboys dug in deep as Templea slow werestart, down 11 players with and got Ben a deserved It was a mas‘keeper Rebuck penalty. dislocating a shoulder sive in theresult warmnot up.dropping points to our title contender. like we win have given one hand “This wasIt feels a fantastic the on the trophy.”
Jadon Sancho had fired home after Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty only for Matt Crooks to controversially level after Duncan Watmore handled in the build-up to the goal. But this was a game United should have wrapped up before full time as they missed numerous chances. Boro boss Chris Wilder told BBC Sport: “It is the magic of the cup, we rode our luck, took our chances and took it to a shootout.” West Ham needed extra time to avoid the biggest FA Cup giant killing in the competition’s history against non-league Kidderminster Harriers at Aggborough Stadium. The National League North side led through an Alex Penny goal before Declan Rice equalised on 91 minutes. The match was heading to penalties when Jarrod Bowen tapped home in the last minute. Rice told BBC Sport: “They probably deserved it if I’m being honest. We need to improve if we want to push on but massive congratulations to them because they were excellent.” Chelsea also avoided a cup shock with a 2-1 win after trailing against Plymouth Argyle. The Blues equalised before half time with an intuitive finish from Cesar Azpilicueta after Macaulay Gillesphey struck early on. Marcos Alonso edged Chelsea ahead in extra time before Kepa Arrizabalaga saved Ryan Hardie’s late penalty to book a spot in the next round. Manchester City went behind but comfortably defeated Fulham 4-1 at Etihad Stadium. Fabio Carvalho opened the scoring before a Riyad Mahrez brace together with goals
from Ilkay Gundogan and John Stones completed the win. Harry Kane scored twice for Tottenham Hotspur in a 3-1 home win against Brighton. Kane and a Solly March own goal put the hosts in control, Yves Bissouma hit back but Kane had the final say. Liverpool eased to a 3-1 win over Cardiff City at Anfield. Diogo Jota, Takumi Minamino and Harvey Elliott scored for the Reds. Cardiff’s Rubin Colwill’s grabbed a late consolation. Coventry City led Southampton who went on to win 2-1 with a Kyle Walker-Peters goal in extra time. Viktor Gyokeres opened the scoring before Stuart Armstrong equalised with a fine strike. Stoke City defeated Wigan Athletic 2-0, Josh Maja and Jacob Brown scoring. Kenny McLean scored as Norwich City knocked out Wolves while Crystal Palace won 2-0 against Hartlepool with goals from Michael Olise and Marc Guehi. Huddersfield Town advanced against Barnsley with a Duane Holmes goal, Luton Town eased through 3-0 at Cambridge United with goals from Reece Burke, Carlos Mendes Gomes and Admiral Muskwe, Peterborough knocked Queen’s Park Rangers out with goals from Joe Ward and Ricky-Jade Jones. Fifth round draw: Luton Town vs Chelsea, Crystal Palace v Stoke City, Peterborough United v Manchester City, Liverpool v Norwich City, Southampton v West Ham, MidPHOTO:NottingDAVID SAFFER dlesbrough v Tottenham Hotspur, ham Forest v Huddersfield Town, Everton v Boreham Wood.
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