Norwood raises £35K at Golf Day Chief attends LSJS graduation

Norwood supporters returned to Dyrham Park for the return of the charity’s annual golf day.

The charity raised £35,000 towards the cost of providing services for people with learning disabilities and autism and children and their families facing challenges, from a combination of team entry prices and raffle ticket sales.

The event, supported by sponsors Galliard for over 30 years, was renamed this year in memory of Roy Conway, founding Golf Day Committee Chair and a former Captain at Dyrham, who passed away last October.

Roy was a Board Member of lead sponsors Galliard Homes, who have supported the annual event for over thirty years.

Paying tribute to his late uncle, Executive Director of Galliard Homes, Richard Conway, spoke of his dedication to making the event a success in aid of Norwood.

He recalled: “If you did business with Galliard, then you’d be asked to participate in this event”. Reflecting on the enduring popularity of the event, he added: “The baton has passed on, I’m sure it would have given Roy great pleasure to know that this event is still part of the calendar.”

Referencing his uncle’s motto that ‘you make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give’, he added: “Norwood needs support and I ask you, as my uncle did, to give what you can to make sure it able to continue the great work it’s carried

Aish Manchester Football Tournament

Aish Manchester hosted an exciting community football tournament at the Manchester Maccabi Community and Sports Club. The event brought together over 20 enthusiastic teams comprising players aged between 15 and 50 years old. The tournament was a resounding success, providing a fantastic day for participants and spectators alike.

Over 250 players and spectators joined Aish Manchester for the day. Each team donned personalised t-shirts and water bottles, gifted by Aish. The afternoon featured a fun range of activities for all attendees. A delicious BBQ kept everyone energised, while children enjoyed a bouncy castle. Additionally, the event showcased a GIFT stand, where visitors were encouraged to participate in creating Summer packages for individuals in the community who require extra assistance.

The tournament reached its climax with an enthralling final between the formidable teams “Real Mayid” and “Reich For the Stars.” After a fiercely contested match, Real Mayid emerged victorious, earning well-deserved recognition for their outstanding performance.

Rabbi Zvi Gefen of Aish Manchester said: “I want to thank Saul Bishop, Aish Madrich and educator, for organising an incredible Aish football tournament. It was a fantastic day and a great way of uniting a wide range of people from across our community together in a fun and inclusive environment.” for so many years.”

Returning to co-sponsor the event, which included a raffle and breakfast reception was the O’Shea Group.

Announcing the raffle winners, where prizes included a signed picture of Europe’s last Ryder Cup win in 2018, 55” TV and champagne afternoon tea at the Ritz London, Norwood Trustee Rachael Davis Stollar thanked generous prize donors.

Rachel expressed gratitude for support of committee members, including outgoing Committee Chair David Galman, who is retiring after this event.

London School of Jewish Studies president

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis awarded 70 students graduation certificates at a packed Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue last Thursday.

Students graduated in a range of programmes. They shared the occasion with family, friends and teachers. Guest speaker Leo Noé gave an inspirational speech explaining how by embracing education we become investors in our faith.

Dr Helena Miller, Director of Degrees and Teacher Training Programmes, commented: “We are so proud of the achievements of every one of our graduates. They will each be an enormous asset to Jewish education in the UK and beyond.”

Joanne Greenaway, LSJS chief executive, added: “The graduation is a real highlight in the communal year. It was such a joy to see the culmination of all the students’ learning and hear from them about its impact on their lives.