EE FR
CALL: 0161 6379 550 23 BURY NEW ROAD | PRESTWICH M25 9JZ HTTP://PIZZAMEATAS.CO.UK
CALL: 0161 6379 550 23 BURY NEW ROAD | PRESTWICH M25 9JZ HTTP://PIZZAMEATAS.CO.UK
BORIS JOINS WEST BANK WAR OF WORDS 18 JUNE 2020/26 SIVAN 5780
@TheJewishWeekly 146
BY DAVID SAFFER
The war of words over Israel’s West Bank annexation plans next month has escalated. The United Nations and leaders of numerous countries, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson, have criticised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s aspirations regarding settlements and the Jordan Valley. Jordanian King Abdullah II has warned of Middle East stability being threatened. Criticism has been intense whenever Netanyahu has stated the unity government’s intentions. Johnson swerved a question regarding possible sanctions against Israel in the House of Commons on Tuesday, but did view Israel’s proposition as a “breach” of international law. “We have strongly objected,” he said. “We believe profoundly in a two-state solution and we will continue to make that case.”
UN human rights experts claimed this week that Netanyahu would be violating international law. Some 50 signatories to a joint statement called on countries to oppose plans and slammed the United States for backing Netanyahu’s “unlawful” plan. “The annexation of occupied territory is a serious violation of the Charter of the United Nations and the Geneva Conventions, and contrary to the fundamental rule affirmed many times by the United Nations Security Council and General Assembly that the acquisition of territory by war or force is inadmissible,” they noted. “The United Nations has stated on many occasions that the 53-year-old Israeli occupation is the source of profound human rights violations against the Palestinian people,” the statement added. “These human rights violations would only intensify after annexation.”
NATIONAL LEARNING DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEK STORIES OF FRIENDSHIP FROM KISHARON
PM Boris Johnson
PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA
Jordan, meantime, has condemned Israel’s plans to extend sovereignty. King Abdullah, in a royal palace statement, said that unilateral Israeli measures in the West Bank was unacceptable; it would also
P20
CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
PARASHAT SHELACH LECHA SHABBAT: London Manchester Leeds Liverpool: Birmingham: Bournemouth: Gateshead: Antwerp:
The most original and fun Jewish gifts! Things seem to be a bit…
Relax and have a cup of…
20% OFF NOW ONLY £7.19 EACH +P&P
Quote JW9 at checkout to claim your 20% discount.
BEGINS 21:07 21:26 20:00 21:25 21:15 21:05 21:30 21:43
ENDS 22:28 23:00 22:54 23:09 22:54 22:36 23:25 23:16
BUY NOW fromuk
ieshop.co. www.herm ny more great designs and to see ma
Quote JW9 at checkout to claim your 20% discount. 20% discount applies to mugs only. Offer ends at 11.59pm on 31 July 2020.
2 NEWS
18 JUNE 2020
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
Francis charged with attempted murder of Rabbi BY DAVID SAFFER Stanley Francis has been charged with attempted murder following a horrific stabbing incident of a local Rabbi in Stoke Newington last Friday. The 44-year old local man, who appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Monday, was also charged with possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. Metropolitan Police Service are considering a hate crime motive against Francis. Rabbi Alter Yaakov Schlesinger, who is in his 50s and a father of children, suffered stab wounds in “broad daylight” and was taken to hospital. Miraculously his condition is not life-threatening. “This was a shocking attack that suddenly happened and the victim could easily have been murdered,” Mark Gardner, Director of Communications, Community Security Trust. “We need to wait for the Police and the Crown Prosecution Service to formally decide if it was motivated by anti-Semitism, but when a Jew is nearly killed in a busy street it is hard for anyone to say that this had no part in what happened.” He added, “We ask that our community remain aware of the potential for such violence to suddenly occur, whether it is criminal, down to mental health, or somehow connected to political ideology actually makes little difference when any of us can be
Rabbi Alter Yaakov Schlesinger
PHOTO: FACEBOOK
the victim of it. “The first step is to be aware of your surroundings, to spot potential trouble before it sees you and to then react and behave as best you can to avoid trouble.” “The stabbing of Rabbi Schlesinger was a heinous act, and we are thankful that he is recovering,” commented a spokesperson for Campaign Against Antisemitism. “We applaud the brave construction workers and passers-by who restrained the armed suspect until police arrived, and the suspect has been charged with attempted murder. “As one witness pointed out, the suspect targeted only one person on the street that
the together plan
Jewish Genealogy Research in Belarus A bespoke service offering:
Archive research
Local site reports
Translation services
Belarus: minsk@thetogetherplan.com • +375 29 627 34 00
UK registered charity no. 1154167
day, a rabbi. It is therefore right that the police are considering a hate crime motive in their investigation.” CAA added, “Violent attacks against Jews in some areas of London have become unacceptably routine, and culprits must be subjected to the full force of the law. We urge the community to remain vigilant and ask that anyone with information about this attack contacts us or the police.” When police arrived at the scene last Friday, they found the suspect being restrained by members of the public. A witness present at the scene reportedly said, “The person who stabbed a charedi (orthodox Jewish man) got off a bus, he crossed the street, he went to the line which was waiting outside to get into the bank, there
New York wedding tragedy BY ADAM MOSES Three members of a family died in a tragic car crash in New Square state, New York on Monday. Rabbi Aryeh Shmuel Deutsch and his son in law, Rabbi Shlomo Birnhak were among 10 people travelling to the simcha when a 2009 Ford Econoline veered off a major road and struck a tree. Both suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced dead after being transported to hospital. Hatzolah paramedics arrived at the scene where they discovered a number of passengers trapped in the van. The fire department was called to assist in cutting passengers from the vehicle. Injured passengers, some in critical condition, were taken by Hatzolah and
www.thejewishweekly.com
UK: london@thetogetherplan.com • +44 203 375 0656
The Together Plan is a UK Charity supporting the revival of Jewish life in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe through capacity building; skill sharing, education and collaborative programmes.
PHOTO: YOUTUBE
The Jewish Weekly
Please contact us for more information
www.thetogetherplan.com
Francis is held until the police arrive
were ten people, this one was charedi, and he went straight and stabbed only the charedi. Why didn’t he go for anyone else? My assumption is 100 percent it was a hate crime.” Ambulance and police crews were called to assess Rabbi Schlesinger on Stoke Newington High Street. Francis was detained on suspicion of attempted murder. DS James Tipple, from Hackney CID, said, “The victim was stabbed in broad daylight as he went about his business. He suffered multiple stab wounds in what was a horrific incident and will undoubtedly stay with him for a long time to come. “We’re conducting extensive enquiries into this attack and have been gathering evidence. However, I know many people saw this attack and, if anyone has any footage or information about this incident, please come forward and tell us what you know.” Met Police said they were “maintaining an open mind” about the motive. The horror incident appeared on social media shortly after the stabbing. CAA analysis of Home Office statistics shows an average of over three hate crimes are directed at Jews every day in England and Wales. Jews are almost four times more likely to be targets of hate crimes than any other faith group. Anyone with information should contact the police on 101 or CAA on 0330 822 0321 (selecting option 2).
office@thejewishweekly.com editorial@thejewishweekly.com letters@thejewishweekly.com advertising@thejewishweekly.com London tel. 0203
906 8488 Manchester tel. 0161 804 1321
Spring Hill Ambulance to Nyack Hospital and Westchester Medical Center. A number required emergency surgeries. The Skverer Rebbe joined hundreds at the funerals later in the day in New Square. Rabbi Birnhak’s wife, who was critically injured, gave birth to a baby boy 24 hours after the crash. Rabbi Deutsch’s daughter, Tziporah, passed away from her injuries on Tuesday. A number of family members remain in serious condition many have undergone emergency surgeries. Tehillim are being said for those receiving treatment. Police and the local Sheriff’s Office are investigating the incident. An emergency fund set up for the Birkhak family is approaching $100,000 towards a $400,000 target.
WHAT’S INSIDE THIS WEEK 02 News 12 OPED 14 Letters 16 Community 24 Feature
26 Cooking 28 Judaism 34 Kids 36 Youth 38 Sport
DISTRIBUTED IN: UNITED KINGDOM: LONDON, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, BOURNEMOUTH, GATESHEAD, BIRMINGHAM, LIVERPOOL BELGIUM: ANTWERP
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
18 JUNE 2020
NEWS 3
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Israeli sovereignty. Maps have been pro- strengthen the political ties between Israel duced and submitted to the US. They will and the US,” Netanyahu’s office noted in a shortly be distributed in the West Bank. statement. undermine achieving peace and stability in “Despite the Americans’ refusal, NetanNetanyahu, Gantz, Foreign Minister the region. yahu should insist on these changes,” said Gabi Ashkenazi and Knesset Speaker Yariv The Jordanian leadership has rebuffed David Elhayani, Yesha Council chairman. Levin met US envoy David Friedman to a meeting with Defense Minister Benny “We demand that he listen to the needs discuss annexation last Sunday. Gantz regarding Israel’s annexation while of the settlements and draft a better map No official statement followed but there Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has of sovereignty, not a map of a Palestinian is no agreement between senior Israeli described the prospect of annexation as state.” leadership. having “catastrophic” consequences. In the background to various viewpoints Netanyahu is reportedly favouring exElsewhere, the Palestinian Authority have and notions, construction has begun on The tending sovereignty over all Jewish settlerejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s American Road bypass connecting Jewish ments and the Jordan Valley, while Gantz peace plan and ended security coordina- settlements in the West Bank, north and and Ashkenazi are opposed, but may tion with Israel. Fearing potential raids south of Jerusalem. agree to applying sovereignty to major setby the IDF, Palestinian security service Officials behind the project anticipate tlement blocs. agents reportedly began destroying secret traffic congestion easing for Israelis and Israeli media also reported differences documents. Palestinians. within the US administration. Friedman PA officials accused IDF troops of raiding “It doesn’t unite the settlements, but it supports extensive annexation, Trump’s Ramallah overnight on Tuesday. An Israeli does connect them more on the daily level senior adviser Jared Kushner is concerned military spokeswoman confirmed an arrest whether it’s studies, tourism or commerce,” over the Arab world. was made in a refugee camp, but refuted said Arieh King, Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem. There is also a viewpoint that applying claims of an overnight operation. Critics however believe it will harm Pales- Israeli law to the West Bank with White Settler leaders, meantime, are reportedly tinian hopes of East Jerusalem as its capital. House backing can only last a few months attempting to amend Trump’s peace plan. In related news, Israeli security forces and must be settled before US elections in Clashes between settler leaders and Net- took down a number of buildings in two il- November. anyahu have taken place over the issue. legal West Bank settlements, Givat HaBalaAnother meeting is due to take place Yesha Council of Settlers heads have pro- dim and Maoz Esther on Monday. with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. posed an alternative plan that would isolate Arrests were reportedly made when secuNetanyahu is looking to extend Israeli 19 settlements inside Palestinian territory. rity forces arrived. law to around 30% of the West Bank, inSettlers suggest linking specific settleWork is due to begin on planning Ramat cluding all 132 settlements and the Jordan ments without exceeding the 30% threshold Trump, a settlement named after Trump on Valley. detailed in Trump’s plan under Israeli rule. the Golan Heights, Netanyahu announced According to the coalition deal, he can Settlements include Ma’ale Amos, Asfar, Ita- at his cabinet meeting on Sunday. advance the plan July 1st. Despite no formar, Har Bracha, Elon Moreh and Yitzhar. “There is importance in moving forward mal veto, Blue and White consent is imSettlers will postpone annexation of other with the decision of establishing the set- portant as the US will only support a plan areas in the proposal that would fall under tlement at this moment in time in order to backed by Israeli consensus. myKoCo half page ad 160x260mm Sushi Fusion 15-06-2020 v1.qxp_Layout 1 15/06/2020 16:46 Page 1
Regev MDA medicycle
Ambassador Mark Regev with the MDA medicycle dedicated in his name
Israel Ambassador Mark Regev has had a Magen David Adom medicycle dedicated in his name to mark his time in the United Kingdom. A socially-distanced ceremony took place at the Israeli embassy in Kensington. The vehicle has been dedicated in Regev’s name for his support of MDA UK during his time in office. An emotional Regev told the small gathering of MDA personnel that his family had volunteered with MDA in Israel and experienced first-hand lifesaving work they do.
MyKoCo Fusion Evening We are thrilled to announce our first Theme Evening for delivery only on the 2nd July 2020. Please go to www.mykoco.co.uk to place your order.
MyKoCo is proud to introduce Fresh Sushi Delivery Starting from the 24th June 2020, every Wednesday and Sunday. Please go to www.sushifusion.co.uk to place your order.
For enquires call 07545335955 or email contact@mykoco.co.uk www.mykoco.co.uk
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
4 NEWS
18 JUNE 2020
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
Etihad’s second aid flight to Israel Etihad Airways has made a second humanitarian flight to Israel delivering medical aid to the Palestinians yesterday. The flight was part of the ongoing coronavirus battle. UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process coordinated a shipment last month but Palestinian authorities refused as it was not coordinated correctly. It is unclear what happened to the shipment. The flight from Abu Dhabi will again be cargo-only. “Etihad Airways continues to operate humanitarian flights providing much-needed aid to nations within its network and beyond,” a spokesman said. The carrier made an historic aid flight from Abu Dhabi to Ben-Gurion Airport last month, the first direct commercial flight between the nations.
Stickers on Paris lampposts following demonstrations
PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA
The UAE does not hold diplomatic ties with Israel but the flight marked cooperation between the countries after rumoured discussions over Iran. Israeli unofficial ties with the UAE are controversial among Arab nations.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Board launches new commission The Board of Deputies has launched a Commission on Racial Inclusivity in the Jewish community. The initiative follows global condemnation following the racist killing of George Floyd in Minnepolis last month. Black British Jews and other Jews of colour will be invited to give evidence, anonymously if
preferred, about experiences in the community. Discussions will also take place with synagogues, schools, youth movements, cultural spaces and Jewish institutions on best practice and challenges. The Commission will produce a report with recommendations then follow up on actions taken.
PHOTO: SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTRE
The anti-Semitic dark side of Paris demonstrations “As in last year’s infiltration of the ‘Yellow Vests’ demonstrations by antisemitic, ant-Zionist and Holocaust denying neo-Nazis, so yesterday, Jew-hatred was exposed at the rally inspired by ‘Black Lives Matter’, in an around the Place de la République in Paris,” stated the Simon Wiesenthal Centre Director for International Relations, Dr. Shimon Samuels. Right-wing extremists unfolded a provocative banner from the rooftop of one of the surrounding buildings, whereas some in the Square responded screaming “Juifs sales!” (“Filthy Jews”) and chanting “Vive la Palestine!” Stickers on lamp-posts, printed for the occasion, blared: Palestine : terres volées, civils bombardés, enfants torturés... qui est le terroriste ? (Palestine: land stolen,
civilians bombed, children tortured... Who is the terrorist?) La Palestine aux Palestiniens ! Boycott Israel ! (Palestine for the Palestinians! Boycott Israel!) Stop à la collaboration avec le terrorisme d’état israélien (Stop collaboration with Israeli State terrorism) The Centre has requested the Paris Municipality to clear such anti-Israel political stickers… but, during this period prior to upcoming Mayoral elections, there has been little response from the authorities. “We therefore call upon the leaders of ‘Black Lives Matter’ to publicly condemn antisemitism, whether from extreme right or far left infiltration into their movement,” concluded Samuels.
Jasmine Shabbat menu Dinner 1 baby challah plus Challah Roll per person Chopped Liver
Shabbat Lunch
Lemon and Thyme Roasted Chicken (1/4 chicken per person ) Roasted Baby Potato
Egg and Onion
Seasonal Roasted Vegetables
Chicken Soup with Knaidalach
Apple and Mixed Berries Crumble
£25 pp
Hummus with Mushrooms
Potato Kugel
Challah Roll per person
Mini Schnitzels
Fish Goujons
Chopped Israeli Salad
Thai Noodle Salad
Aubergines Salad
Pickles
Fruit Salad Bowl
1 baby challah plus person Challah Roll per
Seuda
Green bean Fried Cauliflower and and Pumpkin Salad Tahini Chocolate Mousse
Coleslaw Salad
Mixed Pickles
Chocolate Brownie
Fruit Salad
Cherry Tomato Salad
Beef Chulent
£17.50 pp
£10 pp
For full menu visit www.jasmine-catering.co.uk THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
Aliyah Investment & Tax Planning for UK Olim • • • • •
10 years tax free income No inheritance tax Reduce tax on pension income Offshore investing Specialist investment management for Olim
Raymond James Financial Inc (parent co) • 3100 office locations worldwide • $838bn client assets • S&P 500 company (data as at 30.9.19)
“Simon created a low-risk portfolio which has done amazingly well in these troubled times” FP. “His professional expertise has produced excellent results” SF. “Particularly understands the needs of those making aliyah” Anon. “I have the highest regard for Simon Benarroch... an excellent team” AH.
For more information on our wealth management services please contact Simon Benarroch 020 8202 1944 or email RJUKGoldersGreen@RaymondJames.com www.GoldersGreen.RaymondJames.uk.com Risk Warnings – With investing, your capital is at risk. Raymond James Investment Services Ltd is a member of the London Stock Exchange and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales number 3669657 Registered office Ropemaker Place, 25 Ropemaker St, London EC2Y 9LY.
6 NEWS
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
18 JUNE 2020
Orthodox shuls shun Covid advice BY DAVID SAFFER
Machzikei Hadass in Manchester this week
PHOTO: LAURENCE PURCELL
Prof warns of second Covid wave in Israel BY DAVID SAFFER Israel’s growing number of coronavirus cases may signal a second wave of the deadly disease Public Health Services head Prof. Siegal Sadetzk warned this week. The Health Ministry confirmed over 300 fatalities across Israel at the time of going to press. Coronavirus National Information and Knowledge Center officials announced almost 300 new cases in a 24-hour period for the first time. The centre is part of IDF’s Security and Intelligence Division. Ignoring measures is a key reason for a spike in numbers. “When you look at it, it looks like the beginning of a wave,” she said. “The main question today is, to what extent we are determined to be aware of social distancing, masks, hygiene, and nonconformity (to regulations). Prof. Siegal Sadetzk added, “We can see that without it, the disease returns.” Prof. Sadetzk said the rise in infections was different to the first wave. Since the
economy reopened, Israel has seen new virus patients doubling daily. “We anticipated the first wave, we were prepared for it,” Sadetzki explained to Knesset members. “Of course, there have been unexpected issues, but we knew to look for patients among those returning from abroad and to conduct epidemiological investigations. Most patients were already in isolation. Now a large number of the infections are among students, which is not something we saw in the first wave.” Sadetzki added that the public did not understand guidelines. “The layout of the directives is very complex, and I don’t think it’s a form that the public can abide by,” she explained. Asked if an increase in patient numbers was not due to an increase in tests. The professor acknowledged the fact, but contended, “There is morbidity in 57 communities, it’s not something we can ignore. It means there are more patients than we have located, and to me that is worrying.” Yesh Atid MK Mickey Levy accused
A worrying number of ultra-orthodox shuls across the United Kingdom are ignoring government advice about holding religious services. Pictures have emerged of shuls, some observing social distancing measures others shunning advice, clearly in a minyan format to the consternation of community leaders. First-hand accounts of services have also been related about prayers in shuls and satellite venues. Government measures allow places of worship to reopen for private prayer only (if a shul wants to) and from July 4th, at the earliest, worshippers may be given the green light to daven in a public minyan but must adhere to social distancing rules. Sadetzki of generating panic. “It’s an increase, but it’s not significant,” he said. “Be careful about how you conduct yourselves, do your part, but relax.” Sadetzi replied, “It is my duty to reflect the data as I see it. “We are experiencing an increase in the number of cases and also in the nature of the cases. There is no hysteria here, there is a warning here.” Among increased numbers, Tel Aviv is central to a new outbreak. Many cases have been traced to a Jaffa neighbourhood and Tel Aviv’s Levinsky market where the infection rate is twice the national average. Employees at Ichilov Hospital Palace and a nursing home also tested positive. Tel Aviv though is behind the ultra-Orthodox communities of Bnei Brak and Beit Shemesh. The Ministry of Education, meantime, has begun preparations for remote and
“We are experiencing an increase in the number of cases and also in the nature of the cases. There is no hysteria here, there is a warning here.”
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
Sadly however, most ultra-orthodox shuls in the UK have resumed minyanim under the guise of personal prayer only. Popular weekly pamphlets have also announced a resumption of services which can be picked up in various shuls and mikva’ot. Since lockdown began it has been blatantly obvious that many minyanim and countless public simchas have taken place with a disregard for distancing measures. There has been huge criticism of government regulations regarding shuls from ultra-orthodox communities. Many people feel that opening a shul for private prayer only is essentially pointless as this can take place at home. The major issue orthodox people have is that you can shop with dozens of customers around you not wearing masks or sit on a packed tube train in a confined space with no fresh air, yet you
18 JUNE 2020
NEWS 7
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
can’t sit in a shul to pray to G-d in a safe manner. There is a growing feeling that there is one rule for work or shopping and quite another for religion. Government rules for many people quite simply does not make sense. The British Jewish community is approaching 500 deaths where the deceased contracted Covid-19. Latest burial board information across Jewish communities detail 497 Jewish funerals carried out as of last Friday. That figure could sadly hit the landmark 500 figure in statistics released tomorrow. “Every loss is a tragedy,” commented the Board of Deputies who compile the figures. “We are clearly seeing a reduction in weekly numbers, but vigilance must be maintained so that numbers do not start to rise again.” The Board liaises with the largest denominational burial boards to collate an indicator of deaths where Covid-19 was a factor. Organisations include The Adath Yisroel Burial Society, Federation of Synagogues Burial Society, Joint Jewish Burial Board, Spanish and Portuguese Sephardi Community and United Synagogue Burial Society.
Comparable figures are available from the Board of Deputies on request. The United Synagogue has been praised for its careful handling of the coronavirus crisis. Officials have been clear regarding a resumption of religious services under wide ranging safety guidelines. The Board has asked for “vigilance” but pockets of Jewish communities from London to Manchester and areas in the North East are risking a spike in Covid cases. Concerns are not scaremongering but a real threat. The US follows a Covid safe environment highlighting measures with rapid shut-down plans if a suspected coronavirus case is among congregants. The ‘R’ rate also impacts on planning. Communities must give attention to aveilim, those with yahrtzeit and simchas. Nobody should feel pressurised to attend a service to make up a minyan. Communities are also asked not to hold kiddushim, support or publicise minyanim or services in members’ homes. Sifrei Torah may not be loaned. Children under 12 meantime should not attend. Staggered starts for minyanim are meant to be considered along with social distancing.
classroom learning in the next school year. Both options will be in place. Officials to end schools closing when one positive coronavirus case is diagnosed. In the midst of uncertainty, outgoing Health Ministry director general Moshe Bar-Siman-Tov called on citizens to follow guidelines as a lockdown might not be as effective in a second wave. Bar-Siman-Tov resigned after mounting public pressure of “fear-mongering” regarding tough measures to combat the pandemic. “We’re definitely at risk of a renewed outbreak,” he said. “I think we shouldn’t tackle the new wave with lockdowns, it’s going to be different from the previous wave and we should act accordingly.” He added, “The outbreak could be prevented if the public follows the rules, and I have a feeling that we’ve been seeing a blessed change in this matter in recent days. We can deal with this without the steps we had to take last time, I trust the Israeli public to succeed to take the required steps, they are not that complicated. I understand the sense of burnout in dealing with the disease, but the virus is not over, so we must persevere.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again has called on Israelis to respect guidelines by Health Ministry as the number of infections continues to be a “red flag”. “A study by the University of Cambridge and the University of Greenwich, showed that wearing masks is a very effective way to prevent further outbreaks. The study found the use of masks by half of the population would lower the transmission coefficient to below one.”
Netanyahu added that reopening the economy would benefit industries hardest hit by the lockdown. Eilat is to receive a NIS 50 million aid program. “We will work to strengthen tourism in the area,” he noted. “Domestic tourism will partially replace foreign tourism.” In related news, the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, meantime, is debating the government’s emergency regulations law to extend the coronavirus pandemic fight. There is no legal authority to restrict gatherings, quarantine enforcement, checking temperature or wearing mask in public places. Emergency regulations expire within three months unless legislation is passed. Elsewhere, the United Arab Emirates and Israel could work together on battling the coronavirus. Pandemic cooperation does not affect UAE’s opposition to political issues including annexation. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Anwar Gargash, made the comments during an American Jewish Committee conference this week. AJC described the Q&A as “historic”. “Can I have a political disagreement with Israel but at the same time try and bridge other areas of the relationship? I think I can and I think this is fundamentally where we are,” Gargash said. Israel has no diplomatic relations with Gulf Arab countries. However two UAE planes have landed at Ben Gurion airport on humanitarian flights for the Palestinians.
… there is one rule for work or shopping and quite another for religion. Government rules for many people quite simply does not make sense.
FACE MASKS We have them at very reasonable prices Subject to availability Pack of 50 standard 3-ply @ £33.00
FFP3 single £19.00
FFP2 single £4.50
N95 single £6.00
Price includes delivery to mainland UK Contact graham@cateringresources.co.uk Call 0121 729 7143 or 07889 464583 Pay By Credit Card or Bank Transfer No returns or refunds.
Thinking about ALIYAH? Contact the Jewish Agency for Israel certified by the Israeli government to facilitate Aliyah!
0-800-051-8227 | 020-8371-5250 | gci-en@jafi.org
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
8 NEWS
18 JUNE 2020
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
Bibi calls for Iran sanctions Urban Dictionary deletes anti-Semitic definitions BY SIMCHA ABIR
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the international community to join the United States in re-imposing “paralysing” sanctions on Iran. Netanyahu’s intervention followed a military strike on pro-Iranian sites in an eastern suburb of Deir ez-Zor Syria, near the Iraqi border earlier this month. A reported 12 operatives, all Iraqi and Afghani members of pro-Iranian soldiers, were killed. Vehicles and ammunition were also destroyed. UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights could not identify the aircraft. The operation followed an airstrike in Hama used to develop weapons by Syrian defence industries. The site near Hezbollah bases is believed to be a part of the terror group’s effort to upgrade rockets to precision-guided missiles. The IDF has not confirmed the strikes. “Iran has systematically violated its commitments by hiding sites and enriching
fissionable material, and has committed other violations,” Netanyahu noted. “The time has come for the international community to join the US and reimpose paralysing sanctions on Iran.” Netanyahu added, “Israel will not allow Iran to achieve nuclear weapons and will continue to act methodically against Iran’s attempts to militarily entrench on our borders.” The International Atomic Energy Agency has stated that Iran has increased stockpiles of enriched uranium by over 50 per cent over the past three months and remains in violation of the nuclear deal. US President Trump pulled out of a unilateral deal in 2018. Iran signed the JCPOA deal in 2015 with the US, UK, Germany, France, China and Russia allowing Iran to stockpile 202.8 kilograms. An UN-backed arms embargo on Iran ends on 18 October. The US is hoping to renew the UN Security Council ban on selling conventional arms to Iran.
IDF briefs WJC over Zoom BY NATALIE ASH Israel Defense Forces international spokesperson Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus briefed Jewish lay leaders in a global zoom World Jewish Congress conference last week. Over 120 WJC-affiliated communities participated in the briefing, the latest in a series of virtual WJC events since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lt. Col. Conricus shared insights regarding Israel’s actions to flatten the coronavirus curve while continuing normal defense operations. The IDF has served as a primary institution in dealing with the pandemic. Lt. Col. Conricus reported that no active IDF soldiers had died or been in critical condition. The IDF has observed quarantine regulations.
Among the biggest challenges that the IDF and Israeli government had faced has been setting regulations and educating citizens. Information is provided in six languages, an IDF-controlled call center and food distribution system has been established. The IDF have donated over 13,000 pints of blood to help those affected by the virus, developed, manufactured and distribute ventilators to treat COVID-19. Ambulances were also retrofitted to compress oxygen and carry virus-infected patients safely. Despite this work, derogatory campaigns have emerged insisting that Israel has provided no assistance to Palestinians in the West Bank or Gaza strip. Lt. Col. Conricus explained there has been ongoing cooperation with the Palestinians.
CONSIDERING ALIYAH? Join hundreds of British Olim making their Aliyah dream a reality.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
DOV NEWMARK: dov@nbn.org.il www.nbn.org.il 0800-075-7200
WORKING IN COOPERATION TO BUILD A STRONGER ISRAEL THROUGH ALIYAH
Every one of us, together
BY SIMCHA ABIR Campaign Against Antisemitism has pressured Urban Dictionary into removing a page devoted to anti-Semitic definitions of the Holocaust. Other offensive anti-Semitic definitions related to the term ‘Zionist’ and ‘Hitler’. CAA led a campaign for the removal of vile phrases by alerting household brands including DFS and People’s Postcode Lottery about the hateful terminology. Advertisers thanked CAA for their intervention, many have now cancelled marketing activities with the controversial website. Research by Dr Daniel Allington, a senior lecturer in Social and Cultural Artificial Intelligence at King’s College London and a CAA volunteer, revealed the offensive and anti-Semitic entries. “I realised that hardcore racists were exploiting Urban Dictionary’s ‘anything
goes’ philosophy to promote their extremist views,” said Dr Allington said. “It wouldn’t matter so much if it were an obscure website that nobody had heard of, but Urban Dictionary is one of the most popular websites in the world and it carries adverts for household name brands.” Urban Dictionary is “replete with antisemitic, racist and needlessly offensive entries,” said Stephen Silverman, Director of Investigations and Enforcement at CAA. “We intend to maintain this pressure in the hope that the people behind Urban Dictionary will do the decent thing and clean up their website once and for all.” Mr Silverman welcomed news that several brands had taken swift action to remove their advertisements from Urban Dictionary after being contacted by CAA. “They agree the website is not an appropriate venue for their marketing publicity,” he explained.
An interactive refugee story game
A scene from the game
The National Holocaust Centre & Museum launched “The Journey” - a new interactive story game, available as an iPad app. Based on their highly popular walk-through museum exhibition on the theme of the Kindertransport, it is designed for Key Stage 2 children at Primary School (Years 5&6/ages 9-11). A wonderful creative initiative combining rich narrative, app interactivity and high production values, this story game follows the life of young German Jewish boy Leo in Nazi Berlin between 1933-38. It is downloadable from Apple from 15th June and will be available on Android later in the summer. There will be a series of 7 public Twitter and Facebook Live events and closed Zoom events for schools, during National Refugee Week on 14th, 17th, 18th and 19th June including one in conjunction with Jewish cultural centre JW3. Topics include Refugeeism and Storytelling Creativity in Education. [Public event panellists include the author Miriam Halahmy, Arts Council Director of Innovation Nicola Saunders, award-winning games producer Martha Henson, human rights lawyer Margaret Finch, AJR Director of Education Alex Maws and the Holocaust survivors Joan Salter and Ruth Barnett.]
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
Game navigation menu
The experience is based on rigorous learning objectives for the Key Stage 2 curriculum. It aims to encourage learning about identity, friendship and kindness; students are encouraged to reflect critically on acceptance and sources of truth. The Journey has been creative-directed by Bright White, animated by Studio Liddell and built by D3T – all working in close consultation with NHC&M’s eminent team of historians and educators for pin-sharp accuracy and authenticity. Development of the App has been funded by the Arts Council in conjunction with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the AJR.
10 NEWS
18 JUNE 2020
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
CST’s Delew Greece and Israel tourism steps down hopes by August Community Security Trust chief executive steps down from the post in August. David Delew has led the charity for seven years. Communications director, PHOTO: TWITTER David Delew Mark Gardner, will take up the role. Gardner commented, “I have fought against anti-Semitism, racism and extremism since I was a teenager and am deeply honoured to now lead CST on behalf of our entire Jewish community.” Gardner thanked Delew for his excellent leadership and the 30 years of friendship they have enjoyed in service of the community. Charity chair, Gerald Ronson paid tribute to Delew for bringing focus, commitment and professional excellence across the charity. Ronson, who described Gardner as one of our community’s most experienced and highly respected professionals at the helm. Looking ahead, he fears Britain, Jews and CST face difficult times.
PRECIOUS STONES
WATCHES & CLOCKS
PORCELAIN MEN’S & LADIES HIGH-END FASHION
QUALITY NAMED GLASS
PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA
Greece and Israel have vowed to resume bilateral tourism at the beginning of August. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Prime Minister Benjamin
PAINTINGS/ART WORK
JEWELLERY
GOLD
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis
El Al suspends flights again
COSTUME JEWELLERY PROPERTY WINE & ALCOHOL CARS
SCULPTURE & BRONZES
PROBATE VALUATIONS
SILVER
Selling items of value has never been simpler. WHETHER YOU’RE CLEARING A HOME, MOVING, REMODELLING, I WILL GET THE BEST PRICES FOR ANY ITEMS OF VALUE YOU’RE LOOKING TO SELL •
I AM A INDEPENDENT BROKER ACTING SOLELY ON YOUR BEHALF
•
I SELL THROUGH MANY DIFFERENT AUCTION HOUSES, HIGH-END
•
HAVING BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR OVER 10 YEARS LOOKING AFTER MANY,
DEALERS, COLLECTORS AND PRIVATE CLIENTS MANY CLIENTS YOU WILL ALWAYS RECEIVE MY PERSONAL DISCREET ONE-TO-ONE SERVICE (REFERENCES AVAILABLE) •
THERE IS NO COST OR OBLIGATION MEETING WITH ME AT YOUR HOME
• •
OR STORAGE FACILITY PROBATE VALUATIONS CARRIED OUT BASED IN ST JOHNS WOOD, CLIENTS IN THE UK AND EUROPE
Perry Field | 07802 157500 NEW HOME SERVICE AVALIABLE : I WILL BUY YOUR SILVER, GOLD AND JEWLLERY FROM THE COMFORT AND SAFETY OF YOUR HOME. DISCRETION GUARANTEED, IMMEDIATE PAYMENT MADE.
Netanyahu made the announcement following a meeting in Jerusalem. Mitsotakis, on his first trip abroad since the onset of the pandemic crisis was joined by a cabinet delegation to demonstrate confidence in health measures and to promote a trilateral natural-gas consortium with Cyprus. Greece has reopened airports to mainly EU visitors. Around 1.2 million Israelis travel to Greece annually. Netanyahu hopes travellers will not have to self-quarantine but any decision depends on the coronavirus pandemic. “If numbers allow it, this is the target date for opening the skies,” he told reporters. Greece, Israel and Cyprus are partnered on energy projects. Mitsotakis warned against Turkey’s “aggressive behaviour”, citing “recent incidents” at sea, air and land borders. He also noted a “destabilising effect” by Turkey in its relationship with Libya. Israel, meantime, is looking for support from Greece regarding West Bank annexation. “We expect Greece to be an anchor of support for us in the Union,” Yossi Amrani, Israeli Ambassador to Athens, told Israel’s Army Radio.
El Al has extended its suspension of passenger flights until July 31. The carrier is making cargo and occasional passenger flights but yesterday’s news is a blow to 90% of its 6,300 employees who have been on unpaid leave since March. It had been hoped that all flights could resume at the beginning of next month. El Al notified Tel Aviv Stock Exchange of its decision. Foreign travellers are banned from travelling to Israel and returning Israelis from abroad must go into enforced 14 days self-isolation. Whilst Covid measures are in place El Al will continue to be grounded for foreign flights. The statement was not a surprise though as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to open borders with Greece and Cyprus from August if Covid-19 cases are under control. The government has held talks with El Al and Knafaim Holdings about a $250 million bailout loan.
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
Rashford forces u-turn on food voucher scheme
Marcus Rashford
PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA
BY ADAM MOSES Jewish children will benefit from a £120m ‘Covid summer school fund’ food voucher thanks to Manchester United star Marcus Rashford. The England international backed a campaign for a six-week extension for 1.3million vulnerable children eligible to free school meals during term time in England. The Department for Education had refused but relented after pressure from Rashford for a rethink. Drawing on his childhood experiences, the Premier League star posted an open letter to MPs on Monday, explaining how he benefitted from free school meals and food banks. Rashford said his story was “all too familiar for families in England”. After the government u-turn yesterday, a delighted Rashford, 22, tweeted, “THIS is England in 2020.” Prime Minister Boris Johnson welcomed Rashford’s contribution to the “debate around poverty”. Commenting on Rashford’s intervention, he added, “The PM welcomes his contribution to the debate around poverty and respects the fact that he has been using his profile as a leading sportsman to highlight important issues.” The initiative equates to £15 a week per recipient for a meal. Labour leader Keir Starmer said the move was a “welcome U-turn” in the House of Commons. Provision was set to continue during the summer in Scotland and Wales but not England and Northern Ireland. It would end following the summer term next month. When Rashford called for the voucher scheme to be extended in England, he asked people to think about struggling parents having “water turned off” in lockdown and children going hungry. Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey was widely criticised when she replied that water “could not” be disconnected. Johnsons’ spokesman said the extended scheme was a “specific measure” during a unique time. Rashford tweeted “we aren’t beaten yet”, adding, “MPs, please #maketheUturn”. Qualifying families have received vouchers or parcels during the lockdown since March. Official figures show that school children in England represent around 15% of state-educated pupils eligible for free school meals. The greatest need is in parts of London, the north and Midlands.
See the Reality, 360
Join the success of a new kind of living experience
* ההדמיה להמחשה בלבד
The towers of Ramot 360 are nearing completion. Come see the well-appointed apartments, built to the highest specifications, surrounding a verdant park between the buildings.
Last apartments and penthouses
02-580-1190 Main entrance: Congress St. Jerusalem www.ramot360.co.il | sales@ramot360.co.il
Bank guarantee as per Law of Sales. Bank accompaniment by
12 OPED
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
Villains of Jewish history BY JAMES MARLOW Allow me please to weigh in on the racist statute debate, because there are so many that come to mind. The English playwright’s, William Shakespeare 1564-1616 and Christopher Marlowe (no relation) 1564-1593, were reported to have been anti-Semitic, and not just based on their poems. Let’s remove their books. Henry Ford 1863-1947, Walt Disney 1901-1966, and Bing Crosby 1926-1977 are remembered as great achievers, but many have testified over the years, they were anti-Semitic. Sling the motors cars, movies and music into the river. How about the monument of Bogdan Chmielnicki, which stands proudly in Kiev, Ukraine. For those who don’t know, in the years 1648 and 1649, Chmielnicki led the Russian Cossacks in an attack that led to the murder of 300,000 Jews. His monument has to go. In Cumbria, the statue of King Edward I stands tall. But he expelled the Jews from England in 1290. His statue must come down. Outside of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster is Richard the Lionheart. When the time came for the coronation of King Richard, it was bad news for the Jews of England, who were barred from the ceremony.
The Jews of London were then plundered and murdered, while their houses were burned down. Attacks on Jews then spread to other English cities. This nasty pogrom sparked by the coronation means that this famous statue should be rolled into the Thames. William the Conqueror and his apartheid regime banned Jews from owning land. His statue is in Northern France. Who wants to topple that one? There are images of King Henry III all over London and England, including outside Kings College. King Henry passed the 1253 Statute of Jewry Act, in response to the growing anti-Semitic feeling, which banned construction of synagogues and forced Jews to wear a badge. How can we expect Jewish students to walk under such a figure at KCL? Did you know that St Aldates and Christ Church in Oxford are built on the ruins of the old Jewish quarter? Perhaps we should rename these streets, “Jewry Place.” Karl Marx wrote about the Jewish vermin and described Jews as money grabbers and that the world would never be at peace until this “ill” was dwelt with. His statue is in Highgate, London. The Emperor Hadrian of the Roman army has a bronze head in many cities across Europe, but he tortured and killed thousands of Jews. All of his heads should be sprayed with red paint and the Hadrian wall needs to fall.
As for Clement Attlee’s Imperialist Government, they stopped many boats full of Holocaust refugees from reaching Jewish Palestine. I know he introduced the NHS into Britain, but still, he denied a nation returning to its land. In Spain, the murderous King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella have statues proudly on display in Andalusia, Southern Spain. The pair of them massacred and tortured so many Jews in the late 1400s, until the final expulsion of 1492. An estimated 1.5 to 2 million Jewish people died travelling, mostly barefoot to other countries. We must remove those statutes. Karl Lueger was the anti-Semitic Mayor of Vienna and despite having a statue in the city, his picture is on the wall of some cafes and restaurants in the city. We have to boycott those eating establishments. King Louis IX of France burned 24 wagonloads of Jewish manuscripts in Paris, including all known copies of the Talmud and other priceless Jewish commentaries. His statue is in the American State of Missouri, but should really be thrown into the ocean. What about the tunes of the anti-Semitic Richard Wagner and his statue that sits proudly today in Berlin? Wagner was one of Hitler’s favourite artists. How do you think Jews feel about this? Martin Luther called Jews “a base whoring people,” “a den of devils,” “nothing but
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
18 JUNE 2020 thieves and robbers who daily eat no morsel and wear no thread of clothing which they have not stolen and pilfered from us, by means of their accursed usury.” I am not going to go through the list of the many anti-Semitic Popes throughout history, because that will bore you. But until fairly recently, the Vatican had absolutely no respect for any Jewish clergy or Jews in general and still today, insist on keeping their WWII history locked away in a vault. So when you ask me how I would feel, if a statue of Hitler was on display, I say, there are enough statues and monuments across the west that represent mass Jewish oppression, persecution and ethnic cleaning. And as a practising Jew, if we were to take down all of these symbols of discrimination and genocide, not a stone, monument or flag would remain anywhere in the West or even in the Islamic countries. Sadly we have to accept that human history is full of brutality and exploitation. But if we wish to move forward and make progress, we have to remember the past and not pretend it never existed. James Marlow is a broadcast journalist and public relations media consultant. He has previously worked for ITN, EuroNews, Reuters, Daily Mail, Daily Express, LBC Radio and Sky News. In addition he has trained and prepared hundreds of business and entertainment people, politicians and rabbis, for the media, including television, radio and audiences. You can follow James on Twitter @James_J_ Marlow or email James@TheCommunicationBureau.com
14 LETTERS
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
Letters to the Editor Send in your comments to letters@thejewishweekly.com
Please note: The views of the letters do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper. Letters may be edited and publication is at the discretion of the editor.
OPEN OUR SHULS! Dear Editor, Since 26 March citizens of this country have been denied access to their places of worship for community prayer. For the first six weeks of lockdown the restriction was understandable. The U K, like most other countries, was committed above all to combatting the ravages of the pandemic. Since then, as the spread of the virus has reduced, numerous targets of lockdown have been released -- from places of work to garden centres, car showrooms, schools and shops. But not places of worship. The only gesture towards places of worship has been the allowance,from 15 June, to enter into them for “individual prayer”. This half-hearted concession, for which there has been no coherent explanation, is next to useless, as for most faiths the key feature of a place of worship is prayer with a congregation. Though a solid supporter of this Government, I have to say that its attitude to religious needs during this pandemic has been most disappointing. Respect for faith freedom and the promotion of traditional values used to be key foundations of Conservative Party philosophy. More recently they have fallen markedly down the list of priorities. The millions in this country to whom faith is indispensable have been patiently awaiting Government relaxations, relying largely on assurances from community leaders that the matter was in hand and
the Government was listening. Alas, for all the assurances, there have as yet been no tangible results. The only efforts that have noticeably achieved anything are those of the Catholic clergy, without whose outspoken demands the doors of every law-abiding place of worship would probably still be locked. It is high time a forthright initiative were taken by members of the public. We live in a democracy, yet faith needs are being neglected. I would urge all members of our community, especially Rabbinical leaders, to take the relatively short time required to e mail three letters- to the Prime Minister (boris.johnson.mp@parliament.uk), Communities Secretary (robert.jenrick.mp@ parliament.uk) and their local Member of Parliament (similar e mail format to the foregoing for every MP). The simple, respectful request should be to restore community prayer in places of worship without further delay, and certainly by the next official lockdown announcement on July 4. Social distancing and other appropriate safeguards will of course have to be strictly implemented. This is the least everyone can do. If there is a mass letter-writing lobby by thousands of people, it is far more likely the desired result will be swiftly achieved. Remember – Religious Lives Matter!
Getting support for our community’s most vunerable OPED BY NEIL TAYLOR FROM LANGDON Langdon has now tragically lost three of its cherished members during the Covid crisis and they will live long in our memories. They were people who were part of a community that went to college, worked, lived and socialised together. They found friendships and confidantes where they could not find it anywhere else. They were deeply valued and appreciated for what they contributed to the Langdon community. Their full stories however will not be widely known because they were not given the opportunity to live their lives to the full and because they only represent a tiny group of individuals amongst 50,000 plus people who have lost their lives over the past few weeks. The story that is not heard, as the response to the pandemic has been focused on care homes for older people, is that in just over a month 386 people with a learning disability, some of whom may also be autistic, who were receiving care from support providers have died. This is a 134% increase in the number of death notifications this year. It brings into sharp focus that people of working age who have a disability are also
Brian Gordon, Councillor, London Borough of Barnet
MESSAGES OF SUPPORT FOR JACQUELINE CURZON I read and enjoyed Front Line, in the Jewish Weekly. Thank you for providing a well-written, amusing and informative column. How refreshing to read a frank opinion which subscribes neither to political bias or political correctness. Best wishes to you and looking forward to your columns Mr and Mrs R - Edgware I really enjoy reading your articles From the Front Line. You are an amazing lady. I don’t know how you do it! I pray and wish you will have good health. All my love and good wishes. Mrs G - Manchester!
18 JUNE 2020
Hi, I read your articles in the Jewish Weekly and I think you are AMAZING the way you are coping with your illness. Everybody in life has their problems to deal with and give a lot of chizuk to people. Wishing you a refuah sheleimah. looking forward to reading many more of your articles and iyH they will be ones of your recovery. Best wishes Mrs N In utter admiration. May you have a complete refuah. Reader from London
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
very much at risk, particularly of respiratory illness. As the roll out of the testing programme has not been responsive to the needs of people with learning disability, nor supportive of the services they receive, once again we are reminded that they are not a priority. Our members’ voices are dim in the cacophony of noise as organisations compete for resources. Their families have had to fight for the right support and worry every day that this support will be available, safe and quality in nature. So why should they have to fight so hard for their voice to be heard, for their presence to be valued and why do families have to anticipate that they will have to fight for their kin for the rest of their lives? While well above 40% of Langdon members are in paid employment, only 7% of learning disabled adults across the country have the opportunity to do so. Langdon members are full of vigour and vitality, they are creative and fun to be with, they have a lot to say and a lot to contribute, they believe in social justice and they have strong personal identities. They want to work, rest and play and they want to be given the opportunity to thrive and they want to live long and fulfilled lives. Let’s make that a priority.
16 COMMUNITY
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
18 JUNE 2020
Bnos Beis Yaakov shines Zacks Go Purple on their 300 mile challenge for during lockdown Bnos Beis Yaakov (BBY) has been busier than ever ensuring their girls have daily structure throughout lock down. BBY was initially unsure regarding the use of Zoom, as screens are generally not encouraged. However, the girls are benefitting from the classroom like structure, as well as the continued teacher pupil interaction and the obvious social aspects. BBY has come up with exciting initiatives to counter the inevitable time spent in front of the computer. Some examples of the above are whole school P.E challenges where each class is sent a new challenge to do each week. It has been great for the girls to keep active whilst simultaneously feeling connected to their classmates who are doing the same. Also, there are regular art competitions that every girl is encouraged to partake of, as well as art videos showing them how to make crafts by following the steps shown. A further initiative is to allow girls to choose 6 books from the school library and have them delivered (in a contactless way) to their doors. Teachers have been phoning pupils to keep up the connection, as well as giving
extra support in reading and kria. BBY also ran a Sefirah Middos project, where each week of the sefirah girls received a small booklet about a certain middah, some stories and a project for them to do. BBY has gone far beyond what one may consider a school’s regular call of duty. Siyumim continue as usual, with teachers delivering treats to each girl with a note, and having a Zoom Siyum with each pupil preparing something to say or show. The headteacher, Rabbi Lieberman, is in regular contact with parents and even delivers the Kesser Shem Tov Certificates to girls each Erev Shabbos! Regular weekly assemblies have been held, with Rabbi Lieberman telling stories and fascinating divrei torah, keeping girls engaged even over the phone. With the necessary provisions in place, BBY has now opened its doors, welcoming back four year groups for a full day, confident that they are providing a safe and warm environment. Two further year groups are due to return next week. Care has been shown to each girl and their family as the school continues to shine despite the lockdown restrictions.
Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School Children arriving back to School, with the School having staggered times for the pupils entry. Teachers were at hand to check the children as they entered the school.
Back to School at BWJP
PHOTO: LAWRENCE PURCELL
Jewish Care
Helen and Natasha Zack Go Purple for their 300 mile challenge for Jewish Care’s Vi & John Rubens House 2
Twenty-three year old Natasha Zack and her mum Helen, have set themselves a goal of walking 300 miles between them to raise money for Jewish Care in June. They are also taking on 30 second challenges to do on their walks and are filming them along the way. So far their 30 second challenges have included hoopla, dance moves, standing on one leg, sit ups, press ups and of course wearing purple for Jewish Care’s Go Purple week. The mother and daughter duo from Chigwell had decided to take on the challenge in April but had to postpone this because of lockdown. They are walking in memory of Leslie Sherman and Harold Zack, Helen’s dad and father-in-law and Natasha’s Zeida and Grandad who were both cared for at Jewish Care’s Vi & John Rubens House in Ilford. Helen works as a receptionist and administrator at the care home and Natasha is a communications intern. Helen says, “I will be walking 100 miles and Tash will be walking 200 to reach our combined 300 miles together. “Leslie, my Dad, was one of life’s great helpers. He was the Treasurer of the Fundraising Committee for Vi & John Rubens House for a number of years. To be able to raise money like this was always very important to him. When he needed more support following his diagnosis with Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s Dementia, he began going to Jewish Care’s Dennis Centre for people living with dementia which is next door to the care home. As his condition progressed and couldn’t go to the Dennis Centre it wasn’t even a question of where he would go next when more care was needed. “Jewish Care’s Vi & John Rubens House care home has been part of our family for a very long time. In the 80’s both my Nanas,
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
Annie Sherman and Dora West were residents at Vi & John and my great aunty Ruchel was a resident there too after that. Another great-aunt and great-uncle of mine, Pearly and Lionel Winston, also lived at Jewish Care’s Hyman Fine House in Brighton.” Helen says, “The challenge for me is the walking itself as I have fibromyalgia. It causes simple things such as walking to be painful. Since starting this I have surprised myself with the distance I have walked. It’s been good to have socially distanced visits while walking with my daughter to our friends during lockdown and we welcome more fun challenges en route too. Natasha adds, “My Grandad was always full of joy right to the end. The last time I saw and spoke to him was saying goodbye and that I’ll see him soon, the day before I left for my travels in Australia. He passed away the day after I landed. Jewish Care were amazing in the care home and I have so much to thank them for. It would mean so much to us if people would donate to our fundraiser. “I felt that this was a great way to show our appreciation for the work Jewish Care do, whilst raising money for this worthwhile cause. I also hope that this will help to encourage others to be more active too and not take health for granted. Though both my grandfathers were active in their lives, Zeida had Parkinson’s and dementia and my Grandad had a stroke which severely affected his mobility afterwards. Whilst you never know what will happen in the future, we do have control over what we do today. “We have been really grateful for all the support that Jewish Care gave to my grandfathers and our extended family. They have done wonderful things for my family and continues to do so for others.”
18 JUNE 2020
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
COMMUNITY 17
WE C U 2020 launches for NHS workers across Greater Manchester WE C U 2020 launches in Manchester, collecting donations from big brands and distributing self-care packages for NHS workers to show thanks and support for their tireless efforts. Manchester – WE C U 2020 is an amazing campaign started by ex-beauty editor Lauren Ezekiel from her home in Essex. It began when Lauren discovered the heavy toll of PPE and repeated washing and scrubbing was having on the skin of NHS staff, causing painful blotches, sores and peeling skin. Wanting to give back to those who are working so tirelessly to keep us all safe and healthy during the Covid-19 outbreak, Lauren resourcefully utilised her contacts in the beauty industry to request donations for beauty and self-care products from big brands, packs the products into goody bags and distributes them to NHS workers. The campaign has been a tremendous success in London, with a range of prolific brands, including Dermalogica, Burt’s Bees, Molten Brown and Nip +Fab, supporting the cause and donating a wide range of products from face masks to luxury facial oils, rescue remedy to nipple cream and much more. Lauren outlined her motivation for starting this incredible campaign for NHS workers, saying: “They are exhausted, missing family and under tremendous strain. However, for me there is another aspect. It might seem frivolous, but as an ex-beauty editor, I know how a beauty product can actually lift your mental state. As you inhale a face cream it can give you a moment of mindfulness. A moment away from the madness. And I wanted to show every nurse, doctor, cleaner,
Distributing self-care packages for NHS workers
administrator on the frontline that we are thinking of them. NHS workers are the people that look after us; we need to show them we care about and value them.” So far, the campaign has been incredibly successful, delivering nearly 20,000 goody bags to over 200 hospitals, care homes and community teams around the country. They have had over 300,000 items donated in total and have donated 60,000 products as direct requests. Almost 150 brands have donated products, including 24,000 Palmers Cocoa Butter Body Lotions, 10,000 Mitchum deodorants, 28,000 Burt’s Bees lip balms, 5000 Elizabeth Arden Hand Creams, 6000 Cetraban Body Lotions, 6000 John Frieda Shampoos, and 40,000 products
from Unilever. WE C U 2020 was launched in Manchester a few weeks ago, by Lauren’s uncle Derek Ezekiel who will be overseeing all efforts across the Greater Manchester area. Regarding the launch, Derek said: “My niece Lauren’s fantastic idea, WE C U 2020, has really taken off in London and we are really pleased to be launching it in Manchester. The response from the NHS staff and carers has been overwhelming and I’m grateful for the opportunity to give back to those who have been working so hard to keep us all safe The initiative will also be a great way to engage the Greater Manchester community, who might still be at home, through our volunteer network. It is my hope that our
More Go Purple for Jewish Care - Niki and Simon make Purplemasks4JC Brother and sister, Simon Davies and Niki Caplan have found a great way to raise funds for Jewish Care and keeping people safe during the pandemic by forming Purplemasks4JC. They are making triple layer washable and reusable facemasks for a minimum £5 donation to Jewish Care in a range of purple fabrics. Fundraising Volunteer, Simon Davies who lives at Jewish Care’s Rela Goldhill at Otto Schiff care home for people with physical disabilities
in Golders Green and his sister, Niki Caplan who lives in Bushey, is a GP, Brown Owl and Mum of two, have already raised £2000 and made 200 masks. Simon and Niki, say, “Thank you to everyone who supported Purple Masks4JC so far and do keep the orders coming to raise much needed funds for an amazing cause, Jewish Care, who are doing an amazing job of looking after all their residents and clients.
Niki Caplan sows Purplemasks4JC
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
efforts will go some small way in providing a morale boost to our invaluable NHS staff during this difficult time” Former Bury South MP, Ivan Lewis has also joined the initiative as team leader for Greater Manchester, he said: “WE CU 2020 is an amazing initiative which we are proud to be bringing to Greater Manchester. Frontline NHS, Care and other essential services staff are risking their lives to save lives and ensure vulnerable people have dignity at this difficult time. We owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude and hope our small token of appreciation will show them how much they are valued by the people of Greater Manchester. The WE C U 2020 Manchester team will be packing and delivering goody bags to hospitals, GP surgeries, care homes and other frontline services across Manchester. NHS staff are also encouraged to get in contact with the initiative via email at wecu20@gmail.com to request packages for themselves and colleagues, subject to availability. Supporters can donate to the Greater Manchester specific GoFundMe page, which is aiming to raise £2,000, to cover the running costs of the appeal, the bags to the boxes used to deliver the packages, as well as all delivery expenses such as vans, drivers and petrol and any warehouse costs. 2,000 labels have already been donated to the campaign by Lee and Marcelle Kaufman from Kay Print & Design Ltd. The link to donate is here: https://uk.gofundme.com/f/we-c-u-2020-manchester
18 COMMUNITY
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
18 JUNE 2020
Masechta Shabbos awaits you
Mishnayos ceremony with Fathers in the Tashbar car park
PHOTO: LAWRENCE PURCELL
Kita Gimel (Year 2) boys in Tashbar of Manchester celebrated beginning to learn Mishnayos. The boys gathered in the playground at three separate times (one for each of the three parallel classes) and stay in their cars to hear Rabbi Dovid Hammond (Menahel – Principal of school) speak followed by a representative parent of the boys and the class Rebbe leading the boys in learning. The boys also received packet of treats.
Manchester is mourning the recent passing of Mr Shlomo Ezagui zt”l
On Shabbos Parshas Korach, June 27th, hundreds of Oraysa participants from around the world will proclaim, Hadran Alach Masechta Brachos Vehadrach Alan! We will return to you Masechta Brachos and you shall return to us! This familiar, intimate farewell greeting to a masechta upon completion will have special significance for these lomdim, who, over the past six months, developed a personal bond with Masechta Brachos, learning and absorbing it amud after amud, many of them with daily and weekly chazaras and optional monthly bechinos. They are now coming away with a lifelong affinity and attachment to the opening tractate of Torah Sheb’al Peh! Indeed, there is another translation to the words Hadran Alach Vehadrach Alan that is equally apropos – Masechta Brachos, your splendor remains with us and our splendor shall remain with you, forever! The Oraysa program, an initiative for a daily Amud V’echazara, launched immediately after the 13th Siyum Hashas, this past winter. Klal Yisroel came away from that momentous celebration of accomplishment with a clear message. Not only does one need to have a daily learning seder but one also needs to have a strategic goal that motivates him day in day out. Oraysa has become a household name, warmly embraced by lomdim from the full spectrum of the Olam Hatorah, including
Shlomo Ezagui zt”l
BY ESTHER ULLMANN At a tribute event this week the overriding theme expressed in the eulogies was that he was a man who appreciated the purpose of life. Neighbour for many decades, Rabbi Benzion Groskopf, expressed his sense of loss over a pleasant neighbour from whom never a word was heard out of place. Rabbi Shmuel Goldberg of Prestwich Shteibel spoke of the development of his friendship with Rabbi Ezagui, which began when they first met at the time when the Ezagui family were the proprietors of Kolbo, where all became aware of his friendly nature. Fellow shul-member Rabbi Elkouby pointed out the tremendous respect for the shul that Rabbi Ezagui had, saying that he would always be of the first ten to arrive at shul and insisted on leaving his phone at home before attending shul. When returning once from an operation, he quietly sat at the back of the shul, so as not to draw attention to himself and undermine
the due respect for shul. Rabbi Reuven Ezagui spoke of his father’s desire to be buried in Israel and how, due to circumstances surrounding Covid-19, this was not an easy feat to accomplish. Reuven explained why it may have been Divinely-assisted, based on King David’s words in Tehillim – “Who shall ascend the mountain of G-d? One who is clean of theft”, meaning, honest in business “and pure of heart” – meaning that they have Yirat Shamayim. These were two particularly strong points of Rabbi Shlomo. If he owed someone money he would pay them immediately and his Yirat Shamyim meant that he would give due respect to Torah scholars. His communal work involved working for the Chevrah Kadsiha. The speakers also noted his exemplary Kibbud Av Va’eim he accorded his parents when they ran the Kolbo shop together, and of his pursuit of Achdus. He leaves behind parents, siblings, a wife and six children.
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
balebattim, mechanchim, and yungeleit in Kollel. Now, six months later, they celebrate the vision behind the program which has been born out in their long-term retention of the masechta. The program provides a plethora of resources, including daily audio and video shiurim, marei mekomos and review sheets, and the popular, interactive Rischa D’Oraysa Q&A’s, sent daily to participants via email. All resources can be accessed anytime from anywhere, via the website, www.oraysa.org. In addition, a monthly optional bechina is given every fourth Sunday on the ten blatt learned over the course of the month. The bechina is a critical tool for testing and promoting retention, motivating participants to do an additional, pre-bechina review at the end of each month. Oraysa also provides support for setting up local shiurim, chaburos, chavrusos, and more. The handy, easy-to-use calendar produced by Oraysa provides a clear outline of the program and one’s ongoing progress throughout. A custom calendar can be created and maintained by creating a login account on the website. Oraysa has the strong endorsement and enthusiastic encouragement of leading Roshei Yeshiva, Rabbonim and Gedolei Yisroel, who issued strong statements of support for this learning model. The project is under the auspices of Harav Noach Isaac Oelbaum shlit”a, Rav of Khal Nachlas Yitzchok in Queens.
In Partnership
Proud Members
20 COMMUNITY
18 JUNE 2020
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
Stories of Friendship from Kisharon This week is National Learning Disability Awareness week. This year’s awareness week is focusing on the importance of friendship. People with a learning disability already experience high levels of loneliness and social isolation and lock-down for some has heightened this. The awareness week gives us the opportunity to show the importance of friendships to help with tackling isolation, as well as exploring the different ways of maintaining friendships during this unusual time. Kisharon share stories of friendship including two that have developed since lock-down.
ELEANOR AND SABRINA
Eleanor and Sabrina have formed a friendship since lock-down. Petrona, Sabrina’s support staff member says “I can see how much these calls brighten her day up, she is always smiling when on the phone to Eleanor”. Sabrina says, “I enjoy speaking with Eleanor every week, she calls me on the phone and we also talk with video. We talk about Eleanor’s dog Alfie, Smokey my cat, the weather, daily activities, family and my career. It makes me very happy to have Eleanor as friend.” Eleanor started volunteering with Kisharon in June 2018 doing the lunchtime rota at the school. Eleanor first started talking to
Sabrina a few weeks after lock-down started. Eleanor says, “I love volunteering with Kisharon! It is such a warm, welcoming and supportive community and I’m very grateful to be a part of it. Over the past few weeks I have built up such a lovely relationship with Sabrina. She really has come out of her shell and I feel I’m now really getting to know her and her great sense of humour! We have lovely chats about the food we love, her favourite books, my dog, Alfie and her cat Smokey. It’s been a pleasure getting to know Sabrina-she lifts my spirits and I hope to meet her in person soon. It’s made me realise that by giving very little I get a huge amount back.”
Natalia and was happy to help do some shopping for her. I call and say hello as well as text to see if she needs anything a few times each week. It feels strange not being able to see her in person but I am happy we have made a friendship on the phone. I really recommend others volunteering as I enjoy the experience and it makes me feel happy to help someone! On Fridays I also help shop and deliver Shabbat essentials to Kisharon House.”
MEIR AND ELI
NATALIA AND ELI
Natalia has been home alone and self-isolating since February 12th 2020 due to ill health and then lock-down struck. She has only left her front door a handful of times to put her bin out. Teenager Eli, 13 was looking for volunteering opportunities and Kisharon put him in touch with Natalia. “Eli has been so kind, he messages me 2-3 times a week to see if I am safe and to ask if I need anything. He brings me milk, cheese and bread every week. I really appreciate him asking to ensure I am ok as I don’t want to call for help. I was so surprised such a
Meir (left) and Eli (right)
young boy wanted to help and offered me support. I am so grateful that we are able to communicate and I count him now as a member of my family. Eli is very kind and thoughtful and I wish I could give him a big hug!” My Uncle goes to Kisharon and I got in touch via the Kisharon website to ask if I could offer any help. I was put in touch with
Meir and Eli have been friends since attending Kisharon Day School together. Their friendship flourished over the years and they then both moved into Supported Living together in 2013. They love going on holidays, spending Shabbats at Eli’s house, going to concerts and cooking together. Eli said my favourite part about being friends with Meir is that he is, “always making jokes and is always happy”. They are always helping each other out with daily tasks, looking out for each other and reminding one another of dates for festivals, concerts and what to eat and what not to eat. Meir and Eli are grateful to have each other and their friendship has strengthened during lock-down.
A Natural Health-Supporting Breakthrough More people are learning that Myshroom mushrooms have a mix of special chemistry which benefits the body’s ability to fight and prevent chronic diseases. In ancient texts originating in China over thousands of years ago is recorded that various species of mushrooms were used to treat various illnesses. We have found hybrid mushroom strains from universities that possess health supporting chemistry, and are considered “medicinal.” Myshroom® products include proprietary blends of hybrid-strains of extreme-quality medicinal mushrooms created in the labs of universities targeted to support the Immune and nervous systems. These products are the ultimate natural health improvement solution. Add the powder blends to your favorite foods and drinks to support your health, fitness, and life.
Benefits of Myshroom® Blends
The Science behind MyShroom®
Brings the body’s functions into balance: ➢
Supports the immune system
➢
Supports the modulation of the immune system
➢
Supports the nervous system
➢
Supports blood sugar balance
➢
Supports liver and kidney function
➢
Supports brain function
➢ ➢
Supports hormone function Supports fitness, exercise-recovery, skin-aging, and quality of life
Extreme-quality Pure, Organic Mushrooms
Made from proprietary hybrid-strains of medicinal mushrooms developed at university laboratories ➢ Grown in a sterile environment with sterile air, water and organic certified substrates (no soil used) ➢ Consists of proprietary blends of the whole medicinal mushrooms, with no extracts or chemicals ➢ Myshrooms are organic, vegan, non-GMO, glutenfree, soy free and an essential part of a diet
➢ During the growing process, the mushrooms exude unique chemistry to digest food from our pure organic substrates ➢ The natural chemistry contains beneficial enzymes, proteins, polysaccharides, other molecules and all the essential amino acids ➢ The chemistry found in the mushroom blends supports the immune and nervous systems ➢ Various molecules have been found that may cause the break down various gram-negative bacteria cell membranes causing cell death which are resistant to antibiotics ➢ The chemistry found in the mushrooms supports flow of glucose, adrenaline, and insulin into human cells ➢ Myshroom blends support cholesterol levels, ATP production in all cells, dilation of blood vessels and the absorption of free radicals ➢ Myshroom blends consist of 100% rare medicinal mushroom strains ➢ Medicinal mushrooms are a safe food to consume by the FDA
More information can be found at www.mycoldiscovery.com Products come in various formula blends: ➢ Immune Health, Neural & Cognitive Health, Liver Health and Blood Sugar Health Products come in various size packages: ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢
1.3 pound, 20.8 oz., (590 grams), [236 teaspoons] container .65 pound, 10.4 oz., (295 grams), [118 teaspoons] container .43 pound, 6.9 oz., (196 grams), [78 teaspoons] container 2.7 grams per teaspoon Dosage averages from observations: 4 to 24 teaspoons a day
For pricing and to order: www.myshroom.com 267-355-3925 info@myshroom.com
Note: Myshroom® products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. All statements have not been evaluated by the FDA
Copyright © Myshroom 2020 Document: 2/2020 SEE OUR CROWD FUNDING SITE LINKED TO OUR WEB SITES TO FUND MORE TRIALS AND TO SAVE MORE LIVES
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
22 COMMUNITY
18 JUNE 2020
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
TV’s Hugh Dennis leads interfaith Zoom mask-making event Mock The Week star Hugh Dennis led a special Zoom event for the charity Mitzvah Day, showing people across the country how to make their own homemade masks from just an old T-Shirt and a pair of scissors. All masks were then given to friends, neighbours or family members in a small act of kindness. More than 250 people of all faiths and backgrounds joined the comedian on Zoom on Tuesday evening (June 16). Within 12 hours, another 1,000 had watched the live or recorded video on Facebook. Participants included The Reverend Margaret Cave, Rabbi Daniel Epstein, Rabbi Jeff Berger, writer and broadcaster Dr Ellie Cannon, City Sikhs founder Jasvir Singh, Muslim activist Mash Joy, Gabi Mendelsohn of Young JAMI and Ahmereen Reza, a trustee of the Jewish/Muslim Women’s Network Nisa-Nashim. The event was part of the Every Mitzvah Matters interfaith social action scheme. The initiative is intended to highlight and encourage how even the smallest every day acts of kindness that people do for each other can be transformative for both the receiver and the giver, especially during this coronavirus crisis. Mitzvah Day chair Laura Marks OBE said:
“Making and wearing masks is essential for our physical safety but a real challenge when we are trying to meet people and build friendships in these times of uncertainty. By making masks with joy, as a community and with recycled materials we hope to show that together we can and will emerge stronger, more united and even, smiling.” Hugh and Laura led the interfaith group in making the masks from a simple method involving no sewing, while also getting to know to participants and discussing who they are donating their finished face coverings to. Hugh, whose TV credits also include Outnumbered and The Mary Whitehouse Experience, said: “Lockdown has done many things but one of them is that this is the largest audience I have worked with for quite a while, although if Mask Making with Hugh Dennis makes it to television then TV is in a very bad state! “Small acts of kindness are terribly important not only now, but always, and it is wonderful to see first-hand the vital work Mitzvah Day does bringing people of all faiths and none together to help others in this way.” Hugh, whose father was an Anglican Bishop, will be making a socially distanced delivery of the masks to his children, who are
21 and 23 and locked down elsewhere. Dr Ellie Cannon – best known for her Sky TV appearances and column in the Mail on Sunday – was joined by her 16-year-old daughter Lottie to make their masks. Ellie said: “There is nothing greater we could do as an act of kindnesss, or a mitzvah, than wear a mask. My mask protects you and your’s protects me. This is social action at its best, and such a treat to be ‘with’ the wonderful Hugh Dennis!” The Reverend Margaret Cave is team rector of the East Greenwich Team Ministry and vicar of Christ Church. She said: “This was a brilliant way to make a face covering out of an old T-shirt that I can now give away to someone else, who can then in turn pass on the love and do their bit to keep everyone safe.” Rabbi Daniel Epstein, of Cockfosters and N Southgate Synagogue, and Mitzvah Day interfaith advisor Rabbi Jeff Berger both enjoyed the chance to work alongside leaders of other faiths in such a vital activity. Rabbi Epstein said: “Making masks with Mitzvah Day was great fun and joining with faith leaders and over 150 other people was a great feeling of community, even while we are apart.” Rabbi Berger added: “As we return to
Hugh Dennis attempting to make a face mask
public life, safe practices - like wearing face masks - are essential. Mask making with Hugh Dennis was a fabulous and easy-tofollow Mitzvah Day way of showing we care for each other.” The mask making event was run in partnership with AJWO (The Alliance of Jewish Women and their Organisations), Barnet Multi Faith Forum, Commonwealth Jewish Council, JVN- Jewish Volunteering Network, Near Neighbours, Nisa-Nashim, YoungJami and YourNeighbours.Org. Further Every Mitzvah Matters events are planned and will include a range of online sessions including family friendly activities. Anyone wishing to take part should contact info@mitzvahday.org.uk.
During times of uncertainty you can always rely on us. At KKL we take great pride in being the Jewish community’s first and favourite wills and estate planning organisation. To us, our clients are our family, which is why we always go above and beyond what you might expect. From legal guidance to pastoral care, our approach is to always make sure you are fully protected and supported no matter what the future holds. So during these times of uncertainty, rest assured – you can always rely on us. For a no-obligation and confidential consultation, and to find out more about supporting JNF UK’s vital work in Israel, please get in touch. Call 0800 358 3587 or email carolyn@kkl.org.uk
KKL Executor and Trustee Company Ltd (a Company registered in England No. 453042) is a subsidiary of JNF Charitable Trust (Charity No. 225910) and a registered Trust Corporation (authorised capital £250,000).
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
18 JUNE 2020
COMMUNITY 23
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
AJEX marks National Armed Forces Week with virtual service AJEX has announced that it will be holding a virtual service of commemoration on Sunday 28th June at 11.00am to honour British Jewish servicemen and women. This ceremony takes place during National Armed Forces week and in the days leading up to this ceremony there will be a variety of online interviews. This year is filled with notable anniversaries - 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of VE day and VJ Day and the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. In usual circumstances, AJEX support National Armed Forces Week with an annual commemoration service at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. However due to Covid-19, this is not possible for 2020, yet AJEX is even more determined than ever to gather together online from home and reflect on the contribution of those who served. Launching on Sunday 21st June, AJEX
will be running a series of fascinating online interviews featuring both veterans and serving personnel. All can be viewed on the AJEX Facebook and YouTube pages. These interviews lead up to the main commemoration ceremony which goes live on Sunday 28th June at 11.00 am. The ceremony will include a keynote address from Sir Malcolm Rifkind, AJEX Patron and former Secretary of State for Defence. Sir Malcom will speak on the vital contribution of Jewish servicemen and women to British society. Sir Malcolm Rifkind commented, “AJEX has done marvellous work for Jewish veterans over the years and its task is never complete. The needs of the many veterans change over the years but the tireless work that AJEX delivers continues to assist them in any way it can, including through activities of Remembrance and
Keeping congregants connected BY ESTHER ULLMANN As synagogues across the UK look to opening their doors in the near future, communal leaders have been reflecting on the successes of keeping their communities together during the corona era. Rabbi Benjy Rickman, assistant Rabbi at Holy Law Synagogue told of the weekly Kabbalat Shabbat which was held in advance of Shabbat each week, drawing participants from other communities today, including a joint venture with Stenecourt. At 12pm during weekdays there has been story time and Brocho parties. Together with Rav Yossi Chazan, a remote shiur was held for the benefit of the elderly in Heathands Care Home. This was in addition to weekly quizes and discussions. Another unique manner in which the shul members were kept in touch was through weekly lectures - presented by the shul members themselves. Rabbi Rickman plans on finding ways to engage those who
The Jewish Bridage
commemoration.” The online ceremony will also feature, amongst others Rabbi Reuben Livingstone, Mike Bluestone (AJEX JMA National Chairman), Marie Van der Zyl (Board of Deputies) and young students. Mike Bluestone said: “When we heard the National Memorial Arboretum was closed, we knew we had to create a different kind of event. We look forward to seeing the community coming together
cannot attend Kabbalat Shabbat in shul, once it reopens. Mr Martin Kloos, Chair of Trustees of Meade Hill Synagogue, reported that the Rabbi and executive had been working together from the outset, adapting rapidly to the needs of the congregants. Shul Rav, Rabbi Yanky Prijs introduced a “buddy system”, which meant that each shielding member of the shul was paired with a volunteer who would ensure to phone them regularly. Rebbetzin Esti Prijs organised in time for Lag Ba’omer, in place of the annual shul barbeque, over 30 people be sent a barbecue pack to enjoy at home with their family. This was supported by the Office of the Chief Rabbi. At Shavuot, each member was invited to collect a delicious milky dessert - free of charge. Rabbi Prijs also issues a weekly Dvar Torah which is shared on the shul group. On a recent lecture Rabbi Prijs spoke of the eternity of acts of kindness, a poignant message for the times in which we live.
Be Fruitful FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
HIGH QUALITY FRUIT AND VEG DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR
Monday – Friday NEXT DAY DELIVERY 6:30 – 18:30 GAURANTEED! Sunday 6:30 – 16:30 The specialist masons in creating bespoke Granite and Marble Memorials for all Cemeteries. Clayhall Showroom 14 Claybury Broadway Ilford. IG5 0LQ T: 0208 551 6866
Edgware Showroom 41 Manor Park Crescent Edgware. HA8 7LY T: 0208 381 1525
Email : info@garygreenmemorials.co.uk
www.garygreenmemorials.co.uk
ry Green ad 84 x 40mm JM Group v2.indd 1
ORDER ON WHATSAPP FRESH PRODUCE STOCKED EVERYDAY!
SAME DAY DELIVERY FOR ORDERS PLACED BEFORE 12PM
DELIVERY LOCATIONS
DAVID ZAX
EDGWARE. STANMORE, HENDON, HATCH END, PINNER, GOLDERS GREEN, BUSHEY, RADLETT, TOTTRIDGE, BOREHAMWOOD, FINCHLEY, MILL HILL
17 Glengall Road Edgware HA8 8TB
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM 18/03/2019 12:50:51
for this memorial week which is so vital to help us honour those who have fought for our freedom.” To join the events during the week and/or service on Sunday 28th June, please visit the AJEX Facebook page and You Tube channel or email headoffice@ajex.org.uk for details. AJEX FaceBook: www.facebook.com/ ajexheadoffice AJEX YouTube: Tinyurl.com/AJEXJMA
Tel: 0208 958 1388/0208 958 5053 Whatsapp: +44776 711 4444 Web: www.andrewsbefruitful.co.uk
24 FEATURE
18 JUNE 2020
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
From the front line… BY JACQUELINE CURZON This week we hear hospitality firms are holding the Government to ransom, quite fairly in my estimation, saying that if it doesn't reduce this two-metre rule within 7 days, they will undoubtedly have to make staff redundant. Nothing shocking there; no industry can survive, or pay staff without revenue from its customers; the Government can't continue to keep a nation on furlough indefinitely. I know someone personally who has been unable to contemplate re-opening their business, as they rely solely on footfall traffic from tourist attractions in the heart of London. They have an extremely limited shop space and there is zero likelihood of having more than a couple of customers each day, should the two-metre distance be maintained. Now, he's just one of many thousands of tenants are being pressured to start paying rent. Why should your business have to go to the wall though, when you've spent your life building it up? Tens of thousands of non-essential shops are however re-opening this week to goodness knows what kind of restrictions, and customer reception. Should you bravely decide to explore the shopping malls now screaming out for customers, do keep in mind when reaching the tills, with their 2m distance signs and notices, that experts are telling us 'face-masks are better protection than extended social distancing.' Doubtless they may have to reassess the distancing guidelines pronto, and a consequent potential U-turn on face-masks policy is something which the Government may not cherish as a fond memory. It's great to know however you can now go shopping, take your children to a theme park or the zoo, gather (should you be emboldened) on a rave or a protest match, but you absolutely cannot expect your children to return to a full-time, normal school experience. It is a minor consolation to hear Amanda Spielman (Chief Inspector of Ofsted) say that 'social distancing amongst people in class bubbles is an aspiration, not an absolute requirement.' She adds that the DfE guidance for primary schools stipulates classes should 'normally be split in half, with no more than 15 per group.' As usual it is the unions who are holding education to ransom, citing non-negotiable guidelines, including the unyielding 2 metres. This requirement exceeds the Government's own guidance which admits that early years and primary children' can't be expected to remain 2 metres apart from each other or staff.' Teaching unions seem always to be on the lookout for something to complain about. In my childhood there was often ‘trouble wi’ unions,’ except it was the miner’s unions. Today the coal face is the classroom, and we need Boris to 'wo-man up,' become a Mrs Thatcher and stand up to them.
Jacqueline Curzon PHOTO: LARA MINSKY PHOTOGRAPHY
It's great to know… you can now go shopping, take your children to a theme park or the zoo… Aside from ongoing strife for parents and teachers, mental health issues created by distance restrictions, we see a number of others who have been traumatised by being kept at even greater distance or in isolation. Imagine if you will, elderly relatives with a hand on one side of a window, reaching out to a young child on the other side; think of others shielding the vulnerable; those who were unable to say goodbye to dying relatives, save on the end of a telephone. Then of course, I speed dial to the emotive scenes where we see clusters of brick-wielding vandals, aiming missiles at the police on some misguided notion of social injustice. Then naturally - distancing doesn't matter an iota. For the media and TV companies to give extended coverage to these hooligans is despicable because they forget that ninety-nine percent of the population would neither take part in such behaviour, nor condone it, and it doesn't reflect the moral compass of our society. It is wanton negative publicity. On the bright side, tear gas would certainly give the hooligans something to cry about, even if we do live in a civilised society where weapons are not carried by police, and tanks are not likely to be rolled across Westminster Bridge. Boris says desecration of war memorials will incur a 10-year sentence. I suppose it is essentially the violation of the memories of hundreds or thousands of decent people, so perhaps 10 years is then a fitting punishment, even if it’s more than many criminals get for committing murder. Following the recent murder caught on camera of George Floyd and the worldwide BLM protests, we as a religious community which has known discrimination, persecution and genocide for generations - know all about bigotry and
intolerance. Consequently, I've only got a few more words to say about this: ALL LIVES MATTER. On that inclusive note, a special mention to Patrick Hutchinson, a black man from Wimbledon, who rescued a fallen white man from being trampled during the protests in Waterloo station over last weekend. There is an honourable man who cares not a dickybird about race, colour or religion. He is simply a mensch, and that's worthy of a commendation. I recall the murder of several undercover police officers in 1988, who had the misfortune to be caught in the middle of an IRA funeral. Perhaps if there had been more decent human beings like Patrick present in that crowd, instead of a bloodthirsty sectarian mob, those officers would have been saved. Civil unrest is a stain in our history. Amongst the inglorious highlights of 2020 is going to be Wuhan, coronavirus, the murder of George Floyd and civil unrest, ruination of businesses, the heroism and sacrifice of NHS workers, SAGE and its over-inflated forecasts, abandonment of cancer patients and the unionised, self congratulatory, slow-motion de-construction of education. I'm going to propose perhaps for 2021 we can review all the historical figures who were misogynistic, and we can then have all their statues tumbled. Imagine. if you delve deep into history, you'll find it wasn't just Henry VIII who had a veritable collection of wives, and a serious misdemeanour sheet. Women have been persecuted for millennia. The list of likely misogynists would doubtless include Kings, prime ministers, presidents, scientists’, poets, painters and politicians. Casting retrospective shame for perceived generational faults might reflect in some way on every feted person who ever lived, so at what point do we stop rewriting history to suit current political agendas? Pride and prejudice have always existed, and we can't judge yesterday's generation by today's standards because the world was intrinsically a different place. Change has not always proved to be for the better; some changes leave us perplexed at the world we now inhabit. I know some modern ‘fixes’ leave me feeling like a relic from the middle ages. We must also be fearful that normal terminology will ultimately be banned [male, female, marriage, family], words which are at the heart of monotheistic religions. Our world is becoming increasingly unrecognisable whilst we pander ceremoniously to violent and vocal minority groups who – all too often - have a blatant disregard for any convention. Now, an update on my own treatment. Since restarting my toxic chemotherapy in the past few weeks, I have had the huge trauma of repeat Abraxane induced alopecia. It was horrific the first-time round, especially as you are supposed to be cautioned that alopecia will inevitably result. I wasn't, and so it came - in a flash - as a nightmare surprise.
There is nothing which affects a woman so visibly than to be neutered by the absence of her femininity. I'm sure men don't enjoy hair loss either, but as we know, in men it's often viewed more positively. In women it is de-humanising and - unless you cover all mirrors in your home - you will meet your ghoulish spectre at some point, even if it's when you bid goodnight to your toothbrush. No number of pretty scarves, wigs or hats will likely change your mind. You'll find you occasionally pick up a hairbrush, or reach for the shampoo, or your hat as you leave the house. I also occasionally tried to apply mascara, when doing a cursory makeup, forgetting I had no eyelashes, only to be reminded when I achieved a panda look for my trouble. In a points rating, alopecia gets a zero. And last time I was plunged into mental agony thinking I would not live long enough to be ‘taken down the road,’ looking anything other than a horror show attraction. Mind you, when I’m waving goodbye, I won’t exactly be in a position to complain. Fortunately, I have survived long enough to see my grass grow sufficiently to pass for an aging 85-year-old, with a light dusting of salt and pepper. To have to restart the hair clock all over again will be inexcusable, and I put the blame for this squarely on the shoulders of my oncologist, who - for the record - has a lovely head of hair, so you might presume would then have the psychological and emotional best interests of her patients at heart, especially if they are also female. I perceive I am but a little ragdoll on her generation game conveyor belt, not a feted prize like the cuddly toy, or the teasmade. And so, I have to struggle on. Hair today, gone tomorrow:- Not my finest week! But I seek out some humour even in this dark moment. Read on… Going back to masks for a minute - maybe we SHOULD adopt mandatory masks for shopping and get back (almost) to business as usual. I've come up with a brilliant wheeze for when I am ready to go back to my favourite venue. Two years ago, I asked a friend who was travelling to Saudi Arabia to bring me back a ‘his-hers’ robe set:- white for the husband complete with ghutrah and iqal, and designer black for myself, the ultimate in modesty. It was perfect for Purim. The only thing I didn't have was the niqab. Since the recent turn of corona-events, I've been able to purchase a black face-mask. So…. if you see someone in full black regalia in Brent Cross, replete with a black face mask, it might just be me. No need to worry about my 'no hair-do,' either. Now, you couldn't get more 'covid protected' than that! Finally, readers of this column will know that I am an absolute softy for babies, so it came as a very nice little bit of news that a Waitrose customer managed to incubate three eggs into little ducklings. Charli Lello called them Beep, Meep and Peep, and said they were 'the cutest little balls of fluff.' Now I suppose my only question is, 'what are you going to do with them, Charli?' Until Shabbat lunch then… Jacqueline x
To support Jacqueline in her battle with pancreatic cancer, please go to: www.gofundme.com/f/jacqueline039s-front-line-cancer-battle-fund THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
18 JUNE 2020
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
FEATURE 25
26 COOKERY
18 JUNE 2020
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
Udon Noodle Tofu Ramen Soup Ramen is an oriental noodle recipe that can be made into a hot soup or used as the base of a salad. Instead of a ‘takeaway’ by creating this at home you will make a ‘fakeaway’! Food presented in a bowl is on the ‘trendy’ scene at the moment! Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time 10 minutes Serves: 4
Another delicious recipe from Denise Phillips For more recipes and inspiration visit my website: www.jewishcookery.com
Ingredients 25g dried shiitake mushrooms 1 litre vegetable/ chicken stock ( use your leftover chicken soup broth) 1 tablespoon mirin 1 tablespoon soya sauce 1 garlic clove 2cm fresh ginger – peeled and finely chopped 1 red chilli – deseeded and finely chopped ~ 300g Udon noodles 50g Kale – washed and chopped 160g marinated tofu – sliced 2 spring onions – trimmed and sliced Method 1) Pour the stock into a large saucepan. 2) Add the dried mushrooms, mirin, soya sauce, garlic, ginger, chilli. 3) Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes for the flavours to all diffuse. 4) Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions, drain and transfer to large individual soup bowls. 5) Pour in the hot soup and top with kale, spring onions and tofu.
Cooking liquids that have more than one use!
Got a Special Celebration coming up?
BY DENISE PHILLIPS Reducing waste, making food go further and fewer visits to the supermarket is what we are all striving towards in these ‘Covid Times.’ Leftover chicken soup has so many options for further use. I like to drain off the vegetables to leave a clear broth and use it for Udon noodle chicken and Tofu ramen as stock to add to grains like rice, quinoa, bulghur wheat, cous cous or use it for a sauce. It can be add to casseroles or stews, saffron fondant potatoes or Sephardi rice cake. I tend to make a large ‘bucket’ each week as it is so versatile. There are other liquids that equally have a useful second ‘life’ such as water from boiled vegetables. Whilst boiling is not the healthiest way to cook you can retain some of the minerals, vitamins, and nutrients by recycling it. Use the ‘nourishing water’ for soups, sauces, and gravies as soon as possible and store in the fridge labelled and dated. Pasta water is also useful. The starch water left over after draining pasta is good to pour a little over the pasta and the sauce to bind together. It can be saved to add a silky texture to gravies, soups or to add thickening to a stock. Juice from tinned or cooked chickpeas and beans is called aquafaba (from the latin aqua water and faba meaning bean.) It can be used as a substitute for egg whites for most recipes like meringues,
cakes, icing, mayonnaise; a vegan’s delight! The proteins and starches from the liquid act similarly to the proteins in egg whites. Pickle juice, the left-over brine, can be reused to add flavour and acidity to many dishes. Add a little to salads, use as a marinade, pickle other vegetables, or use some as part of a vinaigrette dressing. Corn water that has been used to boil corn on the cob makes a good base for a vegetable stock. Add other vegetables, spices, and some salt for a tasty veggie stock. The liquid from tinned corn can also be added to soups and other recipes too. Potato water equally has some nutritional tasty starchy goodness that can be used again. Add a little with butter and milk to mashed potato, add to bread, biscuit, or pizza dough. And anything left over once cooled makes excellent fertilizer for your plants! Hopefully some of these ideas will help you recycle your ‘tasty liquids’. Above is my recipe for Udon Noodle Ramen.
Birthday, Anniversary, or just want a fun interactive on-line cooking experience with the UK’s leading Jewish chef? Invite your friends and family to an on-line live cookery class. Anytime, from anywhere. Personalised menus Catering for all dietary requirements Tex Mex, Fun baking, Fancy Vegan, Stylish Italian, Gourmet Moroccan – the choice is yours!
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
Denise Phillips is a noted food writer, author of 7 popular books & numerous food columns. Her speciality is Modern stylish Jewish cooking with a twist.
Call Denise on 07803 895 341 www.jewishcookery.com
18 JUNE 2020
FEATURE 27
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
A satirical look at Judaism in lockdown by Max Witriol
Hilchot Covid (The laws of Covid) Perek 19 (Chapter 19)
Whilst we hope lockdown will end sooner rather than later, in the meantime we bring you this important private service announcement. For any final rulings please check with your own local orthodox Rabbi. 1) When a person returns home he is obligated to wash his hands with hot water and soap, but on Shabbos, cold water and hand wash must be used instead(unless he has hot water from an urn) 2) It is an established custom to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ whilst hand washing. Whilst some authorities forbid this on grounds of ‘Chukat Hagoyim’ (‘going in the ways of Gentiles’) others say it is not
problematic, and even meritorious, as since one shouldn’t be thinking Divrei (words of ) Torah or words of Kedushah(holiness) in the bathroom, singing ‘Happy Birthday’ is a good way to divert his mind there from. Nonetheless, one who is distressed by singing ‘Happy Birthday’ may sing ‘Anarchy in the UK’ instead. 3) Anti-social distancing. One must remain at least 4 amot, or 2m, from any
other human being at all times - this is a clear Torah level prohibition. Those unable to do this - children, selfish morons, idiots etc should not be allowed out without a collar and lead. 4) Shaking hands. Shaking hands has long been forbidden under Covid guidelines, but there is a problem with this prohibition. Some say that shaking hands is a non-Jewish custom anyway, so under normal(that is pre-Covid)
conditions they never shook hands. But now that the Gentiles are not shaking hands maybe the act of not shaking hands has achieved the status of chukat hagoi Therefore it has been suggested that, to satisfy all opinions, one should do an ‘air shake’ and then either way he will be different. However if the situation develops where a large number of non-Jews are also doing air- shakes, one should might need to consult a local authority as to how to proceed(preferably not Barnet council) 5) It is not mandatory to wear a mask, but anyone who does is praised by the rabbis. A black mask is preferred, but any colour is acceptable except orange as this is considered damaging one’s fellow’s eyes. Pink is frowned upon as is Beige. Patterned masks are strictly forbidden as they cause a person to go mad.
Davening at home on Shabbat THE ANNOUNCEMENTS
In many shuls the wardens’ announcements are now being made on YouTube and Facebook, before Shabbos obviously, thus not in their correct time( ie the conclusion of the Shabbat morning service) Therefore, one who wishes to make these announcements himself at the traditional time, immediately prior to Adon Olam, is encouraged to to do so - but only under the following strict conditions:1) Audible Distancing he must do it in a loud enough voice to be heard at least 10 m away (it is meritorious for his wife - or daughters above the age of Batmitzvah - to shout out “can you speak up please, we can’t hear you over here” if they are present at the time(and even if they can in fact hear him). There is NO requirement for a mechitza for this according to ANY of the main authorities. 2) At least one other person must be present in the room where he is making the announcements lest it be considered “announcements in vain” (according to the view of many authorities) 3) Anything promised in the announcements must be followed through
on e.g. if he says: “Today’s kilddush is being sponsored by …”( naming himself ), he is thereby obligated to provide one - preferably with schmaltz herring and at least two malt whiskeys, but failing that a bare minimum of crisps and dips, apart from the mandatory Palwin no.10(some “modern orthodox” use Kedem, but this is frowned upon) 4) The announcements must adhere closely to the wardens’ YouTube videos and not be based on his own fanciful ideas. Nonetheless, if he wants to add something of his own e.g. a family member’s birthday, he can do so in moderation ie as long is he doesn’t go for on for too long. 5) The announcements must be a minimum of four minutes and a maximum of 7 1/2 minutes -anymore is considered “Teercha detzibur” (an inconvenience to the community). Less than the minimum on the other hand is deemed outright laziness and an insult to the community (regardless of how many people in his home community) 6) Ideally the announcements should be made by a male over the age of 50 actively engaged in some sort of
accountancy (preferably chartered) If for some reason, neither he, nor any other members of his family fit this criteria, a lawyer, doctor or financial advisor may announce instead. But if none of the above can be found in his household then he should engage in some serious soul-searching. Women are not permitted to make any announcements except in time of great need. A minor must on no account be allowed to do the main announcements(see below however) 7) If another family member wants to add his or her individual announcements this is perfectly acceptable - as long as it doesn’t take the total time beyond 7 1/2 minutes, as stated above (paragraph 5) However a maximum of two guest announcements is permitted - anymore is considered silly. 8) a)The prayer for the Royal Family can be said by any member of a man’s household, as long as that person can read Olde English from the Singer’s prayerbook. b) It is imperative to check you are reading from a current Singer’s edition and not one mentioning King GeorgeIV for instance. c) If he is davening alone, he may still say the words
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
“and let us say Amen” as “us” in certain vernaculars e.g. Geordie refers to 1st person singular. 9) The prayer for the State of Israel may be said in a thick Ashkenazy accent, although many are of the opinion that in such an instance English(not Yiddish) is preferable. Each person should go according to the custom of his forebears.
WEEKDAY DAVENNING
1) Since a person is currently saving time by not driving to shul and back, and not having to repeat the Amidah, hear Kaddish etc he is strongly urged to actually say at least some of the prayers he normally skips. 2) Regarding one who feels the psychological need to get into his car and drive somewhere before davening, he may do so as long as he is careful not to go a longer distance than his regular drive to shul. 3) It is not permitted to have the radio, TV or netflix on whilst Davening, even on a weekday, but if there are Uncle Moishe videos playing in the background there is room to be lenient.
28 NEWS
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
ASK THE RABBI
18 JUNE 2020
Looking for answers? Send your question to Rabbi@RabbiSchochet.com WHAT WOULD THE REBBE SAY? Dear Rabbi It is the yartzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe next week. As a Lubavitch Rabbi I wonder if you could share what you think would be his response to the current global crisis. What with all the restrictions in Jewish life at the moment – no shul – no school – I just wonder what the mission would be? I know it is mere speculation but I am assuming something can be gleamed from past teachings. In anticipation, Kalman Dear Kalman As you rightly observe it remains eminently speculative and it is not for me to speak in anyone else’s name, let alone someone as great as the Lubavitcher Rebbe. However, when assuming his mantle of leadership in 1950, the Rebbe, who escaped war torn Europe, confronted the inevitable problem the Jewish world in a post Holocaust-era was facing. Many despaired, believing the world was a dangerous place to live. The Rebbe maintained that the world we desire is inherently good. The ability to see beauty in the world, insisted the Rebbe, is the beginning of our moral sensibility. He also believed in the intrinsic value of every human being who is “formed in the image of his Creator.” Thus, what one might typically perceive as character shortcomings, the Rebbe saw as opportunities to
maximise potential. To that end, in the Rebbe’s worldview, every obstacle opens doors; every challenge enables us to expose latent potential. Every darkness is a prelude to a new dawn. If there is one catchphrase that is being bantered about at present – it is “new normal.” We are emerging from our collective lockdown and entering into a “new normal.” What does that really mean and how does that translate into our lives as Jews? These past few months have engendered a paradigm shift in civilisation. We have all suddenly become acutely aware of our vulnerability; we have all come to recognise that no matter how powerful, how influential, how rich, how incredible you think you are – it is not about you. Rather, there is Someone in charge in this world. All of a sudden we are thrust into this whole new set of circumstances where we find ourselves operating on a different level in awareness of the fact that we are not in control. The Rebbe always stressed that any and every advancement in our world can be and is intended to be utilised for spiritual purpose. Hence for so many years many of his public addresses were broadcast on Television. For so many years the internet became a new vehicle through which to reach out to tens of thousands of Jews. And it is fair to say, that on account of the advancement of technology, more Jews have been touched,
Tehillim Psalm 146 This week we begin the final countdown! Just five psalms left until the end of the whole book of Tehillim! What an amazing achievement that we have nearly accomplished together... The first of the five Hallelukas spans the middle bit of Pesukei d’Zimrah that we recite in Shacharit each day. Hashem is the Creator of the whole world, who cares for the most underprivileged in society, even when it appears that one’s enemies have the upper hand. The psalm starts on an upbeat note. ‘I will praise Hashem while I live, I will make music to my G-d whilst I exist.’ We must utilise every second that we are alive on this green earth to recognise our Creator and sing to Him! The psalm then takes a more sombre note to hammer home the message of what is impor-
engaged, impacted during these past few months than probably ever before. Where previously we engaged physically, the virtual reality has created vast new opportunity. We have been connecting in ways like never before. “Don’t see obstacles as stumbling blocks but as stepping stones.” That is the Rebbe’s enduring message in these sorts of predicaments. There was a man who once came to the Rebbe and expressed his exasperation at his workload. Between being a principal of a day school, a regular columnist and writer for various publications, a sought after speaker etc. he simply asked the Rebbe: “Something has to give. Which should I give up?” The Rebbe pondered a few moments then said to him: “I would like you to undertake directing Chabad activities in your city.” You can well imagine the man’s alarm. Not only did the Rebbe not tell him where he ought to ease up, but just like that handed up a new task! And he expressed his dismay to the Rebbe. The Rebbe replied: Whatever you are doing up until now, is not on account of your own abilities, rather on account of G-d given strengths. G-d Himself is unlimited. If He can give you the potential to do what you are doing now, He can certainly give you the potential to undertake greater and more expanded responsibilities.” We are each put into this world because there is something we can do that no one else can do
which is why we are here in the first instance. And when you understand that it is not “me” but Someone else who is in charge – and you commit yourself to that awareness, then you are able to literally recreate yourself, redefine your personality and discover the latent potential within. We know that darkness is just
Follow Rabbi Schochet at: RabbiSchochet.com Twitter: @RabbiYYS Facebook: facebook.com/Rabbiyys.
This Psalm is a refuah sheleima for Nosson Chaim ben Zohra
tant in this world. In one of the most famous lines in all of Tehillim, King David urges us to remember our goal in life. ‘Tetzei rucho yashuv l’admato, bayom hahu ovdu eshtonotav – When his spirit departs, he returns to the dust, on that day all his plans perish.’ You can be the best businessman in the world but the day you die, you have zero control on what your descendants can do with your hard-earned money. They can lose it all and you will not be able to do a thing. That is why it is essential to ensure that best cash ISA you can ever get for yourself is to make sure your legacy goes beyond your brief sojourn on earth. Strive mightily to learn as much Torah as possible and to do as many mitzvot as you can, whilst being kind to all those around you especially close family. By doing this you can
ensure that your plans do not perish when you die, but that your legacy lives on. The rest of the psalm gives us the ideas of how to achieve lasting worthiness beyond the grave. Copy Hashem by looking after orphans and widows. Protect the disabled and disadvantaged. Living this way will guarantee eternal happiness and fame both in this world and the next. May we all be successful in this endeavour which will also help to bring about the coming of Mashiach, speedily in our days Amen.
To sponsor a Tehillim for £36 call 0203 906 8488 or email office@thejewishweekly.com
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
a prelude to new light. New Normal – on the one hand, as per what Maimonides describes there will be an era when initially the world will carry on as normal – but it will be with a new light – the radiance of redemption and a new reality – the arrival of Moshiach. That remains our enduring mission and ultimate dream.
SHELACH LECHA
THE
SHELACH LECHA
18 JUNE 2020
info@torahactionlife.com
www.torahactionlife.com
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488 info@torahactionlife.com www.torahactionlife.com
בס״ד
NEWS 29
THEC O M M U N I T Y
they would lose this position upon entering Eretz Yisrael. A person always wants a certain degree of honor and respect. Whatever level of honor a person holds, he’ll defend that to the end. From an objective point of view, being an officer of fifty is not much to write home about! However, since that was their standing, they’d protect that at all costs. Rav Eliezer Silver was one of the many Rabbis who LONDON’S LEADING PLATFORM FOR STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS visited the DP camps where Holocaust survivors were taken after the war. He was approached by a young man LONDON’S LEADING PLATFORM FOR STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Parsha sheet is sponsored Lirfuat Rav Yona Ben Chava Betoch Shaar Cholei Yisrael who defiantly announced, “Rabbi, I will never be a religious Jew!” Parsha sheet is sponsored Lirfuat Rav Yona Ben Chava Betoch Shaar Cholei Yisrael “What makes you say that?”, asked Rabbi Silver. “I saw something in the camp that I will never forget”, th th “There was a man who called himself reRABBI JONATHAN TAWIL he explained. th th 27 5780 - 19 May 2020 Ramban at the end ofSivan Parshat Bo states The Ramban at the end The of Parshat Bo states ligious who had smuggled a Siddur (prayer book) into reported that Eretz Yisrael was a landSHABBAT that killed its BEGINS: 9:07It was PMthe only Siddur in our group and a few SHABBAT BEGINS: 9:07 PM that a person does not that have a share personMoshe does notThey have a share Moshe the camp. inhabitants. Rashi states that when they came to Eretz people wanted to borrow it in order to pray. He agreed Rabenu's Torah until he believes that everything SHABBAT ENDS: 10:28 PM Rabenu's Torah until he believes that everything SHABBAT ENDS: 10:28 PM Yisrael, since they were recognizable as Jews, Hashem to lend it but only on one condition -- in return, he deDIRECTOR that happens to the Jewish as a whole thatpeople happens to the Jewish people as a whole in His great kindness created an epidemicQUOTE at that pre- manded half a day’s bread! THE WEEKLY and to each individual Jew is all by divine TAL and to each individualcise Jew is and all the bylocal divine time, people were so involved providence. "Dream it,with “And what happened?” asked Rabbi Silver curiously. their funerals that they didn’t noticeit,the strangers. providence. "Dream “Many gave their bread so that it, they could use the Believe Achieve it" The spies looked at what was happening and reported that Siddur!” he Moshe's spies misunderstood what was going Believe it,angrily. Achieve it"nothing to do with answered “I want whereverwhat they went saw funerals. The way they saw a religion which people use to rob starving people of on. They reported that Moshe's Eretz Yisrael wasmisunderstood a spies wasthey going > UPCOMING EVENTS landth Yisrael was killing its inhabitants – and they were their bread!” land that killed its inhabitants. Rashi states thatit the on. They reported Eretz was a 22 June @ 8:30 PM right! When they viewed what was happening without that when they came toland Eretzthat Yisrael, since MONDAY NIGHT SERIES Rabbi Silver smiled at the young man and said: “Why killed its inhabitants. Rashi states th dying, taking Hashgacha into account, they saw people they were recognizable as Jews, Hashem in 22 June @ 8:30 PM concentrate on that one individual who had th PARASHA INSIGHTS do you @ 8:30 since PM Eretz 24 June that when they came to Yisrael, MONDAY SERIES but if they would viewed situation Hash-NIGHT His great kindness created an epidemic at AROUND THEhave WORLD WITHthe RABBI TAWIL with the Siddur and made such a demand? Why don’t you theylocalwere recognizable as Jews, Hashem in Hashem The Parsha of Shelach Lecha is a tragic turning that precise time, and the th gacha, they would have seen was 24 creating th people were Junea@ 8:30 PM look at the devotion of all of those people who June @ 8:05PM 25 instead point in the history of Klal Yisrael. They were so involved with their funerals FROM HOMEatWITH TAL His great kindness anthem. epidemic miracleCOOKING for AROUND THE gave WORLD WITHbread RABBI that they didn’t created up their justTAWIL to pray from that Siddur!” ParshaEretz of Shelach Lecha notice is a tragic turning The that on the verge ofThe entering Yisrael when Yehoshua’s spiescheck noticed Hashem had the strangers. spies looked at what For our upcoming events our websitewhat www.torahactionlife.com th done precise time, and the local people were 25 June @ 8:05PM It’s not what happens, but how we view It... The Parsha of Shelach Lecha is a tragic turning point read about how Yehoshua, nearly forty years later, also the action of the Meraglim changed for them. that They came back and told Yehoshua,COOKING “Hashem FROMHashem’s point the(spies) ofofKlalsent Yisrael. They were wasspies. happening andhowever reported that wherever HOME WITH TAL sodidn’t involved their funerals they didn’t in the history of Klal Yisrael. Theyinwere onhistory the verge His spies make with thethey same Hashgacha leads us throughout our lives Sponsor themiracles Torah Parasha Sheet everything. has created so many for us and the land is ours - He was, He Is, and He always Will be there for us. It is went they saw funerals. The way they saw it the onthetheaction verge entering mistake Eretz Yisrael when entering Eretz Yisrael when of theofMeraglim as Moshe’s spies. notice What was the difference call 07759 550 102 or email info@torahactionlife.com the strangers. The spies looked at what For our upcoming events check our website www.torahactionlife.com for the taking”. land was killing – and were (spies) changed everything. these two its setsinhabitants of spies, and whythey did Moshe’s up to us to look at things always with a positive outlook, thethat" action of the (spies) changed The Pasuk relates One man was Meraglim chosen between was happening and reported that wherever they The other spies told Klal Yisrael what happened, and the right! When they viewed what was happening The Pasuk relates that” One man was chosen as a spies fall? Sponsor Parasha Sheet that Hashem wishes andTorah always with the understanding as a representative from each Shevet (tribe) to without taking Hashgacha everything. went they saw funerals. The way theypresumed saw it the what they would happen without taking intogave account, they re- even representative from each Shevet (tribe) to report back Yehoshua’s spies came back and an unusual call 07759 550 102 email theorbest forinfo@torahactionlife.com us. report back about Eretz Yisrael. Hashem and His they Hashgacha land was killing its inhabitants – and were into account, and thus Am sawThey people but what if they would have viewed about Eretz Yisrael. port. told dying, Yehoshua had happened to them, All the more so in our generation where we have again The Pasuk relates that" One mansituation was chosen Yisrael were misled. the with Hashgacha, they would have Who Who were were thesethese men?men? The Ramban is puzzled that and they concluded that “Hashem giventhey the land right! had When viewed what wasDVAR happening witnessed the returning and settling the land of Israel, The Ramban is puzzled TORAH P1 a representative from each Shevet (tribe) Zohar elaboratesthey on the root of their stumble. Hashem was to creatingwithout a miracletaking for them. the tribes do the not tribes seem todoas benot listed in any specific our hands”. HashgachaTheinto account, the rebuilding of Yeshivot and regeneration of Torah. Parasha Insights that seem to be listedorder. in any intoseen of honor during the wilderness report back about He explains that these leaders were listed according toYisrael. The Ramban at the end of Parshat Bo states that a They held positions RABBI JONATHAN May Hashem continue to bless us with His Hashgacha specifi c order. He explains that theseEretz leaders saw people dying, but if they would have viewed TAWIL Yehoshua's spies noticed what Hashem had travels. “Rashei Bnei Yisrael Haimah (Leaders of Bnei their individual greatness. The very fact that Hoshea person does not have a share Moshe Rabenu’s Torah and may we merit fully understanding His Kind Hand in were listed according to their individual done for them. They came the situation theywere) would have back andwith told [13:3].” The Baal Haturim writes that ben Nun, the Talmid (student) par-excellence of MosheThe until he believes that everything that happens to Hashgacha, the Yisrael they Whofact were is puzzled DVAR TORAH P1 all. Amen. greatness. The very that these Hosheamen? ben Nun, Ramban DVAR TORAH P2 Yehoshua, "Hashem hasseen so many Hashem was a miracle(numerical for them.value) of the word ‘Haimah’, was listed fifth offers us athat glimpse oftribes the colossal statJewish people as a whole and tocreated each individual Jewcreating is the Gematria Parasha Insights the do not seem to be listed in any the Talmid (student) par-excellence of Moshe miracles for us and the land is ours for the The Jewish Agenda spelled ‘heh’ (5), ‘mem’ (40) and ‘heh’ (5), equals 50. ure of these men. all by divine providence. RABBI JONATHAN TAWIL RABBI MASCHIACH KELATY was listed fifth specifi offers cusorder. a glimpse of the that He explains these leaders taking". Yehoshua's noticed Hashem hadof fifty men. They knew that Shabbat Shalom! In the Haftorah accompanying the same Parsha we Moshe’s spies misunderstood what was spies going on. They what were officers in charge colossal stature of these men. were listed according to their individual done for them. They came back and told The other spies told Klal Yisrael what happened, greatness. The very fact that Hoshea ben Nun, Yehoshua, "Hashem has createdOUR P2 soCHACHAMIM many P3 DVAR TORAH In the Haftorah accompanying the same Parsha and even what they presumed would happen RABBI NISSIM SHAMAMA theYehoshua, Talmid (student) par-excellence of Moshe The Jewish Agenda we read about how nearly forty years miracles for usinto and the land is ours for the without taking Hashem and His Hashgacha RABBI MASCHIACH KELATY later, also sent spies. spiesfifth however didn’t was His listed offers us aaccount, glimpse andof thusthe Am Yisrael were misled. taking". make the same mistake as stature Moshe's of spies. What colossal these men. why does the Torah specifically use t big people, they saw HALACHOT giants, and they saw a P3 land thatThiswas The elaborates on Kisseh root of their to see things as they really are. the Zohar Sky reminds you of the haKavod (the Di- be honest enough is an appropriate application of the dictum of Kohewas the difference between these two sets of Sky, Thethe other spies told Klal Yisrael whatMay happened, One Ask a Non-Jew to Light ... The verse at the endthey of the Parasha states, “...and you is vine Throne),They and held the Kisseh haKavod reminds youthe of all “Go after the dictates ofout yournew heart”. It means if answ stumble. positions of honor during intimidating and scary. Did see that Eretz Yisrael the charting ThethatSifri spies, and why did Moshe's spies fall? RABBI ELI MANSOUR OUR let’ CHACHAMIM P3 ways? In the Haftorah accompanying the same Parsha and they presumed would shall not stray afterhappen your hearts and after your eyes...” thewilderness commandments Hashem. INISSIM have anSHAMAMA inclination to specialise and excel in a particutravels.of"Rashei Bneieven Yisraelwhat Haimah RABBI “Chariot” forand G-d’s Divine Presence? Didisthey see the wecame read about howgave Yehoshua, nearly forty years we might misled without Hashem Hissays Hashgacha into The Sifri the purpose of this verse to elucidate the holiness we see Tzitzit that a human being is capable Yehoshua's spies back and an Thus lar Divine Command, then I be should do my by ownthe thingverse and in Ko (Leaders of from Bnei Yisrael they were) taking [13:3]." The alsoYehoshua sent spies. didn’t verse in Kohelet that says “Rejoice young man in your of seeing much more than the eye—he can see a excel in that area. unusual report. later, They told what His had spies account, and thus Am Yisrael were misled. Baalhowever Haturim writes thatmeets the Gematria (numerical of the Land? No. They were&myopic. They were near-sighted in tells us, as human beings—follow the ’s Q&A Kid STORY of your heart”. I would P4 not andego after the dictates simple thread of blue, trace that symbolism to the youth The Torah is an individual Torah. Not everyone has happened to them, concluded value) of the word 'Haimah', spelled 'heh' (5), makeand thethey same mistakethat as Moshe's spies. Whatand im T what view. HALACHOT P3But perhaps Perhaps thatway. means a person know, says to the Sifrei, the verse in Kohelet means “Do and to(40) the Sky and the Heavenly Throne and they to all were to do all the Mitzvot the same I wouldcan do 'mem' and 'heh' equalsZohar 50. The on able the root of if their "Hashem had given landdifference into our hands". elaborates wasthethe betweenSeathese two sets ofto(5), May One Ask a Non-Jew to Light ... whatever you want” or if it means “Go on the straight and the commandments of Hashem. think that if Shlomo HaMelech is telling us “Do your own stumble. They held positions of honor during the says No! Sure, follow the dic spies, and why did Moshe'scontains spies fall?were This newsletter Divrei Torahtold andto may Sheimot Please of accordingly RABBI ELI MANSOUR narrow path”.are Therefore, theto verse in this week’s portion The Spies seecontain the Land, but -what diddispose they thing” can literally do whatever you want... This is what Chaza”l trying tell us A human being isthen youTorah wilderness travels. "Rashei Bnei Yisrael Haimah see? They only saw that which was in front of their nos- says “Do not stray after your hearts.” Therefore, the Torah must “You shall stray afwithin theclarify: context of not Torah. Within t capable much... implications, seeing Yehoshua's spies came back gave an they(Leaders Bnei were) [13:3]." The What kindseeing of mistaken assumption were we toramifi have cations, es—theyand saw big people, saw giants,ofand theyYisrael sawof sothey ter your own hearts.” One must not chart out new coursyou can do your own thing. unusual report. They told Yehoshua what had and Baal Haturim that the Gematria made from the verse Tzitzit a land that was intimidating scary. Did theywrites see that es (taturu), which are not in the context of Torah. Why results...if onlyKohelet he(numerical willthatlook. But,inasparshat the expression goes, ’s had id K In this week’s parasha we are introduced to the Eretz Yisrael is the “Chariot” for G-d’s Divineseeing Q&A & STORY to inform us otherwise? This Sifri begs for explanation. Presence? not? Because “I Am the L-rd your P4 G-d who took you out happened to them, and they concluded that value) of the word 'Haimah', spelled 'heh' (5), e im Tgives mitzvah of Tzitzit. If we look carefully at the Torah’s lan- Did they see the holiness of the Land? No. there are none so blind as those who will not see. The Netziv in his commentary on Chumash a beauThey were The Talmud says inyoumany places th from the Land of Egypt”. In Egypt, before had a Torah 'mem' (40) and 'heh' (5), equals 50. "Hashem given the into our hands". guage, it is curious the Torahparasha useshad almost the are exactland myopic. Theytowere In thisthatweek's we introduced thenear-sighted mitzvah inofwhat they were able tiful interpretation of this Sifri: He explains that the Tan- you were allowed to do whatever you wanted. But once their “own” special Mitzvot. They same language when the Torah talks about the Mera- to view. na isspies bothered by- Please the expression Taturu” (You they shall Whyanddidmaythe refuse todispose see?“Lo Because had a gave 1 the Almighty us his Torah, then, individuality has to This newsletter Divrei Torah contain Sheimot of accordingly Tzitzit.with If we at the it are is contains curious glim. In connection thelook spies carefully the instruction was Torah’s This language, is what Chaza”l trying to tell us A human be- not stray). This verb has the connotation of going out be channeled within the context of that Torah. that they found a particul “negiut”(selfi sh-motivation). tellet haAretz”—to us that each the is no commands given “U’Reitem et haAretz” (and you shall look at the ing is capable of so much... seeing implications, charting new pathsChaza”l (as in “Latur spy of There seeing and room, according to Chaza”l, to make up that the Torah uses almost the exact same language when the Land) and in connection with the mitzvah of Tzitzit it says ramifications, seeing results...if only he will look. But, as out the land, to find new paths). He asks, why does the “new customs”,their own personalities and This proclivitie “new mitzvot” or “new ceremonies”. Spies were leaders. They each had positions of honour in also “U’Reitem oto” (and youabout shall lookthe at the Tzitzit). Torah talks Meraglim. Intheconnection withthere thearespies expression goes, none so blind as those Torah specifically use this expression about not charting is not Da’at Torah. “You shall walk according to the dicapplication of the dictum of Kohelet’ the community. they went the I think that the Torah is trying to tell us that there is a who will not see. out newThey ways?were The Sifriafraid answersthat that it ifis because we we into tates of your heart”: In the context of Torah you may do the instruction was “U’Reitem etWhyhaAretz” (and you shall connection between the “U’Reitem oto”given of parshat Tzitzit did the spies refuse to see? Because they had a might be misled by the verse in Kohelet. Shlomo HaMel- things, but do your heart”. that I have an not stray. Do notItbemeans innovative. Weifhave Land of Israel, they would lose their positions of honour and and the “U’Reitem haAretz” parshat Chaza”l tell us that each of ech tells us, as human beings—follow the dictates of your a Ribbono shel Olam Who gave us the Torah, we don’t look atetthe Land)of and in Meraglim: connection“negiut”(selfish-motivation). with the mitzvah of Tzitzit excel in a particular Divine Comm The spies failed to learn the message of parshat Tzitzit. the Spies were leaders. They each had positions leadership. a person a “negiut” that perhaps he willto invent and of hon- When hearts. Perhaps thathas means a person can do whatever have our own Torah. We do not need a “New it says also “U’Reitem oto” (andin youourshall at theThey Tzitzit). What is the message of parshas Tzitzit? The Gemara in thelook community. were afraid that if they went he wants... the Torah says No! Sure, follow the dictates Jewish Agenda”, 1 inworks “Old Jewish Agenda” ownthething and excel that very area. some loss of honour, he cannot see... in fact, he refuses Menachot (quoted by the Ramba”n on this week’s por- into the Land of Israel, they would lose theirhave positions of of your heart...but within the context of Torah. Within the well and has done for centuries. Let’s work hard to keep tion) explainsI the Torah’s at to honour When is a person “negiut” context of Torah Law, you can do your own thing. think thatlinkage the between Torah looking is trying tellandusleadership. that there a hastoa see. it that way. The Torah is an individual Torah. No the Tzitzit and “remembering all the commandments that perhaps he will have some loss of honour, he cannot The Talmud says in many places that various Amoraim connection between “U’Reitem parshat Tzitzit of Hashem” (as indicated by the verses) asthe follows: The see...oto” had their “own” special Mitzvot. They specialised in parin fact,ofhe refuses to see. the Mitzvot the same way. But perh This is the lesson of Parshat Tzitzit: We are capable of seeing Tzitzit contains within it“U’Reitem the Techelet, et thehaAretz” blue thread. This is the lesson of Parshat Tzitzit: We are capable of ticular commands that they found a particular affinity and the of parshat Meraglim: The spies and far,with, The Techelet resembles the Sea, the Sea looks like the seeing very very far, but only if we open up our personalities Shabbat Shalom! Shlomo HaMelech is telling us “Do veryeyesvery butin terms only ofif their we own open up our and eyesproclivities. and be honest
C OPMaMr aUsNhIaT YS h e e t PThey a were r aoffiscershinachargeSofhfiftyemen.e They t
knew that they would lose this position upon entering Eretz Yisrael.
RABBI JONATHAN TAWIL RABBBI JONATHAN TAWIL
A person always wants a certain degree of honor and respect. Whatever level of honor a DIRECTOR person holds, he'll defend that to the end. From an objectiveTAL point of view, being an officer of fifty is not much to write home about! However, since that was their standing, they'd protect that at all costs. PARASHA INSIGHTS BITE one THE APPLE! Rav Eliezer Silver was of the many Rabbis who visited the DP camps where Holocaust survivors were taken after the war. He was approached by a young man who defiantly announced, "Rabbi, I will never be a religious Jew!"
"What makes you say that?", asked Rabbi Silver.
all of those people who gave "I saw something in the camp that I will never forget", he explained. "There was a man who to pray from that Siddur!" called himself religious who had smuggled It's not what happens, but h a Siddur (prayer book) into theSivan camp. was 27 It5780 - 19 May 2020 the only Siddur in our group and a few people Hashem's Hashgacha lea wanted to borrow it in order to pray. He agreed our lives - He was, He Is, a to lend it but only on one condition -- in return,THE WEEKLY QUOTE be there for us. It is up to u he demanded half a day's bread! always with a positive outloo "And what happened?" asked Rabbi Silver > UPCOMING EVENTSthe understanding that Ha curiously. best for us. "Many gave their bread so that they could use the Siddur!" he answered angrily. "I want nothing to do with a religion which people use to rob starving people of their bread!" Rabbi Silver smiled at the young man and said: "Why do you concentrate on that one individual who had the Siddur and made such a demand? Why don't you instead look at the devotion of
All the more so in our ge have again witnessed the re the land of Israel, the rebuild regeneration of Torah. May H bless us with His Hashgacha fully understanding His Kind
■ Shabbat Shalom
RABBI MASHIACH KELATY - RABBI OF STANMORE SEPHARDI KEHILLA
RABBI MASHIACH KELATY - RABBI OF STANMORE SEPHARDI KEHILLA
THE JEWISH AGENDA
THE JEWISH AGENDA
failed to learn the message of parshat Tzitzit. What is the enough to see things as they really are. message of parshas Tzitzit? The Gemara in Menachot (quotedTHEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM The verse at the end of the Parasha states, “...and you shall by the Ramba”n on this week’s portion) explains the Torah’s
can literally do whatever you want... clarify: “You shall not stray after you not chart out new courses (taturu), wh
30 NEWS
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
Corona Diary #9
18 JUNE 2020
The Challenges of Phase Two BY RABBI MOSHE TARAGIN Many, countries around the world have navigated the first phase of the corona crisis, slowly resuming their “routines” after months in quarantine. This shift affords welcome relief, renewed hope and great expectations for a ‘return to normal’. Israeli society has experienced this “return to normal” for the past few weeks but we have realized that, in fact, our “new normal” is still significantly impacted by corona restrictions. Phase two of this medical crisis- the resumption of a semi-normal routine but the realisation that this virus isn’t magically disappearing- presents a new set of personal and emotional challenges. Parshat Shelach provides several portraits of human failure and these portraits deliver important cautionary messages about our struggle with adversity.
LESSONS FROM THE SPIES
The failure of the spies or meraglim isn’t just a solitary or isolated transgression; this disloyalty spurns G-d’s promises, belittles the Jewish claim to Israel, and irrevocably alters the arch of Jewish history. To be honest, the spies can’t be blamed for what their eyes witnessed: a fearsome population, staggeringly large fruits and cities fortified to the teeth. The true crime of the spies was the manner in which they interpreted and presented this data. Life sometimes presents intimidating circumstances and alarming conditions. Optimists and believers always imagine solutions and work-arounds to challenges. By contrast, sceptics and cynics will always highlight the “negative” and obsess about the futility of their predicament. Rashi cites Calev’s response to the fatalism of the spies: “Even if the land of Israel were lodged in Heaven, giant ladders could grant access.” When a goal is truly important and viewed as “life or death”, human beings marshal resources and generate imaginative solutions. When faced with adversity, do we choose to agonize over the problem or do we commit to creatively devise solutions? The spies chose dread rather than hope. Additionally, the spies greatly exaggerated the crisis level. Exaggeration detaches us from reality and handicaps our ability to provide poised and balanced solutions. Clearly, the locals of this land were tall and even towering, but it is difficult to imagine that they dwarfed the human spies to the size of grasshoppers. Similarly, the claim of the spies about a land which “consumes its inhabitants” sounds like panicked hyperbole. Perhaps the spies witnessed fierce battles or
gruesome deaths, but land rarely devours people and humans can live almost anywhere on the planet. Exaggeration of the facts inflates the crisis, fans the flames of panic and ratchets unnecessary worry. Finally, the spies confided to their audience that they felt as tiny as grasshoppers. Fear shrinks our confidence and our self-esteem and when we shrivel into smaller versions of ourselves we feel trapped and incapable of resilience and resistance. Courage demands self-confidence and optimism – traits generally uncommon in grasshoppers. We mustn’t allow a virus to shrink us or diminish our belief in the power of humanity. Otherwise we will continue to thrash in the weeds with the other grasshoppers.
THE REACTION OF THE GENERAL POPULATION
Of course libel of the spies instigated a mass rebellion amongst the general population who begin to cry and wail, condemning this date of Tisha b’av as a night of perpetual weeping. Complaining or crying tend to demoralize, embitter and disillusion rather than contribute toward a solution. Ultimately, their petty complaints incited delusional nostalgia. Absurdly, they reminisce about their past lives of luxury and repose in Egypt! Someone once wrote that nostalgia is a process of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than its worth. Nostalgia convinces us that our past was qualitatively and radically superior to our present condition. In reality, every stage in life provides unforeseen challenges and offers newly discovered opportunities. As much as we may long for our pre-corona routines, that lifestyle also provided pressures which our current condition may have alleviated. Creating a binary world of black and white contrast between pre-corona and our current world is inaccurate and distracts us from the opportunities of the present world.
THE MA’APILIM
Apologetic but unbroken, a determined band of “believers” defied Moshe’s warning and rushed headlong into disaster. Their hasty ascent to Israel was met with brutal opposition as they were massacred. Obviously, their primary sin was flouting a direct order from G-d not to enter at this point. Psychologically, they were driven by impatience and the desire to quickly rectify the crime of the spies. Recovery from a sin of such magnitude requires time and entails a process. Our impatience convinces us that all of life’s challenges possess immediate solutions;
Israeli society has experienced this “return to normal” for the past few weeks but we have realized that, in fact, our “new normal” is still significantly impacted by corona restrictions the mistakenly assumed the sin of insulting the land of Israel can be instantaneously rectified through fanatical devotion. This rapid turnaround reflects the lack of internalization of the sin and its consequences. We live in a generation which is accustomed to “immediacy”. However, the current medical crisis doesn’t accommodate those unrealistic expectations and will continue to govern our lives for the next few months- at a minimum. It will remind us that many predicaments in life do not offer immediate solutions or rapid repair.
THE MEKOSHESH WHO VIOLATED SHABBAT
The final “portrait of failure” is the mekoshesh who publicly violated Shabbat and was put to death. This storyline is introduced as having occurred in a nondescript desert because this sin was partially prompted by the harsh sentence of wandering aimlessly in the desert. Once the ultimate destination of Israel was delayed for forty years, specific locations in the desert lost all relevance. Having forfeited Israel, the mekoshesh – as well as
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
many others – wondered that perhaps the entire system of G-d’s will and His plans was now suspended. The national tragedy was so severe that perhaps the entire relationship with G-d had been ruptured. Without the land of Israel perhaps the Jews were released from Shabbat observance. Perhaps religion is an all-or-nothing proposition. By apprehending and punishing the word gatherer the enduring nature of Shabbat observance and general fidelity to Divine will was reinforced. This lesson about religion also applies to overall life-especially during a crisis. There may be major areas of our lives and of our routines which have been taken out of our control. We have definitely lost much of our experience. However, this loss can’t ‘bleed’ into the areas of our life which we can control. Loss of control can sometimes be contagious and we often surrender parts of our experience which should still be disciplined and properly managed. Rabbi Moshe Taragin has taught at Yeshivat Har Etzion in Gush Etzion, for the past 22 years.
18 JUNE 2020
NEWS 31
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
WE WILL HONOUR THEIR MEMORY Join AJEX online for a week of conversation as part of National Armed Forces Week, that culminates in our service of commemoration to recognise British Jewish servicemen and women at 11.00am, Sunday 28th June 2020
Join us at tinyurl.com/AJEXJMA or via AJEX #ajexcommemorates
From Sunday 21st June, AJEX will be running a series of fascinating online interviews featuring veterans and serving personnel. Then, on Sunday 28th June our annual commemoration ceremony will include Sir Malcolm Rifkind, former Secretary of State for Defence, speaking on the vital contribution of Jewish servicemen and women to British society.
Conversations: Available from Sunday 21st June Virtual Ceremony: 11am, Sunday 28th June For more details email Headoffice@ajex.org.uk AJEX Charitable Foundation Registered Charity No 1082148
The Jewish Brigade
This year is the 75th anniversary of VE and VJ Day as well as the Battle of Britain. As our usual venue, the National Memorial Arboretum, is closed due to the Coronavirus, we are more determined than ever to gather, online, and honour their memory. r"sb
& International Shipping We pack, move & relocate homes and businesses
SOCIAL DISTANCING PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FLOOR STICKERS, TAPE, VISORS & POSTERS & ALL OUR USUAL PRINT SERVICES
Shipping to Israel lbt ylybvm Kvrb @kingsremovals
00542
020 8338 3999 / 020 8371 4103
www.kingsremovals.com
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
32 JUDAISM
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
18 JUNE 2020
Shelach Lecha RABBI DR RAYMOND APPLE
WITH GOD ON OUR SIDE
When the twelve spies came back from finding out what the Promised Land was like, they brought conflicting reports. Ten spies were pessimistic and had only seen the bad things. Two, Joshua and Caleb, were optimistic. It was not that they failed to notice the bad things but they had an extra consideration – “If God helps us we will be all right”. Isn’t that good advice at any stage in history? If we have to make the decisions we may well find the challenges overwhelming, but with God on side it can work… and because He is our stay and support we will dream of the stars and eventually get there. That is what the final words of Adon Olam tell us: “HaShem li v’lo ira”, “The Lord is with me and I will not fear”.
WHAT IS ISRAEL REALLY LIKE?
Moses and the Children of Israel are curious. They are on the way to the land God promised. For years now they have been stuck in a wilderness, trudging along and wondering if they will ever get to a destination. God has kept their spirits up by assuring them that a land of milk and honey is ahead. But why is He saying this? Is it simply
to stop them giving up? That is why the tribes send out an exploratory mission. Now jump across the centuries and think of the era we are living in. Making Aliyah is urged upon us all the time, but will it work? Is Israel really so magnificent that we dare not stay in the Diaspora for another moment? The fact is, if you live in Israel, you are well aware that life there is not perfect. Maybe some things are even worse than people imagine. But instead of looking at politics and economics, look at ethos. In statistical terms Israel is more or less the happiest place on earth, irrespective of the problems and posers. Life in Israel has one overriding dimension – it is always on a high. It’s good to be in Israel!
ARE THERE ANY TREES?
What did Moses tell the twelve spies to do? “Check out the land – and find out if
Making Aliyah is urged upon us all the time, but will it work? Is Israel really so magnificent that we dare not stay in the Diaspora for another moment?
We embark on yet another step on the Path of the Just - Chapter 22 is all about humility. You may wonder why each morning men recite a blessing on the Tallit, “L’heithatef Ba’tzitit” - surely they are about to envelop themselves in a Tallit so, “Lehitatef B’Taliit” would be more precise? Some explain that the Tzitzit represent the lowest part of the Tallit and therefore we are pleased to express our association with the humble. Humility, explains Ramchal, is the opposite of pride. The results of humility are likewise the opposite results of pride. Fake humility is pointless, however. A person must first achieve humility in their thoughts and only then act in a humble manner. So, how does a person become humble? Ramchal says this is by reflecting upon the fact that they simply are undeserving of praise and honour - and certainly not more deserving than others. The reason for this is however much a person has achieved in life, there are still parts of their life that should humble them, be it their nature, their family, their experiences or
We have plenty of mediocrities, some of them even impressive administrators, shrewd negotiators and political manipulators, some of them great masters of oratory and rhetoric, but all too few people of integrity, faith and wisdom, able to inspire great dreams and enable great deeds. The sages say that when there is a tzaddik in the city, “he is its glory, he is its splendour, he is its crown” (Rashi on Gen. 28:10). Rabbi Apple served for 32 years as the chief minister of the Great Synagogue, Sydney, Australia’s oldest congregation. He is now retired and lives in Jerusalem. Rabbi Apple blogs at http://www.oztorah.com
Hilchot Shabbat
Mesillat Yesharim: Part 42 RABBI MORDECHAI ULLMAN
there are any trees” (Num. 13:20). Trees? How do trees connect with the strength of a land? Rashi recognises the problem and, quoting earlier sources as usual (BB 15a), says that trees are symbolic of human beings. Moses’ question was not really about the vegetation but a deeper issue: in Rashi’s words, “Whether there is amongst the inhabitants an honourable man who will protect them by his merit like a tree protects people by its shade”. What gives a country its quality is not its trees and flowers – not that these are not important assets – but its citizens. If a country has high-minded people, thinkers, visionaries, men and women of faith and conscience who guard the ethos and ethics of the nation, the people are safe. Tragically it must be said that our present generation is sadly lacking in “trees”.
their less-than-perfect deeds. King Solomon taught that no person is infallible - all people sin at some point of their life. This very thought itself should give one a feeling of humility. Ramchal gives three common examples that lead one to arrogance and suggests how to not allow this to happen. They are (1) Wisdom - people who have studied a lot and gained much knowledge (even in Torah) should not exalt themselves but appreciate that any other person given their wisdom and opportunity would have achieved equally or more in acquiring wisdom. If a person has indeed studied a lot of Torah, instead of praising themselves and looking down on others, they should find ways of teaching it to others. (2) Wealth - if a person is blessed with wealth they should ensure to help others in need (3) Power - what use is one’s power if they don’t use it to assist and rescue the oppressed? We are all servants in G-d’s palace and we are given the opportunities to perform certain duties, depending on what wisdom, wealth or strength we are blessed with. No room left for arrogance then.
Rav Moshe Feinstein was asked about the permissibility of using wet paper to clean surfaces with. He wrote that there would be no problem to do so both in terms of the Melacha of “Melaben” (which is to clean materials, which we will leave aside for now) and in terms of “Sechita” which we explained last week is the prohibition of squeezing. There are two reasons why there would be no issue of Sechita: (1) The water is not actually absorbed in the paper; rather, it sits on the surface. (2) The prohibition of Sechita is transgressed when one intends to use the product that is extracted, such as squeezing grapes for their juice. When it comes to paper towels however, one does not need the water that is released from them; to the contrary, one would be equally happy for the liquid to stay on the towel and be used in that manner. Now, besides the fact that other Poskim such as Rav Frank disagreed with Rav Feinstein’s opinion regarding paper towels and, furthermore, Rav Yitzchak Yaakov Weiss said that regarding baby wipes where the entire purpose of the moisture is to ease the process of cleaning the baby and therefore one cannot argue that the moisture being released is not useful, a more fundamental question is: Is Rav Moshe’s ruling comparable to contemporary baby wipes? There
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
are those who say it is; others, however, argue that Rav Feinstein cannot have been discussing paper towels as they clearly do absorb water, but rather wet paper itself. However, there are those who discussed the Halacha of baby wipes personally with Rav Feinstein and showed him various types, all of which he permitted for use on Shabbat. This was apparently based on the assumption that most of the liquid sits on the surface of the wipe and is not absorbed. Rabbi Ribiat interviewed baby wipe companies, some of which confirmed this and others which disagreed. Some explain that if the wipes are water based, then they are absorbed in the wipe, whilst with oil-based wipes, the moisture sits on the surface. So, even if one would apply the leniency of Rav Feinstein, it would only apply to very wet wipes.
Am I going to die?
You can’t lipread through a mask To ensure that deaf people are not disadvantaged or more endangered at this critical time, JDA’s 3 point emergency plan is enabling them to: 1. Understand doctors and nurses
3. Connect with other people
By equipping deaf people with apps which make spoken words appear on their phone as text, and interpreting for GPs and hospitals via video link, we’re making sure deaf patients — whether they communicate using sign language or speech — can ask questions, understand and follow medical instructions at this critical time.
JDA’s emergency door-to-door hearing aid maintenance service is enabling hearing aid users to stay connected with their loved ones and the world. We’re supporting deaf sign language users to stay safe and well and our stimulating activities and discussions are something to look forward to, alleviating anxiety and loneliness.
2. Stay safe and healthy at home
Please help JDA keep the deaf people of our community safe and healthy as nobody else can at this critical time.
There is nowhere safer to be right now than at home. So we’re delivering food and medications to keep vulnerable deaf people safe, well-fed and healthy — and out of care homes and hospitals.
020 8446 0502 www.jdeaf.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 1105845 Company Limited by Guarantee 4983830
34 YOUTH
18 JUNE 2020
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
Shelach Lecha
Shelach Lecha Word Search
Spies are sent to check out the land of Israel! Sadly, though, they were spying with a “little eye” and they didn’t realise that however strong the Cana’anite looked – G-d is stronger! So they came back and told the Jewish people how scared they should be and the people cried and complained. The spies were punished. Yeshoshua and Kalev were the only two who didn’t fall for their fellow spies’ bad attitude and tried to calm the nation down. Hashem was angry with the people, but our ever-faithful shepherd Moshe, begged for forgiveness from Hashem. As a punishment, the Jewish people had to stay in the desert for forty years! All men between the age of 20-60 didn’t survive the journey in the Midbar. If they didn’t appreciate the land of Israel, they were not going to go in. Then the Jewish people are taught the laws of Challa, the Mitzva of separating a portion from dough and giving to the Kohen. The Parsha closes with the Mitzva of Tzitit, proudly worn by men and boys each day.
Tangram Challenge!
A
Y
R
M
U
N
P
D
V
P
Z
V
Z
C
U
S
M
H
L
E
V
I
E
W
K
R
A
Q
N
M
I
S
J
X
Y
K
B
F
Z
W
R
B
I
E
V
H
M
M
F
I
A
Y
Q
Y
T
R
T
H
H
F
T
F
Y
F
B
S
J
T
I
A
G
Z
A
T
L
Q
P
M
E
R
C
A
E
O
C
G
G
C
S
B
J
I
M
R
M
M
J
W
T
A
X
V
L
B
N
O
Y
Q
Q
P
C
W
T
W
Q
E
M
N
J
S
C
L
Z
U
I
Q
D
O
U
D
U
B
E
U
B
B
X
O
A
K
K
W
Y
L
AARON • DESERT • LEVI • MEAT • MIRIAM • TRIBE
Using all the shapes on the left can you make the tower shape on the right?
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
18 JUNE 2020
YOUTH 35
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
Shelach Lecha
In a nutshell The Jewish people made their first move away from the Sinai area in last week’s Sidra and they are on the way to the Promised Land! They now realise that they are about to face off the Cana’anite nations and they were gripped with fear. So, they come charging at Moshe at demand – let us send spies in front of us so that we can be forewarned how strong they are and how fortified are their cities. Moshe received some form of approval from Hashem and he told them exactly what to look out for. The twelve spies were one representative from each of the tribes, who were generally good people at the time. Moshe was concerned for his trusted student Yehoshua and prayed to Hashem that he remains righteous. Unfortunately, soon after leaving the camp in the wilderness, they set off with intention to see only the negative and see it they did. They chose to bring extraordinarily large fruit to show how physically great the people who lived there were. After 40 days of travelling up and across the land,
they returned to the nation in the wilderness and they succeeded in traumatising the people to the point of tears and panic – how will we ever succeed in conquering the land? Kalev, the only other righteous spy (together with Yehoshua) tried to calm the people down, saying – don’t you remember our G-d took us out of Egypt with all the miracles? Surely, He can overpower a few kings in Cana’an! This didn’t help and the people cried. Our sages taught that this was the night of the 9th Av- which would later become Tisha Be’av. The spies were punished with death. Moshe prayed to Hashem and succeeded in keeping the nation as a whole intact but, their stay in the wilderness was extended to last 40 years and all men between the age of 20 and 60 were told that they would eventually die in the wilderness. Lots of lessons arise from this story. Not least, the importance of appreciating our holy land and most of all, to accept that Hashem truly is all powerful.
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 Jewish people is then taught the Mitzva of Challah, taking a portion of dough and giving it to a Kohen. We then learn of the laws surrounding a community that mistakenly worship idols and the sin offering they bring up. There was a gentleman who thought it wise to show by example how one who breaks Shabbat is punished. His intentions were good, but sadly, he had to be put to death. The Parsha closes with the Mitzva of Tzitzit. Whether or not you wear Tzitzit, when you see them, you remember the Mitzvot and the importance of not following one’s eyes and heart to stray from G-d. What the eye sees, the heart desires so one must have some control over what their eyes glance at. So, there you have the opening of the Parsha talking of the spies’ downfall due to looking at Eretz Yisrael in a negative light and closing with the importance of not straying after the eyes.
Use this area to write the words you have found.
o f
n n
a
t o
r e
Last week’s words: Here are some words you may have found from last week - you may have found more! act aim cam cat mac
mat oat atom auto coat
coma iota matt mica moat
taco tact taut attic macao
tacit atomic tomcat automat automatic THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
36 YOUTH
18 JUNE 2020
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
Q: How does the moon cut his hair? A: Eclipse it!
Q: What do you call two birds in love? A: Tweethearts! Q: How does a scientist freshen her breath? A: With experimints!
(Answers at the bottom of page upside down)
1. What goes up but never comes down?
3. What has four legs but can’t walk?
Q: How does a cucumber become a pickle? A: It goes through a jarring experience!
2. I have keys but no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter but you cant go outside. What am I?
3) A table 1. Your age
2)A keyboard
1. Tricycle 2. Raised eyebrows 3. Comfortable
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
4. See you around 5. Criminal 6. Right between the eyes
18 JUNE 2020
YOUTH 37
TO ADVERTISE CALL 020 3906 8488
Support when it’s needed. Free, safe and anonymous online counselling and support for students Message counsellors and talk to the Kooth community 24/7
Visit Jami.kooth.com “I finally feel academically and mentally prepared to live a life that I want, with the confidence to make that life regardless of what happens” – Evelyn, 18 years old
Registered charity no. 1003345. A company limited by guarantee. Registered in London no. 2618170
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
38 SPORT 34 SPORT
TO ADVERTISE ADVERTISE CALL TO CALL020 0203906 39068488 8488
SPORTS
W E E K LY
18 JUNE 2020 13 DECEMBER 2018
LOCAL AND NATIONAL COVERAGE... THE ENTIRE PICTURE
Premier League update
Sixteen-goal Lions Footballers take a knee rout Scrabble in Cup on Premier return BY DAVID SAFFER BY DAN SILVER, DAVID SAFFER AND YOSSI SAUNDERS Reiss Mogilner scored six goals as Maccabi London Lions thumped Scrabble A in the Premierround League took a knee second of footballers the Cyril Anekstein Cup.for theThBlack Lives Matter movement as tope Premier League side racked up a 16-0 flightwith action returned a 100-dayKenley shutwin Daniel Greenfrom and Michael downbagging due to the coronavirus last both a hat-trick. Ed pandemic Brafman, Danight. vid Dinkin, and Adam Hassanali completVilla Sheffield edAston the rout in aand mismatch of United a tie. got the bandwagon rolling at Villa Park before ManLions could have scored in the opening chester City eased past Arsenal at the Etihad minute of the clash but soon opened the Stadium.and led 9-0 by half time. scoring Villa picked upOne a point in athough hard-fought Th e Division team, outgoalless battled draw against League classed, away tothe the Europa end. challengers thelost main Lions bossbut was fortalking words point at fullcame time after Villa goalkeeper Orjan Nyland apsuch was the display from his team who peared to carry the ball across his line from gave every respect to the opposition. an“I’m Oliver free-kick notNorwood’s really sure there’s approaching anything to half we time. linetotechnology did not say, areGoal happy make it through to sigthe nal around goal and it was why VAR did next of the cup,”unclear he commented. not question a potential Hendon United Sports ranmatch-winning out 3-1 victors moment. against League One outfit North London Hawk-Eye “unreservedly” apologised and Raiders. accepted the ball hadled crossed thethe line. The Premier side early in second The company said it the first in half only for Raiders towas equalise buttime struck 9,000late matches failed. sevtwo goalsthe to system book ahad place in All round en cameras obscured by the goalkeepthree of the were competition. er,Hendon defendernow or a turn goalpost. their attentions to the Post-match, bossA Chris league as theySheffield travel to United Oakwood for a Wilder quipped, “I think the goalkeeper crucial top of the table clash on Sunday was in the Holte End when he caught it or (10am). dragged back.” team stunned the league DanielitKristall’s One match in and when radio phone-ins leaders last month they won have 2-0, aa subject to debate! victory would move them to within a point Guardiola’s City secured the points in of Pep Hendon with a match in hand. a comfortable 3-0 win against Arsenal. Elsewhere in the latest round of fixtures, Raheem Sterling fired City ahead just itbe-a 10-man North London Galaxy made fore half time, dethe Bruyne slotted home three-way titleKevin race in only Division One a penalty early the second halfOakwood after David clash of the dayinafter defeating B. Luiz, who was atsaw fault forearly the on opening goal, Jamie Murray red but Galaxy fouled Riyad Lahrez in the penalty area, rallied with goals from Josh Cohen andand JaPhil Foden completed the scoring the cob Leigh to record an important 2-1inaway 90th minute. win. The Londoners lost Mari and Care XhakaA in to Galaxy head Redbridge Jewish injuries inside 25 minutes but were always the table by just one point after 10 matches, second best Fairlop against City whofiare now seven third place FC are ve points bepoints clear of third placed Leicester City. hind with two games in hand. All Premier League teams have nine Rafi Bloom scored for Oakwood. games remaining. “It was a fantastic performance in a
City’s latest victory means that LiverBournemouth drop into the dreaded pool are two wins away from clinching relegation spots but they had been the title. struggling with injuries to several firstJurgen Klopp’s team Reds will claim team players. The Cherries now have a a first domestic title in 30 years with stronger squad to choose from for the victories over Merseyside rivals Everrun-in. Watford looked doomed back ton on Sunday and Crystal Palace at in December but the arrival of boss Anfield on Wednesday. Nigel Pearson sparked a revival givSecuring the championship is The ing them a fighting chance. The Bees Reds number one objective before setrecorded a hugely impressive 3-0 win ting about chasing a point’s record. against Liverpool just before the lockWatching Sky Sports coverage was down, so how the long break in action aa welcome but bizarre experience will affect their momentum remains to with social distancing rules in place, be seen. no fans in the stadia and five substitu- Aston Villa and Sheffield United taking a knee Notwithstanding all the permutaPHOTO: TWITTER tions available. tions, after the return of the BundesliTV viewers could follow a game with or stand, City cannot compete in Europe’s elite ga, a relevant question being asked is whethwithout sound and those taking in the City club competition for the next two seasons er home advantage will matter. v Arsenal match had a ‘watch-a-long’ op- after being banned for breaking Financial There are many reasons why a team wins tion with guest analysts commenting on the Fair Play rules. more often at home. Aside from fan obvious action. Guardiola’s side have appealed, however, familiarity, a lack of travel time, favourable Strange it certainly was, but overall it and could still compete if the ban is over- pitch dimensions, turf conditions, even an PHOTO: DAVID SAFFER was a Maccabi relief that theLions 2019-20 campaign had turned. If the ban is upheld, whoever finish- ability to paint the away team dressing room 16-goal London resumed. es fifth will take their place in next season’s in mellow colours can come into place. With a sense normality being Several Premier League clubs believe that, must-win game,”ofcommented Galaxycraved play- Champions League. across the nation Premier fixtures will be Manchester United sit in pole position, without fans, there is an advantage to be had er-manager Luke all Lewis. shown liveback with and a third on terrestrial televi“We sat allowed Oakwood the but the Blades and Wolves, will have an eye by playing at home rather than neutral vension. Extended highlights of all games will ball, given the one-man advantage and on an unlikely place alongside Europe’s elite. ues, but this is debatable especially if Bunensure fans don’t miss looked to hit them onany theaction. counter attack Don’t write off north London rivals Totten- desliga results are anything to go by. Of early The question though remains when fans ham and Arsenal though, both will fancy Bundesliga matches to date since the restart, with pace. will be able to return stadiums. “Both goals cametodown the right-hand their chances of pinching a spot although few have ended as home wins. Among nuCulture Oliver noted results must go their way. merous examples, Borussia Dortmund side. LeighMinister crossed the first Dowden one into Cohen during a government update session this The smart money however favours Ole hoped for home advantage in a top-of-theto finish, before slotting home himself. Up week that he hoped to have some fans back Gunnar Solskjaer’s team at Old Trafford. table clash with Bayern Munich but it was to first we go.” forTh the new season, but this is a debate that Regarding the relegation battle, a side-efthe league leaders who pulled off a harde Division Two title race also took will run and run. Nevertheless, a return to fect of the enforced lack of matches is a fought On a twist with league leaders Herstwood circumstances,” said delighted Fortune one willwin. enjoy. ” the same night, Wolfsburg match action signals step forward. teams’ poorLinden. form. Villa, in particular, were thumped Bayer Leverkusen Leverkusen Vale going down to aa small 2-1 defeat at Temple boss Simon Vale boss Jacob Emanuel4-1. was quick to The title was tantalisingly within reach of on“We a desperately poor run, fourout, succeskicked off in in fourth place. his injury. Fortune. had a number of with players Re- wish Rebuck well following Liverpool the played halt to domestic foot- buck sive defeats seeing so them drop to second botA lackand of home advantage was a major Faithfoldbefore B have a game more got injured, I couldn’t have asked “First most importantly, everyone at ball and it is only a question of time before tom two points from safety. They have now reason why teams at the foot of the than Vale but moved level with a 5-3 win at any more from the players. We wish Ben a Vale would like to wish the FortunePremier ‘keeper the Anfield team wrap it up, leaving Cham- speedy played their game in hand on rivals. wanted relegation But North London Raiders Masters. recovery. aLeague quick recovery, we hope tocancelled. see him back pions League and Europa League qualificaSix sides are fighting the drop with only as the bottom six have five home games Jacob Kalms struck twice for Fortune who “It was a proper old school performance, on the football pitch as soon as possible,” he tion to be decided aside scorer from relegation to we twobattled points and separating Brighton, West Ham, said. left apiece, the relegation group will ‘suffer’ scored through leading James Mildefended for the 90 minutes the Championship. Watford, and Villa. Norwich equally,Emanuel cancelling out home letwith his 17th goal of the season. and tookBournemouth our chances. Experience proved more-or-less As for the defeat, commented, One division down and huge fixtures reare six points adrift and rock bottom but they advantage. The result was all the more remarkable to be the winner. It’s a big win, one we will “It doesn’t matter how big a squad you sume in thewere coming daystowith United were the to 2019. win any Onceyou Liverpool tie up the title releas Temple down 11 Leeds players with enjoy andonly we bottom-three hope to build team on it in ” have, can never account for the unavailand West Brom leading the way in the battle of their four previous games before football’s gation battle will take centre stage and will ‘keeper Ben Rebuck dislocating a shoulder He added, “This win marks 50 years as a ability or injury. Only five of today’s team for automatic promotion. suspension. most likely go to the last game of an astonin the warm up. football club and will be one Nigel Kyte and played in our recent win over FC Team, a Back thea Premier as things A run ofassociated seven defeats in 10 games ishingofseason like no other. “Th is inwas fantasticLeague, win given the everyone with the club from saw day lack togetherness and poor individual
“It was a proper old school performance, we battled and defended for the 90 minutes and took our chances. Experience proved to be the winner.”
THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM THEJEWISHWEEKLY.COM
Follow our Journey:
£750,000
Bike4Kef
TARGET
HELP US
REACH OUR
Bike4Kef.org
GOAL!
KEF is a London-based charity supporting the lives of children and young adults with physical and learning disabilities and their families. With the help of devoted and energetic volunteers KEF has helped the Jewish community for 15 years. KEF provides out of school activities, recreational events and residential trips including summer and winter residential camps.
IS THIS YOU?
19TH JULY 2020 Support our riders
Bike4Kef.org Subject to Government Guidance GOLD SPONSOR
MAIN SPONSORS
KEF Jewish Weekly Full page 265mmW x 338mmH Support riders AW.indd 1
P I TN SST P OP SP MA ON SOONRSSO R S
17/06/2020 11:15
DAILY AMUD PROGRAM
Learn & review
מסכת שבת
at a pace that works.
Hundreds of lomdim from around the world are now completing Masechta
Brachos with multiple chazaras. Join them for Masechta Shabbos and acquire this fundamental masechta for life!
• One new amud daily Sunday-Thursday • Daily & weekly review 2.5 blatt per week
An encompassing familiarity with the sugyos of Masechta
• Optional Monthly Ten-Blatt Bechina
Shabbos is critical to understanding many of the relevant
• Daily audio or video shiurim & resources
halachos. This is your opportunity to acquire it through a
• Interactive Rischa D’Oraysa Q & A’s
proven learning framework that works!
Visit our
ly design w e e
ebsite! dw
n
• Free Oraysa Calendar
www.Oraysa.org
ללמוד לחזור לקנות
Starting Maseches Shabbos
מפעל עמוד וחזרה
Sunday, June 28
ORAYSA
שליט"א
The Amud & Chazarah Intiative
UK DIVISION
הרה"ג ר' נח אייזיק אהלבוים מרא דאתרא קהל נחלת יצחק
נשיא מפעל עמוד וחזרה ב ה מ ל צ ת ג ד ו ל י י ש ר א ל רב ני ם ו ר א ש י י ש יב ה ש ל י ט " א
Join or set up a shiur or chaburah in your neighborhood! Call today or visit our website for more information or to receive your free calendar. P. 0 7 9 3 8 6 247 9 2
E . U K @ O R AY S A . O R G
W. W W W. O R AY S A . O R G
N E W ! S H I U R C A L L - I N H O T L I N E 1.267.967.2972 or 267.9OR.AYSA