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COMMUNITY 27 35 UK students brace the wind and rain to run The Jerusalem Marathon for GIFT

Despite the downpours in Jerusalem on Friday, over 35 UK students on their gap year, took part in the Jerusalem Marathon to raise money for GIFT. 19 year old Dalia Bornstein. currently studying in MMY Seminary, Jerusalem, with a place to study medicine at Cambridge University next year and Joel Herman in Reishit Yeshiva, studying at Leeds next year. have both been volunteering for GIFT for a number of years; decided to put together a team of friends and fellow students to run in the Jerusalem Marathon. Joel Herman told us “Despite the weather, the run was incredible and everyone was so full of energy to run for such an amazing cause. The vibe was unmatched and every runner was constantly pushing each other on to make it to the end!” The festivities kicked off with a pasta party at Cafe Le Giardino, Jerusalem the night before the run for the students to have the opportunity to load up on carbs before the race and to receive their running number and GIFT Tshirt for the marathon. The group heard words of inspiration from Jodeci Joseph, a young motivational speaker who spoke about just how much of a difference one person can make. Shira Joseph, GIFT’s High School

Some of GIFT’s Jerusalem Marathon runners

Manager, who flew out for the occasion remarked “It was so great to reconnect with so many former volunteers and see how many people remain connected to the charity - our mission is to inspire and enable lifelong giving; for gap year students to give time and energy to this, was just incredible to see.” The 5k and 10k races took place on Friday morning with students remaining cheerful and hyped up as they splashed through Jerusalem in the rain. Even the slippery Jerusalem stone didn’t put them off.

Dalia Bornstein said “Joel & I thought that participating in the Jerusalem Marathon would be a wonderful experience. We realised that many British gap year students probably felt the same way, so we set up a team and what charity is closer to home for all of us than GIFT!? They support everyone in need in the community and are changing the world through inspiring and facilitating giving. In my life, I have been continually inspired by GIFT for as long as I can remember through volunteering as a home help, tutor and driver and being a part of their educational sessions in school; they empower us to make positive change in the world. With this, I reached out to Shira Joseph and she was just as excited about it as Joel and I. The message that GIFT stands for really spoke for itself so once we advertised the run, everyone was keen to get involved! After the event, the inspiration was palpable; through the experience of running and raising money for GIFT - their message resonated with so many and GIFT continues to inspire…”

Sar far over £7,700 has been raised, to sponsor the runners, go to https/gift. enthuse.com/cf/jerusalemmarathon

Jerusalem Marathon runners raise money for Kisharon

Theo Silverback ran in the Jerusalem Marathon for Kisharon

Theo & Amy Silverback ran last week in the Jerusalem Marathon for Kisharon. Amy said, “running the marathon for Kisharon, keeping the amazing work they do in mind was a spark of motivation, whilst being able to run as a proud Jew and Zionist through the streets of Jerusalem was a unique and wholesome experience, which connected me to my Judaism and the importance of Tzedakah”.

Kisharon said, “We are proud to be a charity close to the Theo and Amy’s hearts and are so glad they could support the charity in this special marathon.” You can still donate at: www.justgiving. com/fundraising/silverbeck1

Jewish Care sweeps awards

Jewish Care is proud to have received the End of Life Care Award in the Markel 3rd Sector Awards. The award was presented recently to Paula Plaskow, Jewish Care’s End of Life and Palliative Care Lead by journalist and presenter, Angela Rippon, at an awards ceremony in Birmingham. The award recognised the expertise and experience of Jewish Care’s multi-disciplinary End of Life team led by Paula, which includes Pastoral and Spiritual Lead Rabbi Junik, the Social Work & Community Support & Family Carers Team, Registered and Care managers and their respective teams.

The judges praised Jewish Care for “ensuring that the end of life care, for the community they support, is the most positive experience possible.”

Paula Plaskow said, “We are truly honoured to receive this award. My wonderful colleagues support people and those important to them to identify and discuss What Matters Most when approaching the end of life. These conversations enable our staff to put in place an advance care plan that emphasises compassion and dignity. It is important for us to understand a person’s choices and preferences alongside their cultural values and to help them to feel heard and respected as well as to provide comfort to family and friends that can be helpful in their bereavement.”

Jewish Care was also highly commended for the organisation’s work in End of Life/ Palliative Care in London Regional Awards in the Great British Care Awards.

Jewish Care’s Selig Court Retirement Living apartments Registered Manager, Horace Boston and the Activities Coordinator, Casey

Angela Rippon presenting award to Jewish Care’s Paula Plaskow

Jolly, were London Regional Winners of the Housing with Care Award in the Great British Care Awards and went through to be National Finalists. Judges praised their “enthusiasm and ideas, how the service users were so well supported and how important they and their wishes are.”

At the Black Women in Care Awards ceremony, Chipema Chitambala, Jewish Care’s Head of Care Services received the Outstanding Leader of the Year Award and Sandra Saintus, Registered Manager at Sidney Corob House care home for people with mental health needs, was presented with the award for Outstanding Manager of the Year.

Praising their work at the online ceremony, the judges said, “Chipema is an inspirational leader and a fantastic role model. Her creative approach balances leadership and expertise, keeping the wellbeing of staff and those she cares for at the heart of everything she does.”

Describing Sandra’s work at Jewish Care’s Sidney Corob House, judges noted that “Sandra’s passion in leading her team to support residents as well as nurture their independence and wellbeing in an open and inclusive atmosphere.”

Jewish Care’s Chief Executive, Daniel Carmel-Brown said, “We are incredibly proud of our staff and it is fantastic to see their expertise and work recognised by colleagues in the care sector. I would like to congratulate all of our award recipients for these well-deserved awards.”

Rav Shlomo Kanviesky, the younger son of Rav Chaim Kanviesky zt”l

PHOTO: LAWRENCE PURCELL

Rav Shlomo Kanviesky, the younger son of Rav Chaim Kanviesky zt”l giving a Hesped for his father in Manchester on Wednesday evening at HaChodosh. Dayan Aharon Dovid Dunner, head of Adath Yisroel London, a close friend also gave a hesped.

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Migdal Emunah was established 10 years ago, in response to a crisis demand for service provision for those in our Jewish community who have experienced sexual abuse and violence. We have continued to deliver this critical service since 2013.

Migdal Emunah was founded by Yehudis Goldsobel, who, through her own lived experiences, has developed a trauma-informed service provision which leads the way both in our community and in the wider sector. She has campaigned tirelessly to amplify the voices and experiences of Jewish victims of sexual abuse locally and nationally.

Over the past ten years, Yehudis has spearheaded the movement to tackle sexual abuse and safegaurding in a variety of forums but most notably within the UK Jewish community. Through her enthusiastic work in pushing for safeguarding reform in our community we have slowly seen progress in some communal and religious organisations adopting policies, having discussions and developing service provision with regards to sexual abuse.

As a board of Trustees we are grateful for the dedicated years Yehudis has invested in the organisation and have taken great

The Chief Rabbi has formally inducted Rabbi Yossi Hambling at Birmingham Cen- pride in having Yehudtral United Synagogue. is lead on what is sadly a

Some 140 people attended the ceremo- very divisive issue within ny including Rabbi Yossi and Rebbetzen our community. Channah’s family, communal Rabbis and With this in mind we Rebbetzens, representatives from the Office were faced with our greatof the Chief Rabbi and United Synagogue. est challenge yet in finding

During his induction address the Chief a new Chief Executive to Rabbi said, “At an induction, the commu- lead Migdal Emunah fornity is a bit nervous, they see the potential wards in our strategy and and they are hoping it will be realised. We development. In this reare past this phase now. This community cruitment process we have is celebrating what it knows it definitely had the privilege to meet has. And if you’ll excuse the pun, it must with some exceptional be quite humbling to be following in the candidates and are excited footsteps of all those eminent rabbis. But to welcome our new CEO, I have no doubt history will show you will Erica Marks. Erica will be stand out amongst the greatest.” starting with us on the 4th

Rabbi Hambling outlined the ways in Erica Marks April 2022 to work alongside Yehudis for an interim handover period. Erica brings a wealth of experience in education, health and social care and especially in the charity sector. She has worked within the Jewish and wider communities, has a strong safeguarding background, and a history of operational achievements. Erica is looking forward to expanding on the existing foundations within Migdal Emunah and being able to develop new projects for our community. We are looking forward to working together with Erica to achieve our goals of better safeguarding for children and young people and the delivery of specialist services for victims and survivors of sexual abuse.

Chief inducts Birmingham Central rabbi New CEO for Migdal Emunah

which he had begun to inspire the community, noted that he was planning further learning opportunities and spoke about his plans to increase regular social and cultural programming in the shul. “Thank you to the entire membership for letting us into your lives and allowing us to share in your joys and sorrows,” he said. “You are all great individuals who make up an incredible community, and we look forward to travelling the road ahead together with you.” Rabbi and Rebbetzen Hambling have been in the roles for seven months. He is the community’s 12th person to be appointed Rabbi. Geoffrey Clements, Chair of Birmingham Central, praised the synagogue’s selection committee and US in recruiting a Rabbinic couple during a pandemic.

Pesach lessons for year 1 children at King David Primary School. Pictured here are Georgia Simmons, Alexander Lachs, Elijah Cohen and Sophia Serene, with Matzos, Seder Plate and

Georgia, Alexander, Elijah and Sophia preparing for Pesach PHOTO: LAWRENCE PURCELL Haggadah.

CEO of Barnet visits Kisharon Library

CEO of Barnet visits the Childs Hill Library - a partnership library managed by Kisharon

Kisharon hosted Barnet Council dignitaries at Childs Hill Library.

Childs Hill provides a complete range of library services and is managed by Kisharon who have a diverse team of volunteers from all sections of the local community.

Kisharon welcomed Barnet CEO John Hooton, Assistant Commissioning & Children’s Services director Collete McCarthy and Head of Library Service Hannah Richens to the venue.

Guests witnessed how partnership libraries operate. They met Kisharon CEO Richard Franklin, library manager Neha Dhakar, volunteers and people Kisharon support.

Franklin said, “It was really valuable to spend time with some of Barnet’s most senior officers who it seems to me, share a vision of how third sector providers can best work hand in hand with local authorities and the communities we serve.”

Kisharon every week help people check in new stock, shelve returned books, create displays linked to current issues and assist borrowers in finding books.

The library boasts an outdoor space maintained by Kisharon community volunteers, local school children and people the charity supports.

Kisharon has linked with Barnet for five years and is a leading partnership library in the borough.

Rosenblatt inducted at Hadley Wood

Rabbi Rosenblatt and Chief Rabbi Mirvis

Rabbi Akiva Rosenblatt was recently inducted as Senior Rabbi of Hadley Wood Jewish Community. Rabbi Akiva and Rebbetzen Batya Rosenblatt joined the community 18 months ago. The formal induction had been delayed by the pandemic.

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, Dayan Menachem Gelley, US President Michael Goldstein, The Mayor of Enfield Sabri Ozaydin, rabbis, honorary officers and members of the community attended the induction.

Rabbi and Rebbetzen Rosenblatt thanked the community. “We are privileged to serve this vibrant, fast-growing community,” they said. Former Hadley Wood Chair, John Melchior, commented, “Despite joining during lockdown Rabbi and Rebbetzen Rosenblatt have made great strides in getting to know the community and are already proven to be a beloved and admired rabbinic couple.”

Attendees heard various speakers, including former US president Stephen Pack and rabbinic selection committee head Catherine Lenson. The community’s choir performed traditional songs including ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ for Liverpool fan Rabbi Rosenblatt.

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