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Waterman starts new BoD role The Board of Deputies has appointed Dawn Waterman to a newly created position of Director of Education and Community Engagement. The post will help shape education policy and outreach of the Board. It will also strengthen a connection with the Jewish community and British public. “I look forward to leading the Board’s work in these important areas,” she said. BoD’s Vice President Gary Mond, who chairs the Communities and Education Division, added, “Dawn has tremendous knowledge regarding Judaism and our education system.” Over six years with the Board, Dawn held Government Affairs and Education briefs, Heritage and the worked on the Board’s archive project Hidden Treasures. She previously held stakeholder engagement posts in government, in public and private sectors.
25 NOVEMBER 2021
AJEX history presentation
Dawn Waterman
Manchester King David Primary School pupils and Teachers dressed up for BBC’s Children In Need.
Flight Lieutenant Hilsenrath (centre) addressed Central Synagogue about AJEX
Year 4 children and teachers all dressed up
PHOTO: LAWRENCE PURCELL.
Central Synagogue hosted Flight Lieutenant Sam Hilsenrath from the RAF in advance of the annual AJEX march on Shabbat. Lieutenant Hilsenrath addressed an audience on the history of AJEX, commencing with the laying of the wreath at the Cenotaph in 1921, and historic Jewish contribution to the British armed forces and its current Jewish membership. He also emphasised the enthusiasm and
involvement of British Jews to the army, navy and air force in all conflicts since the Napoleonic War. “It was an excellent and thoroughly interesting address enjoyed by all, educating the audience and helping to raise the profile of AJEX,” commented a shul spokesman. A strong delegation from Central Synagogue represented the community at the AJEX march on Sunday.
Firefighters from Bury New Road, Broughton Park, holding a Menorah, with a message to the local community. “Enjoy Chanukah but be extra vigilant where you place your Menorah.’’
Janine takes up Pikuach post
Broughton Community Fire Fighters hold a Menorah
Janine Rose
PHOTO: LAWRENCE PURCELL.
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Janine Rose has been appointed Executive Director of Pikuach. Pikuach chair Jonathan Miller welcomed the appointment from a strong field of applicants which starts early 2022. Janine succeeds Jeffrey Leader in the post. “Janine stood out with her considerable experience as a lead Pikuach Inspector and in the wider world of education,” noted Miller. Janine was in the team who developed the new Pikuach Handbook and focus on Jewish Spiritual Development. Board of Deputies’ Gary Mond added, “Janine impressed with the considerable breadth of her knowledge. It will be a valuable quality for her in this new position.” Pikuach is the sole Jewish inspection service accredited by the Department for Education to undertake inspections of religious education at Jewish schools in England.
