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Waterman starts new BoD role AJEX history presentation

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.

Dawn Waterman

Manchester King David Primary School pupils and Teachers dressed up for BBC’s Children In Need.

Year 4 children and teachers all dressed up

PHOTO: LAWRENCE PURCELL. Flight Lieutenant Hilsenrath (centre) addressed Central Synagogue about AJEX

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

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.

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AJR mourn the loss of Carol Hart MBE

The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carol Hart MBE, Head of Volunteer and Community Services, following a long illness.

Carol had worked for the AJR for 20 years, managing a team of volunteer coordinators and building a cadre of over 350 volunteers. She was also a respected senior member of staff willing to take responsibility for the management of colleagues and projects.

Carol represented the AJR on the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust Advisory Group and was a member of the executive of Yom Hashoah UK that was responsible for delivering the national commemorative event. She was also a member of Belmont United Synagogue’s executive and had been a trustee of the Jewish Volunteer Network.

The majority of Carol’s lay involvement was in the field of education. She was the first female chair of governors of a United Synagogue school and for a number of years chaired the JTTP, The Jewish Teacher Training Partnership.

Carol was awarded an MBE in the 2021 New Year Honours for services to the Jewish community, specifically Holocaust refugees and survivors and members of the AJR, during the Covid-19 pandemic. Wonderfully, her family arranged for her to be presented with her richly deserved award in her final few days.

AJR chief executive Michael Newman said, “Having worked with Carol for twenty years, I can safely say that the AJR wouldn’t be the organisation we are today without her devotion to her work and our mission. She was hugely popular and greatly appreciated among the membership. On a personal level, Carol was always full of sage advice using her experience and intuition to be a positive thoughtful influence, constantly seeking new ways to improve and advance us and our activities. We are all devastated and will miss her terribly.”

JVN tweeted: “This is a blow for JVN and for the Jewish Community. For many years as a JVN Trustee, Carol kept us close to our key goals and gave us a sense of reality about volunteers and volunteer management. She was a true friend to JVN. May her memory be a blessing.”

Dr Toby Simpson, Director of The Wiener Holocaust Library, with which the AJR works closely, said: “I’m stunned and so sad to hear this news. Carol delivered fun, accessible informative training sessions to newcomer volunteers and staff at the Wiener for many years. I loved working with Carol whenever I had the chance and privilege to do so. I will miss her.”

The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust tweeted: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Carol Hart MBE. Carol was a long-standing member of our Partnership Group and we valued her expertise and devotion enormously. She will be sorely missed by us at HMDT, and by the members of the HMD Partnership Group.”

Carol Hart MBE A”H

Yom HaShoah UK tweeted: “All of us at Yom HaShoah UK are devastated at the loss of our dear friend Carol Hart MBE. A stalwart in the community and bedrock of our organising committee. She is irreplaceable and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with her family. May her memory be a blessing.”

The National Holocaust Centre and Museum tweeted: “We are deeply saddened to hear of Carol Hart’s passing. We got to know Carol through our work with her on survivor support groups and were always impressed by her dedication & commitment in this field. She was always of wise counsel. Our thoughts go out to her family and friends.”

Manchester King David Primary School year 6 pupils under the direction of their teacher Mr Yaacov Goldin, made a variety of salads for the school staff and teachers.

Yaacov Goldin

PHOTO: LAWRENCE PURCELL.

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Local councillors attend Jewish Hertfordshire seminar

Over 70 local councillors heard about issues affecting the Jewish community of Hertfordshire which has the fastest growing Jewish population in the UK.

Participants at the Jewish Hertfordshire: A Seminar for Councillors heard about antisemitism, education, health and social care, and planning, as well the community’s relationship with Israel.

Most synagogues in Hertfordshire were represented and local leaders had an opportunity to speak to councillors about communities.

Organisations including CST, UJIA, Mitzvah Day, Jewish Care, Norwood, Jami alongside local schools Clore Shalom and Immanuel College attended.

Local MP and Conservative Party Chairman Oliver Dowden MP sent a goodwill message.

“I’m very much aware of and engaged in the issues that matter to the community, from defending kosher practices and community security to tackling online hate,” he said.

Steve Reed MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, said it was important to support Hertfordshire’s diverse communities including the Jewish community.

“In recent years we’ve seen an increase in antisemitism and it’s important that we all understand what support and help the community needs to tackle the consequences of that,” he noted.

Michael Wegier, Board of Deputies, said the seminar was further evidence the Jewish community has a bright future in Hertfordshire. “The relationships between locally elected representatives and community have been deepened through this seminar,” he noted.

Claudia Mendoza, Jewish Leadership Council, added, “The seminar provided an opportunity to magnify and amplify the work of the Jewish charitable sector and to educate councillors from across Hertfordshire on the needs of the Jewish communities they serve.”

Daniel Kosky, Hertfordshire Jewish Forum said: “It is vital for councillors to understand the needs of the Jewish communities they serve. We very much hope this seminar will be the start of a close working relationship with councillors from across Hertfordshire.”

The event was organised by the Board, Hertfordshire Jewish Forum and Jewish Leadership Council.