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lenges and look forward. Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis is interview with the Jewish Weekly he considers his Chief Rabbinate to date. The 11th Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of liant idea for a Shabbat activity but the shul did not have the funds to bridge the £250 cost. for Community Excellence (CCE) has been a mainstay project since its inception in 2014. And it is set to develop further. 100% Rabbit Fur Felt – Handmade in England
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Wedding interrupted by bomb scare BY ISAAC SHERMAN Many couples look for signs they are about to marry the right person. But imagine you are both standing under the chupah in front of more than 200 guests, the Rabbi with his long black jacket and beard is just about to pronounce the Hebrew blessings of erusin and nesuin - which according to Halamarried - and just at that moment, the hotel alarm bells ring out with an immediate evacuation ordered. This is exactly what happened to Dan and Gaby last Sunday at the
Grand Hotel in Brighton due to an anonymous bomb scare threat at the nearby Brighton Centre, which was hosting the TUC conference. As a result, police made the decision to not only clear the conference building, but also the neighbouring hotels which included the Grand. Hundreds of hotel and wedding guests were ushered onto the streets which is when the bride’s wedding planners leaped into action and convinced the nearby Hilton Metropole to create a new wedding venue in their main ballroom, which was not being used.
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The Hilton even provided a large sheet to use as a canopy or chupah which was held high by four of the groom’s friends while a second attempt was made by Rabbi Anthony Gilbert of the Etz Chaim Synagogue in Leeds, to say the blessings and marry the couple, which this time was successful. As the couple were escorted from their new chupah, the band Hotel without their instruments, began to sing and some band members improvised with glasses and cocktail shakers while guests clapped and danced.
During this time, Dan Rosehill, aged 31 and his new wife Gaby, aged 29 had a visit from the police. A close friend of the bride said “Gaby has never been questioned by the police before. They asked all sorts of questions including if either had a former partner that may have been jealous and made the prank call.” According to the friend who did not wished to be named, “Gaby said, brides always remember their wedding days, but this one
many years to come.” the wedding guests to return to the Grand Hotel as it was clear the bomb threat was a hoax. The close family friend said, “Because the catering and kosher til 10pm and it was now after 9pm, there was only time to have dessert.” She added, “the band picked up their real instruments and the party began.”
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run Shabbat and Yom Tov services alongside activities, the Chief Rabbi said it brought an “injection of yiddishkeit” to Shabbat. Describing the Rebbetzen programme, which has staged leadership skills seminars and trips to Gibraltar and Rome, as an “amazing success”, he was similarly proud of a third regional leaders conference Chief Rabbi Mirvis joins HRH Prince Charles for ‘Step up to Serve’ and #iwill social action campaign
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 joint Shabbaton held by Solihull, in Bosworth that was particularly noteworthy three years ago. “Shabbatons are not new but before CCE residential ones were out of reach for the vast majority of communities because of the cost of facilities,” he explained. “When I heard community Rabbis had come together, who by themselves would not have enough people to populate a hotel, not only did we support them in terms of inspiration, ideas and funding, but Valerie and I went, celebrated with the communities and it was amazing. “There was such excitement about Shabbat, Yiddishkeit and the capacity of a community to raise the bar, to punch above its weight. “The event is symbolic of everything that has happened. These activities have given greatdence to achieve. We have seen a transformation of the landscape of communities.” Chief Rabbi Mirvis also praised regional events that are now the norm. “Regional communities have come up with ideas we never thought of such as spending a Jewish day in London,” he explained. “We think of spending a Jewish day in Paris or Amsterdam but never realised London could become a mecca for provincial Jews. Participants leave early on a Sunday and get back late at night. They have a kosher meal, visit a Jewish museum or area of Jewish interest, we provide an educator and they do some shopping in Golders Green. “It’s a most incredible Jewish day, so simple yet so powerful, and has been repeated time and again with our assistance and input.” As for Shabbat UK, like CCE, it has been a revelation since kicking The Chief Rabbi has been a guest in Leeds and Manchester the past two years, but can the initiative
move to another level? Chief Rabbi Mirvis is in no doubt that it can. “Shabbat UK would not have been the success it has been without CCE because the two have gone hand in hand,” he explained. “We have been calling on communities to do something unprecedented and they have produced it, but CCE input is crucial in providing ideas, information and funding to allow communities to perform so spectacularly. “In simple terms it’s about people attending communal meals, activities, a Havdalah concert, challah bakes and so on. But there is a separate level, engagement with Shabbat so people become more spiritually motivated. Its not just about attending an event, it’s feeling your Jewish roots, being proud of our Torah tradition.” He added, “Shabbat UK has an amazingly powerful message that
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Torah values are cool. When we talk about a digital detox day, you could not have anything more relbat UK has made a great impact on British society in appreciating genuine values within challenging times. “Each year we go up a notch and this year it will be a few notches. We have extra special activities that we will be announcing soon. “The majority of Jews have engaged with Shabbat UK and that is quite a statement. “A recently published Jewish of Jews (census related) are not shul members so to have the manumber. “Shabbat UK reaches out to
people, encourages and is appealing. It sells itself because our Jewish souls appreciate what Shabbat is for us.” Whilst Shabbat UK has been an undoubted success, Chief Rabbi Mirvis also noted that Shabbat-related activities had increased as a result, on an unprecedented scale. “We have made it clear, if Shabbat UK was only about one Shabit’s primarily about the follow up,” he explained. “Mill Hill is an outstanding example because directly as a result of Shabbat UK they have a Friday night monthly event for the community. Then there is Newcastle who had a mini-Shabbat UK. They bers from the community of Gateshead made the long walk over the river to join them and they had an amazing Shabbat. “Stanmore organised a Havdala Jam that attracted a huge variety of people and kids in Allerton, Liverpool launched an inter-generational programme after Shabbat over the winter months that was packed. “These are some of the many different activities around the country Shabbat UK inspires.” Chief Rabbi Mirvis turned his thoughts to CCE’s twinning programme. “Twinning works brilliantly, its so simple yet powerful,” he enthused. “When Pinner and Norwich spent a Shabbat together there was great community cohesion for a Jewish-centred experience in a have now done three joint events, Birmingham Central and Cheltenham have got together, and the trend continues. “We are inundated with applications from communities for programmes. “Ideas are passed around when they are successful. We send out ideas, booklets and best practice, this has worked for a community so why not try it?” As for the CCE inspired Etz
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“Community leaders share dilemmas, challenges and successes,” the Chief Rabbi said. “It has worked brilliantly, leaders a very productive way.” Regarding the visiting rabbi initiative, he commented, “It’s impossible for every community in the country to have a Rabbi because there are tiny pockets of Jews but every such group should have a person to turn to, someone to contact for pastoral purposes. “Every Jewish soul is precious whether they are in Golders Green or somewhere in the regions, so this is project is making an impact.” Summing up the overall programme, Chief Rabbi Mirvis is hugely optimistic. “I believe in the strength of our communities,” he enthused. “I’ve seen wonderful commitment and the best thing about CCE is we don’t have a lot of convincing. “We give ideas, show it can be done, people go for it and the rewards have been enormous. “We have been able to provide the cream of Jewish leadership from around the world to be accessible to communities and it’s makHe added, “CCE is a hub, the go to place for communities and people to tell us about a great ideas. We connect people all the time, it has created an amazing collegiality
amongst the Rabbinate, Rebbetzens and lay leadership of communities around the country. “Our job is to point them in the power and give them the strength to do what they want to do. “It is not just a question of paying expenses for a speaker, it’s a matter of professionalising the process. Ideas have to be clear and feedback is a fundamental process. “We need to know what people think, was it worthwhile, what do they want to see happening in a Shul. It helps us see the impact on Shul. It also helps the Rabbi and lay leadership so they know they are doing the right thing for members. is about communities, Judaism, inspiring people and providing added quality to lives. That is the tone of our entire Chief Rabbinate, it is an indivisible part of everything that we are doing. “We are here to provide services for everybody by creating a warm, friendly, inclusive community environment. “A smile, a welcoming spirit, a statement that Shul is a home away from home where everyone can feel comfortable regardless of their religiosity.” In terms of challenges that Jewish communities face, Chief Rabbi Mirvis believes in trying to accentuate the positives. Take the topic of ‘shrinking communities’ in parts of the country. “Demographic trends are a worldwide phenomena, its not just here in the UK,” he explained. communities in the regions where by and large it’s about managing decline. The task is how best to cater for a community which is a shadow of what it used to be. How as opposed to talking ourselves
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14 SEPTEMBER 2017 down? “What I tell communities when I see them is how vibrant they are, its amazing. “Take Leeds, the city that I see today is spectacular. They have three active communities, a full infrastructure of organisations, education, welfare, something every community can be exceptionally proud of. But the mood in Leeds is quite sad, because they are a third of what they used to be, but my message is appreciate what you “The same applies around the country, I’ve been enormously inspired what some tiny communities are doing. Look at Jersey, every Shabbat there is a wonderful community spirit.” Then there is the thorny topic of ‘declining Shabbat morning congregations’ depending on where you are in the country. “Whatever numbers you have, people want to be involved,” Chief Rabbi Mirvis said. “In large communities there are individuals with enormous talent that are unknown to the community because we don’t tap into their ability, whereas in tiny communities everyone counts and I’ve seen incredible people who achieve a huge amount.” He added, “There are many Shabbat programmes where people are engaged outside the conventional Shabbat morning. “In my installation address, I hoped to see a transformation of houses of prayer into powerhouses of Jewish religious, social, educational and cultural excellence. That does not have to be in a Shul building. A community can excel in people’s homes, schools or Shul hall. “The Shul building itself will always be a nucleus of activities but it needs to be far beyond a house of prayer and we a r e seeing many
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cent of Jewish children attending Jewish schools at the beginning of the 1990s, the time to express ones Jewishness was on Shabbat. Today just under 70 per cent Jewish children attend Jewish schools, which means they are in an immersive Jewish environment throughout the week. “Unfortunately in some areas this means parents do not make a special their children a Jewish experience over Shabbat
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and that is a great pity. “We are seeing an irony of far stronger Jewish education not being matched by higher levels of attendance by children in our Shuls. “We speak about Shul, school, youth movements and cultural centres, and they are all crucially important, but nothing is more important than the Jewish home. When you have a strong, powerful home environment that is more important “Where you have a committed home complemented by wonderful Shul services and activities, great education in schools and youth movements, that is the ultimate recipe for success. But if things are not strong Jewish wise in Jewish us.” Shul participation is clearly a growing issue and to develop the next generations understanding and involvement, steps are afoot to enhance the Bnai Mitzvah programme. “In addition to our barmitzvah boys knowing how to read a parshah and sing the haftorah they should also be familiar with davening,” the Chief Rabbi explained. “What we have over all
the years succeeded in doing is to get our boys to master one portion, and probably they will forget it in the course of time so on average they have invested 15 months in something they aren’t going to be using. What I’d prefer is that in addition to Torah reading and Haftorah, that our boys should learn how to lead a service. “Our Bnai Mitzvah programme has started but will be formalised, although it won’t be imposed on communities because it depends on a boy and his attitude, but its equally important for girls. “We want boys and girls of today to be familiar enough with our services whereby for the rest of their lives they can walk into any Shul in the world, hear where the Chazan is at, open a siddur and join in the service.” Away from Shul matters, intermension to the Chief Rabbinate though there are issues. “We have a very warm and healthy relationship with key faith leaders but sometimes don’t see down towards grass routes level, which is something I discussed with Pope Francis when I was at the Vatican,” Chief Rabbi Mirvis said. “I raised with him the frustration we have that Nostra aetate (the Church’s relations with Judaism), which we recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of, was such a Judaism and Christianity, however in the vast majority of Catholic churches around the world they had not heard about it. “Though Church dogma has changed, attitudes towards the Jews is taking a long time, but we also need to change some of our attitudes.” but the Chief Rabbi is a leading player to educate. Together with the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, they
Chief Rabbi Mirvis with the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan and Vincent Cardinal Nichols
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staged a daylong seminar at Lambeth Palace for 70 rabbis, bishops and priests last November. A rabbi and corresponding eas attended the event. “We discussed key issues that confront our faiths, those on which we see eye to eye and those in ences,” said the Chief Rabbi. “The best part was the follow up, there have been so many activities of an interfaith nature within communities around the country thanks to this initiative.” Chief Rabbi Mirvis is working ish communities around the UK and Commonwealth, so how does he gauge success? but overall, to its about what degree have we strengthened Jewish identity?” he explained but for me, it means connecting with ones Jewish roots, pride in ones Judaism, ones Judaism being central to what one is not just living with but what one is living for, rooted in Jewish faith towards guaranteeing that our spiritual identity will be preserved for generations to come. “Our history teaches us that the feeling of being Jewish can exist in one generation but there is no guarantee that it can be passed on to subsequent generations. “The only way for us to guarantee the continuity of Judaism as a faith is through faith. “I’m in a privileged position in change things for the better. “We are doing things because it is of value and it brings us a huge amount of satisfaction to see that we are reshaping the way our communities are operating and there is a transformation of the landscape.”
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Balfour, Bias and Boycotts at Westminster BY JAMES MARLOW As members of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) entered the Boothroyd Committee Room at Westminster this week, a list of names lined up to share their views on a range of issues including the Balfour declaration, the Boycott movement and anti-Semitism. Flying in from various cities in the USA, South America and Europe, the Executive Board took up their seats around the large table shaped in a horse shoe and Jonathan Arkush of the Board of Deputies welcomed the guests. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Jews is co-chaired by Ilford North Labour MP, Wes Streeting, who received warm congratulations from Mr. Arkush, for his support and increased majority in last June’s general election, which rose from approximately 200 votes to just under 10,000. The Labour MP made it clear that he opposed the Boycott Sanctions and Divestment (BDS) movement in its entirely and stressed how it was counter-productive. But just a week earlier at the Jewish Labour Movement conference, in true “politician” language, Streeting slated Israel in front of a large audience at the JW3 centre. The MP went on a rampage against the Israeli elected government, the “occupation,” “illegal settlements” and “human rights” and stated that although he would not support the BDS, he gave the
reason, “Because it would play into the hands of Netanyahu and the Likud.” Yet the Israeli Labour Party and Centralist Kadima Faction offered the Palestinians a state, but it was repeatedly refused. Conservative MP, Oliver Dowden is also Co-Chair of the All-Party Group and was scheduled to speak after Wes Streeting, but was called away to help prepare for the urgent government vote in the house on the transfer of EU laws to Britain. MP Streeting quickly took the opportunity to make a comment about the Conservative party losing their majority in the House and therefore having to sometimes suddenly be called to the House. But his excellency, Ambassador of Israel to the Court of St. James, Mark Regev, was happy to step in slightly earlier than expected and give another polished performance to the audience. His subject was the Balfour Israeli Prime Minister will be in London for that historic day on 2 November to celebrate the centenary of that famous letter written in 1917. The Ambassador further said that he hoped Britain would say that she is proud to have played its part in helping the Jewish people return to their ancient homeland. But that maybe pushing it just a bit as the government is struggling for a majority, may wish to play it safe Mark Regev was then happy to
give way to the right honourable Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, who had just walked into the room. Sajid Javid MP is a true friend to the Jewish people and a great long-time supporter of Israel. He stressed how the Jewish community had made such a large contribution to Britain but pointed out that anti-Semitism is growing and in a private meeting, revealed how he receives so much hate mail. The Minister also told the WJC audience “those killers of Israeli children are not condemned, without attacking Israel in some way.” Mr. Javid also referred to the new Holocaust Centre being built not far from where the committee room is based, “which will become a strong form of education to all school children.” Sajid closed his talk by saying that people often ask him how is it that he is so pro-Jewish? He answered by relating a story that his father had told him when he was a young boy. In it he added that “The Jewish people had been the most persecuted people in history.” He then thanked his father for instilling in him the knowledge and understanding that he has for the Jewish community today. Finally, the right honorable Yvette Cooper MP, who is Chair arrived and Mark Regev who had been asked to say a few more words up to that point, gave way to Ms. Cooper when she walked into
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the room. Jonathan Arkush once again gave her a warm welcome as he had done to the previous speakers and made a reference to her party. “We have not given up on the Labour Party and with friends like Yvette, we can The former front bench Labour minister explained how she was so happy to see interfaith gatherings and meetings between communities and gave the example of how the CST is working together with the Muslim organisation, Tell Mama, which exposes what is termed as Islamophobia. As part of the WJC visit to London, hosted by the Board of Deputies, around 20 young and possible future leaders from the Jewish Diplomatic Corps were taken to the
of Germany and Serbia. The key message was that it was now time to for countries to stop the astonishing levels of bias against Israel at the United Nations (UN). principles on the issue, outlined by the UK’s Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council last March where he said that the UK was “putting the Human Rights Council on notice” about bias. Matthew Rycroft made it clear that the the UK would vote against all resolutions condemning Israel if things did not change.
Delicious Israeli desserts and another blow to the boycott movement BY ISAAC SHERMAN Members of the Palestinian Solidarity Committee and the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement (BDS), again gave in to temptation this week whilst they were shouting anti-Israel slogans outside the Tel Aviv in London event. The special festival known as TLV in LON featured musical acts, a Tel Aviv food market and many other engaging events which took place at multiple sites across London this past week. But as expected demonstrators tried to disrupt the event calling for the destruction of Israel. That is until the famous Israeli celebrity chef,
Sh’aul Ben Aderet appeared with trays of free delicious deserts. Behind him were assistant chefs also with trays and a selection of more deserts. fused the food saying they were from the “Israeli fascist state,” until Chef Ben Aderet said in a calm voice but heavy Israel accent, “Come on, have some desert” and “Let’s leave the politics out of it and enjoy the desert.” Many were seen on a video which was posted on social media, coming forward and saying such things as, “What Israel does to the Palestinians is criminal, but we will try your desert,” and “Can I take another one for my friend.”
The story is the same worldwide – many of the demonstrators call for Israel’s destruction but are happy to use Israeli made phones, computers, software and apps. The TLV in LON event was billed as celebrating and showcasing the diverse culture of the vibrant Tel Aviv and was an opportunity to revel in the city’s rich cultural landscape, encompassing gastronomy, music, nightlife, arts and style. The idea for the festival came from British Jewish philanthropist Marc Worth, the Israeli Embassy in London and the Strategic Affairs Ministry in Israel which is headed by Gilad Erdan. Knesset Member Erdan said
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Jewish family in France beaten and kidnapped BY JAMES MARLOW
because “they were Jewish.”
Once again, another shocking case of violence was reported on a French family in a suburb of Paris
the family home and told the three well-known family community members, “You are Jews, you have
money.” They were brutally beaten and even taken from their home to bank cash machines. The assailants stole jewellery, cash and credit cards while the
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victims were told “We take money from the Jews to give to the poor.” The incident is being investigated as a hate crime by French authorities with a possible charge of “extortion.” The National Bureau for Vigilance Against Antisemitism (BNCVA) condemned the attack, calling it “manifestly anti-Semitic” and “premeditated,” while the R ep re s e nt at i ve Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) denounced the attack as “very violent.” Francis Kalifat who is President of CRIF said that the “Odious attack is proof that
Jews in France are particularly threatened in the streets and, even more disturbingly, in their homes.” He called upon the French authorities to be more vigilant to this new aggression after the murder of 65-year-old, Sarah Halimi earlier this year. Mrs Halimi was a Parisian Jew and was murdered by her neighbour, Kada Traore, a Muslim native of Mali. Following the attack, Traore pleaded insanity and was hospitalized. He remains in an institution where prosecutors are awaiting a clinical decision as to whether his insanity claims are legitimate. As such, he has not been charged. The incident was not investigated as a hate crime. Anti-Semitic attacks dropped in France by 61% in 2016 after the attack on a kosher supermarket. The gunman shot and killed four people in the Parisian suburb of Vincennes in January 2015. However, there were similar attacks later in 2015 when Jewish men were stabbed in the southern city of Marseille by individuals ISIS and in August 2016 a Jewish man was stabbed in the eastern city of Strasbourg.
Israel supporters attacked at Zoabi event BY MELANIE SINCLAIRE Violence erupted at yet another Palestinian Solidarity Campaign meeting last weekend when pro-Israel supporters were frustrated the radical speaker, Haneen Zoabi would not take questions from the
the Jewish state and asked because Israel “shoots 12-year olds and then you [Israel] talk about terrorists – who is the terrorist?” Without pausing or taking a breath, Haneen Zoabi showed she
spurt out what can only be described as hateful incitement. In a muddled speech without any real direction or thought process, the Israeli member of Knesset told her audience of Israel is a “racist” and “fascist” state with “racist laws and fascist laws.” MK Zoabi who is well known in Israel for her radical hateful speeches Haneen Zoabi in the Knesset said that Israel is “afraid” of allowing peo- was in a hurry to express as much ple to visit “our homeland” and propaganda, most of it pure nondescribed the Jewish state as the sense, as possible, before moving “criminal.” on to the Shoah. She then attacked Britain be“The Zionist Lobby” and later cause of agreements forged with she said “Israel” manipulates the
Holocaust. “I can represent the victims of the Holocaust, not Israel - it’s me, the Palestinian who stand loyal to the lessons of the Holocaust,” which received applause. However, it was not clear why the pro-Palestinian audience was clapping at that point until Zoabi said “The lesson from the Holocaust is don’t kill, but Israel kills a Palestinian every 3.6 days.” She then moved on to the wellknown words, “the occupation,” “oppression,” “crimes against humanity,” “war crimes,” “the criminal Zionist lobby,” and “how can a Jewish state be a democratic state,” and after around 25 minutes, Zoabi compared Israel to Germany in the thirties. At that point the three pro-Israel supporters present shouted, “Shame on you,” which is when
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three pro-Palestinian supporters ran towards them, one threatening if you don’t stay quiet, I will “physically throw you out.” Mandy Blumenthal along with her brother Allen were present and asked why were they not allowed to ask questions? Palestinian activist Sarah Wilkinson from the West Midlands and well known on social media for her own incitement against Jewish people living in Israel, grabbed Ms Blumenthal’s smart phone as she was recording the proceedings and ran with it to the other side of the room which was captured by a pro-Palestinian supporter who was videoing the action. Mandy was seen running after her at which point the two were on the ground wrestling as her brother Allen tried to help. Allen was then grabbed by several of the crowd, but he held his arms high in the air as if to say he was not a threat. Mandy emerged bruises and after some other exchanges, Mandy, her brother and another man were ejected. Speaking to The Jewish Weekly, Ms Blumenthal from North West
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Couple who punched Jewish wedding guests walk free with £40 compensation to victims BY ISAAC SHERMAN A major new study of antisemitism in Great Britain, employing statistical analysis of the largest dataset ever gathered on the topic, is being launched today by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research. Supported by the Community Security Trust, the report, entitled Antisemitism in contemporary Great Britain: A study of attitudes towards Jews and Israel, provides a meticulously-researched and detailed assessment of the population’s opinions about Jews and Israel, and addresses the question of the relationship between antisemitism and anti-Israelism using time. It also investigates the opinions of several key subgroups in the population, including those on the left and right of the political spectrum, and those identifying as Christian or Muslim. Authored by JPR Senior Research Fellow, Dr Daniel Staetsky, the report presents multiple measures of antisemitism, and argues that antisemitism, like all atti-
between ‘counting antisemites’ (i.e. the proportion of the population that can meaningfully be regarded as consistently hostile towards Jews), and ‘measuring antisemitism’ (i.e. the extent to which prejudicial ideas about Jews permeate society). It demonstrates that while the proportion of people in the population who are hard-core antisemites is small, antisemitic canards and ideas can be found in a much wider section to shed new and important light on why antisemitic discourse can often seem far more prevalent than conscious or deliberate antipathy to Jews per se (see page 3 below).
towards Israel, the study created the possibility of determining whether they correlate with one clear link between antisemitic and anti-Israel attitudes, demonstrating empirically that the stronger the level of anti-Israel feeling, the more likely it is to be accompanied by antisemitic attitudes. Yet anti-Israel attitudes do not always coexist, and that it is entirely possible to express strong anti-Israel views without simultaneously harbouring antisemitic ones. Investigating the opinions of key religious and political subChristians, irrespective of the denomination or religious behaviour investigated, show levels of antisemitism and anti-Israelism that are indistinguishable from the levels found across the population of Great Britain in general. However, others groups stand out. Levels of antisemitism are higher than average among those on thefar-right of the political spectrum and among the Muslim population, and levels of anti-Israelism are higher than average across the left-wing of the political spectrum and again, among the Muslim population. Yet, owing to the relatively small size of these religious and political subgroups, most antisemitic sentiment, whether measured at very low levels of intensity or at high levels, is to be found elsewhere. The full executive summary to the report can be found online at www.cst.org.uk. JPR Executive Director, Dr Jonathan Boyd says: “Antisemitism needs to be researched and analysed soberly and objectively, with proper rigour and empiricism. It’s a highly emotive topic, and in the midst of all the anxiety that exists about it within parts of the Jewish community,
we need serious assessments of what is going on. This report is far but it establishes multiple benchmarks against which to measure antisemitism going forward, in order to help demonstrate whether antisemitism is becoming a more serious problem over time or not, and to help policy makers to make sound judgements based on robust Report author and JPR Senior Research Fellow, Dr Daniel Staetsky, comments: “This report has been written on the back of a large survey of attitudes towards Jews and Israel in Great Britain. The strength of analysis owes a great deal to the size of the dataset and the detail that it provides, but also, importantly, to our determination to let cerns about antisemitism, held by Jews and non-Jews, inform the line of inquiry. Such concerns stand at the heart of Jewish communal and national political debates about antisemitism, and the quality of these debates and any emerging policy ideas should be substantially enhanced by our harnessing of a dataset containing CST Chief Executive, David Delew says: “CST is proud to have played a key role in helping to bring about the largest and most detailed survey of British antisemitism to date. We did this in order to better understand, discuss and tackle antisemitism in society as a whole,
BY JEREMY SCHOLNICK Couple who punched Jewish wedding guests walk free with £40 compensation to victims A couple who viciously attacked Jewish wedding guests, punching them and whipping them with a dog leash whilst shouting anti-Semitic abuse, have walked free. Thames Magistrates’ Court handed Ineta Winiarski and Kasimiersz Winiarski a suspended 12-week prison sentence, allowing them to walk free paying a mere £40 to each of their victims. The court had heard how Ineta Winiarski, aged 33, and Kasimiersz Winiarski, aged 62, a Polish couple living in Hackney, “terKehal Yetev Lev Synagogue near Clapton Common in London on 3rd July. Magistrate Caroline Dillon was told by prosecutor Demi Ugurtay how Mr Winiarski walked over to a driver, David Tangy, who was waiting to transfer the guests from the synagogue, and slammed his car door. He then shoved Mr Tangy, whilst Ms Winiarski approached with the couple’s dog and whipped a guest, Ben Herbst, with the dog’s leash. Ben Herbst’s father, Israel Herbst rushed to protect his son from the attack and was hit by Ms Winiarski in the shoulder. Ms Winiarski shouted anti-Semitic abuse throughout the incident, and reportedly telling the Jewish wedding guests in broken English: “Dog stay here England,
Stamford Hill Shomrim, the Jewish neighbourhood watch patrol was called and followed the assailants to Clapton Common where they were arrested on suspicion of common assault and racially aggravated public order Ms Winiarski pleaded guilty to three counts of racially aggravated assault. She was handed a 12week prison sentence, suspended for a year, in respect of each offence, as well as being ordered to participate in a rehabilitation programme lasting no longer than 20 days. She was also ordered to pay £40 to each of her three victims, as well as £230 in victim surcharges to fund victims’ services, and £85 in costs to the Crown Prosecution Service. Mr Winiarski pleaded guilty to two counts of common assault. He too was handed a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for a year, in being ordered to participate in a rehabilitation programme lasting no longer than 20 days. He was also ordered to pay £40 to each of his two victims, as well as £115 in victim surcharges to fund victims’ services, and £85 in costs to the Crown Prosecution Service. The Campaign Against Anti-Semitism commended Stamford Hill Shomrim for their fast response which ensured that the suspects could be arrested and prosecuted.
key political and religious groupings that are analysed in the surdata and nuance in this study will tively with partners inside and outside the Jewish community to
that most of the population of Great Britain has a favourable opinion of Jews, and does not entertain any antisemitic ideas previous research demonstrating that levels of antisemitism in the country are among the lowest in the world. By measuring the population’s attitudes both towards Jews and
Ineta and Kasimiersz Winiarski, who were allowed to walk free after punching and whipping Jewish wedding guests, photographed immediately after the attack. PHOTO CREDIT: STAMFORD HILL SHORIM
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Dozens dead after monster storm hit
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More than 6.5 million Florida residents were without power as extensive damage was reported in many parts of the sunshine state. Southern Florida is home to the third-largest Jewish community in the United States, with over 540,000 Jews residing there while some 650,000 Jews live in the State itself. But ahead of the storm, many had left town as south Florida became a virtual ghost town. Drone footage of the city’s downtown area and Miami Beach showed empty streets and beaches. In total, nearly 7 million people were ordered to evacuate and local residents who refused to leave their homes would “be on their own” in what was described by the National Hurricane Centre as a “life-threatening situation.”
toll jumped to at least 60 after Cuba said 16 people had been killed over the weekend. On the Caribbean Island of St Maarten, Chabad Shaliach Rabbi Moshe Chanowitz told Yeshiva World News that his Chabad House was destroyed. The Rabbi, his wife 8, remained on the island during to others. But they themselves were saved from the storm by hiding in the Mikva room and now have no place to stay. There is no running water, no power and no fuel. The Chabad House had been running on a small generator, but the gas supply was dwindling. The hurricane caused catastrophic damage to St. Maarten which is jointly administered by France and the Netherlands.
Rabbi Mendel Zarchi and his wife Rachel, co-directors of Chabad Lubavitch of Puerto Rico and who oversee Chabad in the Caribbean, put together a team and Meanwhile the U.S. Army sent aircraft to the Island to rescue approximately 1,200 American citizens at the U.S. State Department’s request. Approximately 5,000 American citizens were believed to be trapped on the Island including some in urgent need of medical assistance. Rabbi Chanowitz also managed to secure seats for his family on Hurricaine Irma proved to be devastating PHOTO CREDIT: YESHIVAWORLDNEWS York. The Chabad Shaliach of the Is- a boat with his family for the 50- be dire, with reports of widespread land of St. Thomas, which also suf- mile trip to Puerto Rico. The situa- looting. fered tremendous damage, boarded tion in St. Thomas was reported to
could be days before rescue teams of the damage expected by the storm and until it was safe for teams Governor Rick Scott said the the state’s southern coast, had suffered a substantial amount of damage. “It’s horrible what we saw,” land chain with the Coast Guard. He said the water, electricity and sewage systems in the Keys were all non-operational and that trailer parks had been “overturned.” The recovery phase is now underway which according to the Governor will take some time. The storm downed power lines, felled trees and left debris and vehicles strewn across the streets. But concrete homes appeared to have withstood the gusts. The catastrophic monster storm roared ashore as a powerful Category 4 hurricane when it hit the Keys on Sunday, ripping boats from their The storm was so large, it had previously devastated a string of Caribbean islands. But its interaction with land in the Caribbean weakened it and by the time it had arrived at the base of Florida, Irma had been downgraded to a Category 4 with maximum sustained winds of 130 miles per hour. A few hours later, it was downgraded to a Category 3 storm. Its landfall in Cuba made history, to strike that island nation since 1924. But while Florida may have escaped the worst, the overall death
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BOD Annual Dinner with the pomp and ceremony BY JAMES MARLOW The Conservative Party Leader in Scotland was this year’s special honoured guest at the annual Board of Deputies Presidents dinner on Monday night as Ruth Davidson, an articulate communicator, gave a diplomatic but polished performance. Faith, the Europe Union, anti-Semitism and Israel were just some of the topics discussed on stage as the BBC’s James Harding questioned the respected Scottish politician in front of an audience course was served. Guests included the Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder, UK Ambassador to Israel David Quarrey, French Ambassador to the UK Jean Pierre, Sir Eric Pickles, Baroness Ruth Deech and several other peers and MPs. On Brexit, the Conservative leader said “Let’s not re-run the referendum,” but made it clear if there was a second vote, she would again vote to remain. The statement received some applause, but the large dining room at the Lancaster
London Hotel in Bayswater was clearly split on whether being in the European Union was a good idea or not. However, when the topic of whether Scotland should vote again to leave the United Kingdom, Ms Davidson who was clearly against breaking away said, “We are unlikely to see a Scottish referendum in the next few years.” It was because her conservative party had performed better than expected in the Scottish parliament, which caused the Scottish National Party (SNP) to lose their majority. In addition, the SNP lost many of their Westminster seats to the conservatives in the general election. When Ruth Davidson was asked about anti-Semitism she told the Board of Deputies audience how she was proud that Scottish politicians had collaborated to confront antisemitism. “There are less than 6000 Jews in Scotland and it is very concentrated.” But did admit that some incidents had occurred which she described as “terrible things.” Ms Davidson was referring to swastikas being daubed on the side of a synagogue and people giving Nazi salutes as
some members of the community, including a Rabbi were walking to shul. The powerful Scottish BDS movement and Celtic football club at some of their games was not brought up but the conservative leader stressed on several occasions, “One of the things I’m proud of in Scotland is that there is actually political leadership against this.” It was not clear what that meant as no examples were cited. On the Balfour Declaration and the famous letter written on 2 November, 1917, Ruth paid tribute to Lord Arthur Balfour, who she described as “another great Scottish Conservative,” and the easy-going conversation moved on to Israel. “I am proud of the links between Israel and Scotland,” and added “I’ve welcomed to my own constituency the Shalom International Festival, which as well as celebrating Judaism, also invites performers over from Israel to make sure that the cultural exchange is there”, Ms Davidson said. The incident of Israeli artists being barred from performing at the popular Scottish music
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festival last year did not come up in conversation. “We’ve seen a 60 per cent rise in trade between Scotland and Israel in the last 10 years,” she said. “It’s now about £120 million a year – and these are the sorts of things we want to build on.” However, when it came to her views on the Israel, Palestinian issue, Ruth Davidson said “I have a trench position - not on one side or the other,” which probably played well with the audience as part of it appeared to be on the left, part on the right and part in the “don’t know” camp. Besides, she said, “The Scottish parliament doesn’t of a cop-out because SNP politicians are constantly criticising and condemning Israel. The Scottish Conservative Party leader was clearly well prepared for the 25-minute interview with clear rehearsed positions, just like most politicians. But Ruth Davidson is an engaging speaker with personality and presence. In the summer, she was tipped to become the next Conservative Party leader of Britain, but perhaps Ruth Davidson would feel that is
a little out of her ambition and appears to be quite content to build on her success in Scotland. The Board of Deputies President, Jonathan Arkush paid tribute to the dinner guests and community members. “Without you there, there would be no Board of Deputies” and added “We would not be able to serve our community, our community’s future, which is also your future.” The organisation was established in London in 1760, when seven Deputies were appointed by several senior members Spanish and Portuguese congregation to form a standing committee and pay respect to George III on his accession to the throne. Today, many ask what exactly is the role of the Board of Deputies now there are so many Jewish organisations representing British Jewry and liaising in one form or tary committees, government ministries various security services and other powerful decision makers? A spokesperson said, “We do a great deal of work behind the scenes which many people are unaware of.”
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Words are no longer enough Verbal abuse BY JW REPORTER
Chelsea Football Club face disciplinary action from the Football Association after a section of their fans chanted anti-Semitic songs at Wembley Stadium last month during a Premiership league match against Tottenham Hotspur. This latest incident of racism took place when Chelsea supporters travelled to Tottenham’s temporary home ground at Wembley on 20 August and their new player Alvaro Morata, scored a goal. In celebration, Chelsea fans sang anti-Semitic chants. Chelsea who ended up winning the game by 2 goals to 1 have a long history of singing and chanting racist and anti-Semitic songs, but rarely have fans been punished. In a statement, Chelsea wrote that “The club and the players appreciate the fans
passionate support away from home, but the language in that song is not acceptable at all. We spoke to Alvaro after the game and he does not want to be connected with that song in any way. Both the club and the player request the supporters stop singing that However, Chairman of the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism, Gideon Falter, said of the club that statements were no longer enough. “Whilst we welcome the club’s swift condemnation of this repulsive singing, Chelsea must now either identify and punish the fans who participated, or the club itself should face strict penalties from the Football Association to send a clear message to its fans.” The word “Yid” is used in the Yiddish language and regularly heard within the Chareidi communities
however, it has been used as a derogatory term for decades by groups of individuals and gangs and is now recognised as an anti-Semitic repulsive term. The player Alvaro Morata later tweeted, “Since I arrived, I have been able to feel your support every day, you are amazing and I’d like to ask you to please respect everyone.”
Wembly Stadium, where the anti-Semitic chants took place.
BY MELANIE SINCLAIRE A pub landlady from Ipswich was forced to call the police after a local man named as Richard Gary Reed was screaming anti-Semitic language at a Jewish man who had walked into the drinking establishment in the town with his kippa on 5 August. The landlady and other witwhen they arrived that Reed’s language included “I’m going to kill you Jews, I know where you are,” whilst at the same time making gun gestures. Reed who was with friends,
was immediately arrested and later charged with religiously-aggravated harassment. He pleaded guilty at Ipswich Magistrates’ Court and was court costs which totalled £85. In addition, the victim who received a surcharge of £30 and compensation of £100. The incident was reported to CST who provided support to the victim. The man who insisted on remaining anonymous was driving in the countryside and stopped to use the rest room and a drink, but was unprepared for the abuse and threats.
Ruth Davidson proud of how Scottish politicians confront anti-Semitism BY JAMES MARLOW Scottish Conservative Leader Ruth Davidson last night spoke at the Board of Deputies President’s Dinner of her pride in the way that Scottish politicians had collaborated to confront antisemitism. Ruth, in conversation with the BBC’s James Harding in front of an audience of more than 550 guests, including Home Secretary Amber Rudd, said: “In Scotland we have seen an issue, particularly with some of the Jewish community. We’ve seen some terrible things daubed on the side of a temple, we’ve seen a senior rabbi faced with people who were giving Nazi salutes as he went to a place of worship. “One of the things I’m proud of in Scotland is that there is actually political leadership against this.” On the centenary of the Balfour Declaration, Ruth also paid tribute to Lord Arthur Balfour, who she described as “another great Scottish Conservative”. She added that she was proud of the links between Israel and Scotland. ““I’ve welcomed to my own constituency the Shalom International Festival, which as well as celebrating Judaism, also invites performers over from Israel to make sure that the cultural exchange is there”, Ms Davidson said. “We’ve seen a 60 per cent rise in trade between Scotland and Israel in the last 10 years – it’s now about £120 million a year – and these are the sorts of things we want to build on. She also commented on the Brexit process saying that, “were there to be another referendum I’d vote to remain again”.
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Board of Deputies President Jonathan Arkush paid tribute to the dinner guests and community members who enable the organisation to do its important work. He said: Without you there would be no Board of Deputies. We would not be able to serve our community, our community’s future, which is also your future. It is with enormous pride that I stand before you as elected president of the Board of Deputies for British Jews. It is an honour to speak forthrightly for our community on every relevant issue.” Also attending the dinner in central London were World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder, UK Ambassador to Israel David Quarrey, French Ambassador to the UK Jean Pierre, Sir Eric Pickles, Senior Rabbis Laura Janner Klausner, Joseph Dweck, Danny Rich, Baroness Ruth Deech and number of MPs and peers.
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On 30 July the Irish edition of the Sunday Times carried an op-ed by the Irish journalist Kevin Myers payments made to male and female presenters working for the BBC. tials had become public knowledge the previous week, when the British government made good on its promise to force the BBC to reveal what it paid to its highest-paid employees. one woman – Claudia Winkleman, earning between £450,000 and £499,999 per annum – was numbered among the ten most highly remunerated BBC presenters. Vanessa Feltz apparently earned between £350,000 and £399,999. But some popular female presenters did not appear on the list at all: Emily Maitlis, for example, whose
The scandal of the BBC’s gender pay gap “went viral.” Myers quite properly chose to address it in his column. But his approach was novel (to say the least). After unburdening himself of various speculations focussed on the possibilities that on the whole men might
BY MELANIE SINCLAIRE As part of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) Executive Meeting hosted by the Board of Deputies in emerging leaders from the WJC’s Jewish Diplomatic Corps were embassies of Germany and Serbia. The key message was that it was time to for countries to “call time” on the astonishing levels of bias against Israel at the United Nations (UN). Those visiting the Foreign Ofnew principles on the issue, outlined by the UK’s Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council in March this year, where he said that the UK was “putting the Human Rights Council on notice” about bias, saying the UK would vote against all resolutions condemning Israel if things did not change. Meanwhile, the young “Jewish
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be “more charismatic performers” than women, might “work harder,” “get sick less frequently,” and “seldom get pregnant,” Myers drew attention to an aspect of this story that no-one else had dared raise. He drew attention to the fact that Vanessa Feltz and Claudia Winkleman are Jewish, and he mused aloud as follows: “I note that two of the best-paid women presenters in the BBC – Claudia Winkleman and Vanessa Feltz, with whose, no doubt, sterling work I am tragically unacquainted - are Jewish. Good for them. Jews are not generally noted for their insistence on selling their talent for the lowest possible price, which is the most useful measure there is of inveterate, lost-with-allhands stupidity. I wonder, who are their agents?” Whereupon all hell broke loose. Myers was set upon (so to speak) by a pack of no doubt well-meaning but in point of fact totally mindless Jewish wolfhounds, none of whom – incidentally – was based in the Irish Republic. Within a matter of hours Myers’ column was removed from the Sunday Times online edition. Within a matter of a few hours’ more the paper (whose
diplomats” meeting the German and Serbian embassies called on those countries to follow the UK’s lead. The meetings covered a wide range of other topics including Palestinian incitement, antisemitism in Europe, Holocaust restitution, and a call for the UK to maintain and enhance its advocacy on global Jewish causes following Brexit. Board of Deputies Senior Vice President Richard Verber, who led the delegation to the German Embassy, said: “It makes a powerful statement when young Jewish leaders from around the World come together to make the case for Israel and other international Jewish issues. “We hope that other countries will follow the UK’s lead in ‘putting the UN on notice’ about the ridiculous bias seen there. Daniel Radomski, Head of the WJC Jewish Diplomatic Corps,
and approved of the column in the gy. And within a few hours’ more never again write for the newspaper in question. What sin (I ask myself and I invite you to ask yourselves) had Myers committed? He had revealed something we already knew: that Feltz and Winkleman are Jewish. He had congratulated them (“Good for them”) on having negotiated remuneration packages of truly mouth-watering proportions. Good for them, say I. And he had then observed – or rather insinuated that Jews generally sell their talent for the best price they can get. I can’t for the life of me see anything fundamentally wrong with this assertion. But I’ll agree at once that it touched a sensitive area of the Anglo-Jewish psyche, which has to do with the Jewish view of money. We Jews do not regard money as an evil, much less the root of all evil. This notion is of Christian origin. The Jewish view, by contrast, is that wealth is a divine gift, a means to an end: we should try our best to accumulate wealth, so that it may be applied to worthy purposes.
said: “The WJC and the Jewish Diplomatic Corps are working ardently and consistently to counter the bias of Israel in international
Now whether Winkleman and Feltz do apply their wealth for worthy purposes is certainly not for me to say. But what I do say is that to assert that Jews are noted for their insistence on driving hard bargains is in no sense whatever anti-Semitic. Quite the reverse. It’s a compliment. Myers’ column was not as well written as it might have been. He didn’t mention Emily Maitlis, who happens also to be Jewish and whose comparatively modest BBC earnings he therefore did not seek to explain. His hypotheses concerning the larger issue of the gender pay gap amongst the BBC’s top performers are untested, and struck me as spiteful. But then the right free society limits at its peril. People in the UK are generally unaware of the grim history of anti-Semitism in the post-independence Irish Republic. Infamously, Jewish refugees from Nazism were allowed to settle in the Republic only if they converted to Christianity. Kevin Myers may not be everyone’s cup of Irish tea. The fact remains that in a country (the Irish Republic) that is heavily anti-Zionist he is a proven friend of Israel, which is why the Jewish
embassies and government departments worldwide. As the WJC is the organisation representing worldwide, we are working in
ing conducted at the UN in New York and Geneva, as well as at
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Representative Council of Ireland has come to his defence. What a pity that the pack of mindless Jewish wolfhounds who set upon him did not have the sense to consult the Council before unleashing their venom.
communities to proudly promote
and advocate their interests. We are highly appreciative to the Board of Deputies for the joint diplomatic outreach that was implemented in London today, and see this as a natural step in our close collaboration.”
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Israel satellite images show damage to Syrian weapons facility New pictures from an Israeli satellite imaging company released pictures this week that show the impact of a strategic airstrike attributed to Israel on a Syrian regime site last week. The Syrian military’s Scientific Studies and Research Centre (CERS) facility near Masyaf, in the north-western Hama province, was hit from the air, damaging several buildings and killing two Syrian soldiers. sociated the CERS facility with the production of precision missiles and chemical weapons. In a statement, Syrian leader Bashar Assad’s military said, “Isets from the Lebanese airspace at 02:42 a.m. on Thursday targeting one of the Syrian military posts
near Massyaf, killing two army personnel and causing material damage to the site.” Satellite images, provided by ImageSat International, show the extent of the damage to the site. While the buildings that were hit in the strike still appear to be standing, their roofs are mostly or entirely destroyed and debris can be seen scattered around them. has carried out dozens of airstrikes within Syria, though it rarely acpolicy toward the Syrian civil war, only getting involved when one of its “red lines” is transgressed. These “red lines” include the violation of Israeli sovereignty through deliberate or accidental attacks, Iranian-supported militias
taking positions on the Golan border, and attempts to transfer advanced weapons to the Hezbollah terrorist group. its involvement in last week’s airstrike, analysts believe the attack on the Syrian military facility was carried out in order to prevent precision-guided missiles from reaching Hezbollah’s hands. Syrian opposition forces have in recent months claimed the Masyaf site, and other CERS facilities, have been working on joint projects with Iranian specialists to develop chemical weapons capability for missiles. In April, the Trump administration placed sanctions on hundreds of CERS employees following a chemical attack on the Syrian rebel-held city of Khan Sheikhoun
Israeli satellite images show results of an airstrike attributed to the IDF
that killed dozens of civilians, including children. A recent report by a UN war crimes commission said it had clear evidence that the Syrian regime was behind the attack and that it had used sarin nerve gas. In 2005, then US president George W. Bush placed sanction on CERS, alleging it was
producing weapons of mass destruction. Five years later, in September 2010, the director of the Israeli National Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Bureau said that CERS facilities would be destroyed if the agency continued to provide weapons to terror groups.
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Hamas leadership forging ties with Cairo group is believed to be holding three Israelis - Avraham Abera
new leadership was elected four leaders gathered from around the
latest move by Cairo to invite the leadership is clearly an attempt to strengthen ties with the terror group but has raised alarm bells
al-Awsat, the third item discussed was future relations with other Egyptian Intelligence Minis-
Juma Ibrahim Abu Ghanima - all of whom entered the enclave of their own accord over the past
to convince the Egyptians that
Sayed are both understood to be
ly wants the reconciliation to be handled by the Egyptians, in order
ciliation with the PA if Abbas is
But the assembly was not held in
The news came as a surprise because Egypt is a country that has the Sinai who pledged their allegiance to ISIS and these groups have been working with divisions
war, travelled to Cairo last week-
the meeting discussing how future relations could be improved, but pointed out that hundreds of Egyptian soldiers have been killed in recent years by the Sinai Isla-
killed during the 2014 summer war between Israel and the terror deputy, also arrived in Cairo along with political bureau members Saleh al-Arouri, Zaher Jabarin,
by the Egyptian government of aiding the brutal Islamic insurgen-
The talks come weeks after a
the reason why Egypt closed the into Egypt and bombed as well
bul, Doha and Lebanon, making
some 30 million litres of diesel from Egypt, at a cost of NIS 90 to reinvigorate the low power
southern border with Egypt, seeknels from in an attempt to stop the transfer of weapons to Sinai and
mas leadership will remain in Egypt, but afterward it is expected to visit Turkey, Lebanon and
tending the meeting in Cairo, the
trating into Egypt, in what sources described as a rare attack against
getting just two to four hours of electricity a day, due to the rela-
In exchange, Egypt is supposed Qatar which was where the terror groups leaders would normally meet has been under sustained pressure from powerful regional players, in recent months, including Saudi Arabia and Egypt, to cut So, it is safe to say the relationship between Egypt and
Mahmoud-Abbas-led members discussed three main issues: relations with Egypt and
through Israel - as well as increase possible reconciliation with the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah, although those talks have been taking place since 2007,
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by opening the Rafah crossing Sinwar told reporters in August that Egypt was planning on opening the Rafah crossing sometime after the Eid al-Adha holiday that
The purchase of the fuel marks a change in attitude on the part of protests that roiled the enclave last winter
of Egypt in making a prisoner
Saudi Crown Prince makes visit to Israel? It was widely reported over several days that Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, made a discreet visit to Israel, despite the fact that the Jewish state and Saudi do not have Israeli and Arab media speculated in the last few days although the rumours, which was not con-
when Israel Radio's diplomatic correspondent covering Arab affairs, Simon Aran, took to Twitter
who met with senior Israelis to ing to the report, the Israeli Prime Ministry refused to comment on
the Gulf region paid a visit to Tel Aviv last week, stirring immense
news outlets such as the London based Al-Araby Al-Jadeed newspaper, used the reports as a further opportunity to attack the Saudi royal family, which is leading the Arab intervention in Yemen and
One Arab media outlet reported Lebanese newspaper Al-Akh-
Israel Radio's Arabic-language broadcast reported that the the
Arabia's Crown Prince Mohamand Syria and the London based newspaper Al-Quds Al-Arabi, both published the news reported The Saudi response came shortly thereafter, with Saudi website Elaph (which often interviews ing that there was a senior Arab
publications in Egypt, Bahrain and the UAE all picked up on the story which was not warmly reSimon Aran said that the reports published in the Arab media of course had negative connotations, because of their connections to is important to remember, that in the past there have been Arab representatives in Israel, including an ambassador from Mauritafrom Qatar, Tunisia, Morocco and representative posted in Doha, the
was not from Saudi Arabia, but take the attention away from the
es, there are secret economic and trade relationships between Israel
The statement read that a senPrime Minister and other senior visited Tel Aviv in the week and discussed security issues with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli Mohammed bin Salman
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South American leaders line up to meet Bibi and forge trade and security deals ful meeting this week with Argentinian President Mauricio Macri, the Paraguay President,
among those high on the agenda of the talks, as Paraguay faces a Argentina's overly regulated and
ments who have penetrated its tri-border area with Argentina and
Economics, rather than diplomatic and political issues is what dominated their meeting and it was understood that matters related to the Palestinian were not discussed, although Iran came up
last year, the Jewish state publicly acknowledged it was cooperating with Paraguay and maintain-
Aires to meet with Prime Minister Argentina's attitude towards the Jewish state has gone from hostility, especially during the period of Nestor Kirchner and later his wife one of genuine friendship, respect and admiration under the current Netanyahu told report-
President Cartes of Paraguay, who was assisted in his 2013 election campaign by an
The cooperation between the two countries has been going on for years where there is a high nese descent who have set up a up a logistical base in the region that
which illicit activities were taking place including potential funding
meetings before continuing on to continues to maintain a presence in South America and the Carib-
with US President Donald Trump where Iran will be the main topic
and supporters engaging in activ-
During his time in New York, he will embark on another US media campaign giving interviews to the large networks before his speech to the General Assembly on 19 September in order to return to Israel hours before the start of Rosh
America and fund-raising, both Netanyahu concluded his twoday visit to Argentina on ThursBogota, Colombia, where he met with President Juan Manuel San-
Much of this cooperation is in the though Israel and Paraguay are working well
Prime Minister Netanyahu
months Netanyahu has embarked on ground-breaking trips to countries never before visited by a sit-
Israel's staunchest South AmeriThe US State Department's 2016 report on terrorism stated that
there is much Security issues were
Netanyahu is scheduled to then
customs, and law enforcement controls along its porous borders, particularly the Tri-Border Area
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Israel and Colombia have for years maintained a very strong and close relationship especially lumbian government has fought a war there for over a half century
oft-stated goal of expanding and upgrading Israels ties with countries beyond North America and Europe, where Israeli diplomat-
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Israel’s water sources at new low During the last few years the decreasing winter rainfall levels especially in the north have led to record lows of water measurements in August, the Water Authority reported. One such negative water level was recorded in the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee), with more water currently being pumped and evaporated out of the lake than into the Mountain Aquifer via the
neret indicates that more water is evaporating than entering the lake from the Jordan River and the Golan Heights. each year in August, an average of 20 million cubic meters of water enter the lake, around 30 million million cubic meters of water are pumped out of it by the state. In total, that is an average decrease of 15 cubic meters.
Due to the Kinneret's low water levels, more areas from the bottom of the lake are surfacing as small islands. In the past four years, precipitation amounts have fallen far be-
the amount of water entering the lake, along with an increase in evaporation due to high temperatures, the amount of water in the lake decreased by 26 cubic me-
Water Authority says that this year appears to be one of the worst and
August water level decrease was 25 cubic meters, registered in
try's water resources.
the Kinneret decreased during the
The Dead Sea, which is dropping at an alarming sped
month of August by 27.5 cm. Although in the centre of the country the amounts of rainfall were closer to the average received per year, the situation is is far below the average. Water fer registered at 0.27 cubic meters per second. Water Authority spokesman Uri
Shor said the previous record low was measured in December 2002 and stood at 0.29 cubic meters per second. In the south east, the level of the Dead Sea continues to drop at an alarming speed. In August, the sea's level dropped by 13 cm, similar to last year's level and by the end of September it is expected to fall by a further 12 cm.
According to Shor, the dropping water levels at the country’s the availability of drinking water in Israel, because of the various desalination plants. However, he added, “in the absence of the rain and the continued decline of Israel’s natural water sources, nature, agriculture and the environment around us are seriously hurt.”
Former close aids to Bibi now released After being arrested last week, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s for-
suspected of conveying bribes from state witness Miki Ganor, who represented the German
been ordered to house arrest by questioned in the probe, of Case 3000 that is dubbed the “Subpects are alleged to have been caught up in a corruption surrounding a multi-million-dollar deal to purchase naval vessels from a German shipbuilder. to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Energy Minister Yued of taking bribes in exchange for promoting the purchase of submarines and other vessels in deals worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
expanding in light of testimony given by Ganor, who after being state’s witness. Investigators suspect that Ganor, along with former National Security Council deputy head Avriel Bar-Yosef, paid bribes in connection with the decision to buy the vessels from the compaSharan served as Netanyahu’s bureau chief from late 2014 to 2016. A lieutenant colonel in the
IDF reserves and former chief of nance minister, Sharan is a long dant of the prime minister. While Netanyahu is not a suspect in the case, his personal lawyer, David Shimron, has been questioned several times by the hav 433. Ganor has reportedly told investigators that Shimron (who was also his attorney) was to receive 20 percent of his own commission of $45 million. not been implicated, the energy minister is expected to be summoned to provide testimony in the case. “surprised and pained” by the
expected summons, but would cooperate fully. “I am known as one of the most honest people, no one is more matters, he was quoted by Channel 2 as saying last week. his associates he was blindsided by the developments in the submarines probe, saying “No one in the security establishment warned the cabinet there was a problem with the deal.” recently been arrested in connection with the case in addition to Sharan, including senior aide to
arrested or questioned in the probe has been rapidly expanding in light of testimony given by Miki Ganor, who was the local representative of German shippany that manufactured the naval vessels bought by Israel. While Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing in connection with the investigation, and the attorney general has announced he isn’t a suspect, it does not look good for the Prime Minister as a number of his former aides and associates have been caught up in the unfolding case.
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AJR annual lunch hits the high notes This weekend The Association of Jewish Refugees welcomed members and their families to the September Serenade, an opportunity to meet up with old friends and enjoy a delicious lunch and topclass operatic entertainment. In his welcome speech, AJR Chairman Andrew Kaufman described the event as “a highlight of the AJR’s calendar” before mentioning plans to mark the forthcoming 80th anniversaries of Kristallnacht and the creation of the Kindertransport in 2018. Kaufman said “It is the AJR’s great honour to now be the leadHolocaust education and memorialisation programmes and projects. We see this area of our work developing greatly in the future but we are equally not distracted from our primary task: to deliver
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transformative social and welfare services to our members.” Formalities over, guests had plenty of time to enjoy lunch and the ‘September Serenade’ programme performed by Jonathan Fisher (Baritone), Glenys Groves (Soprano), Alexandra Naoumeno (Tenor/Piano) and Scilla Stewart (Mezzo/Piano). There was much
laughter during ‘Habanera’ from Carmen, when Scilla roamed ‘amours’, even sitting on one or two gentlemen’s knees. This was followed by Scilla and Glenys dancing with members of the au-
New post for Woodford Forest US This week Woodford Forest US announced the appointment of Rabbi Yaakov Abrams as their Assistant Rabbi. The post was created in order to aid the Senior Rabbinic team, Rabbi and Rebbetzen Wollenberg, in their communal duties due to the growth of the community. The appointment follows a successful four-day visit by Rabbi Abrams and his wife Rochel. After an eventful Shabbat where Rabbi Abrams gave a well-received sermon, Rabbi Abrams met with the youth, young marrieds and older members of the community. Speaking about the announcement, Woodford Forest Chair Robin Jacobs said: “I’m delighted to welcome such an innovative Rabbi as Rabbi Abrams to the community.
We look forward to working with him to continue to ensure that our members have a variety of spiritual and cultural initiatives to suit their needs. David Collins, United Synagogue Director of Jewish Living, added: “The US is committed to building an innovative and engaging Rabbinate, which is emphasised by this appointment. We look forward to helping Rabbi Abrams grow and thrive at Woodford Forest US and his continued professional development. We wish him every success in this role”. Rabbi Abrams, who currently lives in Canada, will begin his appointment in September shortly before the High Holy Days. This is his
US join ShabbatUK for The Great Chicken Soup Challenge BY JW REPORTER Communities across London are competing against each other to distribute the greatest number of chicken soup containers in The Great Chicken Soup Challenge for ShabbatUK designed by the Jewish Living Division’s Living & Learning team. These containers of chicken soup will be delivered to homeless people in shelters and families in need across various communities who aren’t able to make their own chicken soup but are determined to participate in ShabbatUK. This initiative extends outside courages the participants of Tribe’s Ghana Experience to apply their learning about Jewish social responsibility as they too will compete. Their chicken soup will be exclusively delivered to those beyond our community who are vulnerable. This is a great community initiative that although a simple concept, shows another way that ShabbatUK is bringing communities together. Ahead of ShabbatUK, volunteers will gather in their local synagogue kitchens to cook and then freeze as many containers of chicken soup
Rabbi Abrams with his family
Anniversary celebrations continue for Hampstead
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as possible for distribution So far, there are ten communities participating in the challenge, with the Pinner Synagogue who hope to set the bar for the greatest number of synagogue that delivers the greatest number of containers will win a prize.Rebbetzen Ilana Epstein, of the US Living & Learning team and Cockfosters & N. Southgate Synagogue, said: ‘Chicken soup for many of us is synonymous with the traditional Jewish Friday night
dinner. It is also synonymous with warmth, care and understanding. In particular, we want the most vulnerable in our communities and those outside our communities to know that we care about them and their well-being. Sometimes, something as simple as chicken soup can convey that message. Shabbat should be a time of peace and joy for everyone in our midst. With a small act of kindness, such as delivering chicken soup, we can extend the feeling of Shabbat to all’.
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Hampstead Synagogue’s 125 anniversary celebrations continued with a summer tea held at the home of Madeleine and Richard Abramson. Sunny weather enabled sixty members of the community to enjoy the delicious afternoon tea which was served in the garden. Co-chair Adrienne Powell whilst welcoming
Members enjoy the warm afternoon
everybody explained that the event was an opportunity to reminisce the history of Hampstead Synagogue and its community. She said that these special memories and photographs would be collected and form an important part of the synagogue’s archive.
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Intergenerational education as the new Apples and Honey nursery at Nightingale House care home opens its doors South London nursery Apples together designed by 89 year old being run as a social enterprise and percent of places being allocated to The innovative project for the an emphasis on the most specialist dents and children into the delivery It is the second branch in the ingful intergenerational activity
both by nursery and Nightingale designed to deliver an early years
elderly care residents and nursery The young and old interact
years ago. Opening a dedicated tures and backgrounds. This ethos cluded making soup harvested from the vegetables planted by residents and children at the nursery launch
for other care home and nursery providers.� Susan Cohen of Nightingale
tional Kabbalat Shabbat ceremony
ties for both young and old across the country. United for All Ages is
merson and our residents. It lifts UK. the home. The residents love the
of existing care homes and extra
vious. Opening up reserved places to invest in these initiatives. could not have been more helpful and supportive in bringing our joint our daily activities lend themselves to intergenerational collaboration
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important as it recognised the right
the establishment of the only true Israeli Ambassador to the UK spent
UK in November to help celebrate On putting biased media into
he has spoken in this part of the Country) in the company of the
various notable anniversaries such 70 years since the famous 1947 UN
not life or death. Not like soldiers putting themselves in danger. And
bound as he framed his talk around 40th anniversary of the peace treaty tion on Prime Minister brating the birth of Israel
for Israeli independence had only just begun and many of the people he be there next year. The Ambassador revealed that hu is coming over to the
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Ahavas Yisrael hosts international speaker and educator Rabbi Noach Orlowek BY MORDECHAI ULLMAN Kehilas Kodesh Ahavas Yisrael (Edgware), one of the United Synagogue’s youngest communities, hosted leading educator Rabbi Noach Orlowek for four days of learning in the lead up to this year’s High Holidays. During this time he spoke to over 1,000 people in total from young school children to great-grandparents and the outcome was unanimous, everyone felt energized and deeply inspired by him and his teachings. Commenting on Rabbi Orlowek’s visit, Ahavas Yisrael Chairman Joel Silberstein said: “from its very beginning Ahavas Yisrael, under the leadership of our esteemed Rov, Dayan Elimelech Vanzetta, has placed Torah and spiritual growth at the very centre of its existence. Therefore, as a community Ahavas Yisrael is extremely humbled by this tremendous achievement of having provided over 1000 people of all ages, from school age boys and girls to great grandparents, the opportunity to be spiritually inspired and uplifted by Rav Noach Orlowek, a true giant of the Jewish people, in the lead up to this year’s
and students to the loftiest concepts of Torah. The visit and learning programme were organized by Dayan Elimelech Vanzetta, Rabbi of Ahavas Yisrael and a long time close student, and by the lay leaders of the community in conjunction with the Chief Rabbi’s Centre for Community Excellence. Rav Orlowek’s Schedule in London Rabbi Orlowek had an incredibly busy schedule of public lectures during his visit. He addressed a packed audience of mothers and female educators on Thursday night (7/9) dealing with issues of sibling rivalry and peer pressure. On Friday morning (8/9) the Rabbi visited and addressed students and schools in NW London. Commenting on the Rabbi’s visit, Rabbi Ephraim Klyne and Rabbi Yitzchok Freeman, respectively Menahel and Head Teacher of Avigdor Hirsh Torah Temimah Primary School said: “Rabbi Orlowek completely captured the boy’s attention with his warm words and simple but important messages,
Rabbi Noach Orlowek greeting one of the attendees
High Holidays.” Rav Orlowek is Spiritual Dean of the Torah Ore Yeshivah in Jerusalem, in addition to being one of the most sought after teachers and speakers in the Orthodox English speaking world. He’s also a world renowned expert in education, having written several books on the subject. His advice is sought by people from around the globe. Having learned for many years under the leaders of the previous generation, especially his foremost teacher, Rabbi Simcha Wasserman zt”l, of whom he was one the closest students, Rabbi Orlowek conveys with ease and authority a tradition that binds his audiences
trated by stories and anecdotes. Moreover, the idea that every single child has the potential to be a great Jewish leader can never be repeated and stressed too often.” Rabbi Dovid Sulzbacher, Head of Jewish Studies of Menorah Grammar School said about the visit: “On behalf of the students of Menorah Grammar School I would like to thank Dayan Vanzetta and Kehilas Ahavas Yisrael for bringing Rabbi Noach Orlowek to our school. He spoke to the students of the lower school where he gave a message of empowerment for the forthcoming High Holidays and to ed pertinent questions, and gave
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solid advice to help them grow in to ask him questions. Rabbi Ortheir Divine Service.” lowek was then a guest speaker at On Friday afternoon the Rab- Edgware United during Se’udah bi saw several individuals who Shelishit, addressing an audience sought his wise counsel, rooted of over 100 in attendance. in Torah, on important questions. After Shabbat, on Saturday night Before Minchah he spoke to a the Rabbi addressed an audience of standing room only audience at over 20 rabbis in a lecture entitled Kollel Beis Aharon in Edgware be- “How to continue to grow whilst fore starting a special Shabbaton at being occupied with communal Ahavas Yisrael, his host Kehillah, needs” organized by Dayan Vanduring which time he addressed the zetta and hosted by Rabbi Dovid congregation both before Kabbalat Tugendhaft at Beis HaMedrash Shabbat and after the service on Nishmas Yisroel in Hendon. Once Shabbat morning. again, the distinguished audience One of the common denomi- was absolutely mesmerized by nators of his lectures was the im- the clarity and power of the mesportance of having and displaying sage delivered by Rabbi Orlowek. gratitude, which he illustrated with Rabbi Tugendhaft said of the illusan example given to him by his trious visit: “Rabbi Orown spiritual dean from his days lowek had the merit as a young boy in Yeshivah, Rav of learning under Avigdor Miller zt”l, who said numerous leaders that: “Before asking the Master of the Jewish of the Universe for a sweet new People inyear, start by thanking Him for the cluding his one that is now coming to an end.” Rebbe Rav The packed audience of members and visitors at Ahavas Yisrael was absolutely enthralled by his teachings and his presence. During Kiddush once again the Rabbi made himself available to speak privately with all those w h o needed Rabbi Noach Orlowek lecturing
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Simcha Wasserman zt”l and his Rosh Yeshiva Rav Chaim Pinchas Sheinberg zt”l. We very much appreciated how he shared their insights into the inner work of those who are responsible to steer the community and its members in the right direction, which was further illustrated with the retelling of lives of these giants of the Jewish People.” Last Sunday, Ahavas Yisrael HaLimmud in preparation of the High Holidays, which was open to and attended by members of severtures dealt with ways of working on our relationship with our own selves, with our fellowmen, and with G’d. The packed audience at Hasmonean Girls School in Hendon savoured every word of Torah and every teaching shared by the Rabbi. The programme concluded with a light lunch and Q&A session in which Rabbi Orlowek once again shared of his brilliance with those in attendance.
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PM awards 17-year-old Shabbat Walk volunteer At a reception marking the Jewish New Year at 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister has recognised Avi Dubiner, who has played a vital role in establishing ‘The GIFT Shabbat Walk’, an initiative motivating hundreds of young people in London to give up their time on the Jewish Sabbath by visiting people in hospitals, care homes, and other struggling families. Since ‘The GIFT Shabbat Walk’ was set up at the end of 2015, Avi has been responsible for inspiring volunteers from across his community to complete over 22,000 individual visits to 20 hospitals and 62 care homes. Having startthere are now over 200 volunteers per week, and the idea has spread around the world. Avi aims to develop the initiative in Israel during his year abroad, which he is undertaking this year. Avi is the latest recipient of the Points of Light award which recognises outstanding volunteers who are making a change in their community and inspiring others. Each day, someone, somewhere in the country is selected to receive the
award to celebrate their remarkable achievements. In a personal letter to Avi, Prime Minister Theresa May said: “Your work helping to establish ‘The Shabbat Walk’ has inspired hundreds of people to visit hospitals, care homes, and struggling families. The scale of the initiative has been truly remarkable, totalling over 22,000 individual visits, and you should be very proud of what you have achieved. I wish you luck project in Israel as it continues to spread around the world.” Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said: “I speak often about the Jewish idea of ‘Achrayut’ – responsibility. In every aspect of our lives, we hear the call of Jewish responsibility to God, our families, our communities and to all of humanity. It is not always easy to rise to these responsibilities, particularly in a world where there is a trend for placing more emphasis on what is owed to us rather than what we sponsibility and is a most deserving
recipient of this prestigious award. Mike Freer, Avi’s local MP, said: “I’m so pleased to hear that Avi’s work on establishing ‘The Shabbat Walk’ is being recognised with a Points of Light Award. Avi’s hard work is an example to us all and has now grown is a testament to his dedication and that of the young people who volunteer.” Shabbat Walk and representative of associated charity GIFT, said: “We are delighted for Avi - he has demonstrated exceptional altruism and leadership skills in helping set up ‘The Shabbat Walk’ initiative. young volunteers has led to over 750 teenagers volunteering in hospitals, care homes and disadvantaged families across the UK.” Avi’s parents, Bernard and Hannah Dubiner, said: “We are so proud of our son Avi for all that he has achieved and are delighted that the Prime Minister has recognised this.” Avi said: “I am so honoured to be
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recognised by the Prime Minister for the initiative and success of our project and hope that this incredible charity will be the start of something much bigger and better for future generations.” experience the enthusiasm of our youth when it comes to helping others. Our charity is based on
constituents with their Points of Light awards. Regardless of whether it’s a doctor restoring local monuments in her free time, a father teaching young people life skills, or a local musician giving a voice to lonely people, the Points of Light award honours shining examples of volunteering across the UK.
ment in providing services to the poor, elderly, physically disadvantaged, lonely and the unwell. By combining all these qualities, we aim to help the youth in our community grow into special people for the future.” Avi is the 775th winner of the Points of Light award, which has been developed in partnership with the hugely successful Points of Light programme in the USA. Over 5,000 Points of Light have been awarded in the USA, and both President George H. W. Bush and President Barack Obama have publicly supported the partnership with Points of Light UK. There is a similar cross-party approach to the UK programme and MPs from Avi Dubiner
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Norwood celebrates its legion of tireless volunteers with annual awards ceremony enjoyed a night of celebration at Recognition Awards, held on Monday (11 September) at Allianz Park in Hendon. The awards recognise the huge contribution Norwood’s volunteers make to the UK’s largest Jewish children’s, family and learning disability charity. The volunteers do everything from working in Norwood’s charity shops, to befriending and mentoring families in need of support. Over the evening, Norwood trustees handed out an impressive nine awards. The evening was introduced Chair, Rachael Davis-Stollar. She said: “Whatever your age, your skills or your background, our vol- improving the quality of life for contribution enables us to support
vulnerable children and their families, children with special educational needs and adults with learning disabilities and autism.” One of the highlights of the evening was the Special Commendation Award. Marylin Graham, who has been volunteering for Norwood as an enthusiastic befriender for more than 20 years, was the deserved winner. Guests watched this video on the Norwood befriending programme before Joint President Lady Mendelsohn CBE presented Marylin with the award. On the importance of befriending, Lady Mendelsohn said: “Our wonderful befrienders help imour services, reduce isolation, and by being there. There is certainly a growing need for befriending. Norwood has survived for over 200 years because we are responsive and forward-thinking, and
GIFT gets ready for Yom Tov Hundreds of bottles of grape juice, honey cakes, jars of honey and Yom Tov candles, fresh fruit and vegetables and challahs , having been kindly donated by a generous donor will be packed up this week at GIFT’s weekly packing session at the GIFT Hendon Warehouse, by eager young volunteers, in time for Rosh Hashanah. In addition to providing a plethora of innovative and exciting educational activities, tutoring help, hospital visiting, meaningful Bnei Mitzva Projects and providing after-school help; GIFT provide weekly food packages for hundreds of families across the UK
referred by welfare organisations such as Jewish Care, Norwood, JBD, JWA and Manchester’s Federation. On 25th and 26th September, GIFT are launching an exciting matching campaign through Causematch where each £ donated will be quadrupled! We are appealing to the community for their support to raise much needed funds to continue and expand our important work in the community. To volunteer your time, or to donate, please contact 0208 457 4429 info@jgift.org
One of the many winners, Sophie Goligorsky
this is a service we want to grow even more, because it has such an impact and is so valuable to those we support.” At the end of the evening, Nor-
inspirational evening”. He said: “Norwood simply wouldn’t be able to do what we do without our amazing volunteers. I am always humbled by the time
Golf Tournament raises £30,000 Over 70 amateur and professionJewish Care’s 40th Pro Am Golf Tournament at Stoke Park. The tournament, sponsored by Lockton and organised by the Pro Am Committee, raised £30,000 to help provide unique care and support to younger residents with physical disabilities at Jewish Care’s Rela Green. After the event, Daniel Carmel-Brown, Jewish Care’s Director of Fundraising & Marketing said, “We are delighted to be holding our 40th Pro Am Golf Day and are grateful to the committee and
our sponsors Lockton, whose hard work and commitment have made this another fantastic day. We couldn’t do this without the support of our guests who have raised £30,000 for Rela Goldhill at Otto with physical disabilities to enjoy a full and active lifestyle and live as independently as possible”. Brecher (Andrew Brecher, Jason Rishover, Mark Posniak with Peter Tarver-Jones), four nearest the pins were Steve Hurford, Ashley Whitby, Kevin Beale and Clive longest drive.
that they give up and the work they do. It was fantastic seeing so many smiling faces tonight as the awards were handed out. I hope nights like this go some way to giving back to all these exceptional people.”
NEWS IN BRIEF as full US member On Monday 11th September at US Council, Welwyn Garden City Hebrew Congregation full member community of the United Synagogue. This news follows an overwhelming community vote in favour of joining The US in July, which saw over 85% of community members in attendance approving the move. Tim Cole, Chair of Welwyn Garden City Hebrew Congregation, said: “I am thrilled that Welwyn Garden City Hebrew Congregation has been community of the United Synagogue. There are a number of our community, which include
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members, working together with The US to recruit a new Rabbi and increasing awareness of the Welwyn Garden City area as a developing hub for Jewish life. The community is also excited that we can continue to progress and grow with the full backing of the United Synagogue.” There are now just six US af-
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Javid and Bercow discuss Balfour, Boycotts, Bias and Bigotry with Jewish leaders Secretary of State Sajid Javid and House of Commons Speaker John Bercow and both spoke passionately about their support for the Jewish community during a packed day of Jewish advocacy in Parliament, organised by the Board of Deputies as part of the World Jewish Congress Executive. At a reception at Speaker’s House, Speaker John Bercow, warned of the “pernicious and insidious” threat still lurking against Jews. He said “we should not be paranoid but equally we should not be complacent. There is a threat to Jewish people and to Jewish security in this country and indeed in Europe and around the world.
NEWS IN BRIEF Reaction to Paul Hollywood’s Nazi costume BY JW REPORTER
Paul Hollywood has been widely reported to have been phouniform. Stephen Silverman, Director of Investigations and Enforcement at Campaign Against Antisemitism said: “Following the including Prince Harry and former-MP Aiden Burley over Nazi fancy dress, the debate on the acceptability of wearing Nazi uniform for entertainment is over. Whilst there are perfectly legitimate uses of such uniforms, for example in edufensive to use Nazi uniforms as party costumes. Nobody should lic looking like Nazi war criminals. Wearing these costumes for fun is an insult to the British soldiers and civilians who died repelling Hitler’s onslaught and the six million Jews and many others who were murdered. However we appreciate Paul Hollywood’s immediate apology and note that this happened fourteen years ago. We do not expect any further action, however Mr Hollywood may wish to take the opportunity to educate his millions of fans about the horrors of the Holocaust.”
Speaking with clear emotion he said: “the importance of Jewish history, of Jewish culture, Jewish identity and indeed of Jewish security both physical and political can scarcely be overstated.” “The work you do is of an importance that cannot be exaggerated. I want you to know you have friends in Parliament here, and you certainly have a friend in this Speaker.” The WJC delegation later heard from Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, who delivered an impassioned speech saying that the government would always stand up for the Jewish community, and pledged ongoing support for Israel. “Someone said we should apologise for the Declaration, to say it was an error of judgment. Of course that’s not going to happen,” he said. “To apologise for the Balfour Declaration would be to apologise for the existence of Israel and to question its right to exist.” Mr Javid added: “Here in Britain we will not merely mark the centenary, we will celebrate it with pride.” In a blistering attack on those who promote a boycott of Israel, Mr Javid said: “I’ll be 100 per cent clear. I do not support calls for a boycott, my party does not support calls for a boycott. For all its bluster, the BDS campaign is most notable I think, for its lack of success. “Trade is booming, tourism is soaring. The media campaign is full of sound and fury, but to the majority of Britain today it signi“As long as I’m in government, as long as I’m in politics, I will do back against those who seek to undermine Israel.” Balfour, Bias and Boycotts, was organised by the Board of Deputies, WJC and the All-Party
Parliamentary Group on British Jews. Israel’s Ambassador to the UK Mark Regev also addressed the group saying “for some people the Balfour Declaration is not something to celebrate. The Palestinian Prime Minister called for Britain to apologise for the Balfour Declaration, and the Palestinian Foreign Secretary put out a statement where he said he wants to take Britain to the international court if it doesn’t apologise. “The British government has not accepted that opinion, and that is why they have invited my Prime Minister to come here to mark the centenary. Theresa May has said Britain is proud of the role it played in helping Israel to be recreated as a state.” Yvette Cooper, Labour’s former Shadow Home Secretary who now chairs the Commons’ Home Affairs Select Committee, outlined what she said was the “hugely important” joint work being done by Jewish and Muslim groups to challenge hate crime. She praised the Board of Deputies and Tell Mama for their active work in tackling antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred together. She repeated previous calls for social media companies to do more to challenge and remove racist abuse on their platforms. Wes Streeting, cochair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Jews – to which the Board of Deputies provides the Secretariat – said the divestment and sanctions movement were
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“counter-productive” to the search for peace between Israelis and Palestinians, and said he did not believe that was its intention. Instead, he said, the BDS campaign was part of the demonisation and delegitimisation of Israel. Ambassador Ronald Lauder, President of the WJC, said the global Jewish community “treasured” Mr Javid as a staunch friend of the Jewish people. Mr Lauder said the Board had put on a “sensational, spectacular” event. This the WJC Executive had met in
London, demonstrating the growing importance of the UK Jewish community, and the Board of Deputies in particular, on the international Jewish scene. Jonathan Arkush, Board of Deputies President, told the group of around 100 delegates from countries including Russia, France, Israel and the United States that while we could not be complacent and there were challenges to confront, British Jews had a good life in the UK, with many friends across society and across all political parties.
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Hale Gala Dinner Celebrates 40th Anniversary The Hale Community’s 40th Anniversary was marked with a Gala Dinner on Sunday September 10th at the Mere Golf Resort & Spa in Cheshire. The dinner was one of a series of anniversary events over the past 12 months that also marked the 30th year of Rabbi Joel and Rebetzen Ruthie Portnoy’s spiritual leadership. Over 400 people attended a highly successful and enjoyable event. The dinner was sponsored by Beaverbrooks the Jewellers represented by the Adlestone family who are members of the Hale community. Many past and present members came together to celebrate the community’s anniversary and to reconnect with old friends. Entertainment was provided by the new Hale Boys Choir, and by four former Hale presidents, who performed a musical parody about the community based on a Gilbert & Sullivan classic. Representing the women, ‘Three Little Maids from Hale’ also performed their side of the story. about the history of the Hale community was screened, as well as video messages from Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and former Chief
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. The guest speaker was former Israeli Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, who commented on what a great accomplishment it is for a Rabbi to work for one community for 30 years and to still be loved! He said: “At 40 years young, the Hale community clearly has a great future ahead of you!” Rabbi and Rebetzen Ruthie Portnoy were interviewed on stage by Alan Segal, who had been on the original interview panel for the new Rabbi 30 years ago. After the interview, all the Portnoy children joined their parents in an emotional musical closing message. Hale community President Neil Rosenthal said: “The dinner was a wonderful way tomark 40 years of growth. We were celebrating the fact that the community today is larger than it has ever been, and there are not many synagogues in the UK that can say that. The dinner
Torah Street in the Cheetham Hill old Jewish quarter , Manachester
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spirit and gave us a great opportunity to catch up with many generations of families who live or have lived in Hale over the past 40 years.”
Guest of Honour, Former Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau speaking at the Dinner.
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The big weekend 2017 When Charles Simmons attended a leadership course in 2012, he may not have imagined that many beautiful Jewish homes would be built as a result. Following a talk by former Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks, Mr Simmons posed a pertinent question: What do we say to those who complain that there aren’t enough Jewish girls to date? The Chief Rabbi’s response was, “Well what are YOU doing about it?” This response set Charles In motion to do something creative in his quest to of intermarriage and thus was born YJS - “Young Jewish Singles”. My discussion with Rabbi Eli Pink, a Chabad Shaliach in Leeds,
centres around an exciting initiative of YJS, due to be repeated shortly after the Chagim. In 2012 and 2013 respectively, two weekends away for Jewish singles was held, with a number of marriages resulting. With the public requesting more of such opportunities, another weekend away is scheduled for the same time as Shabbat UK 2017. wards young professionals and campus Kiruv over the past few years, Rabbi Pink says the way to keep the momentum of their existresults are long-term. The best way to ensure continued connection to the community, is by helping these people
Charles Simons, Rabbi Eli Pink and Rabbi Jason Kleiman
suitable match, allowing them to ensure their Jewish future. Some of the clientele come from Leeds and Manchester but the majority come from London. Their level of religious association ranges from non-practicing to orthodox and everyone in between. Of course, there’s the Shabbat prayers to which all are welcome in a non-judgmental manner, many of whom are thereby granted an opportunity they are not always privileged to have. The programme is focused around the Shabbat. The young adults get an opportunity to meet potential matches over the Friday night dinner, where table-places change in between each course. During Shabbat morning there’s a speed-dating lunch followed by entertainment programmes. The social events continue on Motzaei Shabbat with guest performer, rapper Ari Lesser and a party. Rabbi Eli Pink encourages all those serious about dating to attend the weekend. Even if no “match” is made, at the very least it is a fun, fully catered weekend in a beautiful
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four-star resort. The organisation YJS has the full backing of local Leeds Beis Hamidrash Hagadol Synagougue and Chabad of Leeds. Also promoting the winter event are major London-based kiruv organisations like JLE. Flyers with further details will be found in many Shuls across the UK over the Rosh Hashana period. For Eli and his colleagues, it is duch” is made. As Eli explains, “We are trying to end the stigma of being single and of attending singles’ weekends”.
A happy couple, Devora and Nick
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Public votes for The Nicky to receive £4,000 from East Lancashire Freemasons BY ISAAC SHERMAN Manchester Jewish Community Care is to receive a £4,000 Community Award for the Nicky Alliance Centre from the Freemasons following an unprecedented public vote. The charity was one of a small number to be nominated by Freemasons in East Lancashire, with local people voting to decide the level of their Award. They were part of 178,801 people who voted across England and Wales. The Community Awards are a major part of Freemasonry’s 300th anniversary celebrations. The Masonic Charitable Foundation is distributing three million pounds to 300 charities across the country, with the public vote deciding on the range of Awards from £4,000 to £25,000. Michelle Wiseman, Chief Executive at MJCC said: “The grant of £4,000 which we have been awarded following
the public vote is hugely important. We are very grateful to all of our friends who took the trouble to support us. We plan to use this money to provide facilities for retired and senior citizens within Manchester’s Jewish Community and The Masonic Charitable Foundation obtains all of its funding from Freemasons, their families and friends. It is estimated that half of Freemasonry’s total charitable expenditure of over £33m goes to charities that help people in communities across the country. Provincial Grand Master, Sir David Trippier from East Lancashire Freemasons said: “We are delighted so many people voted in East Lancashire. Manchester Jewish Community Care was nominated by local Freemasons and I know they will use their £4,000 grant to continue with their outstanding work.”
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The Chief Rabbi’s Rosh Hashanah message: As we conclude a year which seems to have been dominated, in no small part, by disunity across the Jewish world, it is increasingly troubling to see some of the vitriol that is now routinely espoused by Jews against one another. comments on social media about “Chareidi extremist bullies with no grasp of the realities of the modern world” and “heretical leftists who wilfully dilute and undermine the sanctity of Torah at every opportunity.” Is this what it has come to? “And may the people form a single united bond – to perform
Your will with a full heart”. These words, from our Mussaf prayer on Rosh Hashanah, encapsulate our deep and enduring desire for Jewish unity which stretches back, through the annals of history, to the point at which we left Egypt and became a nation virtue of unity? Don’t we have a responsibility to protect what we believe to be right, even if that means division? There is no question that we do, but what is also certain is that throughout history, disunity has been nothing short of an existential threat to the Jewish people. The Talmud describes the tense
Rosh Hashanah is a time of Having been elected as United Synagogue President in July, I have been doing my fair share of months. The Jewish year of 5777 has certainly been one of achievement for The US. We have made great strides forward in welcoming new communities as full members and have continued the implementation of a wide range of priorities However, there is of course much more still to be done. Having renewed our Trustee way as we look to build on the excellent work of our predecessors Stephen Pack and his Trustees. I am relishing this challenge and look forward to working with our to achieve this. In my manifesto I listed a number of key issues that I am determined to address during my term as President. These range from providing greater support to our communities and working on communal challenges, to maximising opportunities amongst our rabbinate and schools, as well as for women, Tribe and Young US. There are so many ways we can engage our members with inclusive modern orthodoxy and I am determined to do all I can to build a strong future for our community. As we look ahead to 5778, I believe we should focus on achieving success together. The US is only as strong as its membership and so I encourage everyone to
consider ways in which they can play a part to take our local communities to new heights this year. There are numerous opportunities for individuals of all ages to get involved. There is something for everyone, whether volunteering with US Community Cares groups, working within our schools as a governor or taking on a leadership role within your local community. Each one of us brings something skills are needed to improve our communities. If we are to make only one resolution this Rosh Hashanah let it be to give as much of our time to others as possible, evoking the words of our sages: “If I am not for myself who will be for me and if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?” Wishing you all the best for a Shana Tova U’Metuka – a happy, healthy and sweet new year. Michael Goldstein, US President
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during the years 67-70 CE, throughout which, the Romans laid siege around the walls of our capital city. In Jerusalem, there were storehouses which had provisions to last for 21 years. Yet tragically, when civil war broke out within the city, the storehouses were burned and destroyed. The Romans, who would otherwise have likely lost patience and battles, were now able to breach the walls and conquer a weakened people. Chief Rabbi Lord Jakobovits pointed out that ‘Sim Shalom’, our prayer for peace in the Amiour Father, all of us as one, in the light of Your countenance’. Why, in the context of prayers for peace with our enemies, must we aspire to peace amongst ourselves? Lord Jakobovits explained that if we within, we will never prevail over our enemies without. Land, Rabbi Kook, would point
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out that in an orchestra, there are make their own unique sound. Together, under the baton of the conductor, they create beautiful harmony. May 5778 herald a year in which each one of us can look to parts of our community within
very little common ground; those whose instruments possibly make tiful harmony to the world. Valerie and I extend to you all our very best wishes for a happy,
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Ingredients: • • • •
10 small red apples 1.5 cups sugar ½ cup corn syrup ¾ cup water
• 8 drops food colouring • 1/2 cup double cream • 10 barbeque skewers
Method: 1. Wash and dry the apples and put each on a barbeque skewer. 2. Mix sugar, corn syrup and water in a pot and heat it up until the sugar melts. 3. When it starts to boil, add the food colouring. 4. Let it boil without stirring it for 20 minutes until it reaches a temperature of around 160°C (you can use a special thermometer for this) 5. in the mixture 6. Turn the apples around so that the mixture can cover the apple on all sides. 7. Set the apples aside with the stick upwards to let it cool down completely. 8. Enjoy!
Did you know? It takes over 22 bees to fill a jar of honey (of 454 grams).
Fun facts A pomegranate plant can live up to 150 years in the wild and there are approximately 760 types of pomegranates!
The first day of Rosh Hashanah can never fall on a Sunday, Wednesday or a Friday? This year, the first day is a Thursday.
On Rosh Hashanah we go to a stream or river to say tashlich, a prayer to get rid of all of our sins. After we say this prayer, we “empty” our pockets of sins and throw them into the river.
Rosh Hashanah is the birthday of the creation mankind. This year it is 5778 years ago that Hashem created the world!
Did you know that even though most people call the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah, this name is not mentioned in the Torah? The Torah calls it “Yom Hazikaron”, which means “Day of Remembrance”, as Hashem remembers and recalls all that happened in the past year. Another name the Torah uses for Rosh Hashanah is “Yom Teruah”, “Day of the shofar-blasts”, because one of the most important things of Rosh Hashanah is the shofar that we listen to in shul.
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ROSH HASHANAH In a Nutshell Rosh Hashanah is approaching, which means of this is decided on Rosh to the pomegranate that is special vibe in the air! Rosh Hashanah marks
time to look back at how Hashem for forgiveness and we plead for a good
Hashem “looks” at the things that we hope and dream for, for the coming
ed and reacted, and de-
ble, we place simanim,
as we want to be “like the head and not like the tail”we want to merit to get a
ships that might have at how we can improve
5 ways to start your new year like a pro!
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ENJOY THE MEAL We eat beautiful meals enjoy them! They are meant to make us happy and bring us
improve. Starting the new year with the intention to have wanted your year to be and what you would
We generally eat foods with sweet tastes and try to avoid bitter to generate a happy, sweet new year.
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DON’T MISS THE ALARM CLOCK!
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STARTING WITH A FRESH SLATE
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THE BIGGEST SYMBOL : BEING GOOD.
Rosh Hashanah is full of symbols: eating apple and honey for a sweet new year, having ourselves to be like the head, not the tails and many more. However the biggest ‘symbol’
Hearing the shofar on Rosh vah of the day. Try to go to shul to grab this opportunity.
friends before Rosh Hashanah to wish them a “Shana Tova”, a happy new year and to ask them for forgiveness if they have harmed or hurt the other person. It is great to start the new feelings.
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simple! Being together with your siblings pleasant and friendly and this will set the best tone for your new year!
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As Rosh Hashanah approaches, I have chosen several recipes containing honey as we pray for and look forward to a New Year full of sweetness, health and prosperity. Although honey has an obvious link to the festival because of our desire for a sweet year, there is a deeper, more meaningful link. In the gematria, the numerical value of the Hebrew word for honey ‘Davash’ is 306 and our sages link this to the number of the opening words in one of the main prayers said at this season: “Av Harachamim” – Father of Mercy”. Honey also represents good living and wealth. The land of
Israel is often called the land of ‘milk and honey’. It is in this context that ‘honey’ is date honey. Silan or date honey is the honey of Biblical times and is increasingly popular especially at this time. When we say the blessing for dipping apples into honey we wish for a sweet New Year and hope that this sweetness will symbolically sweeten G-d’s judgement on us for the forthcoming year. Interestingly some communities only use raw honeycomb as the Hebrew word for ‘raw’ is ‘chai’ which also translates as ‘life’; our Rosh Hashanah festival prayers are all about being inscribed into the Book of Life.
Also, why bees honey and not date honey? According to Rabbi Yosef Ben Moshe we use bees honey because bees have a sting within them, yet their product is sweet. We hope that’s G-d’s judgement symbolically will be mellowed by His attribute of forgiveness and mercy, producing a sweeter result. Apart from eating honey cake, it is also customary, when making Hamotzi to dip the challah into the honey instead of using salt. This continues until the end of Succot in many households. I tend to go one further and make the challah with honey for added sweetness
Honey has to be the number one ingredient at Rosh Hashonah and this chicken enjoys a tasty combination of both sweetness and spice for the chicken and I like to serve it with crispy citrus roast potatoes. ~ Requiring just 10 minutes to prepare, it is a tasty family meal that everyone will enjoy.
INGREDIENTS Herb Spice • 2 teaspoons salt • 1 teaspoon paprika – ideally smoked Garnish • ½ teaspoon black pepper • 1 tablespoon dried herbs • 1 teaspoon dried herbs • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds • 1 tablespoon fresh basil or parsley • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons honey • 2 – 2 ½ kg roasting chicken
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In a small bowl, mix the herb spices together. Remove and discard the chicken giblets. Rinse and pat dry the chicken. Using a knife spread the honey over the skin of the chicken. Sprinkle over the herb spice mix. Preheat the oven to 200 C/ 400 F / Gas mark 6. Place the chicken in an ovenware dish. Add about 3 tablespoons of water to the dish. Cover and roast for 2 hours. Remove from the oven and leave to stand for 15 minutes before carving.
Serve the Stylish way: Sprinkle with more dried herbs, sesame seeds and some chopped fresh basil or parsley.
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For more recipes and inspiration visit my website at: www.jewishcookery.com On a medicinal note, honey is full of excellent healing qualities. It can be used as an anti-oxidant, it has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and is a rich source of vitamins and minerals especially manuka honey. So don’t feel guilty when you enjoy your Yom Tov honey indulgence because it will nourish you both physically and spiritually! Wishing you a Happy and Sweet New Year!
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This is a vibrant tomato salad with a Mediterranean twist. Flavoured with a hint of cinnamon and sweetened with honey this salad will certainly wow your guests over the forthcoming Chagim. When you deseed the pomegranates use a bowl to catch the juices to use in the dressing, but be careful as pomegranate juice stains! On a health note both tomatoes and pomegranates are highly nutritious as they are packed with antioxidants and vitamins so enjoy for taste and good health!
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Dressing • 2 cloves garlic – peeled and crushed • ½ tsp ground cinnamon • 2 tsp white wine vinegar • 1½ tablespoons honey • 30ml olive oil, plus a little extra to drizzle at the end • Salt and black pepper – to taste Garnish • 2 pomegranates, seeds removed • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
20 min Prep Time 6 Servings
Salad • 200g cherry tomatoes, cut into ½cm dice • 200g plum tomatoes, cut into ½cm dice • 1 cucumber – de seeded and chopped or sliced thinly • 6 medium vine tomatoes, cut into ½ cm dice • 1 red pepper, cut into ½ cm dice •
PREPARATION 1. 2.
In a large bowl, mix together the tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper and onion and set aside. In a small bowl whisk the garlic, cinnamon, vinegar, honey, olive oil, and 1/3rd teaspoon of salt, until well combined. Pour this over the tomatoes and gently mix.
3. 4. of olive oil.
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Iconic paratrooper image endures 50 years on from Six Day War BY DAVID SAFFER
anniversary year in Israel there have been events to mark the reuni-
Fifty years on from the Six-Day War one photograph of three paratroopers by the Western Wall remains the most notable and instantPhotojournalist David Rubinger took the iconic picture of Zion Karasenti, Dr Yitzhak Yifat and Haim Oshri standing by one of Judaism’s holiest sites shortly after its recapture by Israeli forces on June to reach the Western Wall, otherwise known as the Kotel, the image symbolises an historic moment for
And it was during my coverage for The Jewish Weekly, I recalled the events of June ’67 with Yitzhak at the Western Wall itself where his deeds would have an everlasting
the West Bank and Golan Heights “I was upset because this was Yitzhak was 24 years old and working as a teacher in Tel Aviv about to enter medical school when
chuted behind enemy lines but our Battalion commander, Yossi Yafe, gathered us to say, ‘Look guys, Hussein is bombing Jerusalem so
A reservist paratrooper, he was not initially called up but received his orders at home to join up with
“Instead of a parachute jump, suddenly we had to board buses to
A Corporal in his unit at a kibbutz near Tel Nof airport on the
“At the time, I didn’t feel there were any historical wings over us but once you realised we’d soon be
Historians note that leading up to After Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser closed the straits of Tiran to Israeli shipping, Israel declared it an act of war, restating its position following the Suez Crisis
in the battle for Ammunition Hill, a heavily guarded military post in Jordanian-occupied territory, west
Yitzhak continued, “The bus driver saw us, picked us up and put “We could hear a broadcast in
Since the picture was published around the world, the unsuspecting heroes have got used to telling their part in the story as historic sites reIsrael’s victory over neighbouring states captured the Gaza Strip and Sinai Peninsula from Egypt, West Bank (including East Jerusalem) from Jordan and Golan
Falsely believing reports Israel was massing troops on the Syrian border, Nasser mobilised his forces along its border with Israel, but was caught by surprise when preemptive Israeli airstrikes on Egyptian Egypt’s air force with few Israeli With air supremacy achieved, further Israeli bombardment se-
Though the paratroopers hold
Nasser however claimed Egypt
have remained friends intrinsically
Persuading Syria and Jordan to attack Israel, Israeli retaliation saw IDF forces seize East Jerusalem,
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“I jumped up like a snake had bitten me in his dentist chair but the pain was soon relieved when dentist told me with tears in his eyes, if we captured the Kotel, I could see him anytime, free for The Israeli Jerusalem Command led by General Uzi Narkis decided against an aerial attack on Ammunition Hill due to nearby civilian Preferring an artillery and ground with elite Jordanian Legionnaires The Third Company of the 66th Battalion, 55th Paratroopers Brigade and a Second Company force fought a four-hour battle that en-
which made us laugh, because we Initially though, his orders were far away from this area of the “I wasn’t scared about going to war, you can’t think that way, you have to do your mission, you just “We were waiting to board planes and parachute jump in the Sinai to capture El-Arish, but Hussein had ordered Jordanian planes to start
“We arrived around midnight in West Jerusalem near a religious neighborhood and during the wait-
Israeli Defence Forces were misinformed about the number of Jordanians defending Ammunition Thirty-six Israeli and 71 Jordani-
“Women brought soldiers coffee and cakes but I could not eat “At some point, a woman came in from a house nearby, because she’d heard about my toothache and told me her husband was a dentist and
Yitzhak has never forgotten the “During the early hours of Tuesday (June 6) we moved towards Ammunition Hill and could hear
“We heard there were casualties combat and many soldiers died or After the battle of Ammunition Hill, Yitzhak’s combat unit went directly to Augusta Victoria HospiThe unit continued on to the Old In the midst of this action, after a two-day battle in East Jerusalem, the 55th Brigade had broken through Lion’s Gate leading to the Old City of Jerusalem and reached The historic moment was not lost on soldiers amidst emotional When Yitzhak and his fellow paratroopers entered Lion’s Gate towards the Western Wall area stones in awe when photographer, David Rubinger, sought permission to take what would become his faRubinger would become the most famous photographer of Israel’s
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Born in Vienna, 1924, he emigrated to Palestine on the Youth Aliya rescue initiative aged 15 afSettling in a Jordan Valley kibbutz, Rubinger served with the Jewish Brigade of the British Army in the
cials to be on the front-line, Rubinger joined the paratroopers, identifying a tight photographic position between the Western Wall and nearby houses a few metres away, Yitzhak and other paratroopers
After his mother died in the Holocaust, a marriage of convenience to a cousin, Anni, enabling her to emigrate to Palestine, lasted over pendence, Rubinger began his photographic career and was working on the Sinai Peninsula during the On June 6, he heard rumours about a possible mission in JerusaSensing the moment, Rubinger failed to board an army helicopter for wounded soldiers but leapt on
Asking permission to take a picture, Rubinger shot the image that Rubinger also took a picture of IDF Chief Rabbi Shlomo Goren on the shoulders of paratroopers blower that is famous in its own right though not to the same acclaim of Rubinger was not that impressed with the paratrooper image when he developed it but duly passed both pictures to the Army as agreed
In the early hours of June 7, Rubinger saw his family, who told him
Through the years, Rubinger bemoaned the fact that his work had been pirated, but the mass distribution made it iconic, which he declared his paratrooper picture “the property of the entire nation”
picture was about his friends that
Jerusalem takes place at Ammuni-
Yitzhak, who lost his wife to cancer, continues to visit the Western Wall, despite his view that it is, in his own words, “more a synagogue than national symbol,” A secular Israeli, alongside fellow Six Day War veterans, he backed a recent campaign by the Women of the Wall about limited
Now a national memorial site, a museum opened in 1975 to tell the story of the battle for Jerusalem
The issue is heavily debated in Israel with Yitzhak vocal in the na-
Looking back at the onset of summer in ‘67, he humbly recognises his place in Israeli cultural
For Yitzhak, seeing the Kotel “There was excitement and it was a victory but I had lost many
of its destination, which happened to be Beersheva where his car was Though exhausted, Rubinger started to drive to Jerusalem, picking up a hitchhiking solider who
The men’s section of the Western Wall
“David (Rubinger) was laying on the ground, asked us to stop, then But there was little time for Yitzhak to dwell on the moment, as news came through that Syria was nounced before he had begun to
Walking through empty streets to Rubinger’s picture was published and newspaper captions at the time claimed the trio was gazing up at the Wall when in fact they were standing with their backs to it parent and remained over the forthIndeed, when Israel marked the Six Day War ten years ago, the photograph served as the media Yitzhak, who entered medical school where he trained as a gynecologist, continued to volunteer for reserve duty in the medical corps Whilst he feels Israel has made mistakes politically since the ’67 war, he has continued to speak about of this period in his life at schools and events sensing a reOne of the most recognised faces in his country, he is referred to as ‘The paratrooper who looked up at And he has been spotted in the One day at the Rockefeller Center in New York when a holocaust survivor greeted him, Yitzhak The three Israeli paratroopers at the Western Wall
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“I’m glad we liberated ancient Jerusalem and the Kotel as it is a special place for the Jewish peo-
for us it’s an insult that people are subject to ultra orthodox rules to touch the Kotel, which we fought very hard for and paid a heavy “We didn’t think it was a synagogue, nor afterward, there is no reason why the Kotel, as holy as it is, can be an ultra orthodox “Everybody should be allowed to pray if he or she feels right to do On Yom Yerushalayim, Israeli’s main memorial ceremony com-
The hill has 182 olive trees signifying the number of Israeli soldiers Yitzhak did not seek a place as a cultural hero but inadvertently be-
“The picture was not about the three of us, though we became “At the time, we did not think this is a moment in history, even though we came to a place the Jewish people had been longing for “I’m glad I took part in liberating the Kotel, an unseen part of Jerusa“It was special but all the IDF soldiers made it available to Jews
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joyofkosher.com INGREDIENTS Chicken • 2 whole chickens (3 to 4 pounds each), bone in, cut into 6 pieces • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • Extra virgin olive oil • ½ cup pomegranate molasses • 2 tablespoons honey • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar • 1 cup chicken broth • • • 3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Freekeh • 1 cup freekeh • 2 cups water or chicken broth • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • parsley • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or pinch of dried thyme • ¼ cup raisins • 2 teaspoons honey • Garnish: pomegranate arils,
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1. Preheat oven to 205°C. 2. Arrange chicken pieces in large Dutch oven or casserole dish. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Roast chicken in a 205°C oven for 20 minutes. 3. In a small bowl, whisk pomegranate molasses, honey, vinegar, and water or broth together. Add shallots, garlic, and thyme. Set aside. 4. While chicken is roasting, place freekeh and water or broth into a small saucepot over medium heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the level of the water is even 5. Pour pomegranate mixture over chicken and continue roasting for 20 minutes more. 6. Season cooked and steamed freekeh with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add parsley, thyme, raisins, and honey. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. 7. Transfer freekeh to a large serving platter. Arrange chicken on top of freekeh, then spoon pan juices over chicken. Garnish with parsley and pomegranate arils.
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Chocolate Coating: • brown sugar • ¼ cup sugar • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk • 1 tablespoon vegan butter or coconut oil • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
PREPARATION Pareve Salted Caramel: 1. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, sugar, salt, and almond milk. Simmer over medium heat until sugars dissolve, then increase the heat to medium-high. 2. Stirring often, let mixture boil, until it registers between 120°C to 135°C on a candy thermometer. 3. Remove from heat and stir in vegan butter or coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Pour into a heatproof container and set aside.
Apple Pops: • 3 apples, stems removed • Pareve Salted Caramel • Chocolate Coating • Garnish: sprinkles, mini candies, pumpkin seeds, chopped nuts, and chocolate chips
Chocolate Coating: 1. Place chocolate in a double boiler over medium-low saucepan with an inch of water. Choose a shallow bowl, so that water from the pan does not touch the bottom of bowl. 2. Melt chocolate. Stir it occasionally to prevent it from burning. 3. Once chocolate is melted, remove from heat. Add vegan butter or coconut oil and stir into warm chocolate to melt.
Chocolate Coating: 1. Slice apples across into ¼-inch thick slices. Leave out the center section as it contains the core and seeds. You should get about 4 to 5 slices from each apple. Insert a popsicle or lollipop stick into apple slices and set aside. 2. When you are ready to dip and decorate, pat apple slices dry and dip into caramel or chocolate. Drizzle with caramel or chocolate, and decorate with sprinkles, chopped nuts, candies, or pumpkin seeds. 3. Place decorated apple pops on parchment paper lined pan, and place in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes to set chocolate and caramel. Cut apples have a lot of water content and will start to weep quickly, so we recommend eating them as soon as they’re set.
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planning stages of the house the owner decided they didn’t want that wall, all they would have to do is rub out the line on the blueprint corresponding to that wall. The wall would be removed, noise and mess free! So too Rosh Hashana, it’s the day that we can edit the blueprint for the following year. Our prayers and our actions can change the blueprint, and rub out
BY R AARON STROH LEEDS KOLLEL It’s Friday 14th July. As I contemplate what to write for the Jewish Weekly’s Rosh Hashanah supplement, disturbing news from the BBC comes in. Doubly disturbing. “3 Palestinians killed by Israeli soldiers, 2 Israeli policemen were wounded”. cause I knew this meant there was another terror attack in Jerusalem where Israelis would have been
killed. Secondly, because of the distorted way that this report was broadcast. Unfortunately, my suspicions the real story shortly after. But it got me thinking… Looking back over the past year, so many things have happened in the UK alone Westminster, Manchester, London Bridge, Grenfell, Finsbury Park etc. Of course in the aftermath of these tragic events we must ensure we have better security and
that people aren’t surrounded by combustible cladding, but is there a message for us here? Let’s picture the following scenario for a minute - If someone were to throw a stick at a dog, the dog may attack and pounce on the stick. But why? It wasn’t the stick! It was the person who threw it! The Talmud tells us that in the period of time coming up to Mashiach and the ultimate redemption, the face of the generation will be like that of a dog. Just like a dog will attack the stick
rather than the perpetrator, so too when tragic events happen, people will pounce on the events without paying any attention to the One orchestrating the world and the events that happen within it. Rosh Hashana is an amazing ish year, the day in which the blueprint of the year to come is drawn. Imagine someone wanted to remove a wall from their home, they would have to bring in the builders who would do so amidst lots of noise and mess. If, however, in the
pencilled in. So, this Rosh Hashana, let’s look back over the last year. Let’s take a message from the events that have happened, and realise there is a greater power orchestrating them for a reason. Let’s not be like the dog that attacks the stick and ignores the one throwing it. Finally, let’s utilise this Rosh Hashana to pray a heartfelt prayer to Hashem, that in the coming year we are able to do His will in the right manner. Through this may we all merit that the blueprint for the year ahead should be a beautiful picture of a happy sweet new year. Shana Tova!
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previous year, our misdeeds, our misdemeanors, our missed opportunities. We could easfear and dread at this prospect, yet seeing as we are a positively minded people and we are always optimistic by nature it’s important that we take the happiness of Shabbat with us into the Selichot experience. And that is why they are called Selichot which means ‘forgiveness’. Before the services even commence we are looking forward to a
Parshat Nitzavim - Vayelech Why do Selichot always start on a Saturday night? This coming Motzei Shabbat in Ashkenazi circles we will be commencing our season of Selichot. Until medieval times, Selichot were recited just before Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. From that time onwards in Sefardi circles, Selichot would commence from the beginning of Elul and go all the way through until Yom Kippur. In the Ashkenazi world we follow the opinion of the Rama in the Shulchan Aruch
that we start Selichot at least four days before Rosh Hashana and we go all the way through until Yom Kippur. In addition, the Selichot must start on a Saturday night, that’s in order to standardise the practice, so that people will always know that Selichot start on Motzei Shabbat, every year. It starts on Saturday night, but why Saturday night - it could start on any night? The Terumat Hadeshen explains that we want to take the Oneg Shabbat, the pleasure and the joy of the Shabbat with us into our Selichot penitential prayer experience. That’s because
favourable outcome. When you come to think of it that’s the rationale behind the title Yom Kippur: it’s on Yom Kippur that G-d sits in judgement, our fate will be sealed for the coming year and, in the midst of that day Sameach! The Torah calls it Yom Hakippurim, Day of Atonement, because we are already looking forward to a favourable outcome of the day. It’s not like Tisha’ah B’av which is a sad day, a black day for us. On Yom Kippur we wear white clothes, as a symbol of purity and of happiness. So therefore, as we now enter into our period of the High Holy days we pray that the Almighty will indeed bless us with Selichot, that we will be forgiven for our errors and misdemeanors of the past year, that we will have a true Yom Hakippurim, a Day of Atonement, so that together with the whole world around us, the year 5778 will give us a year of peace, of unity, of happiness, of prosperity and security for one and all. Shabbat Shalom.
Ellul Watch
As we near the great and Awesome Day of Judgement, it is common practice to take HaNefesh’(‘An account of the soul’).
precious time each day before we turn in for the night, to do a quick mental review of our actions, we can judge ourselves to see if we are heading in the right direction
or not. With so much hanging in the balance this Rosh Hashanah, with potential nuclear wars on the horizon amongst all sorts of potential other things, perhaps a quick assesment of our current spiritual status might not be such a bad thing after all as we approach the time of repentance.
Tehillim
Psalm 22
This week’s Tehillim is for a refuah shelemah for Rabbi Herman - Meir Yitzchok Shmuel ben Genendel
The deer is especially devoted to its mate, and indeed the animal enjoys much fame across Scripture! Many times they are referenced, such as the famous line which has become a wellknown and much loved song, “Kayal that longs for the brook of water, so my soul longs for you, O Hashem.” Our Psalm opens with reference to the much loved animal, with the words “Ayelet Hashachar,” referring to a radiant deer. In the same way that the dawn (Shachar) continues to
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that as long as he “commits to G-d”, he will be “rescued and delivered.” Fittingly, we end this week’s Psalm with reference to Rosh Hashanah. The last verse contains the phrase “Zerah Yaavdenu… Nolad, the seed of those who serve Him, will be counted to Hashem forever.” This is a reference to the righteous people who serve Him during their lifetimes, showing them that they will merit to rejoice with G-d after Mashiach comes. “The Meiri” explains that this theme follows the Rosh Hashanah davening during Mussaph. We start by saying “Uvchein tein Pachdecha, instil your awe upon your works…,” we then progress to “Uvuchein tein kavod, instil your Glory...,” and we end with “veyagido lecha…, they will relate your praise at the end of days, when Mashiach arrives.” In the same way that the prayers of Rosh Hashanah give us hope of a bright and everlasting future, may we all merit to be written in the book of life for a Happy and Healthy Sweet New Year.
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ASK THE RABBI Looking for answers? Send your question to asktherabbi@thejewishweekly.com Going Nuts about Nuts Dear Rabbi, I am invited to a friend’s house for
only a quarter. The bus company realities and generate a greater awareness within oneself. When cus your mind on its representation and whether consciously or
asked if I can bring something and whether she was allergic and she
aiming a little higher – to be a head or a leader in your own right and setting. When you eat the pomegranate your mind is drawn toward the greater responsibility incumbent upon you as Jew; just
never miss it.” When his stop came he paused momentarily at the door then handed the quarter to the driver saying, “Here. You gave me too much change.” The driver looked at him with a smile: “You’re the ing a lot of thinking about going to services again and contemplating
own research I’ve learnt that this nut has the same numerical value ing to eat the nuts then I am going Isn’t that taking religion over the of superstition? Marcus Dear Marcus,
ing good deeds. By the same token when you are conscious at having to avoid nuts – and appreciate the underlying reason, then it is that very awareness which will link your thinking process to being more alert as to the avoidance of misdeed. Needless to say, there is also a deeper mystical dimension to many of these rituals, but that is beyond the scope of this column.
tra change on purpose just to see what you would do. See you in Shul on Shabbat Rabbi!” bus, he grabbed hold of the nearest pole for support and said aloud to a yid for a quarter!”
to determine something that speaks uniquely to your soul and look to enhance that in your life in the coming year. When the High of the Holydays inclined to make excuses; remember: success only occurs when your dreams get bigger than your excuses. Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Just take a moment and make it perfect. And even if you lack the self-belief in being able to do great things, that’s also OK. Just do whatever smaller things but in a great way. Wishing you and all readers
a truly happy, healthy and prosperous year ahead. May all our dreams come true!
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I Need a Resolution Dear Rabbi,
And yet, you will dip your apple, your challah and whatever else into the honey in the hope of having a sweet New Year. Like the Tesco bees are going to work their magic for you and make the year go smoothly. Perhaps, if you (that’s the one where the bees have little black yarmulkes on their heads) then you’re guaranteed an even sweeter year. What about
Wanting another A Dear Rabbi,
I know this might sound trite, but I am spiration for a it should come
once before and scored an A on another one!
to ensure you get propelled from the mailroom and into the boss’s
Malkie
don’t become CEO, can you sue
Dear Malkie,
in, but being pointed in the right direction
Dear Myer, have eaten pomegranate on Rosh Hashanah in the past, which you will have been told contains 613 seeds symbolising the mitzvoth of the Torah – in order to enhance you’re one of those cynics who actually counted the seeds and found one who did that, but to his credit he didn’t reject the custom henceforth. He simply decided he would cut 95 mitzvoth out of his life. Hooey is only a subjective analysis based on what appeals to your sensibility and what doesn’t. The bottom line however remains that Judaism is replete with custom and ritual that is associated with body language, symbolism etc.
know you got an A. Thanks for telling me! Let’s rephrase shall we. “We” got an A. Kiddush Hashem is a foremost Jewish principle. Wherever a Jew goes – whatever a Jew does – everything a Jew says – he/she has the very real ability to enhance the image of Judaism and by extension G-d, in the equation. Take the following true anecdote as a perfect example: A new Rabbi joined a small community in Texas. He found himself on a bus one day and discovered that the driver had given
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Whereas much of the cheaper jewellery available today is made with thin elastic strings, Naomi’s designs have the advantage that they’re done on thicker string, using beads with thicker holes, which ensures a longer lasting product, which is an important factor in the insists on avoiding plastic beads; most of the time she uses glass ones and thereby produces lovely
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Diary of a Jewish Estate Agent BY WILLIAM SUSMAN
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As I walk into shul and take my seat – near the back to allow me some deep contemplation space and time – I notice in the women’s gallery that it again resembles Royal Ascot with all their new hats and headgear. of year and whilst the hats, with feathers, bows and all are noticed, cance. This is exactly the same principle we strive to achieve when photographing a property. It is true to say that the photos for your property when you are marketing it should be like a catwalk for your house to parade itself and get the attention you crave to Preparing your property for marketing should be taken as seriously as you prepare for the New Year or any other Yom Tov – you (or your home help) clean the house, you lay your table beautifully and ‘stage’ your home ready for it’s guests. you are trying to sell your home. First impressions count. Before you even show anyone it is important to agree with your agent how you will prepare the house for marketing. Please do not be you remove the 257 pictures of your grandchildren, or works of art by your kids magnetically clinging to your American fridge freezer. It is the fridge freezer that will help to sell the house, not the budding Pippa Picasso or Robbie Rembrandt. Remember that the agent really has your interests at heart – they want to work with you to get the house looking its best for marketing. They get a lovely house to market and potentially earn their fee and you get a quicker and hopefully So back to the catwalk that are your property details – it really is true to say that a picture says a thousand words. Getting great pic-
We see so many examples of pictures that quite frankly belong in the Chamber of Horrors at Madame Tussauds and not on the internet on the ever popular property portals. Really the focus of your lovely kitchen should not be the bin – that you will be taking with you anyhow! Andy Donaldson stumbled across a variety of awful estate agent pictures while looking for result of that he produced a book Terrible Estate Agent Photos. Those photos include this house with an interesting downstairs bathroom – its in the utility cupboard with a precariously placed washing machine above it. Then there is the kitchen that has an outdoor garden table and chairs complete with parasol. Or how about the house with four front doors Or the modern take on the
property whether they are living in it or investing in it. So when you are sitting in shul pondering the
how well the football season has started then here are a few pointers to make you look like the property expert everyone wants to be. slightly but this was on the back of modest rises from the previous two months. The annual rate at which prices have been rising is now just
next topic to talk about with your neighbour after you have discussed
is consistent with the signs of cooling in the housing market and the wider economy. The market is set to continue to stagnate for at least another year due to the shortage of homes for sale and to some extent we need to be grateful for this as it is this which is underpinning values and preventing house price falls. The good news is that house prices are Good news for the revenue though! Stamp duty revenue hit an
a good chance that the seller will give you the opportunity to match the increased bid. Word of warning, beware when selling and completing the Property Information Form. A couple from Newcastle failed to disclose and as a result are now being sued by the new owners who want the contract rescinded, their money back and compensation. How did the new owners know that it had on the sellers Facebook page and two years previously. Moral, don’t lie on your sellers forms and be careful what you post on Facebook! ons are now “millionaires” as a result of the rise in property prices. Wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year and well over the Fast.
Beware of gazumping which is currently on the rise. This is
Everyone loves to talk about
one buyer, only to reject it later
your summer holidays, your children’s academic achievements and
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someone else. This is happening due to the shortage of properties and shows the desperate level people will go to in order to secure the property of their dreams. As a buyer you need minimise the chance of this happening to you. You can use exclusivity or lock-out agreements, these can be hard to negotiate so best to meet with the seller and build a rapport. Best advice of all is just to get moving fast and show them you are keen and committed, get your mortgage application completed within a day of agreeing the deal and get a survey booked. Keep in touch constantly with the agent and the seller as communication is everything. You need to do everything to minimise the chances of this happening to you. If the worst should happen and you get gazumped if you have a good rapport then at least there is
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Roy Hodgson has taken over at Crystal Palace
Liverpool’s Sadio Mane was the subject of a controversial red card over the weekend
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Salford Blue Jays CC fell just short of winning promotion as they lost on the penultimate ball Winning the toss gave Captain Rob Dietz a headache and his de-
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1,067 Jewish teens enjoy a summer of education and fun in Israel BY DAVID SAFFER
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Israel Experience tours trekked over 25,000km during the summer. Ten movements from the ‘Class of 2017’ including Bnei Akiva, Ezra, and Tribe took part in schemes organised by the Jewish Agency and supported by UJIA. Criss-crossing the length and breadth of Israel a total of 1,067 sixteen-yearolds enjoyed a plethora of action packed activities. Participants visited historic sites of Jewish significance, met Israelis from all walks of life and learnt about the history of Zionism. They also put in 1,800 hours volunteering and engaged in informal education across the country. “Israel Tour is critical for three central reasons,” said Michael We-gier, CEO UJIA. “It connects young British Jews to the people of Israel, it strengthens their attachment to Jewish civilisation and it builds lifelong friendships with peers. “Together with our partnership with Jewish youth movements and
ments and organisations is the bedrock of our Israel engagement work.” “Israel tour does happen every year but we mustn’t take it for granted,” added Debra Green, UJIA Israel Experience head of programmes. “At a time when young people have a different relationship to Israel than previous generations we need to make sure we are offering each person the chance to forge a truly personal connection and the wide array of youth movements make this possible.” For participants, tour has a deep impact on their Jewish identity. “Tour was an amazing experience, I am more connected to Israel and really enjoyed making new friends,” said Jade Susman. “Going to Yad Vashem was particularly special because I had a connection as my great grandmother survived the Holocaust so it was really emotional.
“The Western Wall was also special and hikes were challenging but enjoyable.” “I appreciate the country more and what people went through for the State of Israel,” said Yasmin Smith, who particularly liked visiting the Knesset and canoeing. “Tour is about making sure you get as involved as possible because the time goes very quickly and you don’t want to miss out on anything.” “I now know the meaning of the history of the Jewish people,” commented Xenia Towers. “I saw so many things I did not expect and there were many highlights especially going to the Western Wall and Dead Sea. “Tour is a chance to have the time of your life and is a once in a lifetime experience.” For participants visiting Jerusalem and The Western Wall is always a priority. Another outstanding outing in the capital city is the City of David water tunnels tour. From Haifa and the Bahai Gardens to Daliyat al-Karmel, the largest Druze population in Israel, there is plenty to take in. “Connection is something I have learned a lot about on tour,” said Roni Altman. “Whereas visiting my own connection, exploring the Bahai Gardens and Druze hospitality helped me better understand
other connections to Israel, as well as my own.” Groups visited numerous commemorative sites. “I was moved to learn about the inspirational stories of the Holocaust and about those who survived and those who help to save so many,” said Zoe Rosenberg. “Tour has not changed my view on Israel, as I already knew it was a strong country, but I did see and understand some of the hard things Israelis have to live with on a daily basis.” Zoe added that rafting down the Jordan River, climbing Masada and sleeping under the stars at Gadna were really enjoyable. Participants travel south to the Negev for an overnight Bedouin experience and hike up Masada to see the sunrise. They also visit the Dead Sea. At Sde Boker, groups hear about
Ben-Gurion’s impact on Israeli history. And aside from hiking opportunities, teens visit Rosh Hanikra on the border between Israel and Lebanon where they hear about the history between the two nations. “It was surreal to be looking over into Lebanon and learning about the history, especially in an area ago,” noted Millie Bard. Journeying to Mount Meron offers spectacular views of the Golan, Galilee and Hula Valley, whilst the ancient city of Tzfat, one of the holiest cities in Israel, is always popular. “It was interesting to see how together and to hear other people’s views on what Judaism means to them,” commented Sam Steinberg. Away from history, fun times are never far away especially when it comes kayaking down the Jordan River where groups brave rapids and a banana boat ride on Lake Kinneret. Leadership workshops also take place to develop teamwork challenges. But history is a key objective in terms of educational aims and to learn about the lives and pay respect to Yitzchak Rabin, IDF soldiers and Theodore Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism. Groups revel in bustling Tel
moments. “There was an atmosphere around the group throughout the whole day but my favourite part was the Havdalah service, it was so spiritual,” said Letitia Ross. Tour might be over for this year but plans are already afoot for the ‘Class of 2018’.
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Parshat Nitzavim-Vayelech This week we have a double portion. In Parshat Nitzavim, Moshe tells the Jewish people some very important things that we should learn. Jewish Unity - Every single person in the world is important to Hashem and he explains the importance of unity and looking after our fellow Jew. The Future Redemption However, one day they will realise their wrong doings and turn to Hashem, who will bring them back to the land of Israel. At this time, everyone will only want to do good and there will be no more evil in the world. This is called the time of Mashiach, the future redemption. The Torah is Achievable - It often feels very hard to keep all the laws in the Torah as there are so many things we must do and so many we shouldn’t do, but Hashem told us to keep the Torah because we really can! Free choice - There is good and bad in the world and the Torah tells us the good path to follow, but we need to make the choice to be good. So make the right choice- choose Torah!
START Can you help Benjy and Sarah reach the Torah?
In Parshat Vayelech we hear about the last day of Moshe’s life. He passed away at exactly 120 years old, as he died the same day he was born which was the 7th of Adar. Moshe knew he will not be able to enter into the land of Israel and he gives over the leadership to Yehoshuah (Joshua). He then Moshe tells them to read from this Torah scroll once in every seven years on the festival of Sukkot. This will be in the year after Shemittah (Hakhel), when everyone will gather together in the Beis Hamikdash (Holy temple) and hear the King read from the Torah. The Parshah ends with telling us that although there will be times when the Jews will turn away from Hashem and the Torah, eventually, them or their children will turn back to Torah and it will never truly be forgotten.
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2 cup milk chocolate melts 145 g smooth peanut butter 200 g white marshmallows 1 1/2 cup icing sugar
• 400 g Jersey caramels • 1/2 cup double cream • 1/2 cup peanuts
Method: 1. 2. Put 1 cup of the chocolate melts plus 3 tablespoons of the peanut butter into a heatproof bowl. Put it in the microwave for one minute, mix it and then heat it for another 20 seconds. 3. Pour the mixture into a pan and heat freeze until set. 4. Place marshmallow’s in a clean bowl and microwave for about a minute or until melted add in ¼ cup peanut butter and the icing sugar and stir 5. Stir the marshmallow mixture with a wooden spoon until it all combines to 6. 7. Melt the caramel and cream in a pan over a medium heatuntil its all smooth and mixed together. Pour onto the sticky marshmallow layer. Freeze until set. 9. Melt the remaining peanut butter in the microwave. Pour the melted chocolate over the set caramel layer. 10. Put in the fridge for about 15 minutes, or until set, then cut into bars and eat!
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Confessions of a spoon
r By Chaya Sandle
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very year he faithfully did his duty. Never wavering, never straying from his post, never even tempted to betray his sacred duty. No matter how hard the job, Harvey never gave up. He strained under the weight of the honey under his back and he would not sink in. He resisted the pull of the sticky goo pulling him in and remained upright. He was a loyal spoon. From the speciality spoon division, honey regiment, he had arrived
old spoon. Many years of service had Harvey seen. His once eager brilliance had rusted and he could use a polish truth be told. It was many years since he had earned his SS (stainless steel) stamp. The letters were faded. He was a ex-spoon. He was a spoon replaced. He was a spoon rejected and thrown away. He was an angry spoon. He was a spoon that was going to get revenge.
been a struggle to contain his excitement on the
the sweet surprise of all the other cutlery, Harvey
was open he had leaped out, giving his family quite shock. Since then, he resigned never to scare them, to stand by their side and serve them faithfully. He was a good spoon. Balanced and l ightw ei ght, the Hirshes didn’t know what they had done before he came into their lives. He never stole a lick of honey, he never collapsed from exhaustion and he never, ever
wings and proclaimed himself the wise sage who
of Rosh Hashanah. Field work was long and tough and usually included spending a night in
“Were you ever nervous before you were
into the drawer and Harvey pulled out, after only a few hours! Sucked straight into the action
ago, I used to tremble and quake before the High Holy days, when I would be called upon for active duty, but I have seen many cutlery come and go and many a seeming disaster turn out to be nothing. The Hirshes are great. You
they taught you theory, the textbooks, I’m teaching you real life, the Hirshes. Now smile and listen out for Josh’s jokes, they’ll tempt you “Ooh no, I don’t want to go to Cutlary Clink,
table was set, and the jug would give some inspirational speech) he barely had time to process. What had he done? he been young and idealistic once? Hadn’t
Until now he had thought he was doing the right thing. But now he knew with certainty what
around in the honey pot for him. He was an
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Parasha Nitzavim - Vayelech In a Nutshell This week we read a double portion. In parshat Netzavim are some of the most fundamental principles of Judaism. The unity of Israel: We stand together with every Jew, young, old, the water drawer to the wood cutter. The future redemption: Moshe warns the Jewish people of the exile, that they will scatter around the world
and abandon G-d’s laws but prophesises that G-d will gather them together in the end and bring them to the land of their forefathers.
Freedom of choice: G-d gave us the gift of free choice. We can choose between good and bad, and we choose to keep the Torah.
leadership to Yehoshua and concludes writing the Torah in a scroll which he entrusts to the Levites to look after in the Ark.
The practicality of Torah: We can all keep the Torah’s mitzvahs if we try. He tells them, ‘ It is not in Heaven…It is not across the sea..Rather, it is very close to you, in your mouth, in your heart, that you may do it.’
In the next portion, Parshat Vayelech we recount what happened to Moshe on his last day on earth. He tells the people, ‘I am one hundred and twenty years old today.’ ‘I can no longer enter into the Holy Land.’ He gives over the
The mitzvah of Hak’hel (“gather”) is given. Once in seven years, during the festiof the shemittah cycle all of the Jewish people should come together at the Beit Hamikdash (Holy Temple)
in Jerusalem, where the king should read to them from the Torah. Vayelech ends with the prediction that the people of Israel will stray from their covenant with G d, causing Him to hide His face from them, but also with the promise that the words of the Torah “shall not be forgotten out of the mouths of their descendants.”
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TROPICAL GREEN DETOX SMOOTHIE This green detox smoothie recipe is loaded with a ton of antioxidants, vitamin-rich greens and tastes refreshing and delicious. Thanks to the natural sweetness from the pineapple and green grapes AND the refreshing zing from the lemon and ginger, it doesn’t taste like you are drinking all those greens. Just whiz those four ingredients together for a healthy, tasty treat.
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SKINNY ORANGE DREAM This refreshing smoothie tastes wonderful and it’s full of Vitamin-C. Add three oranges, vanilla soy milk and add sweeteners to taste.
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BLUEBERRY BLACKBERRY KALE SMOOTHIE
This great tasting and refreshing smoothie is not only packed with a ton of anti-oxidants from the berries, it’s also got a sneaky serving of kale which you can’t taste at all (pinky swear). Combine Wild Blueberries, Strawberries, Red Raspberries, Mango and some seeds of your choice for an extra crunch.
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News Bites GRANDMOTHER WAKES UP TO FIND TOWN TAKEN OVER BY COWS
OLYMPIC GAMES: PARIS & LA TO HOST 2024 & 2028 Paris and Los Angeles have been named as hosts of the 2024 and 2028 summer Games respectively by the International Olympic Committee. Both cities had wanted to host the 2024 event, before LA agreed to wait an extra four years after the
This is the upsetting scene which greeted a 61-yearold grandmother when she opened her curtains on Sunday morning. Instead of a sleepy street with people wandering on their way to the shops, Janis Wilson saw 40 cows walking
IOC made guarantees on funding. The Paris Games, which had fallen short with bids for 2008 and 2012, will mark 100 years since it was last held in the French capital. Los Angeles hosted it in 1932 and 1984.
across her neighbours’ gardens, bumping into cars causing general havoc attended, where they helped to ensure all the cows were one was injured.
FINN THE DOG IS RUNNING FOR MAYOR IN CANADIAN CITY
STORM AILEEN: WINDS BRING TRAVEL DISRUPTION If you feel politics is devoid of leaders with enough bite to get Strong winds have caused travel and cancellations, but services now things done, then maybe this Cadisruption and power cuts across seem to be returning to normal. nadian city has the answer. parts of the country. On its website, National Rail said falling trees and large branches, cattle dog, is running for mayor of this season, has now eased away power cuts and debris blown onto St John’s in Newfoundland. but caused problems on rail routes But although he announced his and left thousands without power candidacy through a campaign overnight. video, sadly, Finn’s name won’t appear on the ballot paper on Sep74mph hit Mumbles Head in tember 26. south Wales, with southern parts Instead, it was a stunt by his of northern England and the north owner Glenn Redmond, an animal trainer and stunt performer. Lorry drivers and motorcyclists In fact, Finn is no stranger to the were warned of the risk of being camera having appeared in the hit blown over. movie Maudie and TV show ReThroughout the morning, rail public of Doyle before. travellers faced slower journeys Glenn believes his campaign
video, created by Garry Smyth, draws attention to issues such as potholes and snow clearing. He told the Toronto Sun: “Finn’s a tireless worker. All cattle dogs are. He’s my buddy more so than
Dear Agony Uncle Joey
KEEP CALM
I really like to listen to music loudly at home but my parents get really annoyed with me because they say it disturbs them. If I turn it down, I don’t enjoy it that much and can’t hear it well anyway because all my siblings are making a noise. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks,
Dear Sammy,
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It’s so nice that you enjoy listening to music, its great for the soul! I must say however, that because my friends’s choice of music is very different to mine, when they play it loudly it can also make my ears ring! Fortunately, I’ve discovered a fabulous solution for you! You can buy cordless headphones for most modern music systems, which are plugged in
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via a USB port and you can move around wherever you’d like to, whether its inside or outside and still be able to listen to your favourite tunes. Try not to make the volume too high, as it can lead to hearing loss. Check out different prices online, to get the best offer! I hope this will be a great help to you and that you can continue listening to all your tunes. Uncle Joey.
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Q) Did your hear about the man with a broken left arm and broken left leg? A) Don’t worry he’s “ALRIGHT” now!
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Q) Why did the school kids eat their homework? A) Because their teacher told them it was a piece of cake!
(Answers at the bottom of page upside down) A) Because he
1. What room do ghosts avoid? Who’s there? Shofar. Shofar who? Shofar so good!
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letter word. What am I?
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BY CHAYA SANDLER Why does it always rain heavily and you think like, it’s gonna rain all day and I’m gonna be drenched and my hair is gonna be ruined and uch today will be horrible- I’m wearing black! And then when you have your funeral appropriate attire on, the sun wakes up and decides to party? Whatever, anyway, let me get to the point, I’m a bit rubbish at that, I go on and on and on and never even notice that my point is getting- oh. There I go again. The point was or is perhaps, grammar, not my bestie, that this was the weather that fateful day. Oooh, atmospheric, I like that one. So I was merrily contemplating all kinds of weird weather conundrums, when I got home and found the door hanging ajar. Not wide open like we’d just been robbed, but creepily not closed, as if someone had gone in and just didn’t have the energy to close the door properly. Spooky, right? Ever sometimes get a sense of foreboding, premonition type feelings? I went in gingerly and found everyone My grandmother had died. So, we deal with our grief, have a funeral and move on, right? Well apparently it turned out that we call the Rabbi. The Rabbi. Kind of a shock when your parents hadn’t bothered to mention that you were Jewish. There I was, standing beside my Grandmothers grave and a Rabbi is saying psalms and talking about what an amazing person she was….. what a good Jew she was. I didn’t want to distress my mother when her mother had just died, but I couldn’t contain myself. After the funeral, I asked her what on earth was going on. When I say ask, it may have been slightly more confrontational then that. We kind of argued. A lot. I don’t
remember everything that was said, or maybe I don’t want to. I don’t really know why I care. Why was it so important to me? Whatever, basically I may have sort of stormed out answers from people who aren’t conniving liars. And so I ended up here. Why am I here? I don’t know. I just….. needed somewhere to go and you were the Rabbi at the funeral and I guess a Rabbi knows a bit more than I do. About what? I don’t know, answers I guess. I don’t know what answers, just answers! What is that supposed to mean?!.....are you going to sit there until I answer you? Don’t nod at me like that! What?! Just nod normally, oh my gosh this is so ridiculous! Rosh Hashanah? What’s that? You mean, new year, new start type of thing? I like that. Wait, I can change everything? Be anything I want? Wait, what? Um, let me get this straight. Correct me if I’m wrong… you’re telling me that this Rosh Hashanah thing is like a new Creation and me, but only a new me, like I can’t suddenly gain a gorgeous singing voice or a smart brain. Cool, so how do I tap into that? What?? I am not praying for hours in a synagogue. No. No way. I am listening, but all I can hear is the sound of my brain snoring!
Stop staring at me like that, it’s worse than your nods! ----------------------------------------------------Mali walked straight past the Rabbi’s house. She did want to go in, she had accepted his invita-
and they began to debate. Half an hour later, Mali’s cheeks rivalled the sunset when she realised how long – and loudly- she had been arguing. ly Jewish, you ask a lot of
cided to circle the block. For the 3rd time. Ever since the bombshell two weeks earlier of her apparent Jewishness, Mali had felt uneasy. Like there was this void she had never known existed dormant within her, and now it had become a black hole, sucking all else into it and demanding to be sated. she want to know more about being Jewish? She almost wished she had never found out. Maybe. And maybe not. But maybe yes. So she turned around and rang the bell. Well, that was a faux-pas. Still, at least the Rabbi was nice about it. “Dip the apple in the honey…” A little girl, 4, perhaps 5 years old, with bouncy chocolate curls , in a little pink and red dress with pretty white shoes, was running around singing the ditty. How could dipping an apple in honey make a difference to anything?! Mali realised a second too late that she had spoken out loud. The Rabbi smiled
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make it even more Jewish and eat as well?” They all stood up for something called Kiddush, which sounded like Japanese to Mali, and so she tuned out. Her mind wandered, peacefully this time. A pleasant meander in the sunshine rather than a stomp through a monsoon. “Dip the apple in the honey…” She was dipping her toes into something new and wasn’t yet sure if she liked the sensation or not. Dip the apple in the honey and sweeten a year….. Mali had never liked honey. Too sweet, too troublesome, too sickly. Once, when she was 3, she had climbed onto the side, yanked open the cupboard and by the time her mother discovered her, she had slurped up an entire bottle. She spent the entire night throwing up. Never again had she ever touched honey. Too troublesome, but if eaten correctly, maybe it New year, new start. I can be anything. I can even be a honey person. THE END
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W oman of W orth Brenda Goldberg and Miriam Wolinsky This week the Jewish Weekly is highlighting the achievements of not one, but two Women of Worth. Both Brenda Goldberg and Miriam Wolinsky have been given the Woman of the Year award in recognition of their voluntary work through the Woodside Park Synagogue. Brenda and Miriam and have been members of Woodside Park Synagogue for many years, and they are actively involved in many Brenda has been responsible for running the ‘Woodside Park Cares’ welfare group for over 2 chesed organisation which provides informal care and members of the community rely on the group for help with transportation to and from shopping, and for some who are house-bound, Brenda also arranges for members of the ‘Woodside Park Cares’ also organises monthly tea parties on which are hosted at a community bring people together, and to engage with members who may not necessarily come to shul regularly, but still want to be organises a ring-around of elder synagogue members to ensure that they are well, and honey cake will be delivered to senior members of the community
moved to the area after getting in organising the community lunches that take places at the synagogue including Shabbat
grew up being very community so we were always involved
with Danielle Brull, who is the chair of the ‘Ladies of busy, and helping others gives Woodside Park committee’, they are responsible for organising Brenda and Miriam both were catering, decorating the room, very humbled to receive the and arranging the tables for these award, but are very grateful to be given such an honour by their to help in this way, and when people have a good time, that makes it all worthwhile in her people get in touch with you after an event and tell you what
this award, and don’t know what very nice to be appreciated and holiday, when she was made
Miriam is also involved in the service committee, which meets throughout the year, often before and suggestions from the women within the community about the synagogue follow services, and is the female equivalent of the Chatanim awards received by two male members of the
nominated for this award is
involved in these organisations, and feel they are worthwhile causes, which often do not get the support or recognition they deserve for what
Miriam Wolinsky
working part time for the past 8
Military Museum as a trustee, Nominations for the award are and also on the council of the put forward anonymously by members of the community, with housing organisations to with the synagogue’s honorary running the awards for many years, and recipients are invited to a lunch held at the synagogue in their honour on Shemini
Brenda is helped by the rest of her team, and recognises how hard everyone works to make it Volunteers really do make the having grown up in a religious household, her and her family were always very connected
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Brenda Goldberg
now very much involved in liked that it felt like much more the Woodside Park community, of a provincial congregation who both Brenda and Miriam are really looked after, and cared for Brenda, originally hales from both believe that the community spirit of the Woodside Park congregation is something very
honoured to be given this award, and really delighted to be sharing the honour with Brenda, who works so hard within the community are very connected and there are lots of volunteers at the shul helping out on so many synagogue, both women are also volunteers many of the activities
Both Brenda and Miriam issues relating to welfare that believe that volunteering is someone may see, are fed back very important, and that it is to Brenda and if necessary, those that are being helped but is also very rewarding for the
Miriam’s involvement with WPS began when she
give grants for people in need of housing across
Debra Morris, the Chairman of Weekly how pleased she was that Brenda and Miriam had and Miriam both donate many hours of their time in a very quiet and unassuming way to really deserve their awards for what they have done for our community, and the wider know them both, and they truly
Newcastle to a community like
If you would like to nominate a ‘Woman Of Worth’ to be featured on this page then please email micaela@thejewishweekly.com
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TIPS & TRICKS – HONEY, I ATE THE HONEY Jewish Weekly aims to source the most genius, time saving and useful hacks for you every week, so watch this space! Whilst most people will be dipping apple into their honey and praying for a sweet new year, here are some other interesting ways to use it… •
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As the weather starts to get colder, your lips may get dry or cracked, why not smear some honey on them at night, and wake up with a super sweet smile. Try this handy combination to help with eczema. Make a paste combining equal measures of honey and cinnamon. Apply to the face, avoiding eyes or affected skin areas, leave for around 5 minutes, and then wash it off.
• milk, tea or even water, and add a spoonful of honey. You’ll be sleeping soundly in no time. •
Before you head off to the gym, have a spoonful of honey to help you go that extra mile on the treadmill and help rejuvenate you.
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If you have had too much good food over yom tov, then have a spoonful or two of honey to counteract indigestion!
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BY MICAELA BLITZ Some of the things in the box were pretty random. Old tickets from theme parks, the theatre, train journeys. I am not even sure why I kept them. There were books of my teenrhymes about school, friends and my sisters. I wouldn’t ever tell them, but when I was younger, I thought that they were the coolest, people ever. Most of the poems were very cringeworthy reading them back now, but at the time I felt it was a great way to express myself. There were some diaries aswell, which must have been from when I was around 14 or 15. I read through some of the entries. Life was all so much simpler then, but I didn’t appreciate it at the time. Worrying about so many silly things like homework, whether such and such would be my best friend forever, what to do with my future. Luckily most of those things I had got over, although what to do with my future was still a little undecided. As I turned over some of the pages of the diary, and noticed something written in red pen in CAPITAL LETTERS. 15th November 1983 “I AM SOOOO EMBARRASSED TODAY. I DON’T THINK I EVER WANT TO GO TO SCHOOL AGAIN. MRS GROSS ASKED US WHAT WE WANTED TO DO WHEN WE GROW UP. WHEN I TOLD HER ABOUT MY IDEA FOR MY BAKING BUSINESS, SHE LAUGHED. OUT LOUD. SAID I NEEDED TO THINK OF A SERIOUS JOB AND STOP DREAMING ABOUT CAKES AND SILLINESS” Mrs Gross and the class of 25 other girls all laughing at me. Most of them had wanted to be teachers or nurses or psychologists, and Mrs Gross had encouraged them. One girl had said that all she wanted to do was be a mother, and no one had laughed at her! That was what she genuinely wanted.
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That had been a real blow to the younger me. I remembered it so clearly now. I was a pretty sensitive teenager so that experience didn’t like being mocked and made to look silly in front of my friends and peers. I remember after that I stopped dreaming about my cake business, and even stopped baking cakes at home, which I loved to do. I focussed on something less ‘silly’, and here I am all those years later working as an administrator are happy now, Mrs Gross, because I don’t think I am! It’s not the worst job in the world, and the people are really nice, but I just feel a bit like I am coasting, not really going andoing what I wanted to do. As I continue to look through the papers in the box, I come across some doodles and designs I had made for my company, “Piece of Cake”. I thought it was a great name when I came up with it, and even though I was not much of an artist, I was proud of my designs. There was also my recipe folder – a mixture of things torn out of magazines and photocopied recipes stuck with Pritt stick into a scrapbook. All a bit low-tech now, but this was before it was all online and at the touch of a button. “Ruthie”, my mother called me in a panic early the next morning. “We have an exchange date on our just after Yom Kippur. So soon, and I have so much to do for Yom Tov. I feel like every year it comes around quicker and quicker. No sooner have I packed away from Pesach, I am already having to think about Yom Tov. So much cooking, cleaning and preparation, and on top of all that packing too…” “Don’t worry mum, you will
it done. I think it’s a great time to make this move. A time for new beginnings. Making a fresh start” “I guess you are right. Maybe it is at this time is a sign” My mum and her signs. She saw signs in everything. If I called her, when she was thinking about phoning me that was a sign. Finding money she forgot she had in a winter coat was a sign. Even getting a parking space outside Carmelli’s on a Friday morning was a sign!! After spending the evening looking through my box of secrets, I kept thinking about the experience with Mrs Gross all those years ago, and how I had given up too easily on my dream just because a teacher said it was silly. That afternoon I looked at my old recipe folder again, and decided to make a few of my favourites for old times’ sake. Shana was staying at my sister’s tonight, her last day of fun before school, so I had the house to myself for a few hours before David got back from work. Two hours later, I was so engrossed in what I was doing, I jumped when David walked into the kitchen. “Wow what an amazing smell” he said “Looks like you have been cooking up a storm here. What have you made?” honey cake for yom tov. And carrot cake as it’s your favourite” I say, as I take the carrot cake out of the tin and cut David a slice. “I could get used to this every night, although I don’t think my Personal Trainer would approve!” David says as he puts a spoonful of cake into his mouth. “Ruthie, this is really delicious.” I pick up a spoon and take a bit from his plate. He was right, it was pretty yummy, and it was nice to be baking again. I hadn’t baked for
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ages, apart from the odd birthday cake for Shana, and I realised that I actually really missed it. Later that evening, as David was at the table on his laptop and I was reading on the sofa, I started thinking about things again. “David,” I said “if I said something to you, would you be honest with me?” “Of course, I will be. What is it?” “You know I’m not really happy with my job, right? The hours are long, and I just don’t enjoy it. You said I should look for something else to make me happy right? Well, now that Shana is starting school I will have a bit more time, so I was thinking maybe I could start my own business.” He looks up from his laptop “I could start baking cakes. You said yourself how nice they are, and I am sure other people will like them too. I would just start small with friends and family for now, although I would love to own my own little café one day, like Sara and Yaakov’s cafe” “I think that is a great idea, but you will have to look into it a bit more. Running your own business
business, but I was willing to learn. Maybe I could take some classes or something? After Yom Tov, I was determined. That September, I enrolled on a course about how to start up a business. Once a week, I went to the local college and learned about tax, public liability insurance and invoices, amongst other things. It may sound a bit dull, but I really enjoyed learning about these things knowing that hopefully one day soon, I would be able to put it into practice. Studying while working, and with a small child was tricky at times, but David and my mother were really helpful, and they were both really proud of me for doing it. Plus they got to be my guinea pigs for all the new recipes I was trying out, so they didn’t mind too much. My mother and I had not had a chance to do some many catch ups in the café, which was a bit of a shame, but my mother had been in there a few times and was telling Sara all about what I was doing. One evening, after putting Shana to bed, I reached to get my laptop out of my bag to do some work on
that stress of it all? Sounds a fun idea though, and I think it is worth looking into.” Maybe he was right. He wasn’t saying it was a bad idea, just to do a bit more research. I could maybe stay a little longer where I was working for now, until I worked out what I wanted to do. He wasn’t being like Mrs Gross and telling me I should get a proper job. I have a proper job, and I don’t enjoy that. I realise I don’t really
was due at the end of the month, my phone rang. “Ruthie, darling, guess what??” It was my mother “Sara at the café told me today that her and Yaakov are planning on making Aliyah. It won’t be for a while, but they are trying to work out what to do with the cafe. They don’t really want to sell it, but they would need someone they trust to run it. Ruthie, it’s a sign, no? You want to run your own business, they need someone to run their business, and after all your studies, you could put it into practice. Sounds perfect to me, no?” I couldn’t help but laugh. Maybe she was right this time, and this was a sign?!
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joyofkosher.com These ribs are a savory-sweet and quick-cooking, fun dish. The traditional way to serve Kalbi is as a lettuce wrap. Serve a platter of crisp lettuce leaves, warm rice, grilled BBQ ribs, and Asian Dipping Sauce. Each diner takes a lettuce leaf and adds rice, a dollop of sauce, and the delicious grilled beef. Fold and eat.
INGREDIENTS • 1 Asian pear or favorite pear, peeled and grated with a microplane (this sweetens the meat and helps make the meat very tender) • 1 cup brown sugar • 1 cup soy sauce • 6 large cloves garlic, grated on a microplane or minced • ¼ cup mirin or sweet white wine • ½ cup water • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 3 teaspoons fresh grated ginger • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (don’t skimp on this) • 6 scallions, sliced • 5 pounds Grow and Behold Korean short ribs • Garnish: sesame seeds, sliced scallions • Dipping sauce (optional)
PREPARATION 1. In a large pan for marinating or a reusable plastic bag, combine grated pear, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, mirin, water, sesame oil, ginger, black pepper, scallions, and short ribs. Marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight 2. Preheat grill to medium-high. 3. Grill short ribs 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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LEMON SUMAC GREEN BEANS Green beans are so much more vibrant when paired with tangy sumac and lemon. Skip the whole boiling water routine and just sauté the beans in olive oil with a sprinkling of garlic.
15 min Duration 5 min Cook Time 10 min Prep Time 4-6 Servings
INGREDIENTS • ½ lemon, thinly sliced and then slices cut into quarters • Extra virgin olive oil, such as Colavita extra virgin olive oil • 1 pound green beans, trimmed • 3 garlic cloves, minced • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • Zest and juice from ½ lemon • 3 teaspoons sumac • • Garnish: sumac
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Heat a large sauté pan, lightly coated with oil, over medium-high heat. Sear lemon slices for just a minute until they begin to brown. Add green beans, garlic, salt, and pepper and sauté until beans begin to cook through, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add zest, juice, sumac, and parsley. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes until beans are tender but not mushy. Transfer beans to platter and garnish with additional sumac.
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BY GABRIEL GELLER When we think of the Rosh Hashasymbolic foods we indulge in is the apple dipped in honey. It symbolizes our anticipation and hope for a sweet new year, a year that will be highlighted by simchas, successes, and cheerful news in all aspects of our lives. Indulging in all sorts of sweet dishes on Rosh Hashana is a very nice custom to partake in. Sweet wines can also be enjoyed with many classic Rosh Hashana dishes and desserts. Unfortunately, sweet kosher wines have the reputation of being inferior, simple table complexity and apdrinkers. This is a misconception which must be addressed and corrected. Some of the world’s most delicious and sought-after wines are sweet
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dessert wines. These wines are often mentioned in classic literature and come from exceptional French terroirs such as Sauternes, Barsac, Alsace, and Bonnezeaux. Others come from Portugal’s Douro valley like the Port wines, or from Hungary such as the renowned wines from Tokaji. These legendary elixirs have been an inspiration for the winemakers of new world countries. Nowadays, there are many kosher options to choose from that are produced in California, Israel, and South America. An excellent example of a Californian succulent sweet wine is none other than the Herzog Late Harvest White Riesling. While it is made with grapes growing in Monterey County, California, it is produced according to the traditional methods of Alsace. This wine is an oldie but goodie. Providing luscious notes of ripe pears, caramelized apples, and maple-glazed
walnuts, this wine showcases a rebeautifully with with fresh fruit ing fruits and candied nuts. The next wine in this category is produce by the venerable Israeli winery in Zichron Yaakov, Carmel. The Shahal Vineyard is made with late-harvested Gewürztraminer grapes, but gets its inspiration from Alsace as well. It is dried apricots, pineapple, honeysuckle, and lychee. It has enough acidity to prevent the sweetness from being cloying. This wine would perfectly compliment and pair well with a lemon-meringue pie. The Alfasi Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc is a really special wine that hails from the Valle del Maule, in Chile. Just like
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the great wines of Sauternes, it contains a small percentage of Sémillon and is made from grapes that were impacted by a fungus, the Botrytis Cinerea. This fungus drains the water out of the fruit while allowing it to retain natural high acidity and it keeps the residual sugar in check. Such wines are very rare to come by and yet this a tremendous value and well worth seeking out. Last but not least, the Zion Fortissimo is a Port-style wine crafted by the most ancient Israeli winery, founded by the Shor family in 1848 in the old city of Jerusalem. It is made from Marselan grapes, a modern-day variety that is a hybrid of Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache Noir. It was aged in oak barrels that were stored outside, under the warm sun of Israel for 9 months. This full-bodied wine is simply
ry jam, sugar-coated pecan nuts, butterscotch, and bakers chocolate. It is divine with chocolate brownies or even on its own, after a festive and copious meal.
L’chaim, Shana Tova!
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Could you imagine . . . . . . a fake news special COMEDY BY ED MOSS Puntland opens in Ireland Named in honour of the Irish Punt, which sank without trace following Ireland's entry into the Euro exchange rate mechanism some years ago, a new chain of pound shops - "Puntland" - will be opening all over Ireland within months. However, Puntland will be very as we all know and love them, and will be based on a very popular budget Irish airline customer sales and service model. While all goods on sale in the shop will be priced at 1 Euro, there will be a host of non-optional extras that you will have to pay for, and these extras will only be made clear as having to be paid for when customers want to actually purchase them at the tills. For example, a new Super-Duper rather famous pet vacuum cleaner
(not for actually vacuuming your pet but rather for cleaning up after it), retailing normally at around £370 Sterling, will be available for just 1 Euro. However, this will be for the empty packing box only; the purchaser will have to buy the 12 constituent parts of the vacuum cleaner at the equivalent of £20 each, there is a £20 fee for use of the store, £20 cashier's fee, £30 fee for using either cash or card to pay for it and a £30 store exit fee. Now while this totals £341, perhaps a little more than the advertised 1 Euro price, it nevertheless represents a saving of £29. Similarly, for a top-quality three piece suite, priced at only 1 Euro, after miscellaneous statutory charges, fees, payment and compulsory delivery charges are applied, will cost the equivalent of £949, still saving almost £50 on otherwise buying it from one of the never-ending sofa company
sales advertised on television by a man with a very annoying voice who sounds like he is being chased around the studio by an irate customer. Declan O’Leary, chief executive of the new Puntland store group said he was grateful to the famous Irish budget airline for showing him how to treat customers properly, that is, with total contempt. watch on television Meanwhile, in a shock anBroadcasters' Audience Research Board, a viewer has allegedly found a programme worth watching on British television. Mona Lott, who lives in Penge, phoned into the organisation early yesterday prior to being hospitalised as a result of her discovery, to report that she had found a programme to watch on BBC2. Mrs Lott was said to be now recovering well from her ordeal. She is currently in Penge General Hospital and is being comforted by friends, family and a strange person she has never seen before. It seems she switched on the television expecting
this particular occasion only actually switched on the television in error while dusting it. National Railway Replacement Bus Service Day announced In a move demonstrated to have more animation than the average commuter on a London Tube strike day, the Rail Maritime and Transtion to Downing Street to declare the 27th of December "National Railway Replacement Bus Service Day". This is to honour all the passengers inconvenienced in the past On that date, all train users will have to use replacement buses when making a train journey.
other. The degree in Ptyalism will help ly when playing sports themselves. They will also be taught the full rudiments of ill manners and how best to spit volumes on the street, when riding bikes, walking in the park, insulting their elders or out for a day's shoplifting in the city. New reality show A new reality show is coming soon to the BBC, threatening the ratings of the popular show "I'm a celebrity, get me out of here". Called "I'm a nonentity, get me in here", and set in Coventry City Centre, it charts the course of 12 anonymous members of the public who try to do totally mundane
that passengers can choose exactly where they wish to take their bus replacement service. For example, a passenger traveling on the East Coast Mainline service could elect to alight at Newark and take a bus to Grantham to await the next onward train to complete their journey.
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were delighted with the support from members of the public, who, in keeping with their lack of choice when it comes to buying cheap train tickets, will have virtually no choice in this matter either.
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vacuous celebrities guesting on the panels of equally vacuous quiz shows, or brain-dead 'wannabee' singers squealing incomprehensibly as they mispronounce English in shows where they either get their hair cut “fashionably” looking like they’ve been pulled through a hedge backwards, sing totally out of tune, enter a cooking at home competition or get married to someone at a ceremony resembling a three-ring circus. She went on to say that she once almost found a programme to watch back in 2005, but hadn't found anything since, and on
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It was announced this week that London football club Millwall is • entered the foray into third level education. Famous for its iconic stadium at The Den, it is also known for some very famous supporters, including Denzil Washington, Theo Paphitis, the late Des O’Connor, Claudia Winkleman, Laila Morse and her brother Gary Oldman. will be an MA in Profanity and an MSc in Ptyalism. For the MA, students will learn how not to communicate in sentences, but to swear at each other and include the use of profanity as many times as they can when they open their mouths. There will also be work experience and practical trips to places such as wildlife parks and metropolitan borough council meetings so that students can learn to grunt incomprehensibly and very inexpressively at each
Tasks the nonentities have to complete include: Registering at the local JobCentre Purchasing a Tax Disk Figuring out why some goods in a £1 shop can cost either more or less than a £1 Browsing in HMV without having to cover their ears Working out the price of a return train ticket to somewhere without the use of a maths graduate and skipping it Trying not to shout at the checkout assistant in W H Smiths when they tell you about their amazing chocosolutely no interest in Getting through the day without once updating their Facebook page
Hosted by Deck and Ant, who are two very small men with very strong Birmingham accents, they will have a set time to complete their tasks before standing in the centre of Coventry and screaming.
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BY ALAN FREISHTAT
I generally don’t like to put the word ‘failure” in the title of my articles. I much prefer to focus on strengths and successes. However, the failure rate of people trying to lose weight is astounding and begs the question of “why?” to be answered. 96% of those that resort to the standard diet routine will ultimately gain it back. In the United States alone, consumers are spending more than 63 billion dollars per year on weight loss programmes, products and diets. It seems strange to be spending so much on something that is proven to fail. But what is it about this that brings so much failure and how can we increase the odds of success in something so vital to our health? Breindy is a lady in her seventies. She is overweight and takes multiple medications for high blood pressure and she has just been put on medication for type-2 diabetes. After contemplating doing our proagreed to start. Progress has been slow but steady in terms of some weight loss. There has been a little progress with her blood pressure as well, but Breindy could be doing a lot better. She has to do better if she wants to reduce her meds and What is in the way of better progress? A lifetime of certain habits need to be changed, but Breindy cancels a lot of her sessions. It’s as if every other little thing takes precedence. After all, shouldn’t our health be a priority? ertheless, success can be attained with that can and will change your
life. But let’s put aside the “why”, which as a coach I always try to do, and look at the “how” of the situation.
carbs (vegetables, fruit, small amounts of grains and beans) at
program, clients receive a paper which is titled: “Who Succeeds?” It then lists the following: • People who consistently come to their sessions as scheduled • People who aren’t in a hurry to lose weight • People who understand that this programme requires work • People who track their food in writing • People who record their exercise • People who call or email when they have a problem • People who don’t need to be perfect Dr. Mark Hyman is a family physician specializing in weight loss. He has narrowed down the great failures of people trying to lose weight and conversely, what those who are successful do in order to have real, long-term weight loss,
2. You focus on calories (eating less and exercising more) Some calories make you fat, some calories make you thin. What we now know is that any foods
1. You use willpower instead of science to control your appetite Diets trigger hunger. You can only starve yourself for so long. Our hunger dramatically increases, our cravings ramp up and our metabolism slows way down to conserve energy. Eating certain foods (low fat, higher carb or sugary foods) actually increases hunger and slows metabolism. So make sure you eat enough to satisfy your appetite. Eat protein at all of your meals and avoid eating three hours before bed. Combine protein, fat and low-glycemic, non-starchy
slow insulin spikes.
even excess grains, fruit and beans) trigger a shift in your metabolism. What does insulin do? It drives all the fuel in your blood from the food you just ate into your hungry fat cells (visceral or belly fat). Remember, two things happen when your body thinks you are starving – you increase hunger and slow metabolism. Focus on nuts, seeds, non-starchy, low-glycemic vegetables. Limit the use of grains and beans. Sugar is only good in very small doses. Dr. Hyman agrees with something I have written cial sweeteners – they trigger sweet receptors, hunger, and slow metabolism leading to obesity and type-2 diabetes. 3. You eat a low-fat diet Most people still believe we should avoid egg yolks and that eating a low-fat diet will help them lose weight. The old idea that fat has 9 calories per gram and carbs 4 calories per gram led to the mistaken idea that if we cut out fat, we would lose weight. Harvard scientist Walter Willet reviewed all the science on low fat and weight loss and found that it is not eating fat that makes you fat, but sugar. A recent study by David Jenkins found that a lowcarb (26%), high-fat (43%) vegan loss and reducing cardiovascular risk factors than a vegan low-fat diet. The high-fat group lost 4 more pounds and dropped their cholesterol 10 more points by eating high fat. But concentrate on healthy mono-unsaturated fats, some saturated fats and never eat trans fats. Other studies show you can increase your metabolism by 300 calories a day eating more fat (eating the same total calories a day). That’s like getting the weight loss
weight loss and health in general.
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Don’t fear fat. It actually makes up your metabolism and helps you lose weight. Eat good fats at every meal. Eat clean animal fats (organic eggs with the yolk, chicken, grass-fed meats are all helpful if (sardines, herring, wild salmon). 4. You have hidden reasons and need medical help There are reasons beyond your diet or amount of exercise that lism. The biggest hidden causes of weight gain or resistance to weight loss are the things that cause inmation? Hidden food allergies or sensitivities. Be tested by an expert to see if you have gluten, dairy or other allergies. But be careful about gluten-free products—they can contain a lot of sugar and there is no need to go gluten-free or dairy-free if you don’t have allergies. Eating
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or Skype. Alan also lectures and gives seminars and workshops. Contact Alan on 02-651-8502 or 050-555-7175, or email For more information visit
the principles of success, then you will build habits and practices that work. In addition to paying attention to these 5 areas, beware of the following 6 things: 1. 2. 3.
foods. Start with gluten and dairy. 100 percent for 3 weeks.
is
behavioural change and wellness coach with over 19 years of professional experience. Alan is the creator and director of the “10 Weeks to Health” programme for weight loss and is available for private coaching sessions, consultations, assessments and personalised workout programmes
diet or taking antibiotics, and acid blockers can play an enormous role in metabolism and health. They alter how your food is broken down and absorbed. Science has discovered that common environmental chemicals (pesticides, household cleaners, make-up, pollution and heavy metals) can contribute to making you fat. Find hidden causes of weight gain. With the help of a good dietician, try an elimination diet.
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Set realistic goals Make sure you are not eating emotionally Believe in yourself and your ability to succeed Eat enough and make sure you nourish your body
5. You don’t have a plan. Health is something that has to be planned. Most of us fail because we don’t “design our health”; that is, we don’t set up the conditions for success. Arrange your environ-
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foods in the house, the right ingredients all ready and have your plan for exercise for the week in ad-
Failure in weight loss might be the norm, but this is one place where our health is at stake in a big way. Failure is a part of life and you might have failed at this before, maybe even several times.
Do this with someone or in a group setting. But remember, whatever you are doing in terms of diet and Dr. Hyman also says, the science of health and weight loss is not a mystery. But old ideas die ways that diets fail and focus on
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es—there aren’t any. Remember that losing weight in a healthy manner, will bring good health.
right. Get the right kind of food plan, the right kind of exercise and cation front, because it will “add hours to your day, days to your year and years to your life.”
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What type of judge are you RABBI MALCOLM HERMAN
to know if you wanted me to put Last year a friend sent me an we assume that is the way it is position is to assume that they are programmed to annoy us?
BY RABBI MALCOLM HERMAN In this particular article we look at the way in which we judge our children and ask ourselves whether the judgement or even the process does them justice! Picture the scene, dad is on
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Often our frustration with their apparent shortcomings, obscures a genuine assessment of who
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God to be easy with us if we are tough and demanding
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and our partners and between hope that when we stand before
outside of the home, good to
Rabbi Malcolm Herman Associate National Director seed uk For questions or comments email mherman@seed.uk.net He is the co-author of Everyday Parenting for Everyday Parents together with Professor Irvine
the dishes and the washing for
classes and courses see www.seed.uk.net Rabbi Herman’s parenting column features every fortnight in The Jewish Weekly and his book can be purchased on Amazon.
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Travel News Roundup exceptional comfort, innovative technology, advanced aircraft and quality service.” “We continue to implement El Al`s vision – to lead the aviation market line for all customers travelling to and from Israel, while providing quality and uncompromising service for the
Travel News Roundup is brought to you by Malcolm Ginsberg, Editor in Chief of Business Travel News (www.btnews.co.uk). He is a member of the International Travel Writers Alliance, a noted analyst on aviation matters and is seen from time to time on TV and heard on the radio. He would be pleased to hear from tour operators and travel agents who have future packages of a general nature that might interest Jewish Weekly readers. info@btnews.co.uk El Al Introduces Dreamliner liner 787s was showcased last Tuesday at Heathrow making its debut inbound from Tel Aviv. The party started in
the end of October will be gradually destinations in North America and the Far East. El Al have chosen the Model 9 aircraft with 282 seats including 48 in business class, 28 in a brand new
medium-haul routes. With its large windows and sea level cabin altitude it is ideal for the 5.5hr Israel route from the UK and should prove to be very restful. www.elal.com Orient Hotel Jerusalem
to all of us at El Al,” said El Al Chief ries, and part of the Isrotel chain, the is the highlight in the ongoing renewal
gers, travelling both to and from Israel,” he said “I am convinced that this
combination of old and new while simultaneously unifying East and West through modern amenities, worldclass service, and thoughtful nods to
its boarding rules regarding luggage. The hold allowance will go up from
with panoramic views overlooking the Old City. The hotel is named after the Orient Jerusalem Contemporary Art Collection, which the hotel hosts, possibly the only art collection fully owned by a hotel chain with an on-site museum of artefacts in tribute to the Templars. www.isrotelexclusivecollection.com/orient
(although many follow the IATA rec-
Kosher On The Seine
included is a French culinary programme with classes, demonstrations and special dining with kosher wine pairings The all-inclusive programme provides Glatt Kosher cuisine, on-board synagogue with daily minyanim, engaging lectures and on-board programming, and local tours of Normandy that allow you to explore the Jewish
heritage.
The newest member of Isrotel Hotel star hotels, this extravagant ‘Jewel of stone in the tourism industry of Isra-
great opportunity for us to meet the liner will ensure our customers receive
people prefer the ultra-modern, others the traditional. There are two pools,
is called “Jewish Heroism – A Tribute
coming guests in the heart of Jerusa-
“We have set a very high standard of service and product excellence in order to maintain our position as the
Ryanair Changes Allowances
ship operators, with balcony suites and a butler service for everyone. This autumn it is featuring a special
4 and continued on the aircraft.
and a half ago when we decided to or-
May. a newly constructed central building and two meticulously-preserved Tem-
desirable features. Choose what you prefer from the
24 October, with prices starting at $5,890 per person with no extras, including the kosher bar. There will be
(Ret) of the National Museum of American-Jewish Military History, Washington thal Center, Rabbi Marvin Hier, Rabbi Abraham Cooper, Rabbi Meyer
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The standard check-in bag fee will bag. The maximum size of cabin baggage remains at 55cm x 40cm x 20cm, as other airlines. What constitutes a small carry-on bag remains to be seen. www.ryanair.com Keyless Cars For Hire land car rental operator, has launched
carry-on bags on the aircraft. All other (i.e. non-priority) customers can bring one smaller carry-on bag on board the aircraft, while their second (bigger) wheelie bag must be placed in the hold (free of charge) at the boarding gate. This seems to go against the airtry to reduce hold baggage. Ryanair says too many customers are availing of its two free carry-on bags service, and with high load factors there is not enough overhead cabin space for this volume, causing
ing and returning keyless cars. Users can pick up their rental vehicles by
without a key. It is now available in Alicante, Barcelona, Malaga, Madrid receive the virtual key via the Goldcar app on their mobile, with the registravehicle. Bluetooth technology on a smartphone does the rest, allowing the connection of the vehicle to the cliwww.goldcar.es
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Puzzle Page Crossword
Puzzle Sources: www.theguardian.com
Down 1 Easily taken in (8) 2 Show compassion (4,4) 4 Deadly (6) 5 Lively 1920s’ dance (10) 6 Loud and emotional declamation (4) 7 Damages — planet (4) 10 Highly improper (10) 12 Echo leak (anag) — gob (8) 13 Stained (8) 16 Merchant (6) 18 Untamed (4) 19 In good health (4) Across 1 Entrance (4) 3 Device for playing guitar (8) 8 Find enjoyable (4) 9 Sieve (8) 11 Faultless (10) 14 Long and tedious recital (6) 15 Aggressively attack (6) 17 Ill-disposed towards others (10) 20 Frozen confection (3,5) 21 Swanky (4) 22 Misleading — rudely so (anag) (8) 23 Fuse metal parts (4)
Crossword Answers
Reminder: The next issue of The Jewish Weekly will be out on Eruv Yom Kippur 28.09.17 Asher Drapkin thanks naomi@madebynaomi.co.uk (Handmade Jewellery & greetings cards) for sponsoring his soon to be published novel ‘Best Seller Writer.’
Family A Y Jacobs wish their children, grandchildren and extended family and friends a Shana Tova.
Myra, Asher, Darren and Naomi wish family and friends in the U.K, USA, Israel and South Africa, a happy and peaceful New Year.
Joey, Rachel, Sophie and Lisa wish their family and friends a Healthy and Happy new year.
Devora and Ben Frager wish their parents, grand-parents and extended family warm wishes for the High Holidays. David and Michelle together with Katie, Aron and Michael wish Bubba and Zeida a Healthy and Happy New Year.
Family Y Lyons would like to wish a Happy New Year to all their family and friends.
Mrs M Abramowitz wishes all her friends all the best for the New Year ahead.
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