Hakol September/October 2017

T he L iberal Synagogue E lstree

Hakol

SEPT/OCT 2017 Elul/Tishri/Cheshvan 5777/8

Bake Off is Back!

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Meet David & Monique Blake Pg 10-12

Cheese & Wine at the Beral’s Pg 5

WHAT IS YOM KIPPUR FOR?

Rabbi Pete Tobias

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e all know what it is. It’s that day once a year when we don’t eat anything, when we’re supposed to take the day off school or work and go to synagogue for the day. It’s the time we have a special solemn service for those who are no longer with us.

Perhaps we recall something about it being something to do with judgement, when God decides whether or not we get written into the Book of Life for the coming year.

But what is Yom Kippur really for? I think it’s an opportunity to reacquaint ourselves with our Jewish heritage, to remind ourselves of the unique nature of the community to which we belong and commit ourselves to ensuring its survival and its future.

My job as rabbi is to ensure that our Yom Kippur services fulfil all those tasks.

The words of the machzor (available to purchase from the TLSE office if you don’t already have one!) are there to remind and inspire, to create an impact and leave an impression that will last longer than the fried fish on the dining table after the services end.

In recent years, I have sought to do this by presenting the moving words of the Yom Kippur Additional Service earlier in the morning. This year’s Yom Kippur morning services will be a combination of the traditional prayers and the story of who we are that the Additional Service relates. I hope it will be inspiring and uplifting, offering an insight into why this day is such an important part of our Jewish identity.

As far as the survival of the community is concerned, I am delighted to offer a series of services on Yom Kippur afternoon aimed at and/or led by the younger members of our congregation. Details are elsewhere in Hakol, and will be sent to all young members and their parents. Everyone is welcome to stay in the hall at Clore Shalom School for these services in order to be reminded that Yom Kippur is more than just contemplating the past and shaping the present.

It is also about what future generations will bring to Judaism in years to come.

I wish you a healthy and prosperous 5778, and look forward to seeing you at the services to celebrate the New Year.

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A WORD FROM YOUR NEW CO-CHAIRS Richard Boulton and Lizzie Rabin o, the summer holiday season has been and almost gone again. The time when the long school summer holiday stretches forward and hopefully families can spend some quality time together, relax, chill out and decompress.

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It can also be a time for reflection and consideration for what lies ahead. For children, it might be new schools or public exams. For inbetweeners it might be university entrance. For the sandwich generation, it might be learning to cope with children leaving home, and for others it might be learning to deal with the freedoms that retirement offers!

Now that September is here, we can look forward to the High Holy Days and all that has to bring, and a host of other events and activities that are planned for TLSE over the next few months.

Rabbi Pete has kicked off the Big Conversation, and more sessions are planned for later on this year. These are informal gatherings of members, primarily driven by tea, coffee and cake, where members living in the same geographical area can get to meet each other in a casual environment.

The Great TLSE Bake Off returns and will seek to build on the success of last year’s fantastic event. This year the Bake Off will be even bigger and better!

We are also considering running some dance classes in the near future, possibly Israeli dancing and/or ballroom dancing, that might lead in to an inaugural TLSE afternoon tea dance!

There is also the likelihood of TLSE hosting a series of Krav Maga classes which will be open to members at a discounted rate. Krav Maga is a form of self-defence martial art developed and used by the Israeli Defence Force. So if you fancy learning how to defend yourself please come along!

We look forward to working with you all – our contact details are at the back of Hakol – so please pick up the phone or drop us an email, if you have any thoughts, issues, concerns or suggestions of other activities that you would like to see taking place at TLSE! We look forward to hearing from you!

ANNOUNCEMENT We are pleased to announce that Carol Hurst has kindly accepted the position of Honorary Vice-President.

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INTRODUCTION TO NEW LOGO

Elstree High Street. Elstree, Herts WD6 3EY Rabbi Pete Tobias

T he L iberal Synagogue E lstree

Dear Member By the time you read this letter, you may already have noticed that TLSE has a brand-new logo! It has been making the odd appearance here and there for a couple of months now, but we have recently ordered some proper letterhead (represented here on this page) and compliment slips and shortly will be receiving leaflets containing information about the shul for potential members Look out for it in the lobby of the synagogue and feel free to take one or more to give to anyone that you think might be interested in joining the shul. different colours, but always in its current format, though not necessarily with the whole title of the synagogue included. It retains much of the old logo, with the star and flame, but I hope you agree that it has a cleaner, brighter and more up-to-date feel, to match the image of the synagogue that we want to project. It is the first stage in our rebranding process, which will be followed by new signage for the front of the building, the aforementioned leaflet and ultimately a new website. Apropos the latter, anyone who is interested in becoming involved with this, please contact me in the office, as we would like to form a new committee to prepare content and format for the website as soon as possible.

You are more than welcome to comment or give feedback on either the logo or Hakol. Meanwhile I would also like to mention here my thanks and appreciation to Emma Sosner, who gave us the original concept for the new logo, and Amanda Wootten of Brunswick Press for all her hard work and patience in developing it.

Kind regards Deborah Gabbay Administrator TLSE

Founded in 1969 Registered Charity: 262001

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NEW MEMBERS’ EVENT

Maureen Adams

Wine and Cheese at the Beral’s felt a little fraudulent agreeing to go to the New Members’ Wine and Cheese event hosted on 2nd July by Penny and Mike Beral, as I have been a member at TLSE for 10 years! But my husband, Harvey, felt it would be a good thing to do since he is Treasurer of the Shul and also organises the Security Rota. I must say I was really pleased we went especially as it was a lovely warm evening and we were able to sit in the Beral’s beautiful garden drinking wine and delving into a delicious spread of food and nibbles! There were more than 30 people present with a cross section of ages, members, non-members and prospective members - it was great to have an opportunity to chat to others in a relaxed way and of course to meet new people. Rabbi Pete and Deborah were there and it was good to see people mix and mingle with them in an informal way. It is always interesting to find out why people choose to join TLSE as of course there is a choice of Shuls, and it seemed that the people I chatted to joined because of the initial welcome they received on the phone and because they enjoyed the first service they came along to and liked our caring attitude! I understand that the purpose of the evening and the ‘Big Conversation’ events that Rabbi Pete is running, is to give members old and new a chance to meet others on an informal basis and chat to new people as well as meeting some of the Council members from TLSE. If you can host an evening, or would like to attend one, please contact Deborah at the office for more information.

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Some other feedback from the evening: Dear Penny Many thanks indeed to you and Mike for your hospitality yesterday. We had a really nice evening and are looking forward to seeing everyone again soon.

With our very best wishes, Judy and Paul Maisner Dear Penny Just wanted to drop you a short line to say thank you for hosting such a lovely evening last night, for everyone who was quite new to the liberal synagogue in Elstree to meet up and chat. It was a very enjoyable evening and I thought a very nice idea. Please extend Tony and my thanks to the committee and Rabbi Pete for inviting us and making it such a pleasant occasion!

Best wishes from Jane and Tony Lesser

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SHABBAT WALK 8TH JULY

Nancy Shavick

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he July Shabbat walk was led by Clive Jacobs. It's the first time that Clive has led a walk for us so, thank you very much, Clive, and I hope you'll consider leading another at some time.

We met at Aldenham Golf Club and Clive led us on a lovely walk through the countryside, past Wall Hall Estate and on to Drop Lane, to the north of Radlett, then back again. We were so lucky with the weather, the sun shone for the whole walk but, fortunately, Clive's route led us through footpaths that were mainly in the shade.

July walk in Aldenham

There were seven of us on the walk and we all enjoyed wandering along through the countryside getting a bit of exercise but, more importantly, having the opportunity to have a good chat with other friends on the walk.

As we returned past Wall Hall, Adrienne, Clive's wife, came out to join us and walked back to Aldenham with us. It was nice to meet you, Adrienne.

I think I have mentioned before that we often seem to see unexpected things on our walk. The July walk was no You see alot of things on these walks exception. As we arrived back in Aldenham we were suddenly aware of the sound of bagpipes and, as the village green came into view we came across the piper playing on the village green and a bride and groom and all their guests having a glass of wine and listening to the bagpipes. It was a lovely end to the walk.

High Holyday DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Parade This true story about anti-Semitism in America 102 years ago will be performed

by ELODS at the Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar from 17-21 October 2017. Tickets can be obtained from www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk or 01707 645 005. Look out for flyers in the shul lobby.

Inter Synagogue Quiz This great event, which we won last year, is taking place on Sunday 12th November this year at Southgate Synagogue. Further details will follow. Anyone interested in taking part should contact Deborah at the office.

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LUNCH CLUB 25th JULY

Harry Hurst

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he Jewish Community of Golders Green is not just the title of a book, but was the subject of the fascinating talk given to July’ s monthly Lunch Club, by its writer, Pam Fox. Realising there was a lack of documentation on this subject, she rose to the challenge of researching it, interviewing more than 100 people in the process.

The Tyburn

At the start of the 20th century, the few Jews in Golders Green increased after the Underground station opened in 1907, when a slow trickle became a flood. Germans and Austrians were joined by migrants of different religious backgrounds and ethnic origins from other parts of Europe. Synagogue communities were formed, ranging from the ‘ Anglicised’ Dunstan Road to the very Germanic and glatt kosher Munk’ s shul.

Shops became an important part of Golders Green although in the early days, few were Jewish owned, but with the building of the parades, many more sprung up. Most were family run, selling shoes, dresses and lingerie. These have now given way to bakeries, delis, cafés and restaurants. Blooms arrived in 1965 and Vanessa Feltz describes “ .. an energetic experience dodging the waiters carrying soup, catching a boiled gefilte fish in your hand with carrots flying everywhere ...”

In 2011, it became the most populous Jewish area in the country. Today, the area is more diverse than it has ever been, with an ethnic mix ranging from Korean and Japanese to eastern Europeans and African.

Pam wound up her talk by describing the ‘ driving habits’ of the Jewish community both in Golders Green and Temple Fortune – double parking, trying to reverse a BMW into a space vacated by a moped and 10-point turns ....!

Thanks to Pam Fox for the images in this article

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HIGH HOLYDAYS IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Don't be shy to ask - the Care and Welfare Committee is here to help

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Nancy Belkin, Dylan Berger, Grace Carmel, Luke Carmel, Carter Charvonia Claret, Xavi Conroy, Asa Harris, Josh McCombe, Isla Rose Mizelas-Hall, Arabella Owide, Abigail Perin, Ethan Perin, Lola Rock, Isabella Sinclair, Jack Skinner

CONDOLENCES TO: Edward De Woolf on the loss of his father James

If anyone requires transport or home hospitality for the High Holydays or is unable to attend shul for health reasons and would like prayers at home please contact Carol Hurst

GET WELL SOON: To Ros and Barry Moss who were both severely injured in a car accident on Saturday 22nd September. We send our best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.

LIFE-SAVING ACQUISITION FOR OUR SYNAGOGUE

Carol Hurst

In recent years, it has become the case that organisations and communities such as ours, have acquired defibrillators, which has meant that many more people suffering cardiac arrests have had their lives saved, and our Care & Welfare Committee have now provided the funds to purchase this piece of equipment for our community. The defibrillator is located in the lobby of the synagogue, to the left of the front door, easily accessible for anybody to use should the need unfortunately arise, and will be taken to the High Holy Day services which take place on other premises.

In addition, a group of synagogue members, together with some of the committee, have recently undertaken a basic life-saving course by The London Ambulance Service, during which the defibrillator was demonstrated. But it can be used by anyone, whether or not trained, as the moment it is started, vocal instructions are given which clearly and simply guide the user through the stages of resuscitation until a paramedic and/or ambulance arrives to take over. Of course, we hope that the need never arises for its use, but it is an invaluable asset to our community to have it, and the reassurance it provides in case of emergency.

CARE & WELFARE COMMITTEE

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BARBARA

020 8953 1369

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PETER

020 8953 1369

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LEONE

07702 349350

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RITA

020 8953 4439

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CAROL

020 8950 1862

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JUDY

01582 468100

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ESTELLE

020 8954 9569

NICKY

07788 751275

LUNCH

CLUB

Enjoy a great lunch! Make new friends! Be entertained!

Venue: The Synagogue Time: 1pm TLSE members: £5 Non-Members: £6

Tuesday 26 September

Dame Helen Hyde DBE and

MY story, that led me to Holocaust Education Tuesday 31 October

If you are coming, please contact Shirley Tel: 020 8953 0416 or email: shirleybatley@gmail.com

GETTING TO KNOW YOU – DAVID AND MONIQUE BLAKE

Monique’s passport photo when she came to England

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David with his Mother and sister Jenny

Monique with Famille Bruchet

was born in Sheffield and both my parents were British born. We lived in the Eccleshall area until 1946. My mother was a housewife, my father was the sports Editor of the Sheffield Telegraph. My father died in North Africa of typhoid fever and is buried in a British War Cemetery in Tunisia.

I attended Eccleshall Church Primary School where I was the only Jewish boy. My mother married my father’s brother Nat Blake in 1946. He lived in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) which is how my mother, sister Jenny, and I came to live in Bulawayo which had a thriving Jewish community but with only one Shul where I had my bar-mitzvah.

In my last year at senior school, I saw a sign on the school notice board for a pharmacy apprentice. I applied and thus started a 3 year apprenticeship – I was 16.

Afterwards I went to Durban to study at Natal Technical College where I qualified in June 1958 and returned to Bulawayo to work at the Medical Centre.

Monique was born in Paris of a French father and a Polish/ French naturalised mother. Monique was a ’hidden child’ with a French Catholic family in the then small village of Lamotte Beuvron, but has no memory of how she got there. She was aged two at the most. She owes her life to the wonderful Famille Bruchet and indeed to the whole village who risked their lives by taking her in. Her parents did not survive Auschwitz.

At the end of the war – through the Red Cross and the Maquis (French Resistance) she was found by her mother‘s sister and her husband who took her back to Paris to live with them. Because of their extreme poverty, they had to put her in an orphanage for a period of time. Shortly afterwards she was sent to England – Belsize Park to live with her mother’s brother and his wife and daughter.

These six years were not a good period to say the least!

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David in his army days

Monique aged 19 1959 Engagement

Her junior schooling was at Holy Trinity Church School in Swiss Cottage which she loved. During this period, she did go to Cheder and Habonim but other than that, they were not particularly observant.

David

In 1952, Monique was sent to yet another family – another sister of her mother, who lived in Bulawayo. She was adopted by them and her name changed. No discussion in those days as to whether she agreed to that.

She attended Evelyn High School for Girls, and went to Cheder every afternoon.

Her Cheder report read –’Monique would be top of the class if she only attended!!’

You can imagine what trouble she was in. She was heavily involved in Habonim as indeed most of the youth were but shul was only attended on the High Holydays.

At the age of 18, she went back to Paris for a year to stay with the aunt and uncle who had found her. During that time she found the Famille Bruchet and went to see them and the village who had hidden her. What a wonderful week that was!

She returned to Bulawayo in December 1959, intending to return to Paris a few months later, but in January 1960 she was introduced to me by a mutual friend.

We dated a few times and by April 1960 were engaged. and married the following year in April 1961. We left for our honeymoon the day after the wedding to return to England where I was going to work.

On our arrival in the UK we stayed with my great aunt Cissie Amswych and then a rented a flat in Golders Green. I was soon working as manager in a pharmacy in Kilburn. Meanwhile through my cousin Vic Amswych we were introduced to some young people, married and single, who belonged to Harrow and Wembley Liberal Synagogue and had founded a group called Huganu. At our first meeting, we were warmly welcomed and somehow by the end of the evening Monique found herself elected hon sec! This was our introduction to Liberal Judaism. I became Youth Leader, and when in due course Laurence and Kevin were born they had their baby blessings there.

Monique’s retirement from Liberal Judaism

However we did not join the synagogue because the Amswych family had already persuaded us to join Middlesex New Synagogue whose Rabbi was Lionel Blue.

So how did we become involved with TLSE? Well, we had become extremely close friends with Stanley and Rosita Rosenberg and in time Rosita went to work at ULPS (now Liberal Judaism). A few years later, Rosita asked us to attend a meeting of people who were interested in founding a Liberal congregation in the Stanmore area. By this time we no longer belonged to the

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Middlesex New Synagogue but although we went to the meeting I said I didn’t want to become involved. I should have known better as Monique was quite keen to put roots down. So we became founders of Stanmore Liberal Jewish Congregation, which became Hertsmere Progressive Synagogue and TLSE. Between us we have held a variety of council positions including Youth Leader (David) and first religion school administrator (Monique). And of course, Monique is now the Honorary President.

Monique went to work at ULPS as Rosita’s secretary for a three-month trial and stayed 23 years! I eventually bought my own pharmacy in St Albans which I had for five years and then sold it and bought another in North Watford where I stayed for six years. I retired in 2016 having been a locum since selling my pharmacy.

We are so blessed to have two wonderful sons Laurence and Kevin and lovely daughters -in-law, plus it goes without saying, the four best grandchildren in the world. We are so proud of them and their achievements.

BAKE OFF IS BACK!

Penny Beral

Calling all budding bakers!

TLSE are organising another Bake Off event on Sunday 15th October from 10:30 am.

Can you bake, and if so, would you like to take part in this event?

There will be three categories: A cake decorated with a Jewish theme Victoria sponges judged separately Children’s Section Would you be interested in helping to run this event? We need volunteers to help run the morning and of course take part and eat the cakes over a cup of tea.

For more details please contact Penny Beral: Penny@pennyberal.co.uk 01923 855367

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ROSH HASHANAH MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOD

September 2017 / Tishrei 5778

Message from the President

In my New Year message 12 months ago I wrote that 2016 had been the most tumultuous year in British political life in living memory. This year has been barely less eventful with a surprise General Election producing an even bigger surprise.

Through this period of political uncertainty the Board of Deputies has represented the Jewish community with a clear and calm voice. Our Jewish Manifesto for the election campaign contained detailed advocacy of the policies of interest and concern to UK Jews. We continue to call on party leaders to act swiftly to expunge hatred wherever it rears its ugly head, whether this be in the Labour, Liberal Democrat or Conservative parties.

This year, having been thwarted for 12 years, terrorists finally managed to claim innocent lives in the UK. The attacks by Islamists and the attack on worshippers outside a mosque in London, lend an urgency to my longstanding commitment to building bridges with Muslim communities. Israel has also lost innocent lives this year. We at the Board of Deputies stand resolutely behind Israel. We leave nobody in any doubt as to our commitment.

This year, we launched the pioneering 'Invest in Peace' programme with church umbrella body Churches Together in Britain and Ireland to support Israelis and Palestinians who reach across the divide for reconciliation. At home, we have continued to interact through all levels of government and we have worked internationally through our relations with foreign embassies and links with our Jewish partner organisations overseas.

We have staunchly defended Jewish schools and Jewish education and Our Jewish Living Experience exhibition has informed non-Jewish children and adults about our way of life. Our research partnership with the Institute of Jewish Policy Research has produced groundbreaking new reports on Jewish schools and synagogue membership.

In 5778 we will continue to represent your interests and wishes. May this New Year bring you, your families and all of Am Yisrael health, strength and peace.

Jonathan Arkush President

Torriano Mews, London NW5 2RZ

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+44 20 7543 5400 info@bod.org.uk

www.bod.org.uk 1 Registered Charity No. 1058107

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YOM KIPPUR AFTERNOON 5778 The young people are taking over!

1445-1510 Tots’ service ages 0-4 A special Yom Kippur service led by children of the Religion School

All the usual favourites from our Shabbat Tots’ services!

1515-1545 Religion School service ages 5-12 1550-1630 Youth service ages 13-17

Kippur service prepared and led by our teenagers

All ages welcome at all services

The age ranges denote the age of children for whom the service is suitable

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HIGH HOLYDAY APPEAL

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ach year as you know, we hold a High Holyday Appeal, when we ask you to donate whatever you can afford to the charities chosen to benefit from our appeal – one UK-based Jewish charity, one local non-Jewish charity and one Israeli charity. In the last edition of Hakol, we printed the thank you letters we received from last year’s charities, all of whom were overwhelmed at our generosity and you can see more information currently on the notice board in the lobby.

We are supporting the following organisations in 5778:

UK Jewish Charity Mike Beral has recently become a Trustee of this free and confidential service for unemployed members of the Jewish community. Based in North London, Resource has helped over 10,000 people back into employment since 1992. It assists people from every occupational background, experience and level of religious observance.

It works by: Supporting those who are unemployed, redundant or facing redundancy, whatever their profession Helping those returning to work after a break, for example after maternity/paternity leave, bringing up children or looking after parents Advising new immigrants legally eligible to work in the UK in their search for work Helping recent graduates taking their first step onto the career ladder, and school leavers seeking apprenticeships or training contracts All clients benefit from: one-to-one practical advice and support from professional HR and business experts advice on the current job market help with effective CV writing Building confidence and interview skills a wide range of seminars to improve their job search job matching service By supporting Resource, TLSE can achieve two aims - raise awareness of its work and fund a specific marketing campaign to further increase Resource's profile across the Jewish community.

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More information at http://www.resource-centre.org.

Local Non-Jewish Charity HYH is an independent charity that has been supporting vulnerable people in Hertfordshire for over 15 years. They have offices throughout Hertfordshire with over 50 staff and many more volunteers and cooperate closely with Herts County Council, local district councils and other partner agencies in the provision of joined up services, sharing experiences with the aim of improving local provision and preventing youth homelessness.

Homelessness can often lead to, and indeed result from, issues of drug and alcohol dependency and poor mental health. HYH experts in these areas work with people of all ages to support them in overcoming these challenges and has developed mediation, education and other specialist prevention services to this end.

HYH mission is: To prevent homelessness by empowering individuals to make positive informed choices.

To support young people and their families, those in crisis and individuals at risk of becoming homeless.

HYH services are open to all 16 – 24 year olds who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. They also have a Health Service which has no upper age limit.

They provide information and support as well as emergency accommodation through the Nightstop Herts scheme.

More information at http://www.hyh.org.uk/

Israeli Charity It is estimated that 40% of all food produced in Israel goes to waste. Founded in 2003, Leket is the largest food bank in Israel, collecting and redistributing perishable, quality food, which would otherwise be considered waste. This is to aid the quarter of the country’s population that lives below the poverty line.

Leket works with 195 non-profits throughout the country to provide nutritious food to over 175,000 Israelis weekly. In 2016, Leket collected and delivered over 30 million pounds of fresh, healthy food for the needy. Leket Israel harvests fresh produce from farmers’ fields; collects surplus agriculture from packing houses; rescues cooked food from various suppliers and food products from the manufacturing industry. A significant portion of Leket’s food rescue activities is carried out by its tens of thousands of dedicated volunteers, over 52,000 in 2016.

Leket Israel works closely with its partner NPOs to provide them with professional guidance: infrastructure support, food safety consultations, and nutrition workshops for staff and recipients. Leket Israel assists all at-risk population groups regardless of gender, ethnic background, or religion.

Find out more at https://www.leket.org/en/

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WALKS Date: Saturday 16th September

Time: 2:00 for 2:15

Meet: In the car park next to Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre for a fairly short walk round Verulamium Park, St Albans. This will be a wheelchair/buggy friendly walk along smooth paths round the park with a stop half way for a cup of tea at the Waffle House. It is hoped that members with walking difficulties or young children will come and join us for the first walk of this kind that we have done.

Leader: Nancy Shavick Mobile on the day: 07872 983720 Date: Saturday 28th October Time: 1:45 for 2:00 Meet: At the junction of Shenley Hill and The Avenue, Radlett for a walk round the Radett Shenley Loop.

Leader: Ann Etkind Mobile on the day only: 07551 620626

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS Gina Murray and her sons Joe and Max

MAZEL TOV TO: The following on reaching the age of bar/bat mitzvah.

CATERING & EVENTS

Josh McCombe Jack Skinner 16th September 2nd September

Isabella Sinclair 14th October

Rachel Golding and Tony Collinson on the occasion of their marriage on 11th August

Layla Kaye and Chris York on the occasion of their marriage on 27th August

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Xavi Conroy 21st October

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GENERAL INFORMATION Elstree High Street, Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3EY Phone: 020 8953 8889 Email: office@tlse.org.uk www.tlse.org.uk Administrator/Editor of Hakol: Deborah Gabbay (contact as above)

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Caretaker: John Fairclough: caretaker@tlse.org.uk Please note: Deborah is generally in the office from 10:30-16:30 T, W, Th

To arrange functions/services or meetings, please either contact Deborah Gabbay or John Fairclough so that they can be scheduled in the synagogue diary. This ensures that set-up in the building is correct and that there are no conflicts.

The deadline for articles requested for the next edition of Hakol is Friday 6th October. Unsolicited articles will be accepted, but the Editor reserves the right to decide when to publish and also to edit any material submitted for publication.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that details printed in Hakol are correct, no responsibility will be accepted for misprints or incorrect information given to the Editor. Please let the Editor know of any errors or corrections.

COUNCIL MEMBERS’ CONTACT LIST CO-CHAIRMAN Lizzie Rabin 07974 229607 lizzie.rabin2702@gmail.com

CO-CHAIRMAN Richard Boulton 07801 921218 rboulton@gmail.com

HONORARY SECRETARY Davina Bennett 07775 558005 davinabennett@gmail.com

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