Hakol March/April 2017 Edition

Hakol

Mar/Apr 2017 Adar/Nisan/Iyar 5777

Celebrating This Year’s KT (Pg 10 & 11)

Meet Michael & Tina Shaw (Pg 12-14)

Shul of Rock Returns!

(Pg 17)

RABBI’S WORD – MARCH 2017 RABBI DANNY RICH RABBI DANNY RICH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, LIBERAL JUDAISM

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am delighted to be joining you on 4 March at TLSE during Pete Tobias’ sabbatical.

I am also pleased to note your experimental scheme for Torah reading for three years and that the piece Pete has set for 4 March is Genesis 20:1-18. It tells of a strange incident in which Abraham pretends that his wife, Sarah, is his sister and, when challenged, explains, ‘There is no fear of God in this place’.

Meanwhile most Liberal communities – in concert with the wider Jewish world- will be in the middle of the Book of Exodus in which the Children of Israel are seeking to build the Mishkan, the sanctuary in which God’s very presence is believed to dwell!

Outside of the Jewish world the United Kingdom is getting on with exiting the European Union and new American President, Donald Trump, will have been in office for some six weeks. Recalling the opening verses of the Book of Exodus about a new regime in Egypt, Trump is certainly not a continuation of what has gone before. Although what a candidate promises during an election campaign may be in practice and in office less easy to implement. His election certainly sent a shock wave through Liberal and the Liberal Judaism audiences, as Trump appears to be ready to shatter the former consensuses on the rights of women (particularly on the question of abortion), on immigration and on the place of Muslims in American society – never mind on the revival of the coal industry and the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).

At a public meeting I was asked whether the election of Trump was good for the Jews. I responded that I thought this was the wrong question; although, on the Middle East, Trump seems genuinely ignorant and relatively silent, excepting his promise to move the United States Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, an unfilled pledge of a number of his predecessors. Nevertheless, the appointment of David Friedman as the new American Ambassador to Israel and the possibility that his Jewish son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will become a special envoy to Israel and Palestine - both men who have apparently donated to the building of settlements - does not bode well for those who believe that territorial compromise is in the best interests of both the Israeli and Palestinian people alike, and a key to a longer term solution to the tragic conflict of the area.

As the Senior Rabbi and Chief Executive - the professional head - of Liberal Judaism, I want to offer one thought each of realism, pragmatism, justice and hope.

First, there is a reality that Trump is now elected under a system the Electoral College, which for all its imperfections is a relatively robust and fair method. Despite lurid hopes that the Russians have ‘the tape’, that he will be assassinated possibly by one of his own security staff, or that he will be impeached, I suspect that, rather like Pharaoh, Trump may be tenacious and that he will be there at the end of at least one term if not two.

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Second, for all that the Rabbis remained suspicious of Roman rule, they recognised that law-and-order is a necessary prerequisite of a functioning, let alone a good, society.

Mishnah Avot observes that we should ‘Pray for the welfare of the government, for but for the fear of government people would swallow each other alive’. Only in the exceptional circumstance where the government violates a fundamental law, or forbids the practice of Judaism, does the Jewish tradition permit a breach of our responsibility encapsulated in the maxim of the third century Babylonian teacher Samuel, namely that ‘the law of the land is the law’.

There is a further Jewish principle that one errs on the side of caution when judging another’s personality or conduct. It may well be that, for all his electoral blustering, the Presidency will transform Trump as he faces up to the responsibility of his office.

Finally, Judaism affirms the responsibility of both ruler and ruled to create a decent and just society in which the fear of God is evident. Individual Jews and Judaism have an obligation to seek to fashion and support a leader who ‘defends the cause of the poor and the needy’ (see Jeremiah 22:16) and about whom it can be said ‘Righteousness shall be the belt around his waist’. (Isaiah 11:5) If Donald Trump fulfils these prophetic visions then indeed God may well be in this place.

UPDATE FROM THE CHAIR GINNY JAFFE, CHAIRMAN

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he last three months have seen rather a lot happening, particularly now that John Fairclough, our new caretaker has settled into his role. John is a trained Fire Warden and Health & Safety Officer, and ensures that our equipment is up to date and will be implementing regular Fire Drills. The electrics are also being checked.

It is hoped that work to resurface our driveway, reposition our entrance gate and replace the fencing along the entrance of the car park, which will the responsibility of the owners of the property next door, will have commenced by the time you read this.

In response to the recent security threats experienced by several organisations, we have been reviewing TLSE security procedures, to ensure we are fully prepared in the unlikely event of an incident. Improvements over the coming months will include connecting our CCTV screens to those of Community Security Trust (CST) enabling them to monitor any unusual activity. We are also repositioning external lights and installing an additional CCTV monitor in the lobby. Those who volunteer for security duty will be briefed to ensure they know correct procedures.

I would like a renovation team to start initial planning and design works this month.

This is a big project with a deadline of 2019, our 50th anniversary, and will include main sanctuary and entrance lobby renovations and plumbing works. TLSE members who are Structural Engineers and/or project managers who are willing to participate please contact me on 07870 234775.

I also need someone to condense the three existing displays situated opposite the coat hooks, into one, retaining the history of our community. They, or another volunteer would then assist Davina Bennett to bring the gallery up to date using photographs from the last 20 years in the other two frames. Please call me if you can help.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Onward and upward Ginny

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SABBATICAL SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS

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s you will be aware, Rabbi Pete is taking a well-earned, but shortened sabbatical during February, March and April. Prior to this he has, with the co-operation of synagogue members and Rabbinic colleagues, drawn up comprehensive cover to ensure our services, religion school and other religious activities run smoothly during his absence.

It is hoped that everyone will make a huge effort to ensure this time has been well spent by not only supporting visiting Rabbis Danny Rich of Liberal Judaism, Rachel Benjamin, well known to lunch club attendees, Lea Mühlstein, who was with us as a student rabbi, and our own Alan Mann, but also those members who will be leading services and will therefore have put time and effort into their preparation, so that congregants can have an enjoyable Shabbat experience.

We wish Rabbi Pete a productive three months and hope he returns with batteries recharged to find his plan was a resounding success . . . it’s up to you!

Service cover is detailed below. Those services where there is a visiting Rabbi or a special event taking place are highlighted in yellow. Please note: There will be NO service for the last day of Pesach at TLSE. Congregants are invited to attend the service at Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue.

EREV SHABBAT SERVICES - All Friday evening services will commence at 6:30pm.

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SERVICE LEADER

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SERVICE LEADER

Mar 3

Jason Levy – Sharing Supper

Apr 7

Tina Shaw

Mar 10

Penny Beral

Apr 14

Mike & Penny Beral

Mar 17

Friday Rock Service!

Apr 21

Mike Herman

Mar 24

Nancy Shavick

Apr 28

Tina Shaw

Mar 31

Peter Rabin

Apr 28

Tina Shaw

SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES DATE Mar 4

SERVICE LEADER Bar Mitzvah class at 9:30am

Mar 11

Mike & Penny Beral; Mike Walton

Mar 18 Mar 25

RABBI DANNY RICH Sue Woolf, Harry Hurst and Rabbi Alan Mann

Tot’s Service at 10:00am led by

RABBI RACHEL BENJAMIN

Rabbi Rachel Benjamin Apr 1

Debi McAree and Richard Elman

Apr 8

Study and Schmooze service

RABBI LEA MÜHLSTEIN

Apr 11

1st day of Pesach

RABBI ALAN MANN

Apr 15

Peter Rabin and David Steinberg

Apr 22

Debi McAree and Mike Rebak

Apr 29

Peter Rabin and Mike Walton

Thanks to Val Dickson for her help with this feature.

STOP PRESS!! Please note: There is no service for Erev Purim but it will be celebrated at Religion School on Sunday 12th March at 12:00 Noon. Look out for details in the Weekly Bulletin.

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COMMUNAL SEDER – SECOND NIGHT OF PESACH TUESDAY 11th APRIL 6.30-9.30PM ‘Let all who are hungry come and eat; Let all who are in need come and share our Passover.’

The Communal Seder this year will be somewhat different from those that members have experienced previously. First of all, as Rabbi Pete is on Sabbatical, Rabbi Lea Mühlstein of Northwood and Pinner Liberal Synagogue will be leading it. Secondly, rather than it being a catered event, participants will be asked to bring a dish to share, based on a menu drawn up by Penny Beral, who, in her catering business, has a great deal of experience to bring to such events. Penny can provide recipes upon request: penny@pennyberal.co.uk This idea is based on the sharing supper that takes place on the first Friday of each month, and in fact, there will not be a sharing supper in April, as the Communal Seder will replace it. Several years ago, the first night of Pesach fell on a Friday Chavurah supper night and some 50 people arrived with dishes suitable for Pesach (no pasta bakes or lemon drizzle cakes!) and held an impromptu Seder which was declared a great success.

Those that are interested in attending should contact Penny at the email address above to book their place and be assigned the dish they should bring. Depending on which item you are bringing the amounts will be enough to serve 8-12 people.

The menu will be based on the following: MAIN COURSE Fresh poached salmon (non-veggie option) Roasted vegetable frittata Potato Salad Chopped Israeli Salad Green Salad Coleslaw

DESSERT Fruit Salad Chocolate Mousse Almond Cake Selection of Pesach biscuits: cinnamon balls, macaroons, florentines, coconut pyramids

TO BE PROVIDED BY THE SHUL: Matzah Kosher Wine Sparkling Water Still Water Fruit Juice Eggs Fishballs Dill cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, crisps, olives, coffee, tea, milk

Please do support this event, particularly as Rabbi Lea is abandoning her home shul in order to be present at ours. PLACES MUST BE BOOKED BY 7TH APRIL 2017.

NO BOOKINGS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER THAT DATE. If you would like to attend the Synagogue Seder but do not have transport, please contact Carol Hurst or any other member of the Care & Welfare Committee, and we will try and arrange a lift.

Details on page 19.

We will be using the new Liberal Judaism Haggadah, B’Chol Dor va-Dor. Copies are on sale from the synagogue office £8.50 per copy, and will also be on sale at the Seder.

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CHANUKKAH at TLSE NEW YEAR’S EVE AND THE LAST NIGHT OF CHANUKKAH AT TLSE

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aturday 31st December 2016 was a busy day. As always on a Saturday evening, it was the end of Shabbat, but this time it was also the last night of Chanukkah as well as New Year’s Eve. So TLSE decided to try to incorporate all of this into 2 hours of fun for all ages – and I think we just about pulled it off!

We started by making Havdalah to see Shabbat out. Then we followed through into Chanukkah with the lighting of all 9 candles – ably helped by some of the younger members of our community.

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There was singing and a quiz, together with food and chat amongst the 50 or so people who attended.

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Then as time approached 8pm we turned the clocks forward so that it seemed like it was nearing midnight.

Prosecco was served, party poppers were handed out and we

saw the New Year in as a community (just 4 hours early – but who knew!) Some further chat followed and then people headed off to whatever other arrangements they may have had that evening.

All in all – in two hours we crammed a lot in, had some fun, met new people and celebrated the multi-cultural world we live in!

Midnight at TLSE

Perhaps we’ll do it all again in a year’s time! Thanks to all who attended and made it what it was!

Thank you Lizzie Rabin for this article.

Next social event – Friday 17th March – 6.30pm – TLSE Shul of Rock relaunched together with Fish and Chips!

See Page 17 for more details.

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TWO TELEPHONE SCAMS THAT ARE ON THE INCREASE

CONDOLENCES TO: The families of Andrew Barton and Anthony Sheldon, both of whom have passed away.

We are sorry to announce that Clare Scott has passed away and we send our condolences to her daughter Mandy and her family.

We send our condolences to Wolfang and Daniel Deutsch on the loss of Lisbeth.

To Jackie Baines on the loss of her mother Mamie Hyams.

MAZEL TOV TO: Keith and Kay Preston on the birth of their granddaughter Lana Sylvie Preston and to Mike Rebak on becoming a grandfather to Enzo.

To Nancy and Lawrence Shavick on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary on 14th February To Tina and Michael Shaw on their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Molly Berger,Gabriella Bradshaw, Angelina Curshen,Isaac Cyzer,Renee Cyzer,Talia Jones,Zachary Levy, Leon Leighton, Amelia San. WOODLAND BURIALS Woodland burials will now be available as an alternative at both Edgwarebury and Cheshunt for an additional cost of £1,600 (rate for 2017), which, following a death, will be payable by the family in advance of the funeral to Liberal Judaism.

You are welcome to call me on 020 8953 1369 if you have any questions on this or any other aspect related to funeral or burial.

Peter Merton Burial Officer

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Herts Trading Standards have found increases in two particular types of telephone scam. Never buy anything over the phone as a result of a cold call.

Never give bank or card details to a telephone caller, whatever they say.

One scam which is conning residents over the phone, is the sale of extended warranties for electronic devices such as televisions and washing machines.

The salesman says that because the resident hasn’t made a claim in the last 12 months, the price will be reduced, say from £75 to £40. The salesman says he knows the first 4 digits of your card but needs you to confirm the rest of the number. Payment is taken and a warranty for goods that are too old or different from those owned, and hence useless, is provided.

The other scam involves callers claiming to be from the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) or similar sounding company, phoning residents and trying to extract money for registration or for call blocking devices. This cynical scam targets people who are trying to protect themselves or vulnerable relatives. A UK director was recently imprisoned for a similar call blocker scam. Please remember that the genuine TPS never cold calls people and its service is always free. Visit www.tpsonline.org.uk Always beware unexpected calls.

Scammers are convincing, that’s how they make their money. Even if a caller seems to know details about you, it doesn’t mean they are who they say. If they try to rush you into a decision, then it’s likely to be a scam, just try to keep your head and don’t give them any information. If in doubt, end the call.

Please look out for elderly and vulnerable residents who may be targeted by these scams. For advice or to report complaints to Trading Standards, contact Citizen’s Advice Consumer Service on 03454 040506 and/ or report to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

Barbara Merton

LUNCH

CLUB

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

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

Tuesday 28 March

Tuesday 25 April

Lost Rivers of London

p r e s e n t e d b y S t e p h e n M ye r s If you are coming, please contact Deborah The Synagogue office: 020 8953 8889, email: office@tlse.org.uk

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KABBALAT TORAH 5777 Saturday 28th January 2016

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his year’s KT service took place on Saturday 28th January. The night before, as always, the KT group and their families shared a Shabbat meal together. After the service on Saturday, which as demonstrated by the photos Getting ready for the shabbat meal seen here, was both a joyful and a movingly emotional experience, the families held a fabulous Kiddush, with a cake honouring the girls.

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The girls who participated had focused on the stories of Anne Frank and Lisa Jura. We are all familiar with Anne’s story, less so with that of Lisa, who was a child of the Kindertransport who survived the Holocaust and went on to become a successful concert pianist. They also, as reported in the Sept/Oct edition of Hakol, went on the Almost Legendary Trip to Berlin. We asked them what they had learned and enjoyed during their year. Berlin was certainly the highlight for all of them, but as you will see opposite, there was much more than that:

Amber-Jade Bernard I enjoyed KT because it gave me a chance to learn more about Jewish history and carry on my Jewish learning. Learning about Anne Frank showed me that we should continue with what we love, just like Anne, who continued with her love of writing throughout that terrible time living in such a small space. I also enjoyed going to Berlin and becoming closer to my KT group.

Lottie Deutsch I joined KT because it allowed me to have a lot of great experiences involving Judaism, like going on the Berlin trip, where we visited loads of interesting places. It also gave me a chance to carry on my learning about Judaism and become closer to the KT group.

Gabby Bishop I enjoyed KT because it helped me enhance my Jewish learning. I also enjoyed the trip to the synagogue in Berlin, which although it was liberal, made the women sit separately from the men, and where almost the entire service was sung in Hebrew.

Alice Pollock I enjoyed KT because I was able to discover my Jewish identity and make friends with girls I wouldn’t necessarily speak to outside of KT. Berlin was a great way to connect with our past and learn the struggle of our people. Also, it was truly inspiring listening to the individual stories at the Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Chloe Rabin I joined KT because I wanted to further my Jewish knowledge and to learn more about the Kindertransport. The thing I most enjoyed was the trip to Berlin, as I found all the statues and memorials moving and interesting. And when I visited the Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam, I realised how hard it must have been. It is impossible to imagine how they could have lived for so long in such a small space. It made me see how much we take for granted – things we do without thinking – everyday things, they had taken away from them. KT has been a really fun and interesting experience and I am really pleased that I was a part of this KT group.

Molly Wingate I enjoyed KT because I wanted to find out more about Jewish history. I have learned so much from this experience as it has expanded my Jewish knowledge. I really enjoyed Berlin and it was a really moving experience. Going to the Holocaust Memorial changed the way I look at the past. After reading Anne’s diary, it really hit me how she thought she was going to be a normal girl living a normal life but when the war started, her whole life changed. I feel like we shouldn’t take things for granted because anything could happen to us.

This year’s KT experience promises to be as fulfilling as the last and it is still not too late if your son or daughter would like to participate. Contact Deborah in the office office@tlse.org.uk for information.

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GETTING TO KNOW MICHAEL & TINA SHAW

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ichael and Tina Shaw, long-standing members of TLSE, are celebrating their Golden Wedding anniversary in March. We asked them to tell us something about themselves. younger than At the end of Michael as a school boy in 1952 me but that December was a carefully 1940 two guarded secret! momentous and unconnected In September 1962, I became events occurred: The a student at a Teacher’s City of Training College London was in Exeter. I was set alight disenchanted by the Luftwaffe and with Judaism but my in Staines, I stepmother spotted an advert for new was born! members of Exeter University Jewish Society in the Jewish Chronicle. I went In the summer of 1947, my mother along to a Friday evening meeting and on suffered a stroke which put her in hospital entering a darkened room, switched on the for nearly a year and left her unable to use lights to be greeted by a room full of her left arm. I was looked after by my aunt people waiting for the porter to put them and grandfather in Southgate. Sadly, my on! After that almost disastrous start I wondered if I would join the group, but year of Grammar School. My father eventually remarried and I gained a host of there were two young ladies there, one of whom (Tina) I plucked up the courage to step relatives. ask out after a few weeks. You could say that we met through an advert in a paper!

We were Orthodox Jews, allegedly descended from a famous rabbi of the Tina wisely 1700s and for much of my early life refused to attendance at the Hornsey and Wood marry me in Green United Synagogue was obligatory an Orthodox (it is now an Islamic learning Centre). I attended Religion School there twice week, Synagogue disliking the experience and failing to learn and we married at Hebrew.

Winchmore Hill Reform I was one of about 10 Jewish boys at my Synagogue Grammar School, including the Rabbi’s on 27th sons. I managed to fail all my “A” levels and The Wedding March 1967, went to work as a plant analyst, which was moving to totally boring so it was suggested I try St. Albans and joining Beds Herts Liberal Synagogue where I found a form of teacher at Arnos Grove Secondary school.

Rosenthal grandparents Judaism that suited me. I helped at the Some 6th formers were only two years

MICHAEL

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Religion School – one of my pupils was the now Rabbi Rachel Benjamin, then aged 12.

In1972 I became the Deputy Head of a graduates of the Open University, and Ben came into our lives, followed four years later by Cathy. In 1978 I became a head teacher in Luton and I was sworn in as a Magistrate on Yom Kippur 1984!

We had joined TLSE and I helped at the Religion School. I also was member of the Liberal Judaism Education Committee. In Luton, I was appointed to the Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (S.A.C.R.E.) becoming chairman and am a co-opted member for Hertfordshire representing non-orthodox Judaism. I also became the unofficial adviser on Judaism in local schools. I particularly enjoyed a mock Seder using the local Imam’s son as a key actor. His transliterated Hebrew was excellent! I took early retirement in July 1999, having trained as an Ofsted

TINA I started life in St Albans, where my parents rented a house during the war. We returned to Hendon, where my father owned a book and stationer’s shop, when I was three. My parents had both been turned off Orthodox Judaism as children and consequently gave us little Jewish input when I and my older sister and brother were growing up. I have no

consultancy work in education.

I assisted in the initial planning of Clore Shalom School and became a governor, retiring after 12 enjoyable years. I retired as a Magistrate in 2010 but am still involved in hearing school appeals in Luton and Hertfordshire and am a member of the Hertfordshire Adoption Panel.

I am a keen photographer and can be seen at TLSE events behind my camera. I also give talks to the Lunch Club, usually involving music of some kind. I have led Shabbat walks in Mile End and Whitechapel as well as leading U3A and other groups on London walks. I am a “6 services a year” person but try to attend social events and help out where possible. Liberal Judaism is important to me as my philosophy of religion encourages thought and questioning.

Tina as a child memory of my father ever going to synagogue, although he had been heavily involved in the JLB, and in Jewish charities.

His family line has been traced back to 1755, through the Samuel family of Liverpool, so I can boast some famous family connections. My great uncle was Rev Morris Joseph, one of the early Reform rabbis. My father died when I was 17, so regrettably, I never had the opportunity to ask him much about his early life. On my mother’s side, part of the family was well established in England in the 19th century, including Rabbi Ornstien of Brixton, having emigrated from Holland, but the only

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grandparent I knew came over from Hamburg about 1899 to marry my grandfather.

I learnt most of my Judaism from the Jewish assemblies at Hendon County School, and from attending Alyth Gardens’ services as a teenager. I had a few private lessons to learn the Hebrew alphabet, but otherwise I am self-taught. When I left school, I spent a year working as a Play Centre Assistant at the Bernhard Baron Settlement in East London, an amazing place where I learnt a huge amount about ‘how the other half lives’, and met some inspiring people.

I obtained a Diploma in Social Administration at Exeter University, (where I met Michael), leading to a job with the LCC, as a Child Care Officer. This metamorphosed into the London Borough of Islington, whilst I changed from Miss Joseph into Mrs Shaw hold a variety of Social Work jobs, in Luton Litem in London, and having retired, now undertake various voluntary works with children in schools and prison.

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Since joining TLSE (then Hertsmere) about 35 years ago, I have served two spells on the Council, being responsible for publicity, and served on the Membership Committee. I volunteered to take over Hakol from Mark Saunders eight years ago, and was Editor until last summer. In 2014 I completed the services. I belong to the St Albans Jewish Women’s Forum, a local social group, but have many non-Jewish friends and acquaintances, through the walking, writing and sports groups to which I belong. that they give structure to my week and a people. I help out on the warden and Kiddush rotas. I feel Liberal Judaism gives me the space to be myself, and to think about personal and world issues from a Jewish context.

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All are welcome at the service and Kiddush honouring Tina and Michael on 25th March

Relaxing in Altamura, Italy

Tina and Michael with their children and grandchildren

YOM KIPPUR SERVICES

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n the January/February edition of Hakol, we presented two opposing viewpoints regarding the Additional Service on Yom Kippur. We have received a couple of additional views (one of

In response to David Steinberg’s letter, I am very much in favour of keeping the format of incorporating the Additional, with the Morning Service. His two main points were the ‘mass exodus’ and the length of time involved for combining these services.

Unfortunately, our members have always left ‘en- masse’ at the end of the traditional Morning Service, so it really makes no difference in this respect (or should I say disrespect?). At least, now, they are able to understand the purpose, solemnity and beauty of the Additional Service. Yes it is long, but I’m sure this issue can be addressed in the future, but I do agree with David with or two lines being read by different people and having voices coming from different areas with varying sound qualities. Passing a microphone back and forth is not really going to solve this problem. Finally it would be nice if more members of the congregation remain to participate in the Afternoon Service, after all, it is Yom Kippur!

HARRY HURST Regarding David Steinberg’s comments about the Yom Kippur Service: Carole and I totally agree with what he says, and this is the reason that we have not attended this Service for the past two years! Sorry, but he voiced our feelings completely.

However as for the Rosh Hashanah service, thanks to all concerned for helping it go well.

HAROLD POMERANCE More views are still welcome; send to the office@tlse.org.uk.

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WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS

Layla Kaye and her

Gary Green and his son Miles

WALKS Date: Saturday 18th March Meet: At the entrance to Phillimore Recreation Ground, Gills Hill, Radlett WD7 8AL for a walk round the local footpaths.

Time: 2:00 for 2:15 Leader: Ann Etkind Mobile on the day: 07751 620626 Date: Saturday 29th April Meet: At Redbourn Village Hall, Redbourn AL3 7LW. This will be our 20th anniversary and we will be walking in the same location as our

Maria Green and her daughter Nicole

Brigid and Marc Hekster and their children Nathan and Aden We also welcome Matthew and Emma Henning and their children, Zack, Alicia, Raffi and Xavi Conroy and Dr Julia Zigmond, wife of Marc Lewis.

Everyone is invited back for a cup of tea after the walk.

Time: 2:00 for 2:15 Leader: Nancy Shavick Phone on the day: 07872 983720.

Gayle, Ben and Josh McCombe

CATERING & EVENTS

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Nomination forms for members of the congregation to stand for Council and the agenda will be published at a later date.

TLSE Supper Quiz! Saturday 20th May 2017 – Save the Date! Lookout for updates and more information in the weekly bulletin.

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Last year, as evidenced by these photographs,TLSE enjoyed a great service led by The Friday Night Rock Service. This year we're going to do it all again - but this time with a band formed from our very own congregation - led by the one and only Dan Renak. It should be another great TLSE evening to remember - but remember - it's the audience that really makes it - so make sure you're there! The plan is to serve food at 6:30pm, followed by the service with the Shul of Rock at 7:00 pm, then by desserts and an opportunity to socialise. So please bring your singing voices to support the reinvented much food to order - so please email Deborah at the Shul office (office@tlse.org.uk) if you would like to come - and also let us know whether you would prefer the veggie option.

We will be asking for a donation on the night of £2 towards the cost of the food. Finally, if anyone is interested in joining in on any of the rehearsals and being part of the band on the night, please also let us know – everyone is welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Lizzie Rabin (lizzie.rabin2702@gmail.com)

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TLSE SHABBAT AFTERNOON RAMBLES

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anniversary of our shul Shabbat rambles. Where has the time gone?

On Saturday 29th April, I will be leading our 20th anniversary walk

At Pesach in 1997 we decided to have a matzo ramble. On Sunday 27th April we met at enjoyed it so much that we decided to make it a regular monthly walk on a Shabbat afternoon. We have since walked in all sorts of locations in all sorts of weather, thoroughly enjoying every one.

I co-ordinate the walks and volunteers take it in turns to lead them, choosing the location and length. Consequently, we have walks to suit all tastes. Over the last 20 years we have had between four and 24 walkers on any occasion, aged between a few months to over 80! Our December walk from Napsbury Park to Coppice Wood and back was led by thoroughly enjoyed it. Our January walk along the footpaths around Shenley Park was led by Sue Woolf who has been a leader since day one.

Many of our walks have been in beautiful sunshine but we have walked in all sorts of weather. The worst was a walk led by David Blake through a torrential downpour when, to my amazement, six people turned up. Lawrence took the sensible option – he drove the rest of us braved the elements. We walkers all had a great time.

Last year Michael Shaw organised a walk through Whitechapel with a theme of 'Jewish London'. The photo below is of us all in front of the Cable Street mural. Michael has, so far, led two 'Jewish London' walks which have proved so popular we have asked him to lead another one this year.

We are always looking for more people to lead walks. Why not come along on a they are, you might decide to join the select band of volunteers and lead your own! Details of the walk each month are in Hakol with a contact phone number. Or contact me on 07872 983720 or nancy@shavick.net Nancy Shavick On the Jewish London walk

Both the photos in this article were taken by Michael Shaw. Thank you Michael.

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GENERAL INFORMATION Elstree High Street Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3EY Phone: 020 8953 889 Email: office@tlse.org.uk www.tlse.org.uk

Edited by Deborah Gabbay

Please note: Deborah is generally in the office on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00am – 4:00pm.

Would all those involved in arranging functions, services or meetings please contact the office on 020 8953 8889 or office@tlse.org.uk so that they can be scheduled in the Synagogue diary. This ensures that any physical set-ups in the Synagogue are arranged and that meetings do not conflict.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that details printed in Hakol are correct, no responsibility can be accepted for information misprinted or incorrectly given to the Editor. Please let the Editor know of any errors or corrections. The Editor reserves the right to edit material submitted for publication.

The deadline for submissions to the next edition of Hakol is Friday 14th April but submissions will be accepted at any time and early submission is appreciated.

COUNCIL MEMBERS’ CONTACT LIST

Would all those involved SECRETARY inHONORARY arranging functions,

Chairman Virginia Jaffe 07870 234775 virginiajaffe@mac.com

VICE-CHAIRMAN Nick Belkin 020 8420 6597 nbelkin@delphgroup.com

Davina Bennett 07775 558005 davinabennett@gmail.com

HONORARY TREASURER Harvey Adams 07760 666002 frinton43@outlook.com

HONORARY PRESIDENT Monique Blake 020 8953 4251 monique.david@ntlworld.com

HONARARY VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Woolf 020 8953 3779 susanmwoolf@hotmail.com

Penny Beral 07979 800616 penny@pennyberal.co.uk

Richard Boulton 07801 921218 rboulton@gmail.com

Alan Gordonfelt 020 8950 6048 ritalan@hotmail.co.uk

Mark Kram 01923 839263 m.kram@btinternet.com

Sarah Smullen 020 8387 5252 singingsister@hotmail.com

Lizzie Rabin 07974 229607 lizzie.rabin2702@gmail.com

CARE & WELFARE COMMITTEE A-B

BARBARA

020 8953 1369

N-Q

PETER

020 8953 1369

C-F

LEONE

07702 349350

R-S

RITA

020 8953 4439

G-I

CAROL

020 8950 1862

T-Z

JUDY

01582 468100

J-M

ESTELLE

020 8954 9569

NICKY

07788 751275

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CELEBRATING CHANUKKAH AT TLSE

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