26 January 2017 Jewish News
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1 HASMO AWARD
Hasmonean Primary School in Hendon celebrated with Barnet Mayor David Longstaff after obtaining an award of £25,000 from the One Family foundation. A special green cake was baked to represent the new playground they will be getting with the money– which will benefit the 150 infant and junior pupils.
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2 SHUL’S BARMY
The new East London & Essex Liberal Synagogue held its first barmitzvah last Shabbat. The shul was officially formed on New Year’s Day, as a result of a merger between Woodford Liberal Synagogue and Bet Tikvah Synagogue. A packed-out hall, which included family and friends of Louie Adler heard him read from the Torah, with the service followed by a Kiddush provided by his family. Rabbi Richard Jacobi said: “It was great to see three generations of Louie’s family taking part in the service.”
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Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis was guest of honour as Ahavas Yisrael, one of the United Synagogue’s newest communities, celebrated the dedication of a new Sefer Torah. More than 150 people enjoyed the celebrations. Mirvis said: “As a kehillah dedicated to the love of Torah, this is a wonderful way for Ahavas Yisrael to commemorate their first year under the inspirational leadership of Dayan and Rebbetzin Vanzetta. May they continue to go from strength to strength.”
Photos by Hanah Paley
3 NEW SEFER TORAH
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4 A MAGICAL NIGHT
British Friends of Ohel Sarah held ‘A Night of Mystery’, with more than 40 people enjoying an evening with paranormal magician Marc Spellman. More than £1,600 was raised, which will support the organisation’s projects and programmes in Israel.
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