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The Comprehensive Annual Directory & Guide to the Leeds Jewish Community Year Book 2016 - 5776-77 CONTENTS Presidents of the Leeds Jewish Representative Council ................................................... 2 Directors & Hon. Life Vice-Presidents .............................................................................. 3 Sub-Committees of the Council 2016 .............................................................................. 4 L.J.R.C. Representation................................................................................................... 4 Useful Services ................................................................................................................ 6 Members of Parliament and European Parliament ............................................................ 10 Editorial............................................................................................................................ 13 Hospital Visiting Arrangements......................................................................................... 14 Chessed & Prison Visiting Arrangements.......................................................................... 14 Supervised Butchers, Caterers, Delicatessens, Poulterers ............................................... 15 Brit Milah.......................................................................................................................... 17 Guidance for the Bereaved............................................................................................... 18 Patrons ............................................................................................................................ 21 Young Patrons.................................................................................................................. 21 Table of Jewish Holy Days 2016-2018.............................................................................. 26 Youth Section................................................................................................................... 28 Affiliated Organisations..................................................................................................... 39 Index of Affiliated Organisations........................................................................................ 71 Index of Advertisers.......................................................................................................... 72
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Presidents of the Leeds Jewish Representative Council since its establishment as an independent body ALDERMAN HYMAN MORRIS......................................................................1941 – 1943 MARK LABOVITCH.......................................................................................1943 – 1956 BERNARD LYONS.........................................................................................1956 – 1968 AUGUSTUS CONWAY..................................................................................1968 – 1971 HARRY BROWN............................................................................................1971 – 1974 VICTOR ZERMANSKY...................................................................................1974 – 1977 ANTHONY LEVINE........................................................................................1977 – 1980 ANTHONY CONWAY....................................................................................1980 – 1983 HAZEL BROCH.............................................................................................1983 – 1986 JOHN COLLINS.............................................................................................1986 – 1989 RICHARD MANNING.....................................................................................1989 – 1992 JEFFREY HILLMAN.......................................................................................1992 – 1995 TIM FRIEDMAN.............................................................................................1995 – 1998 KENNETH SHENDEREY...............................................................................1998 – 2001 IAN GOLDMAN..............................................................................................2001 – 2004 SUSAN BAKER.............................................................................................2004 – 2007 SUE DORSEY................................................................................................2007 – 2010 HILTON LORIE ..............................................................................................2010 – 2013 SIMON JACKSON ........................................................................................2013 – 2016
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Directors 2016/17 SIMON JACKSON ALAN DUNWELL ABIGAIL LEVIN LAURENCE SAFFER SIMON PHILLIPS
NB. On Thursday 8th October 2015 an application was made to change the status of the LJRC from an organisation to that of a Company Limited by Guarantee. Under the new Articles of Association those previously known as Honorary Officers are to be known as Directors.
Hon. Life Vice-Presidents SUSAN K. BAKER HAZEL BROCH JOHN M. COLLINS ANTHONY M. CONWAY SEFTON COPITCH SUE DORSEY
TIM FRIEDMAN IAN J. GOLDMAN JEFFREY S. HILLMAN ANTHONY D. LEVINE HILTON LORIE RICHARD B. MANNING
Year Book Editors: Ann Dewar and Eva Peros
Programme Director: Ann Dewar Office hours: Monday – Thursday 8.00 - 12.00 LJRC, 2nd Floor, MAZCC, 311 Stonegate Road, Leeds, LS17 6AZ Tel: 0113 218 5869 or Mobile: 07443 509555 www.leedsjewishcommunity.com/ljrc
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Sub-Committees of the Council 2016 Executive STAN CUNDLE LEON DAVIDSON MIKE FLIGG MICHAEL FREEDMAN DIANE GOLDMAN HELEN LEWIS
HILTON LORIE BERNICE PEARLMAN ELSJE PRINS SARA SAUNDERS ALEX WEBSTER
LEEDS KASHRUT AUTHORITY Chairman: Steven Frieze
LEEDS JEWISH INTERFAITH NETWORK Joint Chairs: Hilton Lorie, Simon Phillips
The Leeds Jewish Representative Council is represented on the following bodies Board of Deputies Board of Deputies Provincial Committee Board of Deputies Provincial Liaison Committee Jewish Leadership Council Leeds City of Sanctuary Leeds Council of Christians and Jews Leeds Jewish Future Leeds Faiths Forum
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Let’s talk Call in Visit 03450 454 050 branch leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk Leeds Building Society is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Leeds Building Society is registered on the Financial Services Register under number 164992. You can check this on the FCA website at fca.org.uk/firms/systems-reporting/register or by contacting the FCA on 0800 111 6768. Head Office: 105 Albion Street, Leeds, LS1 5AS. We may monitor and/or record your telephone conversation with the Society to ensure consistent service levels (including colleague training).
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Religious:
Useful Services
Leeds Beth Din Dayan J Refson Mrs Sandra Richmond 411 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS17 7BY Leeds Kashrut Authority Steven Frieze Mrs Sandra Richmond 411 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS17 7BY Mikvot 411 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS17 7BY Pearls (women’s) Michelle Morris Dishes (toiveling)
Tel: 0113 268 7444
Tel: 0113 268 7444
Tel: 0113 237 1096 Tel: 0113 269 4377 Tel: 0113 266 2214
Synagogues (Orthodox)
Beth Hamidrash Hagadol 399 Street Lane, Leeds LS17 6HQ
Bookshop opening: Sunday 10.00 - 12.00
Tel: 0113 269 2181 Email: office@bhhs.co.uk
Chabad Lubavitch 168 Shadwell Lane, Leeds LS17 8AD Tel: 0113 266 3311 Email: lyo@judaismlive.com Chassidishe (Donisthorpe Hall) Shadwell Lane, Leeds LS17 6AW Tel: 0113 268 4248 Email: info@donisthorpehall.org Etz Chaim 411 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS17 7BY Tel: 0113 266 2214 Email: admin@etzchaim.co.uk Bookshop opening: Sunday 11.00 - 12.30 or contact the office
Harrogate Hebrew Congregation St Mary’s Walk, Harrogate HG2 0LW
Tel: 01423 871713
Hillel House 2 Springfield Mount, Leeds LS2 9NE
Tel: 0113 243 3211
Kollel Rabbi Shimon Glickman
Tel: 07514 650481
Queenshill MAZCC, 311 Stonegate Road, Leeds LS17 6AZ
Tel: 0113 268 7364
Shomrei Hadass 368 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS17 6QB
Tel: 0113 268 1461
United Hebrew Congregation 151 Shadwell Lane, Leeds LS17 8DW Tel: 0113 269 6141 Email: office@uhcleeds.com
Bookshop opening: Sunday 10.30 - 12.30
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York Hebrew Congregation Enquiries to: Val Kinsler
Email: valkinsler@uwclub.net
Synagogues (Reform/Progressive)
Bradford Synagogue 7a Bowland Street, Bradford BD1 3BW
Sinai Roman Avenue, Leeds LS8 2AN
Tel: 01274 544198
Tel: 0113 266 5256 Email: info@sinaisynagogue.org.uk
York Liberal Jewish Community Enquiries to: Ben Rich
Tel: 07469 159 134 Email: info@jewsinyork.org.uk Website: www.jewsinyork.org.uk
Monthly Shabbat morning services at Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York, Y01 9RL
Bereavement: Cemeteries: If you are searching for a specific grave please visit www.jewishgen.org/jcr-uk/leeds.htm The following cemeteries are open during daylight hours only. Closed on the Sabbath, High Holy Days and Bank Holidays. For enquiries/directions please see Synagogues listing above.
Etz Chaim (New Farnley) Cemetery 717 Whitehall Road, Leeds, LS12 6JL
United Hebrew Congregation (Gildersome) Cemetery 253 Gelderd Road, Leeds, LS12 6DJ
Beth Hamidrash Hagadol (Gildersome) Cemetery 351 Gelderd Road, Leeds, LS12 6DJ
Sinai (Harehills) Cemetery Kimberley Road, Leeds, LS9 6LZ
Chevra Kadisha (Leeds Joint) Mrs L Schulman
Tel: 0113 237 0159 Mobile: 07713 879759 Email: leedsjointchevrakadisha@gmail.com
Chevra Kadisha (Reform) Rabbi Ian Morris or Mrs Maxine Brown
Tel: 0113 237 0159
Communal: Communal Diary www.leedsjewishcommunity.com/diary Online registration necessary to access this facility Tel: 07714 204 664 Susie Gordon Email: susie@ljrc.org Concord (Multi-Faith Resource Centre) Tel: 01924 863956 Cynthia Dickinson Email: secretary@concord-leeds.org.uk C.S.T Incident No.
Tel: 07659 112819
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Libraries: Leeds Jewish Community Archive West Yorkshire Joint Service, Nepshaw Lane South, Morley, Leeds LS27 7JQ
Tel: 0113 393 9788 Email: leeds@wyjs.org.uk
Open: Mon, Tues & Thurs: 9.30am – 5pm by appointment only
Makor Library MAZCC, 311 Stonegate Road, Leeds LS17 6AZ
Tel: 0113 268 0899 Email: helen@makor.co.uk
Open: Mon to Thurs: 10am – 3pm
Sinai Synagogue Library
Tel: 0113 266 5256 Email: info@sinaisynagogue.org.uk
Open: After services (deposit required)
Victor Lewis Memorial Library BHH Synagogoue
Tel: 0113 269 2181 Email: office@bhhs. co.uk
Open: On request to office
Yvonne Clarke Memorial Library Etz Chaim Synagogue,
Tel: 0113 266 2214 Email: admin@etzchaim.co.uk
Open: All week.
Schools Wentworth Avenue, Leeds LS17 7TN Brodetsky Taylor Nursery Brodetsky Primary School Leeds Jewish Free School
Tel: 0113 293 0578 Email: www.brodetsky.leeds.sch.uk
Student Chaplaincy
Email: leeds@mychaplaincy.co.uk
The Zone (Leeds Judean Club) The Henry Cohen Campus, Primley Park Road, Leeds LS17 7HR
Tel: 0113 217 2531 Email: info@1zone.org.uk
Welfare:
Donisthorpe Hall Residential Nursing Tel: 0113 268 4248 Home for the Jewish Elderly Email: info@donisthorpehall.org Shadwell Lane, Leeds LS17 6AW
Hospital Lay Visiting Helpline (Chessed)
Tel: 0113 261 0782
Leeds Jewish Housing Association MAZCC, 311 Stonegate Road, Leeds LS17 6AZ
Tel: 0113 203 4910
Leeds Jewish Welfare Board Tel: 0113 268 4211 MAZCC, 311 Stonegate Road, Leeds LS17 6AZ Email: theboard@ljwb.co.uk
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Members of Parliament Leeds East Mr Richard Burgon MP Email: richard@richardburgon.com Tel: 0113 232 3266
Leeds North East Mr. Fabian Hamilton MP Email: fabian@leedsne.co.uk Tel: 0113 249 6600
Leeds North West Mr. Greg Mulholland MP Email: info@gregmulholland.org Tel: 0113 226 6519
Leeds Central Rt. Hon. Hilary Benn MP Email: hilary.benn.mp@parliament.uk Tel: 0113 244 1097
Morley & Outwood Ms Andrea Jenkyns MP Email: andrea.jenkyns.mp@parliament.uk Tel: 0113 345 0380
Leeds West Ms. Rachel Reeves MP Email: rachel.reeves.mp@parliament.uk Tel: 0113 255 2311
Pudsey Mr. Stuart Andrew MP Email: stuart.andrew.mp@parliament.uk Tel: 0113 204 7954
Elmet & Rothwelll Mr. Alec Shelbrooke MP Email: alec.shelbrooke.mp@parliament.uk Tel: 01937 589 002
Members of the European Parliament Jane Collins MEP
Mike Hookem MEP
United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) Tel. 01322 2845104 Email: jane.collins@ep.europa.eu
United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) Tel. 00 322 2845561 Email: mike.hookem@ep.europa.eu
Timothy Kirkhope MEP
Amjad Bashir MEP
Conservative Party Beechwood Farm, Main Street, Scotton, Knaresborough, N. Yorks, HG5 9HY Tel. 01423 866001 Email: timothy.kirkhope@ep.europa.eu
Office 466, No 2 Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP
Linda McAvan MEP
Richard Corbett MEP
Tel: 0113 366 2250 Email: amjad@amjadbashir.com
Labour Party Unity Business Centre, 26 Roundhay Road, Leeds LS7 1AB Tel. 0113 2430554 Email: richard@richardcorbett.org.uk
Labour Party 79 High Street, Wath-upon-Dearne, South Yorkshire S63 7QB Tel. 01709 875665 Fax. 01709 874207 Email: lindamcavan@lindamcavanmep.org.uk
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Editorial for the Leeds Jewish Representative Council Yearbook What a difference a year makes! The changes I’ve seen since starting at the LRJC a year ago have been extraordinary. Although, in common with many other notfor-profit organisations, we are struggling to cover our costs, we have managed to deliver an ambitious and varied programme of events and supported both the Jewish and non-Jewish communities. We have attended a host of civic and private occasions on behalf of the community, ranging from Remembrance and HMD services to Iftars and Quaker-Jewish dialogue groups. In order to keep everyone informed about what we are doing we created a biannual LJRC newsletter Mishpachah - and a new Facebook page - LeedsJewish RepCouncil. The LJRC candlelighting ceremony with an interfaith guest list and held at the Civic Hall was, as ever, an annual highlight. Since 2015 was an election year, LJRC representatives met with most of the incumbent and prospective candidates in all eight of the Leeds wards and prepared and distributed a summary paper, followed by a community hustings. New interfaith projects took place in abundance. A hugely enjoyable programme of events was held in partnership with the Chapeltown Gurdwara, Near Neighbours and Kala Sangam, whilst links were strengthened with local Christian congregations in a moving handover by some of the signatories of the Shalom Declaration, organised in partnership with Steven Jaffe of the Board of Deputies. A new sixth form project was developed entitled ‘Faith in the Future’ to promote an alternative and positive paradigm of harmonious religious coexistence, which local teenagers will be presenting at nearby primary schools. We also secured a small grant from Near Neighbours to establish an Interfaith Women’s Network. Much of our work as an umbrella organisation takes place on a cross-communal level. We have provided administrative support for both the intra shul football and cricket matches. We have helped accommodate the community’s needs in the proposed amalgamation and indexing of the Porton library with the Brotherton collection. We have assisted in co-ordinating both Shabbat UK Leeds and Mitzvah Day, supported the UJIA leadership programme and successfully promoted both Leeds and its Jewish community. Eva Peros has been an amazing addition to our team. She has brought a new dimension to the office with her background in PR and a host of skills which have helped to create, amongst other things Mishpachah, the Community newsletter and this Year Book. All of our Honorary Officers work hard on behalf of the community and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them all but special mention should and must go to our outgoing President, Simon Jackson. Simon’s commitment to the LJRC is extraordinary and he leaves us a more dynamic and re-energised organisation. Of all that he has accomplished during his tenure however, the pinnacle must be the creation of a new LJRC constitution, a labour of love for which Simon was the driving force and for which we owe a huge debt of gratitude to Jennifer Chambers of Shulmans LLP who worked on it pro bono. Our new constitution and the reimagining of the LJRC as a Company Limited by Guarantee better enable us to tackle the 21st century and we are ready and willing to take up the challenge. Ann Dewar Programme Director and Editor
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Hospital Visiting Arrangements Clergy To arrange a visit from your clergy, please contact your synagogue office or the chairman of the visiting committee: Rabbi A. Gilbert Tel: 0113 268 5657 Mobile: 07875 423637 Hospital
Visiting Minister
Leeds General Infirmary
Rev. A Chait
(Including Brotherton and Clarendon Wing)
albert.sebastian.chait@googlemail.com
St. James’s Hospital
Rev. A Chait
Chapel Allerton Hospital
Rev. A Chait
Seacroft Hospital
Rev. A Chait
Pinderfields – Wakefield
on request
St. Gemma’s Hospice
Rabbi A Gilbert
The Spire, Roundhay
on request
Wharfedale Hospital, Otley
on request
Harrogate District Hospital
on request
The above clergy can be requested to attend at any hospital.
Chessed
Hospital Lay Visiting Group A lay visiting service, staffed by volunteers, to cover all the NHS and private hospitals, hospices and nursing homes in and around Leeds for all members of the Jewish Community. To arrange a visit, please inform your Synagogue Office who will in turn contact Chessed with the details. If unable to contact Synagogue, please call the Chessed Helpline. THOSE WHO ARE NOT MEMBERS OF A SYNAGOGUE SHOULD CONTACT THE CHESSED HELPLINE TEL: 0113 261 0782 (24 HOURS) FOR THE SAME PURPOSE. The services provided by Chessed will complement the existing Chaplain’s visit. If you find that you have some spare time and wish to volunteer your services to benefit the Community, then call: Simeon Saffman – Co-ordinator Tel: 0113 261 0782 Mobile: 07774 681703 simon.saffman@ntlworld.com
Prison Visiting Arrangements Prison Armley Askham Grange Full Sutton Wakefield Wealstun
Visiting Minister Rabbi J. Kleiman on request Rabbi R. Cohen Rabbi Y. Angyalfi Rabbi Y. Angyalfi
To arrange a visit from the clergy, please contact the appropriate Synagogue Office.
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Supervised butchers, caterers, delicatessens and poulterers (Supervised by the Leeds Beth Din and Leeds Kashrut Authority) BUTCHER Gourmet 584 Harrogate Road, Sandhill Parade, Leeds LS17 8DP
Tel: 0113 268 2726
CATERERS Celia Clyne Banqueting 2A Warth Ind. Park, Warth Road, Bury BL9 9NB Charles Ross the Caterer 35 Plantation Gardens, Leeds LS17 8SX M. Fulda 12 Marston Road, Salford M7 0ER Martine’s Catering 592 Stonegate Road, Leeds LS17 6EL
Tel: 0161 705 1223 Tel: 0113 268 9889 Mobile: 07930 960977 Tel: 0161 740 1661 Tel: 0113 237 0996
McQue’s 311 Stonegate Road, Leeds LS17 6AZ Tel: 07947 010778 DELICATESSEN Myers’ Famous Kosherie 410 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS17 6PY
Tel: 0113 268 2943
POULTERER Marsh Poultry Ltd Orchard Lea, Gorse Lane, Tarleton, nr. Preston, PR4 6LJ
Tel: 01772 812396
Only the above are granted licences by the supervising authorities. This is your only guarantee of Kashrut.
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Brit Milah (Orthodox) The London Beth Din feels it incumbent to draw attention to the importance of engaging only qualified Mohelim to perform Brit Milah. It should be noted that all Mohelim including Doctors registered with the Initiation Society have received special instruction to carry out the ritual operation in accordance with Halachic requirements. No one, whether medically qualified or otherwise, is admitted to the Society’s roll of registered Mohelim unless qualified as regards religious fitness, knowledge of the Dinim and surgical competence. To avoid any doubt as to the Halachic validity of a circumcision, it is therefore advisable only to use the services of a registered Mohel. Contact: for Brit Milah (Orthodox) Please contact your Rabbi or Synagogue Office.
Brit Milah (Progressive) Brit Milah is the procedure of performing circumcision as a religious procedure, with appropriate prayers. It can only be performed on Jewish boys. Circumcision is a surgical procedure that can be performed on any boy. For those parents affiliated to the progressive congregations, recognised Mohelim are registered with the Association of Reform and Liberal Mohelim (ARLM). All members of the ARLM are qualified doctors, able to do both Brit Milah and circumcision. Contact details for Mohelim can be obtained through the various synagogue offices. The ARLM member currently practising and available around Leeds is:
Dr Nigel Zoltie Tel. 01423 500504 Email. nzoltie@medicolegal.biz
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Guidance for the Bereaved When families were much larger and life expectation shorter than today, most people knew exactly what to do when a member of the family died. Nowadays, we encounter death much less often and as a result many are uncertain as to what they should do. The object of this brief guide is to indicate what you should – and perhaps more important – what you should not do. Most important, do not panic and do not telephone funeral directors, synagogue officers or the Registrar of Births & Deaths in the middle of the night. If you are in doubt, take advice along the following lines:
Normal circumstances If a death occurs during normal office hours: You should notify the Funeral Director, Burton & Burton tel: 0113 269 5552/07796 267 697, Etz Chaim tel: 0113 266 2214 or Leeds Joint Chevra Kadisha tel: 0113 237 0159 immediately and they will be able to help and advise you. If you do not know of which synagogue (if any) the deceased was a member, contact the Secretary of your own synagogue and ask advice. If a Jewish person dies in the Leeds area even if he or she is not a member of any synagogue or burial society, arrangements will be made for burial in a Jewish cemetery. A Death Certificate is required and this is normally obtained from a doctor who has been treating the deceased – either the GP or a hospital doctor. The Certificate has to be taken to the Office of the Registrar of Births & Deaths in the One Stop Centre, 2 Great George Street, Leeds LS2 8BA (Tel. 0113 222 4408). Please telephone during office hours to make an appointment. The Registrar will issue a Disposal Form without which the funeral director cannot make preparations for the funeral. Please be aware that the death must be registered in the district where the deceased passes away. If any difficulties arise, seek the advice of the synagogue office. If death occurs outside normal office hours: Linda Schulman and Susan Cohen have been appointed Deputy Registrars for Jewish Funerals. They are on duty from out Shabbat (Saturday night) until Sunday night and on Bank Holidays. As soon as the family of the deceased are in possession of the certificate of death from the doctor attending they can come to Susan or Linda who can issue the green form which enables the removal and burial of the deceased. The benefit of this service means people no longer have to wait until the Registrar's Office is open, thus enabling burial within twenty four hours.
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Linda Schulman Tel. 0113 226 8718 Mobile. 07713 879759
Susan Cohen Tel. 0113 269 3815 Mobile. 07966 555517
‘Abnormal circumstances’ If death occurs in circumstances where a doctor is not permitted to issue a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death, the death has to be reported by the doctor to the Coroner, the Registrar cannot issue a disposal certificate. Here again you should contact Burton & Burton, Etz Chaim or the Leeds Joint Chevra Kadisha who in turn will deal with the Coroner’s office. Please do not contact the Coroner’s office yourself. The Coroner and his staff are aware of Jewish requirements and you can trust them to do as all they reasonably can to expedite the release of the deceased. You would be wise not to make funeral arrangements until the Coroner has released the deceased. Note: Where a post mortem is requested by the Coroner, please contact Linda Schulman at the Leeds Joint Chevra Kadisha who will discuss this with the Coroner and the family and endeavour to obtain a scan as opposed to an invasive post mortem.
Synagogue
Tel
Opening Hours
Administrator
269 2181
Mon – Thur 9.00am – 4.30pm Friday 9.00am – 1.00pm Sunday 10.00am – 1.00pm
Wendy Tobias
Chassidishe
268 6805
Contact BHH as above
Roy Powell
Etz Chaim
266 2214
Monday 9.00am Tues - Thurs 9.00am Friday 9.00am Sunday 9.00am
Stanley Morris Nicola SmajeRosenbloom
United Hebrew Congregation
269 6141
Mon-Thurs 9.00am – 3.00pm Fri 9.00am – 12.30pm Sun 9.30am – 12.00pm
Joanna Kessler Louise Moss
266 5256
Mon – Fri
Heidi Sizer
ORTHODOX Beth Hamidrash Hagadol
– 1.30pm – 5.30pm – 1.30pm – 1.00pm
REFORM Sinai Synagogue
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PATRONS 2016 Susan & Raymond Appleson Sharon & Warren Bank Shirley & Malcolm Berwin Rosalind & David Bickler
Michele & Wayne Jackson Liz & Wilf Jackson Gillian & Daniel Kaufman Jonathan Klein
Judith & Alan Caplan Marilyn Coen Judith & Anthony Conway Jeremy Conway Angela & Sefton Copitch
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Jane & Michael Saffer Hilary & Simeon Saffman Philippa & Geoffrey Schiffeldrin Madeleine Sefton Marlene & Malcolm Sender Suzie & Richard Shenderey Marilyn & Grahame Stowe Anita Woolman J.P.
YOUNG PATRONS 2016 Leo & Sam Coen Rachel, Sarah, Joshua & Gabriella Cohen Isabelle Rose Levene & Cara Grace Levene Ilana & Sam Pearce & Whisky
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SHAVUOT
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Signifies YOM TOV
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PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THE ABOVE FESTIVALS COMMENCE AT SUNSET ON THE DAY BEFORE THE DATE INDICATED ABOVE
FAST OF 10 TEVET
CHANUKAH
celebration of the torah
SIMCHAT TORAH
8th Day of Assembly
SHMINI ATZERET
Tabernacles
SUKKOT
Day of Atonement
YOM KIPPUR
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ROSH HASHANAH
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BNEI AKIVA OF LEEDS SHADWELL LANE SYNAGOGUE 151 SHADWELL LANE LEEDS LS17 8DW
BNEI AKIVA Bnei Akiva is a religious Zionist Youth movement with an international membership of around 40,000. In Leeds, as happens all around the country, regular meetings are held every Shabbat afternoon for ages 6 - 15. Just turn up between 3pm and 5pm. All our activities are centred at Shadwell Lane Shul, and meetings are taken by a dedicated band of enthusiastic and committed leaders. The meetings focus on Judaism and Israel and are both interesting and fun. Other BA activities also include:• National Summer and Winter Camps, and other regional and national activities. • Israel Camp after GCSEs. • Two separate year schemes in Israel. • Friday night minyan, held jointly with BHH Shul, at the Brodetsky Campus • A new weekday ‘Coco Club’ for 9 and 10 year-olds, where they can come and talk about and hear speakers on a number of interesting topics. And finally • The opportunity to become involved in the largest and strongest Jewish Youth movement in the world!
FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT “THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BNEI AKIVA” CONTACT: NORTHERN OFFICE: Manchester 0161 740 1621 Email: leeds@bauk.org www.bauk.org
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RAINBOWS, BROWNIES AND GUIDES Girlguiding gives girls and young women a chance to develop their potential and make a difference to their community. Girlguiding is split into different age groups, Rainbows are aged 5-7, Brownies aged 7-10 and Guides aged 10-14. All groups involve indoor and outdoor activities which let the girls think for themselves, challenge themselves whilst learning new skills, make friends and help others. For membership details please contact: RAINBOWS: 61st BROWNIES: 62nd BROWNIES: GUIDES:
Sarah Wiggan Deborah Selwyn Rochelle Fielding Tracy Sapier
Tel: 07769 325215 Tel: 07879 556457 Tel: 07734 052101 Tel: 0113 268 3660
GROUPS RAINBOWS: MEETINGS: 61st LEEDS BROWNIES: MEETINGS:
Age 5 – 7 years Mondays, 6pm – 7.10pm Henry Cohen Campus
62nd LEEDS BROWNIES: MEETINGS: 61st LEEDS GUIDES: MEETINGS:
Age 7 – 10 years Thursdays, 6pm – 7.15pm Henry Cohen Campus
Age 7 – 10 years Tuesdays, 6pm – 7.15pm Henry Cohen Campus
Age 10 – 15 years Tuesdays, 7.30pm – 9pm Henry Cohen Campus
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BEAVERS, CUBS, SCOUTS AND EXPLORERS The motto of the Cubs and Scouts movement is “Be Prepared” and that just about sums up Cubs and Scouts. This is a unique organisation which teaches boys to be prepared for all eventualities in life as well as teaching them to respect themselves and others in this world. The activities are varied and range from community service to enjoying the great outdoors, cooking, camping, first aid, orienteering, expeditions and so much more. Can you cope with emergencies and problems? Our boys can! For membership details please contact: BEAVERS: CUBS: SCOUTS: EXPLORERS: GROUPS 22nd NORTH LEEDS (HILLEL) BEAVERS: MEETINGS:
Susie Gordon Tel: 07714 204664 David Sumroy Tel: 07904 546216 Darren Taylor Tel: 07710 835959 Deidre Cline Tel: 07718 537582 Jan Levi Tel: 07587 080671
Age 6 – 8 years Wednesdays, 6pm – 7.15pm Henry Cohen Campus
22nd NORTH LEEDS (HILLEL) CUBS – BLUE PACK: Age 8 – 10 years MEETINGS: Mondays, 7.15pm – 8.30pm Henry Cohen Campus 22nd NORTH LEEDS (HILLEL) SCOUTS: Age 10 - 14 years MEETINGS: Thursdays, 7.30pm – 8.00pm Henry Cohen Campus 22nd NORTH LEEDS (HILLEL) EXPLORERS: MEETINGS:
Age 14 – 18 years (for boys and girls) Wednesday, 8pm – 9.30pm (every two weeks) Henry Cohen Campus
GROUP SCOUT LEADER TEAM: David Benedict Anthony Taylor Keith Warner
Tel: 07850 766101 Tel: 07552 731011 Tel: 01937 579567
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FEDERATION OF ZIONIST YOUTH Affiliated to the Zionist Federation of Great Britain and Ireland The Federation of Zionist Youth (FZY) is the largest pluralist Zionist youth movement in the United Kingdom. FZY aims to create young leaders with a passion for Israel and their Jewish identity. Our ideology is shaped by Zionism and is expressed through FZY’s four aims: Tzedakah (acts of righteousness), Tarbut (Jewish, culture), Magen (defence of Jewish rights) and Aliyah Nimshechet (moving to Israel and living out our ideology). At FZY, we strive to challenge, stimulate, educate and excite British Jewish youth with imaginative peer-led activity. In Leeds, weekly meetings take place in the homes of community members (check the Jewish press for details). The Leeds Society is called ‘Ketura’, which is the name of the FZY/Young Judaea Kibbutz near Eilat in Israel. The society caters for 14-17 year olds and meets every Sunday evening with about 35-45 people per meeting. We can be found on Facebook by searching for “FZY Ketura” As well as weekly meetings, FZY also runs highly successful summer programmes, sending over 450 young people to Israel every year on our Israel Tour. Several teenagers from Leeds have been on FZY programmes – whether Ofek (end of year 9), Kesher (end of year 10) or our famous gap year programme – FZY Year Course. For more information, check us out at www.fzy.org.uk Or give us a ring on 020 8201 6661
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HABONIM DROR
Habonim Dror is a socialist-Zionist, culturally Jewish youth movement, that has activities on a regular basis to instill all the participants with a strong Jewish and Zionist identity. One of the main aims of Habonim Dror is for its members to go on after their time in the movement and make aliyah with the intention of helping to create an ideal Israeli society. All Habonim Dror events are centred around fundamental values of inclusivity, equality and social responsibility. We run activities for children aged nine upwards through weekly meetings, weekend, and residential summer and winter activities, including Israel tour for 16 year olds. In Leeds, our activities are run mainly from the Zone youth centre, often collaborating on special events. Post-Israel tour, all members have the opportunity to become leaders in the movement after partaking in an intensive leadership course, giving them the necessary and vital tools to help them pass on all they have learned and taken from the movement in order to give it back to the next generation.
Contact Details: Manchester Office 28 Wilton Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 4WQ 0161 795 9447 London Office Platinum House, Gabriel Mews, Crewys Road, London, NW2 2GD 0208 209 2111 www.habodror.org.uk Registered Charity Number: 1088803
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THE JEWISH LADS & GIRLS BRIGADE For 120 years the JLGB has served our community with honour and is one of British Jewry's greatest unsung heroes. For generations, the JLGB has been inspiring and empowering Jewish young people to maximise their opportunities, to make good choices and to understand the importance of giving back to society. Today's JLGB is a modern, thriving, innovative and award winning organisation reaching out to over 4000 Jewish young people each year, offering them the opportunity to enrich their lives through a diverse range of positive experiences, exciting activities, leadership training and skills development programmes. We were delighted that Chief Rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, helped launch JLGB's youth volunteering initiative 'evolve', which creates a volunteering journey that embraces all Jewish young people throughout primary and secondary school and on to university. evolve will enable and equip all Jewish young people to fully engage in meaningful social action, enhance their employability and transferable skills to become active citizens in their community. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, or DofE, is the world's leading youth achievement award and the JLGB is immensely proud to say that since 1956, we have been the exclusive Jewish Licensed Organisation. The award gives young people between the ages of 14 and 25 the most incredible opportunity to take part in a wonderfully flexible and diverse range of exciting activities, ideas and challenges that leads to a nationally-recognised Award which is highly prized by colleges, universities and employers (and can prove to be a key differentiator for admissions departments). We can now offer the provision to all Jewish young people throughout the UK at not only all Jewish secondary schools but also, Open Groups, synagogues and youth and community groups. At the Leeds JLGB group, you can take part in a great range of activities, events and community projects in a safe and friendly atmosphere with people just like you! Whatever you're interested in doing and regardless of your level of ability, you will find a huge selection of exciting activities and opportunities. This will give you the chance to make friends that will last a lifetime, not just from Leeds or even the UK but from all around the world. For more information please contact the JLGB Northern Office on Tel: 0161 7678890 or Email: getinvolved@jlgb.org
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UNION OF JEWISH STUDENTS We are 64 Jewish societies (J-Socs) on campuses from Exeter to Edinburgh, London to Liverpool and many more in-between. UJS is the representative body for over 8,500 Jewish students studying in the UK and Ireland. By students, for students, UJS is the only peer-led Jewish student organisation. We are cross-communal; reform, orthodox, secular, religious, left, right; UJS unites Jewish students. UJS delivers powerful campaigns defending Jewish students’ interests; diverse and dynamic programmes for enriching Jewish life on campus; inspiring national events; access to kosher accommodation and food, safe vibrant spaces for J-Soc activities; and career networking opportunities. UJS PRESIDENT: HANNAH BRADY Email: hannahb@ujs.org.uk LEEDS J-SOC PRESIDENT: DANA WINTER Email: dana@laborwinter.at
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AJEX (ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH EX-SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN) CHAIRMAN:
Leonard Fineberg
HON. SECRETARY:
Leonard Cohen 72 High Ash Drive Leeds LS17 8RB
HON. CHAPLAIN:
Rabbi Anthony Gilbert
Tel: 268 7408
AIMS: “To combat intolerance, prejudice and discrimination and particularly antisemitism. To assist Jewish Ex-Service personnel and their dependants who are in need. To uphold the freedom and rights of Jews wherever such freedom and rights are assailed.” COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
Every two months.
AMIT – A JEWISH VOICE Amit, BHH Balfour House, 399 Street Lane, Leeds LS17 6HQ Tel: 0113 226 0951 Email: team@amit.uk.com CHAIRMAN VICE CHAIRMAN
Neil Solden Phil Goldstone
Amit is an organisation established to promote the case for Israel and to present related topics to the Jewish and wider communities. Working in conjunction with the Shaliach and Makor, Amit organises Israel discussion evenings, speakers for the community, inter-faith presentations and responds to enquiries on these matters.
BETH DIN (JEWISH ECCLESIASTICAL COURT) Etz Chaim Synagogue, 411 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS17 7BY SECRETARY: REGISTRAR: ASSOCIATE RABBI:
Mrs Sandra Richmond Dayan J.J. Refson Rabbi A. Gilbert Rabbi S.Kupperman
Tel/Fax: 0113 268 7444 Tel: 237 0360 Tel: 268 5657 Tel: 269 1347
The Court of the Leeds Beth Din sits every weekday (except Friday) from 10.30am 12.30pm. At other times the Dayan or the Registrar can be reached on the numbers listed. The Beth Din provides supervision for all matters of Kashrut and Shechita and is also the Halachic authority in Leeds of all questions of Jewish law and practice including Marriage and Divorce. The Beth Din provides services for Dinei Torah (adjudication in disputes and monetary matters). Accredited Venues for Kosher Functions:
Rudding Park
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BETH HAMIDRASH HAGADOL SYNAGOGUE Street Lane, Leeds LS17 6HQ Email: office@bhhs.co.uk
Tel: 269 2181 Fax: 237 0113 Website: www.bhhs.co.uk
EXECUTIVE OFFICER:
Wendy Tobias
CLERGY:
Rabbi Jason Kleiman Rabbi Mendel Sufrin
AIMS: To maintain and promote the orthodox forms of traditional Judaism, to promote and encourage Youth activities, to provide and support educational, cultural and social activities within the congregation and the community, and to support local and national bodies whose aims are to strengthen Anglo-Jewry. In furtherance of these aims, facilities have been made available within the synagogue grounds for the Menorah School. Services are held morning and evening (times from office) and there is a thriving Juniors’ Service which meets every Shabbat and Yom Tov morning at 10.30am and Torah Tots at 10.45am. Enquiries regarding membership should be addressed to the office of the congregation at 399 Street Lane, Leeds LS17 6HQ. J.M.T. Events caters for young Jewish professionals, 21-35 in Leeds by putting on a range of unique events, which have an inclusive sociable and relaxed atmosphere with the aim of strengthening the Jewish identity and their commitment to the Leeds Jewish community. Feel free to contact us by emailing info@jmtevents.co.uk
B’NAI BRITH HILLEL FOUNDATION H. L. Price Hillel House, 2 Springfield Mount, Leeds LS2 9NE PRESIDENT: CHAIRMAN:
L. N. Harris Allan Taylor
AIMS: To provide a centre for Jewish students attending the Universities in Leeds and other colleges of higher education for religious, social and cultural activities.
B’NAI BRITH LODGE OF LEEDS No - 3346 B’nai Brith is an international organisation dedicated to the service of the Jewish Community. The Leeds Lodge affords the opportunity for men and women to meet in friendship in order to promote the aims of Benevolence, Brotherly and Sisterly Love and Harmony amongst all Jews, thus acting as a bridge within the community. All enquiries to either: Shirley Casdan or
41 Lady Park Court Leeds LS17 8TZ
Dr Michael Cohen
6 Sandhill Grove LS17 8ED
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Tel: 226 4475 Tel: 07940 598362
BRODETSKY JEWISH PRIMARY SCHOOL & NURSERY Wentworth Avenue, Leeds LS17 7TN Tel: 293 0578 (SCHOOL) www.brodetsky.leeds.sch.uk EXECUTIVE HEAD TEACHER: CHAIR OF GOVERNORS:
Jeremy Dunford Dr Jason Broch
The school provides a secular and Jewish education for children aged 2 - 11 years. The early years foundation stage department ensures a happy and constructive start to school life. In the main school the continuation of this education gives them the opportunity to learn and grow both academically, with excellent SATS results, and socially within a warm Jewish environment. The school is supported by Brodetsky Voluntary Aided Trust and, through the Hebrew and Jewish Studies department, ensures that the children and their families are enriched and inspired through the religion. Fund-raising continues to be a priority, and the school is supported by a very hard working Parents-Teachers-Association Brodetsky Link, which raises funds for visits, outings, prizes, lucky bags for the Yomim Tovim and much more. All prospective parents are welcome to telephone the school and arrange with the head teacher to visit.
CHAI CANCER CARE Address: The Tower Clinic, 8 Tinshill Lane, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 7AP Tel: 0788 131 5390 Email: johanne@chaicancercare.org Web: www.chaicancercare.org Main Point: Contact:
Johanne Harrison
Chai Cancer Care is the Jewish community's cancer support organisation, operating from 11 satellite centres across the UK. Chai's expertise and care for cancer patients, their families and friends can be accessed from our flagship North West London Centre, South London, Essex, Hackney, Southend, Leeds, Liverpool, South Manchester, North Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham. In addition Chai also provides international support via skype or on the phone. In Leeds, Chai provides a range of specialised services including counselling, play therapy, physiotherapy and complementary therapies operating out of the Jewish Welfare Boards offices. Chai also provides home visits within and around the Leeds area. To find our more please visit www.chaicancercare.org
CHAPLAINCY BOARD YORKSHIRE & HUMBERSIDE CHAIRMAN: TREASURER:
Ivan H. Green Mrs. Rosalind E Peters Mob: 07713573336
AIMS: To help and support Jewish Students in all the regions - Sheffield, Hull, York, Bradford & Leeds.
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CHASSIDISHE SYNAGOGUE Services at Donisthorpe Hall, Shadwell Lane, Leeds LS17 6AW TREASURER & HON. SECRETARY:
Mr Phillip Leaman 21 Highwood Drive,
Leeds, LS17 6EP
Tel: 0113 2611774
CHEVRA KADISHA - LEEDS JOINT JOINT CHAIRPERSONS
Richard Winetrobe Jane Selby
CO-ORDINATOR
Linda Schulman Tel: 0113-2370159 21 Linton Rise Mobile: 0771 3879759 Leeds LS17 8QW E-mail: leedsjointchevrakadisha@gmail.com
AIMS: To perform the Mitzvot of Tahara (preparing the deceased for burial), performing Kria, assist with Shmira and sole custodians of the Tahara House at Chapel Allerton Hospital. N.B. Notification of death should first be made to Burton & Burton, Etz Chaim or the Leeds Joint Chevra Kadisha. Parents experiencing miscarriages or still births should feel free to contact the Co-ordinator. Out of hours the Co-ordinator will always accept telephone calls, excluding Shabbat and Yom Tov or return messages left on her answer machine. Anyone wishing to volunteer to perform these Mitzvot should contact the coordinator.
CHEVRA KADISHA - REFORM CONVENOR:
Rabbi Ian Morris Maxine Brown
Tel: 266 5256
THE COUNCIL OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS LEEDS BRANCH Registered Charity No. 238005 We arrange a variety of interesting events which encompass all Faiths. The Council, which is not a missionary organisation, brings together the Christian and Jewish Communities in a common effort to fight the evils of prejudice, intolerance and discrimination between people of different religions, races and colours. We work for the betterment of human relations, based on mutual respect, understanding and good will. If we can be of any help to you please make contact with our Hon. Secretaries MRS. SYLVIA CROWTHER, 18 Wellgarth View, Leeds LS13 1EE Tel: 256 1407 or RABBI IAN MORRIS, Sinai Synagogue, Roman Avenue, Leeds LS8 2AN Tel: 266 5256
(LATE) COURT OF HOPE OF ISRAEL 6951 (ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS) HON SECRETARY:
Mr P Westerman 24 Park Square West Leeds LS1 2PW
Tel: 245 3062
AIMS: To foster the spirit of brotherhood and the relief and maintenance of members during sickness or infirmity.
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COMMUNITY SECURITY TRUST (CST) Office No. 24 Hour Emergency Incident No.
Tel: 0113 2371980 Tel: 07659 112 819
DONISTHORPE HALL WHERE KINDNESS & CARE COME FIRST RESIDENTIAL NURSING HOME FOR THE JEWISH ELDERLY Shadwell Lane, Leeds LS17 6AW Tel: 0113 268 4248 Fax: 0113 237 0502 Reg. Charity No. 1077573 CHAIRMAN: Mr Andrew Brown MBE AIMS AND ACTIVITIES: Donisthorpe Hall is a registered elderly care home. It offers respite, residential, nursing and specialist dementia care for 182 residents. It has 230 highly-trained staff who help to give each resident the best care and the fullest life possible. The Home is one of the only independent care homes in the area to receive Health Quality Service (CHKS) accreditation and the Hospitality Assured standard for service & business excellence.
EMUNAH EMUNAH is an international organisation enhancing the quality of life in Israel through education and traditional religious values. We help all people from infants to senior citizens, orphans, immigrants, mothers and soldiers by creating a happy and nurturing environment. We’re EMUNAH, we care, we share, we’re there! LEEDS EMUNACH COUNCIL SHOSHANAH JOINT CHAIRMEN:
Mrs Sylivia Baum Mrs Lynda Gilmore
HON SECRETARY:
Mrs Cynthia Myerson 37 Primley Park Road Leeds LS17 7HR
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ETZ CHAIM SYNAGOGUE PRESIDENT: CLERGY:
Malcolm Taylor Rabbi Shalom Kupperman Rabbi Anthony Gilbert
SYNAGOGUE ADDRESS: OFFICE / REGISTERED ADDRESS: CONTACT FOR OFFICE AND CLERGY:
411 Harrogate Rd, Leeds LS17 7BY 584 Harrogate Rd, Leeds LS17 8DP 0113 266 2214
Email: WEBSITE: CARETAKERS:
admin@etzchaim.co.uk www.etzchaim.co.uk 0113 268 5266
AIMS: To maintain an orthodox, modern community with members linked to Torah values and vibrant Jewish life. To encourage youth and social and cultural activities in order to consolidate and extend the Synagogue’s environment; to support and co-operate with local and national organizations for the protection and strengthening of Anglo-Jewry. Morning and evening services on a daily basis - For membership enquires contact the shul office on 0113 266 2214 - Shabbat Children’s services (split into age groups) - Thriving social and cultural activities - A vibrant over 60’s Leisure Club Gourmet: 584 Harrogate Rd. Tel: 0113 268 2726. This is the only kosher butcher’s shop in Yorkshire and is operated under the Etz Chaim umbrella. The local Mikvah which serves people in Leeds and the surrounding area is also located on Etz Chaim premises.
GMB - BRITAINS’ GENERAL UNION Grove Hall, 60 College Grove Road, Wakefield WF1 3RN
Tel: 0345 337 7777
HARROGATE HEBREW CONGREGATION St Marys Walk, Harrogate HG2 0LW VICE PRESIDENT: CHAIRMAN/SECRETARY:
Bernard Cohen Philip Morris
Contacts: 01423 879143 / admin@harrogateshul.co.uk www.harrogatehebrewcongregation.co.uk Known as 'The Welcoming Shul' and with members as far afield as London, Leeds, Bradford and Ilkley. The Shul has built its reputation on the warmth of its welcome, its ease of worship, a pride in its longstanding and illustrious history, its 'independence' within the orthodox community and its desire to welcome those wishing to discover a way long since forgotten. That is Friendship, Decorum and Respect for all. Various memberships including country membership at £115 per annum. Burial rights available in our beautiful cemetery. Shabbos services start at 10:00am and all festivals are celebrated. Services are conducted by a wide and interesting variety of different officiants. Read more about us on our website.
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HILLEL HOUSE
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HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION (HSFA) AFFILIATED TO THE ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH REFUGEES CHAIR: Lilian Black (lilian.black@btconnect.com) ADMINISTRATOR: Barbara Cline (LJWB) Tel: 0113 268 4211 (barbara.cline@ljwb.co.uk) Membership of the Association is open to Holocaust survivors, those who had to leave their country of origin because of Nazi persecution, to members of their families and to any other persons interested in ensuring the Holocaust is never forgotten and never repeated. The HSFA has run a number of successful projects funded through the Heritage Lottery Fund which has enabled it to capture the stories of Yorkshire based survivors and create a rich resource of materials, including a collection of members’ artefacts held in the Special Collections at th e University of Leeds. Its new project The Holocaust Sustaining the Legacy, will focus on training a new generation of speakers and also on capturing new testimony by using the evidence of records recently made available of survivors’ experience from the German archives at Bad Arolsen. www.holocaustlearning. org. We wish to thank charities, individuals and the Heritage Lottery Fund for enabling us to continue our important work to fight bigotry and all forms of persecution which led ultimately to the Holocaust.
JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ENGLAND LEEDS BRANCH ENQUIRIES TO:
Nigel Grizzard ngrizzard@aol.com
Tel: 07798 855494
This very active Society is concerned with the promotion of every aspect of Jewish history. It is involved in the preservation and dissemination of Archival material. It hosts regular monthly talks by local and national experts in Jewish culture, artistic and social history at the UHC Synagogue in Shadwell Lane. We participate in occasional visits to significant Jewish sites and organisations. All those interested in learning more about our unique cultural heritage are welcome.
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JEWISH LABOUR MOVEMENT (INCORPORATING POALE ZION) CHAIRMAN:
Leonard Fineberg 43 The Mount Leeds LS17 7RH
Tel: 267 3275
GENERAL SECRETARY:
Norma Fineberg 43 The Mount Leeds LS 17 7RH
Tel: 267 3275
MEETINGS: Monthly in members’ homes and with Public Meetings from time to time: Enquiries for membership should be addressed to the Membership Treasurer: Mr. A. Harris Tel: 225 9307 104 Ingledew Court, Sandringham Drive, Leeds LS17 STY AIMS & ACTIVITIES: Affiliated to the British Labour Party, It is an integral part of the British Zionist Movement. To support efforts of the Israel Labour Party. To create Cultural Education and to promote Public Relations on behalf of Israel. Holds regular discussions with Members of Parliament, Trades Unions and other prominent people to encourage support of Zionism and Jewish affairs generally.
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND For over a century JNF UK has played a vital role in building the land of Israel. In our early years we bought land, planted trees, drained swamps and built the infrastructure of a functioning state. Today JNF UK has adapted its mission to meet the challenges facing the State of Israel in the 21st Century. Today most of our work takes place in the Negev, the vast desert region in Israel’s south. JNF UK is working to advance all aspects of life in Israel’s underdeveloped south. From improving education and welfare to boosting employment and healthcare, JNF UK aims to draw new life to the Negev and better the lives of those who call the region home. Please find out more by visiting www.jnf.co.uk. Contact: Alan Aziz, Chief Executive Officer JNF House, Spring Villa Park, Spring Villa Road, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7ED Tel: 020 8732 6100 Email: info@jnf.co.uk website: www.jnf.co.uk Registered Charity No. 225910
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JEWISH WOMEN’S AID Jewish Women’s Aid (JWA) is a unique charity for Jewish women and their children who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. One woman in four will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. It affects all women, regardless of age, education, class, lifestyle or religion; the Jewish community is no different from any other. That means that every year, thousands of Jewish women will face violence against themselves and their children from within their own home. And there is just one organisation in the UK dealing specifically with the needs of abused Jewish women. That organisation is Jewish Women’s Aid. Domestic violence can be physical, psychological, financial or emotional abuse from a partner, husband or former partner. Contact JWA's confidential telephone helpline 0808 801 0500 if you would like to join or volunteer, or to arrange for a JWA representative to talk to your group. www.jwa.org.uk
LEEDS JEWISH EDUCATION AUTHORITY Founded 1881 NEW, REVITALISED TALMUD TORAH In conjunction with THE ZONE and based at the Brodestsky Campus
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G.C.S.E in Religious Studies and Classical Hebrew Zone Ed classes for young children in conjunction with The Zone Barmitzvah classes Bat Chayil course in partnership with LJFS Sponsored Limmudei Kodesh course at LJFS Weekday and Sunday classes Post Bar and Bat Mitzvah classes Family Education
PLEASE SUPPORT THE TALMUD TORAH THE FUTURE OF ORTHODOX JEWISH EDUCATION For further information and times of classes please contact
Rabbi J Kleiman 07989 351503
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LEEDS JEWISH FREE SCHOOL The Henry Cohen Campus, Wentworth Avenue, Leeds LS17 7TN Tel: 269 3176 www.ljfs.org EXECUTIVE HEAD TEACHER: CHAIR OF GOVERNORS:
Jeremy Dunford Councillor Dan Cohen
LJFS’s vision is to offer secondary school provision in Leeds for children aged 11 to 18 (school years 7 to 13), that ensures high academic standards, a strong moral ethic, a joy of learning, high aspirations and an expectation to contribute to the local community. This is underpinned by a strong Jewish ethos and based in the National Curriculum.
LEEDS JEWISH HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD CHAIRMAN:
Kate Pearlman-Shaw
CHIEF EXECUTIVE:
Lee Bloomfield Tel: 203 4910 The Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Community Centre 311 Stonegate Road Leeds LS17 6AZ Fax: 0113 203 4929
AIMS: To provide affordable accommodation for people in housing need. The Association owns and manages over 450 properties on the Queenshill Estate, at High Moor Close, Bentcliffe Court, Green Park, Primley Park View, Cranmer Estate, Harrogate Road and Shadwell Lane. The properties comprise houses, maisonettes and flats for rent; shared ownership flats; sheltered schemes for the elderly; a range of supported housing; for people with a learning disability; studio flats for young single people and for people with mental health problems. The Association has been successful in obtaining funding to develop a variety of new schemes designed to meet the community’s changing needs.
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LEEDS JEWISH WELFARE BOARD CHAIRMAN:
Russell Manning
CHIEF EXECUTIVE:
Elizabeth Bradbury The Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Community Centre 311 Stonegate Road Leeds LS17 6AZ
Tel: 268 4211 Email: theboard@ljwb.co.uk
A company limited by guarantee. Charity Reg. No. 1041257 AIMS: To deliver a wide range of care and support services to children and adults of all ages. Services include Moorcare which provides a fully regulated homecare service, support for people with learning disabilities and mental health issues to live in the community, and also residential care services for adults with learning disabilities. At the Marjorie and Arnold Ziff Community Centre we are able to provide a wide range of day and evening activities for all ages, a fully supervised kosher restaurant and café, conference and event spaces. We also run thewellfairshop at Moortown Corner and our Yorkshire More social enterprise makes highly sought after kosher jams and chutneys.
LEEDS JUDEAN TABLE TENNIS CLUB (AFFILIATED TO LEEDS JEWISH YOUTH SERVICE) PRESIDENT:
Cyril Villiers MBE
CHAIRMAN:
Ivan Lewis, Tel: 07966 236969 69 Main Street, Shadwell, Leeds, LS17 8HL Email: ivanlewis@btconnect.com
SECRETARY: Doug Fern 91 The Avenue Leeds LS17 7NY www.leedsjudeantt.com
Tel: 267 0342
‘Our primary aim as a club is to have a great time socially, and this is achieved by an extremely diverse mix of people coming together to do what they love doing most.....playing Table Tennis!!! Whether a complete novice or an England ranked player, our club welcomes anyone, and if you have aspirations to improve your game, you can do this by either lots of practice at the various practice sessions we hold throughout the week, or through our organised coaching sessions which can teach you from the very basics to advanced level play. For kids The emphasis for all kids playing at our club is to enjoy this wonderful game. And at the same time we teach some great life skills too, like working as a team, good manners on and off the table, and how commitment to anything is more important than simply being talented.’ From our experience anyone can reach a very good standard of being able to play Table Tennis if they put the hours in....it really is as simple as that!’
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LEEDS KASHRUT AUTHORITY CHAIRMAN:
Steven Frieze
ADMINISTRATOR:
Mrs Sandra Richmond Tel: 0113 2687444 Etz Chaim Synagogue, 411 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS17 7BY
AIMS AND ACTIVITIES: Administration of the financial aspects of kashrut, shechita and gittin under the auspices of the Leeds Beth Din.
LEEDS LlMMUD CO-CHAIRS: Stephen Keevash & Linda Rosen Email: leeds@limmud.org Tel: 0113 2694108 AIM: Leeds Limmud is a constituent member of the national Limmud organisation. To arrange educational events which further Limmud’s promise, which is: “Come to Limmud, and together we will strengthen our identities, inspire our faith, and invigorate our community. Wherever you find yourself, Limmud will take you one step further along your own Jewish journey.” ACTIVITIES: The main activity of the Leeds Limmud team is to arrange a One-Day Limmud conference in Leeds every 12-18 months. The One-Day Limmud comprises around 50 sessions divided into 5 subject streams. The Programme offers a variety of topics on Jewish themes, covering the Arts, politics, cuisines, history, philosophy and religion, all delivered in a friendly inclusive atmosphere, delivered by outstanding presenters from throughout the Jewish World. We welcome people of all ages to join the Leeds Limmud team to develop our activities.
LEEDS MACCABI FC Leeds Maccabi FC continues its growth with 7 junior teams and 3 senior teams, including representation in the Manchester Jewish Soccer League. The club competes from U7 to open age in a variety of leagues and remains an important part of the community with an open inclusion policy. Our ethos is development and improvement; we have FA Charter Standard ensuring good practice in coaching and facilities. We are proud to bear the name of Donisthorpe Hall and PhysCap on our shirts thanks to the generosity of the late Leslie Silver and Martin Port, and are supporting the Zone @ Brodetsky relocation project where our junior teams will play. Our regular events include an awards day, a gentlemen’s dinner, and we ensure we keep our links with Judaism with our annual Shabbat. ENQUIRIES: Donna Pullan, Tel: 07841 586 521 www.leedsmaccabifc.org.uk. The Henry Cohen Campus, Primley Park Road, Leeds, LS17 7HR
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MAKOR AND SHALIACH Makor is the Jewish Culture and Resources Office for Leeds and Yorkshire based at: MAZCC, 311 Stonegate Road, Leeds LS17 6AZ Tel: 0113 268 0899 Email: info@makor.co.uk ✲
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THE MARJORIE & ARNOLD ZIFF COMMUNITY CENTRE (MAZCC) 311 Stonegate Road, Leeds LS17 6AZ E-mail: theboard@ljwb.co.uk Website: www.ljwb.co.uk ENQUIRIES:
Tel: 0113 218 5888 Fax: 0113 203 4915
RESTAURANT RESERVATIONS:
Tel: 0113 218 5833
CHAIR:
Russell Manning
AIMS : To develop The Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Community Centre as a major asset to the Leeds Jewish Community and beyond. We aim to provide excellent facilities for a large and diverse group of users and activities, within the resources available. OPENING TIMES:
Monday Tuesday – Thursday Friday Sunday
9am 9am 9am 9am
– 10.30pm – 10.30pm – 2.00pm – 10.30pm
FACILITIES & SERVICES INCLUDE: • Simchas, Functions & Events Packages • Conference Facilities • Meeting Rooms All the above are supported by our in-house catering teams. For initial event enquiries please contact Vicky Procter on Tel: 0113 218 5823
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DINING & CATERING: UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE LEEDS BETH DIN THE CENTRE HAS TWO EATERIES: THE VINE RESTAURANT (Meat): Serving Modern & Traditional Kosher Food Open on Sunday for Brunch & Dinner Open Weekday Lunchtimes 12 noon – 1.00pm Open Thursday and Sunday Evenings from 6.00pm for Dinner TO BOOK A TABLE IN THE VINE RESTAURANT Tel: 0113 218 5833 THE OASIS CAFÉ BAR (Milk): Serving light refreshments, snacks, cakes and pastries. Hot food is served from 12 noon until 2.30pm Monday - Thursday Friday Sunday
10.00am – 3.30pm 10.00am – 1.00pm 10.00am – 3.30pm
MASORTI CONGREGATION CONTACT:
Eva Frojmovic Bill Kunin
Tel: 294 5112 Tel: 266 2891
AIMS AND ACTIVITIES: Leeds Masorti is a small informal community, dedicated to promoting an open, inclusive, traditional and creative Jewish life. Our activities include egalitarian religious services and communal suppers on some Shabbatot and holidays, along with study programmes and celebrations to mark the turning points of the Jewish year. While our communal practice is traditional, we include people with a wide range of backgrounds and levels of observance, and aspire to involve all of our members as fully as possible in our activities.
MASSADA FELLOWSHIP CHAIRMAN:
Anthony Vincent Tel: 225 0082
TREASURER:
Tim Friedman
AIMS AND ACTIVITIES: Massada Fellowship is a charitable organisation, which has raised funds through functions and events for projects in Israel for over forty years.
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MOOR ALLERTON GOLF CLUB Coal Road, Leeds LS17 9NH Email: info@magc.co.uk
Tel: 266 1154
CHAIRMAN:
S. Mack
HON. TREASURER:
J. Grant
HON. SECRETARY:
J.Ellis
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Set within 220 acres of glorious Yorkshire countryside, with streams and lakes to add a little spice, Moor Allerton is a picture-book Leeds golf course. Each hole presents its own challenge to both high and low handicappers but, with 2 putting greens, a driving range, practice grounds, clubhouse and a superb golf shop - it's the perfect place to enjoy golf in Yorkshire. Any membership enquiries to Stephen Mack Email: info@magc.co.uk
PEARLS CHAIRMAN:
Michelle Morris
Tel: 269 4377
www.pearlsmikvah.co.uk AIMS AND ACTIVITIES: PEARLS is the name of the mikvah committee and stands for Personal Education and Religious Learning Schemes. PEARLS is responsible for the upkeep and running of the new community mikvah at 411 Harrogate Road by organising fundraising functions and providing education about Mikvah to different sections of the community, e.g. Bat Chayil classes, women’s groups etc. PEARLS aims to train those who already use the mikvah as educators who can reach out to women not yet fully aware of the importance of the mitzvah of Taharas Hamishpochoh. It hopes to attract those women who, for various reasons, have not attended mikvah since their wedding. Another vital part of the committee’s work is to encourage brides to continue with mikvah throughout their marriage. PEARLS also provide a “wedding pack” to all newly married couples who are married under orthodox auspices and are to be resident in Leeds. The pack consists of a discount card, travel candlesticks, information leaflets, Rakusen’s food pack & cookery book, “Really Jewish Food Guide” and Leeds Jewish Representative Council Year Book.
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PHYS - CAP (FOR CHIILDREN) Reg. No. 512422 CHAIRMAN:
Daniel Gray
daniel@physcap.org
Tel: 07946 463461
VICE CHAIRMAN:
Elliot Rich
elliotarich@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 07730 531343
PhysCap is a volunteer based charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for children suffering from complex physical and mental disabilities. 100% of the money raised goes towards purchasing specialised equipment / therapy or anything else related to the requests recieved.
QUEENSHILL SYNAGOGUE PRESIDENT:
John Diamond
Tel: 268 7364
MINISTER:
Stanley Abrahams
Tel: 268 0031
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION MAJOR CLIVE BEHRENS BRANCH CHAIRMAN:
Alan Myerson
SECRETARY/TREASURER:
Alan Harris Tel: 225 9307 104 Ingledew Court Leeds LS17 7TY
COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
Monthly
AIMS AND ACTIVITIES: Assist Ex-Service Personnel and dependants when in need. Provide general advice on pension queries, convalescence, etc. Maintain contact with local, regional and National Ex- Service Organisations. Attending many meetings and parades representing Jewish input. Organise and run the annual Poppy Appeal for North Leeds.
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SINAI SYNAGOGUE (a constituent of the Movement for Reform Judaism) Roman Avenue, Leeds LS8 2AN Tel: 2665256 Fax: 2661539 Email: info@sinaisynagogue.org.uk
www.sinaisynagogue.org.uk
RABBI: ASSISTANT RABBI: CHAIR: TREASURER: ADMINISTRATOR:
Rabbi Ian D Morris Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz Elsje Prins David Israel Heidi Sizer
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION: SHABBAT SERVICES:
Gwynneth Lewis Friday 6.30p.m. Saturday 10.30a.m.
A progressive, Jewish community which promotes Living Judaism - modern in its approach while traditional and historic in its appeal. Our values are rooted in T’filah, Limmud, Kiruv and Tikkun Olam. At services families sit and worship together, using the Movement for Reform Judaism siddur. Services are conducted in a mix of Hebrew and English to aid inclusivity. We provide a comprehensive Jewish education for all ages in addition to a wide range of social, cultural and Israel oriented activities. Our Youth groups are part of RSY-Netzer and Netzer Olami with many of our youngsters attending RSY-Netzer camps, tours and the Shnat gap year programme in Israel
UNITED HEBREW CONGREGATION OFFICES: Shadwell Lane Synagogue, 151 Shadwell Lane, Leeds LS17 8DW Tel/Fax: 269 6141 Email: office@uhcleeds.com Website: www.uhcleeds.com PRESIDENT:
Paul Berwin
ADMINISTRATORS:
Joanna Kessler and Louise Moss
SENIOR MINISTER:
Chazan Albert Chait
Mobile: 07704 484074
The United Hebrew Congregation is one of the leading Orthodox synagogues in Leeds. As well as providing a full range of weekly, daily and festival services designed to be both authentic and inspirational, we place great emphasis on being a welcoming shul for families and children, and the venue for brilliant events throughout the year. We believe that the UHC should not just be a place you should come to, but a place you'll love to come to, at the beating heart of this great Jewish community. We welcome visitors as well as new and established members.
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UNITED JEWISH ISRAEL APPEAL CHAIRMAN: CHAIRMAN OF UK PROGRAMMES: CHAIR OF WOMENS DIVISION: NORTH EAST REGIONAL DIRECTOR:
Martin Harris Richard Manning Norma Collins Howard Foreman
howard.foreman@ujia.org NORTH EAST U.K. PROGRAMMES ADMINISTRATOR:
Deborah Selwyn
UJIA is securing our future by investing in young people in Israel and in our Jewish community. In the under-resourced Galil region we are creating new educational and employment opportunities through schools, colleges and community projects. In the UK we underpin the crucial ladder of Jewish and Israel engagement, by supporting youth movements and organisations, schools and educational programmes in Israel. In Leeds we are focused on training our lay leadership and strengthening our connection to Israel through innovative youth provision. We support Brodetsky Primary School, The Zone Youth Centre, Scouts and Guides and the Makor Jewish Life Education Centre. UJIA also enriches Jewish life through support for the Youth Movements, School-to-School partnerships in Israel and Leeds, the Ethiopian Bar/Bat Mitzvah Programme, and a community Shaliach from Israel. Please be in touch on 0113 269 3136 or visit www.ujia.org
WIZO IN LEEDS CHAIRMEN: COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER:
Diane Goldman Liz Jacoby Ros Shenderey Deidre Cline
WIZO’s ethos is underpinned by four key imperatives to nurture, to care, to educate and to empower. Through WIZO’s wide-ranging social welfare and educational initiatives Israel’s most vulnerable will become self-sufficient contributing citizens helping to build a stronger Israel for us all. WIZOUK supports 100 projects in Israel ranging from nurseries, schools, youth villages, vocational training programmes, women’s shelters for the victims of domestic violence to community centres. These projects typify the social welfare challenges that face Israeli society including integration of immigrant groups, empowerment programmes for vulnerable groups and Bar and Batmitzvah. WIZO in Leeds has full-time community fundraisers with the aim of building awareness of WIZO’s life-changing work. We are really keen for more volunteers to build fundraising groups in Leeds and the surrounding areas. For further information please contact Deidre at the Leeds WIZO office, 2nd Floor MAZCC, 311 Stonegate Road, Leeds LS17 6AZ telephone 268 4773/07482 081048 or email leeds@wizouk.org. or visit our website wizouk.org. Charity Registration Number 1125012. Registered in England and Wales Number 6634748.
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WORLD JEWISH RELIEF World Jewish Relief, Leeds is the local branch of a national organisation. We raise money to help Jews in the Eastern Bloc to carry on their lives and help rebuild the Jewish communities. Our current focus is on Ukraine. CONTACT:
Andrew Brown Tel: 07802 917120 3 Sandmoor Drive, Leeds, LS17 7DF Email: andrew.brown@beaverbrooks.co.uk
YORK HEBREW CONGREGATION ENQUIRIES TO:
Val Kinsler Email: valkinsler@uwclub.net or shalom@yorkjewishcommunity.org.uk
YORKSHIRE CANCER RESEARCH LEEDS JEWISH COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRPERSONS:
Mrs Rosalind Peters Tel: 07713 573336
Mrs Hilary Tammer Tel: 07746 821215
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INDEX OF AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS AJEX........................................................40
Jewish Women's Aid................................48
AMIT - A Jewish Voice..............................40
Leeds Jewish Education Authority............48
Beth Din...................................................40
Leeds Jewish Free School........................49
Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Synagogue.......41
Leeds Jewish Housing Association Ltd.....49
B'nai Brith Hillel Foundation......................41
Leeds Jewish Welfare Board.....................50
B'nai Brith Lodge of Leeds No – 3346......41
Leeds Judean Table Tennis Club
Brodetsky Jewish Primary School
(Affiliated to Leeds Jewish Youth Service).........50
and Nursery..............................................42
Leeds Kashrut Authority...........................51
Chai Cancer Care.....................................42
Leeds Limmud.........................................51
Chaplaincy Board Yorkshire
Leeds Maccabi FC...................................51
& Humberside..........................................42
Makor and Shaliach..................................52
Chassidishe Synagogue...........................43
The Marjorie & Arnold Ziff
Chevra Kadisha – Leeds Joint..................43
Community Centre (MAZCC)........................52
Chevra Kadisha – Reform.........................43
Masorti Congregation...............................53
Council of Christians & Jews....................43
Massada Fellowship.................................53
(Late) Court of Hope of Israel 6951...........43
Moor Allerton Golf Club............................54
Community Security Trust (CST)...............44
Pearls.......................................................54
Donisthorpe Hall.......................................44
Phys – Cap (for chiildren)...............................55
Emunah....................................................44
Queenshill Synagogue..............................55
Etz Chaim Synagogue..............................45
Royal British Legion
GMB – Britains’ General Union.................45
Major Clive Behrens Branch......................55
Harrogate Hebrew Congregation..............45
Sinai Synagogue.......................................56
Hillel House – (see B’nai Brith Hillel Foundation)
United Hebrew Congregation...................56
Holocaust Survivors
United Jewish Israel Appeal......................57
Friendship Association (HSFA)..................46
Wizo in Leeds...........................................57
Jewish Historical Society of England ........46
World Jewish Relief..................................58
Jewish Labour Movement
York Hebrew Congregation.......................58
(Incorporating Poale Zion)..............................47
Yorkshire Cancer Research ......................58
Jewish National Fund...............................47
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Leeds Building Society...............................5
Elana & Robert Addlestone.......................24
Leeds Jewish Education Authority............61 Sue & Alan Baker.....................................23
Leeds Jewish Free School....... Outside Back
Beaverbrooks...........................................38
Leeds Jewish Housing Association...........68
Begbies Traynor........................................20
Lloyds Bank.............................................62
Berrys.......................................................67 Blemann Investments...............................64
Adele & Richard Manning.........................24
Howard M. Bott........................................64
Manning Stainton.....................................69
Brodetsky.................................................60
Mitchell Wealth Management....................68
Burton & Burton.......................................61 Sara Saunders & Simon Phillips................22 PWC..........................................Inside Front
Chartwork Publications ............................66 CST..........................................................70
Rakusens Ltd...........................................16 Dewar Family............................................22
Judy & Michael Rivlin................................23
Gary Don..................................................68
RSM.........................................................37
Dunwell Family..........................................22 Sally & Laurence Saffer.............................22 Savills.......................................................37
Evans Property Group................................9
Shulmans.................................................25 Adrienne & Michael Freedman..................23
Slaters........................................Inside Back Straight Charitable Trust...........................11
Gleek Cadman Ross.................................69
Street Lane Bakery...................................16
Gourmet Foods........................................69 Greenfield Family......................................22
Techno Construction................................24
Gross Family.............................................23
Think Digital Print......................................66 Town Centre Securities.............................68
Handelsbanken........................................67
Travelstar..................................................69
Jeff Hillman...............................................24 UJIA.........................................................65 Ison Harrison Solicitors.............................59 Winburn Glass Norfolk..............................66 Jackson Family.........................................22 JLC..........................................................66
Your Housing Group.................................63
Josephs...................................................64
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