PUBLISHER'SNOTE

So much to talk about as we hit summer holidays with our latest collection of community and lifestyle especially for you! A trip to Ramsbottom for a summer’s day out, or whether its yoga or bike rides for you, get out and about and enjoy the weather!

July edition means Bar & Bat Mitzvah, we’ve tips, twinning ideas, gifts and a look back over the last 12 months of your

Simchas. Plus some great interviews including inspirational Holocaust survivor Ernie Hunter. We are saving you cash from the wind, learning about kosher lending and some amazing Israeli tech revolutionising the medical world. All of this and you can win a luxury stay over at the beautiful Mercure Dunkenhalgh, so enter now! Enjoy, and don’t forget to link in with us on our socials, updated daily.

Competitions

Win a spirit portrait of your family member from renowned artist Degard. Page 17.

Win an overnight stay for two including two spa treatments from Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. Page 55.

Doctor When

Take a look at the Israeli tech platform cutting down waiting times in the mental health sector. Page 67.

Media Preview

The latest TV, books, and films to keep you hooked. Page 74.

Elliot Landy

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Stephanie du Preez

FEATURES EDITOR

Emily Stone

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Katerina Hough

DIGITAL MARKETING

Tracey Cleminson

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Rob Clayton Photography: Robclaytonphotography.co.uk

Tanya Duman Photography

Lawrence Purcell

Claire Bartfield Photography

CONTRIBUTORS

CAYP Child Psychology

Elaine Bermitz

PICK UP YOUR COPY OF JLIFE AT: Asda (Pilsworth, Radcliffe); Booths Hale Barns; Boyko; Brackmans; Celia’s Kitchen; Dunham Forest Golf Club; Heathlands; JS; Jackson’s Row Synagogue; Kosher City; Let’s Fress Deli; Lulu’s Kitchen Cheadle; Maccabi Centre; Menorah Synagogue (Sharston); One Stop (Bury); Sainsbury’s (Altrincham, Cheadle Hulme, Heaton Park; Sainsbury’s Local (Hale, Prestwich); State Fayre Bakery and Café; Tesco (East Didsbury, Prestwich, Cheetham Hill); Tesco Express (Prestwich, Didsbury, Hale, Cheadle Hulme, Wilmslow); Tesco Extra (Altrincham, Bury, Handforth); Total Fitness; United Co-op (Altrincham, Unsworth); Whitefield Golf Club; WM Morrisons (Whitefield).

Sarah Merrick

Amy Cowan

Rob Clayton

Handelsbanken

MODS Optical

Or Ribon

Marc Levy

Rabbi Greg Bank

Urologyclinics.co.uk

Shenderey Events

Alexander Knight & Co

Maxim Cohen

Julie Burniston

PMB Whitefield

Jay Simon

David Cohen

Dr Dekel Taliaz

Nicky Kelvin

In front of a packed Heys School in Prestwich, Maccabi’s dancers pulled out all the moves from the jive and the samba to the cha cha and the quickstep. The judge’s winner on the night was Dalia Warwick, dancing rock and roll to Proud Mary, with Carolien Lesser cha cha-ing her way to the audience vote. The night also featured a performance from theatre school, Footlights, and of course, the famous Maccabi raffle.

Adam Jackson, Centre Manager at Maccabi said, “I’ve been involved with this event for several years now and this must go down as one of the best. The energy and effort from our dancers really shone through and they did an amazing job of entertaining the crowd on the night.

“Thanks, must also go to Jane Clynes and all the volunteers on the night, who without them, we couldn’t put on these amazing community events.”

The support towards the event was evident as just under £17,000 was raised. Maccabi is currently undergoing a major refurbishment and all the funds will be used towards ensuring we can continue to provide much needed activities and service to the community.

Check out these hot summer fashion recommendations.

Joy of Summer Dress

Joe Browns | £65

A gorgeous colourful summer dress, this lightweight maxi dress with three-quarter sleeves is perfect for hot summer weather from day to night.

Blue Shaping Swimsuit

George | £16

With a wrap-around bust and ruched sides this one-piece swimming costume is simply elegant making it flattering for all body types. The sizing goes from size eight to 30 and it also comes in two other colours, black and orange.

Asda.com/George

Men's Navy Geometric Print Swim

Shorts | Threadbare £15.99

The home of stylish swimwear for men, Threadbare has an excellent selection of premium swim shorts made from 100% recycled polyester. The shorts have a mesh inner lining for comfort and support when swimming and their elasticated waistband has drawstrings for an adaptable size, sizes run from small to double extra large.

Threadbare.com

Ava Sunglasses | Fat Face |

£22

The Ava sunglasses are a beautiful blush shade in a soft cat-eye shape. A change from black or brown sunnies, the neutral pink colour goes with every outfit and provides a softer alternative to darker shades. Thanks to their thicker than normal frame, they’ll be comfortable all day long. Fatface.com

Featuring a contrasting stripe design, this teal green cotton t-shirt is lightweight and perfect for summer barbeques. Wear on its own or with a shirt overtop. Fatface.com