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Kisharon social enterprise Chanukah gifts
A Kisharon student helps to put Chanukah packs together
The Kisharon Gift and Homeware Store, EQUAL in Temple Fortune, is fully stocked for Chanukah. A selection of eye-catching gifts for all the family products includes the award-winning exclusive Ooh La La confectionery. Students from the Kisharon Further Education College have put Chanukah gift sets together. The children’s ‘build your own’ Chanukiah craft set contains a decorative menorah including craft materials, dreidel shaped candle holders and candles at £5 per set. A Chanukah candles set includes candles, matches and a bracha card at £8 per set.
The AJEX Field of Remembrance
Aviva Braunold of Kisharon Further Education College said, “It’s been brilliant to see students so engaged, following instructions and completing stock orders for Equal. It gives them a rewarding sense of achievement. Students were thrilled to be involved. When people buy a set it’s not just about someone receiving a nice package. It is important they know it was created as an educational and work experience for our students which you cannot put a price on.” The social enterprise project provides learning opportunities for people Kisharon support. Details: 0208 4575000
Duchess opens Field of Remembrance The Duchess of Cornwall opened the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey. The Duchess met veterans and representatives from the Armed Forces after a short service. Brian Bloom, Ivan Sugarman, Ron Shelley and Clive Boxer accompanied National Chairman Mike Bluestone to represent AJEX. AJEX laid Stars of David markers for anyone that submitted a family members name who served in the British or
Commonwealth armed forces and was killed in action. Bluestone met The Duchess when she stopped at the AJEX plot. Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely spent time with AJEX as did the Israeli Military Attache and delegation from the embassy. The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Abbey, and Canon, Tricia Hillas, also showed interest at the plot. The public can access the Field of Remembrance this Sunday.
AJEX to honour veterans at Cenotaph AJEX honours thousands of Jewish men and women who fought for freedom at the annual Parade and Ceremony at The Cenotaph, Whitehall on Sunday. The organisation hopes to see spectators lining the streets supporting marchers. The historic event will witness veterans and families of fallen veterans march side by side with pride, wearing awarded medals. And this year is especially poignant as it marks the 100th anniversary of the first wreath laying by Jewish Veterans at The Cenotaph. In 1921 at the third National Remembrance Parade a group of Jewish ex-soldiers, from the Judeans (38, 39 and 40 battalions of the Royal Fusiliers), laid the first Star of David wreath. AJEX National Chairman, Mike Bluestone added, “We hope to see many spectators lining the streets of Whitehall supporting the marchers this weekend. The overwhelming support from all age groups will encourage and support our dedicated veterans in what will be a momentous march for the Jewish community.” He added. “It is so important for spectators
AJEX members and serving personnel at the Cenotaph
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to attend this year’s parade as it not only signifies the support for our veterans but it also creates a huge amount of positive energy on such a significant return to the Cenotaph on this 100th anniversary year”. Fiona Palmer, AJEX Chief Executive, said, “We are delighted to be able to hold our annual event to honour those who fought to protect our country and stood up against antisemitism. We are proud of their service, strength and resilience, which resonates after 18 months of the Covid Pandemic.” The parade will be commanded by Ron Shelley and supported by Lt Col Simon Soskin as second in command. Bluestone will host The Reviewing Officer, Col Sir Lloyd Dorfman CBE. AJEX is passionate about handing the baton of Remembrance to the next generation. JLGB and JFS Combined Cadet Force take on key roles along with schools and youth groups. No tickets are required to be a spectator from outside the secure area at the ceremony.
