Third Test Shabbat in Stanmore
We are delighted to announce that we will be holding another test service in the new building in Stanmore Hill this Shabbat 17th December. The service will start at 09.45 and we will all have a joint kiddish with the other 2 communities at around 1215. Whilst the building is not yet fully furnished, we will welcome any feedback from congregants to help us on our way to settling in.
Friday night service and dinner
All are very welcome for Friday night dinner and davening at Rabbi Anthony’s home on December 23rd. We will daven at 6.45 and eat at 7.30. Donations or contributions are appreciated but not expected, please be in touch with Anthony directly if you would like to attend.
Visit of Yizhar Hess
Yizhar Hess, current vice-Chair of the World Zionist Organization and former CEO of Masorti Israel, will be speaking at Rabbi Anthony’s home on Saturday 24th December at 7.00pm. Light refreshments provided. Yizhar is a fascinating speaker and commentator on Israeli current affairs. All welcome, including friends/visitors, please just let Rabbi Anthony know if you would like to attend.
Chanukah Candle Lighting
Every night of Chanukah, excluding Friday/Erev Shabbat, candles will be lit in the new synagogue at 5.00pm. Please do come, and bring friends – drinks and doughnuts will be provided, and this will be a wonderful chance to celebrate with members of our fellow Mosaic synagogues.
Malts and Megillahs
As previously advertised, on Thursday 12th January we will be hosting a whisky tasting to raise funds for the restoration of our beautiful megillah. Save the date for now, more details to follow.
Talmud Class
On Wednesday 18th of January, and thereafter on a weekly basis during (roughly) school terms, Rabbi Anthony will be teaching a Talmud class. This is accessible to all, whatever your previous experience of Jewish learning, and texts will be provided in translation. All very welcome as we begin our learning in Masekhet Sotah with the burning question what do you do with a jealous husband?!
Birthdays
Sheldon Mydat 12/12, Jackie Kalms 12/12, Mark Kosky 13/12, Matthew Hardy 15/12.
Yahrzeits
Edward Kafka remembering his mother, Hilde Kafka.
Sponsoring a kiddish
If you would like to sponsor a kiddish for any special occasion, like a
birthday, anniversary, before going on a special journey, coming back from a special journey, new home, restored good health, please advise Ann in the office and she will see if the date is free
admin@mosaicmasorti.org.uk.
Refuah Schlemahs and Meetings with Rabbi Anthony
We always mention people who are unwell at the Shabbat service and to wish them a speedy recovery. If you would like a person mentioned, please notify edwin.lucas6@googlemail.com by sunset
on a Friday.
Rabbi Anthony is always available to chat to congregants and can meet up also in your home. If you have any wishes, or ideas, please advise Rabbi Anthony rabbianthony@mosaicmasorti.org.uk
