Sad News Yvette Vinacour passed away on Tuesday after a very long illness. Yvette is survived by her husband Norman. They were both highly respected founder members of HEMS now known as Mosaic Masorti. Yvette and Norman moved to Shenley several years ago where they became involved with Shenley Synagogue.
March against Anti Semitism
The march last Sunday was extremely well attended. A special mention to the Head of Mosaic Security, Daniel Brown, who was there with many other CST volunteers helping to keep the marchers safe .
Mosaic Jewish Community New Members event this Sunday
If you have become a member in the last five years you are warmly invited to attend to a Mosaic welcome tea party this Sunday at 3pm
You will be able to mingle with fellow new/newish members from our three synagogues: Mosaic Reform, Mosaic Liberal and Mosaic Masorti. There is still time to advise Phil and Gill if you would like to attend.
Long-standing members who want to know more about their Synagogue and Mosaic Jewish Community are also welcome to come along. Please reply to openday@choosemosaic.org
After the service this Shabbat, Gill would like some assistance to set up for Sunday’s tea party. The more the merrier – everything will be done by 13.50 Gill would also appreciate some assistance on Sunday from 2pm for last minute preparations
Print deadline The deadline for the next issue of Kehila is this Sunday night at 2359. Tell us about what you have been doing be it good, very good or amazing. Andrea Morgale is happy to assist using authors
Friday 15th December There will be a Friday night service and meal at the home of Rabbi Anthony, Abby and the girls on December 15th. Please book early if you would like to attend. The last two Friday nights at Rabbi Anthony’s home each attracted around 20 people. Book early to secure a space.
Birthdays
Deborah Simons 25/11, Alex Rutstein 26/11, simon Rutstein 27/11, Orlando Kafka 29/11, Danielle Brummell 29/11, Brian Balkin 3/12, Marilyn Finester 7/12
Anniversaries
Tamar & Gary Italiaander on their 41st anniversary
Leigh & Philip Fraylich on their 42nd anniversary
Sinead & Sheldon Mydat on their 13th anniversary
Yahrzeits
Dan Honey remembering his grandfather, Kurt Flach
Maurice Axelrod remembering his brother, Geoffrey Jack Stephen
Jill Rousso remembering her mother, Dorothy Hannah
Lorraine & Jonathan Sarsby remembering their son, Andrew
Linda Shuall remembering her mother, Georgia Schaverien
Jean Allan remembering her father, George William Rogers
Stuart Grabski remembering his father, Max
Joe Newman remembering his sister, Sonja Newman
Heather Eden remembering her sister, Barbara Vaughan
Jill Rousso remembering her husband, Aharon
Malcolm Franks remembering his father, Joseph
Edward Kafka remembering his mother, Hilde
Eve Marmot remembering her mother, Margot Spiers
Carol Carlton remembering her uncle, James Maeredith
STOP PRESS: Mosaic Masorti AGM 22nd November At last night’s AGM Phil Austin and Gill Ross were successfully appointed as Co-chairs – congratulations to both incumbents.
Congratulations to our former Chair Edwin Lucas who was appointed as the synagogue’s very first Honorary President. Watch out for more information about this appointment which recognises Edwin’s unstinting service for the synagogue since it’s inception.
Congratulations to David Kosky who successfully stood to be a member of Council.
ROBERT PINKUS The sad loss of our second Chairman Robert Pinkus, of blessed memory, has reverberated around the community. At his funeral on Sunday Rabbi Anthony spoke powerfully about Robert’s special qualities which made him such a popular and respected member of our synagogue. We wish Robert’s daughters Susi and Rachel a long life.
THANK YOU
The organisers of the AJEX march at the cenotaph last Sunday would like to thank those in the community who supported the march.
The organisers of Mitzvah day would like to thank all members of the community for their assistance last Sunday. It did not go unnoticed and everyone’s efforts were appreciated.
DINNER INVITATION There are still a few places left for tomorrow’s Friday night service and meal with Rabbi Anthony and his family in their home. Please book by 0900 Friday morning.
PLEASE KEEP THE CASES COMING
We have collected 110 cases, bags and holdalls since we restarted our campaign to help newly released prisoners reintegrate back into society. If you have any spare items in your lofts, sheds, or spare rooms please let Edwin know….. they do not need to be new. In fact ‘well-worn’ is attractive as the recipient will not stand out in the crowd.
If you have a friend or relative who is unwell please contact Rabbi Anthony rabbianthony@mosaicmasorti.org.uk by noon on Friday if you’d like their name mentioned in prayers on Shabbat.
SOMETHING ON YOUR MIND? If you have a concern, an idea or a question please remember that Rabbi Anthony is available to chat to congregants: rabbianthony@mosaicmasorti.org.
Birthdays
David Benson 17/11, Isabelle Allchild 19/11, Joanne Fenster 19/11, Sue Mendoza 20/11, Anthony Manton 20/11, Sarah Scott 21/11, Jeffrey Richman 22/11, Deborah Simons 25/11, Alex Rutstein 26/11, Simon Rutstein 27/11, Orlando Kafka 29/11, Danielle Brummell 29/11
Anniversaries
Tamar & Gary Italiaander on their 41st anniversary
Leigh & Philip Fraylich on their 42nd anniversary
Yahrzeits
Simone Balkin remembering her father, Alan (Mark) Freeman
Dan Honey remembering his grandmother, Anna Honey
Edward Kafka remembering his father, Frantz
Irene Berkovitch remembering her mother, Bertha Irons
Ian Nissenbaum remembering his mother, Judith
David Soetendorp remembering his mother, Mirjam
Linda Lucas remembering her mother, Edith Stern
Shelley Cooper remembering her mother-in-law, Rita Rosenberg
Mike Lewis remembering his father, Joseph Zamchick
Dan Honey remembering his grandfather, Kurt Flach
Maurice Axelrod remembering his brother, Geoffrey Jack Stephen
Jill Rousso remembering her mother, Dorothy Hannah
Lorraine & Jonathan Sarsby remembering their son, Andrew
Linda Shuall remembering her mother, Georgia Schaverien
Dan Kirschner remembering his father, Aharon
The Wall: A workshop exploring the challenges of hostility, silence and other reactions at work and at home.
Monday 27th November, 8.15pm – 9.30pm at New North London Synagogue.
Join our Senior Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, our Chief Executive Rachel Sklan and Clinical Psychologist Deborah Golend for a workshop to process the walls of silence, or rage, that many of us are finding in our workplaces, with friends and at home. We’ll explore how to create safe conversations, even when dealing with different opinions, and share methods for coping. Click here to book.
The MJC Community Hub is visiting the Koestler Arts Exhibition on Wednesday afternoon 29th November at the Southbank Centre. We will be shown round at 3pm by one of this year’s exhibitors. This will be the 60th anniversary of the Koestler Awards with an exhibition of art by people in the UK’s criminal justice system. It is curated by Ai Weiwei who grew up in the far northwest of China, As an activist, he has been openly critical of the Chinese Government’s stance on democracy and human rights. One can purchase items at the exhibition.
We have collected 100 cases, bags and holdalls to date, since we restarted our campaign to help newly released prisoners reintegrate back into society. Please contact edwin.lucas6@googlemail.com if you have any spare items in your lofts, sheds, or spare rooms.. They do not need to be new and well-worn is attractive, as the recipient will not stand out in the crowd.
It is now only one week to go until our fund-raising lunch at 12.30 on Thursday 23rd November in aid of Magen David Adom, – Israel’s blood and ambulance service and the excellent work they do. The final date for reserving your place is Monday 20th November. Tickets costing £30 for a fish meal can be purchased via our website choosemosaic.org There will also be a cash-only raffle on the day. We have some great prizes including vouchers for kosher shops. Come and join the team and be a supporter of the event and a supporter of the work MDA is doing to help those who are in need and need our support. The MDA assistance has been used recently by family and friends of our community, so this is real help at a problematic time.
Remember to remember this Sunday 19th November, which honours and remembers our Jewish fallen heroes of years gone by worldwide. Come and join members of Mosaic at 2pm at the cenotaph in Whitehall, London, who will be showing off their relative’s war medals, which were awarded following earlier conflicts. It is a wonderful uplifting occasion. You can watch the march from, behind barriers in Whitehall. CST will be in attendance as will the Metropolitan Police.
One week from today on Thursday 23rd November, you can brush up on your bridge prowess, or show your word skills with scrabble and test your knowledge of your words bank of 3 letter words, against other participants. It is great fun and is held in our building. Refreshments are available.
Come along next Thursday 23rd November to one of Rabbi Anthony’s learning sessions. The class is just starting a new chapter of Talmud, so it’s an excellent time to start or restart your learning. The class is meeting by zoom at 8pm – the link is on the Mosaic website, or available on request.
Date for your diary
Following last week’s successful service and dinner at the shul AS WELL AS at the home of Rabbi Anthony and Abi just the week before, there will be another service and a meal with Rabbi Anthony and his family on Friday 24th November in their home. Please book now rabbianthony@mosaicmasorti.org.uk so that you can sit in comfort inside, as even the hardy ones amongst us might find it a bit cold and fresh in the garden.
Prayers
The war between Israel and Gaza is now into its second month. Uncertainty abounds and the news is difficult for the locals and also for family and friends in the UK. We reiterate that Rabbi Anthony and Edwin are available, around the clock, to lend a listening ear to you. If you would like your family mentioned by name, or location where they are based in Israel, we will do so at the appropriate time in the service after our prayers for those that are not in the best of health.
With our growing community we have more members who wish to remember relatives and friends who are not keeping as well as they, or you, would like. Please contact Rabbi Anthony rabbianthony@mosaicmasorti.org.uk by noon on Friday if you would like their name mentioned in prayers on Shabbat.
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
Weekly Bulletin Look at the rest of the bulletin to see what is going on in your synagogue, as we try to do things which will suit everyone at different times of the day and week.
Birthdays
Gaynor Black 19/11, David Benson 17/11, Isabelle Allchild 19/11, Joanne Fenster 19/11, Sue Mendoza 20/11, Anthony Manton 20/11, Sarah Scott 21/11, Jeffrey Richman 22/11
Yahrzeits
Michael Dashwood remembering his mother, Debby
Anthony Alexander remembering his mother, Miriam
Carol Carlton remembering her mother, Toby Conway
Andrew Dysch remembering his mother, Naomi
Heather Eden remembering her mother, Faye Burns
Simone Balkin remembering her father, Alan (Mark) Freeman
Dan Honey remembering his grandmother, Anna Honey
Edward Kafka remembering his father, Frantz
Irene Berkovitch remembering her mother, Bertha Irons
Ian Nissenbaum remembering his mother, Judith
David Soetendorp remembering his mother, Mirjam
Linda Lucas remembering her mother, Edith Stern
Shelley Cooper remembering her mother-in-law, Rita Rosenberg
Mike Lewis remembering his father, Joseph Zamchick
Zoom in tonight to one of Rabbi Anthony’s learning sessions. The session starts at 8pm. Look elsewhere in this bulletin for the zoom code.
Date for your diary
Following last week’s successful service and dinner at the home of Rabbi Anthony, there will be another service and a meal with Rabbi Anthony and his family on Friday 24th November. Please book now rabbianthony@mosaicmasorti.org.uk
Prayers
There is so much sad and stressful news in and around the community and we reiterate that Rabbi Anthony and I are available, around the clock, to lend a listening ear to you. If you would like your family mentioned by name, or location where they are based in Israel, we will do so at the appropriate time in the service after our prayers for those that are not in the best of health.
It is now two weeks till we are having a fundraising lunch for MDA, as you will have read earlier in the recent bulletins at 12.30 on Thursday 23rd November. We would still like volunteers to assist with a number of schlepping activities:-
Table erecting
Table positioning
Table laying
Serving the delights on offer
Clearing away anything that might be left – unlikely
Taking down tables.
It will be great fun and a lunch with a difference. There is also going to be a raffle so you could go home with a special something to remember the day by. Come and join the team and be a supporter of the event and a supporter of the work MDA is doing to help those who are in need and need our support.
Weekly Bulletin Look at the rest of the bulletin to see what is going on in our synagogue, as we try to do things which will suit everyone at different times.
One week from today on Thursday 16th November you can brush up on your bridge prowess, or show your word skills with scrabble and test your knowledge of your words bank of 3 letter words against other participants. It is great fun and is held in our building. Refreshments are available.
Remember to remember Sunday the 19th November which is in 10 days time, in memory of our Jewish fallen heroes of years gone by worldwide. Come and join members of Mosaic at the cenotaph in London who show off their relative’s war medals, which were awarded following earlier conflicts. It is a wonderful uplifting occasion. You can watch the march from good secure areas, behind barriers in Whitehall. CST will be in attendance as will the Metropolitan Police.
The Mosaic Masorti AGM is here at 8pm on Wednesday 22nd November.
Abraham’s tent to attract a men’s orientated group is planning its next meeting. This is being masterminded by Masorti members, Robert Pinkus ably assisted by Andy Dysch and Dave Scott. It covers all age groups – ideally from 60 +.
Birthdays
Michael Morris 4/11, Frances Kafka 6/11, Max Alexander 7/11, Sinead Mydat 7/11, Jocelyn Axelrod 9/11, Gaynor Black 11/11
Anniversaries
Danielle & David Kosky on their 36th wedding anniversary
Elaine & Simon Glass on their 37th wedding anniversary
Yahrzeits
Stuart Grabski remembering his mother, Gloria
Jack Kushner remembering his mother, Lena
Libby Carpus remembering her mother, Julienne Ruth Lewis
Mike Lewis remembering his wife, Julienne Ruth
Judith Usiskin remembering her father, Izu
Shelley Cooper remembering her father, David
Anthony Manton remembering his uncle, Henry Manton
Carole Orchover remembering her father, Ivor Emert
Ruth Soetendorp remembering her mother, Hannah Grant
Michael Dashwood remembering his mother, Debby
Anthony Alexander remembering his mother, Miriam
Carol Carlton remembering her mother, Toby Conway
Andrew Dysch remembering his mother, Naomi
Heather Eden remembering her mother, Faye Burns
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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
Prayers
There is so much sad and stressful news in and around the community and we reiterate that Rabbi Anthony and I are available, around the clock, to lend a listening ear to you.
We have had a message from one congregant about the effect on one family.
“Our two young grandchildren here are 11 and 13 and it has been hard to keep them occupied. But our daughter found a Jewish football club for every day just this week which was brilliant”.
Many of you will know family or friends of family who have been called up in the North and South of Israel .
The Maddy Family.
The Krisman family and the Four Krisman boys called up – ( tank commanders ) and their colleagues.
I was moved by the “knit in” mentioned in the bulletin last week, to make hats for the soldiers to keep them safe as part of the war effort. The knitting took place yesterday and the group meets on the first Wednesday of each month. If you would like the hat pattern please contact the Care Co-ordinator angela@choosemosaic.org
Abraham’s tent to attract a men’s orientated group had their first meeting last Sunday. This is being masterminded by Masorti members, Robert Pinkus ably assisted by Andy Dysch and Dave Scott. It covers all age groups – ideally from 60 +.
Weekly Bulletin There is so much going on at MJC and the weekly bulletin is packed with information with what has happened, is happening and is going to happen. Have a look at the photos and the icons and try out new things. Bridge, Scrabble, Men’s group, Singing, drawing and painting all come to mind, as well as engaging with our in-house team of Rabbis. There are 4 to be with and to interact with and bounce ideas off, on a regular basis. There are regular rabbinical events on Wednesdays, Thursdays and of course Shabbats too. Come and join us in one of 3 services which always end up with a splendid kiddush:-
This Shabbas Torah Tots service
Monday night film is Leon the Pig farmer
Tuesday Walking Group
Tuesday Friendship group
Tuesday Untangling our tradition 7pm
Wednesday Tea and T’hillim
Thursday Learn interesting things with Rabbi Anthony at 8pm in person or on zoom
Thursday week Bridge Dominoes, Scrabble and whatever on every other Thursday so keep 16th November free.
The latest edition of Kehila should have fallen on your doorsteps by now. If you have not had your copy please advise the shul office. How would you like to write an article? If you want help in formulating a good article, there are lots of people who would be willing to assist you and you could even look at having a regular KFC. That translates to Kehila Friendship Column.
The Mosaic Masorti AGM is here at 8pm on Wednesday 22nd November.
Date for your diary
There will be a service and a meal with Rabbi Anthony and his family on Friday 24th November. Please book now rabbianthony@mosaicmasorti.org.uk
Magen David Adom is being helped by a fundraising lunch, as you will have read earlier in the bulletin at 12.30 on Thursday 23rd November. We would like volunteers to assist with a number of schlepping activities:-
Table erecting
Table positioning
Table laying
Serving the delights on offer
Clearing away anything that might be left – unlikely
Taking down tables.
It will be great fun and a lunch with a difference. Come and join the team and be a supporter of the event and a supporter of the work MDA is doing to help those who are in need and need our support.
Sunday 19th November
Remember to remember the 19th November and our fallen heroes of years gone by in the UK, Europe and the Globe at large. Come and join members of Mosaic who show off their relative’s war medals, which were awarded following earlier conflicts. It is a wonderful uplifting occasion and war veterans join in unison with their children, grandchildren and great children, honouring the courage of their earlier days in the form of relatives and friends. To participate in the Parade individuals just need to visit www.ajex.org.uk/paradebooking Deadline for ticket requests is Tuesday 7th November 2023. Please advise Edwin Lucas edwin.lucas6@googlemail.com who will be with the Stoke on Trent contingent, so he can look out for you.
Mark Reindorp Many of the original MM members from Hatch End will remember that Mark Reindorp was one of our co-founders alongside David Kosky, of the then HEMS. I ran into him this week at Pinner station for the first time in probably 16 years. He and Susie are well and they were on the way to the USA to see her family there. Marks’s children are both well with Joel living again in London and involved with the legal side of an airline and Sophie is with the Rambler’s Association in London. For the Shema members of old, he is in regular contact with Cindy Collick who he told me is very well too. Mark and Susie told us all about the war situation in Israel and how it is affecting their daily lives. He sends the community best wishes and hopes, like we all do, for a peaceful resolution.
Birthdays
Emmanuel Aharoni 29/10, Lily Ashkenazi-Bakes 29/10, Judith Usiskin 31/10, Georgia Matthews 1/11, Michael W Harris 2/11, Michael Morris 4/11, Frances Kafka 6/11, Max Alexander 7/11, Sinead Mydat 7/11, Jocelyn Axelrod 9/11
Anniversaries
Julie & Andrew Dysch on their 31st wedding anniversary.
Danielle & David Kosky on their 36th wedding anniversary
Elaine & Simon Glass on their 37th wedding anniversary
Yahrzeits
Alan Grossman remembering his father, Jack
Caroline Alexander remembering her mother-in-law, Eva
Sue Krisman remembering her sister, Joyce Press
Stuart Grabski remembering his mother, Gloria
Jack Kushner remembering his mother, Lena
Libby Carpus remembering her mother, Julienne Ruth Lewis
Mike Lewis remembering his wife, Julienne Ruth
Judith Usiskin remembering her father, Izu
Shelley Cooper remembering her father, David
Anthony Manton remembering his uncle, Henry Manton
Carole Orchover remembering her father, Ivor Emert
Ruth Soetendorp remembering her mother, Hannah Grant
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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
Message & Video from the CST By the time you get this message, we will surely have passed 700 antisemitic incidents reported to CST these past 18 days: this compares to 803 in the first six months of this year.
So far, they are mainly not violent, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t deeply upsetting. It takes a very sick antisemite to scrawl Hitler moustaches on photos of children kidnapped by Hamas, as sent to us this morning from hostage posters on Finchley Road, London. Am Yisrael Chai,
Magen David Adom is being helped by a fundraising lunch, as you will have read earlier in the bulletin at 12.30 on Thursday 23rd November. We would like volunteers to assist with a number of schlepping activities:-
Table erecting
Table positioning
Table laying
Serving the delights on offer
Clearing away anything that might be left – unlikely
Taking down tables.
It will be great fun and a lunch with a difference. Come and join the team and be a supporter of the event and a supporter of the work MDA is doing to help those who are in need and need our support.
Summertime
In the wee hours of this coming Sunday morning, the clocks will move back by 3,600 seconds. What are you planning to do with all these extra seconds? How about preparing a dvar for the future and telling Rabbi Anthony, on his return from the deep South – of the UK, that you would like to try something new? We like it to be around 7 minutes duration and if it relates to the week’s sedra, that is wonderful. If it does not directly relate, there will be messages from the sedra that you can relate to. Make use of your 3,600 seconds and in next week’s bulletin, we will give you ideas to work on for the next time this happens.
Sunday 19th November
Remember to remember the 19th November and our fallen heroes of years gone by in the UK, Europe and the Globe at large. Come and join members of Mosaic who show off their relative’s war medals, which were awarded following earlier conflicts. It is a wonderful uplifting occasion and war veterans join in unison with their children, grandchildren and great children, honouring the courage of their earlier days in the form of relatives and friends.
Kehila Magazine The latest edition of Kehila has been published and should have fallen on your doorsteps or will do in the coming days. How would you like to write an article. If you want help in formulating a good article, there are lots of people who would be willing to assist you and you could even look at having a regular KC. That translates to Kehila Column as opposed to Knight Commander.
Weekly Bulletin The MJC weekly bulletin is packed with information with what has happened, is happening and is going to happen. Have a look at the photos and the icons and try out new things. Bridge, scrabble, Men’s group, Singing, drawing and painting all come to mind, as well as engaging with our in-house team of Rabbis. There are 4 to be with and to interact with and bounce ideas off, on a regular basis. There are regular rabbinical events on Wednesdays, Thursdays and of course Shabbats too. Come and join us in one of 3 services which always end up with a splendid kiddush.
Mosaic Masorti AGM The Mosaic Masorti AGM is at 8pm on Wednesday 22nd November in the MJC centre.
Birthdays
Dave Scott 20/10, John Grant 20/10, Isaac Ashkenazi-Bakes 21/10, Jonathan Fenster 21/10m, Emmanuel Aharoni 29/10, Lily Ashkenazi-Bakes 29/10, Judith Usiskin 31/10, Georgia Matthews 1/11, Michael W Harris 2/11.
Anniversaries
Barbara & Henry Altman on their 57th wedding anniversary
Nicola & Anthony Manton on their 46th wedding anniversary
Julie & Andrew Dysch on their 31st wedding anniversary.
Yahrzeits
Judith Usiskin remembering her mother Netty
David Bright remembering his parents, Jack & Paula
Annette Benson remembering her mother, Philippa Rubin
Heather Eden remembering her sister, Leila Warren
Michael S Harris remembering his mother, Rita
Debbie Nissenbaum remembering her father, Leslie Harris
Alan Grossman remembering his father, Jack
Caroline Alexander remembering her mother-in-law, Eva
Sue Krisman remembering her sister, Joyce Press
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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
As I write this message I am aware of the stress being endured and borne by many in the community. Whilst Rabbi Anthony is out of town on vacation from Sunday, he is available by phone. Edwin is available by phone at any time of the day or night. If you would like to have your relatives and friends highlighted in next Shabbat’s service by name or location in Israel, please advise Rabbi Anthony rabbianthony@mosaicmasorti.org.uk by noon on Friday, so they can be added to the list. Our thoughts are with you, your relatives as well as the friends of relatives.
Next Monday and Tuesday there will be a community lead bulb planting at the Woodland part of the Bulls Road Cemetery, where our members are laid to rest in Cheshunt. The time is between 10am -3pm and bulbs, tools will be provided alongside refreshments. If you would like to be part of this beautiful initiative, please contact edwin.lucas6@googlemail.com who will try and arrange transport. You do not need to stay all the time.
Friday night Daven and Eat and Enjoy In 15 days’ time you can enjoy making up a minyan at 6.45pm on the FRIDAY NIGHT in shul and then enjoy a meal in the home of Rabbi Anthony, Abi, Sarah and Nina. Come along, as it will be a lovely convivial evening. Please let Rabbi Anthony rabbianthony@mosaicmasorti.org.uk know so he can be prepared. So far 4 guests have booked in to be there.
If you are busy, then 3 weeks later, there will be another Friday night service with Rabbi Anthony in shul, followed by a meal in his home. Book early so you do not miss out.
AJEX Remembrance Day parade On Sunday 19th November there is the opportunity to remember those Jewish service personnel who have died in wars dating back over 100 years. You can join the parade and march past the Cenotaph in Whitehall wearing your relatives’ medals and show the world that we honour our relatives to this day. Please contact edwin.lucas6@googlemail.com if you would like to join the team from Mosaic who support a small community who cannot be present.
Tombstone Consecration The stone setting in memory of Joe Rubins (father of Annette Benson) will take place on Sunday 22nd October at 2.30pm at Willesden United Cemetery, Beaconsfield Road, London NW10 2JE.
Security
Daniel Brown, who leads security for MM alongside Jo Lewis on the rota front, have been reviewing security in light of all the sad news from Israel and the increased incidences of disturbances in the UK. Jo has reiterated the importance of attending rota slots, as it would appear from the attendees in recent weeks that not everyone turns up when they are allocated a slot. As a community, we have decided therefore to increase the numbers on security, to ensure that we have the minimum numbers required so everyone feels comfortable within the building. If you are planning to come to shul and would like to do an extra slot, please advise Jo who will be delighted to record your name. securityteam@choosemosaic.org
We have also had this letter from our area police liaison officer about meetings in Kensington for members who are interested in security and welfare.
Community Resilience Training for faith community leaders London Boroughs Faiths Network with support from the Greater London Authority will be running three courses this autumn and winter. Full details here and a flavour of our pilot course can be viewed here.
There will be six hours of learning from experts and colleagues in the emergency services, local authorities and voluntary sector including British Red Cross, Groundwork, CST, Victim Support, Thrive London. The idea is to build upon knowledge in case of future emergency situations.
It is targeted on faith organisations especially staff, trustees, lay leaders and volunteers responsible for community safety and wellbeing, as well as volunteer coordinators.
It will take place at Kensington Town Hall on 24th October, 31st October and 7th November, all 5.30pm-8.30pm including supper. Register on the GLA website
Birthdays
Mia Brummell 17/10, Beverley Ezekiel 18/10, Dave Scott 20/10, John Grant 20/10, Isaac Ashkenazi-Bakes 21/10, Jonathan Fenster 21/10.
Anniversaries
Liane & Michael Alexander on their 36th wedding anniversary
Barbara & Henry Altman on their 57th wedding anniversary
Nicola & Anthony Manton on their 46th wedding anniversary
Yahrzeits
Sass Ezekiel remembering his mother, Esther
Michael W Harris remembering his mother, Barbara
Avrille Newman remembering her mother, Esther Furman
David Morgale remembering his father, Leslie
Sam Charkham remembering his father, Monty
David Ross remembering his mother, Ruth
Judith Usiskin remembering her mother Netty
David Bright remembering his parents, Jack & Paula
Annette Benson remembering her mother, Philippa Rubin
Heather Eden remembering her sister, Leila Warren
Michael S Harris remembering his mother, Rita
Debbie Nissenbaum remembering her father, Leslie Harris
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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
Thinking of you
The last week has moved from one of joy looking forward to Simchat Torah, to one of huge ongoing sadness, worry and personal trauma. We wish everyone strength at this moment in time, as the whole community know people in Israel who have suffered loss, with friends being displaced, hurt and undergoing great stress. Rabbi Anthony is around to help you in person, on the phone or through emails so you can offload your worries and share them with someone in the wider community.
This Shabbat we will be adding special prayers for the region. We are thinking especially of our family and friends, and hoping they should find strength and fortitude at this horrific time. There will be a chance to mention names of those you are especially thinking of, and losses you are especially mourning – if you would like any read out for you please write to RabbI Anthony at rabbianthony@mosaicmasorti.org.uk or me edwin.lucas6@googlemail.com with the names you want mentioned.
Our thoughts are with you and we are here for you in sad as well as good times.
Community togetherness.
The Masorti movement is holding a number of events to help the community at this difficult period.
Thursday 12th October Masorti Worldwide Prayers, 6pm The Masorti Movement in Israel together with Masorti Olami, MERCAZ Olami, USCJ and the International Rabbinical Assembly invite you to a worldwide prayer service for the safety of the captives, the healing of the wounded, the memory of the murdered and the safety and security of IDF soldiers, security and rescue forces and all citizens of Israel taking place on Thursday, October 12, at 6pm BST. Click here to register.
Thursday 12th October 8.30pm Online Psalms and Prayers for Israel, Join our Masorti clergy for 10 minutes of prayers, followed by the opportunity to share reflections and concerns. Join us on Zoom here. These evening reflections may continue beyond this week. For security reasons please do not share this Zoom link with anyone. When joining the Zoom please ensure your full name and the community you belong to are shown.
Thursday 12th October 8.30pm, in person and online Open Space for Masorti Young Adults, Join Rabbis Oliver Joseph and Lara Haft Yom-Tov in Finchley, together with other young adults from the Masorti movement, for psalms and reflections over tea. Please email hello@masorti.org.uk for the address or zoom details.
Sunday 15th October Voices on Israel: A Community Briefing, 6.30pm on Zoom Join journalist Richard Miron and others (of whom, more details coming soon) for a political and strategic view of the conflict in Israel, in conversation with Senior Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg. Richard Miron is a former BBC Israel reporter and also worked for the UN in Israel for many years. Click here to register.
This is a busy time for everyone in the community and none less than for our Rabbi. On behalf of all the people that have said to me how much they have enjoyed the services and felt uplifted I would just like to add A BIG THANK YOU for all the services you have organised, lead and helped others to be part of the community.
We would like to say a special thanks to everyone in the community who has helped in a myriad of ways over all the recent chagim period. This embraces, daveners, dvaristers, shofar sounders, Sukkah builders, Sukkah decorators, Security, Schleppers, kiddish generators, tidier uppers as well as buyers and providers. It is so appreciated. A special thanks to Gill Ross for being one of the Masterminders in getting things to the right place at the right time. Gill can now have a rest till the next barmitzvah which is Darwen Kafka.
Birthdays
Eva Grant 9/10, Mia Brummell 17/10, Beverley Ezekiel 18/10
Anniversaries
Liane & Michael Alexander on their 36th wedding anniversary
Yahrzeits
Henry Altman remembering his mother, Anne, and his brother, Monty
Ian Nissenbaum remembering his father-in-law, Fred Sellman
Ian Nissenbaum remembering his first wife, Jennifer Nissenbaum
Sam Charkham remembering his mother, Regina
Philip Fraylich remembering his father, Manfred
Sass Ezekiel remembering his mother, Esther
Michael W Harris remembering his mother, Barbara
Avrille Newman remembering her mother, Esther Furman
David Morgale remembering his father, Leslie
Sam Charkham remembering his father, Monty
David Ross remembering his mother, Ruth
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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
Mosaic Jewish Community New Members event this Sunday
The Wall: A workshop exploring the challenges of hostility, silence and other reactions at work and at home. 
The MJC Community Hub is visiting the Koestler Arts Exhibition on Wednesday afternoon 29th November at the Southbank Centre. We will be shown round at 3pm by one of this year’s exhibitors. This will be the 60th anniversary of the Koestler Awards with an exhibition of art by people in the UK’s criminal justice system. It is curated by Ai Weiwei who grew up in the far northwest of China, As an activist, he has been openly critical of the Chinese Government’s stance on democracy and human rights. One can purchase items at the exhibition.
Remember to remember this Sunday 19th November, which honours and remembers our Jewish fallen heroes of years gone by worldwide. Come and join members of Mosaic at 2pm at the cenotaph in Whitehall, London, who will be showing off their relative’s war medals, which were awarded following earlier conflicts. It is a wonderful uplifting occasion. You can watch the march from, behind barriers in Whitehall. CST will be in attendance as will the Metropolitan Police.
One week from today on Thursday 23rd November, you can brush up on your bridge prowess, or show your word skills with scrabble and test your knowledge of your words bank of 3 letter words, against other participants. It is great fun and is held in our building. Refreshments are available.
Come along next Thursday 23rd November to one of Rabbi Anthony’s learning sessions. The class is just starting a new chapter of Talmud, so it’s an excellent time to start or restart your learning. The class is meeting by zoom at 8pm – the link is on the Mosaic website, or available on request.
Weekly Bulletin
Abraham’s tent to attract a men’s orientated group is planning its next meeting. This is being masterminded by Masorti members, Robert Pinkus ably assisted by Andy Dysch and Dave Scott. It covers all age groups – ideally from 60 +.
Refuah Schlemahs and Meetings with Rabbi Anthony 
I was moved by the “knit in” mentioned in the bulletin last week, to make hats for the soldiers to keep them safe as part of the war effort. The knitting took place yesterday and the group meets on the first Wednesday of each month. If you would like the hat pattern please contact the Care Co-ordinator 
The latest edition of Kehila should have fallen on your doorsteps by now. If you have not had your copy please advise the shul office. How would you like to write an article? If you want help in formulating a good article, there are lots of people who would be willing to assist you and you could even look at having a regular KFC. That translates to Kehila Friendship Column.
Magen David Adom is being helped by a fundraising lunch, as you will have read earlier in the bulletin at 12.30 on Thursday 23rd November. We would like volunteers to assist with a number of schlepping activities:-
Message & Video from the CST
Summertime
Weekly Bulletin
Next Monday and Tuesday there will be a community lead bulb planting at the Woodland part of the Bulls Road Cemetery, where our members are laid to rest in Cheshunt. The time is between 10am -3pm and bulbs, tools will be provided alongside refreshments. If you would like to be part of this beautiful initiative, please contact 
Friday night Daven and Eat and Enjoy
Security
Community togetherness.
This is a busy time for everyone in the community and none less than for our Rabbi. On behalf of all the people that have said to me how much they have enjoyed the services and felt uplifted I would just like to add A BIG THANK YOU for all the services you have organised, lead and helped others to be part of the community. 
We would like to say a special thanks to everyone in the community who has helped in a myriad of ways over all the recent chagim period. This embraces, daveners, dvaristers, shofar sounders, Sukkah builders, Sukkah decorators, Security, Schleppers, kiddish generators, tidier uppers as well as buyers and providers. It is so appreciated. A special thanks to Gill Ross for being one of the Masterminders in getting things to the right place at the right time. Gill can now have a rest till the next barmitzvah which is Darwen Kafka.
