December 2020 - January 2021
the magazine of finchley progressive synagogue
Heroes
From the Editor... W
hat is a hero? Is it someone who we look up to? Someone who made a difference? It’s different for everyone. When you’re young, your heroes often tend to be those who seem larger than life; film stars, footballers, pop stars or comic book figures, or they might be older people that you look up to with awecoaches, teachers, soldiers, even your parents (!). As you get older you begin to realise that the term itself - loaded with a child-like wonder and fandom at its core - means so much more than that. The definition broadens into being someone you have admired throughout your life, or taken inspiration from, perhaps someone you have loved, someone who has influenced the way you think or behave, or someone whose achievements you feel a particular personal admiration for. It might still be someone famous but it might be someone not widely known; it might be someone known only in your community or someone even known only to you and a select few. I hope you will see in the edition of Shofar that there is an almost unlimited number of ways
Cover: Screenshot from a Zoom performance of The Battle of Cable Street (Clockwise from top left: Philippa Carr, Stanley Volk, Paul Silver-Myer, Maureen Lobatto, a scene from the battle, 2
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we can define a ‘hero’, with so many different names discussed by our correspondents. I’d be a liar if I said I didn’t also have long-standing heroes of my own that I’ve admired man and boy. Many of us will associate the word ‘Heroes’ (especially if it’s in quotation marks) with David Bowie, and for me the “Thin White Duke” was certainly a big factor in my youth. However if I had to choose a long-time hero, it would be Edwyn Collins, the singer/guitarist in the cult 1980s Scottish new wave pop group Orange Juice who went on to have a mercurial solo career, best-known for the song A Girl Like You. Sadly a near-fatal brain hemorrhage in 2005 left him virtually paralysed on one side of his body and barely capable of speech. Yet thanks to his own determination not to let it beat him, he slowly returned to making music and playing concerts once again shortly before Covid-19. I went to see him for what must be the tenth time, sitting uneasily on a stool but still able to sing with gusto. His story was told in an award-winning 2014 film The Possibilities Are Endless, the title taken from one of only four things he was able to say after waking from his coma - ‘yes’, ‘no’, his wife’s name, and that exact phrase. I find his powers of positivity deeply inspiring, and something we can all learn from.
and Mark Laikin.)
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From the Rabbi
rabbi rebecca birk
I love the theme of heroes, decided upon by Darren, for this edition of Shofar. I looked up the definition. It’s one who displays courage and self-sacrifice for the greater good. These are not epic heroes but everyday heroes. During the pandemic, talk of heroes was everywhere selfless front line NHS staff, teachers and carers, those serving in shops and in production, those cleaning and maintaining our basic services. According to the definition that is what they are - heroes. Recently Rabbi Frank Hellner sent me a copy of a B’nai Brith bulletin from 1968. He spotted that Jonathan Sacks had just won a top travel bursary, while at Cambridge, to study in his holidays at Yeshiva University in New York. But it was the first article in the bulletin that caught my eye. It promotes a speech by Alma Birk, then associate editor of women’s magazine, Nova. Alma was my grandmother and she was due to give a speech on “Men, Women and Politics”. Alma was a hero to me. She worked hard and courageously for education in prison, for reproductive health and for the first Marie Stopes clinic. She helped make London a better place under the GLA. She created, with others, the Regent’s Park Outdoor Theatre. Alma was proud of her Judaism and loved writing on the dilemmas of those who wandered away from Jewish engagement. Alma died when I was in my third year of Rabbinic training. When a thorny challenge comes up I often think “what would Alma do?”. Lately I’m reminded too of Anat Hoffman, director of the Israel Religious Action Centre who did so much to wrestle Progressive Judaism into mainstream life in Israel. Her cry “this has been a long, tough fight but we are confident that we will prevail” was heard so often on issues
“It is heroic to display courage and sacrifice your own needs at times for the greater good of the community. I marvel that when you get in from a day’s work you are ready to roll up your sleeves and do synagogue business.” ranging from who was allowed to pray at the Western Wall, whether Reform rabbis were allowed to earn and pastor, or whether Jews with Progressive status were permitted a burial in Eretz Yisrael. It all feels critical and pretty heroic. And now I think of many of you. It’s ten years since we joined you at FPS. During that time I can see that our lay leaders, in their various roles, fit this same definition. It is heroic to display courage and sacrifice your own needs at times for the greater good of the community. I marvel that when you get in from a day’s work you are ready to roll up your sleeves and do synagogue business. Giborim and Giborot!
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From the Chair anti-racism & racial justice working group report
This month I’d like to report on something important we’ve been working on since the AGM - the new Anti-Racism and Racial Justice group which has already met twice. The group formed in July after our special Beit Midrash event, ‘Black Lives Matter: Justice in Judaism.’ Our aim is to ensure the community welcomes everyone in equal measure, whether first-time visitors or longstanding members without regard to race, ethnicity or national origin. We have discussed how to make sure FPS is a genuinely inclusive and actively anti-racist community, how to share information and ideas; and to learn together. We are already taking action. Rabbi Rebecca shared ‘We Jews are not a Race’ a powerful sermon by the first ordained Asian American rabbi from Manhattan’s Central Synagogue and our KT3 class has embarked on a pioneering new teen justice programme to build alliances across faith and class. They are working with Year 11 students (15 years old) from the Somali Bravanese and young people from black majority churches in Croydon to learn together about social justice rooted in all our faith traditions. We’re also learning from the work of other synagogues. Kehillah North London held an all Black led Kabbalat Shabbat service to mark Black History Month and LJS is running a series of talks on identifying and combating racism. Members of the group have attended both and reported back. We are also identifying what training we may need at FPS.
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Here’s what some of the members of the group have said about the working group: “I am proud to be part of the committee at FPS which is tacking an important issue that has been overlooked for too long in the Jewish Community and society in general” Sarah Derriey “This is a great opportunity to explore the complexities of being part of a diverse Jewish community and seek ways to help all our members, particularly those who formally welcome and provide security to understand how best to respond positively to this diversity. Learning how to treat everyone with equal respect and value is a journey we are all on together.” David Mosco “I am proud to be part of this group that is working to promote anti racism and racial justice. We are raising our own awareness through education, discussion and training to ensure that all members, visitors and friends feel included, supported and valued.” Cathy Burnstone “I am proud to be a member of this group to help FPS welcome all its members and their guests indiscriminately without conscious or unconscious bias.” Janet Tresman “At every turn I see I found the right place to undertake my journey into Judaism, this group and the work being undertaken is truly reinforcing that decision.” Ezekiel Alkharim
Chanukah Notice Board
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Reflections on Armistice Day sheila lassman: On the day before war ended
there was already a mood of victory in the air. I stole out of school in the dinner hour to buy red, white and blue ribbon for the celebration but was detected and sent to the Headmistress. As the war was nearly over I wasn’t punished! When I heard `Victory’ on the radio I went to our local café, and celebrated with a sixpenny ice cream. Our family went to the West End to see the sights – and how marvellous they were. We went to Parliament Square to see Mr Churchill All we saw was his hat.
“Then, at about ten o’clock, the flood lights came on, wow! The National Gallery was a yellow/ lime colour.The surroundings were mauve. It looked marvellous.” That evening we went out again. It wasn’t easy travelling. We managed to get on the tube amongst half a dozen boisterous soldiers – not surprising - with a few ATS girls. At Piccadilly we had to push past them and managed to get out just as the doors were closing. On the street we were shocked to see thousands of people dancing around the hidden statue of Eros. We literally pushed our way to Trafalgar Square where we sat as close to Nelson’s Column as we could. Gosh, we had some fun, dancing and singing like happy children. Then, at about ten o’clock, the flood lights came on, wow! The National Gallery was a yellow/
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lime colour. The surroundings were mauve. It looked marvellous. Around Admiralty Arch the lights were a brilliant lime and down the Strand it was deep crimson. Some people standing on Admiralty Arch were lighting fireworks. When we got back home there was a bonfire in the street. There was even a piano and various people took turns playing while we all danced. What a day! stanley volk: At the outbreak of war in 1939 my father volunteered to be an ambulance driver and a year later along with many others he was conscripted into the British Army. Plucked from civilian life in the East End of London - I was 5 and my sister only a year old - he was posted to join Montgomery’s (Monty) 8th Army in the battle of Egypt. He served in the Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) and I still have his service and pay book which reads “Enlisted man for the Duration of War.” He always praised Monty for keeping the troops fully informed, and at the Shabbat service on 7th November I read an extract of one of his personal letters to the troops, praising the RASC for their unflagging efforts in the war effort. Dad was away for the whole duration of the war, servicing the inflammable petrol dumps and monitoring the Italian prisoners. Unable to come home during the hostilities, he missed seeing us, his young family grow up. I am proud that my father was one of the 60,000 Jews that did their patriotic duty in the war against Hitler and fascism, and as long as I am able will continue to honour him and them at the AJEX Annual march.
FPS People’s Page people mazal tov to
happy anniversary to
Lucy Angel who celebrates her Bat Mitzvah on 12 December Rafi Beach who hopes to celebrate his delayed Bar Mitzvah on 19 December Jonah Brandon-Rocks who celebrates his Bar Mitzvah on 23 January
Rebecca Ohayon and Mark McDonald and Liz and Yoni Avital both celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary, Irris and Sid Singer their 35th, Ophra Gilead and Ian Sheratte their 40th and Gillian and Anthony Stellman their 50th
happy birthday to
Louise Gellman on the death of her father in November The Eisen family on the death of Alan Freeman
To the following members who celebrate milestone birthdays in December & January: Betty Gould, Barry Jay, Susan Biggins, David Leibowitz, Karen Goodman, David Ball, Michael Gorodi, Tessa Samson, Sipora Levy, Helene Dane, Barbara Shulman, Jane Mellins, Lynwen Jones
condolences to
thanks to
Our Tech Wizards and Zoom Hosts in December: Michael Lassman, David Lewis, Paul SilverMyer, Dalma Loewy-Aranibar, Mandy Carr, Richard Greene, Asher & Paula Kinchin-Smith, Dan Epstein, Josie Kinchin, Stanley Volk, Adrian Lister, Wika Dorosz, Paul Lakra
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Beit Tefillah
services at fps
At the time of writing, FPS services are being held via Zoom video conferencing, services – june / sivan leading into tamuz links to which are included in FPS emails, with only service leaders, musicians and live streaming volunteers at FPS
services- december / kislev leading into tevet Friday 4 December 6.30pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service Saturday 5 December
11.00am Shabbat B’Yachad
Friday 11 December
6.30pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Saturday 12 December
11.00am Shabbat Service celebrating Lucy Angel Bat Mitzvah
Friday 19 December
6.30pm Shabbat Resouled
Saturday 20 December
11.00am Shabbat Service
Friday 26 December
6.30pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Saturday 27 December
11.00am Shabbat Service
services- january / tevet leading into shvat
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Friday 1 January
6.30pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Saturday 2 January
11.00am Shabbat Service
Friday 8 January
6.30pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Saturday 9 January
11.00am Shabbat Service
Friday 15 January
6.30pm Shabbat Resouled
Saturday 16 January
11.00am Shabbat Service
Friday 22 January
6.30pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Saturday 23 January
11.00am Shabbat Service celebrating Jonah Brandon-Rocks Bar Mitzvah
Friday 29 January
6.30pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Saturday 30 January
11.00am Shabbat Service
Beit Knesset
community events, all welcome!
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Beit Midrash
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coming up at fps
Notice Board
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Heroes
paula kinchin smith, ruth seager & cathy burnstone
They say that real heroes don’t wear capes – they teach! And maybe that’s why I can still recall every one of my Ivriah teachers. Their passion and dedication played such an influential role in my early Jewish life and in no small part set me on my Jewish journey. All of my Ivriah teachers were members of our community. Great experts Laura Lassman and Valerie Boyd were co-headteachers. Valerie got the best out of every child and Laura’s passion for education meant I learned more Jewish history than ever before. Renato Fantoni and Jacqueline Bernard were other warm, creative and welcoming teachers. Inspirational Hebrew teaching was delivered by Devorah Barnett, Ron Rappaport and our own Frank Hellner. To this day, I can still reel off all Hebrew pronouns thanks to Ron’s unique way of teaching using a homemade chart and pencil pointer on string. Frank, of course, demanded nothing less than perfection, encouraging us to read the whole Hebrew word in one go.
Paula Kinchin-Smith at Ivriah as a child
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Many young musicians from the community gave their time and talent to help Frank lead T’fillah I was in awe of David Lassman, Jon Boyd and Jason Rappaport on their guitars leading us in fun songs and children’s services. And David Pelham. Was he my teacher or my friend? I believe he was both. And Ivriah today? With Zoe’s creativity and leadership, John Rubinstein getting the best from all his students and the incredible young teachers of our community I believe they are as lucky as we were. Paula Kinchin-Smith to those who made the high holidays happen...
On behalf of the Board of National Officers of Liberal Judaism I want to thank you for your hard work over the High Holiday period. National officers took the opportunity to visit many communities and we were bowled over by the quality, variety and sensitivity of your services and onegs. You, along with our Rabbis, rose to the occasion and came together to create something fitting and special. As a Board we wanted to recognise the number of people who ensured that members of Liberal Jewish communities and beyond were able to have a meaningful festival season. From those who learnt to sing online to those who edited the sound, from those who ran Zoom waiting rooms to those who compiled the new style mitzvah rota, from those who ran honey cake to the farthest away congregant, to those who created slides for liturgy, to all of you and so many more we offer thanks and appreciation. We have been impressed by your creativity, dedication and determination to keep your communities open and ensure that Liberal
Heroes Judaism remains as vibrant and relevant as it has always been. We are so very proud to be the Officers for this movement and to be able to witness the incredible coming together of our communities this year. We wish you continued strength in this very difficult period and hope that we will be able to offer you all the support that you need. Please let us know how we can help. All the very best, Ruth Seager Chair, Liberal Judaism my hero, peter wilkins
My introduction to my hero Peter Wilkins was unusual. I had recently read Peter’s story in the Guardian and felt appalled and upset by what I saw. Peter and his late wife Linda were born without sight and grew up near Manchester. They met at school, married and enjoyed over 40 years together. Peter worked as a braille typist and Linda as a braille proofreader. Tragically, Linda became ill, losing the use of her legs. Following her discharge from hospital Linda was moved into a care home in Manchester. Then the pandemic hit. Peter had always advocated for Linda but was only allowed to visit once. He was told he could have a ‘window visit’ but this proved impossible as neither Linda nor Peter could see. Telephone calls were difficult due to Linda’s illness. Tragically Linda died recently. The day after Linda died, Peter spoke to Andy Burnham on the mayor’s radio phone in. Peter told his story and explained that he’d phoned to highlight the terrible injustice done to so many people unable to spend time with their loved ones. Andy Burnham was so moved that he was speechless for a few minutes.
When I read the article I was so angry I contacted the Guardian journalist, Helen Pidd, and she put me in touch with Peter. We decided that a donation to a couple of charities in Linda’s memory would be a positive step. Living without Sight Limited: led.charity@live.co.uk Medical Detection Dogs: operations@medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk Of course I was delighted to help. As well as volunteering for Living Without Sight, Peter is on the Independent Police Advisory Committee with responsibility for disability issues. Peter and I are in touch by email and phone. I’m impressed by Peter’s lifelong activism and his positive approach to life and the pandemic. He focuses on what he can do, not what he can’t. Peter’s actions make a difference both to the blind community and others and I find his ‘can do’ approach inspirational. Cathy Burnstone
Peter holding a photograph of his wife Linda. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian
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A Daughter’s Chance to Kvell J
ewish mothers kvell about their children. The postman, work colleagues and the next door neighbour have all heard about brilliant new jobs and outstanding school grades. But perhaps less well known is that Jewish mothers don’t only teach their children how to make challah and how to be a good person, oh no – they inadvertently teach us how to kvell! When you move away and begin to live in the world you can look back and see your parents as human beings – and fantastic ones, at that. Every day I’m proud of my mum. Parents often talk about the reflected glory they get from their child doing well, but I’m proud to say I am Lorna and Simon Jacobs’ daughter. I am the product of two kind, clever, funny and generous people. There are three big things that spring to mind. Three occasions. My mum set up the Lunches for the Homeless at Maidenhead Synagogue when I was young. The synagogue was a little anxious - it was 25 years ago - but mum pushed ahead, and it was wonderful. After a few years, the guests became friends. As a child we always had lodgers – it offered a little income and a lot of opportunity. Once we had a gap in lodgers and Mum, after a conversation with me and Dad, invited Roy, one of the homeless group, into our home. As our lodger he soon got housing benefit, and then a job. I love that Mum didn’t see the prejudice so many others did and by walking where others weren’t willing to go she did something incredible. My granddad died when I was 10. It was my first experience of grief – and I didn’t know how to feel. Granddad died in a hospital local to his house and Mum took me to the hospital to see Granddad’s body. It was an unusual choice! But I support her decision to this day. As Dumbledore 14
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so rightly says “it is only the fear of the unknown that we see in death and darkness, nothing more”. Seeing my Granddad’s body helped me to understand what was happening. I have since said goodbye to each of my grandparents in this way. Like all of us, being Jewish during Covid has been a challenge. We all crave the interaction and affection. Mum, an eternally good hugger, wanted to ensure folk living alone received a hug on Rosh Hashanah. And so she set about giving them a Covid-secure hug which would make them feel warm, remembered, valued. She gathered a team around her – one made beautiful little bags, another individual labels, someone sourced apples and tiny honey jars and a fourth wrote personalised notes. And so, by Rosh Hashanah, 80 members of my parents’ synagogue received hand-delivered bundles with apple, honey and a personal note. A Covid hug. The first rule of Hadracha (leadership), is ‘dugma ishit’ – leading by example. Mum is a great Dugma. She shows me how strong I can be, how determined, and how kind. She provides a ground, a base upon which I can grow. She gives me the confidence to achieve whatever I want. She’s also taught me not only how to dream my dreams, but how to create a realistic way of achieving them. And lastly, she makes me laugh. After all, it was her suggestion that, while our Rabbi was away and had invited my dad to take our Purim service, he should do so dressed as Santa Claus!
The FPS Racial Justice Group & Me I
t was an excellent step for FPS to set up a Racial Justice group and I was delighted to be asked to join. Social justice is important to me and as many people don’t know what I do for a living I wanted to share something about my work (past and present) to explain. In the summer when Black Lives Matter rose to public consciousness many people I had previously worked with called to ask what response (if any) they should make. This mirrored the many communications I received in 2017 when #MeToo hit social media. I’d like to share the reasons why I’ve been contacted. My journey began at fourteen volunteering for a charity helping learning disabled children as part of an informal education programme. This started a lifelong path of working towards improved community understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion. Since then, I have interspersed periods of working for charities with self-employment. In 1982 I was employed to set up the community recreation department of Ravenswood (Norwood), running youth activities and a programme to integrate disabled young people into mainstream school and leisure activities. I trained teachers and other youth workers on many aspects of inclusion. In 1999 I founded a new organisation called Aware Barnet working to enable older people, recovering from strokes and spinal injuries, to become self-advocates whilst also training them to be disability awareness trainers. And in 2004 I became the first Chief Executive of JAMI, an organisation we know well and still have a lot of connection with. In between I spent a total of 27 years as an independent diversity and inclusion consultant, working with many public sector agencies,
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companies large and small, and many voluntary organisations – through my organisation, Equality Edge. What began as a specialism in disability awareness/inclusion has turned into a wider understanding of how to build a fully inclusive and non-discriminatory society. I am a trainer, coach and public speaker on various aspects of inclusion, unusually for this work bringing the white, straight, male and non-disabled perspective to this sensitive (and sometimes contentious) area of contemporary living. FPS has always been a wonderfully welcoming and inclusive place to be. But maybe not everyone feels as welcome or included as we hope. Having conversations at the Racial Justice group might enable us to push our inclusion boundaries even further - there are always improvements to be made. I’m so pleased to be able to bring my professional work into FPS’ developments.
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Help 0ur Night Shelter Move Forward shofar readers are probably aware that FPS is involved in the Together in Barnet night shelter for the homeless. Well, due to Covid there have been lots of changes and I wanted to update you on developments. The shelter has been super busy, working alongside HAB (Homeless Action in Barnet), supporting our guests and many others. There are approximately 130 guests in rooms across North London and the team make sure everyone has access to food, medical and social support. But they have asked for our help with the following: Volunteer drivers to move supplies. On Wednesdays we need someone with a van (or a minibus) to collect bulk food donations and drive them to HAB in Woodhouse Road and on Thursdays we need drivers to pick up food parcels from HAB and deliver them to guests at various points in North London. Donations. We are always looking for food and other essentials to be donated. There is a list at the end of this article. In the slightly longer term (hopefully post Covid) Together in Barnet have several new and exciting projects in the pipeline which require volunteers. The first is to acquire 10 individual living ‘pods’ which will be placed long term in a church yard. Once up and running we will need a rota of volunteers to welcome, cook and serve ‘packed’ dinners and breakfasts for guests in their pods. The second is to support an existing Council scheme, aimed at securing stable accommodation for up to one year for those in need. And a third is a new project pairing
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up people over coffee to help guests gain new skills, minimise social isolation and loneliness and prevent a return to the streets. More on these projects soon! For further information please contact me, or for volunteering or donations, Amanda at: amanda@togetherinbarnet.org Donations needed: • One/two man person tents • Sleeping bags • Men’s warm jackets • Men’s joggers • Men’s jeans • Men’s and women’s trainers • Women’s underpants size 8 to 14 • Hot water bottles • Strong carrier bags • Biscuits • Tins of fish/meat • Stir-in sauces • Microwavable rice pouches • Pot/packet noodles • Tea, coffee, sugar • Cleaning equipment • Pads/cloths • Can openers • Soft drinks/treats,chocolate or sweets If delivering close to Thursday, we need butter, individual yoghurts, individual cheeses.
Foodbank Aid
Margot with our certificate from Finchley Foodbank
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Ivriah enjoying meeting a real hero; Rabbi Jackie Tabick (top right), the first female rabbi in the UK.
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lucy angel bat mitzvah 12 december
Hi, my name is Lucy. I have been coming to FPS for many years now. I love sports and animals and have a German Shepherd called Maddie. My parasha is about Joseph and his brothers. It is all about sibling rivalry and as much as me and my sister fight and how mad we make each other, I couldn’t imagine us doing what some of Joseph’s brothers did to him. It has been very strange doing my Bat
Mitzvah lessons over Zoom, but it has been a different experience that I will remember for the rest of my life. I’m very proud to have a Bat Mitzvah because it means a lot to me and my family. At first it was hard to learn my portion but after months of hard work I have completed it and am ready. For my Tzedakah project I have decided to raise money for cancer research. After lockdown I will do a sponsored walk.
jonah brandon-rocks bar mitzvah 23 january
Hi, my name is Jonah. My Parasha is Bo, and my section is about telling your children about how God led our ancestors out of Egypt. It has meaning for me as I believe that traditions should be maintained, and I like the idea of passing stories down through generations to keep the memories of our ancestors alive. I am looking forward to my Bar Mitzvah as it celebrates me becoming a Jewish man. It is also the first ever Bar Mitzvah in my dad’s family as he was raised Catholic, and his family are excited to be celebrating with me. My maternal grandmother has been looking forward to my Bar Mitzvah since I was born, she is nearly 90! If we are still in lockdown when I have my Bar Mitzvah, things will be quite strange, as a Zoom experience would be something that I never could have imagined, but nevertheless I will be grateful just to have that.
For my Tzedakah Project, I have chosen to support the Kiyan Prince Foundation. Kiyan was a talented young footballer who played for QPR Academy. Tragically, he was stabbed whilst trying to break up a fight outside of his school. His story really moves me. There are so many kids that get trapped in a cycle of gang culture and can’t escape, causing their once bright futures to fade away. The Kiyan Prince Foundation offers workshops and activities for kids from poor communities to promote understanding around the dangers of gang culture, and to help them find something that they love.
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Contacts finchley progressive synagogue
54 Hutton Grove N12 8DR 020 8446 4063 www.fps.org facebook.com/finchleyprog Rabbi Rebecca Birk – rabbi@fps.org Emeritus Rabbi: Dr Frank Hellner Community Development Manager: Zoe Jacobs – zoe@fps.org Musicians in Residence: Franklyn Gellnick, Dean Staker Synagogue Manager: Pauline Gusack pauline@fps.org executive 2020
Chair: Tamara Joseph, chair@fps.org Vice Chair: Roy Balint-Kurti Treasurer: Chris Nash, treasurer@fps.org
fps website: www.fps.org
Life Presidents: Sheila King Lassman, Alan Banes Vice Presidents: Cathy Burnstone, Renzo Fantoni, Josie Kinchin, Alex KinchinSmith, Laura Lassman, Lionel King Lassman, John Lewis, Andrea Rappoport, Joan Shopper contacts
Board of Deputies Reps: Janet Tresman, Stanley Volk Beit Midrash (Adult Education): Adrian Lister adrian@fps.org Beit Tefillah (Rites & Practices): Valerie Joseph valerie@fps.org Keep In Touch Team (contacting members): reached via Pauline in FPS office Website Editor: Philip Karstadt fpswebsite@fps.org
Honorary Secretary: Ann Pelham, honsec@fps.org
Shofar Editor: Darren Beach, shofar@fps.org
board members
FPS Office: administrator@fps.org
Beverley Kafka Paula Kinchin-Smith Sam King Phillip Raphael
Shofar Team: Sarah Rosen-Webb, Deb Hermer The Finchley Progressive Synagogue is a company limited by guarantee (Company No 9365956) and a registered charity (Charity No 1167285) whose registered office is 54 Hutton Grove, Finchley, London N12 8DR
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