Thursday, 2nd July
Degree In Counselling For Tova Hersh

Mazzal Tov to Tova Hersh who's gained a 2.1 BA Hons degree in Counselling to add to her degree in Psycho Social studies from around 12 years ago.

Wednesday, 1st July
Ladies Guild Present : Ruth Sheer On Colonial Africa - Tuesday 14th July
As part of Yeshurun's Ladies Guild activities for this year, on Tuesday 14 July 2009 they are presenting an entertaining talk in the Leff Hall given by Ruth Sheer on her experiences of  “Life in Colonial Africa ”.   Ruth is a seasoned speaker and this should be an interesting evening.  The presentation begins at 8.30pm with light refreshments.  Part of the proceeds of the evening will go to support Great Ormond Street Hospital. Everyone welcome.  £3 entry.  For further details please contact Angela or Robyn

Tuesday, 30th June
It's Summer - Which Means We Have Air Con Issues
Yeshurun is responding to issues members have with the air conditioning in the main shul.  As ever, getting the balance right is not easy.  This week we are going to try and experiment.   More on the President's blog >> 

Monday, 29th June
Kiddushim Opportunities Available In July
In a rare opportunity, Yeshurun is able to offer sponsorship of kiddushim in shul on 11th, 18th and 25th July.   The 18th July Shabbos Mevorachim spot is particularly valuable.  If you would like to mark the yahrzeit of a loved one, a milestone birthday or anniversary or for non reason at all, opportunities start from £170.   You can choose between schnipsy, dipsy, tipsy, schmoosy, schnappsy or the relatively new pesci option.   Conatct Andrea for details.

Sunday, 28th June
Yeshurun Launches Major New Programme To Boost Your In-Service Experience

First Session This Monday Night
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new four part programme to boost your in-service experience, focusing on our prayers and the way we say them.

Called the Tefillah (ie 'Prayer') Programme the series of lectures and classes is designed to enhance people's in-service experience by creating a forum for learning and discussion about the structure of the services as well as the history, meaning, interpretation and halachah (laws) relating to particular prayers.

Led by Rabbi Alan Lewis, Rabbi Geoffrey Shisler and Rev Michael Simon, the programme will focus in particular on the prayers for Succos, starting on Monday, 29th June.    These sessions no longer need to be pre-booked.  Just turn up.   There is a small charge of £6 for a single session or £10 for the evening.  More here>>

Ladies Guild AGM This Monday Night
The Ladies Guild AGM will be held after Minchah and Maariv this coming Monday night, at 8.30pm at Rene's.  All welcome.

Thursday, 25th June

Daniel Gordon Qualifies
Mazzal tov to Daniel Gordon, son of Jeff and Yaffit, who has qualified as a medical doctor from UCL.

Wednesday, 24th June

Andy Harwood's Father Has Died
We are sorry to inform the community that Andy Harwood has lost his father.  Prayers will be held at 56 Canons Drive on Sunday evening, 28th June, at 8.00pm.   The family will be in attendance throughout Sunday for those wishing to pay respects. Condolences to the family.

Peter Hamilton's Father Has Died
We are sorry to inform the community that Peter Hamilton has lost his father.  The funeral has taken place this evening in Jerusalem and Peter is sitting shiva in Israel.  Condolences to the family.

Youth Director Sought for Yeshurun

We have now begun our search for a new Youth Director from the beginning of September to replace Jonny Ufland who is stepping down at the end of August. This is an exciting role with responsibility for driving forward our youth strategy and with plenty of scope to pioneer new ideas to enhance the Yeshurun youth experience. Further details are available from Steve and expressions of interest are requested to him no later than Tuesday 14 July.

Stanmore Eruv Approved

Harrow Council has this evening approved the planning application for the Stanmore Eruv.  More later.  

Sunday, 21st June

Compton is Chairman of Emunah UK 
Camille Compton has become Chairman of Jewish women's organisation Emunah in the UK.  Involved with Emunah for many years, she follows mother-in-law, Gertrude Compton in high office within the organisation 

Emunah is one of the leading providers of social welfare services in Israel , with 225 projects in 150 communities helping thousands of children and their families on a daily basis through its network of residential homes, high schools, day care centres and counseling & therapy centres.  Emunah in the UK is responsible for funding 35 of these projects.   

One of Compton's first challenges will be to get volunteers back into Emunah. Until now a female domain, Emunah has been hit by the trend for more and more women to go out to work.  Compton nevertheless hopes to get more volunteers back on board.  Competition from many more charities than have previously existed also means she needs to raise Emunah's profile in the community.  

We wish her every success in her new role.  She's seen here with wife of the Chief Rabbi , Elaine Sacks.  More here>>

Degree First
Mazzal tov to Tanya Abizadeh who has gained a first in Sociology from Birmingham University.   If you would like a degree result publicised, please contact us.

Mazzal Tovs This Coming Week
Mazzal tov to Sally and Geoffrey Charin on Gideon's Bar Mitzvah which we celebrate in shul this coming week.  We will also be marking the China Wedding of Susie and Joe Holder and the Aufruf of Stuart Traill.   Last week in shul we also celebrated the Coral Wedding of Miriam and Leonard Specterman.   Mazzal tov to all.