Wednesday, 14th July

Tisha B'Av Film This Year - 'In The Sewers Of Lvov"

On the afternoon of Tisha B’Av, Tuesday 20^th July, at 6.00pm we will be hosting a presentation by Henry Margulies accompanied by the the film, ‘In The Sewers of Lvov’.   

Between May 1943 until liberation in July 1944, a group of Jews, including Henry’s parents, spent fourteen months in hiding in the city's sewer system.  The film tells their story.   Twenty people, including two children and a pregnant woman, descended into the ledges, caverns, and underground rivers of the catacombs beneath the city streets. 

In 1939, Lvov was the third largest Jewish community in pre-war Poland with some 110,000 Jews, of which less than a thousand survived.  The film will be followed by Mincha at 8.00 pm and then by Ma'ariv.  The fast terminates at 10.00pm.

Join us also for the other services on the Fast of Av.   The fast begins on Monday night at 9.07pm.  Maariv will be at 9.15pm, followed by the layaning of Megillas Eichah by Russell Grossman.   

The following morning, the first service will begin at 6.00am and be over by 8.00am.   A second, longer service will begin at 8.30am with a kinnos-based programme and finished by 12.30pm.   There will then be an early Mincha at 1.45pm.

Monday, 12th July

Daniel Palman and Jason Palman have both become engaged 

Mazzal tov to Debbi & Anthony Palman on the double engagement of their sons : Daniel to Loren Berger, daughter of Suzanne Berger, and Jason to Ilana Halter, daughter of Jacqui and Nigel Halter. 

Sunday, 11th July

Melanie Solomon Is Engaged 

Mazzal tov to Joy & Edwin Solomon on the engagement of their daughter Melanie to Simon Greenspan, son of Cynthia & Laurence Greenspan of Stanmore.

Passing Of Karen Weber's Son - Shiva Details 

We are very sorry to report that Karen Weber has unfortunately lost her son, Jason.  The funeral has taken place. Condolences to the family.  Shiva is at 18 Milling Road, Edgware until Friday morning, with Maariv each night (until Thursday evening) at 8.00pm.  A visit from you will be most appreciated.  

Motzei Shabbos, 10th July

Yeshurun Shabbaton This Shabbos, 17th July, With Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet

Yeshurun is staging a Shabbaton this Shabbos 17th July, Parshas D'vorim (Shabbos Chazon) with guest speaker Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (pictured), Minister of Mill Hill Synagogue. Rabbi Schochet will speak during lunch on "Anglo Jewry – The Good, The Bad and the Ugly”.  

Places for the lunch are now full.  However, also speaking at the Shabbaton will be Yeshurun's Rabbi Alan Lewis on "Return to the Womb".  Rabbi Lewis will speak in shul before lunch, after a special kiddush to which the whole congregation are invited. Both Rabbi Lewis's talk and the kiddush are open for everyone to attend.   A separate children's programme will run during Rabbi Lewis's talk.

Wednesday 7th July
Bridegrooms Of The Law Announced For 5771
Yeshurun has announced that its Chasonim for Simchas Torah 5771 will be Michael Rabinowitz (Choson Torah) and Ian Colletts (Choson Bereshis).  We congratulate both men and their families on this significant honour and look forward to celebrating in the usual style with them over yomtov.

Last Orders For Youth Calendar 
If you want to place an advert in the youth calendar, due out at Rosh Hashonah, please ensure you get your order in by 16th July.   Further details from Steve. 

Would You Like To Recite A Kinnah On Tisha B'Av?  Please Let The Warden Know By Return

Tisha B'Av this year falls on Monday Night, 19th, and Tuesday 20th July.  

The Maariv service on 19th, followed by layaning of Megillas Eichah (The Book of Lamentations), will be at 9.15pm. The following morning, the first Shacharis minyan will begin at 6.00am and finish at about 8.00am.  The second minyan will begin at 8.30am and will finish at around 12.30pm (note that this is slightly later than previously advertised in the July Luach).

To enable us to allocate, in advance, the reading of Kinnos by members of the congregation, please email warden David Harris by return, letting him know if you will be attending the early or later Shacharis service. 

The Kinnos are some of the most complex parts of our liturgy, and it is hoped that this will give everyone the opportunity to familiarise themselves with their readings in advance, and in this way enhance the quality of the service.

Thursday 1st July

Howard Fabian Has Lost His Mother

We are sorry to inform the community of the death of the mother of former member, Howard Fabian. Howard and his family moved to Israel some years ago but will be remembered by many people. The funeral has taken place and Howard has now returned to sit shiva in Israel.  Condolences to the family.

Wednesday 30th June

Ladies Guild Touring Lord's On July 18th

Yeshurun ladies guild is planning to tour Lord's cricket ground on Sunday 18th July .  Meet at 11.00 am at the ground for a tour taking about 1 hour 45 minutes.   You will not be asked to play cricket on this tour and need not come in your whites.  If you're interested please contact Brenda. We do need to know numbers.  Price is £12 for adults and £7 for children and seniors

Sunday 27th June

Bas Mitzvah This Coming Shabbos

We celebrate the Bas Mitzvah of Shira Holder in the main service this coming Shabbos.  Mazzal tov to the family.

Rabbi and Miriam Lewis Become Grandparents

Rabbi Alan and Miriam Lewis have become grandparents. Daughter Shalva and son in law Josh Zneimer are celebrating the arrival in Israel of a baby girl, named Batya Devorah.  A big mazzal tov to all the family.

Wednesday 23rd June
Peston and Bentley Step Down From Ladies Guild Helm 

Angela Peston and Andrea Bentley have stepped down from their respective posts as Chairman and Vice Chairman of Yeshurun ladies guild at the guild AGM, after over fifteen years in post.  In his sermon last Shabbos, Yeshurun's Rabbi Alan Lewis, paid tribute to the hard work and dedication of the two women.  Helen Salter has taken over as Chairman and Robyn Deutsch as Vice Chairman.  Also at the meeting, Ruth Weisrose was named as the final winner of the annual Israel Draw competition. 

And we're pleased to report that the ladies guild's founding lady, Helen Olivestone continues to enjoy life in Israel at her home in Kibbutz Lavi.  Helen, who is coming up to 102 in August, is pictured here with Andrea Bentley on a recent visit, earlier this month.

Hilary Chesler Becomes A Grandmother Again

Mazzal tov to Hilary Chesler on the birth of a girl to daughter Sharon and son in law Rabbi Michael Laitner.