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Leeds Jewish Rep Council (LJRC) AGM
- By Susie Gordon
For those of you who were unable to attend our online LJRC AGM on Sunday, 25th April, here are the highlights:
Farewell gifts to Rabbi Paul and Katrin
Following Rabbi Paul's announcement of his retirement due to ill health, members of Sinai contributed to a collection to dedicate two trees in his and Katrin's names, to be planted in the new Woodland Meadow at Brodetsky Primary School. These gifts have been "presented" to Rabbi Paul and Katrin by way of a video celebrating Rabbi Paul's gifts of new liturgical music to Sinai, along with many personal messages and the prayer for those embarking on a journey "direct our footsteps towards peace and lead us to our desired destination - to life, joy and peace".
Book of Condolence
- By Board of Deputies
The Board of Deputies (BoD) has set up a national special Book of Condolence for members of the UK Jewish community to convey their sympathies at the passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Pesach Message from Board of Deputies
- By Marie van der Zyl
This time last year I wrote in my Pesach message about the pandemic which had suddenly overtaken all of us and which was already taking a heavy toll on the Jewish community. I am very sad that one year later this terrible virus is still claiming lives in our community and affecting the way we live.
Together We Protect
- By David J Israel
From 27 February-1 March, CST is hosting a crowdfunding campaign called ‘Together We Protect’. Jewish people across the UK will visit a campaign website and donate to CST.
Sinai Seder Saturday 27th March
- By Pippa Brook
Please join us for the Sinai Community Seder, hosted by Griselda Pollock and Tony Bryant which, this year, will be available on zoom, youtube and the Sinai website.
We will start at 6.30pm with Havdalah and will then move on to Seder. Everyone is welcome, individuals, families, and larger “bubbles”.
Board of Deputies Elections
- By Reform Judaism
The Movement for Reform Judaism (RJ) is starting the process for the election of its Deputies to the Board of Deputies of British Jews. The election will take place at a meeting of RJ’s Board of Trustees to be held via Zoom at 6.30pm on Thursday 22nd April.
Chag Sameach Pesach
- By David J Israel
As we approach our second Pesach in lockdown, the story of a people’s journey to freedom has a special resonance.
Closed Captions / Subtitles
All of our zoom sessions should now be available with Closed Captions. These are generated by AI so they are not 100% perfect and will not work for Hebrew but they are pretty good for English.