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FUN DAY at the Farm

FUN DAY at the Farm on Sunday 22 September
The Gables, Roothams Farm, Roothams Green, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2NH

Gill and Jeremy Freedman exchanged their professional lives based in Hampstead Garden Suburb for the delights of “the simple life” - farming in rural Bedfordshire. We are delighted that they have offered to share their experiences with us

BOOK TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/mafarm24

Dancing Through Tears Project

This October will mark the first Simchat Torah since the horrific events of October 7th.

Simchat Torah is a day of joy, celebration, and hakafot- we dance – but Simchat Torah 5785 will also mark the first yahrzeit of the 1200 victims of October 7th and the many soldiers and hostages who have since died, Al Kiddush Hashem. How do we, the Jewish people, respond? On Simchat Torah, will we dance? Should we dance? How do we commemorate this poignant and difficult anniversary?

King Solomon offers us guidance in Kohelet, which we will read on Sukkot, “There is a time for everything under the Heavens…. a time to mourn and a time to dance.”

This Simchat Torah, with tears in our eyes, we will dance.

Synagogues around the world will open their Aron HaKodesh on Simchat Torah and one Sefer Torah will be adorned with a new me’il (Torah cover), designed to mark the first yahrzeit of October 7th. This me’il will be identical in 1600 synagogues across the world. Magen Avot is proud to be one of those.

The suggested donation per member or per family is £20. Any amounts received in excess of the target will go to Yad Ezra V'Shulamit. Anyone wishing to donate directly to Yad Ezra V'Shulamit can use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/t5d4s222.

To contribute either contact Simon Bentley
or make a direct payment to the Shul account as follows:-
Account name: Magen Avot, Sort Code: 60-80-07,
Account Number: 60217278, Reference: STProject24

Women’s Circle - June 24

The next Women’s Circle takes place this Sunday at 8.00pm at 18 Manor Hall Avenue, NW4 1NX.

The topic will be: “Can We Do It All? Balancing a career as an Orthodox Jewish woman”. After a brief panel of speakers there will be an engaging discussion.

RSVP to Eve Grubin-Brookes on 07885 774 787.

Women’s Circle provides support for all women in the community and helps strengthen themselves, their families and relationships. This event is organised by Eve Grubin-Brookes, Harriet Morris-Sloane and Anouk Abrahams

Youth Takeover Shabbat 2024

Magen Avot Youth Takeover Shabbat

Background: There are roles for boys and girls, both over and under Bar and Bat Mitzvah. We will provide training and support for everyone who needs, and we want to encourage as many as possible to take part, no matter what level of experience. Please note: there will be a special Women's Kabbalat Shabbat, led by the girls also. Looking forward to a special Shabbat led by our wonderful youth!

Dates: The Magen Avot Youth Takeover Shabbat will be on the 13th/14th September (Parshat Ki Teitzei).
Yoof Rules: Our community thrives on the involvement and encouragement of our children and youth, and we can't wait to see them lead Shabbat for us!!

SIGN UP: https://tinyurl.com/matakeover24

Bar Mitzvah Course 24-25

Join this years Bar Mitzvah course for Year 8 boys led monthly on Monday nights by Rabbi Yoni Golker.

Topics include: Learning to Lead Tefillah, Tefillin and Torah Workshop, British Museum Tour, Mental Health sessions, Meaning behind the Mitzvot and so much more!!

Price: £100 (Members) £120 (Non-Members).

Sign up at: https://tinyurl.com/barmitzvah2024.

Limited space - book now to avoid disappointment. For more info please email Rabbi Yoni Golker at: rabbi@magenavot.com.

Yom Yerushalayim BBQ

The AGM is on Sunday 9 June at 6.00pm in Shul with Mincha/Maariv at 7.30pm at the home of Family Katz (45 Brampton Grove) followed by a BBQ to celebrate Yom Yerushalayim. The BBQ is fully sponsored, and we therefore ask that attendees make a suggested donation when booking, with all donations going to the Shul. Book at: https://tinyurl.com/mabbq24 as spaces are limited to fifty people.

Communal Event

The “Get to know the community” Communal Event returns! This popular Shabbat lunch initiative, taking place Shabbat 22 June, is to enable all of us to meet members of the community, or get to know them better, by either offering to host lunch at home or accepting hospitality. There is no cost involved and it is open to everyone. The last time we did this, it was a huge success. So, whether you'd like to be a guest or a host (or don't mind being either), simply open the link at https://tinyurl.com/mamyc24 and fill out the form. If you have any questions, please call Patti Adler on 07507 304 903 or Toni Zekaria on 07956 844 193. Bookings close on Friday 7 June.