The next meeting of the BOOK CLUB will take place on MONDAY 17TH JULY at 8 P.M. (THIS IS HELD OFF SITE SO PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS -see below)
We will be discussing our next book which is Songs of Love and War by Santa Montefiore
"Welcome to Castle Deverill, and the incredible sweeping story of love and family from bestselling author Santa Motefiore.
Their lives were mapped out ahead of them. But love and war will change everything…
Castle Deverill, nestled in the rolling Irish hills, is home to three very different women: flame-haired Kitty Deverill, her best friend and daughter of the castle’s cook, Bridie Doyle, and her flamboyant English cousin, Celia Deverill. When war breaks out, their lives will change forever. Wrenched apart by betrayal and swept to different parts of the globe, their friendship will be tested a thousand times over. But one bond will keep them together forever: their fierce and unwavering longing for Castle Deverill and all the memories contained within it."
Written by bestselling author Santa Montefiore this is a epic tale of romance, secrets, family and friendship with this, the first novel in the be-loved Deverill Chronicles,
Whether you enjoy the book or not please join us on the 17th for an evening of lively discussion about the together with delicious refreshments. Cost £1.
We will then break for the Summer and we will be reading:
The Essex Serpent by Sarah Parry - plus one other selection
(Full details in the September Gate)
To be discussed at our September meeting (date to be advised)
Happy reading, Marion Smith
Thursday 24 August 2017
Thursday 17 August 2017
The Board of Deputies Meeting
At the Board of Depu$es meeting in May, a surprise guest was Dr. Itzack Ifat, the central figure in the iconic photo at the Western Wall immediately following the capture of Jerusalem during the 1967 Six Day War. He is seen listening to the Israeli Ambassador Mark Regev. Itzack spoke movingly of those desperate days, and the loss of many of his comrades during the war. Amazingly, after making a temporary memorial to the Fallen Jewish Soldiers, him and his fellow soldiers made a similar memorial for the Jordanian dead.
Similar respect had not been shown by the Jordanians, who between 1948 and 1967 desecrated Synagogues and used tombstones for latrines and roads.
Similar respect had not been shown by the Jordanians, who between 1948 and 1967 desecrated Synagogues and used tombstones for latrines and roads.
Thursday 10 August 2017
Friday Family Service
On Friday 19th May, Rabbi Yuval conducted the first Friday Family Service, after school, in the Schindler Hall.
Unsure as to how many families would attend, word of mouth had done the trick and we were delighted that 17 children from the ages of 6 months up to 9 years, along with their family members, turned up, eager to participate! It was great to see many from the successful 'Mini-Ruach' playgroup and some non-members who'd been invited along too.
The atmosphere was relaxed, yet fun, with everyone singing in a circle following the Shabbat stories, songs and prayers led by our Rabbi, allowing all the children and their parents to join in. At the end of the service, some of the older children helped with the lighting of the candles and everyone said the blessings over the wine (grape juice!) and challah before enjoying a delicious buffet (courtesy of Katie Dack and myself) of pizza, crisps, dips, cakes and much more!
The rest of the time was spent eating, chatting, playing, meeting new friends and making a date for the next family service.
On that note, we do hope you can join us on Friday 7th July at 4.15pm which will be our last service before the summer holidays. Spread the word!
Unsure as to how many families would attend, word of mouth had done the trick and we were delighted that 17 children from the ages of 6 months up to 9 years, along with their family members, turned up, eager to participate! It was great to see many from the successful 'Mini-Ruach' playgroup and some non-members who'd been invited along too.
The atmosphere was relaxed, yet fun, with everyone singing in a circle following the Shabbat stories, songs and prayers led by our Rabbi, allowing all the children and their parents to join in. At the end of the service, some of the older children helped with the lighting of the candles and everyone said the blessings over the wine (grape juice!) and challah before enjoying a delicious buffet (courtesy of Katie Dack and myself) of pizza, crisps, dips, cakes and much more!
The rest of the time was spent eating, chatting, playing, meeting new friends and making a date for the next family service.
On that note, we do hope you can join us on Friday 7th July at 4.15pm which will be our last service before the summer holidays. Spread the word!
Thursday 3 August 2017
Religion School News
We are now recruiting staff for September, so please get in touch with me, if you are interested in teaching, or if you know anyone who might be suitable: headteacher@sps.uk.com.
A highlight for Ruach in June was the Family Service. While Philip and Jane provided coffee for parents, the students spent the first part of the morning with Graham Carpenter, in a fun music workshop, before joining parents and the regular congregation in the sanctuary for a truly uplifting service. Thank you to everyone who took part.
The next Family Service will be a Friday Family Service on Friday 7th July at 4.15pm. Natalie and Katie will be providing refreshments again. We look forward to seeing you there!
July will also see the end of term for Ruach, and we will be holding a celebration and prize giving (prize winners will be reported in the next issue of the Gate). We will also be welcoming Amie Taylor, who comes highly recommended by the book charity, PJ Library. Amie will be running interactive storytelling workshops for the students on Jewish themes.
Sadly, at the end of term, we will also be saying good-bye to two very valued members of staff. Phoebe Cohen, who has grown up in our community, was a student and an assistant at Ruach, and has been teaching Jewish Studies for the last two years. Phoebe will be starting her university course in the autumn. Rachel Vogler came to us from Finchley Reform Synagogue, and has been teaching the Bnei Mitzvah class this year. Rachel will also be concentrating on her studies next year. We will miss Phoebe and Rachel, and we wish them every success in the future.
Finally, our parent and toddler group, Mini-Ruach, is going from strength to strength, with over 20 children coming on a Friday morning. The last Friday session before the summer holidays will be on 14th July at 10am.
A highlight for Ruach in June was the Family Service. While Philip and Jane provided coffee for parents, the students spent the first part of the morning with Graham Carpenter, in a fun music workshop, before joining parents and the regular congregation in the sanctuary for a truly uplifting service. Thank you to everyone who took part.
The next Family Service will be a Friday Family Service on Friday 7th July at 4.15pm. Natalie and Katie will be providing refreshments again. We look forward to seeing you there!
July will also see the end of term for Ruach, and we will be holding a celebration and prize giving (prize winners will be reported in the next issue of the Gate). We will also be welcoming Amie Taylor, who comes highly recommended by the book charity, PJ Library. Amie will be running interactive storytelling workshops for the students on Jewish themes.
Sadly, at the end of term, we will also be saying good-bye to two very valued members of staff. Phoebe Cohen, who has grown up in our community, was a student and an assistant at Ruach, and has been teaching Jewish Studies for the last two years. Phoebe will be starting her university course in the autumn. Rachel Vogler came to us from Finchley Reform Synagogue, and has been teaching the Bnei Mitzvah class this year. Rachel will also be concentrating on her studies next year. We will miss Phoebe and Rachel, and we wish them every success in the future.
Finally, our parent and toddler group, Mini-Ruach, is going from strength to strength, with over 20 children coming on a Friday morning. The last Friday session before the summer holidays will be on 14th July at 10am.
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