Can I wish you a cool Shabbat Shalom and also strength to live through the next week in heatwave.

I appreciate that for many who read this website 32-35 degrees Celsius is normal, but in UK, I believe we are all having to change our normal life style, and make allowances. I hope all succeed and don't forget to drink plenty.

Thank you to all who have either contributed or written to me, Particularly who has published her recipes for cooling Summer Salads.

I have to say that as a sports fan, being able to watch a young man succeed at Wimbledon, having been virtually unknown. Good luck to Arthur Fery, not only for the rest of the week, but for his career.

Cricket has also been shining for England, who currently have a 3-0 lead in their series against the World Champions, India.

Next week the Open Golf takes place as well as more cricket, Rugby v Fiji and motor racing.

On the serious side, in UK we will have a new Prime Minister - Andy Burnham. He is the MP for Makersfield near Manchester and one very committed to the North. He is also beginning to show signs that he is very anti-Israel, and supportive of those who would sanction trade between our two countries.

In the North West, and Yorkshire there are many constituencies with significant Muslim populations, and in the country as a whole, there may be 100. With around 4 million adherents in UK compared to around 250,000 Jews, it is perhaps understandable that a politician would favour them compared to the Jewish pro Israel camp.

Can we do much about it. I don't know. What makes it worse is that in the USA, the Democratic Socialists are changing USA from being Pro to being Anti-Israel.

I believe the answer is only to be found in Israel, and I so wish the current government would realise that the actions of people like Smotrich and Ben Gvir as well as Bibi Netanyahu, has fueled the situation in the Diaspora. I so pray that we have a change in the Autumn General Election.

With that thought,
I wish you Good Shabbos

Nick

Carolyne Davis is in News from Israel which comes under the heading of Jewish Life and Israel.

Barbra Paskin's Letter from Hollywood is first under the Entertainment section. Celebrities are the next one.

Rachelle's Recipes are in the same section.

Jack Kaye's Albion Gazettes are under Sport.

This week's Parsha , comes under the heading of Religious Community.