Shabbat Shalom, at the beginning of what is forecasted to be a sign that Spring is not too far off with temperatures reaching towards 14 or 15 Celsius of 60 Fahrenheit. I hope it is dryer too, so that we can all enjoy getting out.
As one who is a sport fanatic, this week has offered me much, but sadly mostly defeats for the teams which I am supporting, so that UK has not won a medal at the Olympics, Brighton and Hove Albion seem to go from bad to worse, and the England cricket team just managed to get into the next stages of the 20/20 World Cup, struggling to beat Nepal and Italy!
This week's Celebrity column is about Zack Polanski, the Jewish leader of the Green Party. I am not a supporter of the Green Party, but Zack adds something to British politics which could be very powerful. He has a lot of charisma and because of this, could be a major personality against Nigel Farage.
He is anti-Israel which he blames for genocide, but is strongly Jewish, and I could imagine him rediscovering his Zionism in years to come.
I am delighted to announce that in our News From Israel page, we have a new commentary from Carolyne Davis, bringing us up to date with the way things are in Israel, both in dealings in Gaza and also preparatory to any potential action in Iran.
Carolyne has been dealing with problems in her wider family, which is why this is the first article for some time. I am so pleased that she feels able to contribute again.
Barely a mention has been made of what happened between President Trump and Bibi Netanyahu regarding Iran. Looking at YouTube, Mr Trump has had a major row with Canada, which may well lead to problems with trade between the two countries and real threats to USA's security.
Thank you to Jack Kaye for your Albion Gazette XXIX about Brighton's defeat to Crystal Palace and Brighton's journey to Villa Park which is recounted in Albion Gazette XXX. In the Albion Gazette XXXI - Jack reports on yet another failure y the Seagulls, this time in the FA Cup 5th round against Liverpool at Anfield.
By public demand, we have republished Rachelle's recipe for the Moroccan fish dish, Chraime publiched first 3 years ago/ I hope you enjoy it.
The Parsha this week is Terumah, and this deals with Ha-Shem's commandment to make build a tabernacle, and gives the command for how it should be built.
The numbers tuning in to this website are returning to normal, and it is a pleasure to see people from so many countries tuning in.
Congratulations to Michelle, on the success of her Single and Mingle party last Sunday. In this first of a kind, 37 people attended and from the way the occasion went, you could be sure that they enjoyed themselves. Watch out for news of the next one.
There are also displays about a Purim Party organised by Chabad Brighton at Ralli Hall and Ralli Hall's 50th anniversary disco and a Seder Night at the new Yofi Restaurant at BNJC.
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.
I hope you have a great Shabbos and an enjoyable week to follow.
Keep warm!
Nick.
