Hello to all,
I wonder how many people are already exhausted from too much football, or on the other hand how many are bored rigid with the amount of it on our screens. One interesting fact to me, is that of the 48 nations and 1,248 footballers taking part, only one is Jewish - Matt Turner who is the goalkeeper for USA.
So Donald Trump has signed a memorandum of agreement with Iran. He has not bothered at all with his partner in the venture - Israel. The memo does not mention the Iranian proxies, who attack Israel - just Israel's attacks on Lebanon. What is more Trump has disowner Israel and Bibi Netenyahu in a way that only increase the fall from USA support for Israel. Whilst I am not a great supporter of the current government in Israel, it has deserved greater fairness from the American side.
As I write this on the Thursday, it is an auspicious weekend for British Politics. There is a by-election in Makersfield near Manchester. If Labour win, their candidate will set off a ballot to supplant Sir Keir Starmer as Premier. On the other hand if Labour loses and the very right wing Reform Party win, it could be another nail in the coffin of democracy. I do feel British politics and many other countries which we work with, are all in a mess.
Our celebrity who is celebrating his 80th birthday on Sunday is Sir Malcolm Rifkind, one of the stalwarts of the Conservative party in the 90s-till the 2020s. He can be found under Celebrities which is in the Entertainment section.
This week, Rachelle has remembered her time in Barcelona and provides us with Tortilla de Patatas. - Yummy! Gracias
This week's Parsha is Korach and tells the story of an attempted coup against the authority of Moses and Aaron, with disastrous results.
Of course this week's Shabbos should be the latest in the year, as by next week, the daylight hours will start their march towards winter
Finally can I recommend the celebrations on the 28th June for the 50th Anniversary of the Ralli Hall's being the centre of the Jewish Community in Brighton and Hove.
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 a wonderful week to follow.
Nick.
MAJOR EVENTS HAPPENING AT BNJC IN JUNE AND JULY
The Brighton Jewish Art Experience
Sunday 7 June, 1:00–4:00pm | Free
A relaxed and celebratory afternoon showcasing local Jewish artists as part of Jewish Culture Month. Browse and buy original artwork, meet the artists and enjoy coffee and pastries. Open to everyone.
Kabbalat Shabbat with Bertie
Friday 19 June, 5:30–7:30pm | Free
An intimate and musical Kabbalat Shabbat in a warm home setting. Bertie will lead a participatory and joyful welcome to Shabbat with song and candlelight. Spaces are limited to 35 so early RSVP is encouraged.
Shoresh Nursery Family Open Day
Sunday 5 July, 9:30am–12:15pm | Free
A family morning at Shoresh, where Jewish life is lived rather than taught. Explore the setting, meet Bridget and the team, and experience a day at our nursery. Activities include a Montessori baby session in The Nest, nature scavenger hunt, Tzedakah box making, puppet show, and pastries & coffee at YOFI. Open to every family.
