Hello there, Good Shabbos,

With all the fuss over the elections, even Donald Trump has disappeared into the background. However the "Ceasefire" goes on whilst in Lebanon the war is as hot as any. It is said that a peace is on its way, maybe by this weekend. However is Peace the answer to our prayers? I don't think so, unless there is an undertaking for Iran to cease financing and arming Hamas, Hezbollah and the Hooties and any other terrorist group. If that doe snot happen, sadly I believe the war should continue.

Anyway, according to an expert on the BBC, any ceasefire could need as much as a couple of years before it could be an effective peace.

Rachelle has prepared a recipe this week for Puttanesca Sauce which goes with most pastas. As long as you have the ingredients, it is not difficult to prepare - Thank you Rachelle.

This weekend, Brighton are at home to Wolves, who have already been relegated. Lets hope that they get 3 points to make up for the disaster against Newcastle, which you can read about in Jack Kaye's Albion Gazette XXXX. Thank you so much Jack

This week's Parsha is Behar-Bechukotai which deals inter alia, with agricultural life, so that every 7 years, fields should be allowed to be fallow - the theory being that in the 6th year there will be enough produce to make up for the next.

Our celebrity this week is Michael Rosen. Now in his 80s, this author has written more than 200 books aimed at children. He has a very special place in the British literary world. He also has a very left wing past, having been one of the first supporters of Jeremy Corbyn.

I hope you have a great weekend, and those of you who are in the Brighton area, don't forget that the Brighton Fringe is on during May and there are some wonderful shows to see.

Shabbat Shalom

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.

I hope you have a great Shabbos and a wonderful week to follow.

Nick.