Shabbat Shalom friends,

Hello all,
Writing on this week of Victory in Europe, for those of us who were not there, we can only imagine the relief of the people as life returned to normality. However at the same time more and more facts about the Holocaust became known, to temper any celebration.

To most of us, a repeat is unthinkable, but we must be aware that there are some countries and governments who are steadfastly anti-Israel. This week the Republic of Ireland has demanded the expulsion of Israel from Eurovision. They have long shown themselves to be Pro-Palestinian. They take no notice the the Israeli entrant Yuval Raphael, was one of the victims of the October 7th massacre, and though she lived to escape - she witnessed the horrors.

Rachelle's recipe this week is Carot and G inger Soup which I am sure is very tasty.

We also have the 40th edition of Jack Kaye's Albion Chronicle reporting on The Albion's draw with Newcastle United.

The Parsha this week is Acharei-Kedoshim. It continues the recital of all the mitzvot telling us what we should and should not do. Most are unexceptional, but one stands out - the prohibition of Homosexual acts. It is one of the very few that have been overturned in modern life, so that the Gay fraternity is welcome in most shuls - and Israel is the one safe place for them in the Middle East, where other countries will execute people for homosexuality.

I am fortunate enough to go to the Thursday Lunch Club at Ralli Hall, were a delicious 3 course meal is served. Ever month I am bringing my "NickQuiz" and you can see the questions in our Quiz section. The winner got 17 out of 22 answers.

I am for the next 2 weeks very involved either in rehearsals of performances of a musical show based in Eurovision. It is great fun and will involved lots of songs you will remember with pleasure.

Can I bring to your notice the advertisements below?

Best wishes and Shabbat Shalom

Nick