The map above shows Israel and the locations where the 180 Iranian missiles landed. Thank heavens their effect was minor, and the only person killed happened to be an illegal immigrant from Gaza.
Carolyne Davis who has kept us informed for the past 365 days, has her new commentary, setting everything out in its correct order, whilst unfortunately warning us of theproblems ahead, not only in Israel, but in the wider world.
On the 7th, several hundred people met in Palmeira Square, to take part either in the reading of the 1251 names of people killed in the massacre last year, or to listen to the service in the evening. It was a magnificent turn-out.
The events were superbly organised and I congratulate all involved. Thank you.
I am sure we all pray that the conflict will be resolved in the early course of next year.
Corinne Rachelle Silver has offered her recipe for One Pot Chicken - ideal for taking or breaking your fast.
Last week we wished each other Shena Tova - Time will tell just how good and sweet it will have been. I noticed that on Radio 4's Today Programme there was a very fair treatment of the situation including an interview with the Israeli Ambassador. Their accent was definitely on the horrors of October 7th.
However on BBC's Breakfast programme, all they concentrated on were the loss of life in Gaza and Lebanon and the scale of the Israeli retribution, including the UN's judgement that it was a war crime.
It seems strange to switch from the above to football, but in every darkness we need some light. Jack Kaye wrote the 6th chapter to his Albion Chronicle all about defeat . The 7th chapter will recount about a magnificent comeback victory against Spurs. Because of the holidays, we are updating the website a bit early, but Chapter 7 will appear over the weekend, I am sure.
Please see in the Community Section of the website are details of the AJEX Remembrance Service being held on 10th November at the Progressive Shul.
I have been informed of the passing of Daphne Joel, a former member of Holland Road. Her lavoya will be this Sunday 13th October 1.30pm at Meadow View.
In the mean time, thank you for your support and interest - Shena Tova and Well over the fast.
Nick