JDC greetings
Dear friends,
At JDC, we know that celebrating women isn’t just about honoring heroines of the past. And it’s not just about acknowledging the remarkable women and girls who are catalysts for change today, from Sarajevo to Sderot.
We’re excited to introduce you to some of the dynamic women continuing JDC’s legacy of service to women and girls globally – from our Board leadership to the next generation of talent transforming the way we serve Jewish communities in need around the world.
Chanukah Greetings from The Israeli-Jewish Congress
December 16th, 2014
Dear Mrs. Faina Kukliansky,
Tomorrow, Wednesday 17th December, will mark the 'Shloshim', the end of the 30 day mourning period since the horrible terror attack on the Har Nof Synagogue in Jerusalem, where 5 Israelis were murdered by two Palestinian terrorists.
This attack really touched not just Israelis, but Jews worldwide, who united in an overwhelming show solidarity and support, which was really felt here.
Just as the State of Israel stands with the Jewish communities in Europe, especially in light of the wave of anti-Semitic and terror attacks, so too we are certain that you stand united, together with Israel, as one community, in this time of need.
If you wish to send a message of support to the families of the victims of the Har Nof massacre, we would be honored to pass this on to them on your behalf. It may be a small, but a very symbolic gesture that we are sure the families would appreciate.
Greetings
Dear friends!
Nida and I wish you Happy Hanukah! We extend our sincere greetings on this wonderful holiday of light.
We get some light in Lithuania from snow J but unfortunately it melted away and it’s raining…
Best, Darius
CHAG SUKKOT SAMEACH !
On this festival Jewish households build a sukkah (pl. sukkot), a booth-like structure, where all meals are eaten, and people (usually the menfolk but not solely) even sleep there. The flimsy roof consists of leaves or branches, widely enough spaced so that one can see the stars at night, but close enough to provide shade during the day. It is considered “hidur mitzvah” – glorifying the mitzvah – if the sukkah is beautifully decorated, so of course this provides much entertainment, not to mention arts-and-crafts time, for the children to beautify their sukkah.
The sukkah is a commemoration of the flimsy huts that the Children of Israel dwelt in during their 40 years of wandering in the desert, with only the ענן הכבוד, the Cloud of Glory, to protect them by day and the עמוד האש, the Pillar of Fire, by night.
Shana 5775 Tova
SHANA TOVA!
On behalf of the Rabbinical Board of the CPJCE and the Committee members, as we approach the Eve of Rosh Hashana- The Jewish New Year, I hereby take the opportunity to extend our best wishes for a Happy New Year.
We greatly appreciate all your continued help and assistance in our holy and important task of preserving and safeguarding the Jewish cemeteries in Europe in accordance to Jewish Law and Tradition.
Our positive co-operation and your understanding and sensitivity to this important issue, has helped us in our worthy cause and has achieved great results.
We hope that this cooperation and understanding will continue in the future and we look forward to work with you in the future.
May the New Year bring you lots of health and prosperity to you and your family with continued success in all your worthy endeavours.
Sincerely yours
Rabbi Abraham Ginsberg
Executive Director
Committee for the Preservation of Jewish Cemeteries in Europe
34A Fairholt Road
London N16 5HW
Happy 77th Birthday to Milan Chersonski!
Happy Birthday!
The Lithuanian Jewish Community wishes Malka Levin a happy 90th birthday and continuing strength.
Though the wheel of life keeps turning and turning,
The heart remains as it was,
Generous and endlessly good.
May the warmth of your children warm you.
Mazel tov!
Everyone in the community knows the birthday girl’s son, Simas Levinas, the head of the LJC’s Social Center, the Religious Community and the Goodwill Fund. Simas tells us about his mother on the occasion of her 90th birthday.