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Thoughts For A Dark Day

Written by Rabbi Chaim Kanterovitz Friday, 05 April 2013 14:42

Pesach is just about behind us and we face a day that is the culmination of heroic faith and inner strength. Yom Hashoah Vehagevurah - the day of remembrance of the Shoah and heroic deeds. Many have argued to and fro as to the timing of this day of remembrance, a day as solemn as it gets. In Israel all the shops and the houses of entertainment are closed in commemoration of all that happened; a holocaust so awful that mankind shall be tarnished by it forever. When an evil unparalleled in history arose against our people seeking to destroy and annihilate us and nearly succeeded.

Can we ever explain this? So many have tried within Orthodoxy and from without, from within our faith as well as outsiders but I believe that there is no answer. That in the face of such inherent evil we lower our gaze, shield our eyes and turn away from the inexplicable.

Yet we rise up, face our creator in heaven and move on, ensuring that the eternity of Israel shall not lie fallow…

Matzo & Mittens!

Written by Suzanne Stolberg Wednesday, 03 April 2013 17:30

Over 30 of our members wrapped up warm to enjoy our annual Matzo Ramble over the Bank Holiday weekend as they ventured onto the hills of the Goyt Valley district. Thankfully they all remembered to pack a hot drink in their picnic lunch!

Seder In Style At Yeshurun

Written by Suzanne Stolberg Wednesday, 20 March 2013 16:57

Well done to our very talented and hard working Ladies Guild, who have just finished getting everything ready for our communal Seder next week. It all looks amazing - and we are quite sure that the 72 guests will have a fabulous meal and enjoy a warm Seder together.

Shabbaton Choir - Enjoy All Over Again!

Written by Suzanne Stolberg Tuesday, 19 March 2013 14:26

It seems like only a few weeks ago when the fabulous Shabbaton Choir spent the weekend with us. Those who came along to the community dinner on the Friday night or the special concert on the Saturday evening will always remember the amazing atmosphere these talented gentlemen created just for us.

You can now re-live just a few of those moments with this short video clip - with many thanks to Jaymie Isaacs of Sparkle Productions - as many times as you would like - just click here!

Golden Memories

Written by Suzanne Stolberg Thursday, 07 March 2013 20:43

Over 80 people enjoyed listening to four of the founders of our synagogue, who told the story of the challenges, trials, tribulations and eventual success in setting up a synagogue in Gatley over 50 years ago.

The special Golden Memories event was part of the shul's regular 'Coffee and Bagel' mornings.

Pictured are Frankie and Harold Solomons together with Philip and Barbara Kanas.