In July. Yeshurun hosted an informed and captivating review of the current challenges in presenting Israel’s case from Lorna Fitzsimons, Chief Executive of Bicom.  In her wide sweeping review of the current situation facing the advocates for Israel, Lorna Fitzsimons pointed out that the real concern of the Methodists’ decision was the alarming implication that Christian Zionism was invalid. 

There have been some successes, however, she reported.  The International Trades Union Congress recently refused, against expectations, to back a boycott against Israel, and William Hague is very conscious of the Iranian nuclear threat.  Ms Fitzsimons believes that it is vital for Bicom and the Jewish community to help define the new coalition’s foreign policy and to support Israel’s friends.  She expects that  autumn will be a challenging time with threats which are “real, increasing, and becoming critical” and praised the Yeshurun community for its proactive support.

Yesh Kids, Yeshurun Synagogue’s new “fun learning” post school club for ages 6 to 11 held its first Post Pesach Fun Run on Sunday 11th April.  Over forty of the Cheadle and Gatley community’s younger members participated in the two mile run from the synagogue to William Scholes Park and back.  The photograph shows some of Yeshurun’s younger members after taking part in Sunday’s Fun Run.

The event was organised by Jennie Frieze and on their return the runners were treated to some post run exercises and a Bagel Brunch.  £120 was raised to pay for future activity trips out for the club.