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Rabbi Yitzchok Austin
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Upcoming Services
Shabbat Achrei Mot - Kedoshim
Saturday 10th May
Morning Service 9:45 a.m.

Followed by a Special Kiddush
Click here to book a kiddush

London Shabbat Times
Parsha resources here.

High Holy Days message from Rabbi Yitzchok Austin

This year has been very challenging for the Jewish world both in Israel and the diaspora. October 7th 2023 caused worldwide upheaval as antisemitism and antizionism have become common place.

It's well-known we don’t like change, we are creatures of habit, but how are we supposed to deal with this from a Jewish perspective. Do we ignore everything and bury our heads in the sand, do we fight it, or is there another way? In the high holiday prayers, we say the famous phrase, tefilla (prayer), teshuvah (penitence), and tzedakah (charity) avert the evil decree. This is the recipe on how to change relationships. Teshuvah is our relationship with ourselves. Since October 7th more people have begun to identify with Judaism. There is a feeling of we need to do something, and we need to strengthen ourselves. Tzedakah is our relationship with others, we need to help those who may be in difficult situations, with money, time, or just being there for another person. Prayer is our relationship with Hashem, and it can give us strength to carry on. Israel and the worldwide Jewish community need our prayers now more than ever, so if you haven’t done so already give it a try.

Despite the difficulties here in the UK, our small community has become stronger. We have continued our social, cultural and educational events. We recently had a shul trip to Brighton for the day, which was amazing, and thank you to Isar for taking care of all the arrangements. Special thanks to Phil our chairman, and all the board members for their dedication to help keep the Shul ticking, and our volunteers who run the Ko-op and prepare kiddushim. I hope more people will join in our activities and step forward to volunteer.

Together with my wife and family I wish you all a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year. May Hashem hear our heartfelt prayers for this year to be one of peace, both here and in Israel, and that we merit the final redemption, very speedily.

Rabbi Yitzchok Austin 

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Havdalah with Rev Menasche

Rev Menasche and Chazzan Steve at the Pre-Rosh Hashanah ​Kumzitz
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