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I am delighted that this year we have developed a Yom Hazikaron ceremony together with the UJIA.
I was informed that in Glasgow there used to be a Yom Hakikaron ceremony. Being that traditionally Glasgow has always had such strong bonds of love and support towards Israel (our homeland afterall), we felt it was time to 'renew our days as of old'.
It has been a pleasure developing the programme together with Ben Freeman of the UJIA. As with most of our programmes, the youth will feature at the core of the ceremony.
Yom Hazikaron and Yom Haatzmaut were always envisioned as a two sides of the same coin. Rememberance, contemplation and reflection for
our fallen soldiers and civilans in terror attacks not only honours the memory of our Holy Heros but enables the celebrations of Yom Haatzmaut to be that much more meaningful. It gives us a deeper sense of gratitude to God and to our people for the sacrifices made for us and future generations. Recognising the good, heartfelt thanks to God- this is the true and lasting element of joy.
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Message from the Rabbi- Summary of Laws of Pesach |
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Pesach is around the corner. It’s a wonderful festival filled with so much symbolism meaning and yes yummy food!
Some of our deepest childhood memories are associated with the sights, sounds, tastes, touches and smells of the Seder night. However it is also as important to bear in mind that there are a number of important laws connected with Pesach that are vital for a spiritually healthy festive experience.
Below is a basic outline:
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Is Egg Matzah ok on Passover?- A taste of Talmudic discourse |
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 But Rabbi it says Kosher for Passover?
Yes, sometimes Kosher labelled items can be confusing, especially when the small print is in Hebrew!
Being an informed consumer applies just as much to Kosher shopping as anything else.
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Why do we make Kiddush in Shul on Friday night? |
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"The Talmud records that Friday night kiddush was recited in the synagogue when guests were eating there. In modern times, it is no longer common for guests to be hosted at the synagogue, and yet many contemporary synagogues have a custom to recite kiddush in the context of the Friday night prayers anyway. Many questioned or objected to this practice,[145] and a number of theories are suggested to explain why the practice should continue.[146] It may be suggested that the modern synagogue kiddush is a testament to the history of the original kiddush, which was a service to the needy being hosted. As such, it is a reminder that the communal center, the synagogue, is required to be concerned for both the spiritual and physical needs of the community at large. (p, 155)" |
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So what exactly is a “Shalom Zachor”? |
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At a “Shalom Zachor” (loosely translated as "a time for wishing peace to the male child"), we eat and drink and make Le’chaim and offer words of thanks to Hashem for the safe arrival of the baby. If you have ever been to a “Shalom Zachor” then you may have noticed that nothing is too out of the ordinary from a normal Kiddish. But in fact there is more to this custom than meets the eye (or the stomach!)
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