On Sunday 10th December 2023, around 60 people braved the rain and wind to join us at our Israeli Solidarity Chanukah Party, including guests from Manchester and Southport, as well as representative of our local police, to whom we gave our thanks for the wonderful support they’ve given us in recent times.
50% of the donations paid today will go to Magen David Adom, Israel’s version of the Red Cross, along with a further amount raised at a coffee morning held a week or so ago at the home of our treasurer, Ian and Anne Glass. These two events have raised around £2500.
We hope that this year our annual Chanukah Party represents the depth of feeling and sorrow we have for the suffering of our brothers and sisters in Israel today and in the past two months.
The event started with a welcome speech from Robert Pinkus, our president. Although this was the 4th day of Chanukah, Robert valiantly resisted the urge to mention ….. four candles 🙂
After a 3 course hot buffet lunch prepared and served by 0ur Ladies Circle, Rabbi Danny entertained us with an Israeli singalong.. After lighting the Chanukah Candles, and a one minute’s silence in memory of all the brave souls who’ve lost their lives, and those who are still suffering as hostages, in this horrific attack on Israel, we ended with Hatikvah and God Save the King.
Lovely afternoon. Thank you . You make Michael and I feel very welcome.
Lovely afternoon. Thank you . You make Michael and I feel very welcome. Here’s to the next one.