SHABBAT & YOM TOV TIMES & FUTURE EVENTS 

3/4 October – 12 Tishrei Shabbat Ha’azinu (please click here for this week’s Dvar Torah):

• Mincha followed by Ma’ariv at 6:19pm when Shabbat comes in
• Latest time to light candles is also 6.19pm
• Earliest time to light candles is 5.23pm
• Shacharit 9:15 am
• Sof Zman Shema 9:57am
• Mincha at 5.15pm
• Shkia 6:33pm
• Shabbat terminates at 7:19pm

Kol Nidre Appeal:  if you have not already done so, there is still time to make a donation by clicking here  to help those in real need, both here and in Israel, through the charities that we have selected for our Kol Nidre appeal this year. For more information on each please click on their name below: 

• Beit Halochem: who are dedicated to providing much needed life-long rehabilitation and support to Israel’s wounded veterans and victims of terror
• Ezra Umarpeh: who provide patient support services for those challenged by illness and disability, whether at home or in hospital, including Shabbat rooms in hospitals and medical equipment
• US Chesed: who undertake so many acts of chesed including food packages and meals for those who cannot afford to feed their families or who are unable to do so due to illness or disability, hospital and prison visiting as well as a care helpline and support for the wider community too.

Succot, Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah Timetable

First Day Succot Monday 6 & Tuesday 7 October – 15 Tishrei

• Mincha, followed by Maariv when Yom Tov commences 6:13pm
• Shacharit 9:00am
• Latest time for Shema 9:59am
• Mincha, followed by Ma’ariv 6:10pm
• Shkia 6:24pm
• Second day Yom Tov Commences at 7:12pm (light candles at home after this time from an existing flame)

Second Day Succot Wednesday 8 October – 16 Tishrei

• Shacharit 9:00am
• Latest time for Shema 10:00am
• Mincha 6:10pm
• Shkia 6:22pm
• Ma’ariv when Second Day Yom Tov ends 7:10pm

 Shabbat Chol Hamoed Succot 10/11 October – 19 Tishrei

• Mincha, followed by Ma’ariv when Shabbat commences 6:04pm
• Shacharit, including Megillat Kohelet 9:00am
• Latest time for Shema 10:02am
• Mincha followed by Seuda Shlishit 5:45pm
• Shkia 6:15pm
• Ma’ariv when Shabbat terminates at 7:03pm

Mazaltov to our Chatanim – Chatan Torah Rabbi Mason & Chatan Bereishit Steven Brown. We wish them and their families a hearty mazaltov on this well deserved honour. 

Shmini Atzeret Monday 13 & Tuesday 14 October – 21 Tishrei

• Mincha, followed by Maariv when Yom Tov commences 5:57pm
• Shacharit, including Yizkor and Geshem 9:00am
• Latest time for Shema 10:04am
• Mincha 5:55pm
• Shkia 6:08pm
• Ma’ariv followed by Hakafot 6:57pm

NB No preparations for Simchat Torah before 6:57pm (light candles at home after 6:57pm from an existing flame)

Simchat Torah Wednesday 15 October – 22 Tishrei

• Shacharit 9:00am
• Latest time for Shema 10:05am
• Early Mincha after the Simchat Torah Lunch kindly sponsored by our Chatanim. There is no charge for this event but booking is essential so please click here to reserve your place
• Yom Tov ends at 6:55pm

Israel Reflections Since 7 October: The US has produced a new publication – “Israel: Reflections since 7 October – our connection to the land and the state”.  If you did not have the opportunity to read this in shul you can download a pdf copy here.

Community Safeguarding Coordinator: Please note that our community safeguarding officer is Annette Koslover.  She can be contacted on info@ahavatyisrael.org.uk. If you become aware of information that leads you to be concerned about the physical, emotional or sexual abuse or possible neglect of a child or vulnerable adult in our community, please tell the Community Safeguarding Coordinator without delay. If this is not possible, please contact the United Synagogue’s central safeguarding team on 0203 758 8440, (you are able to request to speak to either a male or female member of staff). If you are concerned about imminent danger, please contact 999

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We have come together as a community to celebrate our love for Torah, Israel and our fellow Jew. As an orthodox kehillah under the auspices of the United Synagogue, we look forward to welcoming anyone and everyone who is seeking to increase their own personal knowledge and observance wherever they may currently be on their own particular journey.  We believe that learning should be a joy and we intend to offer inspirational shiruim and divrei Torah for both men and women.  In addition to this, our love of Israel will be celebrated not just through regular Shabbat tefilla but also on key dates such as Yom Ha’atzmaut and we are particularly honoured and delighted to have received this message of support from Eliahu Bendahan, Israel’s Deputy Defence Minister:

“I was very happy to receive your letter informing me that on Shabbos Parashas Yisro, B’ezras H’, you will merit to inaugurate the Beit HaKnesset Ahavas Yisrael in Edgware, London.

The best way to experience all of our values is to join us for our Shabbat services and see for yourself. Children will be particularly welcome either in the main service or in their own children’s service or crèche.