Weekly Update 20th April

Dear Members,
Two different articles this week. One very positive article about some
of the great work going on in Israel bringing different Jews together.
The other article is not so happy regarding the sad comments made by a
former Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel.
Israel itself will be experiencing a week of emotions with sadness
followed by joy. Yom Hazikaron will be remembered across the country and
this year there are yet more fallen soldiers as well as captives to
remember. The sad day is followed immediately by the celebrations of Yom
Haatzmaut which this year will be celebrating Israel's 59th birthday.

We hope to see many of you at communal Yom Haatzmaut celebrations. There
are some tickets still available for the Gala Concert (Tuesday 24th
April) - people need to phone the ZF asap - 020 8343 9756
Post-Concert party (Age 18+) at Alexandra Palace - 10.30pm till late.
This party will feature a guet appearance by Idan Raichel. Tickets £10.00

Monday 23rd April 2007 is the Israel Connect Yom Ha'atzmaut Party at
Muswell Hill, . 18 to 35 year olds give or take. Call ZF Office. On that
day also at Giffnopck Synagogue, Glasgow - Tickets from 0141 577 8220,
and at Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation - Tickets from 07734 291 836.
There are also events at most progressive synagogues. Please phone your
local congregation to discover what is going on.