HAMAOR MAGAZINE PESACH 5775

Rabbi A Lewis | © Eli Baron
Yeshurun
a DAYAN LOPIAN MEMORIAL
Dayan G Lopian zt"l | © Avi Yodaiken
The Yeshurun held an evening of inspiration to
mark the first yahrzeit of Dayan Lopian z”tl. The evening
was hosted by Rabbi Alan Lewis. Rabbi Herman, Rabbi
Tugendhaft, and Dayan Lichtenstein spoke so fondly of the
Dayan. The evening was concluded with a hazkorah from
Shloime Cramer. The kehillah also marked the yahrzeit
with the mounting of a photograph of the Dayan in the
shul building.
On the motsei Shabbat, following the Dayan’s z”tl
yahrzeit, a melava malka was held in the Leff Hall. The
atmosphere was lively and relaxed. The audience were
entertained by an inspiring dvar Torah from Rabbi D
Roberts from Kehillat Netzach Yisroel, Edgware and some
chazanut from Cantor Stephen Robbins. The evening’s
proceedings were concluded with bentching by Rabbi
Lewis. The profits from the evening went towards the
Dayan Lopian Memorial Fund.
Dayan Y Y Lichtenstein | © Eli Baron
a GROUPS AND EVENTS
The Yeshurun Cares Social group continues to
grow in participants and meets every Tuesday afternoon
for kalooki, bridge, tea, Danish pastries and a social.
The Ladies Guild organised a Shabbaton on 13
September. Rabbi YB Lieberman, from the Edgware
Kollel, gave an excellent shiur after Kiddush. Guest
speaker at the lunch was Andrew Dismore, member of
the London Assembly for Barnet and Camden, who spoke
about various matters affecting the Jewish community.
The hall was packed and everyone appreciated his staunch
support of Israel.
The synagogue has appointed a new dynamic youth
director, Bradley Conway, who is responsible for assisting
in the smooth running of the Shabbat services and
developing our offering of youth events.
A fun morning was spent by the children of the Yeshurun
making multi-coloured dipped wax candles for Havdalah
and Chanukah. Also, a pizza and doughnut melava malka
was celebrated at Seth and Fiona Belson’s house with
Chanukah candle lighting followed by a magnificent
fireworks display.
The community has also been privileged to have
numerous visiting rabbis including Dayan Vanzetta, Rabbi
Shindler, Ravi Ari Faust (Bnei Akiva Rav) and Rav Gary
Brown to provide excellent shiuim for the community.
The Yeshurun hosted a Bnei Akiva Shabbat Ha’irgun,
with 140 youths. They enjoyed a delicious Friday night
supper with lively singing. The Shabbat service was taken
by the youth who then enjoyed a fabulous lunch and
activities. On motsei Shabbat, they all attempted to learn
new tobogganing skills in Hemel Hempstead.
A new minyan, YAM, Yeshurun Young Adults Minyan,
got off to a great start. It is aimed at Edgware’s young
marrieds, professionals and young adults with a vibrant
and friendly Shabbat morning service. It is attracting 40
men and women and is growing.
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