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Happy Pesach
With Pesach fast approaching, it is almost hard to believe that we have already celebrated the first three months of our 70th Anniversary Year.
It has been an exceptionally busy start to the year. We kicked off with a private screening of Lego Batman in January, our annual school and cheder fundraiser - Blue-ish Jewish in February, our inaugural 3 day Mission to Israel in March and only last week we enjoyed an Evening with June Kenton.
I am absolutely thrilled that so many of you have already attended our events and hope that as the year continues to unravel, that I will meet more of you, our wonderful donors so that together we can celebrate the outstanding work that Jewish Child's Day does, in transforming the lives of thousands of Jewish Children.
I wish you and your families a Chag Kasher V'Sameach Pesach.
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Mission to Israel
12-16th March 2017
A group of 15 donors participated in the charity's inaugural Mission to Israel. An eye- opening trip that showed the participants first hand the breadth and scope of the projects that Jewish Child's Day support whilst also enjoying some good Israeli food and culture.
On Day 1, the group was addressed by Dalia Rabin herself who shared with us her father's vision and her rationale for standing down as a member of the Knesset Labour Party in 2003.
On Day 2, a visit to the Knesset, followed by a private address by Minister Haim Katz, the Minister of Welfare proved extremely thought provoking.
On Day 3 the group visited the beautiful Bahia Gardens and the German colony , where they enjoyed the most wonderful views of Haifa.
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Blue-ish Jewish
24-26th February 2017
In late February, a sea of blue swept across the UK as hundreds of primary school and cheder children participated In our annual Blue-ish Jewish event.
This is our annual event that takes the charity back to its' roots - children helping children.
The funds raised through Blue-ish Jewish far exceeded last year and will be used to support two very special projects that we are supporting in honour of our 70th anniversary year.
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An Evening with June Kenton
28th March 2017
Over 50 ladies (and one gentleman!) piled into the Radlett Centre to enjoy an Evening with June Kenton.
The audience were nothing less than hysterical as June recounted some of her infamous tales about her 60 years in the lingerie business. June Kenton is the woman who transformed London's Rigby and Peller into one of the leading lingerie retailers in the world, but more than that she is an amazing business woman.
The timing of the event was fantastic as June has very recently launched her autobiography "Storm in a D Cup" which she, since 1982, professional bra fitter June Kenton has built her career around matching all types of women- including the Queen! June has many funny stories to share with us including, snippets from her new book "Storm in a D Cup".
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Maccabi GB Community Fun Run
11th June 2017
Don't miss out on the annual Maccabi GB Community Fun Run on Sunday 11th June 2017. In celebration of our 70th anniversary, we are looking for 70 of our supporters to represent us. Whether you run, walk or skip 1km, 5km or 10km, your efforts will be much appreciated.
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Annual Gala Dinner
27th June 2017
Plans are well underway for our 70th Anniversary dinner on 27th June 2017. Our Platinum dinner will be held at the Bloomsbury Ballroom and we thrilled and honoured to announce that the Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis will be our Keynote Speaker. It will definitely be a night you won't want to miss. If you would like to be a dinner host or require further information, please contact
[email protected]
Commemorative Calendar
We are currently designing a commemorative calendar to celebrate 70 years of Jewish Child's Day. Why not sponsor a date in the name of your children or grandchildren at only £10 per child? We are also looking for donors who will be celebrating their 70th birthday during 2017 and would be interested in sponsoring a month at a cost of £70. To find out more about sponsoring a day or a month please email:
[email protected]
And finally.... a Chanukah Party - back to where it all began.
17th December 2017
Jewish Child's Day started with a once a year collection at Chanukah time. This year, in honour of our 70th anniversary, we are holding a Chanukah Party on Sunday 17th December.
We are planning a whole host of activities to suit children of all ages and we can guarantee that you will want to be part of this event.
We are looking for children and adults in the community who are willing to give up their time and help out on the day. In particular, we are looking for hair braiders, facepainters, nail artists, make up artist, artists, musicians, magicians or entertainers please email
[email protected]
To read more about us, click here
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Tributes
Happy Birthday
to
:
Alec Rubenstein - 100th
Stuart Ilfield - 70th
Stuart Harris - 70th
Jeffrey
Rochel
Jonathan Martin
Mazeltov
to:
Yael on her Batmitzvah
Hebrew Order of David
In memory
of:
Ann Ebner
Reb Yisrael Leib ben Yehudah Halevi zl
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