Sukkat Shalom Reform Synagogue

Rosh Hashanah is the time of year when according to tradition the whole world is arraigned before God in judgement. It is an appropriate time therefore for introspection and for reviewing the past year. Even by recent standards for the Board of Deputies the past year has been an eventful and challenging one. There has been unprecedented activity both in terms of the activities carried out by the Board and in terms of the issues faced by it.

Following the masively successful "WebelieveinIsrael event" a few weeks back, and working alongside Orly Kennig at Sinclair House, I am delighted to invite you and members of your shuls to an event to be held at Sinclair House on 7th July.

There will be three speakers on the eveining

Amir Ofek, Israel's Precss Attache
Lee Scott MP
Jon Benjaimn, Executve Directior, Board of Deputies

As you will see from the attached, the title of the evening, Israel, Answering the Tough questions,

We are looking to establish an advocacy group in the area and this will be the first of a series of talks given by leading speakers.

On the day, Amir will be visiting two of our local Jewish schools as well

I travelled down to Brighton yesterday to attend this year’s regional meeting of the Board of Deputies. The venue being the Council chamber at Hove town Hall.

The Deputies were welcomed by the Mayor, Councillor Geoff Wells.

After hearing the Presidents statement deputies were addressed by Beryl Sharpe, President of Sussex Jewish representative council.
She talked about the 5 Shuls in the area, including the Middle Street synagogue which she described as the second most historic building in Brighton after the Royal Pavilion, and the many other Jewish organisations that are in the town.

The Board of Deputies of British Jews

A Special General Meeting was held on March 3rd 2009

The meeting was called in order to elect a Representative to the Board of Deputies for the
Triennial session 2009-2012

Simon Sugarman our current representative was re elected.

Simon Sugarman is the current member of the synagogue who has been elected for 3 years to attend the Board's meetings and to vote on our behalf. Previous occupiers of this position have been Clive Bayard, Stephen Granditer and Ros Ellis.

Simon produces a very detailed Report after each visit and which is usually followed up by an article in the "Shema".

If you wish to contact simon you can do so via admin@sukkatshalom.org.uk