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UJIA Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebrations

The United Jewish Israel Appeal (UJIA) celebrated Yom Ha'atzmaut with a talent show from school choirs to a capella groups. See JLife's photo gallery of the UJIA Yom Ha'atzmaut celebrations.   UJIA community Shaliach, Amir Ben Hur gave a passionate…
J Life
May 23, 2019
Leeds Community News

Trip the Light Fantastic

11 amateur dancers went head to head in a bid to waltz, salsa and quick-step their way to the prestigious Dancing Strictly title, all in the name of a good cause. The latest Dancing Strictly extravaganza took place in front…
J Life
April 3, 2019
Leeds Community News

Milim is Back!

Milim, the Jewish literary festival for Leeds got off to a gripping start once again with a host of events and author appearances. Topics included politics, television, the arts, history, modern fiction, speakers included Gordon Black and Professor Griselda Pollock…
J Life
April 3, 2019
Leeds Community News

For Israel

Major events for the Leeds Jewish community are lined up for the yearly Yoms, thanks to Makor.  An entertainment extravaganza will lead the celebrations for Israel’s independence day, Yom Ha’atzmaut, in Leeds on 9th May. The evening, organised by Makor,…
J Life
April 3, 2019
Leeds Community News

A Play for Sidney

Former pupils of Morris Silman Middle School reunite to put on a play in memory of their beloved headteacher. It’s almost 40 years since a group of North Leeds school pupils put on The Evacuees by playwright Jack Rosenthal. Produced…
J Life
February 13, 2019
Leeds Community News

A Night to Remember

Famous faces graced the Leeds Maccabi FC annual dinner to help raise over £8,000. It was all fun and games as Leeds Maccabi FC hosted a sell-out annual dinner at the Trudi Moss suite in Donisthorpe Hall. The evening saw…
J Life
January 30, 2019
Leeds Community News

Share Shares the Prize!

The £3,000 necklace from Share Jewellers from the December 2018 issue of JLife is still up for grabs! Here’s how you can get your hands on it… Despite overwhelming interest, the £3,000 prize from the last issue of JLife, a…
J Life
January 30, 2019
Leeds Community News

Let Them Eat Cake!

Street Lane Bakery celebrates its fifth anniversary by doing what it does best – baking treats for the whole community!   Since it opened its doors five years ago, BHH synagogue’s Street Lane Bakery has been there for North Leeds…
J Life
January 30, 2019
Leeds Community News

Vedding Snaps!

Members of the community were invited to perform and attend what was a sell-out show at the Etz Chaim synagogue’s Rueben Vincent Hall to generate much needed support for Leeds Jewish Welfare Board (LJWB). The Vedding was first performed in…
J Life
January 30, 2019
Leeds Community News

Leeds Loves Literature

With Milim 2019 already well underway, JLife discovers the highlights of this year’s Jewish literary festival with its pick of events across February and March.   Milim literary festival is back for a fourth year with its biggest programme yet.…
J Life
January 30, 2019
Leeds Community News

Tribute Band

The White Rose Concert Band played a tribute fundraising concert at Donisthorpe for much-loved former residents. In January 2016, Simone’s father, Harold Cohen died very suddenly. She placed her mum, Fay, in Donisthorpe for respite while she organised care. Sadly…
J Life
November 28, 2018
Leeds Community News

Now That’s What I Call Music!

Lawrence Gorsden is set to bring back his musical fundraising event for the second year running to raise vital funds for the Bexley Wing at St James’ Hospital. At the age of 19, local baker Lawrence Gorsden found his passion…
J Life
November 28, 2018
Leeds Community News

Fighting Fit

After celebrating his 90th birthday, local gym fanatic Martin Berger is still keeping as fit as ever! Four times a week, self-confessed “creature of habit” Martin Berger wakes up at 6.45am to travel to the Village Hotel gym on Otley…
J Life
November 28, 2018