Mark Goldsmith
@RabbiMarkG
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Senior Rabbi at Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue, Chair Movement for Reform Judaism Machzor Group.
London
Joined July 2009
Rabbi Mark Goldsmith of @ehrs3549 has delivered a compelling sermon about far right violence. He writes: “Right wing rioters do not represent real Britishness but real Britishness still exists even in these tragic circumstances.” Read it here:
ehrs.uk
It was possibly the most British thing I have ever done. My friend Ross and I stayed at the Bowl Inn near Charing on the Kent Downs ready to for our walk the next day. We had picked the Bowl Inn on...
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I am horrified that Mike Freer, our local MP , has been hounded out of his career in public service and parliament by violent threats. This is a sad day for UK democracy. Whether you agree with his politics or not no-one should be put in fear of their life.
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I am at the eighteenth weekly protest for the preservation of Israeli democracy - this one is in Jerusalem outside the residence of the President of Israel. With Rabbis Gershon Silins, Jordan Helfman and Nathan Alfred. דמוקרטיה! Marching with Israeli Reform Judaism.
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You don't get to perpetrate this kind of violence, stop (as those in the video) for ma'ariv and think that there is any world in which you are doing anything but committing a chilul hashem and violating the name of God and the sanctity of human life and dignity
Hundreds of settlers rioting around the Palestinian cities of Nablus and Hawwara. Houses torched, some with families inside, Dozens of cars burnt, businesses burst into, ambulances and fire fighters pelted with stones, shouts of "Revenge" - and the night is yet young. Pogrom.
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The Jewish News has published a lovely story about Elena from Odessa, who has come to our Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue - EHRS Community and about Anya from Mariupol whom Nicola and I have had the privilege of hosting at our home since May.
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Rabbis are among host families who have made it possible for Ukrainians to live out the war here but they still long for home
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I have been on sabbatical from @ehrs3549 since January to work specifically on the new @ReformMovement Machzor for High Holidays. I was interviewed this week on the terrific Rabbiting On podcast all about it
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Happy #tubishvat! Delighted to celebrate the trees, our environment and our amazing EHRS volunteers this morning at our tubishvat seder- may they continue to plant seeds whose fruit they may see, and they may not!
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I take it back - the security inefficiency at Ben Gurion Terminal 1 (2 belts for everyone) is so bad that we all risk missing flights. Forget the sockets get us to the plane!
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How to run an airport - plenty of free convenient charging places recognising passenger needs (rather than the grudging couple of covered up plug points in the Uk)
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It’s way too hot in London - @EcoSynagogue campaigns to help us combat climate change. https://t.co/1kKK9yxO6u
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A very interesting meeting at the Israeli embassy recognising that to be a Zionist can mean to argue with Israel just as much as to hug Israel.
We were delighted to host representatives from @ReformMovement for a fruitful and interesting discussion. We look forward to continuing our #dialogue and strengthening our friendship.
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This Thursday, please join an incredible panel to reflect on the 2nd anniversary of lock down. A thread:
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Our EHRS Rabbis Purim video - our theme this year is Shushanwood as we celebrate the hidden movie heritage of the capital of 4th Century BCE Persia.
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I have know Rabbi Alex for nearly thirty years since we were students together @LeoBaeckCollege . He represents the best of Ukraine and creates life sustaining community.
This is Rabbi Alex Dukhovny’s courageous and beautiful message to our EHRS community direct from Kyiv this afternoon. Shabbat Shalom and hoping you are safe.
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Our Shacharit service in 15 minutes will be thinking of all those who have been freed, and praying for a speedy recovery from trauma. We give thanks for those who keep us safe - we continue to be together as a community
As we wake to hear the hostages at Congregation Beth Israel are freed we are grateful the prayers of Jews and Muslims have been answered. @MuslimCouncil בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם מַתִּיר אֲסוּרִים: Blessed are You, Adonai our God who frees the captive.
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So much fun at the @ehrs3549 Chanukah party! There was dreidel making, lego chanukiyot, sand art, stained glass windows, scratch art, hair braiding and face painting, crepes, latkes, doughnuts, party games and of course chanukiah lighting and songs!
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Rabbi Debbie and I enjoyed a fabulous last night of Chanukah @ehrs3549 at our Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue Chanukah fair. Our Chanukkiot come from the two communities which made us EDRS and HRS.
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We remembered those who died that we might be free today at the Edgware War Memorial @ehrs3549 with AJEX and the @3rdEdgware Scouts and Brownies. Led by our Rabbis, our local church clergy and a Buddhist Monk supporting our local Ghurka community. #RemembranceDay2021
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Was a special day at our Shul Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue today @ehrs3549 All life was recognised in our Shabbat service. @ReformMovement
Went to @ehrs3549 for my brother's yahrzeit (anniversary of his death). But was in for a treat. A blessing ceremony for 9 lockdown babies! And fittingly for #KindnessDay there was a Barmitzvah & the boy's reading focused upon that v subject.
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