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The LJS has always recognised an obligation to others outside our community and one way it does so is by raising money for various charities. Members and Friends generously contribute to the Yom Kippur Appeal and are part of this ethos of care for others. In 2023 the Yom Kippur Appeal raised just over £78,000.00. As is our custom, we supported an Israeli charity, an Anglo- Jewish charity, and a UK charity.

We are also grateful to those who support the synagogue financially in a variety of ways: by paying their membership fees, by donations, by helping those who cannot afford their subscriptions, and by leaving a legacy. Particularly, the LJS acknowledges the financial support of the President's Patrons.

The LJS Yom Kippur Appeal 5785/ 2024

‘Every act of charity and deed of kindness that Israel performs in this world does much to make peace and is an important intercessor between Israel and their Creator who is in Heaven’ (Bava Batra 10a). How much more is this true on the eve of Yom Kippur when, after making peace with one’s fellow human being, a person seeks to make peace between the poor person and their Creator. How? By charity and deeds of kindness to the poor. (S.Y. Agnon, ‘Days of Awe’) As is our custom in choosing which three charities to support for our Yom Kippur Appeal, we have selected a UK charity, an Anglo-Jewish charity, and an Israeli charity. 

Our Yom Kippur Appeal this year supports three charities.

The Winch (our UK non-Jewish charity) based in Swiss Cottage, and deals with the problems of extreme poverty and the isolation of homeless people with young families.

The Anne Frank Trust (the UK Jewish charity) focused on anti-prejudice education of children aged between 9 and 15.

Givat Haviva (our Israeli charity) strives to bridge the gap between Israel’s Jewish and Arab populations through comprehensive education programmes.

To watch our Yom Kippur Appeal Youtube video, please click here.

If you would like to donate online, please click here.

Please ensure that you indicate your donation as YK Appeal 2024 and how you would like it split between the charities.

Thu, 16 January 2025 16 Tevet 5785