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Birchat Ha'mazon & Zemirot for Shabbat

User-friendly, handy booklet which includes all the possible songs and prayers for grace after meals and for Shabbat. Transliteration from the text runs along side the traditional Hebrew and an English translation follows ,

Birchat Ha'mazon & Zemirot for Shabbat

Compact and practical and useful booklet to help with the Shabbat Blessings and grace after meals. Well presented and not only is the English translation there, but also a transliteration, so al l can join in for the blessings.

Birkat Ha-mazon

One page pamphlet which contains the blessings before and after the meals, particularly the procedure and blessings for Shabbat. Hebrew, transliteration, and English. A very condensed handling of the Shabbat or meal blessings but easily adapted and more practical.

Burial Procedure

Description of actual burial procedures by the Jewish Burial Societies within each community according the Halacha.

Calendar of Torah and Haftarah Readings, 5767-5769(2006-2009)

Good introductions by both editors and useful reference pamphlet to work out what was done on what week for previous Shabbats. Comes out every two years, is a monumental task to get right and to complete, and is essential to anyone who takes services or wants to know what parashah is on for what week. The editing of this must be a nightmare.

Chametz vs. Kitniyot 2015

All you need to know about okay foods you can eat whether your are Sephardi or Askenazi. Hametz not included.

Chanukah-Living Festival Series

Clear, concise guide for RE teachers and non-Jewish students to this Festival of Lights. Things to do section at the end.

Common Ground-Journal of the Council of Christians and Jews

Little booklet carefully balancing the articles between Jews and Christians. One article, The Jewish Cross, gives pause for thought.

Developing Communities, Promoting Values-Strategic Priorities 2013-2015

Succinct booklet which explains what MRJ values and what it hopes to promote in the future in terms of supporting and developing communities, across the board, educational programs, training, and efficient operation.

Diamond Jubilee 1947-2007: 60 Years of Bournemouth Reform Synagogue

Lovely booklet/pamphlet put together by many members of the synagogue retelling in pictures and in text, the past sixty years at the shul. Starting with meagre surroundings and a small congregation, it rose from a small out-post shul into a major force in British Reform Jewry, thanks to the dynamic leadership, enthusiastic and hard working congregation, and a dedicated rabbinical team. It shows you that a larger synagogue can be a place of warmth, care, and friendliness when the effort is made.

Education in the ULPS

Information on Cheders, Leo Baeck and Adult Education-all on offer at any of the Synagogues or at the College.

Essential Jerusalem (AA Guide)

Good all-round guide to Israel, particularly Jerusalem with maps, where to stay, what to do, and where to eat.

Exploring the Jewish Heritage in Spain

Nice pictures and colourful summary for the most famous Jewish sights/locations in Spain, from Samuel Levi Street in Toledo and the Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue, to Maimonides Square in Cordoba.

Facts and Fallacies about Liberal Judaism(2 copies)

An easy-to-follow format of Q & A which erases some of the prejudices and ignorance about liberal Judaism. One cannot simply dismiss ULPS after reading this booklet.

Feast of Lights/Feast of Lots-Guide to O Level Judaism

Hard to read (small print) but informative booklet about Chanukah and Purim. A teacher's guide rather than student guide.

Feat of Weeks-Guide to O Level Judaism

Brief and clear discussion of what Shavuot is and why it is celebrated. The O Level questions at the end are a good guide for teachers, too.

Heroes, Acts of Courage and Compassion, 2002 Calendar

A tribute in picture and text to those who were 'the Righteous Among the Nations.' Everyone from Jan Karski, Father Bruno, Raoul Wallenbeg, to Ona Simaite.

Holocaust Memorial Day Packet

Useful educational resource packet which contains all kinds of ideas and information about observing Holocaust Day in the Schools.

How Can We Help?-Guide to services from MRJ

Short booklet which gives information about what MRF communities do and the services they provide as ell as who is whom in the Movement and how to contact them. Handy booklet to have.

Inclusion in the community, Interactive Handbook 2015

Handbook to help with those who have special needs (children, adults) within the Jewish community.