SSUSSEUSSExx 1 JJEEwiwiSShh NNEEwwSS Whats what’S iNSidE.... BriGhtON JEwrY AT 250 | a JEw iN GErMaNY | SUFFraGE & aNti- MILITARISM | YaChad | WHAT’S ON | aNd MOrE april 2015 • NiSaN / iYYar 5775 • iSSUE 251 2 Pause for thought 3 The recent Israeli elections could peace, security and tranquillity. and more importantly, generally not have come at a better time. We can only hope that the next speaking people do not vote The lead-up to and lessons of government finds the wisdom to on issues. Votes are cast for Pesach and the subsequent lead the country into becoming a varied reasons; personal wants, Exodus should provide the next new Promised Land. the more attractive candidate, government with a valuable the better speaker, the person guide. who comes across as more The lessons of Pesach trustworthy, etc. Just as Moses led the Hebrews out of Egypt and should guide the next With the UK general election one into the wilderness and then government in Israel. month away, will Britain be able into the Promised Land the to show Israel and the rest of next Israeli government the world that its electorate has has a similar mission. Strong Public opinion in other countries done anything different? leadership is required to lead the has been disappointed by the Here, as in Israel, only time will country out of the wilderness of result of the Israeli election. tell. international opinion and into That is hardly surprising for two a time of economic prosperity, reasons. 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ISSUE 251 | APRIL 2015 2 Contents 3 Sussex Jewish News PO Box 2178 • Hove BN3 3SZ Telephone: 07906 955 404 FEATURES 1 BRICKS WITHOUT STRAW, DIET OF BRICKS Brian Megitt captures the essentials of Pesach 8 YACHAD Hannah Weisfeld on an organisation dedicated to peace between Israelis and Palestinians 9 WHY JEWS LIKE ME ARE RETURNING TO GERMANY Amber Rose on moving to Germany despite her initial misgivings 10 FEMINISM, SUFFRAGE AND ANTI-MILITARISM Dr Sonya Baksi on Aletta Jacobs and Rosika Schwimmer 15 CHIEF RABBI’S PESACH MESSAGE Thoughts from Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis REGULARS 4 YOUR NEWS Your personal announcements 4 YOUR VIEWS Your thoughts and opinions 4 COMMUNITY LIFE Stories from across the county 12 CULTURE JACS, history, art and more 20 WHAT’S ON Regular and special events in your community YOUR COMMUNITY 16 BRIGHTON & HOVE PROGRESSIVE SYNAGOGUE 17 BRIGHTON & HOVE HEBREW Congregation 18 BRIGHTON & HOVE REFORM SYNAGOGUE 19 HOVE HEBREW Congregation Full page (A4 size) £170 Sussex Jewish News (‘SJN’), its Editor and Editorial Board: • are not allied to any synagogue or group and the views expressed by writers Half page (A5 size) £100 are not necessarily those of SJN; Quarter page (A6 size) £65 • accept advertisements in good faith but do not endorse any products or services and do not accept liability for any aspect of any advertisements; 1/9 page (credit card size) £40 and Personal Announcements in a box (up to 6 lines): £25 • welcome readers’ contributions but reserve the right to edit, cut, decline or submit the content to others for comment. 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Mazel tov Zena Cutler, Malcolm Daniels, Alan Glynn, Lewis Mann, also to grandparents, Rabbi Pesach and Penina Angie Morland, Jill Richards and all who are unwell or Efune. in hospital at the present time. • Gweni and Ivor Sorokin on the birth of a granddaughter, Olivia, to Matthew and Siobhan. Deaths We wish Long Life to the families of • The Cobbs and Sharpe families on the birth of • Jack Davis z’l Scarlett to Olivia and Kevin. • Sonia Lowe z’l Special Birthdays • Phyllis Peters z’l Mazel tov to Michael Brummer (100), Simon Cobbs, • Julius Rubin z’l (brother of Dr Joe Rubin) Zena Cutler (90), Linda Firsht, Shirley Hecht, Mark Hyams, Phillip Levene, Ada Levy, Peter Marks, Alfred Morley, Anne Pincus and all who have special birthdays Rutherford this month. Sandra, Amanda and Fiona would like to thank their many friends for their support, messages of Anniversaries condolence and love received on the passing of Mazel tov to Linda and Raymond Felsenstein on the Ronnie, a much loved husband and father. celebration of their Golden Wedding anniversary. Your Views Hyman Fine House by Natasha Carson I have just opened the latest copy of the Sussex Jewish News and was most touched and honoured to find such a wonderful review of the Centre for German- Jewish Studies 2015 Holocaust Memorial Day event. It was really kind of you to write in such detail about the occasion. We do hope that your readers will take your advice and join us next year. We welcome the audience from near and far and the event grows in size every year. We particularly appreciate the support of the local community. With renewed thanks and greetings to your readers, Diana Franklin Centre Manager Centre for German-Jewish Studies We are now drawing to the end of our puppetry University of Sussex project. This innovation, which has been entertaining E: [email protected] and amusing us for the past couple of months, will be missed by both residents and staff. It seems that puppets help people to relax, talk to each other and feel generally content and happy. Muriel said, “When I was in the group it was like a family birthday. Everyone Important message was so smiley, it felt at home”. HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY VISITS If any puppeteers out there would like to join us, please If you are in hospital or know anyone being admitted ring Natasha or Mark on 01273 688226. into hospital, please get in touch with info@ sussexjewishrepresentativecouncil.org or telephone 07789 491279 so that a Jewish chaplain can be contacted to visit. ISSUE 251 | APRIL 2015 4 Community life 5 Helping Hands Message in a Bottle Scheme What is it? It’s a simple idea designed What does it cost? The scheme is free to the public and to encourage people to keep their is funded by Brighton Lions Club. basic personal and medical details on a Where can I get one? We have a supply at Helping standard form and in a Hands or you may find the bottles displayed in common location - the your local GP’s surgery or pharmacy. 01273 747722 fridge! Who knows about it? All Emergency Services What does it do? It saves the are aware of the Message in a Bottle scheme. Emergency Services valuable time By displaying the green stickers in your home, if they need to enter a property in the emergency services will locate the bottle in an emergency situation. Not only the fridge and use the forms inside to ensure does it help to identify who you are, you are treated quickly, which can save time it also identifies if you have special and save lives. medication or allergies. It is not only a potential lifesaver, but also What’s in the bottle? A form you fill in with it provides peace of mind to you, your name, medicines, allergies and relatives’ your friends and family by knowing contact details. And also two green stickers. that prompt medical treatment is provided and that the next of kin and What do I have to do? Fill in the form, put it emergency contacts are notified. in the bottle. Put the bottle in your fridge. Put one green sticker on your fridge door and the other Who’s it for? Anyone. Although focused on the more green sticker on the INSIDE of your house door. vulnerable people in a community, anyone can have an accident in the home, so this scheme can benefit anyone.