PGSS

RABBI LEVY’S PRE-PESACH SHIUR 2011

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On Monday 4th April at 8:15pm join us in the Beis Hamedrash for Rabbi Levy’s SPECIAL PESACH EVENING, a unique opportunity to learn how to run a Seder in an interactive manner.

Rabbi Levy will also answer any questions you may have on Pesach.

Ask the Rabbi:Rabbi Levy please tell me, can a live donor submit himself to an operation to remove his kidney to save the life of another person?

info — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:25:53 +0000

Answer: The Torah tells us: ‘Take heed to yourself and keep your soul diligently’ (Devarim 4:9). Both the Talmud and Rambam take this to mean that one may not subject himself to any physical danger which could result in the loss of life. Furthermore, one may not forfeit one’s life to save another (Oholot 7:6).

However, in this particular case, there is a fair degree of unanimity amongst the halachic authorities that such an operation would be permissible. The reason is that without the operation, the recipient suffer certain death, whereas the donor’s death is only a small possibility. In other words, the possibility of saving the recipient’s life is far greater than the risk of losing the life of the donor. The Radvaz regarded such an operation as ‘an act of piety’ and even the Minchat Yitzchak who normally adopts a stringent line allows the small risk to life in this case.

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Ask the Rabbi: Can the husband or mother of a woman in labour accompany her on Shabbat in a taxi or ambulance to hospital if she is afraid to go alone?

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The late Rabbi Moshe Feinstein ruled that a woman in labour is regarded as being dangerously ill for whom Shabbat may be desecrated in certain circumstances. Recent studies have shown that the presence of the husband/mother at the hospital during labour and delivery has led to a decrease of complications during the birth. Therefore if the childbearing mother requests their presence her mind will be set at ease and the possible danger to her life will be lessened. The added weight to the vehicle because of the extra occupant requires more petrol and would normally be prohibited, but because of the potential danger to life, this is allowed.

Community News

Frances — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:57:49 +0000

BRAINS TRUST

SUNDAY 29TH APRIL 2012

put the date in your diary now

further details to follow

chatanim 2011/5772

Frances — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:15:14 +0000

CHATAN TORAH

ALF PERLMUTTER

CHATAN BERESHIT

PHILIP BROODNEY

WOMAN OF MERIT

ELAINE FOX

TISHA B’AV at PGSS 2011

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Monday 8th August

Fast begins at 8:36 PM

Mincha and Maariv at 8:45PM

Rabbi Levy will read Megillas Eichah.

Tuesday 9th August

Shacharis at 7:00AM

Rabbi Levy will lead the reading of the kinnos and will also give explanations.

Minchah with Tallis and Teffilin at 1:30PM

Fast terminates at 9:23PM

Midsummer Tea

Frances — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:09:22 +0000

The Ladies Guild are holding a Midsummer Tea

Guest of Honour Baron Lord Glasman

Tickets £ 9.50 available from Lee Anderson on 020 8368 5878

Baron Lord Glasman visits the shul of his childhood

Frances — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:03:24 +0000

Palmers Green & Southgate Synagogue (Brownlow Road) welcomed the return of Baron Lord Glasman who was ennobled on the Tuesday prior to his Shul visit.
Baron Lord Glasman recited the haftorah and following the service sponsored a Kiddush in memory of his late parents, Rivie and Collie Glasman who were regular worshippers at the Shul for around 50 years.
Many members of the family including his wife, Lady Catherine, attended the service led by Chazan Dov Spieir and supported by the choir under the direction of Mr Stanley Davis. In his address Rabbi Emanuel Levy spoke of Baron Lord Glasman’s late parents and at the Kiddush Mrs Rusty Davis, a close long standing friend of the family gave a very moving speech.

5th Annual Brains Trust

Frances — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:48:11 +0000

Palmers Green and Southgate Social Committee invite you to our forthcoming Brains Trust on May 15th 20011 An event not to be missed The panel will be:-

Baron Lord Maurice Glasman

Michael Freer M.P for Finchley and Golders Green

David Kaplan U S Community Services Director and

Rosalind Preston O.B.E

Further information from Eddie 020 8445 3114 or Rita 020 8882 3811