A Quizzing


Challenge Our Annual PTA Supper Quiz took place recently, well attended by members of the parent body. The hall was aesthetically beautiful and the set tables reflected the names of the generous supporters of the Quiz Evening.


The Chairman of the PTA, Simone Abecassis, welcomed the crowd. She explained the purpose of the PTA and the exciting plans they have for the money currently being raised for the school, as well as a request for more volunteers to join the PTA and to help with PTA events.


Robert Pepper was the Quizmaster and did a fine job of conducting the quiz and pacing the evening well. After an interval whilst dessert was enjoyed, it was time for the auction. Peter Lazard had kindly donated signed Chelsea and Spurs football shirts and they had generated quite a bit of interest even before the auction started, so much so there were even telephone bidders. The Chelsea shirt made a very respectable £100, but the excitement in the room was electric


Barmitzvah Preparations


The Father and Son Barmitzvah programme started recently with 14 fathers and sons, run by Rabbi Adam Edwards, the JFS/seed family educator.


entitled ‘the wi-fi workshop’, and began with a theoretical presentation by Rabbi Edwards on the topic of Tefillin.


The first session was


followed by a practical demonstration on the production of all aspects of Tefillin, given by


This was


JFS parents enjoying this year’s PTA Supper Quiz


when the Spurs shirt finally went for £500!


With a number of very enticing prizes on show, after the final round of questions, it was time for the raffle draw. The winner was elated, as was the winning quiz team, and


Bernard Bennaroch, a well-known Sofer (scribe) from Golders Green. The practical demonstration was extremely fascinating and insightful and helped everyone to understand why the price of Tefillin can range from £200-£2000.


The session ended with a fish and chip lunch, after which Mr Bennaroch wrote the boys’ Hebrew names on a piece of parchment using a traditional quill and ink. The second session is on 16 June and you are still welcome to join, even if you missed the first session.


all participants left the hall with the satisfaction of an exciting and fun evening with excellent food.


Be sure to join us next year!


Maddy Cordell Vice Chair JFS PTA


Bernard Bennaroch explaining the intricacies of Tefillin


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