As the Days of Awe draw near, we enter a sacred time of reflection, renewal, and responsibility — to ourselves, to each other, and to the wider world.
This year, our Days of Awe Appeal offers two meaningful ways to make a difference:* By enriching the spiritual life of Sha’arei Tsedek* And by supporting lifesaving efforts in Israel through Magen David Adom UK
We are raising funds to replace our current machzorim, the prayer books we use during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, with a new set of beautifully updated volumes. These volumes offer:
* Clear English translations
* Inclusive and accessible liturgy
* Inspiring commentary to guide us through Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Sponsoring a machzor for £45 is a heartfelt way to contribute to the future of our services. Each book will include a personalised bookplate — honouring your name, or someone you wish to remember or celebrate.
This is a gift that will uplift our community for generations to come.
Alongside our synagogue appeal, we are proud to support Magen David Adom UK (MDA UK) — Israel’s national emergency medical and disaster response service.
In response to the October 2023 attacks and the June 2025 Israel-Iran conflict, MDA’s teams have worked tirelessly to save lives under the most challenging conditions.
Your donation can help equip and train frontline paramedics:
£36 — emergency supplies for a paramedic
£100 — first-aid training materials
£250 — support advanced training
£500 — fund a full month of paramedic training
£1,000+ — help provide equipment for ambulances and intensive care units
Whether you choose to support the machzor appeal, donate to MDA UK, or both, your contribution is a practical expression of community and compassion.
Please complete the form HERE before proceeding to online payment:
Please complete the donation form below and return it to Sha’arei Tsedek North London Reform Synagogue, 120 Oakleigh Road North, London, N20 9EZ.
Please make cheques payable to ‘Sha’arei Tsedek North London Reform Synagogue’.
A/c 00976369, Sort Code 20-98-21, quoting reference ‘‘Days of Awe Appeal 2025 / 5786’.
If you are kindly donating to the machzorim, please email info@shaarei-tsedek.org.uk or call the office on 020 8445 3400 once you have made your donation, with your bookplate dedication which should be a maximum of 20 words.
