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Jewish society flourishes in Scotland

April 25, 2013 08:55

By

Marcus Dysch,

Marcus Dysch

1 min read

Glasgow JSoc has enjoyed a year of revival, culminating with being named runner-up in the Developing JSoc of the Year category at the Union of Jewish Students’ annual awards.

New committee members said they had worked hard to run a series of innovative events, including a Shabbat dinner hosted by Glasgow University’s Catholic chaplaincy.

University Jewish Chaplaincy’s Yossi and Sarah Bodenheim have supported the committee’s efforts, helping it overcome the challenges of preparing kosher meals and arranging for the Catholic chaplain to provide facilities.

Isaac Ansell, JSoc president, said a meeting with UJS representatives and Hillel had been a “positive first step of a determined operation on behalf of Glasgow’s Jewish students”.