YKA 5785

Our Yom Kippur Appeal 5785 is now closed.

Each year The Ark Synagogue makes an appeal on behalf of member-nominated charities in three categories: International Jewish charity, UK-based Jewish charity and local charity.

We will report on the funds raised for the charities in the May/June edition of Davar. If you would like to nominate a charity for 5786/2025, please contact the synagogue office by early June 2025.

The beneficiaries in 5785/2024 were:

• Eran’s Angels is dedicated to providing assistance to all who need it, offering support in various areas such as food, clothing, hygiene supplies, combat gear, household items, and furniture.
• London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism works to improve our understanding of antisemitism. It is a creative and energetic hub of thinking and research from diverse disciplines.
• Lapis provides specialist counselling and psychotherapy to those affected by disability and life-changing health conditions and their families and carers.
• Rabbis’ Discretionary Fund As is the long-standing tradition, part of the proceeds of the Appeal will be used for the Rabbis’ Discretionary Fund. The fund allows the Rabbis to support our own members as well as identify charities and causes that require urgent support during the year.