Author Archives: Michelle Nagus

1. The Chief Rabbi’s Chesed Appeal

   February 26, 2026 9:58 am Comments Off on The Chief Rabbi’s Chesed Appeal

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   Annual Appeal:

   We are told by Shimon the Righteous in Pirkei Avot (Ethics of our Fathers): “The world stands on three things: Torah (Jewish learning) Avodah (service of God) and acts of Chesed (loving kindness)” (1:2). US Chesed supports both it’s own members and the wider community. It runs a range of projects to engage members and make a tangible difference to people’s lives.

   US Chesed holds an annual matched-funding Chesed Appeal before Pesach, raising money to support as many people as possible, and have the endorsement of Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis KBE:

   “What makes US Chesed truly exceptional is not only the breadth of its work, but the manner in which it is carried out – with discretion, respect, and an unwavering commitment to seeing the person behind the problem. US Chesed exemplifies the very best of our Jewish values and stands as a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when kindness is placed at the heart of our community. Its work is a source of deep pride for me personally – and it is an enormous blessing to our community in every sense.”

   Click here to read the Chief Rabbi’s message in full.

   To hear more about the 2026 Chief Rabbi’s Chesed Appeal and support US Chesed’s wonderful work, click here.

   How to get involved:

   To become a Chesed Patron, click here.

   To Become a Chesed Champion, click here.

2. An Evening with Aleeza Ben Shalom

   February 16, 2026 2:29 pm Comments Off on An Evening with Aleeza Ben Shalom

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   Event:

   The Office of the Chief Rabbi, together with World Mizrachi, the Jewish Matchmaking Movement and exclusive media partner, the Jewish Chronicle, is delighted to be staging an evening with Aleeza Ben Shalom, Relationship Coach and star of Netflix show Jewish Matchmaking.

   Hear how Aleeza became a world renowned Jewish matchmaker and how you can join her!

   This unique live experience will showcase the story of how Aleeza became a matchmaker, how her skills became the focus of a Netflix series and will also feature live matchmaking in action. This is an event not to be missed for aspiring amateur matchmakers, for singles looking for guidance and for anyone interested in Jewish matchmaking!

   How to book:

   Click HERE to book your place at this event.