Rabbi Samuel de Beck Spitzer was born in North London to French/Indian parents of Transylvanian and Iraqi descent respectively. His formative years were spent under the guidance of Rabbi Samuel Shmelke Pinter "לזצ to whom he became a beloved תלמיד and adherent. Subsequently, he attended ישיבות and Kollel in ירושלים Israel, where he received his 'Semicha / סמיכה' in איסור והיתר from Dayan Zalman Nehemia Goldberg in 2001. Simultaneously, he received his teaching Diploma in religious Studies from the Ministry of Education, Israel. Prior and Post Rabbinical Studies, Rabbi Samuel studied Piano and Voice at the London College of Music, graduating with Honours and then entered the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester UK, on the Postgraduate Opera Course, where he was awarded the Professional Performers Diploma. A passionate and committed Baritone singer who has enjoyed rave reviews, Rabbi Samuel has performed principal roles in five different languages and to standing ovation. As well as holding the Official Post of Rabbi to Lisbon, Portugal in 2015, Rabbi Samuel trained as a Medical Clown at Haifa University and has worked in this capacity at the Shaare Zedek Medical Centre, Jerusalem, Israel. Rabbi Samuel shall imminently be assuming the post of Community Rabbi to the Hove Hebrew Congregation, UK. e. rabbidebeck@gmail.com t. 01273 732035 
The next meeting is on
Tuesday 4th June |
Aron Kodesh designed by MARCUS K GLASS 1929/1930 when the building was converted from a Victorian Gymnasium. Holland Road Synagogue is believed to be the only remaining active synagogue designed by this remarkable architect.
SHABBAT SERVICES
Friday 24th May • 19 Iyar Mincha 7.30pm Saturday 25th May • 20 Iyar Shacharit 9.15am 
Our celebratory kiddushim are (dare we say it) legendary and are offered to members on a cost price basis. If you would like to sponsor a kiddush to celebrate a simcha or mark a special occasion please contact: hollandroadshul@btconnect.com Please help to make a minyan this Friday shabbat.
JACK KAYE
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