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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 has been the Rabbinical spiritual leader to the Hove Hebrew Congregation over the past three years and is in line for the appointment of Flight Lieutenant, Officer Chaplain to the RAF. e. rabbidebeck@gmail.com The next Discussion Group Meeting is on
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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.
Friday 9th April Shabbat commences 7.32pm SHABBAT SERVICE 17th April 5 Iyar 10am THAZRIA-METZORA Shabbat ends 8.56 The service will be held under the strict guidelines of the Office of the Chief Rabbi relating to Covid 19 restrictions If you wish to attend it is mandatory that you please notify the SHUL office by email hollandroadshul@btconnect.com NEXT KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICE IS ON April 16th at 6.45pm Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2630443439 Meeting ID: 263 044 3439 • Rabbi Samuel will recite "El Malei Rachamim" for those members with Yarhzeit also if prior notified "Refuah Shlema" for persons who are unwell |