The talk starts at 7pm and is at Henrietta Barnet School Central Square Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN.’ ‘

The’ 45 Aid Society’ together with the 2nd Generation Committee held their annual reunion dinner on Sunday 8th May 2011. It was was a huge success.

Photos of the event click here: Photo Album – Reunion – 8 May 2001

The evening was attended by 260 people made up of survivors, second and third generation and other friends and family.  The room looked beautiful and the food was delicious.

The loyal toasts of the evening were made by 2nd Generation members, Angela Cohen and Alan Greenberg.

The speeches were opened by the president of the Society, Mr Ben Helfgott followed by the British Ambassador to Israel, Mr Matthew Gould.  A member of the 2nd Generation, Mr Colin Lester, made a very memorable speech (to read his speech To read the speech, please download the 45 Society reunion speech 2011). The President of the Board of Deputies Mr Vivian Wineman was the final speaker.

The evening, which was filled with much warmth and love, was concluded by a yiddish sing song led by singer, Gwendolen Burton.’ ‘

VOICES is the newsletter produced “The Second Generation NETWORK” another UK Second Generation group.

Click to Download the Voice Newsletter (PDF)‘ ‘

Over 300 people attended the Reunion Dinner of the 45 Aid Society’s 65th anniversary.

The evening was attended by the survivors, 2nd generation and now many 3rd generation.

It was a wonderful heartfelt evening with survivors from this country and those who came from abroad.

Chief Rabbi made a memorable speech not only celebrating the lives of the survivors but all suggested incorporating an annual prayer within the shul service.

A biopic film was made by members of the 2nd generation giving a brief yet wonderful insight into the lives of the survivors who come to the UK.

[button href=”http://vimeo.com/11489415″] View film tribute to The Boys as shown at the Reunion[/button]

To see the photos click here.

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The Chief Rabbi invites the community to commemorate Yom Hashoah on Monday 12 April 2010 at Edgware United Synagogue.  Doors open at 6.45pm to be seated by 7.15 pm.

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A number of organisations have collaborated to form a Forum for Yom Hoshoah falls this year on Sunday 11 April 2010 and willl be commemorated at the Dell in Hyde Park London at 11am.’ ‘

The ’45 Aid Society in conjunction with London Jewish Cultural Centre invite you to: The 34th Annual Leonard G.Montefiore Memorial Lecture

On: Tuesday 23 February 2010 at 7.30.pm
Title: “Evaluation of the Year 1940, 70 Years Later”
Speaker: William Tyler

1940 Was a crucial year in the history of Europe and of the wider world.  Here in England it was the year in which we stood alone against Nazi tyranny. Continental Europe saw the advance of Nazi troops across the continent, with the Fall of France proving particularly significant. 1940 also saw the infamous Nazi Pact with Russia in full operation. Just 70 years ago this year, in the living memory of some but distant history to the young, it is important for us all to remember the horrors and the dangers of Europe 70 years ago.

In the Chair:  Trudy Gold

Venue: London Jewish Cultural Centre

Ivy House, 94-96 North End Road

London. NW11 7SX

Refreshments will be served following the lecture.

To confirm your attendance

Please reply to London Jewish Cultural Centre on 020 8457 5000 telling them that you are a member of the 45 Aid Society for whom there will be no charge for admittance. If you are attending please take this invitation with you.’ ‘

To mark 2015, the 70th Year Anniversary of the Liberation of the Camps, the 2^nd & 3^rd Generation group is creating Memory Quilt in which every one of “The Boys” is commemorated.  The finished Memory Quilt will be displayed as a wall hanging. The London Jewish Museum is the first museum that has agreed to exhibit the Memory Quilt when finished.

We are asking each Survivor’s family to create something special to represent some aspect of the 45 Aid Survivor in your family.  The chosen theme might be: ‘Who am I?’ or include personal memories. It may be a significant object, a picture, a photo, or something that represents family or other achievements in the last 69 years, such as ‘My Journey’ or ‘My Legacy’.

We really hope each Survivor’s family, children and grandchildren, can join in on this creative journey.

Need Help?

Contact us to discuss your ideas and to get help from the creative team who are here to help.

Final Submission date is now 28 February 2015 

Please send us your finished square by the 28 February 2015 to give us time to put the Quilt together before the 70th AnniversaryReunion on 3 May 2015 in London.

Contact Julia Burton on Julia@Burton.net or Rosalind Gelbart rosgelbart@gmail.com for further details” ”