Glasgow Zionist Federation

Activities

Listed in the following years:

• 2012 - Glasgow Zionist Federation incorporating GLASGOW ISRAEL COMMITTEE * Tel: 0141–577 8222 Glasgow Israel Committee is a non-political Zionist Education Committee providing meetings with Speakers on Zionist topics. It also organises the Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration for the entire community. It promotes Israel in the Glasgow Jewish Community and provides back up for the Shlichim.
• 2011 - 'GlasGow’s celebration was kicked off by a blast from the shofar from rabbi Danny Bergson, whose musical skills saved the day last year when the volcanic ash cloud prevented the scheduled israeli performers from travelling. There were no such problems this time as arba orachim sang a selection of old favourites for the crowd of 300 at Glasgow Maccabi. the group also led an enthusiastic dance session. Maccabi organised the event along with Glasgow Zionist Federation, UJIA and JnF-KKl scotland. An israeli buffet tempted the tastebuds of party-goers and cupcake decoration and face painting was arranged for the children. a Dead sea holiday was the top prize in the raffle, won by Ruth Grace. “the young children especially were having a great time and it was also lovely to see the parents and grown-ups enjoying the band and israeli dancing,” said UJIA Scottish programmes director Joanna Hyman. “a good evening was had by everyone at the event, including all our volunteers.”
• 2010, at 222 Fenwick Road, Giffnock, Glasgow, G46 6UE.
• 2010 - 'Glasgow’s very own guitar man stepped into the breach on Independence Day when the scheduled Israeli entertainers were stranded by the flight chaos. Newton Mearns minister rabbi Danny Bergson entertained the 300 guests at a party in Giffnock, with the musical assistance of Josh Cowan. Face painting and cupcake decoration were among a variety of activities for children and families. “Rabbi Bergson stepped in at very short notice and was really very good,” said Kenny Davidson, chair of Glasgow Zionist Federation, which organised the party in conjunction with JNF KKl Scotland, Maccabi and UJIA. “It was a lively event with a lot of young families.” Annabel Lawson went away particularly happy, having won first prize in the raffle — two el al flights and accommodation.'
• 2009 - 'GLASGoW’S Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations, organised by the Glasgow Zionist Federation, attracted 300 people to maccabi’s May Terrace buildings. The event, which was sponsored by UJIA and JNF KKL Scotland, featured an Israeli entertainment troupe and Rabbi Danny Bergson with his guitar, who also conducted a Yom Hazikaron service. Children’s entertainment included craft activities and a 55ft inflatable assault course.'
• 2008 - 'Israeli ambassador Ron Prosor addressed around 60 people at Newton Mearns Synagogue on “Israel at 60”. This was under the auspices of the Glasgow Representative Council and the Glasgow Zionist Federation. During his visit he was interviewed by local TV stations, spoke on Radio Scotland and was also a guest of Glasgow City Council where he met Deputy lord provost Bailie Allan Stewart. Mr Prosor also visited Calderwood lodge primary.
• 2007 - In November 2007 the Jewish Chronicle reported 'Lorna Fitzsimons the chief executive officer of Bicom, was the keynote speaker at a meeting at Newton Mearns Synagogue organised by JNF, Wizo UK and the Glasgow Zionist Federation. Ms Fitzsimons told the 70-strong audience that she saw herself as a “gentile atheist Zionist”. She outlined the steps that were being taken to stop the boycott of israeli goods and academics and to promote good relations with the British media.'
• 2007, at 222 Fenwick Road, Giffnock, Glasgow, G46 6UE.
• 2006 The Jewish chronicle reported in August 2006: 'MORE THAN 600 members of the Glasgow Jewish community turned out to show solidarity for Israel on Sunday at a meeting at Giffnock and Newlands Synagogue. Dr Kenneth Collins, president of the Glasgow Jewish Representative Council, welcomed the supporters, who, he said, “stood together as a community in support of Israel.” The meeting was chaired by Kenneth Davidson, chairman of Glasgow Zionist Federation. During the meeting there was a live link with Avi Krampa, mayor of the Ma’ale Yoseph region in the north of Israel. The mayor described the current conditions in the area, and also expressed his gratitude for support from the Jewish community in Britain. Ken Macintosh, MSP for Glasgow Eastwood, offered his encouragement and solidarity. He also apologised that Eastwood MP Jim Murphy was unable to attend as he was on holiday. Referring to graffiti painted on the pavement outside Glasgow’s Garnethill Synagogue, and demonstrations against the Israeli national cricket team playing in Scotland, Mr Macintosh noted his concern that “the tension in the Middle East had been reflected in antisemitic incidents in Scotland.” He added that he felt that the “terrorism of Hizbollah and Hamas against Israel is on a par with the London bombings of last July.” He said: “We have to speak up to defend tolerance in our multi-cultural society.” He also said that he believed that politics was more successful than terrorism to achieve ends. Keynote speaker, the deputy ambassador from the Israeli embassy, Zvi Ravner, said: “This warm welcome from Scotland is encouraging and heartwarming. It will go straight to the heart of those in northern Israel.” The event was organised by the Representative Council, the Glasgow ZF and JNF. An appeal for funds to send to Israel raised £1,588.
• 2002 - no listing
• 1997 - no listing

• 1961 - In 1961 (20 October, p. 14.) the Jewish Chronicle referred to Edward Woolfson as 'president of the Glasgow Zionist Federation' but this was an apparent misprint since Woolfson was the president at that time of the Glasgow Zionist Organisation.

See also

• Glasgow Israel Committee | Glasgow Zionist Organisation | Glasgow Zionist Central Council