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Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg and his dog Mitzpah are going on a 100-mile sponsored walk in March 2008 to raise awareness of the Shul and our work in the wider community.

Stops will include hospitals and hospices with which we have close links; places of worship of different faiths; environmental projects such as the woodland we are planting at Theydon Bois; the Houses of Parliament to discuss our hopes for peace in Israel, as well as the rights of asylum seekers; the sculpture at Liverpool Street Station to commemorate the Holocaust, the Kindertransport, and the work of World Jewish Relief; and UJIA to discuss the projects we are supporting in Israel and work for reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians.

Rabbi Wittenberg has said "It matters to me that there's physical effort and challenge involved in the walk. Of course, if people feel that it's inappropriate to sponsor the rabbi, they can always choose to sponsor the dog instead, although I should say that at his speed and with his agility he's likely to do at least 300 miles to my mere century."

The funds raised will support NNLS as well as a number of the organisations and projects that will be visited on the walk. 

With thanks to The Pears Foundation, CKFT Solicitors, H W Fisher & Co, Medivet, The Bank of Scotland, The Village Vet and Hartsbourne Golf Club for their kind support of this event.

May the warmth and love of your community spur each step you take! Donation by Melanie and Rafi Kilim 25/02/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

L'chvod morein v'rabbeinu Donation by Sascha and David Lazar 25/02/08  

£50.00

Amazing venture - good luck to you both! Donation by Jason and Mandy 24/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Your walk is a wonderful idea. As on your spiritual journey, your physical one is an inspiration to us. Donation by Dennis and Judith Snower 24/02/08  

£200.00

in admiration Donation by anonymous 24/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thank you for your efforts, walk well both of you. Donation by Matthew,Tracy Sam and Emelia Wise 24/02/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

sorry we added the wrong amount and meant to give more! Donation by ros and richard again 23/02/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

may the paths all feel like carpet under your feet / paws Donation by ros and richard b 22/02/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

What a worthy project. Hoping you both have an easy and fruitful journey. Donation by Anonymous 22/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Walk well both of you! Donation by Andrew, Suzanne, Harry, Jack and Charlie Morgan 22/02/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Jonathan, we love you! Good luck! x Donation by M M Good 21/02/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

A wonderful project - Kol HaKavod! Donation by Stephen Cotsen 21/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wishing you a great walk Donation by Dave Primost 21/02/08  

£18.00 + £5.08 Gift Aid

Your walk is a brilliant idea. Wishing you good fun and great success. B'hatzlacha and Kol hakavod. Donation by Andrew and Gerry 21/02/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

wishing you a great walk with some sun Donation by Rachel & David 19/02/08  

£100.00

Wishing you and Mitzpah a safe and stimulating journey. Thank you for your inspiration. Donation by Mimi and Stephen Lucas 19/02/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Hope for sunny weather Donation by Rickie Burman and Daniel Miller 19/02/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

It's a dog's life - but enjoy yourself! Donation by Henry & Suzanne Clinton-Davis 18/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck Rabbi Jonathan! Donation by Anonymous 17/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes Donation by Maureen Kendal 17/02/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

with best wishes, good luck from Judy and Michael Jackson (friends of Elkan and Marguerite Presman) Donation by Judith Jackson 17/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you'll have a blister free walk, good luck and enjoy! Donation by Liora 17/02/08  

£18.00

for all your kindness and help when Harold died Donation by Sasha Woolfson 16/02/08  

£350.00 + £98.72 Gift Aid

Good luck to both, happy walking Donation by Simone Michaan 16/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good walking - Irving, Sharon and boys Donation by Irving Igra 15/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

But when I look ahead up the white road/there is always another one walking beside you Donation by Vivien and Leon Levy 14/02/08  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Wishing you both much strength. Donation by Amanda Golby 14/02/08  

£36.00 + £10.15 Gift Aid

Good luck Jonathan! Donation by Jonny May 14/02/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Wishing you both the very best of luck! Donation by Murray, Anna & Evie Lindley 13/02/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

haholeikh imkha lo yarpekha velo yaaveka! Donation by Rabbi Martin S. Cohen 13/02/08  

£50.00
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