On Sunday 10th December, 60 members of Ealing United Synagogue shul held a Chanukah lunch to mark 25 years of service in Ealing from Rabbi Hershi and Rebbetzin Zelda Vogel.
10 members of his extended family joined the simcha including Zelda’s father Rabbi Lew and his wife. A silver inscribed goblet and certificate were presented to the Vogels.
The lunch was punctuated by songs performed by chazan Shalom Rapoport which included a joyful duet with the Rabbi. Edward Cohen proposed the vote of thanks, after which the Chanukiah was lit by Rabbi Vogel.