PERSONALITIES
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| The shul counts amongst its numbers a former
Mayor of Bury, the Chairman of Manchester City Council, professionals
of many disciplines, war veterans, entrepreneurs, and many other
remarkable and interesting people. |
Rabbi Binyomin Singer
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Rabbi
Singer was appointed to his current post in
1985. The Singer family, includes the Rebbetzen,
Daphna, and five children who have all, over the
years, contributed significantly to the life of
the shul and the community in general.
Born in London he studied for semicha at
the Kollel in Beersheva, Israel. Rabbi Singer quips:
"four of my children were born in Beersheva and
the latest one in Jericho." - Mendy was actually
born at Fairfield Hospital, Bury which happens to
be, somewhat ironically, in an area known as "Jericho."
Three of his children are now married.
When asked about his experiences in Israel,
Rabbi Singer replied "I spent a lot of time in prison."
Pause for effect. "Making visits to inmates," he
adds. He also made many visits to army camps to
help soldiers have access to tefillin and provide
general spiritual support.
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Rabbi Singer leads a very busy life
as Jewish chaplain for the Bury General Hospital
and as a member of the educational committee
of Bury & Whitefield Primary School where
he is a frequent visitor. |
Rabbi Singer is also a teacher and
when not at Bury shul, he can be found in
front of a classroom in Broughton Park. He
also contributes as a 'partner' to the Seed
programme at the shul. |
In response to a question about
his other activities and achievements, he
proudly cites his Cycling Proficiency Test.
He is also a keen swimmer. |
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Not unsurprisingly, he drives
a Volvo. |
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Chazan Kenny Weinstock
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| Chazan Weinstock's
rich baritone voice is a feature of Shabbas services.
Kenny has a keen appreciation of opera and has been
known to slip the tune of a famous aria into the
kedushah.
Kenny is married to Esther and has a
son, Ian.
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Merle Wilson
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Merle Wilson
is the shul administrator. But she is much more
than that. Formerly a member of the shul for many
years, she was active on the Ladies Guild and all
aspects of shul life. Her husband, Steve, is a past
president.
Merle, ably assisted by
Mrs Adele Whelan,
works tirelessly in the office in her calm and
efficient manner.
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