The Dee Pirkei Avot Project

We are honoured that Rabbi Leo Dee has written the idea for the final Mishna (6:11) of Pirkei Avot.

In the wake of such immense tragedy, a cherished memory inspired this project: Rebbetzin Lucy A”H and Rabbi Leo learning Pirkei Avot with their five children. The aim was for families to come together on a Friday night to learn one idea a week, discuss its relevance to life today and how we can tap into Jewish wisdom to better ourselves. In this way, we hoped that families across the world would be inspired by the essence of the Dee family, remember the extraordinary souls of Lucy, Maia and Rina and elevate their Shabbat table each week.

We launched this as a small project for our community, never dreaming of it reaching ten thousand families around the world, in seven different languages. The Dee Pirkei Avot Project falls as testimony to how special Am Yisrael is and how, as Rabbi Dee says, we feel each others pain as if it’s our own.

Whether you learnt one Mishnah or each week, we feel so genuinely honoured that you’ve been part of this project. We daven that our learning each week has been a tremendous Aliyah for the neshamot of Lucy, Maia and Rina and provided some comfort for Rabbi Dee, Keren, Tali, Yehuda and their extended family.

We also daven that, in light of the unthinkable tragedies that have occurred in Eretz Yisrael over the last two years, our learning has been for the zechut of those who have been tragically murdered, the safe return of our hostages, the refuah of those injured, the continued strength and bravery of our chayalim and the safety of all those in our homeland of Israel.

IYH a new cycle of The Dee Pirkei Avot Project will begin around Rosh Hashana (more details to follow)

Thank you so much for being part of this project ❤

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This week’s idea on Mishna (6:10) is written by Rafi Berke. Rafi was a classmate of Rina Dee at IJDS and remembers her warm smile and caring nature. Rafi is in his final year of school in London and is going to Yeshivat Shaalvim next year.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 6:9 is written by Mori Sokal. Mori made Aliyah with her family in 2006. She has a Masters degree in special education and has been teaching in both elementary and high school for many years. Mori likes to give an occasional shiur in the weekly women’s learning group that Lucy ran in Efrat, and also writes a blog for Times of Israel about life here with its many challenges and blessings.

In Mori’s words: “It is an honor to add to this beautiful collection of learning in honor of Lucy, Maia and Rina. Lucy was my close friend and a shining example of values such as putting effort into work, taking time for others (especially her family and students), and helping her friends feel seen, heard, and valued. I encouraged Lucy to work at my school, but it was our school that was blessed by her presence, wisdom and caring. Today is Yom Hazikaron for chayalim and victims of terror, so it is especially meaningful to bring something positive to the world in the name of the Dee family, who have been a shining example of light in dark times. May we all hear besorot tovot soon in merit of our learning.” 💙

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This week’s idea on Mishna 6:8 is written by Alain Bornstein. Alain got to know and befriend the Dee family when they moved back to London to be the associate Rabbinic couple in Hendon. He has fond memories of all the family.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 6:7 is written by Rayut Hasleton. She studies at Yavneh Girls high school in Manchester where she has been running a learning programme with her friends called ‘Nish Nosh Parsh’, named after a project Maia Dee had launched during her national service. Rayut says, “I find it so special to come together and learn with all the Yavneh Girls to do what we can to help.”

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We wish everyone a wonderful Shabbat and an enjoyable Pesach as we daven for the final redemption with the coming of Moshiach!

Our hearts and minds are also with the Dee family as we mark the second yahrzeit since the passing of Lucy, Maia and Rina on the second day of Pesach. We daven that the neshamot of these three incredible women are continuing to be elevated by the wonderful legacies that continue to be perpetuated.

This week’s idea on Mishna 6:6 is written by Laura Sykes who was raised in Dublin “by the most committed and giving parents who instilled a deep love of both learning and living a Jewish life.” Now living in London, Laura and her family have been engaging with the Dee Pirkei Avot project since the start, enhancing their Friday nights with family discussion on the mishnayot. She was inspired and encouraged by her children to be an active participant in the project and share her ideas this week.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 6:5 is written by Tsipporah Lax. Tsipporah has warm memories of the Dee family, having attended the same primary school as Maia and Rina during the family’s years in London. She now works in occupational therapy and is a current participant in the Rabbi Sacks Learning Fellowship, at the London School of Jewish Studies. Tsipporah says: “It’s been a privilege to hear Rabbi Dee speaking in person several times over the last two years. The conviction, vigour and urgency with which he delivers his messages never fail to have a profound impact.”

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This week’s idea on Mishna 6:4 is written by Phil Chernofsky who taught limudei kodesh and math & science in the United States, before making aliyah in 1981. In Israel, he was educational director of the OU Israel Center in Jerusalem, founder and longtime editor of Torah Tidbits, and in retirement, continues to give Zoom Shiurim and maintains PhiloTorah.co – a weekly Torah website (in English).

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We are honoured to have Rabbi Elan Adler, Rabbi Leo Dee’s chavruta, write this week’s idea on Mishna (6:3). Rabbi Elan Adler made aliyah from Baltimore, MD in 2010 with his family. He is the Rabbi of YTA Girls in Beit Shemesh, and teaches in his community of Efrat and beyond, including teaching Christian Zionists. He has treasured his weekly chavruta with Rabbi Leo Dee which has continued for several years.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 6:2 is written by Judy Keiner, who had the good fortune to grow up in a Yiddish speaking household in the heart of the postwar East End of London, where she was given the priceless treasure of a Jewish upbringing by her Galitzianer refugee parents. She learnt modern Hebrew on a totally secular English Kibbutz and from her secular relatives in 1960s socialist Israel and was stunned to realize that this enabled her to understand most of the Siddur and the Machzorim as she began to return to Torah learning in the 1970s. She spent most of her professional life training teachers and helping schools, including Jewish schools, improve. She has recently been involved in analyzing the way the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is being taught in English schools.

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We are amazed at the journey we have been on together so far and feel privileged to be embarking on learning the final Perek in Mishna Avot with this dedicated group.

This week’s idea on Mishna 6:1 is written by Libby Levey, co-founder of The Dee Pirkei Avot Project. Libby and Maia were childhood friends when Maia lived in London and stayed close since. Libby went on to co-found the project having been inspired by learning Pirkei Avot with the Dee family on a Friday night in their home.

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We are honoured that as always, Rabbi Leo Dee has written the idea for the final mishna of the Perek (5:23). As we enter into the final Perek of Pirkei Avos, we want to invite those who may not have participated in a while to use this as an opportunity to begin learning with us again. 🩵💙

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:22 is written by Eliana Greenbaum.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:21 is written by Dalia Silverblatt. Dalia grew up as a close friend and neighbour of Maia Dee hy”d and she remembers how the Dee family always welcomed her warmly into their home. Dalia learnt for a year at MMY in Yerushalayim and now studies Medicine in Cambridge. She lives in Cambridge, with her husband Zak, where they support the Jewish student life in their work for Aish UK.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:20 is written by Quincy Barrett who studied in Yeshivat Orayta then did Sherut Leumi with the Ministry of Justice, and is currently reading Philosophy at Cambridge University. Quincy says, “Rabbi Dee came to speak to the Bochurim in Orayta multiple times since the incident. His ability to respond to pain with Torah and ethical reflection was inspiring. This project gives us the opportunity to reflect on the ethics of our tradition, signifying the transformation from pain to virtue.”

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We are honored that Dov Forman has written this week’s idea on Mishna (5:19). Dov is the great-grandson of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert MBE Z”L and was in the same primary school class as Keren Dee in IJDS. Now in his penultimate year studying History at UCL, Dov works in the UK Parliament for the Shadow Justice Secretary. He uses social media to educate about the Holocaust, Judaism, and Israel and recently interviewed Rabbi Leo Dee to share his messages with his followers.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:18 by Channi Goldin from London.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:17 by Eliana Brodie. Eliana says, “Maia Dee and I were in primary school together. I remember Maia as a special friend, always so caring, bubbly and warm. I remember her family being kind and hospitable.” Eliana has just finished studying Law at Birmingham and will be doing her Masters degree this year.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:16 is written by Rabbi Rafael Joseph who is a Jewish Educator who taught in JFS (London) for 18 years and was the head of 6th Form Jewish Studies during his time there. He now leads Aish UK’s London Campus Division where he organizes Jewish Experiences for students across London. Rafi says, “I am particularly inspired by Rabbi Dee’s resilience following the tragic loss of his family members. His willingness to be a leader and fight for our cause should inspire others who have had far less to endure in their lives.”

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:15 is written by Rebbetzin Yael Roodyn, female educator for Jewish Futures and Rebetzin of Finchley Federation synagogue. Yael only met Lucy Dee hy’d once or twice – and very briefly at that – but she and the whole Dee family have made a very strong impression. Yael attended a beautiful women’s event at Hampstead Garden Suburb synagogue, to study Torah material on positive speech in the merit of Lucy, Maia and Rina. Since this Pirkei Avot Project’s inception Yael has been preparing weekly study sessions for teens at Finchley Fed to discuss the weekly article and to consider associated sources. She is delighted to participate in another way in this meaningful project.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:14 is written by Hannah Benaim. After going to Michlalah, Hannah did an undergraduate degree in Psychology and is now doing a masters in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Alongside this, she works part time at a Jewish organization supporting women’s mental health in our community. Although Hannah doesn’t know the Dee family personally, she has been extremely inspired by this project and by the strength displayed by the Dee family in light of the tragedy that befell them.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:13 is written by Eliana Millet. Eliana was in the same class as Maia Dee in IJDS and remembers Maia’s friendly, warm and joyous character. Alongside studying marketing Eliana has co-founded a London based charity, Avi Ve’imi, which helps support and creates a sense of community for women ages 19-35 who have unfortunately lost a parent.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:12 is written by Joel Herman. Following learning for a year at Yeshivat Reishit, Joel now studies Spanish and History at the University of Leeds, currently on a placement year in Argentina. He feels privileged to have been in the same primary school class as Maia and also learnt from Rabbi Dee in primary school. Albeit in tragic circumstances, Joel was also able to reconnect with Rabbi Dee last year when he visited and inspired the Jewish Society in Leeds through a powerful talk given to the community.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:11 is written by Joel Bornstein. Joel was a classmate and neighbour of Rina Dee and remembers her friendly and generous spirit. Joel is now in his final year at Hasmonean in London and hopes to make aliyah.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:10 has been written by Adam Duke. Adam is 19 and is from Borehamwood, Hertfordshire in the UK. He is in his second year studying War Studies and History at King’s College London. Whilst he doesn’t have a personal connection with the Dee family he has been taking part in the project every week, reading the sheets together with his parents at the Friday night table. Adam loves trains, and when he is not studying you can find him trainspotting or reading the latest news on high-speed trains. He considers it a great privilege to be able to contribute to the project which he has been thoroughly enjoying.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:9 is written by Dalia Kreike who learned at Midreshet Lindenbaum (Jerusalem), and made Aliyah during her Shana Aleph. She is currently doing Sherut Leumi at Hadassah ein Kerem hospital in Jerusalem on the pediatric oncology unit. She has participated in shiurim that learn the ideas shared in this project and enjoys the discussions and inspiration that come from them.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:8 is written by Rabbi Barry Kleinberg who lives in London. He is a Teaching Fellow at the London School of Jewish Studies and was in the inaugural cohort of Sacks’ Scholars. Barry knew the Dee family from their time in Radlett and Barry’s daughters were at School with Maia and Keren in London.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:7 is written by Elisheva Newman. Elisheva, born and educated in London UK, has been dedicated to Jewish education, both formal and informal, for the past 15 years. Currently an educator for Aish UK and previously Aish on Campus in Bristol. One student at Bristol was particularly close to the Dee girls and by extension the whole family. Initially, Elisheva learnt this weekly Pirkei Avot project with this student and her friend which was meaningful for all involved; we are now privileged with her as the author this week.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:6 has been written by Chaya Tal. Chaya is an R.N. who lives in Albany, NY, with her husband, Dr. Yosef Yishai Hilsen. Together they work to apply Torah principles to health and healing through the Albany Wellness Project. Chaya has been following the Dee Pirkei Avot from the beginning, and is honored to be able to participate.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:5 is written by Keren Miller-Yehoshua who is a motivational speaker, life coach, Judaic Studies, & Special Education teacher. She is from Brooklyn, NY and feels fortunate to have come back home by making Aliyah and living in Ramat Beit Shemesh. Keren has been involved in education for over 25 years teaching girls and women of all ages & backgrounds. She is the director of Lev HaAm, an initiative to encourage more unity & Ahavat Yisrael around the world with daily tefillot, meditations, and unity events. She has initiated & led several unity gatherings for women. Keren gives weekly shiurim on tefillah, emuna, hashkafa & parasha, both live & online. She has her own YouTube channel with 100’s of shiurim.

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This week’s idea on Mishna (5:4) is written by Freddie Chazan. Following a year at Yeshivat Reishit, Freddie studied Economics at UCL alongside learning at Brampton Bet Hamidrash. Freddie is now pursuing a Master’s at Reichman University and working in Finance in Israel, with plans to make Aliyah. Freddie’s passion for Israel is inspired by the resilience, attitude and character of those like the Dee family.

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As we enter the first week of learning for the new year, we want to invite those who may not have participated in a while to use this as an opportunity to begin learning with us again.

At a time when Am Yisrael is in such need, it is more important than ever that we take things on in the merit of all those fighting for our homeland, both on the battlefield and beyond.

We are privileged that this week’s idea on Mishna 5:3 for Shabbat Shuva is written by Rabbi David Katz who is the Dean of Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim (MMY). Rabbi Katz also volunteers as the “Mazkir” for the recently formed “Keneset Forum for Yeshivot and Seminaries for Bnei and Bnot Chutz LaAretz” and works closely with MK Ohad Tal and his team to support and service the needs of this all important demographic. Originally from Teaneck, New Jersey, Rabbi Katz made aliyah in 1989, and lives with his family in Ramat Bet Shemesh. Since becoming connected to the project, Rabbi Katz has become friends with Rabbi Leo Dee.

Wishing everybody a Shanah Tovah and Ketiva V’Chatima Tova. Our love and tefillot goes out to everybody in eretz Yisrael – especially on a night like tonight. ❤

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:2 has been written by Sara Blau. Sara is a multifaceted educator, artist, and author. As Extracurricular Director at Bais Rivkah High School, she inspires students and communities alike. A sought-after public speaker, Sara has presented in cities across the US, Canada, and abroad. She is a prolific author of 30 children’s books with translations in multiple languages, as well as two books for women. (You can find more at sarablau.com.) While Sara does not know the Dee family personally, as a fellow Jew, she loves the idea of learning in memory of their beautiful souls.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 5:1 has been written by Racheli Dubizh. Racheli went to Lindenbaum for seminary and is now in her third year at Washington University in St. Louis. She loves learning Tanach and B”H plans on making aliyah.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4:22 concludes our learning of the fourth Perek of Mishna Avot. We are honoured that it is authored by Rabbi Leo Dee in memory of his wife, Lucy, and daughters, Maia and Rina.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4:21 has been written by Rabbanit Nomi Berman. Rabbanit Nomi serves as Rosh Beit Midrash at Ohr Torah Stone’s Midreshet Lindenbaum. She lives in Efrat with her husband and children, where she participates in the Lucy Dee z”l Women’s Parsha shiur rotation.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4:20 is written by Zev Dickson. Zev learnt at Yeshivat Sha’alvim for two years and now is studying Psychology at King’s College. Zev was in the same class as Maia Dee at IJDS in London and remembers her as always smiling.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4:19 is written by Ezra Girls Youth Movement UK. While on Israel tour, Ezra girls were privileged to hear from Rabbi Leo Dee on Tisha B’Av. The girls were truly inspired by his story and moved by his hope for the future of Am Yisrael. As a result of this, two of the chanichot, Dalia Landau and Yehudit Levy were eager to contribute towards this wonderful initiative. Dalia and Yehudit are both students starting sixth form in September and have always been passionate about and involved in Jewish education as a result of their upbringing.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4:18 is written by Georgia Selby. Georgia was a close friend of Maia from primary school in London and fondly remembers her positive attitude, fun and caring character. She was always hard working and had a deep love for Israel. Georgia spent a year learning at Midreshet Moriah and is now studying at the London College of Fashion.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4:17 is written by Jojo Jacob, who spent two years at Yeshivat Hakotel and is now studying Law. Jojo was in the same class as Maia at IJDS in London and remembers her being kind-hearted and a valued member of the class.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4:16 is written by Rav Yoni Abrams. Rav Yoni embarked this week on shlichut to London where he and his wife, Rabbanit Hannah, will be directing the Chief Rabbi’s Shalem Fellowship, a new program for university students to learn Torah on a high level in London. Rav Yoni is a Mizrachi UK Rabbinic Fellow as well as working as a Data Scientist for an Israeli Startup. Rav Yoni is excited to come and learn from and grow with the London Jewish community over the next few years!

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4:15 was written by Hannah King. Hannah was in primary school with Keren Dee and vividly remembers going over to the Dee’s house and being welcomed so warmly by the whole family. Hannah spent a year in MMY seminary and is currently studying biomedical engineering at UCL.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4:14 has been written by Rabbi Chananel Rosen. Rabbi Rosen is the community rabbi and director of Yakar Tel Aviv – a vibrant community and learning center in the heart of Tel Aviv. He studied at Yeshivat Hesder Yerucham, Siach, Mir and Tekoa. He received his rabbinical ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and has served in a combat unit in the IDF. He has a BA in psychology and English literature and a MA in Intellectual History from the Hebrew University.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4:13 has been written by Amichai Taub. Amichai is a year and a half into his army service, serving in a combat unit. Since October 7th they have been involved in Gaza and have been training for war in the north. Amichai met Maia Dee when he joined IJDS primary school in 4th grade. He remembers her as being extremely welcoming and friendly. He also remembers them sharing a deep connection and love for Israel.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4:12 has been written by Stewart & Karen Taylor. Stewart made Aliyah from Canada in 1984. He is an American citizen. Karen made Aliyah from the UK in 1987. They married in 1996 and lived in Petach Tikva until 2020 when they moved to the Katamon neighborhood of Yerushalayim.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4:11 has been written by Rabbi Reuven Epstein. Rabbi Epstien, CPA, is a highly regarded dating and marriage expert. With a global reach, he has delivered impactful seminars and workshops and has provided one-on-one counseling to thousands of couples. Rabbi Epstein is deeply involved in community education, offering remarriage classes and ongoing support for mature couples. His insights are shared through various platforms including TorahAnytime.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4:10 is written by Rabbi Rafi Stemmer who runs the Schools Department for Aish, UK. He received his Rabbinical Ordination from Rabbi Yitzchak Berkowitz at the Jerusalem Kollel, and completed an MBA at Bar Ilan University. Rabbi Rafi spends his time teaching, mentoring and sharing the beauty of Torah with people from all walks of life.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4:9 is written by Aura Sutton. Aura taught at Magen David Yeshivah High School and as a kallah teacher in the Sephardic community of Brooklyn, NY for over 30 years. She is a doctoral student at Azrielli School for Jewish Education. She recently made aliyah and lives in Yerushalayim.

Aura says of her connection to the Dee family, “I had recently made aliyah before the attack and decided to visit during the shiva. I was inspired by Rabbi Dee, his children and his in-laws. In particular, Lucy’s hy”d parents made me feel a direct connection to the family and to Am Yisrael. They expressed how deeply touched they were that so many people visited during the shiva and I can only imagine even more so after this year where weekly learning continues to take place in Lucy, Maia and Rina hy”d memory.”

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4.8 is written by Zak Silverblatt. Zak is currently studying at LSE following two years at Yeshivat Hakotel. As a member of Hendon United Synagogue, he knew Rabbi Leo and Lucy Dee when they served as the Junior Rabbinic Couple there.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4.7 has been written by Rabbi Mordechai Ginsbury. Rabbi Ginsbury has been the senior Rav of Hendon Untied Synagogue, Raleigh Close for just over 25 years. Prior to that he was Rav of the Prestwich Hebrew Congregation, Manchester, from 1985 – 1998. He is also Principal of Hasmonean Primary School, Hendon and Associate Director of the United Synagogue’s Centre for Rabbinic Excellence. In 2008, Rabbi Leo Dee was appointed as Associate Rabbi of the Hendon Synagogue where and he and Lucy worked closely and effectively with Rabbi Ginsbury and his wife, Judy, for the betterment of the Community. The enduring and mutually warm connection between the Ginsburys and the Dees is such that Rabbi Ginsbury and Rabbi Dee remain in regular contact. Rabbi Ginsbury flew out to Israel, with three other United Synagogue Colleagues, especially to be menachem avel to R’ Leo, Keren, Tali and Yehuda during the shiva for Lucy, Maia and Rina a”h Hy”d

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4.6 has been written by Rabbi Professor Yehuda Brandes. Rabbi Brandes is the President of Herzog Academic College, where Lucy Dee ז”ל studied for her English-teaching certificate in Israel. Rabbi Brandes is the author of many books and articles on Talmud, Tanakh, Jewish law, education, and Jewish philosophy. He is Chairman of Hemed, Israel’s State Religious Education Authority, he also chairs the national plenum of B’nei Akiva in Israel.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4.5 has been written by Rabbi Naftali Schiff. Rabbi Schiff has conceived and built numerous successful organizations (including Aish UK and GIFT), which in 2015 were all brought together to form the family of Jewish Futures, of which he is Chief Executive Officer. Rabbi Schiff is widely respected for his work in Holocaust education and documentary production in the field and has interviewed hundreds of survivors around the world to ensure their values and legacy can be passed on.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4.4 is written by Talia Haber in Leilui Nishmat of her husband, Zechariah Pesach Haber (Z”L), we are honored by her involvement in the project. Zechariah was a tank loader in the IDF reserves. He was killed by Hamas terrorists on January 16, 2024. Zechariah was humble, hardworking, and always prioritized family. He was completing a PHD in growing wheat in the desert and he strongly believed in living in Israel. He is survived by parents, 3 brothers, a wife, 3 kids, and friends and extended family.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4.3 has been written by Avraham Roos. Avraham is a lecturer at Herzog Academic College for the English department. He taught Lucy methodology courses after she made Aliyah with her family.

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As we mark the yahrzeits of Lucy, Maia and Rina this week, our hearts are with the whole Dee family and we wish them a chayim aruchim. May we continue to learn l’ilui nishmatan and continue their legacies.

We are honored that Rabbi Alex Israel has written the idea for this week on Mishna 4:2. He is an author and international speaker, a teacher at Midreshet Lindenbaum and at Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi, he also records a popular daily podcast called “The Tanakh Podcast”. Find it on Spotify or his writings at https://www.alexisrael.org.

Wishing everyone a continued meaningful and uplifting Pesach 🕍🫓🩷

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This week’s idea on Mishna 4.1 has been written by Rebbetzin Joanne Dove. Rebbetzin Dove is an illustrious and well-respected woman’s educator, kallah teacher, personal and relationship coach, and one of Seeds senior educators. She is committed to empowering others to fulfill their potential to become the best versions of themselves. Utilizing her wealth of experience, endless energy and very vibrant personality, her passion for people development is unparalleled.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 3.18 we are privileged that Rabbi Leo Dee has written this idea to share with us. To mark the end of Perek Gimmel of Mishna Avot and the Yahrzeit of Lucy, Maia and Rina, we look forward to hosting an international Siyum on Zoom this Sunday, April 14, 2024.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 3.17 has been written by Rabbi Golker. Rabbi Golker learned in Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh and Mir and then studied and practiced law at a City law firm. He left law to pursue a career in teaching and has been the Menahel of Hasmonean High School for close to ten years. Rabbi Golker is a popular lecturer, giving shiurim in the wider community and on TorahAnytime.com.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 3.16 has been written by Rabbi Moshe Levy. Rabbi Levy is a descendent from a long line of Sephardic rabbis (his great grandfather was the last Chief Rabbi of Yemen). Rabbi Moshe Levy grew up in Brooklyn, New York where he received a degree in Finance from Touro College and went on to receive Rabbinic ordination in Eretz Yisrael while studying in the Kollel of Rabbi Yitschak Berkowitz Shlita. Rabbi Levy is the CEO of Chazak U.K and a popular speaker in schools, shuls, and offices all over London.

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This weeks idea on Mishna 3.15 has been written by Rabbanit Sally Mayer. Rabbanit Sally serves as Rosh Midrasha at Ohr Torah Stone’s Midreshet Lindenbaum, teaches Talmud & Halacha, and meets personally with students. Before making Aliyah with her family, she was a member of the founding faculty of Maayanot Yeshiva High School in New Jersey, and served as Educational Director at The Jewish Center in Manhattan. She served as an editor of the Koren translation of the Talmud and lectures in communities around the world. Rabbanit Mayer lives in Neve Daniel with her husband and children.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 3.14 is written by Miriam Kitrossky. Miriam was an underground teacher of Judaism in the Soviet Union, a refusnik (a Jew refused permission to emigrate to Israel), and an activist fighting for the right of Soviet Jews to make aliyah to Israel. Now she is teaching Judaism for speakers of Russian and coordinates conversion classes in the educational centre “Machanaim” (Israel).

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This week’s idea on Mishna 3.13 has been written by Sammy Ezekiel. Sammy is in his third year of Yeshivas Imrei Binah in Har Nof. Rabbi Dee is an old friend of his parents and they recently reconnected, after Rabbi Dee came to speak in Sammy’s yeshiva to provide them with chizuk after October 7th.

Since then, Sammy, alongside his friend, have raised over $24,000 for resources for IDF soldiers.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 3.12 is written by Uriel Sasieni. Following his year studying at Yeshivat Har Etzion, Uriel is studying Computer Science at the University of Cambridge.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 3.11 is written by Rabbi Daniel Rowe. Rabbi Rowe studied at Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh, Mir and the Jerusalem Kollel. He has a BA in Philosophy an MPhil in the Philosophy of Mathematics and is currently working towards a PhD in mathematical logic. He was the Executive Director of Aish UK and today is the Senior Rabbi at the Jewish Futures network of organizations.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 3.10 is written by Peter Abelow. Peter Abelow is a neighbour and friend of the Dees in Efrat. Before making aliya in 1990, he was the General Studies Principal of Rabbi Shlomo Riskin’s Ohr Torah High School in NewYork. He is now a licensed tour guide and Israel educator. In that capacity, for 15 years from 2002 through 2017 he oversaw the JFS residential scheme on Kibbutz Lavi. When Covid prevented people from coming to Israel in 2020, he created the Israel Is Beautiful online virtual visits website which every week continues to bring Israel into people’s lives all over the world.

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We are privileged that the idea on Mishna 3,9 this week is written by Dr Hillel Davis. He is a psychiatrist living in Jerusalem who also teaches Tanach in the 929 project. He feels very inspired to be able to be connected to the Dee project.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 3.8 is written by Rabbi Eis. Rabbi Rafi and Rebbentzen Atara Eis are friends and neighbours of the Dee family in the Zayit neighbourhood of Efrat. On a number of occasions, Lucy hy”d arranged for Atara to teach Torah to women.

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We are honored that this week’s idea on Mishna 3.7 is written by Rav Eliezer Simcha Weisz. Rabbi Weisz served as Rabbi in Manchester, subsequently making aliyah and becoming the Rabbi of Kefar Haroeh. He is now acting Rabbi of B’nei Brak and member of the Chief Rabbinate Council in Israel.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 3.6 is written by Yoel Feinmesser. Yoel is currently studying Mathematics at Cambridge following two years of learning in Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh. He was in school with Maia Dee and enjoys being a part of the project.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 3.5 is written by Via Kimche. Via was formerly Rebbetzin of Ner Yisrael and is a teacher of kodesh, Childbirth educator, kalla teacher, life coach and EFT practitioner. Having made Aliya 5 years ago, she and her husband are currently on a 2 year shlichut in Melbourne Mizrachi. She knew the Dees as a couple on the English rabbinic circuit and was always struck by their enthusiasm, their sincerity, their idealism, their intelligence, their sensitivity to others and their positivity. As Via says, “They radiated love of Torah, love of Israel and love of their fellow men – inspiring others to emulate them – like Aharon hacohen:

אוהב שלום ורודף שלום , אוהב את הבריות ומקרבן לתורה

The world lost a huge amount of light and goodness when Lucy, Maia and Rina were so cruelly murdered. Only Hashem knows the reason, but the way Leo and the family have dealt with their unspeakable loss has been inspiring all of us.”

יהי זכרם ברוך ושה׳ יביא את הגאולה לעמו הנצח

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This week’s idea on Mishna 3.4 is written by Brendi Waks. Brendi said, “Rabbi Leo and Lucy Dee were our Rabbi and Rebbetzin shortly after we arrived in Radlett. They made us feel very welcome and made themselves available to all members of our family, including through their toddlers’ group, women’s group, Bat mitzvah program, innovative and inclusive Tikun Leil Shavuot program, Friday night services, seudah rota and regular invitations for Shabbat lunches, all of which we partook of. Only after they left Radlett did I realize that, every week, they would each ask the Community Care Coordinator to provide them with a list of names of elderly or vulnerable members, all of whom they connected with. They were incredibly engaged and very inspiring leaders, with innovative ideas, lots of energy and a vision and genuine passion for changing the world and they were lovely to spend time with. It was this kind of individual connection they had with everyone that I believe left an indelible mark on our community, so it came as no surprise to me that this and other projects developed from seeds that Lucy planted.”

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This week’s idea on Mishna 3.3 is written by Libby Levey, co-founder of The Dee Pirkei Avot Project. Libby and Maia were childhood friends when Maia lived in London and stayed close since. Libby went on to co-found the project having been inspired by learning Pirkei Avot with the Dee family on a Friday night in their home.

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We are privileged to have Laurie Novick write an idea for us this week on Mishna 3.2. Laurie was a friend of Lucy’s. She is Director of Deracheha: womenandmitzvot.org, and a Nishmat Yoetzet Halacha and Fertility Counselor in her community and on yoatzot.org. She teaches at Migdal Oz and Nishmat.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 3.1 is written by Dalia Bornstein, cofounder of The Dee Pirkei Avot Project. Dalia and Maia were childhood friends when Maia lived in London. During their year in sem, Dalia and Libby were welcomed to the Dee’s home in Efrat where they participated in learning Pirkei Avot and discussed ways to incorporate the principles into their lives.

As we enter into the third of six chapters of Mishna Avot we want to invite those who may not have participated in a while to use this as an opportunity to begin learning with us again.

At a time when Am Yisrael is in such need, it is more important than ever that we take things on in the merit of all those fighting for our homeland, both on the battlefield and beyond. By engaging with this project, we are remembering Lucy, Maia and Rina Dee z”tl and coming together to keep their flames alive in this world.

At the end of this Perek, we hope to conduct an international Siyum online in which we will mark the halfway point in our learning journey together.

It is phenomenal to see and hear of the impact that learning a Mishna over Shabbat has on the lives of individuals across the globe.

As we enter into the new month of Tevet and the third chapter of Avot, let us unite as one.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 2.16 is written by Rabbi Leo Dee, the husband of Lucy zt”l and father of Maia and Rina zt”l, in who’s memory this project is dedicated. Since their tragic murder, Rabbi Leo has been sharing the key message of bringing about Shalom in this world by speaking to hundreds of thousands of individuals across the globe. He and his three children Keren, Tali and Yehuda are based in Efrat.

As we enter into the festival of Chanukah and simultaneously finish the second chapter of Mishna Avot, we continue to pray that our learning is in the merit of Lucy, Maia and Rina as well as all those killed in the ongoing war. We also intend for our collective learning to serve as a zechut for Am Yisrael, especially all those in acute need of Hashem’s help. May the light of Chanukah and Torah such as this illuminate our lives and encourage us to grow together in the face of tremendous challenges.

✡🕎 ! שבת שלום וחנוכה שמח 🕎✡
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This week’s idea on Mishna 2.15 is written by Jonathan Levene who has been inspired by the love and achdut (togetherness) that the Dees have taught and shown us. Having grown up in the UK, he is now in his second year of Yeshiva in Israel.

We continue to wholeheartedly daven and learn in the merit of all those in Israel. Our lists are based off names sent to us and may not be up to date with the hostages as they continue to be released iyH. Nevertheless, we daven for the welfare of them all.

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This week’s idea on Mishna 2.14 was written by Gabe Levey to whom we are very grateful to for stepping in at the last minute. Gabe was in the same class in primary school as Keren Dee (when living in London). Gabe is currently studying Shana Bet in Israel, in Yeshivat Har Etzion (Gush).

We continue to dedicate our learning to the Dees, for the safe return of all of our brothers and sisters who have been taken captive and for those fighting for our country. ❤🇮🇱

This week’s idea on Mishna 2.13 is written by Rabbi Judah Kerbel who is the Rabbi of Queens Jewish Center in New York with his wife Eliana. He earned semicha from Yeshiva University (RIETS) following his learning at Yeshivat Har Etzion and BA in psychology and Jewish Studies from the University of Maryland.

May all our tefillot, learning and acts of chesed be in the merit of all those in Israel as we continue to pray for safety and security of Am Yisrael. ❤🇮🇱

This week’s idea on Mishna 2.12 has been written by Rabbi Nick Kett. Rabbi Kett, along with his wife Shira, and four children, have just joined Radlett United Synagogue, and this will be their first Shabbat as the new Rabbinic couple. They hope to follow on from the incredible example set by the Dee family and are honoured to be able to mark this milestone by participating in this wonderful initiative לעלוי נשמות Rebbetzen Lucy, Maia and Rina. ❤

May this learning continue to be a Zechut for Lucy, Maia and Rina as well as for our other brothers and sisters who have been injured, murdered or taken captive by Hamas, as well as to our dedicated soldiers fighting for our country ❤🇮🇱

This weeks idea on Mishna 2.11 has been written by Gila Ross. Gila is a Rebbetzin, author and coach with a vibrant, positive and relatable style. She has a passion for sharing the joy and relevance of Judaism and for positive parenting. Her Power Up! podcast was named the Top Jewish Podcast Worldwide. She was inspired by the Dee family and this idea is an excerpt from her book Living Beautifully: How to bring meaning, joy, and love into your life bases on the timeless wisdom of Pirkei Avos.

May this learning continue to be a Zechut for Lucy, Maia and Rina as well as for our other brothers and sisters who have been injured, murdered or taken captive by Hamas, as well as to our dedicated soldiers fighting for our country ❤🇮🇱

This weeks idea on Mishna 2.10 has been written by Sara Susswein Tesler. Sara is an educator who teaches in Jerusalem and Gush Etzion, and lives in Efrat. She helps run the women’s weekly Shabbat Parsha shiur which was co-founded by Lucy Dee z”l.

May this learning continue to be a Zechut for Lucy, Maia and Rina as well as for our other brothers and sisters who have been injured, murdered or taken captive by Hamas, as well as to our dedicated soldiers fighting for our country ❤🇮🇱

We are now dedicating each Mishna of Pirkei Avot to all those in need of Tefillot in Eretz Yisrael as well as leilui nishmat Lucy, Maia and Rina Dee. The final two pages contain a list of names of soldiers in need of protection, names of those missing or held hostage and those injured submitted by those in our TDPAP community. It is also leilui nishmat for those tragically killed, as listed. May our learning of Mishna 2:9 storm the heavens and serve as a tremendous zechut to Am Yisrael. ❤🇮🇱

This week’s idea is written by Diana Rosenfelder who made Aliyah with her family in 2009. They never met the Dees when they lived in Hendon but became good friends when they all ended up in Efrat. The men were shul buddies, Diana and Lucy enjoyed long walks, discussing teaching techniques, and loved exchanging recipes. Diana’s daughter Daniela and Rina z”l were at school together and very close friends from day one. 

This week’s Pirkei Avot has an extra dimension. As well as continuing to learn leilui nishmat Lucy, Maia and Rina, it only made sense to dedicate this week’s learning to everybody who is in need of tefillot. As Rabbi Leo said, the Jewish people are one and we feel each others pain as if it is our own. It is true more than ever that the Jewish people are feeling each-others pain right now and that our hearts break for the hundreds of civilians and soldiers who have been injured, taken hostage and been murdered by Hamas. But unlike these terrorist who commit barbaric, unthinkable acts, the Jewish people unite in the darkest times to take the pain we feel and craft it into light. And so, we hope that families around the world will storm shamayim with their learning dedicated to our brothers and sisters.

This weeks idea on Mishna 2.8 has been written by Malka Hubscher, whom has been teaching in various seminaries and women’s learning programs in Israel for over 20 years. The Hubscher family are long time friends of the Dees and with their daughters growing up together they enjoyed many wonderful experiences together in shul, school and the Ezra youth movement. Lucy, Maia and Rina are deeply missed and always close to their hearts.

This week’s idea on Mishna 2.7 has been written by Leora Ashman. Leora lives with her family in Efrat and shares a community with the Dee family. Her daughter was Maia’s madricha and her husband was formerly Rabbi Leo’s chavruta. Together with her husband, she runs the the Koach Eitan Initiative that teaches and raises awareness about aphasia and stroke.

This week’s idea on Mishna 2.6 has been written by Rabbi Shlomo Kimche. Rabbi Kimche was born in London and made aliya with his parents in 1969. He is a graduate of Yeshivat Shaalvim, Yeshivat Hesder Hakotel, and Hebrew University with degrees in Education and Philosophy. He founded Yeshivat Orot Yehuda H.S. in Efrat where he was Rosh Yeshiva for 20 years. Today he is vice chairman of the Yeshivot V’Ulpanot Bnei Akiva network, and is the Rabbi of Orot Yehuda community. He became close to Rabbi Leo Dee and his family, as Lucy z”l was a teacher in his high school, and Leo davens regularly on Shabbat in Rabbi Kimche’s community, attending all his derashot and Shiurim. Rabbi Kimche was very involved in the Shiva and continues to be close to the family as they demonstrate immense reslience in the face of the tragedy.

This week’s idea on Mishna 2.5 has been written by Rabbi Anthony Knopf. Rabbi Knopf is the Rabbi of Congregation Beth Ora in Montreal and Founding Director of The Jewish Moral Education Forum. He is married to Carly, and has four children. His articles on Jewish ethics have been published in Tradition, Hakira, The Institute of Jewish Ideas and Ideals, Torah Musings, and Lehrhaus. He was a member of Federation CJA’s Passport to Jewish Life Fellowship run by M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education.

This week’s idea on Mishna 2.4 has been written by Rabbi Shaul Robinson. Rabbi Robinson has been the Senior Rabbi at Lincoln Square Synagogue in Manhattan, since 2005. Rabbi Robinson was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland before attending Yeshivat HaMivtar. He undertook one year of professional training in Practical Rabbinics at Yad AviHaYishuv (Rothschild Foundation) in Jerusalem. Rabbi Robinson was appointed the first ever full-time Rabbi for Jewish Students at Cambridge University, where he first met Rav Leo Dee, who was himself studying at university. He was the Rabbi at Barnet Synagogue in England for 8 years, before moving to his current role in New York.

This week’s idea on Mishna 2:3 has been written by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen. Rabbi Rosen was born in Manchester, England, and went to school at Carmel College, the school his father had founded. At school, Rabbi Rosen became friends with Anthony Dee, Rabbi Leo’s father and the two have remained friends ever since. In turn, their own grandchildren went to school together, becoming close friends. Rabbi Rosen went to Cambridge University, studied in Yeshiva in Mercaz HaRav Kook, and received Smicha from The Mir, Ponevezh and Be’er Ya’akov. During his career he has been a communal rabbi in Zimbabwe, Glasgow, London and New York. He was the headmaster and then Principal of Carmel College and acted as an educational and rabbinic consultant. Although now officially retired, he continues to write, lecture and teach from his base in Manhattan.

This week’s idea on Mishna 2:2 is written by Richard Marks. He is a resident in Radlett (UK) where the Dees were the Senior Rabbinic Couple for a number of years. Rabbi Leo and Richard got to know each other well during their time in the community. At Radlett a new Sefer Torah has been dedicated in memory of Lucy, Maia and Rina.

This weeks idea on Mishna 2:1 is written by Rav Yaakov Klein. Rav Klein recently moved to London with his family, as the founding director of Eilecha; an organization focused on spiritual growth and experiential education in the local community. Rav Klein devotes his time to spreading the inner light of Torah through his books, articles, shiurim, and music. He’s written several books, including ‘The Story Of Our Lives’.

It is a tremendous privilege that Rabbi Leo Dee has authored the idea on this week’s Mishna.

Rabbi Dee was born in London, England. He studied at Yeshivat HaMivtar before becoming the Assistant Rabbi in Hendon United Synagogue, where he served until 2011. Rabbi Dee was then the Senior Rabbi in Radlett until he and his family moved back to their homeland of Israel to fulfill their dream of bringing their family up there. Rabbi Leo has the most admirable strength and Trust in HaShem. He has faced the most unimaginable challenges and used it to strengthen and uplift Am Yisrael. He is currently working in the field of Torah and Sustainable Development, inspiring 1000s of people around the world, from all different religions and walks of life.

This weeks idea is written by Rivki Silver. Rivki is co-host of the Deep Meaningful Conversations podcast, exploring topics relating to Jewish women. She is a regular contributor to Family First Magazine, and also plays music for all the local day schools in Cleveland where she lives with her husband and five children.

This week’s idea is written by Nicole Ashton. Nicole is a Primary School Teacher who was born and raised in Radlett, where the Rabbi Leo and Rebbetzin Lucy Dee were the Senior Rabbinic Couple. Nicole feels hugely privileged to know the Dee family and admires Lucy a”h as an amazing Rebbetzin as well as fondly remembering many Shabbatot in Shul together and meals in their homes with the whole family.

This week, we are so privileged that Rabbi Mirvis, the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of Great Britain and the Commonwealth, has written the idea.

Formerly Chief Rabbi of Ireland, Rabbi Mirvis was Senior Rabbi of Kinloss Synagogue in Finchley (1996 – 2013) and has held various educational and community positions in Israel, Ireland and the UK. Rabbi Mirvis’ vision is of a Jewish people that places the principle of ‘Achrayut’ – ‘responsibility’ at the heart of everything we do; aspiring to meet our responsibility to God, family, community, Israel and wider society. His mission is to strengthen and invigorate Jewish communities to become powerhouses of religious commitment, educational excellence and social responsibility.

This week’s idea is written by Rena May. Rena has a PhD in Immunology and has been working in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years developing new Oncology drugs. She lives with her husband and 3 daughters in Efrat, where they have been family friends with the Dees since they made Aliya 8 years ago.

This week’s idea is written by Rabbi Ari Shishler. Rabbi Shishler opened Chabad of Strathavon in South Africa in 1999, with his wife. He is a speaker, writer, blogger (Times of Israel and Shainasbrocha) and weekly radio show host (ChaiFM in Johannesburg). Rav Shishler is also a father to a daughter with an ultra-rare disease, which has prompted him to become something of a disability activist.

This week’s idea is written by Tsofia Novick. Tsofia lives in Efrat with her family and was close friends with Rina Dee. A few weeks ago we shared a card that Lucy wrote at a Bat Mitzvah, sharing that Mishna Vav was her favourite Mishna from Pirkei Avot – Lucy had written this message for Tsofia’s Bat Mitzvah.

Thank you so much to Rebbentzen Chana Hughes for writing the idea this week. Rebbentzen Chana has recently left her position as Rebbetzin of Radlett United Synagogue (UK) where she and her husband Jonny followed Rabbi Leo and Rebbetzin Lucy Dee in their position as the Rabbinic Couple. Chana is a mother of five and also practices as a psychotherapist.

This week’s idea is written by Rabbanit Dena (Freundlich) Rock who teaches at Midreshet Lindenbaum in Jerusalem. Rabbanit Dena lives in Efrat with her family and became friends with Lucy Dee when Lucy volunteered to partner together in organizing a weekly women’s shiur Shabbat afternoons.

This week’s idea is written by Rabbi Daniel Rose. Rabbi Rose is a friend and colleague of Rabbis Leo’s. He is originally from London, but now lives with his family in Modi’in. He is the Director of Education at Koren Publishers in Jerusalem and the Director of Education at The Rabbi Sacks Legacy.

This week’s idea on Mishna 8 is written by Dr Shulamit Kopeliovich. When Lucy made Aliya to Israel, she studied for the Israeli Teaching License in Herzog Academic College. Shulamit taught Linguistics, and remembers Lucy’s great influence on her classmates: “she was a real leader always ready to help and encourage. We all learned from her.” Now she is the Head of the English Department in Herzog and an educator in the Russian-speaking trips of “Momentum”, an international organization empowering Jewish mothers all over the world. She is also responsible for the Russian translation of Dee Pirkei Avot project.

This week’s idea is written by Shiri Kleinberg. Shiri was a close friend of Maia Dee since the Dee Family lived in London.

This Week’s idea is written by Rabbanit Naama Frankel, Rosh Beit Midrash of Lindenbaum Lod, where Maia studied last year. Rabbanit Naama had a close relationship with Maia and gave a heartfelt eulogy for her at the funeral of Maia and Rina. This week’s mishna is also particularly meaningful because it resonated so much with Lucy. Please see attached a card written by Lucy about this mishna.

This week’s idea is written by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Senior Rabbi of Boca Raton Synagogue in Florida. His shiurim have an enormous global reach and Family Dee are avid listeners. Rabbi Leo Dee has been listening to Rabbi Goldberg’s shiurim for the last decade and quoted the ‘Living with Emunah’ shiur in the eulogy he gave for his wife, Lucy, and in public speeches since. Rabbi Goldberg flew from Miami to Efrat for the Dee’s Shiva and the two now share a very close bond.

This week’s idea has been written by Lucy’s friend and neighbour, Bracha Krohn. Bracha grew up in the US and now lives in Efrat with her family. She is Menahelet of Midreshet Moriah in Jerusalem and spends her summers running the beit Midrash at Camp Stone, USA.

This week we are privileged to have the idea contributed by Rabbi Cobi Ebrahimoff. He is the former principal of the Independent Jewish Day School, the primary school that Maia and Rina, alongside their siblings Keren. Tali and Yehuda, attended in London. He is currently Executive Head of King Solomon School in Ramat Hasharon, Israel and is Rabbi of Tribe UK.

This week’s idea is written by Dalia Bornstein, cofounder of The Dee Pirkei Avot Project. Dalia and Maia were childhood friends when Maia lived in London. Dalia has so many cherished memories of sleepovers with Maia and all her sisters at their house in Radeltt. During their year in sem, Dalia and Libby were welcomed to the Dee’s home in Efrat. The family explained that they learn Pirkei Avot together each week. They discussed ways to incorporate the principles into their daily lives and use them to make themselves better people. This moment is what inspired Dalia and Libby to start the Pirkei Avot Project, in light of the tragedy that happened.

This week’s idea is written by Libby Levey, cofounder of The Dee Pirkei Avot Project. Libby and Maia were childhood friends when Maia lived in London. Libby has so many cherished memories of sleepovers with Maia and all her sisters at their house in Radeltt. During their year in sem, Libby and Dalia were welcomed to the Dee’s home in Efrat. The family explained that they learn Pirkei Avot together each week. They discussed ways to incorporate the principles into their daily lives and use them to make themselves better people. This moment is what inspired Libby and Dalia to start the Pirkei Avot Project, in light of the tragedy that happened.

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