... as Borat might have put it!

Meretz UK held its annual summer jamboree on Sunday, 26th August, but this time it was a party with a difference. Guests were not only treated to talks by two unusual therapists, but also enjoyed free consultations afterwards.

Our special visitors were Mavis Klein, therapist and astrologer, and Marvin Shaw, a person-centred colour therapist. Sharing in the fun was a photographer from the Jewish Chronicle, whose pictures of several of those attending the event appeared in the JC a fortnight later. All in all, a successful and unusual event. Many thanks to all those who helped organise a most enjoyable and stimulating event!

On Sunday 18 November Miriam Harel spoke about the effect of years of violence on children and parents from both Jewish and Palestinian families. Miriam works in a Tel Aviv clinic and has recently published a book about her experiences. Below follows a report of what was a quite fascinating meeting...

We are extremely sad to announce that Comrade Professor Gertrude Falk has died last Sunday after a short struggle with cancer. Gertrude will be cremated in Golders Green Crematorium at 2 pm on Monday the 17th of March (2008). She requested no flowers, but donations to her favorite charity Neve Shalom ~ Wahat al Salam. There is a reception around 3.30 pm at Meretz Ha Shomer Hse after the cremation.