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." 🇮🇱 עם ישראל חי 🇮🇱

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. 🇮🇱 עם ישראל חי 🇮🇱

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. 🇮🇱 עם ישראל חי 🇮🇱

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. 🇮🇱 עם ישראל חי 🇮🇱

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. 🇮🇱 עם ישראל חי 🇮🇱

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. 🇮🇱 עם ישראל חי 🇮🇱

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. 🇮🇱 עם ישראל חי 🇮🇱

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. 🇮🇱 עם ישראל חי 🇮🇱

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. 🇮🇱 עם ישראל חי 🇮🇱