Israel Guide Dog Centre UK

01/10/2026

EVENT: Bake for Jake!

📍 Manchester
📅 Thursday 22 October
⏰ 7pm
🎟️ BOOK HERE: https://israelguidedog.org.uk/product/bake-for-jake/

The Israel Guide Dog Centre, in collaboration with the Jakey M Project, are hosting a meaningful and uplifting evening in memory of Jake Marlowe, the heroic Brit who died while saving lives at the Nova festival.

Led by expert baker, Tami Isaacs Pearce, this special challah bake will provide everything you need to create your own beautiful challahs.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or trying it for the first time, this is a wonderful opportunity to come together, connect and create.

Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

In collaboration with the Jakey M Project join us for a meaningful and uplifting evening. Led by Tami Isaacs Pearce, this special challah bake will provide everything you need to create your own beautiful challahs. Tickets £18 per person with all proceeds going to Israel Guide Dog Centre UK. Please...

30/09/2026

Mazel tov to the puppy raisers of Lilly, who have just got married.

It’s amazing to see such happy news and we are proud that Lilly, who is in training as a future life saver, could play such a big role in the day.

Image: A bride in a white dress and groom in a dark suit walk across the grass after their wedding ceremony, holding the leash of Lilly, a yellow Labrador puppy dressed in a matching white bandana.

29/09/2026

EVENT: One Woman. One Dog. A Life Transformed

📍 North Manchester
📅 Wednesday 28 October
⏰ 7.30pm to 9.30pm
🎟️ Free from https://israelguidedog.org.uk/product/manchester-evening/

Meet Leehi and her guide dog Sony at this inspirational evening taking place in Manchester next month.

Hear her remarkable story of courage, trust and renewed independence, and discover how the Israel Guide Dog Centre is breeding and training guide, PTSD service and emotional support dogs for Israelis of all ages.

Whether you’re hearing about the Israel Guide Dog Centre UK for the first time or simply love seeing lives transformed, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.

Admission is FREE but pre-booking is essential. Refreshments will be served.

One Woman. One Dog. A Life Transformed. Join us at A FREE inspirational evening by the Israel Guide Dog Centre UK to meet Leehi and her guide dog Sony and hear their remarkable story of courage, trust and renewed independence. Learn about the Centre's work to heal shattered lives of Israelis with bl...

28/09/2026

We hope this is bringing you meaning and joy.

We wish all our , friends and supporters Chag Sameach.

There is still time to contribute to our High Holy Days Appeal and support the Israel Guide Dog Centre as we aim to meet the growing need for our expertly trained dogs.

Please donate now at https://israelguidedog.org.uk/how-you-can-help/our-appeal/ -form

Image: A yellow Labrador guide dog in a blue vest sits in a colourfully decorated sukkah, smiling at the camera.

25/09/2026

We are delighted to share some very special news as we head into Shabbat and Sukkot.

Remember Bessie, the British dog who made aliyah last year to become a breeding dog at the Israel Guide Dog Centre?

Here she is with her first litter of 11 future life-changers.

Mazel tov to Bessie and her amazing new pups!

Image: Yellow Labrador Bessie lies on her side as she nurses her first litter of 11 tiny golden puppies.

24/09/2026

📣 We have two great opportunities to learn more about the Israel Guide Dog Centre coming up in Manchester!

🥖 Bake for Jake – Thursday 22 October at 7pm

Come along for a special challah-making evening with the Jakey M Project in memory of Jake Marlowe, led by Tami, the Challah Queen of NW London, and introduced by Jake’s parents, Lisa and Michael.

Tickets are £18, with all proceeds helping provide expertly trained dogs to Israelis in need.

Book here: https://israelguidedog.org.uk/product/bake-for-jake/

🐕 One Woman. One Dog. A Life Transformed – Wednesday 28 October at 7.30pm

Meet Leehi and her guide dog Sony and hear their remarkable story of courage, trust and renewed independence.

You’ll also discover more about how the Israel Guide Dog Centre breeds and trains guide, PTSD service and emotional support dogs for Israelis of all ages.

The event is free, but pre-booking is essential. Refreshments will be served.

Book here: https://israelguidedog.org.uk/product/manchester-evening/

23/09/2026

What a way to start a New Year! The latest group of puppies have left the Israel Guide Dog Centre with the families who will be raising them.

Image: Five black puppies are held by their new puppy raiser families, who are all smiles in the sun outside of the Israel Guide Dog Centre.

22/09/2026

The High Holy Days are behind us, but it's not too late to donate to our Rosh Hashanah appeal and help change lives in Israel for the better in 5787. Together we can:

🐾 Restore independence to those suffering sight related injuries
🐾 Bring support and confidence to those suffering with PTSD
🐾 Give joy and comfort to children suffering emotional trauma
🐾 Rebuild shattered lives... one dog at a time

You can make a donation here: https://israelguidedog.org.uk/how-you-can-help/our-appeal/ -form

20/09/2026

Make sure to get some rest before .

As we concentrate our minds on the year that has passed and all the good we can do in the year ahead, we wish all those who are fasting well, and everyone a meaningful and reflective day.

Image: A yellow Labrador puppy sleeps with its body in the grass and its head and front paws on the pavement.

18/09/2026

Check out these two wonderful articles in the Essex Jewish News about the Israel Guide Dog Centre UK.

The first looks at fundraising and volunteering superstar Rita Roth, who speaks about her unwavering support for the Israel Guide Dog Centre, as well as all she achieved for others including Jewish Care, Haven House Children's Hospice and King George & Queen's Hospitals Charity.

The second goes in-depth about the mental health crisis in following the terrorist attacks of 7 October 2023 – with widespread trauma impacting soldiers, civilians and children alike – and examines how the Israel Guide Dog Centre has been responding and helping Israelis rebuild their lives.

Read the full issue here: https://issuu.com/essexjewishnews/docs/essex_jewish_news_rosh_hashanah_2026