Communities
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Outstanding Israeli Scholars in Alei Tzion over Shabbat Shavuot
Event Alei Tzion invited two phenomenal speakers for Shabbat Shavuot. Dr Ziegler is a high-level lecturer and author in Tanach in Israel and the community was delighted to host her in London. Rav Bazak is a renowned teacher and was Read more... -
Birmingham Central’s Cultural Ladies Trip to London
Event The trip took the ladies and a few men, down to London for a day of historical interest and bonding. There was a walking tour around Whitechapel that focused on the lives of historical women from the area and Read more... -
Yeshurun Women Unite for Passion and Purpose of the Mikve
Event The evening was for both unaffiliated and affiliated women, to educate about the Mitzvah of Taharat Hamishpacaha at whatever level or stage they are in life. The aim was to encourage all the married women to use the Mikve Read more... -
A United Bushey Celebrates Israel in Style
Event The event navigated the difficult transition between the sombre Yom HaZikaron commemorations and the uplifting spirit on Yom Ha’Zikaron and all the hope for the future that it represents. The evening started with a ceremony dedicated to the fallen Read more... -
Showcasing the Seder takes Solihull by Storm
Event Members of the community made house visits to sixty-five people who were unable to participate in the communal Seder. They were brought a taste of Pesach through the initiative of Seder-in-a-box. On Pesach the community came together for a Read more... -
A Spiritually Uplifting Shabbat in Kenton with the Travelling Chassidim
Event The inspiring Travelling Chassidim made their way to Kenton to spend a Shabbat with the community there. They were hosted by the families of the Kenton community allowing for a truly immersive and shared experience. The Chassidim’s unique style Read more... -
Dynamic Drum Cafe in Stanmore for a Fun Havdala Jam
Event Stanmore hosted a Saturday night drum cafe event for young families and teens, keeping the spirit of Shabbat going into the week. With pizza to fuel the musical energy the participants created a strong percussion, with the beat uniting Read more... -
Celebrate Brilliant Female Speakers on Shabbat Neshama
Building on the momentum created by the hugely successful Neshama Festival, a landmark Torah learning event for women that took place last year, the Office of the Chief Rabbi is launching ‘Shabbat Neshama’ to be delivered in synagogues across the Read more... -
Twinning initiative brings new vibrancy to British Jewry
Over the last few years, the communal landscape has been quietly but determinedly shifting towards a more unified and self-sustaining whole, as The Chief Rabbi’s Centre for Community Excellence (CCE) funds a twinning programme that fosters inter-community partnerships across the Read more... -
New Impact Report Published by the Chief Rabbi’s Centre for Community Excellence
Four years on from its launch, the Chief Rabbi’s Centre for Community Excellence (CCE) has truly established its credentials as a creative hub for synagogue programming and professional development. CCE has now partnered with over 70 communities across the UK Read more...