CCE Case Studies
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Pinner: Simply Tsfat Chanukah Concert
Event In an attempt to revive attendance at its communal Chanukah event, Pinner shul staged a very popular candle lighting and concert with the Chassidic band Simply Tsfat, in this way providing members with an uplifting and meaningful experience for Read more... -
St John’s Wood: Community Shabbat with IDF soldiers
Event St John’s Wood Shul wanted to capture that Shabbat UK feeling, so resolved to host a similar family-oriented affair with some special guests. A group of 36 Israeli soldiers participating in the ‘Peace of Mind’ programme joined the community Read more... -
Central Synagogue: Shabbat with Rabbi Shaw
Event After glowing feedback following a previous scholar-in-residence Shabbaton, Central wanted to recreate this multifaceted communal Shabbat by inviting the renowned Rabbi Andrew Shaw to address the congregation at various points during the weekend. Rabbi Shaw’s enlightening talks for both Read more... -
Pinner & Norwich: Twinning Shabbat
Event The Pinner and Norwich communities were looking to fortify relations between their congregations after an initial successful Shabbat together in Norwich. A full Shabbat programme included jovial Shabbat meals – with their organisation split between the two communities – Read more... -
Whitefield: Chief Rabbis of the World
Event Community life in Manchester assumed an exciting international aspect for members of the Whitefield congregation as the Chief Rabbi of Rome came to discuss intriguing aspects of Jewish Medical Ethics. There was time to socialise at the preceding Italian-themed Read more... -
Woodford Forest : ‘UnHalloween Party’
Event An entertaining, Jewish alternative for children who would otherwise go trick-or-treating, with a magical Havdalah and plenty of treats. Objectives To create a fun environment where children can cultivate friendships with Jewish peers; to enhance their sense of Jewish Read more... -
South Hampstead: Sukkot Cheder
Event Cheder students joined the synagogue’s rabbinical team for an upbeat dinner and diverse educational programme in the community Sukkah. Objectives To ensure students still receive enjoyable and spiritually-beneficial educational experiences during a period of disrupted classes over Read more... -
Redbridge: ShabbatUK with The Travelling Chasidim
Event ‘The Travelling Chassidim’ injected some additional musical ruach into this Shabbat programme, while communal spirit took root with a mass ‘walk-a-thon’ to shul and a a moving Havdalla service. Objectives To unite congregants of all ages under the banner Read more... -
Enfield and Winchmore Hill: Tashlich Cruise
Event Participants took to the London waterways for an educational and social barge trip to explore and perform the New Year’s custom of Tashlich. Objectives To encourage engagement with historical customs and promote understanding of religious practices in a stimulating Read more... -
Cardiff United: Jewish history trip to Oxford
Event Congregants were toured around Jewish medieval Oxford and treated to lunch in a trip focused on cultural education and community cohesion. Objectives To unite the congregation in a social context; to improve the well-being of older members by providing Read more...
