CCE Case Studies
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Aberdeen: Interfaith Tea
Event A small community received a much-needed boost by hosting a tea celebrating their 70th anniversary that was attended by members, local councillors and the Lord Provost. Members exhibited pride in their faith as they explained Jewish practices to civic Read more... -
Leicester: Young Retired Tour to Jewish London
Event Members of Leicester, among them infrequent shul-goers, were able to forge new relationships and strengthen their connection to their community on a day trip to London that included a historical tour around the formerly Jewish East End, tales of Read more... -
Four communities unite for Bosworth Shabbaton
Event Residential Shabbaton held jointly with the communities of Solihull, Leicester, Newcastle and Sheffield. Objectives To attract unaffiliated people to something Jewish. To strengthen the commitment of already existing members. Evaluation from Rabbi Pink “We were able to bring together Read more... -
Singers Hill: Purim Learning Series
Event A learning series; participants engage in both practical and theoretical learning about the festivals. Objectives To bring the community together, increase observance and awareness of festivals and engage people with our tradition. Evaluation from Rabbi Jacobs “The programme was Read more... -
Enfield and Winchmore Hill: Musical Melava Malka
Event Melava Malka with music and magic. Objectives To further the spirit of community and enable members to enjoy an affordable event. To celebrate our relationship with the United Synagogue at our first Melava Malka since becoming full members. Evaluation Read more... -
Cardiff: A dose of Shabbat Ruach
Event Cardiff congregants packed out their shul hall for a full Shabbat experience, backed by the CRE funding that has allowed ruach-filled services and communal meals to become a regular fixture. Two thought-provoking speakers – from charity ‘Race Equality First’ Read more... -
Birmingham Central: Ladies trip to Jewish London
Event Ladies day trip to Jewish London. Objectives To encourage women’s participation in all aspects of Shul life and provide the opportunity for them to become a more cohesive and valued group. Evaluation from event organiser, Deborah Clements “Our trip Read more... -
Hendon: Mitzvot education day
Event A multi-station event on the Shul premises giving the participants a hands on experience of many exciting and fun Mitzvot. Objectives To increase awareness and understanding of key Mitzvot; to provide a positive Jewish experience for our community and Read more... -
Birmingham Central: Exploring Jewish History Weekend
Objectives To improve the community’s understanding of the history of the Jewish people and their heritage. Evaluation from President Geoffrey Clements “Ronnie Halibard is a superb educator and over the weekend reached out to 130 people (including 30 students). His Read more... -
Bournemouth: Shabbat with IDF chaplain
Event A Shabbat programme with IDF army chaplain Rabbi Shalom Hammer Objectives To create achdut within the community and engage people over Shabbat and to create awareness and understanding of the role of an IDF army chaplain. Evaluation from Rabbi Read more...
