CCE Case Studies
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A Twinned Shabbat: Birmingham & Bournemouth
Event Plans are already in the works for another joint Shabbaton after a highly successful visit to Bournemouth by the Singers Hill (Birmingham Hebrew Congregation) community. The Birmingham contingent had plenty of opportunities to get to know their twin community, Read more... -
‘Dreams of a Nation’ concert wows Bushey community
Event A highly creative celebration of Israel’s 70th year came to Bushey United Synagogue in the form of Mizrachi UK’s touring concert, Dreams of a Nation. The story of Israel’s foundation was told in a unique combination of song, audio-visual Read more... -
South Hampstead’s Israel 70 Festival features something for everyone
Event There was something for everyone at South Hampstead’s landmark Israel 70 Festival, as members and non-members alike were welcomed in to enjoy a varied programme that included a live book review, an Israeli dance workshop, a hands-on Israeli cooking Read more... -
Four Shuls, One Big Party for Yom Ha’atzmaut
Photo Credit: Caroline Photography Event Celebration of Israel often provides an access point for those who are less affiliated to their local shul, as well as those who are, so it is good news that the South Manchester cross-communal Yom Read more... -
Visit to National Holocaust Centre has profound impact on Bushey members
Event The importance of Holocaust education was reaffirmed for members of Bushey’s SAGE group during a sombre trip to the Beth Shalom National Holocaust Centre and Museum in Nottingham. The group, which comprises retired and semi-retired members of the community Read more... -
Herts synagogues bring together top speakers for inspirational day
Event A cluster of Hertfordshire synagogues pooled their creative ideas and enthusiasm for Jewish life to stage Encounters 18, an inspirational day that provided a range of Jewish learning opportunities and plenty of time for forming cross-communal bonds. Attendees travelled Read more... -
Bushey invites Edwin Shuker to present film ‘Remembering Baghdad’
Event The Bushey community couldn’t fault their evening with Edwin Shuker, the Jewish philanthropist, Board of Deputies Vice-President and documentary filmmaker, whose film ‘Remembering Baghdad’ was the focus of an enlightening and educational evening for the congregation. After a screening Read more... -
Hampstead stages festival of learning and culture to mark 125th anniversary
Event As part of Hampstead’s 125th Anniversary celebrations, the community joined with Mizrachi UK to host the Spirit of Hampstead Festival. The Festival consisted of a full day’s programming that combined Jewish themes and textual learning with sessions featuring prominent Read more... -
Homemade Hamantaschen get Luton into the Purim spirit
Event To build excitement ahead of Purim, Luton invited Rebbetzen Vogel of Ealing to run a Hamantaschen-baking workshop that not only taught its members how to make the traditional Purim treats, but also explored the various symbolic associations that the Read more... -
Bushey zips through 6,000 years of Jewish History with educator Ronnie Halibard
Event Members of Bushey Synagogue had an educational treat in store after work when Jewish historian and educator Ronnie Halibard came to present his popular ‘Jewish History in a Flash’ presentation. Designed to provide participants with a basic, but vital Read more...
