Festivals
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Doughnut Bake and Decorate at Yeshurun UHC
Event The Cheadle congregation of all ages gathered to decorate doughnuts for Chanukah. But what do you do when some people want a quiet time to leisurely decorate their desserts and others want to dance around to their favourite music? Read more... -
Chanukah Family Fun Fills Holy Law Synagogue
Event Holy Law in Manchester hosted a sparkling and fun filled Family Chanukah party. There was something for everyone, with crafts, face painting, food and even a bubbleologist! There were also specially designated ‘chill zones’ for different ages, with a Read more... -
Stanmore Learns to Sculpt for an Ice Cool Chanukah Event
Event Kids and adults alike were excited with the ice sculpting activity in Stanmore shul. Each group recieved a big block of ice to carve away at, learning new skills in order to uncover their masterpeice. There was also some Read more... -
A New Look for the New Year in Solihull
Event Solihull combined several programmes in the lead up to Rosh Hashana to ensure top levels of inspiration and engagement were achieved. Starting with a community Challah bake to get everyone in the Yom Tov mood for a fresh and Read more... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Cardiff celebrates Sukkot with Shwarma and Klezmer
Event To celebrate Simchat Beit Hashoeva – the intermediate days of Sukkot on which we are encouraged to rejoice – Rabbi and Rebbetzen Rose brought music to their community by inviting a talented local Klezmer band to perform. Attendees enjoyed 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...
