Festivals
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Solihull: Pre-Pesach Trip to London
Event Members of Solihull were treated to a full Pre-Pesach experience with a coach trip to London that allowed participants to pick up their Pesach shopping from the well-stocked shops of North London, while getting to know each other better. Read more... -
Solihull: Purim Parcel Scheme
Programme This was a two-part project designed both to enthuse adults and children on an educational level and to spread some Tikkun Olam by distributing Mishloach Manot. 25 community members enjoyed packing the parcels in Shul before Purim, before a Read more... -
Shenley does Bollywood: Purim at SUJC
Event It was a Purim party with an Indian twist at Shenley United Jewish Community as a Bollywood dance workshop brought people together to discover a new culture and work up an appetite for high-quality Indian-themed refreshments. This interactive activity Read more... -
Purim 2016: ‘Let us rejoice in defiance of terror’
“This Purim, celebration might not feel totally appropriate. The world is now coming to terms with yet another devastating act of terrorism, the latest in a string of attacks by those who champion violence and hatred. In the last six Read more... -
Leeds communities stage festive Pre-Purim Carnival
Event Leeds United Jewry ( Etz Chaim, BHH and UHC shuls) have continued to invest in cross-communal events, their latest success a youth-oriented Pre-Purim Carnival that attracted families with children of all ages, as well as those who were less Read more... -
Pinner Shul & Moriah school: Chanukah panto and party
Event A Chanukah party organised by Pinner Shul and held at Moriah Jewish Day School brought together the Moriah and non-Moriah community for the first time, enlightening participants about the creative community events created by Pinner Synagogue. A festive family Read more... -
Chanukah: The Chief Rabbi at Trafalgar Square and Speaker’s House
Crowning the Chief Rabbi’s string of Chanukah engagements this week was an appearance at the Jewish community’s annual public celebration honouring the Festival of Lights, ‘Chanukah in the Square.’ Chief Rabbi Mirvis addressed thousands of Londoners from both the Jewish Read more... -
Chanukah: Chief Rabbi lights up heart of Jewish Community
Last night the Chief Rabbi lit Chanukiot in both Westminster and Whitehall for the fourth night of Chanukah. Jewish community leaders came out in force for the Board of Deputies’ annual Chanukah lighting in the House of Commons, gathering around Read more... -
Chanukah: Chief Rabbi kindles festive spirit at care home
For the third night of Chanukah, the Chief Rabbi was warmly received by residents, families and staff at The Sidney and Ruza Last Foundation, also known as SAGE Care Home. Elderly members of the Jewish community benefitted from the chance Read more... -
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...
