CCE Case Studies
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CCE Spring 2017 Report: Two years on
Since its inception two years ago, the Centre for Community Excellence (formerly Centre for Rabbinic Excellence) has evolved into an invaluable hub for sharing best practice, sourcing creative ideas for programming and events and accessing funding that can transform innovative Read more... -
A pub quiz with a difference
Event Bushey’s ‘next generation’ were invited to get to know their new Rabbi and Rebbetzen in a relaxed and fun environment with a quiz at their local pub. Rabbi and Rebbetzen Feldman were on hand to chat with attendees, who Read more... -
The Great Get Together comes to Muswell Hill
Event One year on from the tragic passing of MP Jo Cox, communities across the UK joined together for ‘The Great Get Together’ – a nationwide celebration of shared values spearheaded by the Jo Cox Foundation. Following a call to Read more... -
Bristol hears from Raid on Entebbe Commando
Event In a promising start to their growing social events programming, the Bristol community hosted Major Rami Sherman, an IDF commando who was instrumental in ensuring the success of the historic mission to rescue hostages from Entebbe airport. He spoke Read more... -
Radlett Residential Shabbaton
Event A full Shabbat experience was laid on for Radlett members at the Oxford Belfry Hotel, drawing glowing feedback from those involved. Participants were inspired to think more deeply about certain aspects of Judaism by various shiurim delivered across the Read more... -
A groundbreaking education series for the women of Cockfosters
Programme What began as a trial series of 4 talks for women in the Cockfosters community soon extended way beyond that in response to demand. The fortnightly talks, which discuss themes around family and other topical issues from a Jewish Read more... -
Leeds-Cambridge Jewish Initiative remembers fallen soldiers
Event The warm relationship between the Leeds and Cambridge Jewish communities was strengthened further by a special memorial service to recognise the contribution of American Jewish serviceman during World War II. Members of the Cambridge & District Jewish Community and Read more... -
Birmingham community spends Lag B’Omer in Blackpool
Event Responding to the custom to make trips on the day of Lag B’Omer, the Singers Hill community set off on a coach trip to Blackpool for a day of socialising and sightseeing. Led by Rabbi Jacobs and his family, Read more... -
Purim Party at Belmont United
Event Everyone turned out in their best fancy dress for a day of Purim celebrations at Belmont shul, where the entertainment was totally novel – a digital portrait artist. Attendees, who also got the chance to hear the Megillah in Read more... -
Pinner-Norwich Twinning Weekend
Event Pinner United and Norwich Hebrew Congregation continued to reap the fruits of their twinning labours as the two communities spent another Shabbat together. As well as some highly enjoyable joint services and meals, other highlights included insightful Divrei Torahs Read more...
