Communities
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Amsterdam Jewish community hosts Chief Rabbi
The Chief Rabbi and Valerie have concluded a memorable visit to the Jewish community of Amsterdam. They met with the Rabbinic and lay leaders of Dutch Jewry as well as school children, teaching staff, students and members of Youth Movements. Read more... -
Belmont: First Night Communal Seder
Event Participants in Belmont’s first night communal seder relived the story of Pesach with a colourful educational programme that used costumes, puppets and props to bring The Ten Plagues and much else to life. Coming together with the ‘Belmont family’ Read more... -
Sheffield community welcomes Chief Rabbi to their Shul
The Sheffield Jewish community turned out in force for a memorable visit by Chief Rabbi Mirvis. The Chief Rabbi first delivered an address to the community in the Synagogue, following which he answered many great questions from the attendees. Everyone Read more... -
South Manchester: Pre-Pesach Matzah Making
Event There was great excitement in the build-up to the Matzah-baking session organised by South Manchester Hebrew Congregation for a group of men and boys. After attending a Shiur to learn about the Halacha surrounding this mitzvah, the group visited Read more... -
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... -
Chief Rabbi at Benedict XVI Lecture: minorities need to ‘integrate, not assimilate’
Last night the Chief Rabbi participated in the annual Benedict XVI lecture, which this year assumed the format of a panel discussion between faith leaders and took as its theme ‘Living as a Creative Minority in the UK.’ Considering how Read more...