Communities
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Enfield and Winchmore Hill: Musical Melava Malka
Event Melava Malka with music and magic. Objectives To further the spirit of community and enable members to enjoy an affordable event. To celebrate our relationship with the United Synagogue at our first Melava Malka since becoming full members. Evaluation Read more... -
Cardiff: A dose of Shabbat Ruach
Event Cardiff congregants packed out their shul hall for a full Shabbat experience, backed by the CRE funding that has allowed ruach-filled services and communal meals to become a regular fixture. Two thought-provoking speakers – from charity ‘Race Equality First’ Read more... -
Statement: ‘We are obliged to protect our children’
Further to his statement on The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Australia, the Chief Rabbi makes clear that such crimes must also be challenged in the UK. He reiterates the long-standing position of his Office Read more... -
Birmingham Central: Ladies trip to Jewish London
Event Ladies day trip to Jewish London. Objectives To encourage women’s participation in all aspects of Shul life and provide the opportunity for them to become a more cohesive and valued group. Evaluation from event organiser, Deborah Clements “Our trip Read more... -
Statement: ‘It is a legal, moral and religious imperative to report abuse’
In a response to findings by the Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, which convened in light of the discovery of grave abuses against minors within the Melbourne and Sydney communities, the Chief Rabbi condemns the Read more... -
Chief Rabbi’s statement on Copenhagen Attack
The Chief Rabbi issues a strong condemnation of the terrorist attacks that have sown fear and despair in Copenhagen, drawing a parallel with the carnage in Paris last month and urging society not to be cowed by terror. “I am Read more... -
Chief Rabbi is keynote speaker at Muslim Council dinner
The Chief Rabbi had the privilege of being the Guest of Honour at a dinner given by the Muslim Council of Wales, using his status as a keynote speaker to address the universal religious virtues to which all people of Read more... -
Chief Rabbi receives honour from Barnet Council
In an official ceremony attended by numerous MPs, the Mayor of Barnet and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers, the Chief Rabbi had conferred upon him the Freedom of the London Borough of Barnet. Chief Rabbi Mirvis Read more... -
Hendon: Mitzvot education day
Event A multi-station event on the Shul premises giving the participants a hands on experience of many exciting and fun Mitzvot. Objectives To increase awareness and understanding of key Mitzvot; to provide a positive Jewish experience for our community and Read more... -
Birmingham Central: Exploring Jewish History Weekend
Objectives To improve the community’s understanding of the history of the Jewish people and their heritage. Evaluation from President Geoffrey Clements “Ronnie Halibard is a superb educator and over the weekend reached out to 130 people (including 30 students). His Read more...
