Communities
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Residential Shabbaton for Meade Hill Shul members
Event Meade Hill members enjoyed a residential Shabbaton in Llandudno, culminating in a wonderful musical Melava Malka. The aim was to strengthen bonds amongst new young members and existing ones. Evaluation from Rebbetzen Esti Prijs: “New friendships were made, and Read more... -
Iron Dome Scientist Talks Science and Torah for Stanmore Shabbat
Event The Stanmore and Canons Park community were given unique insights into the cutting-edge technology behind Israel’s renowned Iron Dome defence system by one of the scientists who created it, over the course of a Shabbat. Ari Sacher added a Read more... -
The Wellbeing of LGBT+ Pupils: A Guide for Orthodox Jewish Schools
Guide for Orthodox Jewish schools on the welfare of LGBT+ pupils. For many months, together with KeshetUK, the Chief Rabbi has been working to produce this unique and essential guide. Entitled “The Wellbeing of LGBT+ Pupils: A Guide for Orthodox 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... -
A Twinned Shabbat: Birmingham & Bournemouth
Event Plans are already in the works for another joint Shabbaton after a highly successful visit to Bournemouth by the Singers Hill (Birmingham Hebrew Congregation) community. The Birmingham contingent had plenty of opportunities to get to know their twin community, Read more... -
President of Yeshiva University and celebrated MK lead programme at Chief Rabbi’s Conference
The Chief Rabbi welcomed 120 Rabbanim and Rebbetzens to his annual conference ahead of the Yamim Noraim (High Holy Days) last week, for two days of inspiring lectures and workshops led by leading halachic authorities from around the world. Keynote Read more... -
‘Dreams of a Nation’ concert wows Bushey community
Event A highly creative celebration of Israel’s 70th year came to Bushey United Synagogue in the form of Mizrachi UK’s touring concert, Dreams of a Nation. The story of Israel’s foundation was told in a unique combination of song, audio-visual Read more... -
Valerie Mirvis leads UK Rebbetzens on third inspirational trip to Europe
A delegation of UK Rebbetzens led by Valerie Mirvis have returned to their communities feeling inspired, energised and valued following an immersive two-day study and leadership trip to Vienna. The trip, which was the latest opportunity offered by Valerie Mirvis’ Read more... -
Fresh ideas top the agenda at Regional Community Leaders Conference 2018
Planning for the future and embracing innovation were the key themes of the latest Regional Community Leaders Conference, staged by the Centre for Community Excellence department of the Office of the Chief Rabbi. The significant event took place at UHC Read more... -
South Hampstead’s Israel 70 Festival features something for everyone
Event There was something for everyone at South Hampstead’s landmark Israel 70 Festival, as members and non-members alike were welcomed in to enjoy a varied programme that included a live book review, an Israeli dance workshop, a hands-on Israeli cooking Read more...
