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...
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...
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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...
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Celebration of Israel often provides an access point for those who are less affiliated to their local shul, as well as those who are, so it is good news that the South Manchester cross-communal Yom Read more...
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The importance of Holocaust education was reaffirmed for members of Bushey’s SAGE group during a sombre trip to the Beth Shalom National Holocaust Centre and Museum in Nottingham. The group, which comprises retired and semi-retired members of the community Read more...
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A cluster of Hertfordshire synagogues pooled their creative ideas and enthusiasm for Jewish life to stage Encounters 18, an inspirational day that provided a range of Jewish learning opportunities and plenty of time for forming cross-communal bonds. Attendees travelled Read more...
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The Bushey community couldn’t fault their evening with Edwin Shuker, the Jewish philanthropist, Board of Deputies Vice-President and documentary filmmaker, whose film ‘Remembering Baghdad’ was the focus of an enlightening and educational evening for the congregation. After a screening Read more...
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As part of Hampstead’s 125th Anniversary celebrations, the community joined with Mizrachi UK to host the Spirit of Hampstead Festival. The Festival consisted of a full day’s programming that combined Jewish themes and textual learning with sessions featuring prominent Read more...
Over 120 members of regional Chevrot Kadisha came together for the first time last Sunday at an unprecedented seminar dedicated to providing practical training in the preparation of a Jewish person for burial (Tahara). Demonstrations for both male and female Read more...
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To build excitement ahead of Purim, Luton invited Rebbetzen Vogel of Ealing to run a Hamantaschen-baking workshop that not only taught its members how to make the traditional Purim treats, but also explored the various symbolic associations that the Read more...
