Communities
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Rebbetzens initiative ‘carves out a dedicated space for inspirational women’
Learning how to manage competing priorities and understanding the complex process of resolving cases of Get refusal were top of the agenda at the latest Investing in Rebbetzens seminar last Sunday, led by Valerie Mirvis. A fresh and interactive programme Read more... -
Torah restoration weekend celebrates Garnethill’s rich heritage
Event Synagogue members and the wider community were given an insight into what makes a Torah kosher and what Torah restoration entails during a special weekend of events at Garnethill Synagogue. With two Sefers being restored, the Executive wanted their Read more... -
New West End’s perfect ShabbatUK combination – a sushi Friday night and comedy!
Event With an aim of reaching both regular members and less frequent shul-goers, New West End put together a novel ShabbatUK programme that featured sushi, a sought-after speaker and a Seudah Shlishit joint with Central Shul. The programme kicked off Read more... -
Community meals and high-profile speakers for Alei Tzion’s ShabbatUK
Event There was something for everyone at Alei Tzion’s ShabbatUK, which offered a community lunch at Shul, stellar speakers and a more informal Friday night dining initiative known as ‘Come Dine with Alei’. This placed the emphasis on coming together Read more... -
Spoken word artist entertains Barnet for ShabbatUK
Event Hundreds of people had the chance to be entertained and inspired by the talented American spoken word artist Ari Lesser, who educated crowds throughout Barnet’s ShabbatUK – at the community Challah Make, during davening on Friday night, at Friday Read more... -
Lectures in living rooms for Stanmore’s Pre-ShabbatUK Challenge
Event Building on the success of a similar format last year, Stanmore & Canon’s Park this year joined with Bushey Synagogue to run the ‘Pre-ShabbatUK Rent a Crowd challenge’, which aims to build engagement and excitement ahead of ShabbatUK by Read more... -
Bristol cooks up Sephardi recipes ahead of Rosh Hashana
Event By way of appealing to both regular and less frequent shul-goers, Bristol Hebrew Congregation invited Jewish professional chef Denise Phillips to give a culinary workshop that showcased traditional Sephardi recipes for Rosh Hashana. Participants were given an insight into Read more... -
World Jewish Relief brings Archives project to Bushey for Tisha B’Av
Event Bushey synagogue hosted a Tisha B’Av programme with a difference as they invited in World Jewish Relief to deliver a fascinating presentation about their refugee archives and their work reconnecting people with their family history. The session was open Read more... -
Cardiff goes tropical for Jungle-themed Purim
Event Purim in Cardiff took on a rather exotic flavour as the shul hall was bedecked in tropical foliage and Rabbi Rose dressed up as a quintessential English explorer to lead his flock of animal-suited members in celebrating a jungle-themed Read more... -
Bushey sees Stars & Stripes for July 4th celebrations
Event Following on from various other community events and in honour of their newly appointed American Rabbi – Rabbi Feldman – the Bushey community celebrated American Independence Day in style with a sumptuous three-course meal and entertainment from a band. Read more...
