Communities
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CCE Spring 2017 Report: Two years on
Since its inception two years ago, the Centre for Community Excellence (formerly Centre for Rabbinic Excellence) has evolved into an invaluable hub for sharing best practice, sourcing creative ideas for programming and events and accessing funding that can transform innovative Read more... -
A pub quiz with a difference
Event Bushey’s ‘next generation’ were invited to get to know their new Rabbi and Rebbetzen in a relaxed and fun environment with a quiz at their local pub. Rabbi and Rebbetzen Feldman were on hand to chat with attendees, who Read more... -
The Great Get Together comes to Muswell Hill
Event One year on from the tragic passing of MP Jo Cox, communities across the UK joined together for ‘The Great Get Together’ – a nationwide celebration of shared values spearheaded by the Jo Cox Foundation. Following a call to Read more... -
Bristol hears from Raid on Entebbe Commando
Event In a promising start to their growing social events programming, the Bristol community hosted Major Rami Sherman, an IDF commando who was instrumental in ensuring the success of the historic mission to rescue hostages from Entebbe airport. He spoke Read more... -
Radlett Residential Shabbaton
Event A full Shabbat experience was laid on for Radlett members at the Oxford Belfry Hotel, drawing glowing feedback from those involved. Participants were inspired to think more deeply about certain aspects of Judaism by various shiurim delivered across the Read more... -
Valerie Mirvis invests in UK Rebbetzens with trip to Rome
In a rare and invaluable opportunity for Rebbetzens based across the UK, 40 ladies travelled to Rome from as far afield as Cardiff, Newcastle and Liverpool to participate in a 2-day leadership development trip that aimed to supercharge British communities Read more... -
A groundbreaking education series for the women of Cockfosters
Programme What began as a trial series of 4 talks for women in the Cockfosters community soon extended way beyond that in response to demand. The fortnightly talks, which discuss themes around family and other topical issues from a Jewish Read more... -
Leeds-Cambridge Jewish Initiative remembers fallen soldiers
Event The warm relationship between the Leeds and Cambridge Jewish communities was strengthened further by a special memorial service to recognise the contribution of American Jewish serviceman during World War II. Members of the Cambridge & District Jewish Community and Read more... -
Birmingham community spends Lag B’Omer in Blackpool
Event Responding to the custom to make trips on the day of Lag B’Omer, the Singers Hill community set off on a coach trip to Blackpool for a day of socialising and sightseeing. Led by Rabbi Jacobs and his family, Read more... -
Chief Rabbi backs The Great Get Together
On 17th and 18th June this year, The #GreatGetTogether, in memory of Jo Cox MP, will look to celebrate the values that the British people share in common. These values will be expressed through events throughout the country, at which Read more...
