Communities
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ShabbatUK 2016
ShabbatUK 2016 might have come and gone but the effects of this wonderful weekend will be long-lasting. Over the weekend of the 11th/12th November, British Jewry came together to celebrate the third annual ShabbatUK. Thousands of people across the country Read more... -
Chief Rabbi joins thousands at Limmud 2016
On Monday 26th December, the Chief Rabbi joined 3,000 other participants at Pendigo Lake, Birmingham, for the Limmud Conference 2016, where he met with participants and spoke at two sessions. In a twist on the classic format, the Chief Rabbi Read more... -
The Chief Rabbi and the Archbishop of Canterbury launch the ‘In Good Faith’ Initiative
On Monday 14th November, the ‘In Good Faith’ initiative was launched at Lambeth Palace. More than seventy Rabbis and Priests from around the UK have gathered in London for an historic day of dialogue. “In Good Faith” was created by Read more... -
ShabbatUK @Ahavas Yisrael
Event One of Edgware’s youngest communities certainly created a memorable ShabbatUK programme with an array of unique events and activities throughout the weekend. Their Challah Make brought together two different communities as members joined Langdon service users to knead challah, Read more... -
ShabbatUK @ Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue
Event Inspiring the youngest contingent of the shul membership was a recurring theme of HGSS’ ShabbatUK bonanza, which featured a huge marquee decked out as Abraham and Sarah’s tent, world-class speakers and manifold communal meals that buzzed with ruach. An Read more... -
ShabbatUK @Yeshurun Manchester
Event Yeshurun had planned for a bigger ShabbatUK than ever, but it was even more popular than they expected, with the hired marquee having to be twice extended to accommodate all the punters. Young people made up almost a quarter Read more... -
ShabbatUK @Northwood
Event ShabbatUK in Northwood was a truly intergenerational event with a brilliant atmosphere and more participants than ever, as members flocked to enjoy explanatory services, communal meals and the scholarly input of both Rabbi Zerbib and visiting Rabbi Shisler, who Read more... -
ShabbatUK @Sutton
Event Community members jumped at an opportunity to establish stronger bonds with other local Jews at Sutton Shul’s well-attended ShabbatUK Friday night service and dinner. A warm, welcoming atmosphere ensured that everyone was relaxed at the traditional dinner, which allowed Read more... -
ShabbatUK @MuswellHill
Event The Muswell Hill community welcomed service users from the special needs charity Kisharon, along with their families and carers, to partake in their full ShabbatUK programme, which attracted 230 participants. This begun early in the week with a ‘Challah Read more... -
ShabbatUK @Kenton
Event ShabbatUK at Kenton comprised a good balance of learning and socialising, thanks to the contributions of guest speaker Rabbi Michael Pollak, who was warmly received, and the communal lunch that brought members together. Rabbi Pollak led a learning session Read more...
