West London Synagogue today announced that Rabbi Helen Freeman and Rabbi David Mitchell will be appointed Co-Senior Rabbis on 31 March 2020, when Rabbi Julia Neuberger retires as Senior Rabbi. This joint appointment reflects West London Synagogue’s rich history and…
Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism are pleased to offer this exciting new training to help our communities ensure best safeguarding practices for both adults and youth. We will be discussing policy development and safeguarding strategy. Sessions have taken place in…
Southend and District Reform Synagogue celebrated Simchat Torah, with the traditional parading of Sefer Torah scrolls, while joyously dancing and singing Hebrew songs. The service was led by Rabbi Warren Elf, who bestowed the honours of Chatan Torah and Kallat…
Over 100 members, past and present, joined forces to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Mosaic Reform, formerly Middlesex New Synagogue. Photos of events over the years, including rabbis, weddings and founders, lined the walls of the synagogue in Bessborough Road…
Considering Conversion? Friday, 8 November 2019 6.45 PM MUSICAL FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICE AND BRING AND SHARE SUPPER Want an opportunity to think about becoming Jewish by choice? Join us for a relaxed Erev Shabbat Service in the company of Sha’arei Tsedek…
Children at Kol Chai, Hatch End Reform Community gather around Rabbi Naomi for Lulav training, after helping to build and decorate the slightly damp but very attractive Succah. The eye catching chocolate cake, probably a strong motivator, was the top…
This year's World Transplant Games took place in Gateshead and Newcastle. Newcastle Reform Synagogue (NRS) were delighted that Nadia Stock, who received a bone marrow transplant 16 years ago, is one of the competitors. Nadia’s parents, Lisa and Paul, suggested…
The first of Elul is the Jewish new year for animals, according to Mishnah Rosh Hashanah 1:1. In Temple times it was the time that tithes should be calculated on flocks and herds. Just as Tu B’Shevat, the time for…
On Sunday 18 August, 26 babies and toddlers from 15 families came to Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue for our first “Tea and Tots” event. This event is part of the synagogue’s commitment to young families, for the past two…
On 21 July, the Social Action Group of Newcastle Reform Synagogue (NRS) held a brunch in support of cyclists linked to Freedom from Torture, as Alison Cookson explains. Freedom from Torture provides medical and psychological care for survivors of torture…