Members of local faith groups took part in a Newcastle upon Tyne vigil for those murdered in the Christchurch mosque shootings. Brenda Dinsdale, joint President of the Representative Council of North East Jewry, and Honorary Life President of Newcastle Reform…
Members of Mosaic Jewish Community hosted a fundraising Comic Relief evening with food, games and good conversation followed by the erev Shabbat service, all in aid of contributing to Red Nose Day. Over…
Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, visited the Bradford Synagogue on Thursday 14 March where he described the shul's interfaith work as 'fantastic'. It is believed that the royal visit is a first for a synagogue in the north of…
On the evening of Tuesday 26 February 2019, Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue (EHRS) celebrated in style members of their community who make extraordinary contributions to society at the first ever EHRS Awards. Jonny Benjamin MBE was recognised for his…
SWESRS - South West Essex & Settlement Reform Synagogue invited over 1,000 children from primary and secondary schools in Redbridge and Barking and Dagenham to take part in a special programme linked to Holocaust Memorial Day. The programme was aimed…
Charlie Hall, Chief Constable of Hertfordshire was guest of honour at a special chavurah supper at Radlett Reform Synagogue. Accompanying him were Clare Smith, Chief Inspector of Hertsmere and other senior uniform and CID officers. The occasion marked the recent…
Two hundred guests gathered at the Courtside Restaurant of Wimbledon's All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in early February to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of The Wimbledon Synagogue. They were entertained by actor and comedian John…
What’s the best way to enjoy your ‘five a day’? The answer is to be at the Newcastle Reform Synagogue Tu BiShvat Seder, as Brenda Dinsdale explains. Over 30 people, old and young, attended this special service and meal led…
Two Holocaust survivors, Renee Salt and Harry Olmer, spoke movingly about their ordeals to a hushed audience of over 100 local students at a Holocaust Memorial Day event hosted by Mosaic Jewish Community on 30 January as Jane Harrison explains. Holocaust…
The discussion panel at Kol Chai’s ‘Mental Health Awareness Shabbat & Brunch’ attracted a wide cross section of ages and questions from the Hatch End Reform Community. As part of Reform Judaism's Communities that Care Initiative on mental health, Kol…