Pesach appeals get off to a cracking start
Pesach is a time of change and a time of giving, when charities launch appeals to help those most in need. Thus it is...
TWO-STATE SOLUTION DEBATE
Opinion was divided at the Ner Yisrael Synagogue debate on Sunday over whether a two-state solution is the acceptable and only way forward for...
Barnet Synagogue Honours Rabbi
On Saturday 25 March, Barnet Synagogue hosted a celebratory Shabbat to celebrate 10 years of Rabbi and Naomi Lerer as Rabbi and Rebbitzen.
The synagogue...
Young people put on alert over domestic abuse
By Naomi Frankel
The message from Jewish Women’s Aid (JWA) was emblazoned loud and clear. The launch of Safer Dating for young men and women...
Klezmer concert
Naomi Frankel
Hampstead Synagogue held a fundraiser on Sunday night to launch their 125 year Anniversary celebrations. “Troika,” the Klezmer Hot Club performed brilliantly to...
Charity on a plate
By Leon Symons
Fundraising and food go almost hand in hand. So a pop-up restaurant where part of every diner’s bill goes to charity combines...
Leeds inter-shul event
By David Saffer
ORTHODOX synagogues in Leeds organised a joint programme of events for the first time to celebrate Purim.
Hundreds of people attended activities at...
Shenley congregants planning for a long innings
BY DAVID SAFFER
W.G. Grace and Brian Lara are two of the greatest batsman to score centuries for England and the West Indies respectively, while...
Purim Zumba – Fun at Jewish Care
Purim Zumba-fun at Jewish Care
This week, saw 100s of children from schools and cheders celebrating Purim whilst supporting Jewish Care. Over 750 children from...
If you want a good read, go to Leeds
David Saffer
Comedy and sport marked the start of the second Leeds Jewish Literary Festival last week. Award-winning sports journalist Anthony Clavane and comedian Ashley...