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Friday, 5 November, 19:00-20:30Kabbalat Shabbat Saturday, 6 November, 10:30-12:00Shabbat Morning ServiceBat Mitzvah of Emilia Rozasfollowed by Rabbi’s Shiur: 13:00-15:00 Torah Weekly PortionTol’dotתּוֹלְדֹתThe Generations [of Isaac]Genesis 25:19−28:9Summary Rebekah has twins, Esau and Jacob. (25:19-26) Esau gives Jacob his birthright in exchange for some stew. (25:27-34) King Abimelech is led to think that Rebekah is Isaac’s sister andContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Friday, 29 October, 19:00-20:30Kabbalat Shabbat Torah Weekly PortionChayei Sarahחַיֵּי שָׂרָהThe Life of SarahGenesis 23:1−25:18Summary Abraham purchases the cave of Machpelah in order to bury his wife Sarah. (23:1-20) Abraham sends his servant to find a bride for Isaac. (24:1-9) Rebekah shows her kindness by offering to draw water for the servant’s camels at the well.Continue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Friday, 22 October, 14:30-18:30 Meetings with Rabbi AlexanderPlease, email the Rabbi to book an appointment. Friday, 22 October, 19:00-20:30Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Alexander Saturday, 23 October, 10:30-12:30Talmud TorahGroup 1 with Anastasia & Group 2 with Rabbi Alexander Saturday, 23 October, 17:00-18:30Shabbat Afternoon Service with Rabbi Alexander followed by a reception on the occasion of welcoming Moritz Schneider-Grodensky into ourContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Friday, 15 October, 19:00-20:30 (zoom) Kabbalat ShabbatPotluck dinnerBring a vegetarian dish/salad to share. Please register by 13 October (via email) so that we could estimate the number of people coming. Dîner de partage   Apporter un plat végétarien à partager. Merci de vous enregistrer d’ici le 13 octobre (par courriel) pour que nous sachions combien de personnes viennent.Continue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Friday, 8 October, 19:00-20:30 (zoom) Kabbalat Shabbat Torah Weekly PortionNoach – NoahGenesis 6:9-11:32 Summary God decides to cause a flood that will destroy the world, sparing only Noah’s family and the animals that Noah gathers together on the ark. (6:9-8:22) Life starts over again after the Flood. The Noahide Commandments are listed, and God uses aContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Dear members,Following our Sukkot celebrations, we head straight into Simchat Torah! Due to the pandemic we have decided not to organise services in our synagogue this year, but to join other communities in their celebrations. For English services, we can recommend Finchley Reform Synagogue in London (both Monday evening and Tuesday morning) – sign upContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Friday, 24 September, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)Kabbalat Shabbat – 5th Day of Sukkot Sunday, 26 September, 16:00-19:00 (zoom)Sukkot CelebrationAnticipation of Simchat TorahCommunity Potluck Dinner BBQ Please register by 23 September and tell us whether you want a vegetarian or meat option. The BBQ will be for free. Bring a salad to share. There will also be activitiesContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Dear friends, Yom Kippur starts Wednesday evening. We remind you that only those who have registered to the High Holidays will be admitted to our services. You will need to prove your CovidCheck status if you come in person. If you join on Zoom and you are not a member, please register as well. OnlyContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”

Friday, 3 September, 19:00-20:30 (zoom)Kabbalat ShabbatJahrzeit:– Michel Sopher, Grand Rabbi of Luxembourg (4 Elul-12 Aug),– Charles Lehrmann, Grand Rabbi of Luxembourg (23 Elul-31 Aug) Torah Weekly PortionNitzavimYou Stand [This Day]Deuteronomy 29:9–30:20Summary Moses tells the assembled people that God’s covenant speaks to them and to all of the generations who will follow. (29:9–14) God warns theContinue reading “This Week in Our Community”