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Wimbledon Synagogue Hosts Inclusive Passover Seder, Promoting Unity and Education
Wimbledon – 26/04/2024 – The Wimbledon Synagogue fostered a spirit of community and understanding by hosting an open Passover Seder for 100 guests from diverse faiths and backgrounds across Southwest London. Led by Rabbi Adrian Schell, the Seder offered a platform for education and shared experience. Rabbi Schell’s explanations illuminated the significance of passing down knowledge to future generations, emphasising the importance of unity and the pursuit of a world free from discrimination. The evening underscored the shared goal of recognising human dignity and creating understanding between communities. It provided a space for hope and solidarity, with a particular focus on peace for Ukraine and the Middle East. A Diverse…
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Pesach Haggadah Supplement
A different seder! Every year, on this night that is different from all the others, we ask our children to sing Mah Nishtanah Ha Laila Haze. However, this year, we are faced with the realisation that a lot has changed in the past year, particularly with regard to October 7th, and that this year’s sederim at home and in the synagogue will take place in a very different setting. We remember! Passover is our celebration of redemption. We remember that in ancient Egypt, we were slaves; we celebrate our miraculous exodus and freedom. We raise each of the four cups of wine to acknowledge the joy we feel that we…
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Counting the Omer
Beginning with the second night of Pesach we count the Omer until we arrive in our calendar at Shavuot. To help you with the counting, we have prepared a leaflet for you with a calendar, the blessings, and the numbers (download link below and available in the Shul). Traditionally, the Omer is counted in the evening, after sunset. Chag Sameach The Jewish calendar is big on time and, in most cases, follows a natural pattern, such as the moon, the sun, and/or the seasons. However, Shabbat comes every week, whether or not Friday night feels like a Tuesday or a Thursday or if we are in summer or winter. Something I learned…
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Adopt a Hostage: Segev Kalfon
Our community has joined the BOD initiative to “Adopt a Hostage.” Below you will find some information about Segev Kalfon, for whom we will reserve a chair in our synagogue until his safe return home. #BringThemHomeNow Segev Kalfon In the heart of a bustling music festival, tragedy struck. On October 7, 2023, the Supernova desert rave turned into a nightmare for 26-year-old Segev Kalfon. As the beat of the music pulsed through the crowd, Hamas terrorists descended upon the revellers, leaving chaos and devastation in their wake. Segev attempted to flee, but fate intervened. The terrorists spotted him, and in that fateful moment, Segev became a hostage. His last communication…
