From The Rabbi
Rabbi's stuff from Kehillah
-
Student Tickets / Progressive Judaism High Holy Days ticket scheme
Student Tickets / Progressive Judaism High Holy Days ticket scheme Our Progressive Judaism High Holy Days ticket scheme for those aged 18-26 – operating across all Progressive (Liberal/Reform) synagogues – gives students and young adults the opportunity to find Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services near them. Please click here for the registration form, and fill out one form for each person who is requesting a free ticket (deadline 9 am on Friday, 5 September). In addition, people (of any age) who are already members of a Progressive synagogue and would like to attend High Holy Days services in a different Progressive community have the opportunity to do so. If…
-
Shavuot 5785 – A Celebration of Revelation and Community
This Shavuot, we’re coming together in joy and learning with our sister congregations in Kingston (KLS) and Weybridge (NWSS) for celebration, discovery and tradition. Sunday 1 June, 8.00pm – 4.00am at Kingston Liberal SynagogueTikkun Leil Shavuot – A Night of Revelation Prepare for a night unlike any other: thought-provoking study sessions, music, art, dance, delicious food, and a legendary cheesecake competition (entries welcome!). Each hour will bring something new – insights, surprises, and soulful energy to carry us through the night. Rabbi Adrian will be leading the first session of the evening, starting the journey of embracing revelation. Monday 2 June, 10.30am at Wimbledon SynagogueShavuot Festival Morning Service with Yizkor Join…
-
Counting the Omer
Starting on the second night of Pesach, we begin a beautiful and ancient tradition — counting the Omer. Each evening, as the sun sets, we take a moment to pause, reflect, and count our way towards Shavuot. It’s like a gentle rhythm carrying us from the story of our liberation to the giving of the Torah. To make it easy and meaningful, we’ve put together a helpful leaflet with the full calendar, blessings, and nightly numbers — ready to guide you through each step of the journey. You can pick up a copy in the Shul or download it below. Whether you’ve counted before or this is your first time,…
-
Yom HaShoah event at the Wimbledon Synagogue
Wimbledon, 6.5.2024 – The Wimbledon Synagogue solemnly marked Yom HaShoah with a memorial service that drew a significant number of attendees from the community and beyond. The service was dedicated to remembering the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and honouring the survivors and their legacies. Guest speaker, Mr. David Wirth, delivered a poignant narrative of resilience and hope as he recounted the harrowing stories of his parents’ survival during one of history’s darkest times. His testimony served as a powerful reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust and the importance of keeping these memories alive for future generations. The service was graced by the presence of notable public…