From The Rabbi
Rabbi's stuff from Kehillah
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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,…
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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…
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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…
