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School Visits
Through the work of the School Visits Team, our Synagogue provides an educational resource to the outside world. Our team of volunteers (currently 12 of us) welcome children and their teachers from schools in South London and the southern Home Counties, helping to bring their learning about Judaism in school RE lessons to life and to extend and reinforce their understanding and knowledge. As well as learning about the distinctive features of a synagogue, our visitors will learn some key ideas about Judaism and the Jewish way of life. We are also able to offer schools from further away a video based “virtual” synagogue visit. Although we are called the…
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Holding Multiple Truth
Live Stream: Thank you for joining us at The Wimbledon Synagogue for an evening of open, honest discussion about the complexities of Israel, Zionism, and the Diaspora. On 13 June at 7:00 PM, we welcomed three contributors to the newly published book Progressive Judaism, Zionism and the State of Israel. Rabbi Josh Levy, Rebecca Singerman-Knight, and Rabbi Adrian Schell read from their essays and shared the insights that shaped their writing. The evening offered an opportunity to hear perspectives rooted in Jewish text, pastoral experience, and community leadership. To order the book (paperback or kindle): https://amzn.eu/d/0aXIekux To make a donation: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donation-form/holding-multiple-truth-thank-you-for-your-donation THANK YOU
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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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Hanukkah 2025/5786
How to Light a Hanukkiah Lighting the Hanukkiah (Hanukkah menorah) is a beautiful mitzvah that brings light into our homes and reminds us of the miracles of Hanukkah. Here’s a simple guide to follow: Preparation: Steps to Light the Hanukkiah: Calendar for Hanukkah 5784 (2024): Night of Hanukkah Evening of Candles to Light First Night Sunday (December 14, 2025) 1 Second Night Monday (December 15, 2025) 2 Third Night Tuesday (December 16, 2025) 3 Fourth Night Wednesday (December 17, 2025) 4 Fifth Night Thursday (December 18, 2025) 5 Sixth Night Friday (December 19, 2025) 6 Seventh Night Saturday (December 20, 2025) 7 Eighth Night Sunday (December 21, 2025) 8 Additional…
