14 October 2026 – 3 Heshvan 5787 | Torah Commentary
Parashat Noach: May you be like Nimrod As families in our community gather on Shabbat, some have the lovely tradition – just after the candles are lit – of blessing the children. With hands laid on their heads, some parents will their daughters to be like the complex...
16 September 2026 – 5 Tishri 5787 | Festivals, In the Media, News
Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers of Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue appeared on BBC One’s Sunday Morning Live to speak about Rosh Hashanah and the meaning of this special time in the Jewish calendar. Rabbi Debbie explained how Rosh Hashanah gives Jews around the world an...
26 July 2026 – 12 Av 5786 | Communities, News
The Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue Peace Garden and Jacob’s Calm Sensory Corner were officially dedicated by the shul’s Rabbi Jordan Helfman with a special ceremony attended by members, local dignitaries and representatives of many faiths. The Peace Garden was the idea of...
28 May 2026 – 12 Sivan 5786 | Events, Israel, News, Progressive Co-Leads, Progressive Judaism
We are delighted to announce a special online event, in collaboration with Arzenu, on Wednesday 10 June to discuss The Movement for Progressive Judaism’s first book – Progressive Judaism, Zionism and the State of Israel. Rabbi Josh Levy (MPJ Co-Lead), Rabbi Charley...
25 March 2026 – 7 Nisan 5786 | Festivals, Torah Commentary
As we each prepare for our seder, there is one thing they will likely all have in common – bowls smeared yellow with the discarded egg-yolks that the children refuse to even try. I am honoured each year to attend a seder at our local Jewish community school, Clore...
