8 October 2026 – 27 Tishri 5787 | Communities, In Memory, News, Progressive Judaism
Members of all three Manchester Progressive Synagogues – Menorah, Manchester Reform and Sha’arei Shalom – united at Menorah for a special commemoration marking the anniversary of the attacks of 7 October 2023. Rabbi Kath Vardi of Menorah Synagogue led the deeply...
29 June 2026 – 14 Tammuz 5786 | Communities, LGBTQI+, News
Members of Menorah Synagogue were delighted to welcome Ariel Chapman, Executive Director of Keshet UK, to their inaugural Pride Shabbat. The service incorporated contemporary liturgical and musical elements throughout, and Ariel delivered the sermon. Menorah’s Rabbi...
12 June 2026 – 27 Sivan 5786 | Communities, Israel, News, Progressive Co-Leads
Representatives of Manchester’s Progressive Jewish communities met with senior figures from the Israeli Embassy during a special visit hosted by Menorah Synagogue. Daniela Grudsky, Chargé d’Affaires, and Efrat Perri, Director of Public Diplomacy, met with...
23 April 2026 – 6 Iyyar 5786 | Communities, Festivals, Israel, News
More than 40 people attended a thoughtful and moving Yom HaZikaron service at Menorah Synagogue. The evening included beautifully sung psalms and contemporary songs, prayers, poetry and readings from key parts of the Declaration of Independence of the State of Israel....
21 January 2026 – 3 Shevat 5786 | Communities, News, Rabbis and Cantors
Menorah Synagogue marked a significant milestone with the induction of its new minister, Rabbi Kath Vardi. A special induction service was led by Rabbi Josh Levy, Co-Lead of The Movement for Progressive Judaism, together with Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen. There was a...
