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Lockdown Shabbat
- By Rabbi Paul Strasko
I have made an audio recording of some of the mostly new compositions that I have written since lockdown (and a few before.) For anyone wanting to listen, learn, and maybe practice a few harmonies for when lockdown is over?
Stay healthy, all!
Share the Light
- By Becky Teiger
The "Share the Light" campaign, launching on Mitzvah Day and running until Chanukah (and hopefully beyond!) is a chance to spread a little warmth and comfort, both within and beyond our Sinai community.
Brodetsky's Prospective Parents Open Evening
- By Sagi Yechezkel
Brodetsky Primary School is holding a virtual open evening for all prospective parents on Thursday 19th November 2020 at 6.30pm on Zoom.
Over the last couple of years, the school has been oversubscribed and have had to refer to applicants' 'Supplementary Information Forms' (SIF) to prioritise entry to the school.
Gateways into Judaism - Adult Education
- By Rabbi Paul Strasko
Starting on Sunday October 25th, at 3:30pm, for 90 minutes, we will begin a journey together looking back at Jewish history as it fits within human history and discovering together how each of our key texts, rituals, and object have all been part of a clear, logical, and perhaps even beautiful response to the realities of the moment.
AmazonSmile donations on Prime Day
- By Pippa Brook
If you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on 13 & 14 October, you can make a difference: Simply shop at smile.amazon.co.uk/ch/1149738-0 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app, and AmazonSmile donates to the shul.
Baby Loss Awareness Week
- By Ruth Bender Atik
Friday 9 October marks the beginning of Baby Loss Awareness Week, a time of remembrance for anyone who has experienced the loss of a baby in pregnancy, at or soon after birth, or in infancy.
Community Outreach
Following a successful bid for funding, we are delighted to announce that we have appointed Becky Teiger to the role of Sinai Community Outreach consultant. Becky has stepped down from her role as Vice Chair in order to take up this position.
BBC One Documentary on Jewish Life Cycle and Celebrations
A television company called Proper Content are making an exciting new documentary for BBC One exploring how British Jews mark life’s key moments, looking at the celebrations, ceremonies and traditions that take place.
Read more: BBC One Documentary on Jewish Life Cycle and Celebrations
Rosh Hashana greetings
- By Councillor Judith Blake CBE
As this weekend the Jewish community in Leeds like Jewish communities all around the world will be celebrating Rosh Hashana, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and everyone celebrating ‘Shana Tova’.
Blowing the Shofar at Sinai 2020
- By Simon Marcus