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Together in Spirit
- By Thea Jacob
When we pray together in-person we are naturally aware of each other. We notice who looks well, happy, sad or ill, even while we are saying the same words of our communal prayers. How can we restore something of that personal empathy in our online services where we are mostly invisible to each other? I am leading the on-line Friday night services this week and next (24 & 31 Dec).
Volunteer for CST and help to protect our community
- By Community Security Trust (CST)
Around Chanukah, when we celebrate the spirit of Jewish resistance, it seems appropriate to remind you of the protection that CST provides to our congregation. CST strives to protect us from those that wish to cause us harm, so that we can all live our Jewish lives free from fear.
Read more: Volunteer for CST and help to protect our community
This Shabbat
- By Tony Bryant
Friday 26th November 6.30pm
Kabbalat Shabbat led from Sinai by Rabbi Deborah Blausten.
Attendance at this service is restricted to the Dyson family and their invitees.
This service will also be streamed live on the Sinai website.
Saturday 27th November 10:30
Shabbat Shacharit will be led by our Bnei Mitzvot Sam and Adam Dyson, supported by Rabbi Deborah Blausten, from the Dyson's home.
Attendance at this service is restricted to the Dyson family and their invitees.
This service will be streamed live on the Sinai website.
Jnetics Launches New Expanded Testing Panel
From Early October, Jnetics, a charity dedicated to the management and prevention of Jewish Genetic Disorders, will increase its testing panel from nine to 47 conditions.
AJEX Shabbat
Please join us in 10 days time for the AJEX Shabbat, where we will pay our respects and honour those who served during the two world wars and later conflicts.
Please help us to gather together safely, by continuing to wear masks and not attending if you are at all unwell
Followed by a chance to fress and share time together in community with Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner. Booking for this informal 'study lunch of sorts' is not necessary, we look forward to seeing you there!
Mitzvah Day
- By Becky Teiger
Mitzvah Day is on November 21st and Sinai are joining with other faith communities to support women's refuges in Leeds and Bradford. Please consider what items you might be able to contribute and bring them to Sinai Monday - Thursdays 8am - 12pm or Fridays 9:30am to 12pm.
2021 Britain: the threat of terror and antisemitism
CST are holding specifically for the Leeds and West Yorkshire communities: Alex Webster, CST’s Northern Senior Manager in conversation with Dr Dave Rich, CST’s Director of Policy.
Read more: 2021 Britain: the threat of terror and antisemitism
Jewish Spirituality and Mindfulness Meditation
- By Gillian
Jewish spirituality is a treasure hidden in plain sight. Our tradition contains everything we need to find spirituality without needing to dig deep. What does it mean to access Judaism spiritually in our daily lives as well as when we pray? Find out more in the session on Jewish spirituality and mindfulness meditation 9.00am, Saturday 30th October. Email
Introducing RSY Sinai
- By Becky Teiger
We are delighted to be offering a new youth group for Sinai younger members in Years 1 to 5, led by the amazing Emily, a shinshin, Israeli gap year student, with support from our very own Sinai youth leaders! Monthly sessions, on a Sunday morning where you can make new friends and learn more about Reform Jewish values, all whilst having lots of fun! Price includes a bagel brunch, discount if you sign up for the year.
Please contact
The Shabbat Adventurers' Guild want your help
- By Sarah Glatherine
Based on today's learning about Bereshit and our *relationship with the rest of creation, we decided to take part joining with other individuals and community groups in the #billionseedchallenge before COP 26 (in November). The UK has been challenged to plant a billion seeds with our communities. Together, we can show that people from all walks of life want to celebrate our environment. Please can YOU join us so collectively we can make a bigger difference?