Latest News
Rabbinic Recruitment Report to the AGM
- By Josephine Wolfson
The current position of the Rabbinic recruitment working party (abbreviated as RRWP) is that the advertisement for the Rabbinic post has been published with a closing date of 31st May. For budgetary reasons we are currently searching for a Rabbi who is already eligible to work in the UK.
Community Outreach Report to the AGM
- By Becky Teiger
So this slot at the AGM has been billed as an update, a chance for me to tell you about all the “stuff” I’ve been doing in my role in Community Outreach, the activities I’ve helped organise, the events I’ve hosted, the members I’ve brought in as volunteers…..but I don’t actually want to talk to you about any of that!
Education Coordinator’s Report to the AGM
- By Helen Michael
I was appointed last April by the then outgoing Board to act as a temporary part time education coordinator from April to till the end of the year, expanding on the role of B’nei Mitzvah Coordinator I had been doing as a volunteer since Gwynneth’s retirement.
Office Hours
Members and visitors may wish to note that the Sinai Office will be closed next week, from Mon 30 May to Friday 3 June, as Heidi will be on leave, however we will be monitoring any urgent emails during that time.
Sh'liach Tzibbur, Service Leaders Course
- By Sarita Robinson
Designed for both beginners and seasoned lay readers whether you wish to hone your skills or want to learn lishma, for the sake of learning.
Shavuot Message from Reform Judaism 2022
- By Sarita Robinson
Since Pesach, we’ve been counting; when that count gets to 49 days, or 7 weeks, it’s time to celebrate Shavuot.
An update on Rabbinic recruitment
- By Tony Bryant
The Rabbinic recruitment working party (RRWP) have been continuing with preparatory work, including the documentation on the website and a request for members to email the question they would like applicants to answer.
Book Club
- By Elsje and Madeleine
Our Book club is taking a summer break after two years of zoom meetings, in which we’ve read some great Jewish themed books and enjoyed lively discussions.
Shabbat After Service Chat
- By Carol Adams
Over the past months the number of people joining in these sessions has diminished. As a result, it has been suggested that, at least during the summer months, when people are more likely to be out and about, we discontinue the Zoom sessions. We can then review the situation again after the High Holy Days.
Leo Baeck College’s 65th Anniversary
- By Dr Stephen Herman
In our 65th year, Leo Baeck College would like to reach out to as many of our stakeholders in the Progressive Jewish communities as possible.