Paperweight Trust

The Paperweight Trust is a professional service providing practical guidance and assistance in all manner of paperwork, bureaucracy and domestic administration to those alone or in crisis with nowhere else to turn. If you or someone you know could benefit from their...

A Message from Rabbi Lev

This week is Shabbat Shira, our Sabbath of Song. It celebrates the Israelites' crossing of the Red Sea. As the waters parted, they called out: "God is my strength and song, and has become my salvation!" Music and song are very special in this community. Since its...
Rosh Hashanah 5784, Day 2

Rosh Hashanah 5784, Day 2

Hinei Yom HaDin – Today is the Day of Judgement, when all the host of heaven are arrayed before God. The Day of Judgement.  נוֹרָא וְאָיוֹםNorah V’Ayom.  A terrifying day, that should lead us to trembling.  It’s hard being judged.  And we are judged all of the time. ...

Rosh Hashanah 5780

Rabbi, Do I Need to Believe in God? People often confess private and intimate things to their Rabbi.  Rabbi Jonathan Romain, of broadcasting and media fame, has even written a book, ‘Confessions of a Rabbi,’ which is a recommended light-hearted, entertaining, and...

Erev Rosh Hashanah 5780

Climate Emergency: Stepping up as Trustees of God’s Creation Today we celebrate the creation of the earth – God’s creation of the seas and the skies, the trees and the flowers, all of earth’s creatures, from the tiniest insect to the mightiest ocean whale; to...

Situation vacant

Reform Judaism are looking for an (Intern) Researcher/Co-Writer - to support the office of the Senior Rabbi to Reform Judaism by researching, writing and proactively seeking opportunities to impact on public debate on topics relevant to Reform Judaism, British Jews...

Free Jewish Children’s Books

Don’t forget to sign up to receive FREE Jewish children’s books every month - www.pjlibrary.org.uk  It would be great if every family raising Jewish children in the UK had their own Jewish bedtime library.

Three Faiths Forum

3 Faiths Forum – the next meeting will take place on Thursday 8th November at Ilford Federation Synagogue –  for more information see this flyer. The theme of the meeting will be “Religious Laws and Secular Laws!" All welcome, no charge.

Jami’s new Head Room prospectus

Latest Head Room prospectus for the forthcoming academic year 2018-19 is now available. The programme provides learning and engagement for adults and young people across the Jewish community, reaching out to inspire and educate. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

What’s on at Redbridge JCC?

As part of 'Israel at Redbridge JCC' two films are being shown at South Woodford Odeon on 11th / 12th November.  The first film that will be screened is an Israeli film –“The Testament” and the second film is Hungarian film- “Budapest Noir”. For more details download...

Invest In Peace

Invest In Peace: Monday 12th November - ELELS with the Board of Deputies, and St Mary’s Parish Church Woodford with Churches Together in Britain & Ireland invite you to hear from Israeli and Palestinian peace activists. The location of the event will be sent to...

Musical Extravaganza

The Musical Extravaganza was a great success with over 150 tickets sold and a significant sum raised. Congratulations and thank you to all those who organised it and took part.

Cambridge Limmud

Cambridge Limmud - Sunday 4th November.  A great day of out for all ages (professionally staffed crèche for under 3s). Brighten up your November. Book now and catch the early bird rate - http://limmud.org/day/cambridge  Cambridge education without the fees! It is...

What’s on at Redbridge JCC?

Two programmes which are running throughout the year - the first program is Café Ivrit. This is for anyone who can speak a little Hebrew. You do not need to be an Israeli or fluent Hebrew speaker to attend! The program is easy conversation with friends and runs every...

No more MSing – Help Fiona beat MS

Judi and Raymond Elias have been members here at SWESRS for almost 30 years along with their sons. Their son Joel was well known through teaching and youth leadership.  He's also well known in the area for voluntary work at Sinclair House, plus working for Aish...

HHD Appeal / Sukkot collection

There is still time to donate to the SWESRS HHD Appeal  - please contact the office to make your donation. Non-perishable food and toiletries collection: Sukkot is a Festival when we appreciate the stability of our homes and recognise the fragility of those of others....

Rosh Hashanah 5779 Sermon

Below you can read Rabbi Lisa's sermon for Rosh Hashanah 5779. You can also click on the play bar below to listen to it.   SWESRS Rosh HaShanah 5779 Writing SWESRS into the Book of Life In a hospital near Kings Cross there’s a long-term patient with a severe form...

Faster website

We are moving our website to a new service provider - this should see a significant speed increase and give us more flexibility going forward. If you have any problems with the website, please let us know by contacting webadmin@swesrs.org.uk