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News stories and anouncements for the last 14 days. For older stories, please see our News Archives

  • Soferet Avielah Barclay – Zoom presentation – Secrets of the Scroll

    Soferet Avielah Barclay, a friend to Oaks Lane, ELELS and so many other shuls, is in the process of restoring the Czech Torah scroll at ELELS and it will hopefully be finished later this year! Avielah is giving a Zoom presentation on Tuesday 19th March, ... Read more

  • Foster For Redbridge

    Although I’m not their mother

    I care for them each day.

    I cuddle, sing and read to them

    And watch them as they play.

     

    I see each new accomplishment,

    Growing and learning over the years.

    They proudly show their work to me,

    I give the loudest cheers!

     

    No, I’m not their mother,

    But my role is ... Read more

  • A Message from Rabbi Jordan

    Feeling the Global Hug

    In the Moroccan Jewish community, on Simchat Torah (7 October 2023) they recited their traditional plea for rain, through a lament.  Why a lament? Because rain is life.  By showing how precious life is to us, and lowering our mood ... Read more

  • A Message from Rabbi Lev

    This week, we had over 500 children come through the synagogue doors. They were curious, excited, and interested.

    Only a few months ago, schools weren’t coming. They were scared. The government safeguarding advice said synagogues might not ... Read more

  • 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 ... Read more

  • PJ Library – Free Jewish Children’s Books

    Why not sign up to receive FREE Jewish children’s books every month? Sign up now for books and see what great activities PJ Library offers too! Just click on this link – www.pjlibrary.org.uk

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