By Ruth Colin Technology came up trumps over the last few years – enabling us to grow as a movement and bring our synagogues and rabbis into congregants’ homes and then, thankfully, back through our doors again. However it never did solve the communal singing aspect. As hard as we … Read More
The Ark Synagogue re-launches lunchtime recital programme
By David Pearl Around 100 people attended a lunchtime recital by the Kinneret Ensemble at The Ark Synagogue in Northwood. Led by violinist David Richmond – with David Silkoff (piano), Rabbi David Hulbert (violin), Lynette D’Souza (viola, piano) and Francesca Fenn (‘cello) – the Ensemble played Haydn, Mozart, Schubert and … Read More
Join us this Sunday and celebrate an incredible year
Join Liberal Judaism this Sunday (5 February), from 12-4pm, at The Ark Synagogue (Oaklands Gate, Northwood, HA6 3AA) as we celebrate the finale of our 120th anniversary celebrations with The Sights & Sounds of Liberal Judaism at 120. Liberal Judaism CEO Rabbi Charley Baginsky (pictured) said: “This has been an … Read More
Join us for the LJ@120 Closing Ceremony on 5 February
Join Liberal Judaism on Sunday 5 February, from 12-4pm, at The Ark Synagogue (Oaklands Gate, Northwood, HA6 3AA) as we celebrate the finale of our 120th anniversary celebrations with The Sights & Sounds of Liberal Judaism at 120. The day will feature: A recreation of the first service from 1902, … Read More
[Video] Israeli election explainer with Rabbi Lea Mühlstein
Many of us are worried about the outcome of today’s Israeli elections. But do you want to understand how the system actually works? Rabbi Lea Mühlstein gave a talk – as part of the Leo Baeck College Lehrhaus adult Jewish learning programme – explaining in detail everything you need to know … Read More
Join our LJ@120 Open House Shabbat at The Ark
The next LJ@120 Open House Shabbat will take place this weekend (Friday 3 and Saturday 4 June) at The Ark Synagogue in Northwood. The Open House Shabbat initiative will see each Liberal Judaism congregation hold at least one Shabbat during the year, to celebrate our movement’s 120th anniversary, for which … Read More
Thursday 26 May: Day of Celebration bonus session
This Thursday (26 May) night at 8pm, we will be holding a Day of Celebration bonus session via Zoom. We will be joined by Rabbi Lea Mühlstein – one of the senior rabbis of The Ark Synagogue and the International Chair of Arzenu – who will deliver a session entitled … Read More
Ark concert raises more £2,000 to help Ukraine
The Ark Synagogue’s musicians and singers were able to perform together for the first time in more than two years, as the community united for a benefit concert to help its twin communities in Ukraine. The Ark has been twinned with Progressive congregations in Lviv and Lutsk since 2017. Before … Read More
Join The Ark Synagogue’s Concert in Aid of Ukraine
The Ark Synagogue, in Northwood, will be holding a Concert in Aid of Ukraine on Saturday 2 April from 7pm. All money raised will go to help and support The Ark’s twin communities in Ukraine: Teiva Congregation, Lviv, and the Lutsk Jewish Community. The relaxed evening will share a wide … Read More
An Evening with Anna Turns, author of Go Toxic Free
The Ark Synagogue are hosting a special event at 6.30pm tonight (Monday) with Anna Turns, the author of Go Toxic Free: Easy and Sustainable Ways to Reduce Chemical Pollution. Go Toxic Free is a vital guide to help us all make important changes to our lifestyles and consumption to help … Read More