The Ark Synagogue welcomed the Mayor and Mayoress of Hillingdon, Roy and Reeta Chamdal, to their Sukkot Morning Service. The service was also attended by Hillingdon Councillors past and present as well as The Ark’s Senior Rabbis Aaron Goldstein and Lea Mühlstein, Emeritus Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein and the shul’s … Read More
Continuing Rosemary’s legacy of giving
A foundation established by Rosemary White, a late member of The Ark Synagogue, has made a sizeable donation to Ezra Umarpeh. The charity provides patient support services for those challenged by illness and disability, whether at home or in hospital. Rosemary, who died aged 87 in 2018, was a generous … Read More
Ark Synagogue’s Care Team back together for tea
The Ark Synagogue hosted an in-person appreciation afternoon tea for the volunteers of their Care Team. It was the first time the team have met in-person since March 2020, making for a very moving and enjoyable afternoon. Over the last 18 months, the 35+ strong volunteer team have provided outreach … Read More
Tu Bishvat gifts brighten up festival during lockdown
The Ark Synagogue delivered Tu Bishvat gifts to its most mature members to mark the Jewish New Year for Trees. The plants were distributed in a socially distanced manner by the community’s Care Team, led by Care Coordinator Omar Portillo. One of the recipients was Walter Weg (pictured above receiving … Read More
Listen to the brand new podcast Jew Know What
A new podcast has been launched featuring Liberal Judaism interim director Rabbi Charley Baginsky, Kingston Liberal Synagogue deputy chair Rebecca Singerman-Knight and Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue member and LJ technical guru Leo Mindel. Each fortnight Charley, Rebecca and Leo open their virtual living room to a prominent member of … Read More
The (socially distanced) swim must go on…
10 September 2020 By Jane Drapkin One of the Covid casualties from my calendar this summer was a trip to the Czech Republic to take part in the third annual Hana Greenfield Memorial Swim. This swim was not only taking place in a beautiful stretch of the river Labe (Elbe), … Read More
NPLS inspires Czech town to buy former rabbinic home
19 August 2020 The town of Kolín, in the Czech Republic, has bought the house the rabbi of the once thriving Jewish community there used to live in – after being inspired by the work of Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue (NPLS) in keeping the memory of its Jews alive. … Read More
Supporting those who have suffered a bereavement
8 July 2020 Liberal Judaism is delighted to highlight two services to support those individuals, families and communities who have suffered bereavement or anguish in these difficult times. Phyllis Alden, a member of Manchester Liberal Jewish Community, is able to offer support to anyone who has lost a loved one … Read More
Watch live streaming of Liberal Jewish services
16 March 2020 During this difficult time, Liberal Judaism want to do our part to help limit or slow down the transmission of COVID-19, while also continuing to fulfil the needs and Jewish journeys of our communities and members. A key component of helping everyone through the next few months … Read More
Northwood teenagers sleep out to raise homeless awareness
24 February 2020 The Kabbalat Torah class from Northwood and Pinner Liberal Synagogue (NPLS) slept out on Saturday night to raise their own awareness of the issue of homelessness. The group of 14 and 15 year-olds, including Rabbi Aaron Goldstein’s daughter Shaya, undertook the project as part of the synagogue’s … Read More