A new group of Liberal Jews has formed in Durham, and recently held the first Shabbat service in Durham since the last orthodox synagogue closed in 1955. “We wanted to reach out to the descendants of the Orthodox synagogues in Bishop Auckland, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, West Hartlepool, Sunderland and Middlesbrough which …
CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF JEWISH LIFE IN HULL When thinking about the city of Hull, I don’t believe the first fact that would come to mind is that it is home to the longest established continuous community of Jews in the country, if not in the world! This was the theory …
More than 60 people attended the rededication of the restored Penzance Jewish Cemetery, which is owned by the Board of Deputies. The restoration was enabled by a National Lottery grant plus other contributions totalling £24,000. The cemetery was established in the 1740s and is thought to be the best preserved …
Norwich Hebrew congregation has issued an SOS for communal support towards refurbishing it’s grim demoralising synagogue, having exhausted aid possibilities from the non-Jewish market. Despite having fewer than 100 members, the independent Orthodox community has raise nearly half the £400,000 it needs to renovate its hall, install better heating and …
Established 2016 Ritual: Masorti Status: Since 2018 it no longer functions as a synagogue. However, Bristol Masorti continue to meet as a “Friends of Israel from Bristol, United Kingdom” community group, under the leadership of JJ Martin. More information on their Facebook Group
An exhibition celebrating the Jewish families and entrepreneurs who helped shape Macclesfield – on show until 2nd May. Jewish historian Basil Jeuda, of Sandringham Road, Hurdsfield, has been working with Incubation Arts to curate the exhibition which looks at the lives of Jewish families who made Macclesfield their home following the Second …
Shul submits plans St Annes Hebrew Congregation is looking to the future and wants to replace its existing facilities with something that is a better fit for the smaller ageing community. The new building will replace the existing one on the Orchard Road site. On the ground level it will …
Rabbi: PLJC is a small community and does not have the support of a full-time rabbi, but enjoys the services of several student rabbis and ba’al tefillah, with occasional visits by Progressive rabbis. Formed: 1991 Ritual: Progressive (Siddur Lev Chadash) We are proud to be part of the Movement for …
The next meeting will be Friday 27th December 2015, at a venue in Welshpool. If you would like to contribute by bringing something for our communal meal, it would be greatly appreciated. Home made Challah, fried fish, and some vegetable soup will be provided by the host. Please let me …
Ritual: LiberalStatus: ActiveOur community is based in Jews Court on Steep Hill in Lincoln city.A book shop is downstairs and the synagogue is located on the first floor and has been for the past 23 years.Jews Court is a Grade I listed 14th century building located on Steep Hill in …
