One of the treasures in our synagogue is a Torah scroll from the Czech Jewish community of Bzenec. Jews lived in that small town for centuries; however, some fled and many more were deported and killed as the Nazis...
Now Hiring: Music Director The synagogue is looking for a talented person to bring their love of music and Judaism to assist in the life of the community. This person will work up to 15 hours per month. Role...
By Rabbi Jason Holtz Delivered on Shabbat morning, 8 November 2014, on the occasion of Bromley Reform Synagogue’s Golden Jubilee We are still a bit away from reading about my favourite person in the Torah, Joseph. It will be...
Shanah Tovah from Rabbi Jason Holtz, Synagogue Administrator Janet Burlem and Cheder Head Teacher Vicki Ashmore
Sermon on Shabbat Chazon, 2 August 2014, by Rabbi Jason Holtz The benefit of saying two contradictory things is that you’re bound to be right at least once. King Solomon benefits from that logic from having said both “Gam zeh...
Sermon Delivered by Rabbi Jason Holtz on 26 July 2014 The situation in Israel and Gaza is intolerable. Concern over Israel and Gaza transcends politics. It’s about justice, peace and the suffering of millions of people. Dozens of Israelis...
From the Rabbi We recently learned of the horrible murder of Gilad Shaar, Naftali Frenkel and Eyal Yifrach. Our hearts are heavy with sadness as we think of their families. We pray for a time of peace, a time...
Watch Rabbi Jason Holtz and Cantor Janece Cohen talk about Jewish music.
This week’s Torah portion, Korach, discusses a conflict between Moses and Aaron on the one hand, and Korach and his followers on the other. Korach claims that he and the others should share power with Moses. The rabbis teach...
This past year I moved from the United States to England. Like many Americans, I’ve always been a bit more into baseball’s World Series than the World Cup. Now that I’m living in England, though, I can’t help but...