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Cheder News May 2015
Hello, all of you interested in our Cheder News! All parents please note: We are entering a part of our calendar full of bank holidays, half terms and Children’s Services. This means that the Cheder’s “opening hours” can become...
Communal Seder
Rabbi Jason Holtz led the Communal Seder on the second night of Passover (April 4), which was much enjoyed by Synagogue members and their guests. The Rabbi explained the various customs and the beautifully catered meal was able to...
Cheder Yom Ha’atzmaut -26.04.2015
On Sunday 26 April 2015 the Cheder celebrated Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) by sampling Israeli food and learning some Israeli dancing from a real Israeli.
Rabbis investigate indefinite detention of asylum seekers
Yesterday, along with several other rabbis, I visited a detention centre near Heathrow airport where many asylum seekers are being held indefinitely. Unfortunately, it seems as though the system for dealing with those seeking asylum is broken. I spoke...
Now What?
By Rabbi Jason Holtz I love Israel and I fear for it. I love Israel because of what it is and what it stands for, a proud, defiant, free, democratic, Jewish state reborn after thousands of years. Not only...
Our Shared Humanity: Civic Service Sermon
Delivered by Rabbi Jason Holtz on 25 January 2015 at a special Civic Service at Bromley Reform Synagogue. Mr Mayor and distinguished guests, my fellow synagogue members and I are honoured to have you at our Sabbath service...
Sit back and relax…
BRS recently commissioned a public bench near the Shul to commemorate our Jubilee. This has now been installed.
Chanukah Party Photos
Gilbert Giggles kept us entertained, the food was yummy and the candles were impressive. Happy Chanukah!