Leo Baeck College will be offering for sale at auction 49 books signed and illustrated by Marc Chagall. The Chagall Collection of books was donated to Leo Baeck College in 1993 by Mr and Mrs Alfred and Irmgard Neuman of St. Paul de Vence, France.
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News from Brighton Brighton and Hove Reform Synagogue are the latest of our communities to launch a new website. It looks great and features lots of information on the community as well as the latest news from the Movement. Click here to have a look.
COMMENT
Belief with Rabbi Dr. Tony Bayfield On Friday 26th December, Head of the Movement Rabbi Dr. Tony Bayfield appeared on the BBC Radio 3's 'Belief'. Joan Bakewell explores in conversation with her guests the influences that have shaped them, the ideas they have about life's big questions and how what they believe affects both their personal and working lives. Click here to read a transcript of their conversation.
Thought for the Day with Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner of Alyth appeared on BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day on Friday 9th January. Click here to listen again or to read the transcript.
Liberal religion has done far too little to stand up to the fundamentalists within its own ranks
My bête noire is fundamentalism, that fearful and sometimes disgraceful distortion of faith which has done so much damage to the standing of religion over the last 50 years.
Read Rabbi Bayfield's full article on the Guardian Website here.
What to do with an old prayer book? Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain responds to the question: "What should I do with a prayer book that I no longer use - which must be a common problem now that the Reform Movement has a new edition of its siddur?"
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EVENTS
Vivian Solomon Memorial Lecture at
Southgate & District Reform Synagogue Sunday, 25th January 2009 with
guest lecturer Dr. Diana Lipton, Lecturer in Hebrew Bible & Jewish Studies, Kings College, London.
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Clore Shalom PTA presents an evening with Dr. Tanya Byron at Clore Shalom School, Shenley
on Thursday, 5th February 2009.
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Leo Baeck College Education Conference on Sunday, 15th February 2009 on the theme of 'Open the Door' making your community and classroom welcoming. Special guest will be Dr. Ron Wolfson, renowned American Jewish educator.
Dr. Ron Wolfson on 'How to ensure that your community or organisation is truly welcoming'. Monday, 16th February 2009 at the Sternberg Centre.
Dr. Ron Wolfson on
'God's work here on earth must truly be your own'. Wednesday, 18th February 2009 at the Sternberg Centre. Later in the day at Finchley Reform Synagogue on 'God's to do list: 103 ways to be an angel and do God's work on Earth'.
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Jewish Book Week starts Saturday, 21st February 2009. Keep an eye on the Jewish Book Week
website for details of the 2009 programme.
Early Days Inset Day with Linda Berenson on Monday, 20th April 2009 at the Sternberg Centre, for pre-school head teachers, teachers and assistants.
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Understanding the Spirited Child with Linda Berenson on Wednesday, 22nd April 2009 at the Sternberg Centre.
RECRUITMENT
Click here to visit the recruitment section of our website. This is where you'll find out about the different opportunities available within the Reform Movement, our synagogues and other Jewish communal organisations.
