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NEWSCST and Movement for Reform Judaism Purim Appeal We are all well aware of the work that CST does to secure the Jewish community. Each and every one of us benefits from their tireless work and the Movement for Reform Judaism is proud to partner CST in its annual fundraising drive. Read more JCoSS Update The JCoSS governors have spelled out how they will tackle some of the most sensitive faith issues in the first detailed paper on the school’s ethos. They have also announced the name of the school's first headteacher who will take up his post in the autumn. Read more Building Bridges at Alyth Many people in the Jewish community have mental health issues. These people are often on the margins of society. The Shalom Chavura Suppers were set up in order to help them feel more included in synagogue life, as well as in the wider community. Read more North West Surrey Hosts Multi-Faith Forum Over 40 people attended an Elmbridge Multi Faith Forum event held at North West Surrey Synagogue in Weybridge on Wednesday, February 18th.The occasion, entitled “Aspects of Judaism”, featured speakers who presented the faith from the Orthodox and Reform perspectives. Read more A New Chair at SDRS Jon Caine, the new chairman of Southgate and District Reform Synagogue introduces himself. At 30 years old, many people are no doubt curious to know how he came to be chairman at such a comparatively young age. Read more Debating the Future of the Synagogue Over 200 participants took part in the Leo Baeck College’s annual Educators’ Conference on Sunday February 15th 2009 at the Sternberg Centre in Finchley, North London, on the subject of ‘the future of the synagogue’. Read more Supporting development and co-existence in Israel News of how you can help raise awareness of charities in Israel working for social justice and co-existence. Read more EVENTS
Israel Tour… for Parents! In July this year, the Reform Movement will be offering the learning, fun and ruach of an RSY-Netzer Israel Tour... for parents! Following on from the success of the 2008 ‘Jewish Journeys’ run by The Movement for Reform Judaism, comes a very different type of ‘Journey’. Read more
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From Monday, 27th July 2009. RSY-Netzer's summer camp for 10-15 year olds. Offering a fun and social summer camp in a safe and supportive Jewish environment allowing everyone to feel at home. Read more Israel Tour 2009
From Tuesday, 14th July 2009. RSY-Netzer Israel Tour 2009: a chance for 16 year olds to forge life-long friendships, develop a meaningful relationship to Israel and Judaism, and to simply have their most enjoyable holiday yet. Read moreThe Movement for Reform Judaism at Jewish Book Week Sunday, 1st March 2009. Rabbi Jonathan Magonet, Sara Maitland, Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg and Chair, Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand on 'Defining the Divine' at Jewish Book Week Read more Pro-Zion AGM
Sunday, 29th March 2009. The Pro-Zion AGM will be held at Alyth Synagogue. Guest speaker from Israel will be Sarah Lewis, a lawyer from the Israel Religious Action Centre. The title of the talk is 'Lawyer under Fire'; Sarah will be sharing her experiences of how the rockets fired on S'derot affected her work. Read more Jewish Journeys: Paris
From Thursday, 14th May 2009. No matter how close it may be geographically to London, Paris' Jewish story could not be more different: the site of a revolution that sent shock waves across the world and created the first Jewish citizens of Europe; one of the great cities for modern anti-Semitism of Dreyfus and Vichy; and a hub of Jewish intellectual development, philosophy and debate. And yet … today's community battles to define its identity against the turbulent backdrop of modern France. Read more Fairtrade Fortnight
The Movement for Reform Judaism is proud to back Fairtrade Fortnight. Click here to view the full calendar of events. In particular, please join Tzedek and the JCC during Fairtrade Fortnight for a screening of Black Gold on Monday 2nd March. At the same time, the JCC will be launching A Jewish Guide to Fairtrade, a joint communal educational resource supported by the Movement which contains in depth background information, case studies, Jewish sources, information on how to purchase fairtrade products and ideas for actions that can be taken to spread the benefits of using Fairtrade products to your family, friends and community. COMMENTPainting Our Jewish Journeys Sermon given by Head of the Movement, Rabbi Dr. Tony Bayfield at Liverpool Reform Synagogue, Shabbat Beshallach, 7th February 2009. Read more What is the Jewish attitude to tattooing? Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain responds to the question: what is the Jewish attitude to tattooing? Read more Selective bravery is not very brave I'm happy for Seven Jewish Children to be performed – even though it might offend me. But the same standards must apply to all faiths. Click here to read Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain's full article on guardian.co.uk Amid the gloom, hope
It's easy to be depressed by the situation in the Middle East – but dialogue and tolerance offer a way forward. Click here to read Rabbi Dr. Tony Bayfield's full article on guardian.co.uk RECRUITMENT
Click here for more details and 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. If you are currently unemployed (or under threat of redundancy), work-ready, Jewish, and eligible to work in the UK you will find a warm welcome, professional help and support at the ERC: Employment Resource Centre. Click here for more information. |