Berkeley Street Club (All Day)

Come and make new friends with the welcoming Berkeley Street Club
For Active Retirees and People in their Prime

Join us on Tuesdays from 10.30am-2.45pm for:

• Morning Coffee
• Lively Discussion
• Hot 3 Course Lunch
• followed by Afternoon Tea

Ma'ariv-Evening Prayers (6:30PM)

Ma'ariv-Evening Prayers (6:30PM)

Out & About: Chartwell, Home Of Sir Winston Churchill (11:00AM)


Contact Info : To book please contact Kathryn Forro on 020 7535 0259. Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ma'ariv-Evening Prayers (6:30PM)

Kishkushim And Hebrew For Beginners (7:30PM)

B'nei Mitzvah Classes (5:00PM - 6:00PM)

Erev Shabbat Service (6:00PM)

Shabbat Shira (7:15PM)
This is a less formal version of the Friday evening service. The rabbi is accompanied by a group of musicians. “Shira” means singing and the emphasis is on a vibrant, participatory service with lots of singing and modern music. There is no sermon.

Young Adults Dinner (8:15PM)

Dinner will be £10 and you are invited to bring a bottle (to share or otherwise!).

Please click here to email Kathryn Forro to book a place.

Torah Bagel Breakfast (9:30AM)
On the first Saturday of every month, you are invited to join our Rabbis as we study the week’s Torah portion over delicious bagels and coffee.

Shabbat Morning Service (11:00AM)

 

Emor

Torah: Leviticus 24:10-23

Haftarah: Jeremiah 32:6-27

 

Torah read by India Jacobs, Bat Mitzvah

 

 

Religion School (10:00AM)

School runs from 10.00am-1.00pm

B'nei Mitzvah Classes (1:15PM)

Berkeley Street Club (All Day)

Come and make new friends with the welcoming Berkeley Street Club
For Active Retirees and People in their Prime

Join us on Tuesdays from 10.30am-2.45pm for:

• Morning Coffee
• Lively Discussion
• Hot 3 Course Lunch
• followed by Afternoon Tea

Ma'ariv-Evening Prayers (6:30PM)

Young Adults: Torah On Tap (7:30PM)

Once a month we come together at The Temperance Pub to have a drink, spend time with old and new friends, and to study a bit of Torah. We always make sure to choose Jewish subjects which are appropriate for studying in a pub. We’ve looked at alcohol in Judaism, Jewish ghost stories, and mysticism among other subjects. We’ll be at The Temperance Pub on York Street (just around the corner from the synagogue at the corner of York and Enford Street – www.thetemperance.co.uk).

Contact Info : for more information please email Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ma'ariv-Evening Prayers (6:30PM)

Jewish Preparation (6:30PM)
For more information about the Jewish Preparation programme please contact Susie Fraser on 020 7535 0258.

Adult Education CANCELLED (8:30PM)

We all know the stories... but... Do we really ‘KNOW’ the stories?

Have we really READ the stories?

Can we really RELATE to them?

In the Torah, and particularly in the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to a shocking array of complex relationships. Although some are delightful, most are dysfunctional, and some are disastrous, destructive or downright distasteful. Yet we opt to read them again and again!

Why when reading these ancient stories do you sometimes experience moments of poignancy, resonance, discomfort, exasperation, or maybe you don’t? What wisdom are you supposed to extract from them? What messages lie behind them? How do they contribute to the morality of Western society?

If the above interest you, then do come along to any or all of the sessions in this initial 6 part course. We’ll be examining some of these stories and relationships through a close reading of the narrative. From time to time we’ll also explore how these stories have been embraced through literature. Most importantly, we’ll also have the opportunities to bring to the discussion our own opinions, experience and insights.

This Week - Ham & Noah: Alpha Males

 

Ma'ariv-Evening Prayers (6:30PM)

Kolnoa-Cinema: Live And Become-Tichye Ve Tihiye (7:00PM)
7pm Refreshments, 7.45pm screening

 

This film tells the moving story of Shlomo who is placed by his Christian mother with an Ethiopian Jewish woman whose child has died. This woman is about to be airlifted  to Israel during the ambitious Operation Moses project to bring the Jews of Ethiopia to Israel in 1984. The all-too-realistic storyline and surprise ending will move you to tears. 

 

Donations on the door towards catering are warmly invited.

Please click here to book or for information about future Kolnoa WLS screenings.

B'nei Mitzvah Classes (5:00PM - 6:00PM)

Communal Erev Shabbat Dinner (6:00PM)

The Rt Hon the Lord Neuberger will be in conversation with Professor Dame Hazel Genn about Current Issues in the Justice System and the Role of The Judge. The cost is £20 per adult; £10 per child including a 3 course meal with wine.

For more details or to book, please click here to email Kathryn Forro, Development Co-Ordinator or call 020 7535 0259.

Erev Shabbat Service (6:00PM)

Shabbat Morning Service (11:00AM)

 

Behar

Torah: Leviticus 25:39-26:2

Haftarah: Jeremiah 32:6-27

 

Torah read by Josie Finegold, Bat Mitzvah

 

 

Tots' Shabbat Service (11:00AM)

Religion School (10:00AM)

School runs from 10.00am-1.00pm

B'nei Mitzvah Classes (1:15PM - 2:15PM)

Songs Of Love And Land (7:30PM)

Join the London Jewish Male Choir together with guest soloist Ela Zingerevich as we take you on an unforgettable journey of Songs of Love and Land - music from Israel and the Diaspora. Established in 1926, the London Jewish Male Choir is one of the world's foremost Jewish choirs with a broad, multi-lingual repertoire of Jewish music.Under the baton of Michael Etherton, the choir is joined for this one-off concert by guest soloist, Israeli-born Ela Zingerevich, Musical Director of West London Synagogue.

Songs of Love and Land will be performed in the stunning setting of the Moorish-style Sanctuary of West London Synagogue, one of Central London's architectural gems, dating back to 1870. WLS' own dynamic musical heritage has served the British Jewish community since 1840.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/eretz  and are priced at £18.50 (includes glass of wine or juice). Concessions, and family and group deals available.

Further infomation about ERETZ from Jim Fletcher at eretz@wls.org.uk

Berkeley Street Club (All Day)

Come and make new friends with the welcoming Berkeley Street Club
For Active Retirees and People in their Prime

Join us on Tuesdays from 10.30am-2.45pm for:

• Morning Coffee
• Lively Discussion
• Hot 3 Course Lunch
• followed by Afternoon Tea

Ma'ariv-Evening Prayers (6:30PM)

Ma'ariv-Evening Prayers (6:30PM)

Jewish Preparation (6:30PM)
For more information about the programme, please contact Susie Fraser on 020 7535 0258.

Adult Education With Rabbi David (8:30PM)

We all know the stories... but... Do we really ‘KNOW’ the stories?

Have we really READ the stories?

Can we really RELATE to them?

In the Torah, and particularly in the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to a shocking array of complex relationships. Although some are delightful, most are dysfunctional, and some are disastrous, destructive or downright distasteful. Yet we opt to read them again and again!

Why when reading these ancient stories do you sometimes experience moments of poignancy, resonance, discomfort, exasperation, or maybe you don’t? What wisdom are you supposed to extract from them? What messages lie behind them? How do they contribute to the morality of Western society?

If the above interest you, then do come along to any or all of the sessions in this initial 6 part course. We’ll be examining some of these stories and relationships through a close reading of the narrative. From time to time we’ll also explore how these stories have been embraced through literature. Most importantly, we’ll also have the opportunities to bring to the discussion our own opinions, experience and insights.

This Week - Hagar & Sarah: Love Rivals

 

Seymour Group Lunch (12:00PM)


Contact Info : To book, contact Kathryn Forro on 020 7535 0259

Ma'ariv-Evening Prayers (6:30PM)

Hebrew For Beginners (7:30PM)

The content and style of these classes will be designed by the students to meet their own needs and preferences. 

For more information, please click here to email Jim Fletcher

B'nei Mitzvah Classes (5:00PM - 6:00PM)

Erev Shabbat Service (6:00PM)

Shabbat Shira (7:15PM)

Shabbat Morning Service (11:00AM)

Bechokotai

Torah: Leviticus 27:14-34
Haftarah: Ecclesiastes 5:1-19 | Isaiah 52:1-10

Torah read by Ella Zelkha, Bat Mitzvah

 

 

 

Religion School (10:00AM)
School runs from 10.00am-1.00pm

B'nei Mitzvah Classes (5:00PM - 6:00PM)

Havdalah In The Park, London After Dark (6:30PM)

 

We've got a special cinema evening in the trendy private members' club, The Hospital Club in Covent Garden. We're linking with the WLS Eretz programme and the ZF to present a series of film maker Itamar Rose’s short satirical documentaries on Israeli society. Itamar Rose will participate in a Q&A session after the screening.

The event is in aid of the West London Synagogue Asylum Seeker Drop-In Centre. Please purchase your tickets in advance (£10) Kathryn Forro - 020 7535 0259. Doors open from 6.30pm for a welcome drink.

The film starts at 7pm. We'll also go on to Pizza Express if you'd like to join for dinner afterwards.

 

Berkeley Street Club (All Day)

Come and make new friends with the welcoming Berkeley Street Club
For Active Retirees and People in their Prime

Join us on Tuesdays from 10.30am-2.45pm for:

• Morning Coffee
• Lively Discussion
• Hot 3 Course Lunch
• followed by Afternoon Tea

Ma'ariv-Evening Prayers (6:30PM)

Rosh Chodesh - New Moon Women's Group (6:30PM)

Monthly New Moon group for Women, we share food, prayers, learning and creativity. This month we will be at Rabbi Debbie’s. If you have something you would really like to teach/share/request to study just let Rabbi Debbie know.

For more information, please click here to email Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers

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Executive Board Meeting (6:45PM)

Facing History And Ourselves ‘In Conversation’ (6:15PM)

Ma'ariv-Evening Prayers (6:30PM)

Adult Education With Rabbi David (8:30PM)

 We all know the stories... but...Do we really ‘KNOW’ the stories?

Have we really READ the stories?

Can we really RELATE to them?

In the Torah, and particularly in the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to a shocking array of complex relationships. Although some are delightful, most are dysfunctional, and some are disastrous, destructive or downright distasteful. Yet we opt to read them again and again!

Why when reading these ancient stories do you sometimes experience moments of     poignancy, resonance, discomfort, exasperation, or maybe you don’t? What wisdom are you supposed to extract from them? What messages lie behind them? How do they contribute to the morality of Western society?

If the above interest you, then do come along to any or all of the sessions in this initial 6 part course. We’ll be examining some of these stories and relationships through a close reading of the narrative. From time to time we’ll also explore how these stories have been embraced through literature. Most importantly, we’ll also have the opportunities to bring to the discussion our own opinions, experience and insights.

This Week - Abraham, Isaac & Ishmael: The Abandoned Son/s!

 

Ma'ariv-Evening Prayers (6:30PM)

Open Arts Café: City City Bang Bang (7:30PM)
Exciting performances of new work by Britain’s up-and-coming young (20/30’s) musicians, theatre performers, puppeteers, visual artists and dancers. Fun, intimate and inventive, Open Arts Café is a brilliant night out. Wine and nibbles available. Pay what you can. All are welcome!

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Erev Shabbat Service (6:00PM)

Shabbat Morning Service (11:00AM)

 

Bemidbar

Torah: Numbers 3:40-4:9

Haftarah: Jeremiah 31:1-20

 

Torah read by Jamie Sussman, Bar Mitzvah

 

 

Erev Shavuot Service (6:00PM)
All Welcome!

Board Of Deputies Election Meeting (6:45PM)

Shavuot In The City: A One Night Stand (7:15PM)

Shavuot In The City: A One Night Stand

Shavuot Morning Service (11:00AM)
Before God consented to give the Torah to the Jewish people, God demanded guarantors who would assure and guarantee the Torah's continuity over the ages. Initially, the Jews suggested other possible guarantors, from the patriarchs to the prophets, but God was not satisfied until the children were offered as the guarantors. Only Torah educated children serve as the true guarantors and transmitters of Torah for all time. The Rabbis tell us that even children and infants should be brought to the Synagogue to hear the Ten Commandments. Although they may not yet understand the words, their souls hear the message and join us to the future. Parents please bring your children to the Shavuot morning service. No matter how young, noisy or excitable, you are all very welcome!

Young Adults Book Club (6:15PM)

 

The Oxford Book of Hebrew Short Stories 

We'll kick off as usual at the Temperance Pub in York Street to discuss the Oxford Book of Hebrew Short Stories", edited by Glenda Abramson (1996)  over a drink or two. Then about 7.30pm we'll move on to Pizza Express (Baker Street). Do come and join us for literary, liquid and gastronomic pleasure! Or just come along for the pizza! Everyone welcome.  

 

Berkeley Street Club (All Day)

Come and make new friends with the welcoming Berkeley Street Club
For Active Retirees and People in their Prime

Join us on Tuesdays from 10.30am-2.45pm for:

• Morning Coffee
• Lively Discussion
• Hot 3 Course Lunch
• followed by Afternoon Tea

Ma'ariv-Evening Prayers (6:30PM)

Council Meeting (6:45PM)

Ma'ariv-Evening Prayers (6:30PM)

Jewish Preparation (6:30PM)
For more information about the Jewish Preparation programme please contact Susie Fraser  on 020 7535 0258

 

 

 

 

Adult Education With Rabbi David (8:30PM)

Ma'ariv-Evening Prayers (6:30PM)