Communities, charities and volunteers from Essex, and all around the UK, were honoured at the Annual Mitzvah Day Awards. Those recognised included Jewish Blind & Disabled’s tenants (some of who are pictured at the top and
Alan Katz – a resident of Jewish Care’s Vi & John Ruben’s House – was invited to Buckingham Palace to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Armistice of the Korean War. The 92-year-old attended the event
Steve Klein – a member of Chabad Epping – represented Buckhurst Hill Bowls Club in making the final of a 64-team competition at Potters, the home of the World Bowls Championships. The tournament was played on championship rinks
Eight children from Clore Tikva School got through to the semi-finals of the BBC’s 500 Words competition – with Yasmin Block (pictured) then making the final at Buckingham Palace and a place in the top 25.
Loughton Synagogue transformed into a jazz club for the night when it hosted Jeremy Sassoon and his Musicians of Jewish Origin concert. The concert had been organised and sponsored by Deborah Shulton, in memory of her
Work Avenue raised more than £1million in 36 hours to support its work transforming the lives of members of the community who are unemployed, struggling with their career or experiencing issues with their business. Its Charity Extra campaign was backed
Two well-attended fundraising events have been held at Southend and District Reform Synagogue in aid of Israeli charities. The first was an afternoon tea and talk, which raised £672 for Magen David Adom – Israel’s National
BBC Radio Essex has covered our campaign to raise £10,000 to keep the Essex Jewish News paper and website going for another five years. EJN editor Simon Rothstein was interviewed by the BBC’s Ben Fryer on
Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue unveiled a portrait of Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick – Britain’s first ever woman rabbi – at a special Shabbat service to celebrate almost 50 years since her ordination. Rabbi Jackie grew up
Among those celebrating the recent rescue of two Israeli hostages in Gaza were members of Southend and District Reform Synagogue (SDRS), as Louis Har – who they ‘adopted’ as part of a Board of Deputies scheme
Communities, charities and volunteers from Essex, and all around the UK, were honoured at the Annual Mitzvah Day Awards. Those recognised included Jewish Blind & Disabled’s tenants (some of who are pictured at the top and
Alan Katz – a resident of Jewish Care’s Vi & John Ruben’s House – was invited to Buckingham Palace to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Armistice of the Korean War. The 92-year-old attended the event
Steve Klein – a member of Chabad Epping – represented Buckhurst Hill Bowls Club in making the final of a 64-team competition at Potters, the home of the World Bowls Championships. The tournament was played on championship rinks
Eight children from Clore Tikva School got through to the semi-finals of the BBC’s 500 Words competition – with Yasmin Block (pictured) then making the final at Buckingham Palace and a place in the top 25.
Loughton Synagogue transformed into a jazz club for the night when it hosted Jeremy Sassoon and his Musicians of Jewish Origin concert. The concert had been organised and sponsored by Deborah Shulton, in memory of her
Work Avenue raised more than £1million in 36 hours to support its work transforming the lives of members of the community who are unemployed, struggling with their career or experiencing issues with their business. Its Charity Extra campaign was backed
Two well-attended fundraising events have been held at Southend and District Reform Synagogue in aid of Israeli charities. The first was an afternoon tea and talk, which raised £672 for Magen David Adom – Israel’s National
BBC Radio Essex has covered our campaign to raise £10,000 to keep the Essex Jewish News paper and website going for another five years. EJN editor Simon Rothstein was interviewed by the BBC’s Ben Fryer on
Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue unveiled a portrait of Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick – Britain’s first ever woman rabbi – at a special Shabbat service to celebrate almost 50 years since her ordination. Rabbi Jackie grew up
Among those celebrating the recent rescue of two Israeli hostages in Gaza were members of Southend and District Reform Synagogue (SDRS), as Louis Har – who they ‘adopted’ as part of a Board of Deputies scheme
