****Review by Simon RothsteinPhotos by Matt Crockett The wonderful Operation Mincemeat, now playing at the Cliffs Pavilion in Southend, probably never should have made the big stage at all. A historical musical spy comedy set during
*****Review by Simon RothsteinPhotos courtesy of Phil&Ben Productions A true joy of being the Editor of the Essex Jewish News is travelling around our glorious county discovering its hidden gems. One of those is undoubtedly the
Work Avenue marked its 20th anniversary with a special evening recognising two decades of transforming lives, honouring five incredible pioneers and affirming a continuing commitment to helping people earn a living with dignity. More than 250
More than 1,000 guests gathered at Jewish Care’s Annual Dinner for a moving celebration of the charity’s work, raising an incredible £5.6 million to support its life-changing services. The evening placed Jewish Care’s clients and families,
Hineinu – the inaugural conference of The Movement for Progressive Judaism (MPJ) – alongside Shirei Chagigah, MPJ’s specialist music and prayer leading conference, brought together 300 people for four days of music, prayer, learning, fun and
Leading members of our local Jewish communities helped the Jewish Joint Burial Society (JJBS) dedicate its first ever Holocaust Memorial, located at the Woodland Cemetery, Cheshunt. A special service was led by Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick
Fancy a fantastic night out with top-quality shows right on your doorstep? Then take a look at Southend Theatres. Between the 1,600-seat Cliffs Pavilion and the Edwardian splendour of the Palace Theatre, there’s an outstanding programme
*****Review by Simon RothsteinPhotos by Mark Senior It’s not often you get to attend the world premiere of a new theatre production right here in Essex. Especially when that show is the eagerly awaited first musical
By Pat Lidiker The finishing touches are being made to The Sugar & Ronson Campus, set to open in Redbridge in summer 2026. Jewish Care’s landmark hub will transform the way the charity cares for, connects
Local Jewish civic leader Neil Martin – whose work spans youth development, Holocaust remembrance and interfaith relations across the UK – was invested as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by His
****Review by Simon RothsteinPhotos by Matt Crockett The wonderful Operation Mincemeat, now playing at the Cliffs Pavilion in Southend, probably never should have made the big stage at all. A historical musical spy comedy set during
*****Review by Simon RothsteinPhotos courtesy of Phil&Ben Productions A true joy of being the Editor of the Essex Jewish News is travelling around our glorious county discovering its hidden gems. One of those is undoubtedly the
Work Avenue marked its 20th anniversary with a special evening recognising two decades of transforming lives, honouring five incredible pioneers and affirming a continuing commitment to helping people earn a living with dignity. More than 250
More than 1,000 guests gathered at Jewish Care’s Annual Dinner for a moving celebration of the charity’s work, raising an incredible £5.6 million to support its life-changing services. The evening placed Jewish Care’s clients and families,
Hineinu – the inaugural conference of The Movement for Progressive Judaism (MPJ) – alongside Shirei Chagigah, MPJ’s specialist music and prayer leading conference, brought together 300 people for four days of music, prayer, learning, fun and
Leading members of our local Jewish communities helped the Jewish Joint Burial Society (JJBS) dedicate its first ever Holocaust Memorial, located at the Woodland Cemetery, Cheshunt. A special service was led by Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick
Fancy a fantastic night out with top-quality shows right on your doorstep? Then take a look at Southend Theatres. Between the 1,600-seat Cliffs Pavilion and the Edwardian splendour of the Palace Theatre, there’s an outstanding programme
*****Review by Simon RothsteinPhotos by Mark Senior It’s not often you get to attend the world premiere of a new theatre production right here in Essex. Especially when that show is the eagerly awaited first musical
By Pat Lidiker The finishing touches are being made to The Sugar & Ronson Campus, set to open in Redbridge in summer 2026. Jewish Care’s landmark hub will transform the way the charity cares for, connects
Local Jewish civic leader Neil Martin – whose work spans youth development, Holocaust remembrance and interfaith relations across the UK – was invested as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by His
