The synagogue is now over 30 years of age and it is the closest Reform Synagogue to the Stratford Olympic site.
Should you be interested in joining our community or are a school wishing to visit the synagogue please contact our Administrator by email at frank.godson@sukkatshalom.org.uk
On Tuesday nights we hold classes for "Studying Texts " These Classes are conducted by Rabbi Becker from 8.00pm
On Friday 17th February 2012 there will be an Erev Shabbat Service at 8.00pm. This will be followed by a discussion entitled "Reform & Liberal Judaism - The Difference"?
On Friday 16th March 2012 there will be an Erev Shabbat Service followed by a discussion on the Jewish Joint Burial Society and its Work. Colin Joseph and Mitzi Kalinsky will be available to inform and answer any questions that you might have.
On Friday 20th April 2012. There will be an Erev Shabbat Service at 8.00pm. This will be followed by a discussion (Subject to be agreed).
Unfortunately they did not use the piece offered by Sukkat Shalom Reform Synagogue.
Once again they concentrated on the larger synagogues and ignored the smaller communities
WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN ISRAEL (Report sent around 2nd January 2012)
http://news.reformjudaism.org.uk/chagigah-2012
Chagigah is the new name for the Movement for Reform Judaism’s Biennial Conference. It means 'celebration' and reflects the spirit of a joyful, fun, uplifting, spiritual, family-friendly gathering which we will be creating during our weekend in Daventry.
As well as wonderful, music-filled services, we will be hosting inspiring speakers and educators, offering learning opportunities for all ages and levels. There will also be plenty of innovative and practical ideas and resources for you to take back to your community.
We do hope you will be able to join us for what promises to be a really special and memorable weekend of celebration."
Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner on behalf of the Chagigah 2012 Team.
Register now as there are early bird savings to be had by following the link above
There will be a General Knowledge Quiz in the synagogue on Sunday 29th April from 7.00pm. Colin Joseph will be your quiz master and all monies raised will go to the Laura Brody Heating Fund.
There will be a usual deli type supper and tickets will be £14.50 each
Please speak to Frank Godson on 07545 349999 or frank@frankgodson.com for tickets...
Tables of 10 maximum ideally
Ten things you have the right to expect from the Movement for Reform Judaism in 2012
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A new guidebook to Jewish London, co-authored by Rachel Kolsky and Roslyn Rawson, will be published shortly and in the bookshops from 1st March. Sukkat Shalom is featured in the Jewish London Further Afield section, complete with full colour photos and details of our wonderful shul.
The communities involved included: Bet Tikvah, Beth Shalom Reform Synagogue Cambridge, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Colchester, Harlow Jewish Community, Ipswich, Mildenhall, NEMS, PJCEA, Norwich, SWESRS, Southend, Sukkat Shalom Reform Synagogue, Woodford Liberal.
This year's theme was 'Jews, Pagans and Heretics' looking at encounters between Judaism and other religions in Babylonia and the Mediterranean.
As well as listening to the speakers' presentations, there was plenty of opportunities for discussion and debate, sharing ideas. There was also be ample time during the weekend for relaxation and socialising, enjoying the magnificent Victorian house and grounds, and the surrounding countryside of the Lea Valley.
There was be a full supervised programme of activities for children and young people. Families came together for meals, which were all vegetarian.
Kindertransport film at The Imperial War Museum.
Lucinda was very assured on the day taking a good part of the service and singing her Torah portion beautifully.