Sukkat Shalom Reform Synagogue

JERUSALEM — A struggle for the character of the Western Wall, this city’s iconic Jewish holy site and central place of worship, is under way, and it is being fought with prayer shawls and Torah scrolls.

£40,000 Awarded To Reform And Liberal Religion Schools

Thursday, 12 March 2009

As part of a UJIA and Leo Baeck College 2008 Cheder Challenge, over £40,000 was distributed to 53 Reform and Liberal chadarim throughout the country. Chadarim were asked to submit a project that they wished to conduct in 2009 and for which they needed extra funds. Each cheder applying automatically received £500, with the possibility of an extra £1,000 dependent on criteria including creativity, innovation and best practice. All projects were required to have a teacher training element.

By MATTHEW WAGNER

An update from OneVoice, a grassroots movement which has taken a bold approach to engaging Palestinians and Israelis in greater civic involvement.

There's news on a new campaign for teenagers, youth leadership programmes, efforts to engage civil society in Gaza and events that have taken place here in the UK.

The Imagine 2018 Campaign

This exciting programme offers 21-26 year olds (20 yrs for students applying for UJS trips) an inspiring free ten day educational trip to Israel. It is open to those who have not been on an organised programme in Israel (for more information on how 'organised programme' is defined please contact the UK birthright israel coordinator). Places are limited.

Taglit-birthright israel is the most extensive philanthropic Jewish outreach programme ever to target Jewish young adults.

News

OneVoice is really honoured to announce that the Skoll Foundation has just awarded OneVoice an Award for Social Entrepreneurship. This prestigious award joins us into a fantastic network of social entrepreneurs working for change in critical areas across the world.

Update from the Middle East

LONDON – (17 March 2008) – On Sunday members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews stood together against racism and extremism to send a message to those that advocate the politics of hate. A new campaign, with the slogan, Your Voice or Theirs, was launched to encourage the wider Jewish Community to register to vote in the forthcoming local elections.

The elections due to be held on May 1st across the UK could provide an unprecedented platform to the British National Party, especially if they prove to be successful in the London Assembly.

The Leo Baeck College is unique – training Rabbis, leaders and teachers to develop Progressive Jewish congregations and communities throughout the UK – for the 21st century. The Leo Baeck College reaches out to support the growth of today’s Jewish communities across Europe and beyond. It is the first College in Europe to train Rabbis from the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe – who are then able to return to lead their home communities.

In 2007 the Jewish Museum celebrated its 75th anniversary with the exciting go-ahead for a major transformation that will provide London with a world class Jewish Museum. This expansion will triple the space at the Museum’s flagship site in Camden Town and bring together all the collections and activities previously divided between its Camden Town and Finchley locations.

The ZF announces Europe's biggest celebration for Yom Ha'atzmaut to mark Israel's 60th anniversary!

Join thousands of others on Thursday 8th May 2008 at the world-famous Wembley Arena

Featuring The funniest Jewish comedian on the planet - Jackie Mason and Israeli musicial superstar - Sarit Hadad

plus The IDF entertainment troupe

Contact Dalia at dalia@zionist.org.uk for info on group sales.

Tickets start at only £25 Book by phone from the ZF on 020 8343 9756.

50% reduction on tickets for children, students and Senior Citizens (excluding £75 and VIP tickets)