Events
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Voices of Change
You’re Invited to an Inspiring Evening of Interfaith Dialogue! Join us for a truly special event as we bring together two extraordinary women at the forefront of faith and leadership: The Revd Dr Ellen Clark-King, Dean of King’s College London, and Rabbi Miriam Lorie, Orthodox Rabbi at Kehillat Nashira in Borehamwood. As trailblazers in their communities, they will share their personal journeys, insightful perspectives on theology, and reflections on women and leadership in ministry and education. This is a unique opportunity to hear from these inspiring voices, as they offer new visions for a more inclusive, compassionate future. Expect a lively, open-hearted conversation that promises to spark meaningful dialogue and deepen mutual…
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Diamonds are Wimbledon Synagogue’s best friend!
By Mel Angel The Wimbledon Synagogue was full to the rafters with snazzily clad members and honoured guests to celebrate another great milestone… its 75th anniversary. From the headline of this piece, you may think I’m 15 years late writing about the synagogue’s 60th celebrations – but 75 years is also a diamond event (more on that later). Our sanctuary and community space looked perfect for an evening of celebration. In the Corinne Burton Hall, guests were greeted with a Prosecco or a non-alcoholic alternative, along with many hugs, kisses, and exclamations of “wow, you scrub up well”. Only the prospect of food could disperse the crowd to their allocated…
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Tisha be Av 2024
We will mark Tisha be Av with a service and reflections in the Synagogue on the evening of the 12th of August at 7.00pm. Please join Rabbi Adrian for this important date in the Jewish calendar year.RSVP office@wimshul.org
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School Visits
Through the work of the School Visits Team, our Synagogue provides an educational resource to the outside world. Our team of volunteers (currently 9 of us) welcome children and their teachers from schools in South London and the southern Home Counties, helping to bring their learning about Judaism in school RE lessons to life and to extend and reinforce their understanding and knowledge. As well as learning about the distinctive features of a synagogue, our visitors will learn some key ideas about Judaism and the Jewish way of life. We are also able to offer schools from further away a video based “virtual” synagogue visit. Although we are called the…
