From The Rabbi
Rabbi's stuff from Kehillah
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Adopt a Hostage: Segev Kalfon
Our community has joined the BOD initiative to “Adopt a Hostage.” Below you will find some information about Segev Kalfon, for whom we will reserve a chair in our synagogue until his safe return home. #BringThemHomeNow Segev Kalfon In the heart of a bustling music festival, tragedy struck. On October 7, 2023, the Supernova desert rave turned into a nightmare for 26-year-old Segev Kalfon. As the beat of the music pulsed through the crowd, Hamas terrorists descended upon the revellers, leaving chaos and devastation in their wake. Segev attempted to flee, but fate intervened. The terrorists spotted him, and in that fateful moment, Segev became a hostage. His last communication…
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Baby and Toddler Group
Our weekly baby and toddler group has been running for many years and is a wonderful space for parents, grandparents and carers to meet and for them to bring their babies and toddlers for songs, craft, stories and play. To join and for details please email the office office@wimshul.org We can’t wait to see you there!
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Emergency Update on Israel
The synagogue’s Israel committee and SLIF held an Emergency Update on the Situation in Israel on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Sir Lawrence Freedman, Emeritus Professor of War Studies at King’s College London, shared his opinion on ‘What went wrong’. Emily Pater, UJIA Israel Director, and Richard Pater, BICOM, gave us a live update from Jerusalem.
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Do not destroy My world.
In both Jewish and Christian traditions, we acknowledge God as the world’s creator. In keeping with the principles of the book of Genesis, God has entrusted us with the responsibility of caring for creation. What does that imply? How do concepts like Tikkun Olam and environmental protection fit in? What can we learn from our scriptures and traditions? Join Rev’d Susan and Rabbi Adrian for another deep dive into Jewish and Christian teachings on October 4th at 7 p.m. We are meeting in the Synagogue. Please RSVP for catering purposes.
