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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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Yom HaShoah event at the Wimbledon Synagogue
Wimbledon, 6.5.2024 – The Wimbledon Synagogue solemnly marked Yom HaShoah with a memorial service that drew a significant number of attendees from the community and beyond. The service was dedicated to remembering the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and honouring the survivors and their legacies. Guest speaker, Mr. David Wirth, delivered a poignant narrative of resilience and hope as he recounted the harrowing stories of his parents’ survival during one of history’s darkest times. His testimony served as a powerful reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust and the importance of keeping these memories alive for future generations. The service was graced by the presence of notable public…
