Thought for the Week
Reflections on Sukkot and Life
In Lamed Shapiro's short story ‘Wings,’ he reflects on the annual transformation of their family's humble pantry into a Sukkah, a temporary hut or booth that Jewish people build and spend time in during the week-long Sukkot festival. This ordinary space, filled with sacks of potatoes and barrels of borscht, is reborn each year with the opening of its roof ‘wings,’ becoming a sacred space where the family eats, sleeps, and...
The LJS Yom Kippur Appeal 5785/2024
The LJS has always recognised an obligation to others outside our community and one way it does so is by raising money for various charities. Members and Friends generously contribute to the High Holy Day Appeal and are part of this ethos of care for others. In 2023 the High Holy Day Appeal raised just over £78,000.00. As is our custom, we supported an Israeli charity, an Anglo-Jewish charity, and a UK charity.
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The LJS News September/October
Our tribute to Jenny Nathan; report on the Rabbi John Rayner Conference; Rabbi Alex’s High Holy Day reflections; Yom Kippur Appeal; LJS Lithuania trip; article on the doctor/patient relationship; profiles of new Council members. Plus services, the new Learning Circle programme and community news.
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