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Below is just a selection of upcoming courses and learning opportunities.

To see the full calendar, click here.

Please contact Rivka Gottlieb with any questions.

It is the ethos of the Synagogue not to exclude anybody on financial grounds. Please let us know if the fees exceed what you are able to pay, and we will arrange a reduction.

All Events

Monday ,
JanJanuary 18 , 2021

Hasidut Course and Meditative Prayer
Monday, Jan 18th 7:00pm to 8:00pm
An hour of study and discussion followed by meditation, readings and reflections, prayer and music
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 18 , 2021

Hebrew Ulpan
Monday, Jan 18th 8:15pm to 9:45pm
This is a year-long course for people who wish to improve their fluency in Modern Hebrew.
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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 19 , 2021

Topical Talmud
Tuesday, Jan 19th 6:30pm to 7:30pm
with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 20 , 2021

Parshat HaShavua: Weekly Journey in the Torah Portion
Wednesday, Jan 20th 7:30pm to 8:00pm
Come as you are and dip into the wisdom and reflection of the cycle of biblical readings of the week. A free flowing, simple approach to learning, beginning at the start of the Parsha bringing some traditional commentary alongside more whacky mystical, Hassidic glosses. At Rabbi Oliver & Natalie’s home.
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Thursday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2021

Talmud Study
Thursday, Jan 21st 9:30am to 10:30am
Talmud study with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg at his home. Everyone is welcome.
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Thursday ,
JanJanuary 21 , 2021

Virtues - in the Vice of Lockdown
Thursday, Jan 21st 8:30pm to 9:30pm
What are the virtues we need to cope with lockdown? Can we find them within ourselves? What struggles do they involve? In each one-hour zoom RABBI SHOSHANA BOYD-GELFAND facilitates a conversation between RABBI JONATHAN WITTENBERG and a special guest.
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2021

Hasidut Course and Meditative Prayer
Monday, Jan 25th 7:00pm to 8:00pm
An hour of study and discussion followed by meditation, readings and reflections, prayer and music
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Monday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2021

Hebrew Ulpan
Monday, Jan 25th 8:15pm to 9:45pm
This is a year-long course for people who wish to improve their fluency in Modern Hebrew.
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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 26 , 2021

Topical Talmud
Tuesday, Jan 26th 6:30pm to 7:30pm
with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg
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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 26 , 2021

Circus Jews under National Socialism: A Lecture/Performance
Tuesday, Jan 26th 8:30pm to 9:45pm
The true stories of Jewish circus artists between the world wars are told with sensitivity and humor by Stav Meishar, a circus artist and academic. This event will not be livestreamed. You must sign up in order to attend via Zoom.
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2021

Parshat HaShavua: Weekly Journey in the Torah Portion
Wednesday, Jan 27th 7:30pm to 8:00pm
Come as you are and dip into the wisdom and reflection of the cycle of biblical readings of the week. A free flowing, simple approach to learning, beginning at the start of the Parsha bringing some traditional commentary alongside more whacky mystical, Hassidic glosses. At Rabbi Oliver & Natalie’s home.
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Thursday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2021

Talmud Study
Thursday, Jan 28th 9:30am to 10:30am
Talmud study with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg at his home. Everyone is welcome.
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2021

Hasidut Course and Meditative Prayer
Monday, Feb 1st 7:00pm to 8:00pm
An hour of study and discussion followed by meditation, readings and reflections, prayer and music
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2021

Hebrew Ulpan
Monday, Feb 1st 8:15pm to 9:45pm
This is a year-long course for people who wish to improve their fluency in Modern Hebrew.
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2021

Hebrew Reading Crash Course Level 2
Monday, Feb 1st 8:15pm to 9:45pm
Level 2 Hebrew Reading Crash Course, with Robert Fried.
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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2021

Topical Talmud
Tuesday, Feb 2nd 6:30pm to 7:30pm
with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg
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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2021

Let’s ask the rabbis: Who owns our money after we die?
Tuesday, Feb 2nd 8:15pm to 9:15pm
Our family, our state, our shul? Inheritance is a crucial controversy in Jewish law, from the Patriarchs to the Knesset. In this four-part introductory course Rabbi Zahavit Shalev and student Rabbi Anthony Lazarus Magrill will explore how Jewish law happens, tracking the evolving laws of inheritance from the Torah to the present day. No prior experience working with Rabbinic or Hebrew texts is required, and translations will be provided throughout.
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2021

Rumi and Hafez: Ecstatic Poetry of the Soul
Wednesday, Feb 3rd 6:30pm to 7:30pm
An introduction to the poetry of two of the supreme poets of classical mystical Persian poetry with Mehri Niknam.
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2021

Parshat HaShavua: Weekly Journey in the Torah Portion
Wednesday, Feb 3rd 7:30pm to 8:00pm
Come as you are and dip into the wisdom and reflection of the cycle of biblical readings of the week. A free flowing, simple approach to learning, beginning at the start of the Parsha bringing some traditional commentary alongside more whacky mystical, Hassidic glosses. At Rabbi Oliver & Natalie’s home.
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2021

Psalms Study
Wednesday, Feb 3rd 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Please join us on this fresh journey through the most beloved book in the Hebrew Bible. Contact Lucy at rabbispa@nnls-masorti.org.uk to be added to the mailing list - venues and timing vary.
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2021

Talmud Study
Thursday, Feb 4th 9:30am to 10:30am
Talmud study with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg at his home. Everyone is welcome.
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2021

Hasidut Course and Meditative Prayer
Monday, Feb 8th 7:00pm to 8:00pm
An hour of study and discussion followed by meditation, readings and reflections, prayer and music
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2021

Hebrew Reading Crash Course Level 2
Monday, Feb 8th 8:15pm to 9:45pm
Level 2 Hebrew Reading Crash Course, with Robert Fried.
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2021

Hebrew Ulpan
Monday, Feb 8th 8:15pm to 9:45pm
This is a year-long course for people who wish to improve their fluency in Modern Hebrew.
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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2021

Topical Talmud
Tuesday, Feb 9th 6:30pm to 7:30pm
with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg
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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2021

Let’s ask the rabbis: Who owns our money after we die?
Tuesday, Feb 9th 8:15pm to 9:15pm
Our family, our state, our shul? Inheritance is a crucial controversy in Jewish law, from the Patriarchs to the Knesset. In this four-part introductory course Rabbi Zahavit Shalev and student Rabbi Anthony Lazarus Magrill will explore how Jewish law happens, tracking the evolving laws of inheritance from the Torah to the present day. No prior experience working with Rabbinic or Hebrew texts is required, and translations will be provided throughout.
MORE INFO
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2021

Rumi and Hafez: Ecstatic Poetry of the Soul
Wednesday, Feb 10th 6:30pm to 7:30pm
An introduction to the poetry of two of the supreme poets of classical mystical Persian poetry with Mehri Niknam.
MORE INFO
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2021

Parshat HaShavua: Weekly Journey in the Torah Portion
Wednesday, Feb 10th 7:30pm to 8:00pm
Come as you are and dip into the wisdom and reflection of the cycle of biblical readings of the week. A free flowing, simple approach to learning, beginning at the start of the Parsha bringing some traditional commentary alongside more whacky mystical, Hassidic glosses. At Rabbi Oliver & Natalie’s home.
MORE INFO
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2021

Talmud Study
Thursday, Feb 11th 9:30am to 10:30am
Talmud study with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg at his home. Everyone is welcome.
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2021

Niggun Chavurah
Thursday, Feb 11th 9:30pm to 10:15pm
It’s true that people can’t sing together over Zoom, but Zoom is actually not a bad medium for learning songs. So to cheer us up and look to the future we invite you to join us for around 45 mins on the second Thursday of each month at 9.30pm for a Niggun Chavura.
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Mon, 18 January 2021
5 Shevat 5781

Today's Calendar

Hasidut Course and Meditative Prayer

: 7:00pm

Hebrew Ulpan

: 8:15pm

Upcoming Programs & Events

Jan

Hasidut Course and Meditative Prayer
Monday, Jan 18 7:00pm

Jan

Hebrew Ulpan
Monday, Jan 18 8:15pm

Jan

The Tuesday Club
Tuesday, Jan 19 2:00pm

Jan

Topical Talmud
Tuesday, Jan 19 6:30pm

Jan

Parshat HaShavua: Weekly Journey in the Torah Portion
Wednesday, Jan 20 7:30pm

This week's Torah portion is Parshat Bo

Shabbat, Jan 23

Tu B'Shvat

Thursday, Jan 28

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Please note that all sessions take place online. See individual event webpage or contact the office for access details.

Lockdown Cabaret!

Calling all singers!
Our team are hard at work preparing a fantastic new cabaret showcasing some of the best loved songs from Musicals (and beyond) to lift our spirits and remind us that Spring is just around the corner. Click here for details and to sign up.

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Mon, 18 January 2021 5 Shevat 5781