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Blue Peter’s Joel Defries’ HMD journey
A desire to fulfil his late grandfather’s dearest wish took Blue Peter presenter Joel Defries on an emotional journey for the programme broadcast for HMD on Tuesday.
Palmers Green minister fights US plan to make him part-time
Palmers Green and Southgate Synagogue’s Rabbi Emanuel Levy is fighting a move to make his position part-time in a cost-cutting measure.
Substitute stars in peace talks
Luton shul finds a permanent home
Luton Hebrew Congregation has completed the £225,000 purchase of a building in Dunstable Road for a synagogue and community centre.
Mixed faith partners share their problems
A leading Reform rabbi has urged community leaders to respond sensitively to Jews in mixed faith relationships.
Rising costs fuel appeal by mikveh
Soaring gas and electricity bills are key factors behind a substantial increase in costs which threatens the future of the Edgware communal ladies’ mikveh.
Music to the ears of pre-schoolers
Barnet mums who once ran a toddler group at the local United Synagogue have come up with a new concept for pre-schoolers and their parents.
£4m shul project
Several hundred New North London Synagogue members attended a ground-breaking ceremony for the shul’s £4 million building project at the Sternberg Centre in Finchley.
Shul looks ahead
Radlett Synagogue members have approved a wide-ranging “strategy and vision” document defining the community’s goals over the next five years.
Shabbat is delayed for Blue Peter crew
Edgware Synagogue congregants were more than a little surprised when their rabbi asked them to turn up on a Sunday afternoon for a Shabbat service.
Women get a voice on Federation council
An Edgware Yeshurun congregant has become the first woman to speak at the Federation of Synagogues council.
Lead role in Israel for UK-trained guide dog
A golden labrador trained in the UK for the Israel Guide Dogs for the Blind Centre has “made aliyah”.
Signing on at Edgware Adath building site
200 adults and children saw minister Rabbi Zvi Lieberman lay the foundation stone for the shul’s Ark.
School shul’s opening barmitzvah
A synagogue at Borehamwood’s Yavneh College was formally consecrated at a special service last Thursday.
Spurs starlet leads GB medal bid as first girls squad looks to impress
Spurs academy player Aimee Garsin-Rose is the most high profile selection in Team GB's 15-player girls Under 18 football squad for next year's Maccabiah Games Chai.
Harrow shul enjoys an energy boost
A phone call from Middlesex New Synagogue to its energy supplier has brought light relief to the Harrow shul and its elderly members.
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