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2021 Britain: the threat of terror and antisemitism
CST are holding specifically for the Leeds and West Yorkshire communities: Alex Webster, CST’s Northern Senior Manager in conversation with Dr Dave Rich, CST’s Director of Policy.
Read more: 2021 Britain: the threat of terror and antisemitism
Sinai E-newsletter
- By Newsletter Team
You may have noticed some changes to the weekly enewsletter over the past year. The most significant change is that we now have a team of editors, a group of Sinai members who take turns to edit the newsletter. Each brings her or his own style though there are some stylistic rules to which all comply.
Jewish Spirituality and Mindfulness Meditation
- By Gillian
Jewish spirituality is a treasure hidden in plain sight. Our tradition contains everything we need to find spirituality without needing to dig deep. What does it mean to access Judaism spiritually in our daily lives as well as when we pray? Find out more in the session on Jewish spirituality and mindfulness meditation 9.00am, Saturday 30th October. Email
Introducing RSY Sinai
- By Becky Teiger
We are delighted to be offering a new youth group for Sinai younger members in Years 1 to 5, led by the amazing Emily, a shinshin, Israeli gap year student, with support from our very own Sinai youth leaders! Monthly sessions, on a Sunday morning where you can make new friends and learn more about Reform Jewish values, all whilst having lots of fun! Price includes a bagel brunch, discount if you sign up for the year.
Please contact
The Shabbat Adventurers' Guild want your help
- By Sarah Glatherine
Based on today's learning about Bereshit and our *relationship with the rest of creation, we decided to take part joining with other individuals and community groups in the #billionseedchallenge before COP 26 (in November). The UK has been challenged to plant a billion seeds with our communities. Together, we can show that people from all walks of life want to celebrate our environment. Please can YOU join us so collectively we can make a bigger difference?
Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner visits for shabbat
- By Becky Teiger
Next weekend, we are delighted to be hosting Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner, former Senior Rabbi to Reform Judaism who will lead services on both Friday night and Saturday mornings.
High Holy Day Services
- By Tony Bryant
If you have not yet applied for places at the High Holy Day services there is still an opportunity to do so.
An Evening with Vanessa Rosenthal
- By Sinai Book Club
Sinai’s Book Club is proud to present ‘An evening with Vanessa Rosenthal’ on Tuesday October 12 2021 from 7.00 - 9.00 PM on Zoom.
We hope that you can join us to celebrate the publication of Vanessa’s memoir ‘Inside Out: A life in Stages’ :a quest for identity.
High Holy Day Services
- By Tony Bryant
FRIDAY 13 AUGUST is the deadline for sending in your options for High Holy Day Services.
If you have not already done so, you need to list your choices in priority order across the 6 options. Details were circulated in the newsletter and an email last week.
There will be two Yizkor services on Yom Kippur – one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Replies should be sent to
You will receive an email in the last week of August indicating the service to which you have been allocated.
Elul Shofar Blast
- By Sarah Glatherine
Wake Up! Decide! Act!
The mixed joy of being part of a community that is meeting differently! The mixed joy of preparing for festivals!
Elul starts (this) Sunday evening 8th August 2021, and it can be a time to get ready for Rosh HaShana and beyond. Some blow the shofar everyday (often apart from on Shabbat), for all the reasons that shofars get blown.
I'm setting up an opt-in communal Elul Shofar Blowing - and I suspect you can make it work.