Latest News
Mah Nishtanah Giant National Video
- By Naomi Raanan
RJ is organising a National Family Chocolate Seder on 21st March and this is your chance to get involved.
Dayan Refson
- By David J Israel
A special tribute event is being organised commemorating the first Yahrzeit of the late Dayan Refson of blessed memory, Dayan of the Leeds Beth Din and Leeds Jewish Community.
Purim Message from Reform Judaism
- By Reform Judaism
Approaching Purim this year may feel bittersweet for many of us. Last year’s Purim celebrations may have been the last time we gathered with our community in person, or for others it may have been the first event to be cancelled due to fears of spreading coronavirus.
Please tick the box
- By Dr Jonathan Boyd
The next census takes place on 21 March. As in 2001 and 2011, it will include an optional question about religion with a ‘Jewish’ response option. Please tick it.
Chag Pesach Sameach
- By CST
CST’s work did not stop during 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic. That is because antisemitism, terrorism and extremism continued, adapting to the situation as they so often seem to do. CST’s work must continue, as those threatening to cause harm to our Jewish community persist.
Farewell Naomi
- By Becky Teiger
Sinai Trustees are sad to announce that our Early Years and Youth Worker, Naomi Goldman, will be leaving her position at the end of this month, to take up a new role as Education Outreach Officer based at Brodetsky Primary School.
Lord Grade In Conversation
Barbara Cline MBE will be interviewing Lord Grade on Feb 24th at a fundraising event for Yorkshire Cancer Research which will take place on Zoom.
Primary Age Education
- By Helen Michael
Invitation to join Homeshul, starting this weekend, 10th January
We have some exciting news about Jewish education provision for our primary age children this term.
Braham Myers MBE will be 100 on 22nd February.
Many Sinai members know Braham and Lola and remember the contribution they have made to our community over many years.
From the Chair & Rabbi
- By David J Israel
It is with great sadness that the trustees of Sinai announce that Rabbi Strasko will be retiring from the community rabbinate in the coming months due to his ill health.