Stonegrove Life
Our Stonegrove Life committee supports the Together Groups (click here), Stonegrove Serenade (click here), and other adult learning opportunities.
The Stonegrove Life committee is at the heart of the community. We put on an array of events that cater to many different interests. Our comprehensive adult education programme ensures that further learning is not only fun but even leave you wanting more. It’s not just about Jewish learning, we pride ourselves on offering our synagogue members the chance to unwind with entertainment nights, interactive cookery demonstrations, talks by fascinating speakers and we also oversee the Stonegrove Serenade, New Options and our amazing ‘Together Groups’. The groups offer the chance for people to socialise united by a common interest – from reading to pets and even whiskey!
There really is something for everybody, so why not explore the great range of upcoming events we’ve got planned. Don’t forget, we can get pretty booked up so make sure you sign up nice and early if something appeals to you.
Cantor Tamara Wolfson’s ‘Desert Island Texts’
Cantor Tamara Wolfson’s ‘Desert Island Texts’
Thursday 2 May, 20:00-21:30
Join us for a night where we celebrate Cantor Tamara Wolfson joining EHRS. Cantor Tamara will choose her 6 favourite religious texts, as well as offering an insight as to why they mean so much to her. We’ll also hear about some of the defining stories of her cantorial journey which have led her to become the new lead for our musical team. This will be live at EHRS and will be the perfect chance to ask Tamara your questions. Refreshments provided. So make sure you join host Phil Dave, as he helps us to get to know our new Cantor a little better.
Pimms & Poetry
Pimms & Poetry
Wednesday 15 May, 20:00-21:30
You are warmly invited to bring a favourite poem or a personal composition to share at our first Pimms & Poetry evening.
This is an informal and conversational evening, and you are welcome to come to listen if you don’t wish to share.
The Pondering Jew
The Pondering Jew
(previously known as World’s Minorities & Politics)
In person and on Zoom
Join Phil Dave & Rabbi Tanya for an informative, thought provoking conversations on the EHRS podcast. In person & on Zoom. Please bring your opinions & expertise along and we promise to include you in the conversation!
Dates to be announced.
Join us from 19:30 for a bagel supper, podcast begins at 20:00.
Bite of Torah
Bite of Torah for everyone interested in Torah, 9:15-10:15
Our popular Saturday morning Torah study in it’s wonderful richness. Please go to the calendar section of the website to book in person attendance on particular dates. Zoom details will be provided in Our Week Ahead email.
Saturday 20 April
Parashat Metzora – Chapter 14 of Leviticus includes within it the infamous affliction of tzora’at, often translated as leprosy or some other type of skin disease. Did a plague of leprosy really wreak havoc on the sinners of ancient Israel? And what does tzora’at, whatever it may be, teach us about ancient Israelite society? With Cantor Tamara.
Saturday 18 May
Parashat Emor: Did you know that 71 of the world’s 195 countries have blasphemy laws, with punishments ranging from paying a fine to death by execution? Parashat Emor begins with laws surrounding the blasphemer. In this Bite of Torah we’ll look at ancient responses to blasphemy, and how it is defined in our society today. With Cantor Tamara.
Saturday 15 June
Parashat Nasso, Bamidbar: Parashat Nasso begins with addressing the issue of community sanctity by countering threats of Impurity. We will look closely at the Biblical description of two procedures: for a person who betrays another and for a wife accused of adultery. We will discuss various post-biblical interpretations of these two clauses and reflect on the relevance of it in our lives and society. With Rabbi Tanya.
Talmud Class
Talmud Class via Zoom
Sundays 28 April, 12 & 26 May, and 16 June, 10:00-11:00
EHRS’s stimulating and friendly Talmud class is open to all levels of Jewish knowledge.
Join Rabbi Mark to grapple with the ideas of our classical Rabbis. Join the discussion of 2000 years ago and its remarkable relevance to issues today. No previous Talmud study experience necessary, just a thirst to get deep into the foundational texts of Judaism.
This class is conducted online through Zoom as discussion and argument is what it is all about! Please email rabbi.mark@ehrs.uk to get the Zoom details and the Talmud texts we are studying.
Rosh Chodesh
Rosh Chodesh on Zoom
The New Moon is a traditional women’s holiday, but this monthly study group is open to all.
Wednesdays 8 May & 12 June, 19:30-21:00
On the first day of a Hebrew month, a sliver of the new moon is visible in the sky. Rosh Chodesh (‘head of the month’) is the traditional Jewish holiday on this day. Join us on Zoom for music, contemplation, chat and creativity to mark each new month.
For more information, please email rabbi.tanya@ehrs.uk
Disraeli Day at Hughenden Manor
Disraeli Day at Hughenden Manor
Thursday 11 July, 09:00-18:00
Join Rabbi Mark for a day out in the Berkshire countryside at Hughenden Manor, the home of the first (and so far only) British Prime Minister of Jewish origin, Benjamin Disraeli. Following refreshments and a talk by the curator of the Manor, we will visit the house and gardens. We will explore Disraeli’s Jewish roots and his childhood baptism, anti-Semitic public reception, as well as how he created a Jewish visual identity towards the end of his life. We will then travel to Maidenhead Synagogue for a talk by Rabbi Jonathan Romain on his work to revive Judaism in Berkshire over the past forty years and the Jewish connection to the area over the centuries.
Cost £45 (£35 National Trust members on presentation of their membership card at Hughendon Manor), includes all transport from and back to EHRS, admissions & refreshments but does not include the cost of lunch (approx. £10-15 at the Stables Café or feel welcome to bring a packed lunch).
Please click here to book by Thursday 20 June. Numbers are limited to 30 people.