On 13 May the Monday Lunch Club enjoyed a taste of French culture while learning some useful phrases. Linda from Lingo Flamingo provided an entertaining introduction to the French language. The members also enjoyed their lunch while catching up with friends.
On 20 April GRS held its annual second night Seder, with a packed house including a number of visitors to GRS. Ably led by Howard and Fiona Brodie, it featured the haggadah compiled by Fiona and introduced two years ago, providing a stimulating variety of readings. Accompanied by a delicious …
Philip Rodney was the guest speaker at this month’s Monday Lunch Club on 1 April, offering a talk with the tantalising title ‘Bob Dylan: the Greatest Jewish Poet’. He gave us all a handout containing the lyrics of eight Dylan songs and then played them (not in their entirety!), with …
GRS had a very special Musical Shabbat this past weekend, organised by Fiona and Howard Brodie, with special guest Mich Sampson, Music Director at Finchley Reform Synagogue. Friday evening began with a Children’s Service, featuring a Shabbat dinosaur and Mich on the ukelele! Followed by pizza, of course! Fiona, Howard, …
We have a very special Musical Shabbat planned for this coming weekend 29-30 March, with guest Mich Sampson visiting from London. Â Friday: 5.30 pm Tots Shabbat; 7 pm: Musical Evening Service, followed by a Chavura SupperIf coming to the supper, please bring a vegetarian or fish dish, or a …
This year’s GRS Purim celebration on 20 March was a resounding success! Noralyn McGovern organised a rattle making session for the children (with party food!), followed by a special screening of the Purim story, with singing of Purim songs. To follow for the adults and a few of the children …
Join us on Sunday 24 November for the return of Limmud to Scotland and for the first time in Scotland’s Capital City! Experience a stimulating and inspiring day-long cultural event in Limmud’s unique style, offering a variety of sessions at any one time. There will be something for everyone, covering …
Around 80 members and guests celebrated our national bard’s anniversary on Saturday evening, January 26. It was much enjoyed by all and the ‘traditional’ veggi-haggis meal was served. The event was held at the shul’s social hall and started off with our own Scottish bagpiper, Ricky Zinger, piping in the …
