On Tu B’shvat we had an “Edible Art” activity for the cheder children. We discussed the meaning of this holiday and the seven species etc. The children designed trees that we learnt about in the poster in the photo, and also as the imagination took them. We used dates, …
The children of GRS Cheder discussed and worked on this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day topic “Survival, how can life go on”. We looked into Otto Frank and his thoughts about being the only surviving member of the Frank family. We researched Holocaust survivors and their views of their own survival. …
The GRS Burns Supper (28 Jan) is now sold out! We’re glad that it’s so popular, and a little sad that we don’t have the space to accommodate everyone who might wish to come. If any tickets do become available, we’ll try to post an update here.
On Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, we are all aglow! Ever feel hesitant about having a reading during a service because you found it a bit difficult to see the text? Worry no more, as our bima now has new lighting! This includes downlights for the area in front of the ark, …
GRS extended a very warm welcome to Student Rabbi Nathan Godleman on 10 December. Nathan—in the fourth year of his studies at Leo Baeck College—led the Shabbat morning service and facilitated a Torah study session, drawing on Milton Steinberg’s historical novel “As a Driven Leaf” as the basis for discussion. …
This past summer we recommenced our Shabbat Torah Study Sessions. They take place after the Shabbat morning services and kiddush every alternate week and will last for approximately an hour. Check the calendar for dates. You do not need to know Hebrew, just have a passion for learning and asking …
In the spirit of tzedakah a box is located just inside the synagogue’s main entrance for food donations for the Helping Hands Soup Kitchen in Coatbridge (this will be a permanent box).
