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Chairman's New Year Message
This has been a year like no other. We have been in isolation but remained a community. As a community, we have reached out to those who need us. From delivering Seder Plates to a simple phone call, we have found ways to connect with each other during this difficult time. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who volunteered to pack and deliver over 30 Seder packs and Shavout cheesecakes, made weekly deliveries of food and Shabbos supplies to those in need and regular welfare calls to the more vulnerable within our community.
During lockdown we have been working hard to maintain communal life, with weekly online Shiurim, Droshas, pre-Shabbat Kabbalat services, a memorable series of study sessions on the Book of Ruth leading up to Shavuot, a profound Tisha B’Av and a Lag B'Omer with local musicians. We have also launched the Leytonstone Ko-op, where you can pick up your Challahs each week as well as other Shabbos supplies.
We have come out of lockdown at the first opportunity with socially distanced Shabbat morning services and a pre-prepared kiddush. I would like to thank all those who have supported the Minyan over recent months and those who have worked so hard to prepare the Synagogue and organise services in accordance with Government guidance and legislation.
During more normal times, over the first part of 5780, our community has built on the successes of last year, strengthening our weekly Shabbat minyan and growing our Friday night services and meals. We enjoyed Purim with a morning Minyan, a Tu B’Shevat meal with many fruits and Shabbat Leytonstone with the ever exuberant Travelling Chassidim. We celebrated Chanukah with Leytonstone’s first ever outdoor Menorah Lighting attended by the Mayor and over 250 people, who enjoyed doughnuts, hot chocolate and live music from Menasche and the Shulhoppers.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who donated so generously to our Stained Glass Window and Shul Fix-up appeals. Our stained glass window has been restored to its former glory, if you walk past one evening you may see it shining out from the Synagogue. Our small, but dedicated team of DIYers has been working on renovating the interior of our building, re-plastering, painting and repairing the parquet floor. We have also started to re-upholster and renovate our original 1950s pew chairs. We hope you will notice the difference on your next visit and perhaps sit a little more comfortably!
The revival of the Jewish community in Leytonstone continues. The most valuable contribution you can make is your participation, so join us this coming month as we celebrate the High Holy Days. Also, if you have not yet had the chance, come and daven with us at a Shabbat service followed by a Kiddush or why not come along to one of our online Shiurim or our last few pre-Shabbat Kabbalat services.
I would also, on behalf of the community, like to thank Rabbi Zalmy Brackman for his inspirational leadership. Rabbi Brackman has stepped back this year and I would like to welcome Rabbi Simcha Blum who has been taking a leading role since the end of 2019.
We would like to keep on doing what we do and to start doing much more but we need your help. For this year’s Kol Nidre Appeal we would appreciate any financial contributions that you feel able to make, which will be devoted to the running of our Shul for the year ahead and to help us grow our community.
Please contact us here for details of how to donate or follow the link below which can be used for PayPal, credit or debit card donations. We are now a registered charity, so please register with us here for Gift Aid.
Finally I would like to wish all our members and supporters a happy, healthy and sweet New Year.
During lockdown we have been working hard to maintain communal life, with weekly online Shiurim, Droshas, pre-Shabbat Kabbalat services, a memorable series of study sessions on the Book of Ruth leading up to Shavuot, a profound Tisha B’Av and a Lag B'Omer with local musicians. We have also launched the Leytonstone Ko-op, where you can pick up your Challahs each week as well as other Shabbos supplies.
We have come out of lockdown at the first opportunity with socially distanced Shabbat morning services and a pre-prepared kiddush. I would like to thank all those who have supported the Minyan over recent months and those who have worked so hard to prepare the Synagogue and organise services in accordance with Government guidance and legislation.
During more normal times, over the first part of 5780, our community has built on the successes of last year, strengthening our weekly Shabbat minyan and growing our Friday night services and meals. We enjoyed Purim with a morning Minyan, a Tu B’Shevat meal with many fruits and Shabbat Leytonstone with the ever exuberant Travelling Chassidim. We celebrated Chanukah with Leytonstone’s first ever outdoor Menorah Lighting attended by the Mayor and over 250 people, who enjoyed doughnuts, hot chocolate and live music from Menasche and the Shulhoppers.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who donated so generously to our Stained Glass Window and Shul Fix-up appeals. Our stained glass window has been restored to its former glory, if you walk past one evening you may see it shining out from the Synagogue. Our small, but dedicated team of DIYers has been working on renovating the interior of our building, re-plastering, painting and repairing the parquet floor. We have also started to re-upholster and renovate our original 1950s pew chairs. We hope you will notice the difference on your next visit and perhaps sit a little more comfortably!
The revival of the Jewish community in Leytonstone continues. The most valuable contribution you can make is your participation, so join us this coming month as we celebrate the High Holy Days. Also, if you have not yet had the chance, come and daven with us at a Shabbat service followed by a Kiddush or why not come along to one of our online Shiurim or our last few pre-Shabbat Kabbalat services.
I would also, on behalf of the community, like to thank Rabbi Zalmy Brackman for his inspirational leadership. Rabbi Brackman has stepped back this year and I would like to welcome Rabbi Simcha Blum who has been taking a leading role since the end of 2019.
We would like to keep on doing what we do and to start doing much more but we need your help. For this year’s Kol Nidre Appeal we would appreciate any financial contributions that you feel able to make, which will be devoted to the running of our Shul for the year ahead and to help us grow our community.
Please contact us here for details of how to donate or follow the link below which can be used for PayPal, credit or debit card donations. We are now a registered charity, so please register with us here for Gift Aid.
Finally I would like to wish all our members and supporters a happy, healthy and sweet New Year.
Account name: Leytonstone and Wanstead Synagogue
Account Number: 10531936
Sort Code: 40 04 17
Registered Charity Number 1185624
Account Number: 10531936
Sort Code: 40 04 17
Registered Charity Number 1185624
