The Leytonstone Ko-op is a proud recipient of a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund.
The Chief Rabbi has just sent the following message to all of the communities under his aegis:
Over recent months, during times of unprecedented challenge, I have been inspired by our remarkable Rabbis, Rebbetzens, lay leaders, staff and communities as you maintained the vitality of our Synagogues through regular services, events and programmes. Public health professionals and government officials have recognised your determined commitment to protecting the sanctity of life before all else, in what has been a true Kiddush Hashem.
I have no doubt therefore that, whilst you will share my sense of profound pain, following the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday, that places of worship must once again close for congregational prayer, you will also share my desire to take whatever further action is necessary to prevent the spread of Covid-19. This directive from the government confers an imperative upon us to close our Synagogues from Thursday.
As I have noted at a previous time, it would be tempting to use the permission granted for Individual Prayer to open our Shuls so that we can daven privately in the presence of others which would certainly be a מעלה (meritorious). However this is significantly outweighed by the potential for לפני עור (placing a stumbling block before the blind), because those present for Individual Prayer might be tempted to daven together in a מנין which would be a clear breach of the law and a ‘חילול ה' - a desecration of Hashem’s name.
Detailed guidance will follow shortly.
It is my fervent prayer that our shuls will very soon be able to safely re-open once again.
May the Almighty bless all of humankind with healing and a speedy end to the Pandemic and all the suffering that it has brought in its wake.
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis
Over recent months, during times of unprecedented challenge, I have been inspired by our remarkable Rabbis, Rebbetzens, lay leaders, staff and communities as you maintained the vitality of our Synagogues through regular services, events and programmes. Public health professionals and government officials have recognised your determined commitment to protecting the sanctity of life before all else, in what has been a true Kiddush Hashem.
I have no doubt therefore that, whilst you will share my sense of profound pain, following the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday, that places of worship must once again close for congregational prayer, you will also share my desire to take whatever further action is necessary to prevent the spread of Covid-19. This directive from the government confers an imperative upon us to close our Synagogues from Thursday.
As I have noted at a previous time, it would be tempting to use the permission granted for Individual Prayer to open our Shuls so that we can daven privately in the presence of others which would certainly be a מעלה (meritorious). However this is significantly outweighed by the potential for לפני עור (placing a stumbling block before the blind), because those present for Individual Prayer might be tempted to daven together in a מנין which would be a clear breach of the law and a ‘חילול ה' - a desecration of Hashem’s name.
Detailed guidance will follow shortly.
It is my fervent prayer that our shuls will very soon be able to safely re-open once again.
May the Almighty bless all of humankind with healing and a speedy end to the Pandemic and all the suffering that it has brought in its wake.
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis
Online Shiur and Drosha
Led by Yakov Korer and Rabbi Austin
Thursday 25th November at 8:30pm
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Led by Yakov Korer and Rabbi Austin
Thursday 25th November at 8:30pm
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Online Shiur and Drosha
Led by Yakov Korer and Rabbi Austin
Thursday 15th July at 8:30pm
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Led by Yakov Korer and Rabbi Austin
Thursday 15th July at 8:30pm
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Shabbat Vayera
Saturday 7th November
Due to social distancing requirements please contact us in advance if you would like to attend and please click here to download our re-opening letter which details measures that have been put in place for your safety. Please note that the wearing of masks is now compulsory in Places of Worship.
Saturday 7th November
Due to social distancing requirements please contact us in advance if you would like to attend and please click here to download our re-opening letter which details measures that have been put in place for your safety. Please note that the wearing of masks is now compulsory in Places of Worship.
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As always, discussions led by Yakov Korer, so bring your questions and songs along and join us for a spirited Friday Night.
This week's theme: "Baruch HaShem - Thank G-d"
This week's theme: "Baruch HaShem - Thank G-d"
Friday 20th March at 6:45pm
Suggested donations invited between £10-£20
Suggested donations invited between £10-£20
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
The Bessarabia Band
Klezmer Classics & Folk - Thursday 3rd May: 6:30pm
We are excited to host The Bessarabia Band on their only East London date as part of their forthcoming UK tour.
A long-established popular Bessarabia band, comprising of two violins, clarinet, viola and cello, hail from Israel. The musicians, trained in the best music academies of the former Soviet Russia, enchant the audiences by their renditions of classical, chamber, dance, folk and klezmer numbers.
"When Bessarabia comes to a concert hall near you, rest assured that you're going to witness a truly festive musical event!" (C. Taub, former Leader of Israel Philharmonic Orchestra)
A long-established popular Bessarabia band, comprising of two violins, clarinet, viola and cello, hail from Israel. The musicians, trained in the best music academies of the former Soviet Russia, enchant the audiences by their renditions of classical, chamber, dance, folk and klezmer numbers.
"When Bessarabia comes to a concert hall near you, rest assured that you're going to witness a truly festive musical event!" (C. Taub, former Leader of Israel Philharmonic Orchestra)
Bessarabia - an ancient land of winemakers, dancers and musicians. A home of legends and fairy tails. A place where Jews experienced both joy and sorrow.
As always, discussions led by Yakov Korer, so bring your questions and songs along and join us for a spirited Friday Night.
As always, discussions led by Yakov Korer, so bring your questions and songs along and join us for a spirited Friday Night.
