Feb 28

Special Evening Q & A

By Lorraine Uncategorized

Special Evening Q&A at Sha’arei Tsedek Synagogue

Supporting Children & Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

📅 Date: Sunday 26 April 2026

🕢 Time: 7:30 PM

📍 Location: Sha’arei Tsedek Synagogue

Join us for an interactive Q&A and discussion evening with Hannah Lethbridge, Educational & Child Psychologist from RocketEd, focused on supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The session will be shaped by questions from parents and carers and will offer practical guidance, shared discussion and a supportive space to explore a wide range of needs. This session is open to parents, carers and anyone supporting children and young people who are neurodivergent or have special educational needs, including those who may be awaiting assessment.

RocketEd is a multidisciplinary team of specialist practitioners providing SEND support and assessment services, including educational psychology, autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia assessment, neurodiversity coaching, SEND consultancy and services for schools.

Please email info@shaarei-tsedek.org.uk to let us know you are coming.

Jan 31

Passover

By Lorraine Uncategorized

Community Seder at Sha’arei Tsedek: Come together for a meaningful second night of Passover

Thursday 2 April, 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm

Join us for a warm, interactive Community Seder as we come together to celebrate Passover.

Share in the story of freedom with friends, make new connections, and enjoy traditions both old and new, with meaningful moments and plenty of warmth around the table.

Highlights of the evening:

A guided, interactive second-night Seder
Delicious fish or vegetarian meal
A welcoming atmosphere for all ages and stages
Children’s activity placemats to keep little ones engaged

Booking is now closed for this event.

Jan 17

Yom HaShoah

By Lorraine Uncategorized

Yom HaShoah Commemoration

Monday 13 April, 7.30 pm

Join us for an evening of reflection, music and testimony as we honour the memory of the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, and all victims of Nazi persecution.

We are honoured to welcome the acclaimed Zemel Choir together with our guest speaker, Peter Summerfield BEM, who was born in Berlin and escaped to the UK in 1939 at the age of six with his parents and brother. He will share reflections drawn from his own family’s experience.

This commemorative event is being held jointly with Southgate Progressive Synagogue, bringing our communities together in remembrance.

All are welcome to attend.

Together we remember.
Together we bear witness.
Never again.

The Yellow Candle Project

As part of our Yom HaShoah commemoration, we are proudly supporting The Yellow Candle Project, managed by Maccabi GB. This initiative helps us remember the six million Jewish lives lost during the Holocaust.

You can collect a yellow candle from the synagogue during office hours.

Donation £5.00 per candle

To make your donation to this important cause click HERE. Alternatively, if you wish to you can make a cash donation in person at the synagogue.

Together, we honour the memory of the past and support future generations in preserving the lessons of history. Yellow Candles will be available to collect from the synagogue during office hours from Monday 16 March until Monday 13 April.

Oct 03

What’s on – April 2026

By Lorraine Uncategorized

Weekly activities

Erev Shabbat Service: Fridays, 6.45 pm

Shabbat Morning Services: Saturdays, 10.30 am

B’nei Mitzvah Group: Fridays, 5.00 pm (Term time only)

Religion School: Sundays, 9.30 am (Term time only)

What’s on this month

Thursday 2

11.00 am – First Day Pesach Morning service at Southgate Progressive Synagogue

6.00 pm – Community Seder

Join us at Sha’arei Tsedek for a warm interactive second night Community Seder. Enjoy a delicious fish or vegetarian meal, and traditions old and new. All are welcome, so please bring your family and friends. Booking closing 26 March. Book via our website, or call 020 8445 3400.

Sunday 12

1.00 pm – Essentials of Judaism offsite trip to The Imperial War Museum

Monday 13

7.30 pm – Yom Hashoah – An Evening of Memories

Join us for an evening of reflection, music and testimony as we honour the memory of the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, and all victims of Nazi persecution. We are honoured to welcome the acclaimed Zemel Choir, whose powerful harmonies will help us reflect, remember and connect. We also welcome our guest speaker Peter Summerfield, who was born in Berlin and escaped to the UK as a child with his parents and brother in 1939 at the age of six. All are welcome.

Tuesday 14 & 28

7.30 pm – Essentials of Judaism

Wednesday 1, 15, 22 & 29

1.30 pm – Bridge Club

Wednesday 15

7.30 pm – Council Meeting (Join via Zoom)

Thursday 16, 23 & 30

7.00 pm – Ivrit Class

Monday 20

6.30 pm – Book Club

The group will be discussing The English Teacher by Yiftach Reicher Atir.

Tuesday 21

6.45 pm – Yom HaAtzmaut Event

Join us for a special evening marking 78 years since the Declaration of Israel’s independence in May 1948. This year, we unite with Elstree Liberal, Southgate Progressive, and Radlett Reform synagogues to commemorate both Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut in a unique and meaningful way, with speakers, and music from our choir. Join us for an opportunity to celebrate, learn, dance and reflect. The evening will conclude with a delightful gathering over food, where you can reconnect with old friends and make new ones in the spirit of community. We would be grateful for a £6 contribution towards the cost of supper. Please book HERE or call 202 8445 3400

Friday 24

6.45 pm – Koleinu Erev Shabbat service

Shabbat 25

9.30 am – Cuppa & Chat before the service

Sunday 26

10.30 am – Community Hub

7.30 pm – Special Evening Talk – Supporting Children & Young People with Special Educational Needs

Tuesday 28

12.30 pm – Lunch and Chat Group

What’s coming up in May

Shabbat 2

10.30 am – Special Service & Kiddush in Memory of Estelle Gilston z”l

We will be holding a very special Shabbat service, featuring our wonderful choir, in the legacy of Estelle Gilston z”l, Life President of Sha’arei Tsedek. Estelle was a true leading light, deeply committed to the well-being of every member and every aspect of synagogue life. With this in mind, at this service we will also officially welcome our newly appointed Life President, Roz Levenson. If you’re planning to attend, please let the office know so we can cater accordingly – 020 8445 3400 | info@shaarei-tsedek.org.uk

Dec 31

Yom Ha-Atzma’ut 2026

By Lorraine Events, Festivals

Coming Together for Yom HaAtzmaut 2026

An Evening of Reflection, Celebration and Community

Tuesday 21 April | 6.45pm

This April, Sha’arei Tsedek North London Reform Synagogue invites you to a special evening marking Yom Ha-Atzma’ut—Israel’s Day of Independence.

As we mark 78 years since the Declaration of the State of Israel in 1948, this gathering offers a meaningful opportunity not only to celebrate, but also to reflect. In partnership with The Liberal Synagogue Elstree, Radlett Reform Synagogue and Southgate Progressive Synagogue, we will come together as one community to share in both Yom Ha-zikkaron and Yom Ha-Atzma’ut.

The evening has been thoughtfully designed to hold both remembrance and joy. Through music, conversation and shared experience, we create space to honour those who have been lost, while also celebrating the resilience, culture and spirit of Israel today.

You can expect an engaging and welcoming programme, including Israeli song and dance, food and time to connect, as well as opportunities for learning and discussion. The evening will culminate in a special service, featuring our Yom Ha-Atzma’ut choir.

Whether you join us every year or are attending for the first time, this promises to be a warm, uplifting and meaningful community event.

A £6.00 contribution towards supper would be appreciated.

👉 Book your place HERE.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Lorraine