08 October 22
Shabbat Ha’azinu – Ending well
Ending and beginning
Rabbis’ and Cantor’s Thoughts and Writings
Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue (EHRS) is an inclusive, progressive, vibrant and welcoming holy community. Our Judaism combines a love of Jewish tradition with love of community.
07 October 22
Kol Nidre – People are Complicated
Rabbi Debbie reflects on how stories of humanity and inhumanity, the people who make these things happen, and our role in it all
30 September 22
Second Day Rosh Hashanah
Everything changes...
29 September 22
Rosh Hashanah Sermon 2022 – Open our eyes
Rabbi Mark's sermon for Rosh Hashanah morning is call for us to open our eyes to the possibilities of this year.
25 September 22
Nitzavim Sermon 2022 – Our King without a crown
Rabbi Mark's Sermon as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues into its eight month rejects the legitimacy of any regime that commits mass murder.
15 September 22
Ci Tetze Sermon 2022 – Given from God’s Glory
On the Shabbat after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died, Rabbi Mark reflects on her reign and the meaning of monarchy in Judaism.
03 September 22
Shabbat Shoftim – The Big and Small ways of Pursuing Justice
27 August 22
Shabbat Re’eh – Rosh Chodesh Ellul and fixing that which is broken
21 August 22
Shabbat Ekev – Listening and Communicating
Shema Yisrael, sign language, and what it means to communicate
06 August 22
The stories we tell – Devarim and Tisha B’Av
The need to create space for stories of tragedy and of joy helps us process our lived experiences
30 July 22
Masei – Remembering Lovelock and being strengthened
James Lovelock died at 103 this week, Rabbi Debbie reflects on how Judaism can act communally for the environment
07 July 22
Balak Sermon 2022 – On being an un-ethical Monotheist
Piety without strong ethics is of little value argues Rabbi Mark Goldsmith. When Jewish practice meets an ethical way of life holy sparks fly!