Rabbis’ and Cantor’s Thoughts and Writings

What is the meaning of the Kosher laws for us today? Rabbi Mark asks how what we know now about the way the food is produced means that there need to be modern interpretations.

This Shabbat is when we begin the Book of Leviticus for the year and is also Shabbat Zachor, the Shabbat when we remember the Amalakite attack on the Children Israel. Rabbi Mark's sermon begins with the hope represented by the first EHRS Iftar inviting our Muslim neighbours to share their Ramadan meal at our Synagogue.

Rabbi Mark returned from Israel at war on the 29th of February. This sermon reports on what he experienced and chronicles that despair from what has happened and some hope for the future.

Rabbi Mark's sermon reflects on his recent experience at Shaare Shalom Synagogue in Kingston, Jamaica and the willing hearts that keep a community, in Jamaica or London living!

Rabbi Mark sets out the Jewish duty to protest against and prevent the abuse of power, whether it be against damage of the environment, the tyranny of a Pharaoh or destructive government.