03 July 23
Parashat Balak
Pride Shabbat and confronting our biases
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.
24 June 23
Chukkat Sermon – When Moses was fired and what he did next
Rabbi Mark's sermon for Parashat Chukkat looks at why Moses was fired, and told he could not lead the Children of Israel into the Promised Land. What did he then do that showed he was a great exemplar for today's leaders in any walk of life?
16 June 23
Shelah Leha
The Courage of Ordinary People
16 June 23
Korach Sermon – Full of Life
Rabbi Mark's sermon for Parashat Korach reflects on Judaism as the religion of L'chaim - to life!
09 June 23
BeHa’alotecha 2023
National Volunteers’ Week
28 May 23
Naso Sermon 2023: Starting up and thriving – Reform and Liberal Judaism
Rabbi Mark's sermon reflects on the start ups of the synagogues that make up Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue and the start up of the Movement for Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism, as we consider the formation of a new Progressive Jewish Movement uniting us all whilst preserving our creative Jewish diversity.
28 May 23
Shavuot – did I see you at Sinai?
The journeys into a Jewish are all celebrated at Shavuot
20 May 23
Bamidbar
What will you stand up and be counted for?
13 May 23
Behar-Bechukkotai Sermon: Our Ketubah with Israel
Rabbi Mark was in Israel this week at the Connections Conference of the World Union for Progressive Judaism. How is our relationship with Israel altered by the events of the past months?
30 April 23
Acharei Mot -Kedoshim
Why shouldn't we talk to the dead?
14 April 23
Seventh Day Pesach Sermon: Elijah and Radical Jewish Impatience
Rabbi Mark asks why does Judaism encourage us to be impatient for change in the world?
08 April 23
Shabbat Pesach – Miriam’s Cup
Bringing our stories to our seder, and our Judaism!