Stonegrove Life
Our Stonegrove Life committee supports the Together Groups (click here), Stonegrove Serenade (click here), and other adult learning opportunities.
The Stonegrove Life committee is at the heart of the community. We put on an array of events that cater to many different interests. Our comprehensive adult education programme ensures that further learning is not only fun but even leave you wanting more. It’s not just about Jewish learning, we pride ourselves on offering our synagogue members the chance to unwind with entertainment nights, interactive cookery demonstrations, talks by fascinating speakers and we also oversee the Stonegrove Serenade, New Options and our amazing ‘Together Groups’. The groups offer the chance for people to socialise united by a common interest – from reading to pets and even whiskey!
There really is something for everybody, so why not explore the great range of upcoming events we’ve got planned. Don’t forget, we can get pretty booked up so make sure you sign up nice and early if something appeals to you.
Pimms & Poetry
Pimms & Poetry
Wednesday 4 September, 20:00-21:30
Join us as we share our favourite poems and personal compositions! You don’t have to bring a poem but can just come and enjoy the sharing. We create an informal atmosphere, with Pimms, snacks and warmth for all.
Yom Kippur Special
Saturday 12 October, 12:00-12:45
Poetry of Reconciliation
This year one of our new Together Groups, Pimms and Poetry, will create a special Yom Kippur space to share poems of Transition and Change. They might be your own composition or a poem you’ve appreciated by someone else, or just join us to listen. Facilitated by Ewen Goldsobel, this is a space for sharing and appreciating together. In the Beit Midrash.
Meet the Machzor 2024 and 1985 – Back to the Future 9
Thursday 19 September, 19:30-21:00
This year we will be using the new 2024 Movement for Reform Judaism Machzor, which is the 9th edition of Days of Awe. Rabbi Mark, who chaired the Editorial Group which created it, in this Zoom only session will help you to be able to compare the new edition to the 1985 Days of Awe which was our previous Machzor. What’s new? What is time honoured? Where are my favourites? Run jointly by EHRS and Sinai Synagogue in Leeds.
*Make your mark on the new Machzor*
We invite you to dedicate a Machzor set for our Synagogue members and guests to use. Your dedication will appear on an elegant bookplate on the inside front cover, and can include up to 18 words of text to commemorate the life of a loved one, a special occasion, or something else that is important to you.
Please click here for more details.
Bite of Torah
Bite of Torah for everyone interested in Torah, 9:15-10:15
Our popular Saturday morning Torah study in it’s wonderful richness. Please go to the calendar section of the website to book in person attendance on particular dates. Zoom details will be provided in Our Week Ahead email.
Saturday 17 August
Vaetchanan: Join Rabbi Tanya to explore the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4) in the context of the Parashah and its journey through the centuries of Jewish history. We will start our journey with the Torah and finish with the latest rabbinic comments and interpretations of its meaning.
Saturday 21 September
Bite of Machzor Shiur: This year we will be using the new 2024 Movement for Reform Judaism Machzor, which is the 9th edition of Days of Awe. Rabbi Mark, who chaired the Editorial Group which created it, will guide you through what is special about it and how it can help you to make the most of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Saturday 19 October
Sukkot Shiur: Nothing New Under the Sun. Jonathan Bergwerk returns to teach about the Megillah for Sukkot, Kohelet or Ecclesiastes. Hosted by Rabbi Mark.
Talmud Class
Talmud Class via Zoom
Sundays 18 August, 22 September & 27 October, 10:00-11:00
EHRS’s stimulating and friendly Talmud class is open to all levels of Jewish knowledge.
Join Rabbi Mark to grapple with the ideas of our classical Rabbis. Join the discussion of 2000 years ago and its remarkable relevance to issues today. No previous Talmud study experience necessary, just a thirst to get deep into the foundational texts of Judaism.
This class is conducted online through Zoom as discussion and argument is what it is all about! Please email rabbi.mark@ehrs.uk to get the Zoom details and the Talmud texts we are studying.
Rosh Chodesh
Rosh Chodesh on Zoom
Wednesdays 4 September, 9 October, 6 November, 4 December, 19:30-21:00
The New Moon is a traditional women’s holiday, but this monthly study group is open to all.
On the first day of a Hebrew month, a sliver of the new moon is visible in the sky. Rosh Chodesh (‘head of the month’) is the traditional Jewish holiday on this day. Join us on Zoom for music, contemplation, chat and creativity to mark each new month.
For more information, please email rabbi.tanya@ehrs.uk
The Pondering Jew
The Pondering Jew
(previously known as World’s Minorities & Politics)
In person and on Zoom
Join Phil Dave & Rabbi Tanya for an informative, thought provoking conversations on the EHRS podcast. In person & on Zoom. Please bring your opinions & expertise along and we promise to include you in the conversation!
Future dates to be announced
Join us from 19:30 for a bagel supper, podcast begins at 20:00.