THE NEW LONDON SYNAGOGUE offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity.  We are traditional in practice and non-judgmental in outlook.  It is a special blend that we think is contemporary Judaism at its best.

The synagogue in St. John's Wood close to the centre of London, is one of the most beautiful in London and a joy to pray in. We are affiliated to the Assembly  of Masorti Synagogues and the World Council of Conservative Judaism. 

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Mondays 8th February - The second unit of the Prayer series continues. (Cost: £6 per session ).

Choose from  Siddur Sat Nav - with Rina Wolfson - After the success of the first Siddur SatNav course, this innovative programme is returning for another 5-week series.  We will be looking at the Friday night service, as well as weekday Mincha and Ma’ariv and the Grace after Meals. The sessions will focus on the layout of the service, how to find your way around, and will also shed some light onto some of these fascinating prayers. This course is open to everyone – if you missed the first Siddur SatNav you can still come along and enjoy this one.

Or  These are a few of my Favourite Prayers - designed for people with familiarity with the prayer service who are looking for more depth on specific parts of the service. It will focus on history, meaning and music.

Feb 8th  -  Kaddish  -  Chazan Jacky Chernett
Feb 15th  -  Bircat Hamazon  -  Chazan Stephen Cotsen
Feb 22nd   -  Aleinu  -  Rabbi Jeremy Gordon

Saturday 6th February - Tots for Tea (for little people and their parents) at the home of Rabbi Jeremy and Josephine
There is no charge for this event but please contact the office to book your places.

Shabbat 13th February L'dor Vador - Communal Lunch for the whole community - Cost £15 (Please book by Tuesday 9th February)
This is a special lunch which aims to tell the story of our community so that our newer members can hear first hand from some of the pioneers who created our community, come and hear about (or re-live) those days when we embarked on this most exciting of journeys. Click here to download the flyer 

Sunday 14th February at 5.00 pm - Quest Winter Lecture by Karen Armstrong, entitled - The Case for God.
Karen Armstrong is one of the world's leading commentators on religious affairs. She spent seven years as a Roman Catholic nun in the 1960s, but then left her teaching order in 1969 to become a full time writer and broadcaster. A passionate campaigner for religious liberty, Karen Armstrong is an outstanding and inspiring speaker.  
COST: Members £5; Non-members £7, price to include coffee and light refreshments which will be served from 4.30 pm.   All welcome

On Sunday 21st February  at 6.00 pm, the New London Film Club (in association with the Friends of the Jewish Museum) will be showing the film Etz Limon (Lemon Tree) as part of our season on 'Conflict'. 'Salma, a Palestinian widow - living there for decades - has to stand up against her new neighbor, the Israeli Defense Minister, when he moves into his new house opposite her lemon grove, on the green line border between Israel and the West Bank.' Admission £6 to include refreshments served from 5.30 pm. All welcome

Purim 27th/28th February - 
On Saturday evening (27th) we will start with Minchah and a Seudah at 6.00pm and the Megillah will be read at approximately 7.00 pm. , and there will be a Hamentaschen Reception following the service. 

Also on Saturday evening, will be "Queen Esther's Persian Feast" - To celebrate Purim the L'Hayim group are organising a Persian dinner with a magician and Karaoke. All profits will be going to The Separated Child Foundation. Tickets £10 in advance or £15 on the door. 9.00 pm (approx) till late! Click here to download the flyer 

On Sunday morning (28th) Shacharit will be at 10.15 am followed by the Megillah at 11.00 am. This will be followed by a festive Purim Brunch for the whole community. The Cheder will be running a special family programme throughout the morning.

The Megillah will once again be read by Lester Kershenbaum. Please join us (Fancy Dress encouraged!!) for this highlight of the New London Year.