Borehamwood Shul

12/04/2026

This promises to be a moving evening of music and reflection to mark Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Memorial Day

01/04/2026

https://youtu.be/SoYit9KK8cY?si=3jG12rEcwjiINCe4

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30/03/2026

Click the link for your step by step guide to Pesach

When buying Pesach products from a supervised or non-supervised establishment, make sure that all items bear a kosher l’Pesach hechsher.

11/01/2026

17/12/2025

Rabbi Kraus was born and raised in Australia He is Director of Community Education at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun in New York and Vice President of Strate...

14/12/2025

As we begin Chanukah this evening, we are all in shock at the horrific news from Sydney this morning. A mass shooting at a Chanukah celebration at Bondi Beach has left multiple people dead and many more injured. Our hearts break for those in Australia who gathered to celebrate Chanukah and instead experienced unimaginable terror and loss.

At this moment, we stand in solidarity with the Jewish community of Sydney. We grieve with them, and we pray for the victims, for the injured to have a full recovery, and for comfort for those who mourn.

During Chanukah, we kindle lights to proclaim the miracle and to push back against darkness. Tonight, as we light our menorahs, we do so with heavy hearts but also with resolve. The message of Chanukah endures - that light will always overcome darkness, that hope persists even in our darkest moments, and that the Jewish people will continue to celebrate our traditions together.

The CST continues to work closely with police, government and community partners to protect Jewish life in this country, including discussions this morning to increase security and policing for Chanukah events in the UK over the next eight days. We are grateful for their continued vigilance and support.

At times like these, it's more important than ever that we look after one another. We know that many of you have family and friends in Australia, and we are here to support you. Please check in with your friends and neighbours. If you're struggling with what's happened, you're not alone. Please reach out to our Rabbinic team or to Karen, our Care Coordinator.

May God give strength to His people and bless His people, Israel, with peace.

Chanukah Sameach,
The BES Rabbinic and HO Team

12/12/2025

Meet the Rabbinic Team at Borehamwood & Elstree Synagogue, led by Senior Rabbi Alex and Rebbetzin Eva Chapper, together with Rabbi Greg and Rebbetzin Hannah ...

28/11/2025

This week is Jewish Women's Aid Shabbat (JWA) and, as a community, we're proud to be a long-term partner of JWA.
JWA is the only specialist organisation in the UK supporting Jewish women and children affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
While we might like to think this doesn't happen in the Jewish community, sadly, that’s not the case, and so we need to act together to stop the ripple effect of abuse.
conversations around this subject, difficult though it may be.
Please know that if you, or anyone you know, is affected by these issues, you can speak to any member of the Rabbinic Team in confidence or to Karen Moss, our Community Care Co-ordinator.
Our goal is a community where everyone feels safe, believed and supported, not only this Shabbat, but always.

14/07/2025

Mazal tov to Saul Taylor and to the all the new trustees including our very own Cindy Dorf Goldstein from everyone at BES.

10/07/2025

https://borehamwoodshul.org/blog/how-to/your-guide-to-the-three-weeks-2025-5785%D7%91%D7%99%D7%9F-%D7%94%D7%9E%D7%A6%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9D

Those who are generally healthy should ensure to drink plenty of fluids in the days before the fast and especially the day before the fast.

17/06/2025

Rabbi Plancey championed the idea that every Jew can learn Torah, connect to God, and grow at their own level, in their own way.