Nefesh Leeds

11/06/2026

Do we have to imagine Judaism in the current binary thinking of 'orthodox' and 'reform' (or even 'progressive')?

Some initial thoughts from Student Rabbi Anna Dyson

https://www.nefeshleeds.org/post/at-work-at-the-edges

I've just finished reading a book called 'At Work in the Ruins' by Dougald Hine which explains and explores his evolving work around climate change - triggered upon his realisation a few years ago that perhaps he should stop talking about climate change...He explains that there is a lot of work goin...

06/05/2026

DAY 35/49... two weeks until SHAVUOT!!

Fancy something a bit *different* this year?! Come join us for an EARLY MORNING walk up a local (very small, ok not really a) mountain and enjoy coffee, pastries and Shavuot-themed chat and prayer-song at the top! It will be truly invigorating and joyful cos that's the Nefesh Leeds way!

https://www.nefeshleeds.org/event-details/dawn-shavuot-hike

04/05/2026

welcome to our new FB friends! We try to keep FB updated with all the things going on, but the best way to stay in touch is by heading over to the website and subscribing - also recognising not everyone is on FB (good for them!) so trying to funnel people to the website as our main source of communication. Thanks!

03/05/2026

We’d love you to join us for Friday Night Together — Shabbat just got even better ✨

Come as you are for music, celebration, and that signature Nefesh Leeds energy.

We’ll share song, food, and space to breathe and connect. Everyone is welcome; pay-as-you-can to keep it accessible.

When: Friday 5 June, 6ish–10:30 PM
Where: North Leeds (exact details on booking)

Bring family, friends, or just yourself. Let’s slow down, sing, and be together.

See you there — RSVP and details: https://wix.to/0J19ZlP

29/04/2026

Can you believe almost 50 people have now experienced at least one Soul-Full Shabbat?

It's an accessible, non judgmental, creative meaningful, connecting Shabbat space in Leeds.

One newcomer last week took the time a couple of days later to send me a message of thanks, saying "it was so lovely and felt really special."

It really does feel like we're creating something special and meaningful together.

So if you've been waiting for an invitation, or a moment to come along - now is that time!

Please book on here and you'll get all the important details (for obvious reasons at the moment I can't publicly advertise the venue, as much as I'd like to to make it easier for you to join...).

Hope to see you on Saturday!

11/03/2026

WOWOWOW!!! I've just spent all morning number crunching for my Soul-Full Shabbat initiative and ... WOW!

🌟40 people have come to at least one Shabbat morning! (and before this initiative, she hadn't been to 'shul' willingly for a very long time...
🌟we've been running for 12 weeks and someone has come to 11 of them!
🌟most people (over 2/3) have come BACK (and some only came for the first time last week)
🌟 we have 8 regular kids who come!

So what are YOU waiting for? Consider yourself most very WELCOME

annadyson.com/soul-full-shabbat

03/03/2026

Taking a pause on this topsy turvy day…

26/02/2026

02/02/2026

In January I started teaching Mussar online for the first time, and I've loved every second of sharing my love of this ancient Jewish spiritual practice that is so so timely for today.

So there's going to be more! Click through to sign up. Please note that I'm teaching the Weds lunchtime group; my amazing mentor, colleague and teacher Rabbi Marcia Plumb will be teaching the Mon evening group.

We are constantly exploring new ways to offer Mussar. Please fill in the form below to tell us what you're looking for and what could work for you:​

14/01/2026

A new page on my website! People have been asking me about where I go for my Jewish inspiration, so I've listed a few places to go to for inspiring Jewish content so you can forge your own meaningful Jewish path :)

Please also share your own!

annadyson.com/new-path