Words
Words by Deanna: Words was the talk given by Deanna, in loving memory of her wonderful parents, Cissy &…
Shavuot
Expulsion of the Jews 1290
Expulsion of the Jews 1290 by Michelle: This afternoon I would like to talk to you about the expulsion…
Marriage Made in Heaven
Marriage Made in Heaven by Danielle: The concept of marriage does not apply only between men and women in…
The Big Question
The Big Question by Deanna: I’m going to speak today about how we should conduct ourselves. It will sound…
Batia the Egyptian Enigma
Batia the Egyptian Enigma by Maxine: My talk today is about Batia, the Egyptian princess who rescued Moshe from…
Painting for Her Life
Painting for Her Life by Susan: Last month, on Yom Hashoah, the Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks said: “We remember…
The Song of Nature
The Song of Nature by Esther: Chag Sameach Ladies. Since Shavu’ot is the time when the Israelites were essentially…
Happiness
Happiness by Pam: Happiness, joy, simcha! Sometimes you can get a wonderful feeling that spreads over you causing such…
Things I have Learnt or My Guiding Principle
Things I have Learnt or My Guiding Principle by Esther: Shavuot is meant to be the culmination of 49…
Wise Counsel
Wise Counsel by Deanna: This is based on Pirkei Avoth/Ethics of our Fathers, Chapter 2, Verse 7 and on…
Power of the Community
Power of the Community by Suzanne: Shavuot is when the entire Jewish people received the Torah and the point…
Jewish Life in Tunisia
Jewish Life in Tunisia by Elizabeth: Hello Dear friends from our community and beyond. I would like to start…
WIZO
WIZO Ladies Tikkun Talk – WIZO by Yvonne: I am sure that all of you know of WIZO, the…
A Narrow Escape
A Narrow Escape by Helen: In the 1930s,my parents were a prosperous young couple living in Gelsenkirchen near Dusseldorf,…
Stumbling Blocks and the Blind
Stumbling Blocks and the Blind by Nurith: I give this D’var Torah in loving memory of my dear parents…
Great in Uniform
Great in Uniform by Nurith: Two and a half weeks ago on a Shabbat morning Deanna approached me asking…
Woodside Park Cares
Woodside Park Cares by Esther: Rebbetzin Gila and friends, Chag Sameach. Firstly, I would like to thank Deanna for…
Parenting with Fire
Parenting with Fire by Pam: As a mum of young children you are naturally interested in ideas & strategies…
Eishet Chayil
Eishet Chayil by Andrea: It has become a Jewish custom for men to recite Eishet Chayill “a woman of valour”,…
Charoset
Charoset by Naomi: This Dvar Torah is dedicated to the memory of Malka Bayla Schindler who sadly passed away…
Keep Well It’s a Mitzvah
Keep Well It’s a Mitzvah by Deanna: I give this D’var Torah in loving memory of my dear father,…
Safta’s Story
Safta’s Story by Tali: My Safta was a very special grandmother. She was elegant, gracious, friendly, kind, generous and…
The Magnificent 7
The Magnificent 7 by Esther: I have always enjoyed the more mystical side of Judaism and Torah study, and…
Parenting
Parenting by Pam: In Kosher Deli at Temple Fortune a lady comes in with a baby in a buggy…
Time
Time by Debra: Time We have just finished counting the omer leading up to Shavuot – which is connected…
Humiliation
Humiliation by Deanna: I give this D’var Torah in loving memory of my dear father, Ellis (zl), who passed…
Jews of Greece
Jews of Greece by Helen: When you think of Greece, what images come to mind? Islands and legends? Hot…
Jewish Blind and Disabled
Jewish Blind and Disabled by Hazel: Good afternoon Thank you so much for inviting me here today and giving…
The Ingathering of the Exiles
The Ingathering of the Exiles by Rachel: When Naftali Herz Imber wrote the beautiful poem “Hatikva” in 1878, he…
Can a Smile Affect You
Can a Smile Affect You by Sara: I decided to talk about something that’s not normally talked about. but first…
My Omer
My Omer by Esther: Chag Sameach and welcome everyone. The inspiration behind my talk today came a few weeks…
The Five Sisters
The Five Sisters by Maxine: I would like to dedicate this talk to the memory of my dear parents,…
Mother in Law Episode 2
Mother in Law Episode 2 by Estelle: We are told about son-in-law/father-in-law relationships in the Torah. Parsha Yisro speaks…
Mother in Law Episode 1
Mother in Law Episode 1 by Deanna: The Ladies’ Tikkun on Thursday, 1 June 17 (2nd day of Shavuot,…
Friendship & Kindness in Verse
Friendship & Kindness in Verse by Pam: A FRIEND A good friend is like sunshine in the morning The comfort…
What’s in a Name
What’s in a Name by Jo: What’s in a name? Can I have a show of hands of how many…
Giving & Receiving Praise
Giving & Receiving Praise by Esther: Chag Sameach ladies! When I chose to speak about Praise, little did I…
When We Smile
When We Smile by Pam: When We Share When we share laughter, there’s twice the fun, When we share success,…
Visiting the Sick
Visiting the sick by Deanna: The Ladies’ Tikkun on Monday, 21st May 2018 (2nd day of Shavuot, 5776) Held…
Ken Livingstone and Zionism
Ken Livingstone and Zionism by Michelle: Introduction to talk: When Ken Livingstone, two years ago, made his infamous statement…
Hidden Stories from World Jewish Relief’s Archives
Hidden Stories from World Jewish Relief’s Archives by Debbie: Once a week I volunteer at World Jewish Relief as…
Language We Use Around Food
Language We Use Around Food by Sam: Language we use around food – Words for Shavuot 2019 Food is…
Respect for Age & Wisdom
Respect for Age & Wisdom by Deanna: In this day and age, society appears to idolise youth, beauty and…
Justice for the Weak and Vulnerable
Justice for the Weak and Vulnerable by Deanna: Dedication byDeanna Chart in loving memory of her dear parents, Cissy…
Surrogacy: An Experience
Surrogacy: An Experience by Talia: So, I’m going to start with the punchline – 4 and a half years ago…
Poland: a Perspective
Poland: a Perspective by Jo: Good evening all I thank Rebbetzin Gila and Deanne for inviting me along this evening to speak…
Bereavement in the Time of Covid
Bereavement in the Time of Covid by Susan: My mother in law, Phyllis, died on the last day of Pesach of…
Language is a Beautiful Thing
Language is a Beautiful Thing by Sam: Using language positively Language is a beautiful thing – especially when used…
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z’l by a secret admirer
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z’l by a secret admirer by Esther: Chodesh Tov ve Chag Sameach! When Deanna approached…
Jo’s 3 Gs to Shavuot
Jo’s 3 Gs to Shavuot by Jo: Shavuot remembers the time that G-d spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai…
Jewish Deaf Association
Jewish Deaf Association by Judith: Good evening, and thanks for inviting me to speak about the Jewish Deaf Association.…
Fit for Food
Fit for Food By Deanna: I give this D’var Torah in loving memory of my dear father, Ellis (zl),…
Gateway to Happiness
Gateway to Happiness by Jo: Dedicated in loving memory of my mother-in-law Shirley What makes me happy you…
Espionage A Jewish Spy Ring in Palestine
Espionage – A Jewish Spy Ring in Palestine by Nurith: We are talking about the beginning of the twentieth…
My Family’s History in the Holocaust
Photos Left to Right Shalom Schachna and Bluma Wallach Genya and Menachem Mendel Zula and Marion My Family’s History…
The Kindness Project
The Kindness Project by Sam: This isn’t technically a talk more an advertisement for our now third annual Woodside…
The Romans and the Jews
The Romans and the Jews by Helen: Judea in the first century was ruled by the Romans though the…
Why was the Torah given in the Desert, not Israel
Why was the Torah given in the Desert, not Israel by Naomi: We always begin reading the book of…