Hidden Stories from World Jewish Relief’s Archives  by Debbie:   Once a week I volunteer at World Jewish Relief as one member of a small team of volunteers (including Woodside…

Language We Use Around Food  by Sam:   Language we use around food – Words for Shavuot 2019 Food is at the heart of Jewish life and culture. In the…

Respect for Age & Wisdom by Deanna: ​ In this day and age, society appears to idolise youth, beauty and sporting prowess and often age and experience are side-lined. What…

Justice for the Weak and Vulnerable by Deanna: ​ Dedication byDeanna Chart in loving memory of her dear parents, Cissy and Ellis and her special brother, Ian (zl) 1. Freedom…

Surrogacy: An Experience by Talia:   So, I’m going to start with the punchline – 4 and a half years ago my family and I began the journey to become a…

Poland: a Perspective by Jo:   Good evening all I thank Rebbetzin Gila and Deanne for inviting me along this evening to speak about my experience following my 4 day trip to Poland…

Bereavement in the Time of Covid by Susan:   My mother in law, Phyllis, died on the last day of Pesach of old age. We knew that it was coming and my…

Language is a Beautiful Thing by Sam:   Using language positively Language is a beautiful thing – especially when used in a positive, productive manner. I’ve always loved words, lyrics…

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z’l by a secret admirer by Esther:   Chodesh Tov ve Chag Sameach! When Deanna approached me to speak today, I hesitated – as usual –…

Jo’s 3 Gs to Shavuot by Jo:   Shavuot remembers the time that G-d spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai and gave him the Ten Commandments and other laws but…