Families with children

We welcome families with children of all ages. New members are encouraged to discuss how we can best meet their needs. At present we offer the following:

Monthly Cheder Class

Since January 2025 our Rabbi, Miri Lawrence, runs a Zoom Cheder for our children usually on the second Saturday morning in the month.  There are two groups: under 10 years (10am-10.45) and over 10 years (10.45-11.45)  This is a joint event with Ealing Liberal Synagogue.  These also involve a team of young people who have come up through the cheder themselves and want to share their knowledge with the younger generation. Children, and their parents, can then join and actively participate in our Shabbat services.

To be added to the circulation list, please contact Michael using the CONTACT US page

Special events

Each year we make arrangements for children to meet up for something special, such as a Rosh Hashanah picnic or a Chanukah party. In addition, children are invited to join in with the community’s activities, such as the decoration of the Sukkah.

Liberal Judaism activities

We encourage families to be involved in activities arranged by Liberal Judaism. The movement has a programme of summer camps and events during the rest of the year, which we publicise to members who have children. These activities provide a great opportunity to meet up with children from other Liberal Jewish communities. Those children who attend are always very enthusiastic afterwards about their experience and keen to go again.

Bar- and Bat-mitzvah

Perhaps you are thinking about your son or daughter having a bar- or bat-mitzvah ceremony. The first step is to discuss this with Rabbi Miri, who will help to find a teacher to prepare your child and to make the arrangements for the ceremony.

Other initiatives

We are always interested in new ideas to involve families with children and you are welcome to talk them through with members of the Council.