Langdon opening London college
Educational charity Langdon is to open a London college for the 16-to-25 age group, complementing its existing college in Manchester.The charity - helping teenagers and young adults with...
View ArticleOrthodox influx brings second US Edgware shul
A second United Synagogue shul is to be opened in Edgware to meet growing demand from Orthodox families moving to the area.It will launch in premises in the Stonegrove area, with services starting next...
View ArticleBurial fees waiver attracts US recruits
The United Synagogue will collectively waive thousands of pounds of burial fund entry fees for those new to the US who join its second Edgware congregation, the establishment of which has caused...
View ArticleIt's seconds out for the US in Edgware
The second US synagogue in Edgware, Ahavas Israel, welcomed around 100 people for services during its inaugural weekend at the Langdon College premises.Members of the nearby Yeshurun Federation...
View ArticleNew Edgware butcher will be under Federation’s KF supervision
A new kosher butcher is set to open in Edgware, the first in the area under the supervision of the Federation of Synagogues' new KF label.The arrival of Pulkele in Mowbray Road will mark a further...
View ArticleMusic contest stars take centre stage
Cellist Ellen Baumring-Gledhill scooped the title of Emunah Young Musician of the Year. The 14-year-old from Edgware gave "a compelling, very moving performance" of Bloch's prayer at Sunday's...
View ArticleNew free school plans underway
Supporters of a new Jewish secondary school in north-west London have launched a series of meetings for prospective parents in a bid to win wider backing for the plan.The Modern Orthodox Secondary...
View ArticlePlanning victory for Federation on headstones
The Federation of Synagogues has won the right to erect upright headstones in its new Edgware cemetery despite council officers' objections that they would detract from the location's green belt...
View ArticleSuper-size us: Key Reform shuls are talking merger
The leadership of Hendon Reform Synagogue has recommended a merger with Edgware and District Reform Synagogue to form a super-sized congregation.Although Hendon still serves around 700 families, it has...
View ArticleMerger vote is postponed
Hendon Reform Synagogue has postponed a vote on a merger with Edgware and District Reform Synagogue.The shul's council had recommended union with the larger congregation as a "wonderful prospect" for...
View ArticleLangdon members take the long route
Langdon Brady Club members Robert Bluestone, 18, and Jamie Pash, 19, hope their long distance endeavours will raise much-needed funds for the Edgware enterprise, which helps those with mild to moderate...
View ArticleA high flyer is out on a wing for charity
Not one to say no to a challenge Vanessa Kushner stepped even further out of her comfort zone when she was strapped onto the wings of a plane to raise funds for the Jewish Care home where her late...
View ArticleEdgware kehillah now fully involved in the US
The Ahavas Yisrael kehillah in Edgware has been awarded full United Synagogue status by the US Council.Operating from the Langdon charity's Edgware premises, Ahavas Yisrael is led by Dayan Elimelech...
View ArticleThey are unpaid but priceless
From key fundraisers to meals-on-wheels providers, the breadth of Jewish Care's volunteer army was showcased at its awards night, held at the charity's Friern Barnet campus.The age spectrum was also...
View ArticleModern Orthodox group unveils plans
An independent modern Orthodox community is planned for Edgware following a meeting of potential participants this week.Titled Kehillat Ohev Shalom ("Lover of Peace"), it aims to hold a number of...
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