The final census of the Torah occurs in Parashat Pinhas. It appears, though, in a peculiar way (Bamidbar 26:1). There is a paragraph break in the middle of the pasuk!

It’s now been one year since I moved to London, and what a year it’s been! A new position, a new home, and a new culture all at once. While

A weekly class given by Rabbi Shalom Morris. Starting an hour before the end of Shabbat, followed by Arbit and Habdalah. This term we will be focusing on Pirke Abot and

Touro Synagogue, Newport, RI The Jewish trial of the century has just concluded. The trial pitted the oldest American Jewish community against the oldest American synagogue. At stake was the legacy of

One of the most noticeable features at many of the Spanish and Portuguese synagogues are the canonical robes worn by the rabbis and hazanim (often called ministers). They are striking because they are so similar

In 1701, the London Sephardim, Congregation Shaar Hashamayim, constructed their first synagogue at Bevis Marks. This three-part series looks at London’s Jewish development after the 1656 readmission and further development of the community. Monday 23rd May

In 1701, the London Sephardim, Congregation Shaar Hashamayim, constructed their first synagogue away from Bevis Marks. This three-part series looks at London’s Jewish development after the 1656 readmission and further development of the community. Monday 20th

In 1701, the London Sephardim, Congregation Shaar Hashamayim, constructed their first synagogue away from Bevis Marks. This three-part series looks at London’s Jewish development after the 1656 readmission and further development of the community. Monday 25th

This monthly series with Rabbi Shalom Morris covers the practical aspects of Jewish law concerning a range of topics. Monday 6th June – Shabbat Laws Reception 6:15pm Lecture 6:30pm

This monthly series with Rabbi Shalom Morris covers the practical aspects of Jewish law concerning a range of topics. Monday 9th May – Sefirat Ha’Omer to Shabuot Reception 6:15pm Lecture