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Holocaust Memorial: animation of survival

Cynthia’s Story

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Godfrey and Winifred Simmons’ Plaque

On 2nd April, Godfrey and Winifred Simmons’ son, Bernard, together with his wife, Barbara and daughter Rachael came to Penzance from Bristol to see the recently installed memorial plaque.  

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Ponsharden Open Day

On Sunday, 10 September, from 2-4pm, there will be an Open Day at the Jewish Cemetery and Dissenters’ Burying Ground (also known as Congregationalists) at Ponsharden in Falmouth adjacent to

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ANTHONY’S ARK

  Have Ark, will travel-Anthony Fagin’s portable Ark which holds our two Torah scrolls, made its debut on Shabbat Mattot-Mas’ei on the 28th of Tammuz, where a Shehechianu was duly

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Jewish Chronicle 175 Anniversary Article

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Maureen Lipman Visits the Penzance Jewish Cemetery

A video of actress Maureen Lipman being shown around Penzance Jewish Cemetery by Keith Pearce is now available. She found the inscriptions on some of the gravestones heart warming. Taken

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Introducing Kehillat Kernow Cornish Magen David Pendants

“The arms of the Duchy are blazoned sable, fifteen bezants. These arms were designed in the 15th century, based on the arms of Richard, Earl of Cornwall (1209-1272). The bezants

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Penzance Jewish Cemetery Restoration

The Penzance Jewish Cemetery restoration has been completed overseen by the Friends of Penzance Jewish Cemetery on behalf of BOD Heritage Limited, the owners. The contract was given to local

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Pat & Leslie visit Louise Garcia

To see the pictures of us in Ireland with Louise, have a look at the photo gallery.

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The Jews of Cornwall – A History

A review of Keith Pearce’s book has been made by Dr Jo Esra an associate researcher at the Institute of Cornish Studies and a lecturer with Humanities Penryn on the

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Clearance of Falmouth Jewish Cemetery

Question: How do you get 265 years of intrusive vegetation cleared in only 3 days? Answer: Find two two old Jews and give them the job. David Hearle and Anthony

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Pesach in Cornwall

Enjoy a traditional service and super seder in an idyllic setting in Cornwall if you are in the Southwest for Friday night, 3rd April at 6:30pm. One of the highlights

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Zac’s Bar Mitzvah

Zac Berger, now officially known in the family of Israel as Yitzhak ben Sha’ul, was joined by many members of the community, his family and friends for his Bar Mitzvah

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Carter Speedy

I have put a link to Carter Speedy’s project: Kosher Kernow in the links section for all those interested or go direct to Carters Project.

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Katharine Barral’s Bat Mitzvah

Congratulations to Katharine Barral on her Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, 20 December 2014 – Shabbat Channukah at the Piran Theatre, Truro High School for Girls. The service was conducted by

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Thanks from Leslie

I can’t express to you how chuffed I was to be honoured so dearly on Erev Rosh HaShannah. It was totally unexpected and such a special accolade. Harvey’s words were very kind.

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Sermon and Photos from Scroll Rededication Ceremony

I have put pictures from the Scroll Rededication Celebration on May 28th into the Gallery. Also under Scrolls you will find the Scroll Rededication Service and under Scrolls | Sermon

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High Holy Days Services 2011

Rosh HaShonah Erev – Wednesday, 24 September 2014 at 18.30 Morning – Thursday, 25 September 2014 at 10.30 A kiddish will be provided both days. Yom Kippur Kol Nidre –