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Va-etchannan
Words, words, words… Devarim is full of these slippery, chameleon, shape-shifting creatures. Are they to be trusted? To encourage us to do just that, the last book of the Torah
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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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Newsletter August 2016
Just added the August newsletter: Kol Kehillat Kernow, Issue 44. Want an email newsletter when this one comes out? Subscribe for preview of its contents and a convenient notification.
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Pesach 5776
At the recent Seder, a good time was had by all, despite the absence of esteemed Newsletter Editor and stalwart Seder chef Pat Lipert, and Treasurer and general logistics wizard
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Acharei Mot and the last day of Pesach
Last Saturday, being the first day of Pesach, the parsha was different from normal and we would have read of the Exodus and, interestingly, from Deuteronomy, of the danger of
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Penzance Cemetery wins Heritage Lottery Funding
Good news for Jewish-Cornish heritage: a grant of £13,100 has been awarded by the HLF to restore Penzance Jewish Cemetery.
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M’tzora
“On the eighth day, Moses summoned Aaron, his sons, and the elders of Israel.” That is what he does at the beginning of Shemini, which describes the sacrifices, so meticulously
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Newsletter April 2016
If you haven’t already checked the newsletter page, the latest newsletter is available to view. You can subscribe to our email newsletter for a preview of its contents and a
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Ceremonies to Mark Restoration of Penzance Jewish Cemetery
The restoration was completed in August 2105. For more details of this and of the cemetery in general go to [intlink id=”7733″ type=”page”]Penzance Cemetery[/intlink] on this site and to Friends
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Liz Berg’s Bat Mitzvah
Saturday 13 February saw a very special event for Kehillat Kernow, that is the Bat Mitzvah of Liz Berg. Liz is an accomplished shaliach tzibbur (prayer leader), so one might
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Newsletter December 2015
The latest newsletter is available to view online. You can subscribe to our email newsletter for a preview of its contents and a notification. Enjoy!
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Sam Waters’ Bar Mitzvah
Schmuel ben Kevin v’hben Devorah celebrated his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday 24 October at the Sithans Centre. Over 80 members of his shul, family and friends were on hand to
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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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August Newsletter
The latest Kol Kehillat Kernow newsletter, issue 41, is now available featuring the Pesach Seder. If you haven’t already, please add your email address to our newsletter list. We’ll tell
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Pesach 5775
The photos from this year’s Pesach Seder are now online in the Photo Gallery.
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South West Jewish Community Get-Together
On Sunday 17th May, there will be a South West ‘simcha’ in Totnes, featuring Israeli dance and song, Jewish music and stories, jokes and food. You can find out more
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April Newsletter
The latest issue of Kol Kehillat Kernow, issue 40 is available to view online. If you’d like to be informed of any upcoming issues along with the main article, the