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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
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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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Holocaust Memorial Day receives interfaith support in Cornwall
Tuesday 27 January was Holocaust Memorial Day and there were events throughout the UK to remember those those who suffered and died under Nazis persecution. This year, seventy special commemorative
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Responses to the attacks in France
When I was contacted by a West Country newspaper for a comment on the atrocities committed in France I said I was unable to make any comment at this stage.
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View from Netanya
I am writing this on Wednesday 31st December. Last Thursday was 25th December, a day which part in this part of Israel, at least, is without any special significance.This is
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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.