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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

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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