Library

'Haganah' Museum

Informative and pictorial booklet which outlines the role of the Palmach (the strong arm of the Haganah), and the Haganah, its leaders, its beginnings, its purpose, and its role in helping Israel achieve independence. A visit to the museum is a real eye opener in how difficult the struggle was.

'Marriage' (Reform Marriage - A Traditional Approach)

Planning and preparations for weddings, order of the marriage service, Aufruf (Aliyah), customs and information about the Ketubah.

'Reform Judaism Is Living Judaism'

Annual periodical which covers the major events in the RSGB movement including inductions of rabbis to synagogues, building projects, learning projects, and new members of the RSGB.

'Responsibility: Take it or Leave it?'

Ethics and the story of Jonah. An ethical guide for the business man who is entering the time of Yom Kippur. A bit simplistic, but of good intentions-to be read for all 'modern day Jonahs-those who believe that is, in behaving correctly. Ahem.

'Welcome to Reform Judaism'

One page tract which discusses the 'plus' of Reformed Judaism and its positions on the home and synagogue, learning, equality, Israel, young people, and society's needs.

'When Someone Dies'

Essentials of Jewish funeral arrangements and mourning customs including: information about Burial Societies, the Service, Shivah, Stages of mourning, stone setting, and Yahrzeits.

'Women and Tallit' (Jewish Women and the Ritual of Prayer)

More enlightened (feminist) approach to reasons why it is perfectly normal for women to wear the tallit from a group of academic and rabbinic female contemporary thinkers. The laws and customs behind this reasoning as well as personal reflections by women who do wear the tallit and kippah are discussed.

250 Anniversary of Plymouth Synagogue-21st Iyar 5772 (May 13, 2012)

Service honouring the oldest Ashkenazi in England

A Community Seder from Southgate & District Reform Synagogue

Very 'hip' and liberal Seder service which certainly connects this traditional holiday to modern times. Some very poignant references (Elie Weisel, Primo Levi…) and a good way to connect this message of Freedom through all the ages. Not an Haggadah as such.

A Continuing Dialogue on Holocaust Theology: Canon Bob Reiss & R. Mark Winer

Transcripts of two sermons given by Reiss ("Jewish Thought about God after the Holocaust" ) and Winer (Dialogue on Holocaust Theology: A Response to Bob Reiss). Both men have been working on a theology of the Holocaust for many months and their transcripts are a result of this on-going dialogue.

A Jewish Guide to Fair-trade

Backed by Orthodox and Progressive Jewish organisations throughout Great Britain, this helpful guide for those who support fair trade and equality and fight poverty for either secular or religious reasons. Tells you what is good to buy and what isn't if your conscience prickles. Kosher.

A Manual of Judaism for Jewish and Non-Jewish Students

What seems to be a private printing of an interesting booklet for it contains the differences between Christianity and Judaism, as well as the differences in practice, belief and customs between Liberal and Orthodox Judaism. Everything in a nut shell. A real plea for ecumenicalism here.

A Passover Haggadah

A photocopy perhaps of a service for the first night of Seder. Both in English and in Hebrew. A novice or non-Jewish reader won't have a clue but someone experienced in Seder Services certainly would. Not too user-friendly as a teaching tool.

Anne Frank House: A Museum with a Story(1 copy in Hebrew; 2 copies in English)

Small booklet which takes one through the Anne Frank House (Annex) and tells a little bit of her story during the 25 months she and her family and friends of the family lived there in hiding during the Nazi occupation(1942-44) prior to their arrest and murders.

Archaeological diggings in Israel (in Hebrew)

Pictures of archaeological sites and findings in Israel. All in Hebrew.

Art in Judaism, European Days of Jewish Culture & Heritage, 5,12-15th Sept. 2010

Complete information about al the events taking place in the UK during September which highlights Judaism, Jewish culture and art. Lists of walks, exhibitions, guided tours, lectures and musical events.

Balfour 100

Comprehensive background and update on the Balfour Declaration on its100th anniversary.

Be-hukkotai, Parashat HaShavuah

Leviticus 26:3-27:34. The commandments given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai.