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Kehillat Kernow Today
Our title mixes Hebrew and Cornish. ‘Kehillat’ is understood as (Jewish) community and ‘Kernow’ is the ancient form for Cornwall – thus we arrive at the Jewish Community of Cornwall.
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We had really excellent High Holy Day attendances this year. Rosh Hashanna, as usual, was at the Lipert’s house and our Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur services were held at
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Pesach 2008
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Events for 2008
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The Mischling
Congratulations to Louise Garcia who wrote, produced and directed the all singing, all dancing, all acting ‘The Mischling’, a musical play inspired by Leisl Munden and centred round a young
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Pesach Seder 2007
Taking advice from Elkan Levy himself (who we saw at the Pre-Pesach study day in Exeter) we 9slightly) shortened the service. The result was a smoother and much enjoyed seder,
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Forthcoming Events 2006-07
First, many congratulations to Michael Rose who was Bar-Mitzvah at his Grandparents’ shul in Romford in Essex. When I spoke to his Mum, Sandra, she told me that he had
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Upcoming newsletter 2006
We are approaching our next newsletter deadline (19th July), so please send your articles, stories, photos and adverts to Harvey before this date. You can contact him using the contact
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Pesach Celebrations 2006
Our communal seder was held once again at Trevarno Gardens near Helston and once again we all had a terrific time. We welcomed guests from Leeds, Israel and Germany so
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Cromwell and the Rabbi Lecture
The Resettlement of the Jews in England following 350 years of exclusion. 2006 marks the 350 anniversary of the Resettlement of Jews into England following their expulsion in 1290. Kehillat
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Forthcoming Events 2005-06
First, many congratulations to Michael Rose who was Bar-Mitzvah at his Grandparents’ shul in Romford in Essex. When I spoke to his Mum, Sandra, she told me that he had
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Rosh Hashanna 2005
L’Shana Tovah from all the members of Kehillat Kernow. We celebrated the Head of the Year with services at Pat & Leslie’s house overlooking Mount’s Bay. Radio Cornwall was in
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2005
This was commemorated in Cornwall in several ways. Two members of our community visited St Ives Comprehensive School. About 150 pupils met Pat L. and Leisl M. Leisl is one
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Upcoming for 2005
Our first entry for 2005 must include a note of sorrow for the devastation caused by the tsunami in the region of the Indian Ocean which affected the coastlines of
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Summary of 2004 AGM
Our AGM in November 2004 was not as well attended as in previous years, however, the usual ‘old faithfuls’ put in their usual appearance. Without these ‘old faithfuls’ there is
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The Torah Scroll from Exeter Synagogue
Thanks to the generosity of the Exeter Hebrew Congregation we now have our own Torah Scroll. This was presented to us at the service at Exeter Synagogue for erev Shavuot.
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A future for the Torah scrolls of Cornwall
For some time, we had been conducting services regularly in Truro. During the reading of the Torah portion, we would use different versions of the Chumash. (My copy is the
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An Historic Occasion
On 9th June, 2003 an historic event took place in Truro. For the first time in many, many years (possibly for the first time ever!) the Chief Rabbi paid an
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About Us Updated
I have just updated the About Us section with some forward-looking information from Harvey. Its a good update for people new to Kehillat Kernow as the original rendition was created
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Loan of a Torah Scroll from Exeter Synagogue
We are awaiting news from Exeter Hebrew Congregation. We have been offered a loan of one of Exeter Synagogue’s Torah Scrolls. As soon as we know the exact dimensions of