| Sing Along |
29 January 2008 |
Our Hebrew Teacher prepared songs in Hebrew
and lead the team of ladies from across Hertfordshire in joyous
song. |
| WIZO Quiz at home |
26 January 2008 |
| The yearly brain teaser and supper were held at 147
homes around the country. The Best WGC team came in at a creditable
6th. |
| Chollah Making |
23 January 2008 |
| A demonstration by the Rebbetzen and a chance to bake
your own Chollah was taken up by 15 bakers, mostly female but some
males. The results were delicious. |
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| Jewish Music – a talk |
19 January 2008 |
Max D came back from Bournemouth to play a wide selection of
music and talk about what Jewish Music is. |
| Adult Education |
10 January 2008 |
An evening of questions to the Rabbi ranged from
Yahrzeit on the second day of a Yom Tov to a discussion on the
Tallis. |
| Chanukah |
9 December 2007 |
Once again, at risk of breaching fire regulations,
children lit about 17 chanukiah and enjoyed donuts as well as creating
wonderful artwork |
| Shabbat Lunch |
17 November 2007 |
Over 60 regulars and not so regulars came to share
a truly delicious sit-down lunch with the Rabbi and Rebbetzen |
| Antiques Evening |
11 November 2007 |
A fascinating review of the antique pottery world |
| Boris the Photographer |
30 October 2007 |
| A good crowd came to hear how their wedding photos
were taken |
| Yom Ha Atzmaut |
24 April 2007 |
| The day was marked by a mini
quiz of photos of Israel - no prizes, just for fun – and
supper of Israeli food at the Shul |
| Matzo Ramble |
8 April 2007 |
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| The traditional Matzo ramble across Hertfordshire
was well attended and many crumbs were left to mark the route. |
| WIZO Speaker |
20 March 2007 |
| Jill Shaw, the WIZO Financial Representative gave
an illustrated talk on WIZO projects in Israel . Of course, tea
and cake were served. |
| Melava Malka |
24 February 2007 |
| Our guest speaker was Dr Simon Hochhauser, the
President of the United Synagogue and an audience of 40 enjoyed
the speech and the supper. |
| The WIZO Quiz |
3 February 2007 |
| WIZO devised a quiz to be answered at home over
supper. Three homes in WGC played from a total of 150 UK wide and
one of us managed to come FOURTH. |
| Bowling |
21 January 2007 |
| Our younger crowd at the Stevenage Bowl take an
evening of fun, gossip and a little exercise. |
| Games Afternoon |
9 January 2007 |
| We have started an afternoon
of games – Scrabble,
cards, Chess, etc. – in the houses of participants. Afternoon
tea is included. |
| Chanukah 5767 |
17 th December
2006 |
The community came out with their children and
grandchildren to the biggest Chanukah get together for many years.
Donuts, Artwork and a menorah for almost every child made this
year’s party unforgettable and the biggest fire risk the
Shul has known. Thanks to all who contributed to it and even bigger
next year. |
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| Visit to Parliament |
4 July 2006 |
| Visit to the House of Commons
where we met the MP Grant Shapps, who entertained us in on of the
meeting rooms and then arranged a visit to the Viewing Gallery
where we reviewed part of the Finance Act details as the Commons
debated it. A hot day but the coach was airconditioned and the
heavens opened just as we were finding our way into the House.
Most enjoyable. |
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| Pesach Matzo Ramble |
16 April 2006 |
| On Chol HaMoed, we can carry what is
essential and food is always essential to the Jew. A gallant band
of mixed fitness walkers ventured into the Hertfordshire countryside.
After stopping for a late lunch, the group covered 9.3km (nearly
6miles), with an average moving speed of 3.9km/hr (about 2.5 miles
an hour) and were in the fresh air for over 3 bracing hours. Ah,
this is the life. |
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| Sukkoth |
October
2005 |
We did remember how to put up the big Sukkah and
spent many hours in it over the holiday.
A delegation from the Lubavitch came to entertain us as part
of the Sukkoth party, with songs, dancing and, of course, a word
from our sponsor. |
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