Shavuot (Lag b'Omer): Literally translated as the "Feast of Weeks,” is celebrated seven weeks after Pesach (Passover). Since the counting of this period (Sefirat ha-omer) begins on the second evening of Pesach, Shavuot takes place exactly 50 days after the first seder. Hence, following the Greek word for “fifty,” Shavuot is also referred to sometimes as Pentecost. . Although its origins are […]
Service held from 11.15am to 12.30pm, led by Rabbi Pete Tobias. Followed by kiddush. See Services for more information on the type of services that we hold at KLS. Guests are welcome to KLS, but please contact the office beforehand. For more information about the services at KLS see Services
Come join your SLLS friends in an old Shavuot tradition. In the context of a seder, using our Haggadah Shel Shavuot, we will use Tanach and Rabbinic Literature to deepen our understanding of the history and teachings of Shavuot. We will share some ritual foods such as a cheese mountain and some Torah shaped biscuits. On […]
Shavuot (Lag b'Omer): Literally translated as the "Feast of Weeks,” is celebrated seven weeks after Pesach (Passover). Since the counting of this period (Sefirat ha-omer) begins on the second evening of Pesach, Shavuot takes place exactly 50 days after the first seder. Hence, following the Greek word for “fifty,” Shavuot is also referred to sometimes as Pentecost. . Although its origins are […]
KLS is celebrating Yom HaAtzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) with a film festival showcasing 6 Israeli films from different genre. All films are either in English or have English sub-titles. Films will be shown at 8pm on alternate Mondays, starting on 11 May. Popcorn and soft drinks will be available for sale. This week's film is "He'arat […]
Usually once or twice monthly on Tuesdays @ 8pm The KLS Choir rehearses once or twice a month (and enjoy tea, cake and chat!), and sings at the monthly music service on the 4th Friday of the month and at other services. You don’t have to read music, you don’t have to read Hebrew. Come and try […]
Basic Hebrew lessons with Marta Friedmann. Weekly class starting on Monday 23 March. To join the class, you need to know the letters as you will spend only one or two lesson on the script ones. You need to order two books: "To succeed in Hebrew part-1" (green colour) and "Let's learn Hebrew picture dictionary" by […]
Change of date this month! Music Service led by Sandra Webber and the KLS Choir, and featuring KLS members or guests who will reveal their choice of music as part of our regular Shabbat Island Discs feature, which (usually) takes place on the fourth Friday night of each month. As usual in these services the “guests” will be interviewed, and […]
Basic Hebrew lessons with Marta Friedmann. Weekly class starting on Monday 23 March. To join the class, you need to know the letters as you will spend only one or two lesson on the script ones. You need to order two books: "To succeed in Hebrew part-1" (green colour) and "Let's learn Hebrew picture dictionary" by […]
Monthly 1st Friday of the month You are warmly invited to this year's Chavurah Suppers, a great way to relax, let go of the week and welcome in Shabbat with other KLS members. Using the LJ Youth Siddur, we will be singing together, sharing our stories from the week that has gone, de-stressing, and most importantly […]