Kingston Liberal Synagogue

Table Tennis Club
2019-01-15 20:00 - 22:00, 2019-02-20 20:00 - 22:00, 2019-03-19 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | NFJ Hall
2nd Tuesday of the month from 8-10pm
All welcome to join us for a friendly game of table tennis. We meet monthly, usually on the second Tuesday of the month, at the synagogue in the NFJ Hall. All ages and all abilities. The club recently received a new table in celebration of Robert Markless’s tutorship of 100 Bnei Mitzvah.
We have two tables and play singles as well as doubles. We usually end the evening with all around the table, when people have to keep moving around and hitting alternatively, losing a “life” every time they lose a point. After three lives, a person falls out. This continues until two left and they then play a best of five points singles. It can be very hectic at times, but good fun.
We took part in a national tournament in 2012 and won a trophy!
Please contact the Synagogue Office if you would like to join us
The new table tennis table is “christened”!!!
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Service - Liberal Judaism Shabbat
2019-01-19 11:15 - 12:30
Most services are held from 11.15am to 12.30pm, followed by Kiddush.
See ‘Services’ for more information on the type of services held at KLS.
Guests are welcome to KLS but please contact the office beforehand.

Erev Tu B'Shevat Seder
2019-01-20 17:00 - 19:00
טו בשבט – Tu B’Shevat, the 15th of Shevat on the Jewish calendar, is the day that marks the beginning of a “new year” for trees.
Join us for our Tu B’shevat Seder, which is similar to the Passover Seder, but which has evolved to include four cups of wine or grape juice, to represent the seasons: the bleak time of winter; the earth’s awakening in early spring; the blossoming of late spring; and he fullness of all the growing plants and vegetation along with the heat of summer.
Please contact the office if you wish to attend.

Krav Maga Class (Self-Defence)
2019-01-24 08:00 - 17:00
Weekly 90 minute class on most Thursdays 7.00-8.30pm

Stay sharp. Be fit. Burn 1000 calories. Look after yourself.
Be aware, confident, safe! Burn calories and improve fitness!
Adult self-defence classes (Urban Krav Maga) run on most Thursdays at 7pm.
First class free – but please book in advance via the office.
Krav Maga is great for awareness, confidence, exercise, fitness, stress and self defence.
You don’t have to be fit to start but your fitness will improve.
Geared to mixed ages and abilities, minimum age is 18, beginners welcome.
Cost – £10 per session, paid directly to the external trainer.
Please contact the KLS Office for more information if you would like to try Krav Maga.

Erev Shabbat Service
2019-01-25 20:00 - 21:30, 2019-02-15 20:00 - 21:30
Please bring something to share for Kiddush after the Service.
Guests are welcome to KLS, but please contact the office beforehand.

Krav Mega Class CANCELLED due to Funeral
2019-01-31 08:00 - 17:00

Chavorah Supper
2019-03-01 19:00 - 21:30
Monthly 1st Friday of the month
You are warmly invited to this year’s Chavorah 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 sharing food, in an informal Friday night service and shared supper. Please bring a plated vegetarian or fish supper and, if possible, a favourite dish to share. All ages welcome.
Guests are welcome to services @ KLS, but please contact the office beforehand.

Erev Purim @ KLS
2019-03-20 20:00 - 22:00
ערב פורים
Join Rabbi René in celebrating the festival of Purim in the traditional way: The Megillah (scroll) containing the book of Esther is read to the congregation who boo (pantomime style) whenever Haman’s name is mentioned, making enough noise to blot out his name.
Guests are very welcome at KLS, but please contact the office first.
For more information about Purim click here.

Shabbat Service
2019-04-06 11:15 - 12:30, 2019-04-20 11:15 - 12:30

NO SERVICE - 1st Night of Pesach
2019-04-19 20:00 - 21:30
There is no service this evening.

Choral & Yom HaShoah Service
2019-04-26 20:00 - 21:30
Service held with the KLS Choir led by Rabbi René and our Director of Music, Rebekkah Weddell. Our members also regularly share their ‘Desert Island Discs’ during the service. Please bring something sweet or savoury (but must be vegetarian!) to share for Kiddush.
See Services for more information on the type of services held at KLS.
Guests are welcome to KLS but please contact the office beforehand.

Film Evening
2019-04-30 19:45 - 21:30
Further details published in the KLS ‘What’s On’ Bulletin.

Chavorah Supper with guest Rabbi Rachel Benamin
2019-05-03 19:00 - 21:30

Family Service & Kitah Alef with guest Rabbi Rachel Benjamin
2019-05-04 11:00 - 12:30
Family service held from 11.00am to 12.30pm. The service will be led by Rabbi René and is relevant for all ages. The children attending Beiteinu, Kitah Aleph and their families, join in with the service,

along with the rest of the KLS family. The service is followed by kiddush.
See Services for more information on the type of services that we hold at KLS.

Bookcrashers
2019-05-11 08:00 - 17:00
The Book Club of KLS!
Please refer to your weekly What’s On news Bulletin for current book being read or contact the synagogue office for further details.

Author Talk: Tamar Hodes, The Water and the Wine
2019-05-15 19:30 - 21:30
£5 DONATION at the door. ENTRY BY TICKET ONLY.

Set on the Greek island of Hydra in the sixties, the book is a fictionalised account, based on research, of the lives of the artists and writers who lived there. The main focus is on Leonard Cohen – his poetry, his music, his love for Marianne and his Judaism. Tamar and her family also lived on Hydra at that time.
Tamar will be happy to sign copies of her book.

Light refreshments will be served.

Tickets available:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/author-talk-tamar-hodes-tickets-60302917650?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Polling Station (if European elections are held)
2019-05-23 07:00 - 22:00

AGM and Members' Lunch
2019-06-02 11:00 - 13:00

Erev Shavuot Evening Chavorah
2019-06-08 19:00 - 21:00
7pm Erev Shavuot Service led by Rabbi Rene when we shall celebrate the giving of the Torah.
Please bring something vegetarian to share for our shared evening meal.

KLS Garden Party
2019-06-30 15:00 - 17:00
Please contact the office for further information or to confirm your attendance.
TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED

Table Tennis Club
2019-07-16 20:00 - 22:00 | NFJ Hall
2nd Tuesday of the month from 8-10pm

All welcome to join us for a friendly game of table tennis. We meet monthly, usually on the second Tuesday of the month, at the synagogue in the NFJ Hall. All ages and all abilities. The club recently received a new table in celebration of Robert Markless’s tutorship of 100 Bnei Mitzvah.
We have two tables and play singles as well as doubles. We usually end the evening with all around the table, when people have to keep moving around and hitting alternatively, losing a “life” every time they lose a point. After three lives, a person falls out. This continues until two left and they then play a best of five points singles. It can be very hectic at times, but good fun.
We took part in a national tournament in 2012 and won a trophy!
Please contact the Synagogue Office if you would like to join us

KIT Team Meet 'n' Eat
2019-08-06 12:00 - 15:00
Laughter, lunch and yoga from noon.
Please contact the synagogue office if you would like to attend.

NO SERVICE
2019-08-10 11:00 - 12:30
There will be no service this morning.

NO SERVICE
2019-08-16 20:00 - 22:00
There will be no service this evening.

Picnic in the Park
2019-09-01 12:30 - 17:00
Join us for our annual picnic and rounders match with fun games for all ages.
If you are feeling energetic, you can take part in the annual rounders match in which Team Rabbi takes on Team Chair.
Bring a blanket, food, drink, any outdoor games and trainers. For ultimate comfort, bring a chair!
Friends and extended family welcome.
Please contact the office for venue details.
We look forward to seeing you!

Table Tennis
2019-09-10 20:00 - 22:00
2nd Tuesday of the month from 8-10pm
All welcome to join us for a friendly game of table tennis. We meet monthly, usually on the second Tuesday of the month, at the synagogue in the NFJ Hall. All ages and all abilities. The club recently received a new table in celebration of Robert Markless’s tutorship of 100 Bnei Mitzvah.
We have two tables and play singles as well as doubles. We usually end the evening with all around the table, when people have to keep moving around and hitting alternatively, losing a “life” every time they lose a point. After three lives, a person falls out. This continues until two left and they then play a best of five points singles. It can be very hectic at times, but good fun.
We took part in a national tournament in 2012 and won a trophy!
Please contact the Synagogue Office if you would like to join us

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