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The Class of 2011

Our Cheder is jointly run with that of Middlesex New Synagogue. It is a great place for all 5 to 16 year olds to learn about Judaism. 

The HWPS/MNS Religion School reflects the coming together of both communities to educate our children and young adults in Progressive Judaism. As a pluralistic school, we fully respect and honour both Liberal and Reform approaches and values with respect to Jewish practice and status/descent.

The Religion School Aims

• To create and foster a sense of Jewish identity and commitment, manifested in seeking further learning and maintaining involvement in Judaism throughout the lives of its pupils;
  
  To teach a core knowledge of Judaism within the areas of Jewish practice, history and Hebrew;
  
  To imbue the pupils with a clear sense of high ethical values, by way of learning and in their behaviour in the class such as sharing, generosity, compassion and fairness;
  
  To introduce the students to the challenges of becoming knowledgeable, independently enquiring, committed and socially involved Progressive Jews;
  
  To develop students’ potential for enhanced spiritual growth by developing awareness of the fundamental questions of life raised by human experiences and how Jewish teachings relate to them, reflecting on their own beliefs, values and experiences in the light of study, enabling pupils to participate fully in services and congregational life, and developing an understanding of Jewish values that help them to form their own informed, independent decisions regarding moral issues;
  
  To develop a Jewish perspective on other faith communities that they may encounter, so that they may live confidently as Jews in a pluralistic society, comfortable in their interaction with those of other faiths or no faith, while maintaining a positive attitude to being Jewish.

Please contact Barbara Liff or e-mail admin@hwps.org.uk for further information about the HWPS/MNS religion school.

Here are some of the planned highlights for 2011/12:- 

And don't forget.......THE HEBREW SQUAD.......See below or click here! Contact Lindsey Cohen if you want to join the squad!

Cheder Times
Starts : 10:00 (get there by 9:55)
Break : 11:00-11:30
Finish : 12:30

MITZVAH DAY! ..........On 20th November 2011 our Cheder took part in this annual event from which contributions are made across the Jewish community.  Pictured below are a number of our Cheder participants, together with a refugee, a victim of torture in his resident country.

KABBALAT TORAH GRADUATION!......On the 11th December 2010, following their visit to Berlin in August, our five Kabbalat Torot led the Shabbat service and addressed a large congregation, telling us about their trip, both of the places they visited and of their personal experiences. They are pictured below at the Kiddush afterward with our Rabbi. Mazel Tov to them all.

FAMILY SERVICE......A sizeable congregation saw some of our children lead a successful Family Service on the Shabbat morning of May 15th 2010. The kids were supported by their friends and family. They all read very well, having worked hard to perfect their reading. It was a pleasure to see our next generation leading a service.

KABBALAT TORAH GRADUATION!......On the 5th July 2009, following their visit to Berlin in April, our four Kabbalat Torot led the service and addressed the packed congregation. They are pictured below with Rabbi Frank preparing for what was a wonderful service.  Afterwards, our Chairman, Adrian Cohen, presented each of them with a High Holy Days Machzor.

SHABBAT FAMILY SERVICE......On the 13th June 2009, the Cheder children led a memorable morning service. The congregation who attended felt privileged to be there and were impressed by the high standards of reading in  both Hebrew and English. Many thanks to Abbie, Alexandra, Sam, Sarah, Alexander, Rachel, Noah and Tommy.

BACK TO OUR ROOTS!.....Pictured above are the parents, teachers and children of our Cheder on their trip to the Jewish east end of London on 11th February 2007. 35 people visited former Synagogues, the former Yiddish theatre, Brick lane and the site of a Soup Kitchen for the Jewish poor. A worthwhile and enlightening trip for 3 generations!

Pictured above are our four 2006 confirmees, who led the KABBALAT TORAH service on 15th July 2006. A 150 strong congregation enjoyed a moving service. All 4 read from the scroll and told us of their visit to Berlin in April, and of those righteous men and women who had saved Jews during the Nazi period. Alan Solomon, Synagogue Chairman, presented each confirmee with a Machzor after the service.

Kiev Koppers.......Kiev Koppers........Kiev Koppers
Get your kids to take their loose change to Cheder every Sunday and support our sister community in Kiev, Ukraine. Rabbi Alex Duchovny, previously an assistant Rabbi of HWPS and now the full time rabbi for the Kiev community will be extremely grateful for every penny we can give to help this young community. Stop press......Over £9,500 raised to date!!!

Get your parents to join.....THE HEBREW SQUAD!!

Can your parents read, write or speak Hebrew? Are you over 16 and want to pass on your knowledge to a new generation of our Synagogue's kids? Why not come and help our Cheder on a Sunday morning? Teach the kids on a one to one basis and watch their Hebrew improve and help them become a source of pride to our Synagogue. A true mitzvah! Just ring Lindsay Cohen or the Synagogue office if you can help.

The Class of 2004

The Class of 2002 (sorry it's a bit fuzzy!)

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