Israel – A Sharing Space

Tuesday, 18th November @ 8:00 pm

This has been a difficult two years for Jews around the world – navigating the trauma of the 7th of October, and the many months of devastating conflict which followed. This evening will provide a reflective space, held by our three Rabbis, for all members who would like to speak and think together about their relationship with Israel. Please RSVP to the office if you would like to attend. admin@choosemosaic.org 

Are You Struggling With Paperwork?

Wednesday, 19th November @ 11:00 am

Mosaic Jewish Community Care Group invites you to learn about The Eldercare Hub at The Paperweight Trust.  Join us for a coffee morning and presentation by Aliza Kander.

Supporting Older Members of the Community.
Struggling with paperwork, health systems, or day-to-day admin?  The Paperweight Trust is here to help.

Learn how the Eldercare Hub offers: Free, confidential support; Help applying for benefits; Guidance navigating health and social care systems; Assistance managing correspondence, bills, and more.

Join us for an informative session on how this vital service is making a difference and how you or someone you know can benefit.

Please RSVP below to attend.

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Intermediate Chit-Chat b’Ivrit

Thursday, 20th November @ 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

This is an opportunity for people to get together and have coffee and conversations in Hebrew.  It assumes some basic level of Hebrew but the aim is to converse and improve. It may have to include some grammar!!

The teacher is Reuven Vazan who is Israeli, is experienced and already teaching different levels of Hebrew online and face to face as well as in a classroom at Kenton Synagogue for over 7 years.

Sessions are held fortnightly and the cost is £10.  

Family Shabbat Shira Service

Saturday, 22nd November @ 10:45 am

We are delighted to invite you to Shabbat Shira, our family friendly service, led by David Pollak.

• Sing all the familiar and joyous Shabbat Shira tunes,
• See, touch and hear the Torah
• Help in dressing and undressing the Torah Scroll
• And hear the story of the week..

The service is recommended for children under 11, but all ages are welcome and older siblings are invited to take more active part in the service.

Mitzvah Day with HaMakom

Sunday, 23rd November @ 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Please purchase a £5 Tesco gift voucher & email to headteacher@hamakomschool.co.uk

We’re making up bags for children going into foster care.  Please donate young adult books for ages 14-18; toiletries; ceramic plant pots.  This activity will take place at Kol chai Synagogue.

Help plant bulbs & plants at the JJBS Woodland Cemetery, Cheshunt.

Mitzvah Day

Sunday, 23rd November @ 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

The MJC Social Action Hub is supporting Mitzvah Day 2025 by running a collection drive at the synagogue in support of Goods for Good.

We’re collecting winter coats and clothing, toiletries, nappies and sanitary products.

Drop in between 10.30 and 12.30 – you’ll be rewarded with coffee and a bagel!

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CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other)

Monday, 24th November @ 1:00 pm

Have you suffered the loss of a partner, relative or friend?  Do you feel sad, lonely and isolated?  Would you welcome the opportunity to meet others in a similar position to yourself?

Mosaic has a group to meet the needs of people like you who meet once a month.

Our next meeting for CAMEO is a lunch restaurant outing in Hatch End.  If you’d like to attend, please contact Bobbi Riesel on 07787 547383.

We hope to offer support and enjoyment to people with common interests.

Strangers in a Strange Land

Monday, 24th November @ 7:45 pm

Strangers in a Strange Land – exile, refuge and settlement: Jews and non-Jews.

Sidney Fenton Education Foundation is delighted to sponsor this free series of study sessions led by Angela Gluck

The last in this series of 4 sessions will take a wide-ranging look at the essence of the Jewish story of exile, refuge and settlement —which is written all over our history. It will explore the wisdom of Jewish tradition about what it means to be a wanderer and the strong moral value of those who are settled supporting those who are unsettled.

With its relevance to contemporary events, the series will be illustrated with historical and contemporary material from Jewish and many other sources. They will include first-person testimony, poetry, film and traditional texts.

Advance booking is required and participants are encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible – see below. While participants are encouraged to attend all 4 sessions, each session will be of interest in its own right.

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Hebrew Chit-Chat for Beginners – NOTE NEW DAY!

Tuesday, 25th November @ 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

We now have a class every other Tuesday specifically for beginners with a fee of £10 per session.  The teacher is Reuven Vazan.

Many of you who have learnt Hebrew in the past will be aware of the gap between knowing the languge and being able to speak it, which this course will aim to close.

We are quite confident people will be able to see the fruits of speaking even at early stages. Please  sign up and tell your friends too.  For further details please contact the Mosaic Office 020-8864 0133

Music for Memory

Thursday, 27th November @ 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Music for memory is a supportive and friendly therapeutic singing group for people who are experiencing memory loss and associated difficulties.
Our professional, highly experienced facilitator will lead everyone in singing well-loved classics which are sure to uplift and bring smiles and laughter to all.  Each session starts with a half-hour of social time and refreshments.

You are welcome to come on your own or together with a family member or supportive friend.

These sessions will continue on the last Thursday of each month from 11:00 to 12:30.

To register please contact Angela Peters, Community Care Co-ordinator.  angela@choosemosaic.org

Carly Rose – “And Breathe” – Week 1

Monday, 1st December @ 8:00 am to Friday, 5th December @ 5:00 pm

Carly discovered painting a few years ago, at a time when she was searching for a creative outlet to balance the busyness of life as a primary school teacher and a mum of two. What began as a quiet way to carve out some “me time” quickly grew into a passion. Painting has allowed her to unwind, express, and explore a whole new side of her creativity.

Her work is full of energy and vibrancy, using a lot of colour and texture. Carly takes her inspiration from many different areas, the natural world, people and a love of travel. Recently, she has expanded her craft to pottery and has found a different artistic channel through creating pieces by hand.

Until now, Carly’s paintings have been personal – created purely for enjoyment or gifted to family and friends. This exhibition marks her first time sharing her work more widely, an exciting and slightly nerve-wracking step!

Carly’s exhibition will be held from 1st – 31st December.

Mosaic Creative Writing Course

Monday, 1st December @ 10:30 am

Sue Krisman, Mosaic Jewish Community member, is a novelist, playwright and lecturer.  She was formerly Creative Writing Fellow at Reading University and has lectured at Limmud and Spiro’s Ark.

Please join us for the next session, for which there will be a £5 charge payable on the day.

Please email us to let us know you’re coming.  admin@choosemosaic.org 

Film Mosaic – “Skokie”

Monday, 1st December @ 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm

Mosaic Culture Hub is thrilled to invite you to the film evening at Mosaic Jewish Community

For a viewing of “Skokie”

Click “more” below for details of the film.

Film MOSAIC is open to anyone, why not bring a friend.

There will be time for an informal discussion or a chat with friends, with tea, coffee and biscuits after the screening.

Donations for our chosen charity would be appreciated if you care to give.

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Meet the Artist – Carly Rose

Tuesday, 2nd December @ 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Carly discovered painting a few years ago, at a time when she was searching for a creative outlet to balance the busyness of life as a primary school teacher and a mum of two. What began as a quiet way to carve out some “me time” quickly grew into a passion. Painting has allowed her to unwind, express, and explore a whole new side of her creativity.

Her work is full of energy and vibrancy, using a lot of colour and texture. Carly takes her inspiration from many different areas, the natural world, people and a love of travel. Recently, she has expanded her craft to pottery and has found a different artistic channel through creating pieces by hand.