We will be starting our preparations for Pesach shortly, so why not come along to the CLC Prepare For Pesach Evening on Monday 15th March at 8.00pm. Then on Sunday evening 28th March we will have to carry out the Search for Chometz. The following morning, Monday 29th, we have to stop eating Chometz by no later than 10.23am and then burn any remaining Chometz by 11.44am. Alternatively, why not come to the Shul and join in the communal burning of the bread in the car park.

The first Seder will start on Monday 29th at 8.21pm and services in Shul for the First Day of Pesach commence at 9.00am. On the Second Day of Pesach, after the morning service there will be a Baby Blessing Ceremony.

The cost of the annual Pesach Parcels which we distribute to the elderly and disabled members and families with children who are in need has been rising in recent years. And in addition, we are anticipating a rise in the number of families requiring a parcel this year due to the effects of the recession.

So do give generously to this very important appeal. Donations should be sent to:

The Pesach Parcels Appeal c/o Shul Office and make your cheque out to ‘Cockfosters & N Southgate Synagogue Welfare Committee’

On the weekend 5th -7th March there will be a weekend away in Kent. So do make sure that your kids are enrolled well beforehand. It will be for years 7-10 and takes place at the Grosvenor Hall Activity Centre. Contact Simon and Joanna Hamilton for details

On the Sunday 14th March at 3.30pm our talented children will be starring in a magical show ‘Gil and Chen’s Excellent Adventure’ . It will be presented at the Intimate Theatre in Palmers Green. The play follows Gil and Chen on a magical canter through Jewish history bringing them face to face with great Jewish heroes ranging from Avraham and Moshe to Einstein and Natalie Portman.

Tickets cost £7 for adults and £5 for children – contact Joanna Hamilton by email at cd@ourshul.co.uk
 

Take a trip to the heartland of German Jewry and find out about the origins of Ashkenazi Jewry. Led by Rabbi Yisroel and Judy Fine and guided by the historian Charles Landau, this remarkable trip takes place next month, with departure on Thursday 22nd April and return on Sunday 25th April.

Book your trip via KLC, Finchley Synagogue, Kinloss Gardens, Finchley N3 3DU

The new iClub youth drop-in zone has arrived at CNSS and on the first Tuesday in every month between 6.45pm and 8pm, years 7-10 will be able to enjoy a range of exciting activities.

We are delighted that a fantastic new committee, LYNCs, has been formed to provide top notch social events for young local families. The committee aims to help make CNSS a place where young families feel comfortable, and to offer support and a networking opportunities for young people and families.

For more details contact the Community Director or go to http://www.lyncs.org.uk/