The City Jewish Network is a new City Belonging Network, bringing together representatives of the Jewish Community at workplaces across the Square Mile.
This part of a wider family of City Belonging Networks which will be launched as part of Lord Mayor Alastair King’s mayoral year. This network will bring together representatives of the Jewish community at Square Mile workplaces, to:
Create and promote opportunities for the community to meet one another through events and activities, and feel a sense of belonging.
Support the City of London Corporation and other City institutions to be the best possible ally to the Jewish community.
Promote engagement from members of the Jewish community in the civic and cultural life of the Square Mile.
If you would like to know more, complete the form below or email belonging@cityoflondon.gov.uk.
Upcoming Events in the City
Ahead of Tisha B’av, the renowned Bevis Marks synagogue will be hosting a unique service for the 24-hour fasting event. The ceremony, which will be called Tisha B’eav, will reflect the sad day of mourning in the Jewish calendar with the synagogue draped in black and illuminated with candle lights. During the eve of Tisha B’av, the service will include a reading of Eichah at 10:30pm with the sound of ancient and sombre melodies.
The next day will include an early morning Shahrit with Kinot at 9am, as well as a very special guest Chazan from Amsterdam, Nachshon Rodrigues Pereira, who will be leading the congregation later in the afternoon.
Please join us for this day of mourning and commemoration.
Saturday 2nd August - Sunday 3rd August, Bevis Marks Synagogue
Sunday 14th September, Sandy’s Row Synagogue, 7-9:30pm
Sandy’s Row, the oldest synagogue in the City of London, will be hosting the premiere of the animated film, ‘Survivor’. The movie is based on the published testimony of Ivor Pearl BEM, who was just 12 years old when taken to Auschwitz with his family.
This premiere will have Ivor Pearl in attendance, who will be selling copies of his book, as well as a Q+A between attendees and the film’s director, Zoom Rockman. Additionally, there will be a live music performance from the composer Erran Baron-Cohen and Yiddish Blues singer, Pini Brown.
Secure your seat for this event and book now.
Following the Tisha B’eav ceremony, The Bevis Marks Synagogue will also be hosting a special Friday night service for Tu B’av, the Jewish day of love. The service will be named Tu B’eav and will be open to Jewish City of London workers and residents who are either single or attached. There will be a service closely followed by a tasty selection of sushi and Kiddush.
If this event interests you, please book your place as soon as possible!