Student Rabbi Yael’s Weekly Messages
As published in the Makor Hayim newsletter
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Message from Student Rabbi Yael: Shabbat Mishpatim / Disability Pride
It has been a heartbreaking day for the Jewish people. This morning, the bodies of Oded Lifshitz and Kfir, Ariel and Shiri Bibas returned to…
Torah
Sermons and teachings from our recent services
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Beads, Dolphins and Rainbow Unicorns: Natalie’s Dvar Torah on the occasion of their naming
One of the many things I’ve learnt from Student Rabbi Yael is that giving a D’var Torah about Moana is fair game. So here goes.…
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Builders’ Divrei Torah from Disability Pride Shabbat
Builders Simone Aspis and Lilly-Emma Thynne and Student Rabbi Yael Tischler gave Divrei Torah as part of Disability Pride Shabbat last Saturday. Student Rabbi Yael…
Community Updates
News, celebrations and daily life at Makor Hayim
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Statement from Makor Hayim: Transgender Jews belong here
We explicitly welcome, celebrate and support our transgender builders and allies and all people of all genders who walk through our doors. Makor Hayim is,…
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Embracing Diversity: Makor Hayim’s Disability Pride
On Saturday, 22 February 2025, Makor Hayim Synagogue in Willesden Green hosted a transformative Disability Pride Shabbat, uniting the community in a profound celebration of…
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Radical Amazement: the Dives’ message of thanks
On 25th January, Martin Dives officially stepped down as Makor Hayim’s founding chair. Here are his and Lauretta’s tributes to the community he served with…
Press Releases
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Statement from Makor Hayim: Transgender Jews belong here
We explicitly welcome, celebrate and support our transgender builders and allies and all people of all genders who walk through our doors. Makor Hayim is,…
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