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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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Beads, Dolphins and Rainbow Unicorns: Natalie’s Dvar Torah on the occasion of their naming
One of the many things Iβve learnt from Student Rabbi Yael is that giving a Dβvar Torah about Moana is fair game. So here goes.…
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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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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…
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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…