The Movement for Progressive Judaism wishes a hearty mazel tov to all those honoured as Chatanim and Kallot Torah and Bereishit in our communities this Simchat Torah.
Many of our congregations call up two (or more) special people to recite blessings, one as the Torah ends and the other as it begins, in a recognition of their dedication and commitment to the synagogue. Some use the names ‘Chatan’ (bridegroom) and ‘Kallat’ (bride) to designate these roles, while others prefer the term Simchat Torah Honourees.
We have listed all those we know about below and are delighted to celebrate them. If you have names to add, please email GrahamM@progressivejudaism.org.uk. In this article, as it is public, we are using first names only. Pictures are published with permission.
—
Kallat Bereishit Sallyann and Chatan Torah Jeff with Rabbi Warren Elf at Southend and District Reform Synagogue
Alyth: Jason and Tracey
Beth Shalom Reform Synagogue: Isobel and Danielle
Blackpool Reform Jewish Congregation: Elisha and Gabrielle
Birmingham Progressive Synagogue: Darren and Barbara
Brentwood Reform Synagogue: Beri and Suzanne
Brighton & Hove Progressive Synagogue: Entire congregation
Cardiff Reform Synagogue: David and Jay-jay
Ealing Liberal Synagogue: Sandra and Rosie
East London and Essex Liberal Synagogue: Josh, David, June and Annabel
Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue: Eric, Guy, Michele, Angela, Dillon and Darcey
Finchley Progressive Synagogue: Roger and Janet
Finchley Reform Synagogue: Irene, John, Simon and Sue
Glasgow Reform Synagogue: Howard and Fiona
Jacqueline (Kallat Torah) and Helen (Kallat Bereishit) were honoured a joint service of The Liberal Synagogue Elstree and Radlett Reform Synagogue
Kehillah North London: Michael and Peter
Kingston Liberal Synagogue: Jayson and Barbara
Kol Chai Hatch End Jewish Reform Community: Adam, Milly, Poppy and Benjamin
Leicester Progressive Jewish Congregation: Grahame and Michele
Liverpool Reform Synagogue: Martin and Esther
Manchester Reform Synagogue: Trevor and Kathy
Maidenhead Synagogue: Tony, John, Katharine and Elizabeth
Menorah Synagogue: Stephen and Sacha
Milton Keynes and District Reform Synagogue: Martin and Alex
Mosaic Liberal Synagogue: Pat and Judith
Mosaic Reform Synagogue: Judith and Veronica
Ne’ve Shalom: Peter and Deborah
Newcastle Reform Synagogue: Alan and Marion
Radlett Reform Synagogue and The Liberal Synagogue Elstree: Jacqueline and Helen
Southend and District Reform Synagogue: Jeff and Sallyann
Southgate Progressive Synagogue: Mark and David
Southport and District Reform Synagogue: Entire congregation
Sukkat Shalom: David and Rachel
Sinai Synagogue Leeds: Nikki and Jenny
Thanet and District Reform Synagogue: Tom and Gina
The Ark Synagogue: Tracy and Michael
The Wimbledon Synagogue (top picture): Carra and Alex, with his sons
Share this Post