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About the Author Peter John Beyfus is an historian, published author, poet, and a person who prides himself on “thinking outside the box”. Shanah Tova Umetukah “In response to the shameful decision of the British Government and many other nations to recognise a Palestinian state, I thought I would share with you my thoughts on […]
Wishing the whole congregation and friends – Happy New Year and Well Over The Fast. With very best wishes from The Website Admin Glenys and Spencer Berd St Annes Hebrew Congregation www.shulbythesea.co.uk
The JRC in collaboration with the JLC held a Q and A session with Andrew Snowden MP, hosted by Mark Addlestone OBE, Chair of the JRC.
Don’t forget to book your free ticket if you want to attend this event. Entry is ticket only To register for this event, please follow this link https://inconversationwithandrewsnowden.eventbrite.co.uk/ Then click on “get tickets”
Wednesday 13th August – the Shul was host to the Fylde Group of the League of Jewish Women’s Annual Afternoon Tea. And what a Musical Extravaganza it was ! Elaine Green on violin accompanied by Graham Barber on keyboard entertained with what can only be described as A Class Act. The music – popular tunes […]
Well, it didn’t rain! It was gloriously sunny until just before the start of the BBQ, but the clouds were friendly and the breeze was light, so this year the weather was with us. Perhaps the Rabbi had a word with the Boss? But most importantly, we must say a huge thank you to the […]
Israel: At the Crossroads Aug 3, 2025, 2:35 PM by Peter Beyfus Some western democracies have once again scored a home goal with their latest proclaimed gesture politics in announcing recognition of a Palestinian state in September, if Israel, cast as the aggressor, does not agree to a ceasefire in Gaza and allow the aid […]
In which The Chief Rabbi draws out from Ben the sort of information we need when facing criticism of the Gaza war.
Today Thursday July 24 I was walking in St Anne’s to The local Aldi. As I approached the entrance I passed by a man who was also about to enter the shop. He made eye contact with me and then introduced himself: “Hello I am from the local area and I understand you are Jewish”. […]
St. Anne’s Shul was delighted to host the Golden Girls from Whitefield Chabad, accompanied by Rebbetzen Sara Jaffe, to brunch and a tour of the shul, prior to their day out in Lytham. Lovely photos. I great day out in St. Annes. Thanks Sorah for organising the food. Thanks to the ladies committee of St. […]
Please note : The date of the BBQ at the Rabbi’s House has been changed to 10th August at 3.30pm. There ae still places available – please RSVP to rabbi@shulbythesea.couk
Don’t forget to book your free ticket if you want to attend this event. To register for this event, please follow this link https://inconversationwithandrewsnowden.eventbrite.co.uk/ Then click on “get tickets”. Venue information will be advised nearer the time
By Rabbi Danny Bergson The president of the USA Donald Trump just made a statement after the successful operation to strike and destroy Iranian nuclear capability. The statement was unequivocal and displayed his moral clarity, strength and courage to stand up against pure evil and have the faith that Good will prevail. He ended his […]
What a night ! Despite the major setback of Rabbi Danny – the star of the concert – becoming unfortunately ‘indisposed’ the day before – a magnificent cast rose to the challenge and presented a fantastic concert. OK It was cobbled together on the day, but you couldn’t tell (wink wink) – but judge for […]
By Rabbi Danny Bergson Yesterday was the 23rd of the month of Sivan. This was the date in the original Purim story (circa 2500 years ago) when practically speaking everything turned around in favour of the Jewish people. This was the date when letters were sent throughout the 127 provinces of the Persian empire in […]
Unusually it was a cold, windy and rainy day in St. Annes on Shabbat 7th June – but inside the shul hall the atmosphere was gloriously warm and glowing ! We were absolutely delighted to host Rabbi and Rebbetzen Jacobs and a party of their members from Birmingham Singers Hill Synagogue – who came for […]
Rabbi Danny Bergson of St Anne’s presented a talk to trainee nurses from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA together with UClan School of Nursing, Brigham. Students are here for a few weeks on an exchange programme. We discussed nursing with sensitivity and compassion taking into consideration Jewish and faith issues. Topics discussed in 90 […]
London based Holocaust Survivor two-day tour of Lancashire. Holocaust survivor and educator Dr Martin Stern MBE came up from London on a two-day tour in Lancashire. The tour was facilitated by Rabbi Danny Bergson He spoke at St Anne’s Hebrew Congregation, Preston City Council, Baines High School and St Mary’s Catholic High School, Blackpool (children […]
Members and friends of the community joined for a grand breakfast in honour and celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut. The rabbi spoke about the importance of the state of the Jew as much as the state of Israel . Every moment of Jewish and Israel’s existence is a miracle which we must acknowledge by connecting to our […]
Defending Israel : Joshua Hoffman Jewish success isn’t despite antisemitism. It’s because of it. In other words, anti-Semites built the Jews they fear today. Joshua Hoffman Apr 12, 2025 You say we run the banks. You say we run Hollywood. You say we control the media. You say we have too much influence, too much […]
Celebrating Jewish survival on Pesach Oct 7 and its aftermath has awakened us to the harsh reality of the ever-lurking forces of evil that seek the annihilation of the Jewish people (and the Western free democratic societies). The rabbis captured this sentiment in the Passover Haggadah liturgy with the famous words “And this is what […]
Leading with Courage in Uncertain Times SPEAKING TO THE LEADERSHIP WITHIN EVERY MEMBER As we prepare for Pesach, we — today’s and future leaders, organisers, and volunteers who hold our communities together — are reminded that the Exodus was not just a miracle; it was a call to action. In a world of rising instability, […]
The intro : Rabbi Danny, Executive, Members and Visitors – Purim Party Promenaders. Welcome and thank you for joining us this evening for our Annual Purim Fancy Dress and Fress Party. Naturally, you noticed we started with food first, we know what’s important ! So if you’re all now supping your delicious soup home made […]
What links actress Maureen Lipman, Little Italy in Manchester, Jewish children and WW2? The answer is St Annes on Sea and our neighbouring town of Lytham. Many children from Manchester’s ‘Little Italy’ were evacuated to this area not only to keep them safe from bombing but also anti-Italy sentiments that were sadly affecting their lives. […]
Join us for a very special Shabbat Kiddush on 15th March after Purim, kindly sponsored by Ms. Lesley Bramley, with Speaker Mr. Sefton Bergson.
Yesterday, Ike Alterman BEM, one of our Fed My Voice Holocaust Survivor Storytellers, shared his life story with 55 staff members from Beaverbrooks’ head office, alongside 35 members of St Anne’s synagogue. At 96 years old, Ike survived four Nazi concentration and death camps—Auschwitz-Birkenau among them—as well as a brutal death march. His entire family […]
Write up by Anna re the Ladies meet-up at the Glendower Hotel It was a pleasure for me to host and deliver the Ladies Meet Up in the Glendower Hotel on Monday 27th January (thank you to Anne Glass for using her contacts to book it!). Despite the windy weather and the unfortunate frog in […]
On Friday 24th January 2025, St. Anne’s Synagogue hosted the annual Holocaust Memorial Day Service The event was opened by Synagogue President, Ian Glass
It Wasn’t a Deal – It Was a Crime by Alan M. Dershowitz January 17, 2025 at 5:00 am Alan M. Dershowitz is the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law, Emeritus at Harvard Law School, and the author most recently of War Against the Jews: How to End Hamas Barbarism, and Get Trump: The Threat to Civil Liberties, Due Process, […]
An obscene spectacle Do the west’s Israel-haters even understand what they saw today? Melanie Phillips Jan 19, 2025 Melanie Phillips is a British journalist, author and broadcaster. Her work is essential for all who care about creating a more rational, fair and compassionate world. Hamas terrorists “hold back” the Gazan mob menacing Israeli hostage Doron […]
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Welcome by Glenys Berd Rabbi and Rebbetzen, ladies and gentlemen, members and visitors, the Ladies Circle thanks you for spending your hard-earned cash and your grandchildren’s inheritance, to join us for our special Chanukah Sunday lunch and afternoon of entertainment. Our aim is to brighten one of the miserable, dark and cold shortest days of […]
I recently attended the 16th annual conference of the European Cantors association which was held in the beautiful city of Budapest. I was able to share best practice and music and ideas with Cantors, choristers, and other musical experts and those interested in developing spiritually uplifting music for the Shul services. We explored music from […]
By Andrea Samuels. Diary of an Expat for the Jewish Telegraph 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹 20.12.2024 The first thing I do when I wake up each morning is cradle a mug of steaming hot tea, brought to me by my long-suffering husband, Jeff. Unless we’ve run out, and have to resort […]
Hanukkah 2024 begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25 and ends the evening of Thursday. January 2, 2025 (8 nights). Hanukkah means “dedication” and is a holiday that honours and celebrates one of the first recorded fights for religious freedom and the success of this fight. It commemorates the re-dedication of the Holy Temple in […]
On this date in 1971, “Fiddler on the Roof” was released. The decision to cast Topol, instead of Zero Mostel, as Tevye (who played the role in the original 1964 production) was a somewhat controversial one, as the role had originated with Mostel and he had made it famous. Years later, director Norman Jewison said […]
From Peter Beyfus, Historian. There has been a lively correspondence in my local newspaper, ‘The Salisbury Journal’, and many of the letters have been anti-Israel. The latest from the Revd. Dyer, a Palestinian campaigner, required a robust response. I have photographed her letter and my response.. It just gives a suggestion as to how to […]
We were delighted to welcome our new Rabbi, Danny Bergson, along with Rebbetzen Anna and their 5 children, who joined us at St Anne’s Hebrew Congregation in August 2018.
Prior to this, he spent 6 years as Rabbi at Pinner United Synagogue and before that at Newton Mearns Hebrew Congregation, Glasgow.
He succeeds Rabbi Ephraim Guttentag, who went on to become Community Rabbi at Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue.
Rabbi Bergson is also the Chaplain to the Jewish Students in the Manchester Region under UJC.
Danny holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Manchester and so is particularly delighted to be able to give back to students providing them opportunities to connect and explore their identity as well as supporting students through any challenges whilst at University .
Danny is also a passionate musician, singing and playing guitar.
As well as a beautiful singing voice, Rabbi Danny’s inspirational weekly blog is eagerly awaited and read by members.
Both Rabbi Danny and Anna find time to be very active in the
community, and hold regular educational socials and events.
The official induction of Rabbi Danny is 16th June 2019.
You can contact the Rabbi either via email or by phone.
The Synagogue, Orchard Road,
St Annes-on-Sea,
Lancs,
FY8 1PJ
Our function/banqueting hall sits parallel with the synagogue, and shares the same main entrance on Orchard Road.
Its 1940's oak panelling and light airy windows provide a welcoming and flexible space for all sorts of events, meetings and celebrations.
To view it - CLICK HERE - and to obtain full details of all the facilities available, please contact our office...