Rebbetzen Anna Reflects on her First Year at St. Anne’s

By Robert Pinkus1 Comment
As we reach our first anniversary as Rabbi and Rebbezten of St Anne's Hebrew Congregation I thought it appropriate to reflect back on what a busy and exciting year it has been! Firstly we were welcomed last summer with open arms which was so appreciated. In fact many members knew at least one parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle from either mine and/or my husband's family (Mishpachology in force here being so close to Manchester). It was a pleasure to see the shul so full over the Yamin Noraim (High Holy Days) and to be joined by our beloved and determined Chazzan Lawrence Goresdon. The harmonies he produced with my husband were spine-tinglingly beautiful and made me realise St Anne's is the place to be! We were delighted to welcome the entire community into our Sukkah on Bromley Road for a hot Kugel Kiddush on Sukkot. Men and women certainly had their dancing shoes on for Simchat Torah and the communal lunch (Ladies Guild - you...
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NEW !! Line Dancing

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The Ladies Circle is holding a series of three Line Dancing Taster Sessions in July 2019 - in advance of regular forthcoming weekly or fortnightly sessions after YomTov. The first three sessions, in the Daniel Rose Hall, are 10.15am to 12.15pm on : Tuesday 9th July 2019      Session one in full swing !     Tuesday 16th July 2019 Tuesday 23rd July 2019. Refreshments will be served.  Donation £2.50 per session If you'd like to try this out - please confirm your place by telephoning Marilyn on 01253 640710 ...
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July 2019 – The Shul’s Annual Hosting of Israeli Soldiers

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St. Annes Shul is delighted to host a group of Israeli Soldiers every year, and welcome them to our beautiful seaside resort. A very full day begins with a round of Crazy Golf on St. Anne's Links - by the beach and in the centre of the resort : Then it was off to the Shul hall for lunch Prepared and served by the very talented Ladies Guild Onwards to one of the highlights of the day for all - the Blackpool Pleasure Beach !! Ending the day attending a sumptious BBQ at the home of our president and his wife, Ingrid and Robert Pinkus. And then so it was farewell to our...
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The Induction of Rabbi Danny Bergson

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  Order of Service On 16th June 2019 we were honoured by a visit to the Shul by the Chief Rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, for the induction of Rabbi Danny Bergson. Click here to see the welcome speech by our president, Robert Pinkus CLICK HERE for Rabbi Danny Bergson and Lawrence Gorsden - Prayer for the State of Israel CLICK HERE FOR RABBI DANNY WITH GUITAR ! - Ana Avda (I am the servant) CLICK HERE FOR RABBI DANNY BERGSON - Esa Ainai (I lift up my eyes) CLICK HERE FOR RABBI DANNY BERGSON - Mo Oshiv (How can I repay) The service included speeches by the Chief Rabbi and by Rabbi Bergson, who praised Rebbetzen Anna and his children for their ongoing support. Click here to see Robert Pinkus introduce The Chief Rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis Click here for The Chief Rabbi's Speech CLICK HERE FOR RABBI BERGSON's SPEECH CLICK HERE FOR 'THE NEXT GENERATION' ! - Illan singing Ein Keloheinu Rabbi Bergson, Lawrence Gorsden and Sefton Gilston singing Adon Olam ...
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