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Dan Ozarow and Jeremy Newmark with Chaim and Leah Hoch; .Jewish Life Centre, Chabad Borehamwood. Ground breaking ceremony February 2026. Pic: Elliot Jacobs
February 25, 2026, 9:41 am
Groundbreaking ceremony held in Borehamwood for Jewish Life Centre
New centre set to include an art lounge, commercial kitchen for events, a shul and event space
By Michelle Rosenberg
Alan Plancey died aged 84.
June 9, 2025, 11:42 am
Tributes paid after death of Hertsmere’s Rabbi Alan Plancey
'He touched so many lives through his kindness and commitment to helping others': communal rabbi, councillor and former Mayor dies aged 84
By Michelle Rosenberg
May 27, 2025, 12:15 pm
Elstree Studios at 100: Tribute to Jewish film pioneers
Centenary celebrations will honour Jewish creatives behind iconic productions from Star Wars, in partnership with Jewish News
By Jewish News Reporter
Shoham-Reform-Youth-Visit-TLSE-and-EHRS
January 7, 2025, 6:24 pm
Israeli teenagers in emotional UK visit that brought Brits to tears
Twinned towns of Shoham and Elstree, Herts share their collective trauma following 7th October atrocities
By Michelle Rosenberg
Elstree and Borehamwood Labour Town Councillors
May 16, 2024, 11:56 am
Europe’s fastest-growing Jewish community elects new town council leadership
Chazan Graeme Alexander becomes leader of Elstree and Borehamwood council whilst Dan Ozarow is chosen as deputy mayor
By Michelle Rosenberg
Conservative Mayor Cllr Sandra Parnell, signing the twinning agreement, alongside Shoham Mayor Eitan Petigro
March 8, 2023, 10:11 am
We’re twins! Elstree and Borehamwood formalises ties with Israeli town of Shoham
A partnership seven years in the making, the relationship promises friendly football rivalry and joint endeavours in robotics, culture and music
By Michelle Rosenberg
Rabbi Danny Newman
October 6, 2021, 12:11 pm
Edgware and Elstree Masorti congregations to merge in new synagogue
The merger is set to formally take place on 20 December, with a new building sought near Borehamwood.
By Jewish News Reporter
Five-year-old Immanuel College pupil Shani Berman passed away, after being diagnosed with a congenital heart defect at six weeks old.
July 16, 2018, 4:17 pm
Football marathon to be held in memory of five-year-old who died of heart defect
Twelve-hour event to be held in honour of Shani Berman, who died from a rare heart condition last year
By Jewish News Reporter
Five-year-old Immanuel College pupil Shani Berman passed away, after being diagnosed with a congenital heart defect at six weeks old.
September 12, 2017, 2:03 pm
Mum to walk marathon in memory of five-year-old daughter
Juliet Berman and her friends will walk 26 miles to raise money for Shani’s Brighter Future Fund at Great Ormond Street Hospital
By Jake Levison
The Bimah at Edgware and District Reform
November 1, 2016, 4:25 pm
Hendon and Edgware Reform ‘overwhelmingly’ vote to merge
The new 2,600-strong community will form after both shuls approved 'the ideal union'
By Stephen Oryszczuk
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