Langdon

June 20, 2022, 2:38 pm

Chief Rabbi launches siddur for people with learning disabilities

The prayerbook, a tailor-made United Synagogue edition, has been created by JWeb, in partnership with Gesher School and Kisharon, and with the endorsement of Norwood and Langdon.

By Jenni Frazer

May 25, 2022, 8:07 pm

Two Shadow Ministers praise centres for Jewish adults with learning difficulties

Jewish Leadership Council and the London Jewish Forum host Karin Smyth MP and Vicky Foxcroft MP at Langdon and Kisharon hubs

By Toby Porter

Richard Franklin is chief executive of Kisharon

August 3, 2021, 5:08 pm

Learning disability charities explore ‘pooling areas of expertise’

Kisharon, Langdon, and Norwood charities are looking for ways to collaborate after report warns demand for services will outstrip supply.

By Jewish News Reporter

Edie Friedman of JCORE speaking in a Parliamentary committee room.

July 27, 2021, 2:05 pm

JCORE and Manchester Zionist group fail in bids to get on Board of Deputies

Concerns raised over the Jewish Council For Racial Equality's stance on IHRA and ZCC's alleged links to right-wing groups, as both failed to secure two-third of votes needed

By Lee Harpin

The Census 2021 start screen is displayed on a laptop screen, ahead of Census Day on Sunday.

March 24, 2021, 12:15 pm

‘Immeasurable value’ of census data stressed for communal planning

Jewish leaders reflect on the impact of the 2011 survey in meeting the community's social care and education requirements, as anyone who has not yet completed it is urged to do so

By Jack Mendel

December 20, 2020, 10:14 am

Groundbreaking siddur for people with learning disabilities and autism launched

Colourful 70-page accessible prayer book published by JWeb uses phonetics and symbols

By Jenni Frazer

Ivor Baddiel at Langdon's virtual annual dinner

October 30, 2020, 12:59 pm

Jewish charity having to ‘reinvent the annual dinner’

Langdon, which helps young Jewish adults with learning disabilities, has adapted its fundraising methods with guests dialling in virtually online

By Jewish News Reporter

NHS workers come outside during nationwide Clap for Carers NHS initiative

August 5, 2020, 11:23 am

Community agency behind Clap For Carers initiative wins award

Creative Clinic celebrated scooping the Third Sector Digital Awards for its work on the initiative, paying tribute to frontline NHS and care workers at the peak of the pandemic.

By Jewish News Reporter

June 24, 2020, 4:04 pm

Charities reveal findings of report into community’s learning disability needs

Kisharon, Langdon and Norwood unveiled the conclusions of a joint report commissioned last year

By Mathilde Frot

Norwood, Kisharon and Langdon chief executives Bev Jacobson, Richard Franklin and Neil Taylor

September 12, 2019, 12:58 pm

OPINION: ‘We’re joining forces to offer greater choice’

The chief executives of three major Jewish charities - Norwood, Kisharon & Langdon - on why they're teaming up.

By Dr Beverley Jacobson, Neil Taylor and Richard Franklin

September 11, 2019, 9:57 am

Charities launch joint consultation on learning disability needs in community

Kisharon, Langdon and Norwood are teaming up to devise a strategy for future services

By Mathilde Frot

July 5, 2019, 3:26 pm

The Bible Says What? ‘A person with a defect is excluded’

Rabbi Young-Somers takes a controversial topic from the Torah and looks at a Reform Jewish response

By Rabbi Young-Somers

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The Bible Says What? ‘A person with a defect is excluded’

Rabbi Young-Somers takes a controversial topic from the Torah and looks at a Reform Jewish response

By Rabbi Young-Somers

December 12, 2018, 12:20 pm

Fifteen graduate from first cohort of community leadership course

Participants in the Dangoor Senior Leadership Programme include people from synagogue movements, communal bodies, charities and schools

July 6, 2018, 1:38 pm

Langdon members ride high!

Ben Miller, Vice Chairman Langdon, reflects on an arduous 5-day cycling marathon, raising money for one of the community's learning disabilities charities

By Ben Miller

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