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Welcome to Menorah Synagogue
A progressive vibrant Jewish community in south Manchester
Inclusive ♦ Innovative ♦ Inspiring
Welcome to Menorah. We are a vibrant, growing progressive community in South Manchester. Whether you are looking to join a synagogue or simply to explore more about Judaism we will be pleased to hear from you.
COME AND JOIN US!
You would be most welcome to visit us or to apply for membership.
COME AND JOIN US!
You would be most welcome to visit us or to apply for membership. Whatever your age, nationality, gender, sexuality, style of jewish upbringing or class, whether you believe in God or not, there is a place for you in our community. we have a special new members program to ensure you settle in and feel at home with us. Non -Jews are equally welcome to visit and you may be interested in attending our Access Class to learn more about Judaism just for interest or with a view to conversion.
Conversion to Judaism
We welcome people who wish to enquire about conversion to Judaism. The process of conversion is in accordance with the Beit Din (Rabbinic Court) of the Movement for Reform Judaism. You can read more below about the process and then your first step would be to contact our Rabbi for an initial chat.
RABBI FABIAN SBOROVSKY
Rabbi Fabian Sborovsky was born in Paraguay and has lived in Israel, the United States, Sweden, and Germany before deciding to settle in Manchester. He was ordained from the Abraham Geiger College in Berlin / Potsdam, Germany.
Rabbi Fabian Sborovsky
Rabbi Fabian Sborovsky was born in Paraguay and has lived in Israel, the United States, Sweden, and Germany before deciding to settle in Manchester. He was ordained from the Abraham Geiger College in Berlin / Potsdam, Germany.
LGBTQ+ Inclusion statement
Menorah is a welcoming and inclusive community and we aim to ensure that our policies and practices fully enable participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other gender non-conforming members and their families.
We ensure that LGBTQ+ members are welcome and able to take part in our religious practices and in the entire community life of the congregation, including the range of lifecycle rituals and ceremonies, making sure that appropriate inclusive forms of liturgy are available as required.
Menorah is committed to making our educational and youth programmes a welcoming and safe environment for ALL children and young people. We will provide inclusive education that embraces the diversity of relationships and identities and teach our young people to actively champion our values of social justice.
As a community we celebrate the diversity of human experience and undertake to listen and learn to continue to reflect our progressive Jewish vision both within our community and in the wider world.
Accessiblity statement
Our building has many features to aid accessibility.
For those with mobility issues, there is a short walk on flat ground from the car park to the front door, although there is seating midway for those who wish to enjoy a rest. There is a vehicle drop-off zone close to the building, together with reserved parking spaces for those who need close access to the building and extra room to access the vehicle. The building is wheelchair accessible and is all on one floor with wide doors to the sanctuary, library and social suites. There is a ramp-up to the Bimah. Seats in the sanctuary are movable and visitors using wheelchairs can be accommodated in the congregation alongside seating for companions.
A gender-neutral bathroom with wide access is available for all who wish to use it.
We also have an induction loop system for the hearing impaired.
From time to time we hold an inclusive B’Yachdav service which is shorter and more informal than our usual service and is designed for those with diverse needs and anyone else who would wish to join in.
If you are visiting and would like to inform us of your particular needs so that we can ensure a comfortable and welcoming visit please do contact the office in advance.
IT TAKES A TEAM....
Every one at Menorah is an important part of the part of the family. Here are a just a few of the people who make our community work whether by serving on the Board, leading group activities or helping with our social care and education.
We are a part of the UK Movement for Reform Judaism
- treasures both Jewish tradition and Judaism’s ability to evolve in response to the contemporary world
- a life of integrity based on a process of informed decision making
- an uncompromising commitment to gender equality and inclusion, responding to the changing realities of our community
- seeks out new opportunities and spaces in which to welcome and engage with members, unaffiliated Jews and those with non-Jewish partners
- is committed to Israel and the pursuit of peace; democracy; human rights and religious pluralism
- means building a just society through social action and tikkun olam, repair of the world
- Creating inclusive, egalitarian communities, valuing difference
- Bringing Holiness into the world by seeking meaning in our lives and a just society for all
- Treasuring the autonomy of the individual, Jewish tradition and the insights of the wider world
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