We are delighted to announce that our Co Chair Simon Samuels has been elected as a Vice Chair of our umbrella organisation, Masorti Judaism. In that role, Simon will help deepen the relationship of member shuls with the wider Masorti movement. Simon will also join the Executive Team of Masorti Judaism.

A Guest post from a recent visitor – Stephen, Manchester The late Richie Benaud, one of the greatest Australian cricketers of all time, was once interviewed for BBC Radio Test Match Special.  In what can only described as a male chauvinistic moment, when asked about the pitch he was just about to play on, he commented: […]

We are thrilled to launch SAMS Roots, a dedicated part of our website, supported by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. SAMS Roots features interviews with a selection of our members who have been sharing memories and experiences, including what brought them to SAMS.

We are delighted to let you know that our member and Board of Deputies representative has provided us with a fascinating insight to the work carried out by this vital institution. Thank you, Haim.

Darren Marks, SAMS member and member of our Trustee Board has written an entry on the Masorti Judaism blog site. It sums our community up wonderfully – thank you, Darren. Click on this link to read the article.  

The St Albans & Harpenden Review has published a great article in our local newspaper –  click on the link below to see the details. Interfaith Week – Review article

Fantastic coverage in the local paper. St Albans Review Article – Mitzvah Day

The city council has published an article on its web site about our recent civic service. St Albans City Council web page about our 25th year.

Sometime around the founding of Google, a discussion took place on whether to have a motto for the company. After much debate, the wording “Don’t be evil” was decided upon. The idea, as explained in a letter to shareholders, was this: “We believe strongly that in the long term, we will be better served — […]

As we approach the Yomim Noraim (Days of Awe) I’d like to offer some lifestyle prescriptions for good health and happiness: Never overeat. Stop eating when your stomach is two-thirds full. One should not eat immediately after exercise. Older people need less food, and if they eat as they did in their youth they will […]