For the love of life and with pride in our shared history and destiny, the Centre for Jewish Life exists to bring Jews together from all walks of life.
Our social events are designed to connect and inspire Jews in their 20’s and 30’s through great atmospheres, challenging content and stunning venues.
| Event | Date | Time | Venue | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| connect @ friday night | Every Friday Night | 8:30pm | Chelsea, Hampstead, Notting Hill, Belsize Park, Maida Vale, St. John's Wood, South Kensington, West End | No Charge | More info... |
| Pre-New Year Friday Night Dinner @ the CJL | Friday 3 September | Services: 7:30pm | Dinner: 8:00pm | Centre for Jewish Life | £25.00 | Students £18 (Booking closes Wednesday 1 September) | More info... |
| Challah Baking @ The CJL | Monday 6 September | 7:30pm | Centre for Jewish Life | £15.00 | More info... |
| Rosh Hashanah | Yom Kippur Services & Meals @ The CJL | Thursday 9 September | Saturday 18 September | September 9 at 10:00am | September 18 at 8:30pm | Centre for Jewish Life | There is no charge for this event although voluntary financial donations are appreciated | More info... |
| Become a Sushi Master | Thursday 21 October | 7:30pm | Centre for Jewish Life | £25.00 | More info... |
| Marriott Friday Night Dinner - Taste the World | Friday 29 October | Services: 7:30pm Dinner: 8:00pm | Regents Park Marriott: 128 King Henry's Road, London, NW3 3ST | £25 | Students: £18 (Booking closes Wednesday 27 October) | More info... |
| Healthy Eating - Time you knew how! | Thursday 11 November | 7:30pm | Centre for Jewish Life | £25 advance booking only | More info... |
| South African Friday Night Dinner @ The CJL | Friday 19 November | Services: 7:30pm Dinner: 8:00pm | Centre for Jewish Life | £25 | Students: £18 (Booking closes Wednesday 17 November) | More info... |
| CJL’s CHANUKAH PARTY | Saturday 4 December | 8:30pm - late | Centre for Jewish Life | £20 in advance | £25 on the door | More info... |
| Speed Dating @ The CJL | Thursday 9 December | Canapés & Wine: 7.30 | Dating: 8.00pm | Centre for Jewish Life | £20 | More info... |
| Russian Style Friday Night Dinner | Friday 10 December | Services: 7:30pm | Dinner: 8:00pm | Centre for Jewish Life | Price: £25 | Students: £18 (Booking closes Wednesday 17 November) | More info... |
connect @ friday night
Date: Every Friday Night
Time: 8:30pm
Venue: Chelsea, Hampstead, Notting Hill, Belsize Park, Maida Vale, St. John's Wood, South Kensington, West End
Price: No Charge
You’re never alone...
We are never short of families or young couples looking for guests every Friday night, so please take up this open invitation. Just contact us and we will find you somewhere to be, so you are not alone on what could be a beautiful evening.
Sorry, Connect @ Friday night is only available for those living in close proximity to listed areas.
Pre-New Year Friday Night Dinner @ the CJL
Date: Friday 3 September
Time: Services: 7:30pm | Dinner: 8:00pm
Venue: Centre for Jewish Life
Price: £25.00 | Students £18 (Booking closes Wednesday 1 September)
Celebrate Shabbat with young professionals from around the world!
Join us in toasting 5771 in true CJL Style.
Spaces are limited - please book early to avoid disappointment!
(Students - please call 020 7495 6089 to book)
Challah Baking @ The CJL
Date: Monday 6 September
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Centre for Jewish Life
Price: £15.00
Have a SUPER SWEET year with SUPER SWEET challah!
Learn to make your very own sweet Challah especially in time for Rosh Hashana with Sarit - our Challah extraordinaire!
Rosh Hashanah | Yom Kippur Services & Meals @ The CJL
Date: Thursday 9 September | Saturday 18 September
Time: September 9 at 10:00am | September 18 at 8:30pm
Venue: Centre for Jewish Life
Price: There is no charge for this event although voluntary financial donations are appreciated
Enjoy Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur services at The CJL
IT’S NOT JUST A SERVICE, IT’S AN EXPERIENCE!
From our inspiring and meaningful easy to follow services, to our holiday dining, experience the High Holidays like never before.
*Easy to follow explanatory services
*Hebrew/English prayer books
*Sing traditional melodies
*No background or affiliation required
*Delicious Buffet Lunch on 1st day Rosh Hashanah
*Yom Kippur break-fast buffet dinner
ROSH HASHANAH FIRST DAY SERVICE: Thursday 9 September
Morning Services: 10am
Shofar Blowing & Musaf 12pm
Services are followed by a Buffet Lunch
YOM KIPPUR EVENING SERVICE: Friday 17 September
Fast Begins: 6:56pm
Kol Nidrei Services: 7pm
YOM KIPPUR DAY SERVICE: Saturday 18 September
Morning Services: 10am
Yizkor Memorial Service Remembering the departed: 11:30am
Mystical Reflections on Yom Kippur: 3:45pm
Afternoon Service: 5:00pm
Neila Closing Service: 6:00pm
Followed by a “Break-the-Fast” at 7:55pm
There is no charge for this event although voluntary financial donations are appreciated
RSVP essential: or call 020 7495 6089
Become a Sushi Master
Date: Thursday 21 October
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Centre for Jewish Life
Price: £25.00
Following our SOLD OUT EVENT & HUGE DEMAND SUSHI MAKING IS BACK
Roll up your sleeves with Karin Foreman (Executive Chef of Delisserie).
Come along and learn how to make a variety of sushi, including Maki (sushi rolls), Uramaki (inside-out rolls) and Nigri (hand formed sushi) & more…
Best of all you get to eat all that you make.
Advance booking only
Book early to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited
Marriott Friday Night Dinner - Taste the World
Date: Friday 29 October
Time: Services: 7:30pm Dinner: 8:00pm
Venue: Regents Park Marriott: 128 King Henry's Road, London, NW3 3ST
Price: £25 | Students: £18 (Booking closes Wednesday 27 October)
The definitive Friday Night Dinner is BACK with a twist!
Join us to TASTE THE WORLD
The CJL are delighted to celebrate YOU, one of the largest, most diverse & international young professional Jewish crowds in London. In your honour & in an attempt to please as many of you as possible join us for a little taste of home. We will have an international menu with each course representing a different country - there really will be something for everyone plus plenty of alcohol, great company & much more...!
Spaces are limited - book early to avoid disappointment.
Healthy Eating - Time you knew how!
Date: Thursday 11 November
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Centre for Jewish Life
Price: £25 advance booking only
Join Anna Freedman, a qualified Macrobiotic Cook & Whole Foods Coach & explore sustainable food and natural diets & discover their powerful impact on your health & the planet.
Understand how natural food & a balanced diet can expand your wellbeing and vitality.
Take away delicious whole food recipes & best of all you will get to create & enjoy your very own sugar free treats.
South African Friday Night Dinner @ The CJL
Date: Friday 19 November
Time: Services: 7:30pm Dinner: 8:00pm
Venue: Centre for Jewish Life
Price: £25 | Students: £18 (Booking closes Wednesday 17 November)
Following our sold out dinner & much demand the CJL are raising the South African Flag once again!
Please join us for a colourful Friday Night @ the CJL for a four course meal and more importantly PLENTY of WHISKEY, VODKA, WINE, BEER & BILTONG!
Anyone with a South African connection, be they friends, work or family is welcome or even if you just want to make a South African connection…
Spaces are limited - Please book early to avoid disappointment!
CJL’s CHANUKAH PARTY
Date: Saturday 4 December
Time: 8:30pm - late
Venue: Centre for Jewish Life
Price: £20 in advance | £25 on the door
If you fight your battle right, a miracle might happen for you tonight!
Join us to celebrate along with hundreds of Young Professionals from all over the world.
Our resident DJ will be rocking the house; open bar, latkes & doughnuts.
More entertainment to be revealed on the night!
Speed Dating @ The CJL
Date: Thursday 9 December
Time: Canapés & Wine: 7.30 | Dating: 8.00pm
Venue: Centre for Jewish Life
Price: £20
Ever wanted to serial date now’s your chance… We will supply wine, food & dates… you simply need to turn up, switch the charm on & dress the part! If ones not your cup of tea...move onto the next…
Ladies: 26 - 33 | Gents: 28 – 39
Canapés & Wine: 7.30 | Dating: 8.00pm
Advance Booking Essential!
Russian Style Friday Night Dinner
Date: Friday 10 December
Time: Services: 7:30pm | Dinner: 8:00pm
Venue: Centre for Jewish Life
Price: Price: £25 | Students: £18 (Booking closes Wednesday 17 November)
Following our sold out dinner & much demand the CJL are raising the Russian Flag once again!
Come and enjoy a beautiful Russian style Friday Night Dinner, meet new people and enjoy a lovely four course meal, plenty of wine and of course lots of Vodka.
Anyone with a Russian connection, be they friends, work or family is especially welcome or even if you just want to make a Russian connection…
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