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... |
| Challah Baking @ The CJL | Monday 6 September | 7:30pm | Centre for Jewish Life | £15.00 | More info... |
| Rosh Hashanah First Day Service @ The CJL | Thursday 9 September | 9:30am | Centre for Jewish Life | There is no charge for this event | More info... |
| Yom Kippur Services @ The CJL | Friday 17 September & Saturday 18 September | Fast Begins @ 6:56pm | 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... |
| Wholefoods Workshop & Create Healthy Treats | 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... |
| Become A Whiskey Connoisseur | Thursday 25 November | 7:30pm | Centre for Jewish Life | £25 includes Whiskey, Cheese & Crackers | 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 @ The CJL | 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.
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 First Day Service @ The CJL
Date: Thursday 9 September
Time: 9:30am
Venue: Centre for Jewish Life
Price: There is no charge for this event
Enjoy Rosh Hashanah Services at The CJL
IT’S NOT JUST A SERVICE, IT’S AN EXPERIENCE!
*Easy to follow explanatory services
*Hebrew/English prayer books
*Sing traditional melodies
*No background or affiliation required
9:30 am: Morning Services
11:30 am: Rosh Hashana Message
11:45 am: Shofar Blowing & Musaf
1:15 pm: Kiddush Buffet
RSVP essential: or call 020 7495 6089
Yom Kippur Services @ The CJL
Date: Friday 17 September & Saturday 18 September
Time: Fast Begins @ 6:56pm
Venue: Centre for Jewish Life
Price: There is no charge for this event although voluntary financial donations are appreciated
Enjoy Yom Kippur Services at The CJL
IT’S NOT JUST A SERVICE, IT’S AN EXPERIENCE!
*Easy to follow explanatory services
*Hebrew/English prayer books
*Sing traditional melodies
*No background or affiliation required
*Yom Kippur break-fast buffet dinner
EVENING SERVICE: Friday 17 September
6:55 pm: Candle lighting
7:00 pm: Kol Nidrei
7:15 pm: Yom Kippur Message
7:30 - 9:00 pm: Evening Services
DAY SERVICE: Saturday 18 September
9:30 am: Morning Services
12:00 am: Message
12:15 pm: Yizkor Memorial Services
12:30-3:00 pm: Musaf
4:30 pm: Mystical Reflections on Yom Kippur (Q & A)
5:30 pm: Mincha
6:45 pm: Neilah Service
7:59 pm: Shofar Blast
8:10 pm Havdallah & Break Fast
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.
* Full time students only, 25 and under
Wholefoods Workshop & Create Healthy Treats
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!
* Full time students 25 and under
Become A Whiskey Connoisseur
Date: Thursday 25 November
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Centre for Jewish Life
Price: £25 includes Whiskey, Cheese & Crackers
Just as with wine, there are distinct differences in both the smell and taste of various whiskies, with the production of the whiskey contributing greatly to these variances. Any interested taster can go through a process to decide what whiskey is best for their palate, and we’re here to help you in your trendy attempt at gaining new conversation starters for your next cocktail party.
The tasting will include five fine whiskeys:
A Lowland, Auchentoshan
A Speyside, Dalwhinnie
Highland, Isle of Jura
Islay, Bowmore
Balvenie, Dufftown
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 @ The CJL
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…
* Full time students 25 and under