This week marks the third step in our seven-week journey through the Omer and its brachot. “It's day 19/49 of the Omer. Whether or not...

As we enter the second week of the Omer, here's Rabbi Miriam's thoughts for Week 2 of the Omer, through the lens of Sheva Brachot.

This morning, Rabbi Miriam Lorie joined BBC Radio 2's Pause for thought. Listen here . Well Scott, lucky old me - I’ve just got back from...

Welcome to this 7-week journey through the Omer. Each week, we’ll reflect on a different bracha (blessing), drawing meaning and...

In this week's Jewish News, Rabbi Miriam reflects on progress towards inclusion in Orthodox spaces but finds there's still some way to...

As Pesach approaches, many of us find ourselves with endless questions: How clean is clean enough? Can I still use my coffee maker? What foods can I buy without a hechsher? To help relieve the stress out of Pesach prep, Kehillat Nashira set up a Pesach Q&A Whatsapp group , where members have been asking questions and get clear, practical answers from Rabbi Miriam. We’ve loved seeing the thoughtful conversations and reassuring guidance that’s emerged from these discussions. C

With Pesach just one week away, Rabbi Miriam offers a powerful pre-Pesach chizzuk  (encouragement) in a recent Instagram reel. Drawing inspiration from Rabbi Soloveitchik, she reminds us that: 'there is no holiness without preparation,' She urges us to embrace the necessary work before the Seder. Watch below:

Navigating Pesach 5785/2025 just got easier! With the first night of Seder happening after Shabbat, timing is everything. This guide provides a clear breakdown of essential preparations, from Bedikat Chametz to the Seder night. Plus, we'll also share extra tips and tricks for how to manage the timings within your own family's dynamic. Let's make this Pesach as smooth and enjoyable as possible! Please note - all timings are for Borehamwood/Greater London  Thursday 10th April

If you're applying for a Jewish school place, you may need to collect CRP (Certificate of Religious Practice) points. Kehillat Nashira...

It’s time to start thinking about Pesach. But preparing for Pesach doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Every year, we hear people say, ‘Pesach prep is so stressful!’ It really doesn’t have to be. Many people assume they need to buy expensive, certified Kosher for Pesach (KLP) products or deep-clean their entire house from top to bottom. The truth? Pesach prep can be much simpler, easier, and more cost-effective than you think. That’s why Rabbi Miriam’s Pesach Q&A WhatsApp group

Kehillat Nashira Purim Quiz Last night at Kehillat Nashira's Purim Fancy Dress Gala Dinner, the children enjoyed a Purim quiz. We had...

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming visiting scholar Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash to Kehillat Nashira. In her sermon on...

written by Rabbi Miriam Lorie, published in YCT's Purim reader as follows: The Paranoid, the Schemer and the Heroine The classic fairy...

This week, an insightful opinion piece was published in the Jewish News, discussing the changing role of women in Orthodox Jewish spaces....

Kehillat Nashira has received a very special gift: our first Sefer Torah. Read on to discover the full journey! Our journey begins with...

This year, Rabbi Miriam is one of 5 rabbis and Jewish educators writing the Jewish Chronicle’s parasha column. “And the priest Jehoiada...

It's Tu b'Shvat tonight and tomorrow - watch below for more... "How to stay grounded (pun intended) in worrying, upsetting times? We've...

A Tu B'Shvat Haggadah - A Ritual of Connecting to our Natural World, the Creator and Each Other. Tu B’Shvat, often called the "Jewish New...

Last week, an insightful opinion piece was published in the Jewish News , calling for a more creative approach to Bar and Bat Mitzvah...

Last Shabbat, we had the privilege of hosting Amy Davidow, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, for a meaningful discussion as part of...