From the Chair

Jo Landy Welcome to the CTJC Chanukah magazine. I have just looked back at last Chanukah’s newsletter and am happy to note, that unlike like last year, we are not in another lock-down. Long may this situation continue. Another difference from last year is that we have continued to hold services with the Students. COVID precautions (open windows, encouraging mask wearing, etc) have continued alongside outside kiddushim.

Many thanks to all who helped organise the Yamim Noraim. We held well attended, safe, socially distanced, smoothly run services. Again, there was additional seating outside. Many of those returning to shul for the first time used this outside space. There has been some movement on plans to rebuild 3 Thompson’s Lane. A new planning application has been submitted to the Council and can be viewed on-line.

We have started to organise CTJC’s third away weekend, which will be in February at Gunthorpe Hall. We’ve included a “save the date” invitation in this magazine, and we’ll release full details shortly. Those on the CTJC Committee and the committee organising the event wish to stress that cost should not be a barrier to those who show an interest in attending. Please contact me to discuss a potential subsidy when we have released more details. I would like to take this opportunity of saying that the details of enquiries and any subsidy will be confidential. Lastly Julian and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy Chanukah and a healthy and good Gregorian New Year.

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