JFriends 

December 17, 2017

JFriends,

On December the 17th Zichron Menachem are having a special event of hair donation for kids with cancer in Israel.

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They need our help with the two following volunteering opportunities:

1. On the day: We are going together to offer our help with whatever the organisers might need during the event.​

2. On every Thursday evening from now until the event - raise awareness and promote the event by handing out flyers outside Kosher Kingdom.

December 15, 2017

Chanuka, Xmas (excuse us for mentioning the two in the same sentence...) are coming up, which means 2017 is coming to an end [Ahhhhhh].

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We are going to have the last JFriends dinner of the year in style - JFriends style:

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• LOTS of calories for dessert

• NEW catering - have you heard of Delicatessen in West Hampstead? yeah! Their food is getting all the way to your plate!

• Alcohol and L'Chaim

• LOTS of young professionals

• Doughnuts! and songs!

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No Santa though.... but then no rabbi either. Just US JFriends and all of our friends.

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You know what to do next - BOOK IT NOW AND JOIN US!

November 19, 2017

Hi JFriends, we are volunteering on Mitzvah Day in 2 weeks: Sunday 19 November 2017 for the 3rd year now, join us for a Mitzvah (it’s free). Let’s make a difference!

Picture this in mind: Sunday 1pm in Hampstead, cosy warm community library, the smell of old books, students working and us JFriends spread between the rows of books-cleaning and tiding up the shelves. After the session there is an option of going together for drinks.

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About the Charity:

Keats Community Library is local volunteer-run community library. It is run by the community for the community.

When Camden Council closed Heath Library in 2012, a group of local residents started a charity to take it over, and soon 40 volunteers had stepped forward to run it. It’s a much loved local hub now, providing not only a brilliant library with up to date fiction and non-fiction, but also rhyme-time for toddlers, creative writing and chess classes for children, and occasional events such as a magician, a puppeteer and family concerts. For the grown-ups there’s a Reading Group, and fabulous (and affordable) evening events with such luminaries as Michael Palin, Sir Derek Jacobi, Dame Diana Rigg, Howard Jacobson, Sir David Hare, and recitals by singers from the Royal Opera House.

The Library is housed in a lovely Grade II listed building with a beautiful stained glass dome. It is next to Keats House Museum, surrounded by a lovely garden.

Whilst the volunteers have their hands full dealing with the books and the borrowers, the library needs extra volunteers to give the shelves a good old clean. Just an hour or two of your time would make a difference and they will provide cleaning materials, tea and biscuits!

October 26, 2017

At its core, ShabbatUK harnessed the goodness and uniqueness of a traditional, authentic Shabbat and invited Jews around the country to celebrate it in a way they never have before. Shabbat is a central part of what it is to be Jewish. It plays a crucial role in Jewish identity with its powerfully uplifting and transformative qualities.​

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The Chief Rabbi called on Jews across the UK, regardless of their level of religious observance, to celebrate a Shabbat unlike any other. Everybody participates in ShabbatUK, from the most observant Jews to those who may have never experienced the beauty of a Shabbat.

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​So we, at JFriends are waiting for you and your friends!  Let's get together with other young professional and share this special experience.

August 26, 2017

Yep, it's this time of year: it's summer, it's hot, and it's a bank holiday on Moday. So you know what it means:

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PARTY TIME!!

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Rememebr the roof top house, massive balcony, music, dancing snaks and drinks?

Remember lots and lots of JFriends and their friends?

So we have the house again and it's time to ROCK N' ROLL!!

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Yalla get your friends and come dancing! let the balagan commence!

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See you on the dance floor!

August 19, 2017

JFriends, it's this time of year again:

​BEACH VOLLEYBALL TIME!!

For those of you who have been with us last year, we don't have to remind you how much fun we had, and for those who haven't, join us to find out!

We have 2 courts booked for us and volleyballs are ready, so let get some beach sand under our feet and start the JFriends match!

Boys against girls or any other way you like it.

Yalla balagan!

March 23, 2017

When Hypnosis and Neuroscience meet!

By Dr John Butler, Neuroanatomy, neurosurgery, neuroscience and Hypnotherapy

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Hypnosis is an intriguing phenomenon that is only partially understood.  An object of fascination for some, it is an object of fear, or at least, suspicion for others and seriously misunderstood by a great many people.

In this lecture, Dr John Butler will give an overview of the scientific knowledge of hypnosis and brain activity, the main clinical applications of hypnosis and explain, in non-technical language, how to use hypnosis to improve your intellectual, emotional, social and business life. Practical demonstrations of self-help applications will be given.

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WATCH: Dr. John Butler

Dr Butler's clinical work was first filmed over 20 years ago and since then has been reported many times in the media, including a major BBC television series, “Mysteries”, in 1997 and Channel 4’s breakthrough live broadcast with John Butler using hypnosis as a sole anaesthetic while surgery was performed on a patient in April 2006  (“HypnoSurgery Live”, More 4 / Channel 4 TV).

He has made more than 30 television appearances as an expert in hypnotherapy with several programmes focused on his use of hypnotherapy as an anaesthetic for chronic pain and in invasive surgeries.

February 18, 2017

​JFriends - it is happening again!! Yohhhhhooooooooooo

​A massive celebration of JFriends 2nd anniversary!

THE PARTY OF THE YEAR! You simply have to be there!!

If you've been to the previous party you know what to expect, and if you haven't, let's just say you have something to look for as we are going to get CRAZY!!

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​Crazy music, dancing, drinks and lots more!

We will have JFriends (and their friends) joining us from all over the world, so get ready for dance-until-you-drop!

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We're young, we're Jewish and we're getting together to celebrate it!

JFRIENDS YALLA BALAGAAAAN!!

January 27, 2017

Time for our regular JFriends Shabbat vibes - this time celebrating the JFriends first shabbat of 2017!!

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We will be ready for you witha lot to celebrate!

Come for a Friday night dinner with JFriends and many other young professionals (and bring your friends with).

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Space is limited so don't wait till the last min!

Can't wait to see you all!

December 23, 2016

The Basket Brigade project aim to make this, and every Christmas, a special one for thousands of needy people across London. The YES Group London Basket Brigade is on the 23rd December every year, when volunteers come together to pack and deliver food hampers for the needy. 

Those who join this project on the day as volunteers get an experience they will never forget! They get a gift of of overwhelming love, friendship and contribution. Words cannot describe the reaction they get when they hand over a basket at a needy home; it is one of total gratitude.

JFriends, let's join them and speard the love!

December 19, 2016

8 week boot camp (starting mid Jan 2017) suitable for anyone from beginners looking to re gain confidence, lose weight and improve fitness levels to those who are already exercising but want to take their training to the next level!

​Suitable for gents and ladies.

So come on down learn some new exercises make new friends and most importantly have fun!

​First session with no commitment! Open to all

November 30, 2016

We're going to explore crime at night!

Join in a collaboration between the Jill Dando Institute, University College London and the Science Museum as we investigate the world of crime. 

Visit the scene of a crime via virtual reality and learn how experts use science to get the full story and stop crimes before they happen. 

While you’re watching closely, are you sure you’re not being watched? You’ll be surprised that your most prized possessions have secrets too in our hacking and surveillance demos. And if we haven’t caught you already, you can go underground on a dark web safari. 

It’s not all CSI to get to the truth, so let’s go beneath the surface and see what traces are left behind on a night of Crime Science.

Plus, all the regular Lates highlights are waiting for you to enjoy, including live music, the Punk Science comedy show and the best silent disco in town.

November 27, 2016

Mitzvah Day project brings together over 37,000 people each year, to take part in collective, hands-on social action projects which make a real difference to local issues.

It is not just an opportunity to bond with old and new JFriends, it's a way to make others happy!

After the session we will all go for dinner. 

November 17, 2016

Spread the Love! JFriends and Club Sandwich making a difference together while having fun JFriends style!

Join us  at Tikun for sandwich making for the homeless. The sandwiches will be distributed in the streets of London together with a pair of warm socks, as well as delivered to two homeless shelters.

It is important for us JFriends to get together to do good, make a change and make other people smile.

We will then go for drinks or dinner as the group will choose.

All bookings and donations through this event go to cover ingredients and expenses.

Warning: This event could seriously improve your happiness :-)

November 11, 2016

At its core, ShabbatUK harnessed the goodness and uniqueness of a traditional, authentic Shabbat and invited Jews around the country to celebrate it in a way they never have before. Shabbat is a central part of what it is to be Jewish. It plays a crucial role in Jewish identity with its powerfully uplifting and transformative qualities.

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The Chief Rabbi called on Jews across the UK, regardless of their level of religious observance, to celebrate a Shabbat unlike any other. Everybody participates in ShabbatUK, from the most observant Jews to those who may have never experienced the beauty of a Shabbat.

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​So we, at JFriends are waiting for you - let's get together with other young professional and share together this special experience.

October 12, 2016

From Startup Nation to Great Britain

Speaker 1: Jonathan Gan, founder of the award winning Whichit platform

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Jonathan will share with us his entrepreneurial story. Starting his startup in Tel-Aviv, relocate to London and growth the company in the UK and the global markets.

In his talk, Jonathan will give us a pick on his global entrepreneurship journey. From idea to full execution, the challenges, the successes, the failures and the unique experience.

​WHICHIT is an interactive content platform that enables publishers and marketers to increase user engagement, open new revenue streams & gain user-related insight. The company has a unique technology that profiles users based on their preferences and uses machine learning to provides bespoke commercial incentives in real time.
After winning the UKTI's Sirius Programme, Whichit relocated from Tel-Aviv Israel to London en 2014. In 2015 Whichit won 'Start-up of the Year EMEA' by Facebook, the Innovate UK R&D funding award and the People's Choice Award at Pitch@Palace by the Duke of York.

​An evening full with Chinese food! Come hungry for food and food for thought! and bring your friends.

September 29, 2016

Time for our regular JFriends Shabbat vibes!

Come for a Friday night dinner with JFriends and many other young professionals (and bring your friends with).

September 27, 2016

Come and join J Friends for our first ever floral workshop. Promising to be a fun and social evening, our floral friend Gabriella will be teaching this interactive workshop, open to all.

We will be making flower jewelry and crowns with fresh cut flowers. 

All flowers, sundries and tools provided. 

September 07, 2016

Spread the Love! JFriends and Club Sandwich making a difference together while having fun JFriends style!

Join us  at Tikun for sandwich making for the homeless. The sandwiches will be distributed in the streets of London together with a pair of warm socks, as well as delivered to two homeless shelters.

It is important for us JFriends to get together to do good, make a change and make other people smile.

We will then go for drinks or dinner as the group will choose.

All bookings and donations through this event go to cover ingredients and expenses.

Warning: This event could seriously improve your happiness :-)

August 24, 2016

Boys and girls, it's this time of year again: TIME FOR THE JFRIENDS TLV BEACH PARTY!!

​We are getting together in TLV for some bears, drinks and fun with JFriends from the UK and Israel, and with locals of course.

If you love your friends, make sure you bring them with you as this event is opened for EVERYBODY and is going to be a lot of funnnnn!

August 20, 2016

JFriends, it's this time of year again:

​BEACH VOLLEYBALL TIME!!

For those of you who have been with us last year, we don;t have to remind you how much fun we had, and for those who haven't, join us to find out!

We have 2 courts booked for us and volleyballs are ready, so let get some beach sand under our feet and start the JFriends match!

Boys against girls or any other way you like it.

Yalla balagan!

August 19, 2016

Time to get back to our regular JFriends Shabbat vibes! and what's better than on Tu B'av which is THE Jewish date for love! Get to meet new friends on the Jewish Valentine's Shabbat day.

Come for lunch and laugh with many other young JFriends and their friends (and bring your friends with).

August 18, 2016

On the Jewish Valentine's day (Tu B'Av) we are getting together for the Friday night dinner of the summer! The Hebrew date for love.

Join other young professionals, Jfriends and their friends! An experience many already know - that is going to be amazing. This is a great opportunity to have a relaxed, fun and vibrant Shabbat dinner with your friends, and  make new friends.

You simply have to be there! Looking forward!

August 05, 2016

Darling JFriends, boys and girls,

It's movie time! Come for a movie and popcorn with your best mates. In a cosy lounge, in front of a big screen, get comfortable on your own pillow (yes, bring your pillow with you!) and let the night start!

Oh, did we say it's FREE?! So it is!

Just make sure you let us know how many of you are coming as the lounge can only fit a certain amount of people.

So if you're coming click GOING, and we will see you there!

Happy summer JFriends!

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23.7.16 11:30pm-02:00am

July 31, 2016

Lend a hand to Israeli charity Zichron Menachem at its 25th anniversary celebration event and bring a smile to the face of a child with cancer. 

Zichron Menachem was founded by Chaim and Miri Ehrental after their oldest child, Menachem died of leukaemia at the age of 15. Since then the charity has helped 3,500 families, organising free camps, running a day centre in Jerusalem to enable children with cancer and their healthy siblings to learn and have fun, and much more.

At the gala you will have the chance to dance, sing and celebrate together with over 150 kids spending the week at Zichron Menachem's London summer camp, helping with the entertainment, games and activities for the kids.

July 26, 2016

Spread the Love! JFriends and Club Sandwich making a difference together while having fun JFriends style!

Join us  at Tikun for sandwich making for the homeless. The sandwiches will be distributed in the streets of London together with a pair of warm socks, as well as delivered to two homeless shelters.

It is important for us JFriends to get together to do good, make a change and make other people smile.

We will then go for drinks or dinner as the group will choose.

All bookings and donations through this event go to cover ingredients and expenses.

Warning: This event could seriously improve your happiness :-)

July 20, 2016

Speaker 1: Eli Seliger, Zichron Menachem

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Eli, the director of The British Friends of Zichron Menachem will be presenting to us one of the largest medical charities in Israel - for children with cancer.

An inspiration for doing good in the world and making a change, this charity is coming to London, and this is the time to learn more about reaching out and doing a mitzvah.

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Speaker 2:  What are your hands (and specifically your fingers) telling others about you?

Rachel Langford, Neuroscientist

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In this talk we will explore our hormonal personality type, and the way hormones we were exposed to in the womb shape our perception, choice of partners and personality.

You will have the chance to find out your hormonal personality type and understand how this is reflected in your hands! Rachel is also going to present the results of a private research she run in Israel among 4000 people with regards to Israeli mentality of choosing a mate and hormonal personality types.

With lots of ice cream and cold stuff, this talk is going to warm you up :-)

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July 09, 2016

Ladies and gents, gents and ladies,

It’s summer party time!!

As we can't wait to dance again, as its summer and as It's just after the American independence day, we decided it's time to go Yalla balagan JFriends style again.

Hot-dogs, cocktails, music and American style outfits, this summer party is your best way to start the sunny part of the year.

Get your friends to join you when you come, if you want them to have a blast with us. Places will be limited according to the venue's capacity so don;t leave it till the last min.

Yalla, see you all there, or as the Americans say: YOLO! (You Only Live Once).

May 26, 2016

This is a new and exciting JFriends event – A bank holiday weekend In Rome!

JFriends and Rome local young professionals meeting for a weekend that will be the talk of the town!

As you all know, we are friends for friends. We always look to get to know new people, connect, have fun, network and mainly – ENJOY being young and Jewish together.

So we decided to start connecting with other young professional communities and Rome is just the beginning! We will be touring, clubbing, partying, eating lots of pasta and lasagne and having an amazing Shabbat together.

The plan is simple (and that’s why so cheap on our part) – You book your own flights and hotel [to be chosen from one of the hotels options. We will all stay in the same area especially with regards to the Shabbat meals), and we will plan the rest for you.

May 19, 2016

With the Israeli independent day vibes, we are getting together for another JFriends dinner where you can always get to meet new people from all around the UK and the world.

It's going to be an excuse for another celebration in the Israeli way - get ready to show some Jewish patriotic vibes as there will be a lot of Israeli food,  special cocktails and loud singing :-)

April 30, 2016

Spread the Love! JFriends and Club Sandwich making a difference together while having fun JFriends style!

Join us  at Tikun for sandwich making for the homeless. The sandwiches will be distributed in the streets of London together with a pair of warm socks, as well as delivered to two homeless shelters.

It is important for us JFriends to get together to do good, make a change and make other people smile.

We will then go for drinks or dinner as the group will choose.

All bookings and donations through this event go to cover ingredients and expenses.

Warning: This event could seriously improve your happiness :-)

April 06, 2016

At our next TED talk, come and hear Judge Robert Rinder, a criminal barrister, who stars on ITV’s premier show ‘Judge Rinder’ - a reality TV court show (similar to Judge Judy in the US).  For anyone who has not seen his show, Rob is an amazing TV personality and brings his wit and judgement to decide on a variety of legal cases including disputes over consumer issues and business, personal, neighbourhood disputes!

The show is very entertaining and informative. Rob will speak to us about his career, Jewish identity and how he deals with being a recognisable face in the UK!

March 25, 2016

The craziest time of year - Purim!!

This is what happens when the Purim concept and the Shabbat concept come together: We are going to have a laugh all evening long.

You simply don't want to miss this dinner, which will be full not only with JFriends and their friends, but also with fun, dress-up, alcohol and food.

March 08, 2016

Catch the Jew! Tuvia Tenenbom: JTNY's artistic director, journalist, international bestselling author

Catch the Jew! recounts the adventures of Tuvia Tenenbom, who wanders around Israel of our time calling himself “Tobi the German.” In the course of numerous interviews Tuvia extracts information, sentiments, hidden theories and delusional visions motivating the miscellany of peoples forming the present-day Holy Land.

February 24, 2016

There’s no better way to bond than over food – and what better food is there than chocolate?

Join Ela Harpak of Oh La La Chocolate, a Le Cordon Bleu graduate and a professional chocolatier, for a fun and creative chocolate workshop, learn the real secrets of chocolate making and meet other chocoholics!

What's included?

-    Learn basic skills of a chocolatier

-    Taste a variety of different flavoured chocolates

-    Enjoy a special cocktail served in edible chocolate cups

-    Work in teams and make delicious fresh cream pralines and truffles

-    Design your own chocolate bar

-    Package your chocolates to take home and wow your friends and family!

This incredible workshop really is a lot of fun and a great opportunity to meet people and make new friends. Don't miss out - book your spot today!

February 20, 2016

Ladies and gents, gents and ladies,

It’s SHOW TIME!!

We are so proud and excited to announce the event you’ve all been waiting for: The JFriends first anniversary paty!!!!

Yalla balagan!!!

Come and celebrate with us the real event of the year. The JFriends team have been working through the nights for you to make this one HELLOFA celebration.

This time last year we would never have imagined what JFriends has become! We are not just another Jewish Charity – we are a community – a family.

From Shabbat dinners to TED talks to spectacular snooker tournaments, this is what we are celebrating. You guys have made JFriends what it is today. Come and party, well….like you’ve never partied before.

So come on, bring friends and make even more friends.

Book your ticket now.

Whats on the plan:

• Black tie reception – get ready to be photographed on the red carpet!

• Candy floss – unlimited 

• Popcorn Machine

• JFriends personal gift at the end of the evening

• Photo booth – get your crazy mood on board

• Reception buffet

• Free bar!

• Dance until you drop

And more!!

February 14, 2016

Spread the Love this Valentine's day Join Jfriends and Club Sandwich as they start a beautiful relationship, making a difference together while having fun Jfriends style!

Join us on Sunday 14th Feb at Tikun for sandwich making for the homeless, followed by a cheeky little mixer activity you are going to LOVE!

Warning: This event could seriously improve your happiness :-)

February 11, 2016

Michal Banai - actress

Improvisational theatre is a form of theatre where most or all of what is performed is created at the moment it is performed. In its purest form, the dialogue, action, story, and characters are created collaboratively by the players on the spot without use of an already prepared, written script.

When it's good, it seems like magic. As an actress performing mainly in Improvised comedy I have been dealing on a daily basis for the past decay with the question of why it is so hard for us to “improvise” on our day to day life? Why is it so hard for us to just say what’s on our mind, why do we get “stuck” when we’re put on the spot and why can’t we just be ourselves without judging everything we want to say before it comes out of our mouth?

In her talk Michal will present a few improvisation rules, that if you stick to in real life you might find communication and creativity come much easier than usual.

January 14, 2016

Jeremy Langford (Born London, England, 1956) is a British/Israeli glass sculptor and designer. He is the son of British/Israel television director and producer Barry Langford. 

Major works of his include monumental glass installations at theWestern Wall in Jerusalem, the ancient tomb of the Matriarch Rachel in Bethlehem, three massive sculptures for the Trump International Towers at Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, and the new Waldorf Astoria hotel in Jerusalem.

Langford is also trained in Classical Homeopathy, natural medicine and is an expert on the use of sound in order to facilitate changed and beneficial states of consciousness. The main tool he uses to study and experience higher states of consciousness is the isolation tank (floatation tank). He has been known to do extended float sessions in order to tap into his own creativity.

January 10, 2016

We are very excited to tell you about our latest event ! An American Pool tournament between JFriends. Teams will be formed from 16 men and 16 women for a pool tournament ! The Pool tables will be booked for 2-3 hours to ensure everyone gets game time. Don’t worry if you have never played before. Help will be at hand to show you how to play ! The rules of how to play are posted below. All in all it should be a cracking afternoon’s entertainment !!!

So what are you waiting for ? Book and let the ‘hustling’ commence !

January 09, 2016

A Shabbat lunch with JFriends young professionals, food and drinks - a special and relaxed atmosphere.

This is a great opportunity to meet people and make new friends. 

Start 2016 in high - join us for our Jan JFriends shabbat lunch and bring your friends!

9.1.16  1pm

December 22, 2015

This evening is going to be about life and death, and about the life after death.

Ray is going to give a fascination talk about his own Near-Death-Experience, about the ability to diagnose cancer on NHS patients and about his work as a Death-Midwife, employed by the NHS.

Apart from loads of pasta, this will be an unforgettable evening. You don't want to miss it!

Places will be limited so book today.

Can't wait to see you all!

December 23, 2015

The Basket Brigade project aim to make this, and every Christmas, a special one for thousands of needy people across London. The YES Group London Basket Brigade is on the 23rd December every year, when volunteers come together to pack and deliver food hampers for the needy. 

Just picture the scene… it’s a school hall filled with hundreds of volunteers on 23 December. All these people are there to contribute by helping to pack these food baskets. Once 1,000 baskets are packed, the volunteers disperse to deliver these baskets all over London. Why? It's simple, they are passionate about giving and helping those in need.

It costs us just £10 to feed a family of 4. For this inside a roasting tin they provide the ingredients for a full Christmas dinner. They receive a Chicken/Vegetarian option, Stuffing, Gravy, Potatoes, Parsnips, Carrots, Brussels Sprouts, Mince Pies, Xmas Pudding, Custard and Satsumas. And for this year, we’d love to get enough donations to also add in crackers :)

Those who join this project on the day as volunteers get an experience they will never forget! They get a gift of of overwhelming love, friendship and contribution. Words cannot describe the reaction they get when they hand over a basket at a needy home; it is one of total gratitude.

JFriends, let's join them and speard the love!

December 19, 2015

We think we'll all agree our JFriends Shabbat dinners, lunches, midweek events (the list goes on) are the best in London, so now it's time to hold our first (of many) PARTY! And we mean party like Jews have never partied before.

Our first JFriends extravaganza balaganza!

Join us for a party to celebrate all of what 2015 has achieved to get you in the mood for an even better brighter bigger 2016.

We want you to get the dance moves out, the party dresses on, and let your hair down (and before you ask, even Roy and Nir will have their hair down).

Book here for a JFun, JFunk, JFriends down and out party!!

December 18, 2015

A Shabbat dinner with many JFriends young professionals, food and drinks - a special and relaxed atmosphere with over 200 people.

This is a great opportunity to meet people and make new friends. 

Join us for our December JFriends Friday and bring your friends!

December 12, 2015

A JFriends Shabbat Chanuka lunch in a cosy hall - A gathering of young professionals, food, chat, friends and new friends.

Join us for a meal, donuts, snacks and games for a shabbat afternoon in a chilled and relaxed atmosphere.

Looking forward to seeing you!

November 19, 2015

An evening of young people, Sushi and JFriends fascinating talks.

Two JFriends members will be sharing with us their special field of research and work.

Details will follow.

Join us for an intellectual fascinating evening with all-you-can-eat Sushi experience.

19.11.15 8pm

November 22, 2015

Mitzvah Day project brings together over 37,000 people each year, to take part in collective, hands-on social action projects which make a real difference to local issues.

We, JFriends who wish to volunteer and make a difference, will go for cooking and gardening for a hospice in Belsize Park. It is not just an opportunity to bond with old and new JFriends, it's a way to make others happy!

After the session we will all go for dinner. 

If you wish to join us please send us a message by clicking here.

October 14, 2015

An evening of young people, pizza and JFriends fascinating talks.

Jonny Benjamin (born 1987) is a British mental health campaigner, author and vlogger. In January 2014 he launched a social media campaign called Find 'Mike' to search for the stranger who talked him out of taking his own life in 2008. The purpose of the campaign was to raise awareness of suicide and mental illness. It went viral and received global media attention. Within just two weeks Jonny found the stranger he was looking for, Neil Laybourn. The story of the campaign was made into a documentary film that was released in May 2014.

Eyal Kazin Ph.D

When astronomers discuss The Big Bang Theory, they are referring to our ever expanding Universe. Why should we take their claims seriously? The main reason is that many concepts of the theory have been predicted and confirmed by solid observations. I will briefly review the early history of modern cosmology, focusing on why great sceptic minds like Einstein were eventually convinced of this crazy idea.

September 30, 2015

If you are in Israel over Sukot, join us for a TLV balagan experience.

On the menu: Drinks on the beach, dinner and then some music and dancing :-) 

Details will follow. 

Check out the event page and our JFriends group

If you have friends visiting Israel, let them know. Would be great to see u all!

August 29, 2015

It's a retro Sunday with the one and only - the musician and entertainer Mr Paul Toshner. Drinks, a song menu and a bit of dancing, join us for a great time at the Danubius Hotel in St John's Wood.

Followed by JFriends lunch in Soyo

Free of charge - just get your friends and come :-))

August 22, 2015

So we are going for a real volleyball games this time :-)
Thank you Marc Ovits for the idea!

Following on from the fun we had at Camden a couple of weeks ago, we've booked some beach volleyball courts for a 'real' game followed by a picnic in the park. We'll organise the teams and try to get a mini tournament together to add to the fun. 

The game will be at Verulamium Park, St. Albans. If you haven't been there before, it's a gem of a park with stunning scenery and lots of activities. It's going to be a lot of fun !

We will be meeting at Hendon Park Cafe on Queens Road (close to Hendon Central Station) at 11am to drive together. If you have a car and can take people with you, that would be very helpful. Please let us know in advance so we can organise lifts for those people who want a lift. If you prefer to meet us there that's fine (please let us know) as well but make some plans in advance as parking is limited. 

To cover the cost of the courts, snacks and drinks we're charging £7. Join us and bring your friends 

See u all there!!

July 28, 2015

This week we are going to check out the late night at the Science museum (free of charge), followed by drinks/ late dinner :-)

The Science Museum’s Lates is a free night for adults that takes place on the last Wednesday of the month. Lates have a different theme each month, spanning issues as far apart as sex, alcohol and climate change.

This night includes live music and dancing from the period and interactive workshops. Plus all the regular highlights of live music, Punk Science comedy show and the best silent disco in town.

Calling all fancy dressers - come along in your onsie or 40s/50s clothing - fancy dress is optional

July 22, 2015

Before we kick off with our JFriends get together (stay tuned for next week's news) we thought of checking out the Camden Beach.
Join us for drinks if you are around.
Free of charge on our part! Drinks can be bought there.
Looking forward to seeing everybody :-)