Jewish playgroup's south of the River?

[Ruth_Baldock]

So, when I lived in North London, I always thought that when I had children, they'd go to my synagogue's drop in sessions/playgroups. All good, excellent idea. The problem is, I live in Camberwell now and I seem to be the only Jew in the village. We're not part of a synagogue yet, I believe Catford and Streatham are the nearest ones but is there ANY Jewish activities or groups or...ANYTHING in the area? I can't immerse Baby Baldock in Jewish culture on my anecdotes alone :(

Ta!

[duchessofdulwich]

there is a synagogue in bromley....not sure if thats a bit out of the way though...?

[Ruth_Baldock]

It might be, I haven't passed my driving test yet and I have no idea how to get there :( Oh, woe is me, in Finchley you couldn't swing a cat without hitting a synagogue!

[womanofdulwich]

I think you will have to bite the bullet and pop into Streatham where there are at lest 2 synagogues. I am guessing you did not have a boy as I am sure you would have had to see a rabbi by now!! I think the one at the brixton end of Streatham had an open day last year so I am guessing they are very welcoming.

[apenn]

Perhaps we're the only 2 in the village? I still haven't sorted out a synagogue either. I suppose I can get to Streatham on the P4. Will have to bite the bullet and just do it one of these days. Of course, that means I have to go to synagogue too!

L'Shannah Tova! Happy New Year Ruth!

[Ruth_Baldock]

WoD, I did have a boy, but he isn't circumcised. I had various elderly male relatives harassing me about it shortly after Baby Baldock's birth. I just don't agree with it, but thats another story...

[Ruth_Baldock]

L'shannah tova to you, too A! I hope you and your family have a fruitful new year- we're celebrating with apple an honey here...well, Baby only has apple as I fear honey what with the whole botulism thing...

[apenn]

Am very excited that as mine is now over 1 year old he can have honey to celebrate this year! Sainbury's sometimes have Challah's.

[Ruth_Baldock]

My lovely Mum has sent me a Rosh Hashana survival pack, all the way from Carmelli's deli in Temple Fortune ;) I saw the challot last year, and was also pleased to find that I no longer have to search all over Southwark for a yartzheit candle- they were there in the Kosher aisle :D

[Sanne Panne]

There's a synagogue with a good Thursday morning playgroup in the Putney area, you could get there on the 37 but I guess it's almost as far as going north of the river. They also do a nursery from age 2.5. If it's not too far give me a shout and I can give you the details.

[Ruth_Baldock]

The 37 is much easier than the bus,tube,then another bus. Details would be great, please!

[Sanne Panne]

Will PM you the details, it's actually Wimbledon

[littlebelka]

There is synagogue at Crantock Rd, Catford. Try them.