Rabbi David Hulbert  from the Bet Tikvah Synagogue in Barkingside paid us a special visit today, February 21, and came in to speak to two groups of Year 11 boys who are preparing for their RE GCSE exams this summer.

He spoke to the students in Cardinal Manning Hall and was happy to answer their questions about Judaism and his faith in a bid to bring to life, so to speak, what they had learned in class. 

He spoke about the history of the Jewish community in the East End and what it means to be a Jew today. He also focused on Jewish festivals and life after death. All topics they students have been studying.

“When they are sitting their exam and a question on Judaism comes up, I hope the boys remember this session and it helps them with their understanding” explained Director of Religious studies and Assistant Headteacher, Andy Lewis, who arranged the visit. He added: “The sessions were really helpful and they were able to ask the Rabbi anything. He said he was impressed with  the students and said he was very pleased to help us out.” 

Rabbi Hulbert is the longest serving congregational Rabbi within Liberal Judaism with 27 years in the pulpit.