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Thoughts on Community…Yom Kippur 2024

Oct 16, 2024

On Yom Kippur, longstanding NEMS member, Janet Kogan, shared these meaningful words with the congregation. Here is her message for those who couldn't be there: Leigh and I have been members of NEMS for about 26 years and in that time we have come to regard the...

Rosh Hashanah Poster Presented to NEMS

Oct 2, 2024

Thank you to Angela, mother of one of our members for this beautiful hand-made Rosh Hashanah poster.

Eulogies for Renee Bravo

Aug 22, 2024

NEMS Life President and founder member Renee Bravo will be missed by all who knew her and we wanted to take this opportunity to share the Eulogies from her family with the community. From Gidi Morris From Tzvia Sharon From Ellie Morris...

Jacob Forman on Sky News

Feb 22, 2024

The video below is an interview with Jacob Forman, Director of the Epping Forest Foodbank on Sky News. Jacob is the son of NEMS members Shimon and Cathy, and the Foodbank has been supported by generous donations and volunteering from NEMS members as part of last...

Carter Family interviewed for Essex Jewish News

Dec 14, 2023

We are excited that NEMS member, Juliette Carter, was interviewed for a full page feature about NEMS in the Chanukah edition of the Essex Jewish News which is out this week. You can read it online here or pick up a copy at a range of locations in the area. Thank you...

Southend Members Provide Kiddush for Shebson Lodge

Jun 30, 2022

We are delighted to bring you news that NEMS members Michael and Maureen Berger and Ros Berzon are providing a model Kiddush for the tenants of Shebson Lodge, Westcliff on a fortnightly basis (with the support of the Senior Warden Manager). Residents are encouraged to...

NEMS members light candles for Yellow Candle 2022

Apr 29, 2022

Once again the NEMS community were proud to participate in the Yellow Candle project on Yom Hashoah. Remembering and honouring the memory of many victims of the Holocaust. A selection of photos can be seen on the NEMS website Gallery page and a video of members...

NEMS Quiz Night a Huge Success

Mar 1, 2022

We were delighted to be able to hold our first indoor social event since lockdown on Sunday night. The quiz night was a huge success, raising a substantial amount of money for our community and a fun time was had by all. Thanks goes to everyone who attended, the Exec....

Afternoon Tea on the Terrace

Jul 15, 2021

Last Sunday was the NEMS afternoon tea party, held in the grounds of SWESRS. The event was sold out and a great time was had by all. NEMS member Juliette Carter sent the following message which sums up how we all felt about being able to be together again after such a...

Southend Art Project

Jul 15, 2021

NEMS member & Jewish Care volunteer Ros Berzon (pictured below) organised an arts & crafts club for tenants at Shebson Lodge in Southend during lockdown with the support of Senior Warden, Laura. The photos show the exhibition of all of their...