Welcome to
OD YOSEF HAI &
THE LEVY KELATY
Synagogue
The gathering of London’s Sephardi brethren
About Us
Home for the Sephardi brethren from the East for over 35 years, Od Yosef Hai is proud of its members representing a whole spectrum of our Sephardi heritage. We welcome all – “Join us on your spiritual journey”.
We are committed to providing a diverse program of learning for the all those in the community and beyond. We hope to provide you with inspiration, helping you to engage in Torah learning on a regular basis, bringing the Torah alive to you, so that you can incorporate the beauty of the Torah into your every day life. Whether you are married, single, male or female, please feel free to contact us for more details of how you, your friends or members of your family can become more involved with the Od Yosef Hai warm and welcoming Community.
Community News
- OYH Maror Order Form 5784: As in previous years, for those who wish to purchase pre-checked Maror for the Seder, please fill in the following form. There is limited supply. First come first served. Click on the following link https://forms.gle/wkR3Az7sWpiG7niq5
- OYH Matsot Order Form 5784: We are now accepting orders for Matsot from our very own bakery. Please send in your orders asap. Note: we can only accept spelt orders up to 5th April. Click on the following link https://forms.gle/9N6MZyr7Q4HGc9qy9
- There will be a special Bank Holiday Shiur at OYH on Monday, 1st April with a Breakfast. Click on the following link for further details. https://odyosefhai.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bank-Holiday-Shiur-01-April-2024.jpg
- Mazal Tov to Ariella Daniel & Liam Schaechter on their Wedding that took place on Wednesday, 27th March. Mazal Tov to the Parents, Deborah & Charles Daniel and Gaby & Rene Schaechter. Mazal Tov to both families.
- Mazal Tov to Lisa Khadhouri & Jeremy Turiel on their Engagement. Mazal Tov to the Parents, Sabah & Selma Khadhouri and Raphael Turiel & Serena Vaturi-Turiel. Mazal Tov to the Grandparents, Rossella Vaturi & Isaac Hilaly.
- Mazal Tov to Hezzie Raymond & Tamara Sireling on their Engagement. Mazal Tov to the Parents, Moses & Barbara Raymond & Ruthanne Sireling.
- Mazal Tov to Lillimia Elia & Yoni Rosenfield on their Engagement. Mazal Tov to the Parents, Noga & Bassam Elia and Michal & Jake Rosenfield.
- We are proud to announce a new “GEMARA CHAVRUTA LEARNING PROGRAM” on Monday evenings starting on Monday, 4th March, in memory of Moshe Ezra Z”L. It is open for anyone, on any level and you will be set up with a tailored chavruta suitable for you. Click on the following link for further details. https://odyosefhai.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Gemara-Chavruta-Programme.jpg
- There is a new Shabbat morning learning programme every Shabbat in the merit of our fallen Israeli soldiers before Shacharit from 8.00 to 8.30 am. You can bring a Chavruta! Hot drinks will be served. For more information, or to be be paired with a Chavruta, please contact David Japheth on 07958 956737.
- A new app has been released which has all the up-to-date weekday prayer times for synagogues in Hendon. OYH is a proud part of this project which means that all you have to do is download the app or visit the website – Minyan Maven – and you can check the prayer times for that week with ease. https://onelink.to/j4t2kp
- OYH are really pleased to announce that the shul has started a new project entitled “the OYH Chesed Team” and this is being led by Darren Ezekiel and Briana Simon. Basically, the shul is looking for volunteers who can help with various Chesed OYH Community projects such as visiting sick and lonely people, helping the elderly with transport and shopping, organising food rotas for new mothers and welcoming new families in the community. If you would like to volunteer to help or if you know anyone in our community who you think may need help, please contact Darren or Briana.
- The *OYH Children’s Service* takes place every Shabbat every week at 9:45am. It is proving to be very successful. Every week, there are 20-30 children attending the Children’s Service. We encourage you to send your children *ages 4-11*, and we hope this will also provide an opportunity for more women to come back to shul! The service is well structured and run by Ariella Moses, Talya Ivgi and Shira Raymond. For sponsorship opportunities please contact Darren Ezekiel on 07974 870661.
- If any congregant would like a special occasion such as a special Birthday, Birth, Engagement, Wedding, Barmitzvah, Batmitzvah etc to be announced on Shabbat during the Musaf Service, please send details of the special occasion to David Albert, preferably by the Thursday prior to Shabbat, either by text on 07988 792716 or by e-mail to david@thealberts.co.uk