At the heart of everything we do, lie our Jewish values
Rooted in Jewish values, expressed through every service.
Our ethos
A meaningful Jewish life for everyone we support
At Kisharon Langdon, Jewish life is at the heart of everything we do. It is embedded across all our services, shaping the support we provide and the communities we create.
We support every person to live a Jewish life that is meaningful to them.
Our Approach
A Person-Centred Approach to Jewish Life
We recognise that every person connects with and observes Judaism in their own unique way, and we tailor our support to reflect this. Our role is to enable each person to practise, explore and express their Jewish identity in the way they choose.
However people choose to observe, we strive to ensure they feel part of Jewish culture, community and heritage.
Celebrating Together
Celebrating Jewish Life Throughout the Year
Throughout the year, we create opportunities for people to come together, celebrate and immerse themselves in Jewish life and traditions.
Succot celebrations
Joyful celebrations in the sukkah, bringing people together.
Chanukah & Purim parties
Festive parties full of light, colour, costumes and community spirit.
Pesach Seder
Model Seders that bring the story of Pesach to life for everyone we support.
Lag B’Omer BBQs
Outdoor BBQs marking this special day in the Jewish calendar with warmth and togetherness.
Communal Shabbat meals
Shared Shabbat meals that create a sense of joy and community.
Havdalah gatherings
Havdalah gatherings that mark the close of Shabbat with candlelight, spice and song.
Supporting Religious Practice
We provide practical support to make religious practice possible in everyday life.
Supporting individuals to maintain a Kosher home at all times, including Pesach
Enabling people to observe Shabbat and festivals in a way that is meaningful and suitable for them
Our staff are guided to ensure that religious practice is upheld in a way that respects each person’s choices and level of observance.
A Dedicated Jewish Living Team
Our specialist Jewish Living team delivers approximately 90 hours of Jewish Life support each week. Through this, we:
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of Jewish Life support delivered every week
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supported across supported living and community outreach
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engaged and guided, embedding Jewish life into everyday support
Empowering Our Teams
We ensure our staff have the confidence and knowledge to support Jewish life across all services. We do this by:
- Providing Jewish training throughout the year
- Supporting teams to uphold and implement Jewish practice
- Offering easy-read resources to make Jewish learning and participation accessible to everyone
