About Us
The University of Bristol is becoming well known for its uniquely diverse, welcoming and dedicated community of Jewish students. Our J-SOC is one of the fastest growing Jewish societies in the country with over 100 members having quadrupled in size over the last 5 years and is now regarded as the 5th largest JSOC in the UK.
The Bristol J-Soc is run by and for students for Bristol University and The University of Western England (UWE). The J-Soc committee works hard to ensure the atmosphere is always warm, inviting and lively. Together, we have created a close knit group of students from all different Jewish backgrounds. The Bristol Jewish society really is a family away from home! Throughout the year our J-Soc run events almost every day of the week so you will be sure to find something that suits you. We provide students with a mix of popular social events, interesting and interactive educational sessions and delicious Friday night meals, every Friday night!
To view this terms upcoming events click here.
The Chaplain
The Bristol JSOC is privilged enough to have an orthdox chaplain in the community.
CHAPLAINS - RABBI MOSHE and his wife MELISSA BARON
Born in Montreal, Canada, Rabbi Baron obtained a degree in Biology at Yeshiva University in New York before returning to Montreal to study for his semicha from Yeshivat Noam HaTorah; he is also a certified mohel and has been studying at Yeshivat Torah Ohr since 2007. Rabbi Baron is an avid skier and enjoys swimming.
Also from Montreal, Melissa attended Neve Yerushalayim in Israel and Beth Jacob, Montreal, where she obtained degrees in Theology and Religion, and Education. Melissa has been involved in volunteer work at the Hope Hospital in Jerusalem, and loves languages (she is fluent in French, Spanish, Hebrew, and English) and enjoys creative cooking.
If you wish to contact Moshe vist his webpage by clicking here.
The Committee
Charlie Robinson- Chairman
Jony Levin- Vice-Chairman
Nat Roden - Treasurer
Sam Raphael Stanley - Education and Social Action
Mia Zur-Szpiro - Secretary
Rosie-Coco Bambaji - Social Sec
Nathan Yebgui - UWE Chair
Alex (Pally) Margolin - Non-Portfolio
Hayley Brand - Non-Portfolio
Elly Ruben - Non-Portfolio
Sam Cash - Non-Portfolio
Genevieve Schwartz - Shabbat Officer
Nicole Belsman - Shabbat Officer
Funding
Many of the events run by the J-SOC including the Friday night meals are funded partly by UJS (Union of Jewish Students) so that we can put on bigger and better events for all our members!
The Union of Jewish Student's (UJS) mission is: 'To create meaningful Jewish campus experiences and inspire Jewish students to make an enduring commitment to their Jewish identity, Israel and the community.' UJS serves as the sole communal body representing all Jewish students to the Jewish and wider community. As a Union directed by its members, UJS' priority is to meet the needs and demands of our members both individually and through Jewish Societies (J-Soc). Our primary focus is over fifty J-Socs throughout the UK. UJS offers each J-Soc the expertise, guidance and resources to enrich Jewish student life on campus.
Sponsors
The University of Bristol is becoming well known for its uniquely diverse, welcoming and dedicated community of Jewish students. Our J-SOC is one of the fastest growing Jewish societies in the country with over 100 members having quadrupled in size over the last 5 years and is now regarded as the 5th largest JSOC in the UK.
The Bristol J-Soc is run by and for students for Bristol University and The University of Western England (UWE). The J-Soc committee works hard to ensure the atmosphere is always warm, inviting and lively. Together, we have created a close knit group of students from all different Jewish backgrounds. The Bristol Jewish society really is a family away from home! Throughout the year our J-Soc run events almost every day of the week so you will be sure to find something that suits you. We provide students with a mix of popular social events, interesting and interactive educational sessions and delicious Friday night meals, every Friday night!
To view this terms upcoming events click here.
The Chaplain
The Bristol JSOC is privilged enough to have an orthdox chaplain in the community.
CHAPLAINS - RABBI MOSHE and his wife MELISSA BARON
Born in Montreal, Canada, Rabbi Baron obtained a degree in Biology at Yeshiva University in New York before returning to Montreal to study for his semicha from Yeshivat Noam HaTorah; he is also a certified mohel and has been studying at Yeshivat Torah Ohr since 2007. Rabbi Baron is an avid skier and enjoys swimming.
Also from Montreal, Melissa attended Neve Yerushalayim in Israel and Beth Jacob, Montreal, where she obtained degrees in Theology and Religion, and Education. Melissa has been involved in volunteer work at the Hope Hospital in Jerusalem, and loves languages (she is fluent in French, Spanish, Hebrew, and English) and enjoys creative cooking.
If you wish to contact Moshe vist his webpage by clicking here.
The Committee
Charlie Robinson- Chairman
Jony Levin- Vice-Chairman
Nat Roden - Treasurer
Sam Raphael Stanley - Education and Social Action
Mia Zur-Szpiro - Secretary
Rosie-Coco Bambaji - Social Sec
Nathan Yebgui - UWE Chair
Alex (Pally) Margolin - Non-Portfolio
Hayley Brand - Non-Portfolio
Elly Ruben - Non-Portfolio
Sam Cash - Non-Portfolio
Genevieve Schwartz - Shabbat Officer
Nicole Belsman - Shabbat Officer
Funding
Many of the events run by the J-SOC including the Friday night meals are funded partly by UJS (Union of Jewish Students) so that we can put on bigger and better events for all our members!The Union of Jewish Student's (UJS) mission is: 'To create meaningful Jewish campus experiences and inspire Jewish students to make an enduring commitment to their Jewish identity, Israel and the community.' UJS serves as the sole communal body representing all Jewish students to the Jewish and wider community. As a Union directed by its members, UJS' priority is to meet the needs and demands of our members both individually and through Jewish Societies (J-Soc). Our primary focus is over fifty J-Socs throughout the UK. UJS offers each J-Soc the expertise, guidance and resources to enrich Jewish student life on campus.
Sponsors
- Falafel King - click here.
