by Zahin Ahmed | Dec 4, 2021 | In Constituency
It was wonderful to celebrate Hanukkah tonight in Ilford with our local Jewish community. I reflected on the hope of the Hanukkah story, and the symbol of hope that the oil represents. I would like to wish a Happy Hanukkah to all those celebrating in Ilford South and... 
by Zahin Ahmed | Dec 3, 2021 | In Constituency
It was an honour to take part in a Shabbat Service tonight at South West Essex Reform Synagogue. It was particularly special to visit during Chanukah. I shared my reflections with members of Ilford’s Jewish community about growing up here and my experiences of many... 
by Zahin Ahmed | Nov 21, 2021 | In Constituency
Mitzvah Day is an annual Jewish-led, interfaith event where people are encouraged to commit acts of kindness or take social or charitable action within their communities. I was honoured to spend Mitzvah Day 2021 with trainee Rabbi Lev Taylor of South West Essex and...