Today is September 11 – 9/11

20 years ago, today, we woke up thinking it would be just another day, but 20 years ago, today, the world changed. 20 years ago, today, the world changed for…

On Pesach …

I had the pleasure to be David Yehuda’s guest for the Progressively Jewish Podcast last week, where we had a conversation about Pesach, Slavery and my first months in London.

Wimbledon Synagogue appoint a new Rabbi

The Wimbledon Synagogue, which is the largest in South London, is delighted to announce Rabbi Adrian Michael Schell as their newly appointed Rabbi to lead and guide their congregation.   Rabbi…

A farewell to my Bet David community

Neilah Sermon – Farewell Address by Rabbi Adrian M Schell – Yom Kippur 5781/ 2020 My dear friends, chaverot and chaverim, The doors are closing. Figuratively as we end Yom…

The last Shabbat of 5780

Chaverim Shalom, This Shabbat is a time of endings and new beginnings: It is the last Shabbat of 5780, opening the gateway to Rosh HaShanah We are bidding farewell to…

Get busy!

Friends, A priest frantically phones the rabbi down the street and whispers into the phone: “Rabbi, I think Jesus just walked into my church. What should I do?” And the…

A new chapter

With gratitude and happiness, I am excited to announce my appointment by The Wimbledon Shul, to become their new rabbi, moving to London, UK after the High Holy Days this…