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Rabbi Yehudah Black has been at Kenton Shul since August 2004. He works together with his wife Yehudit and six children. Previously he was Rabbi at United Hebrew Congregation of Newcastle upon Tyne(1995-2004), and the minister at Staines Synagogue (1990-1995).
Educated at Ilford County High Grammar School, he went to Yeshivot in London, Israel and Montreal where he received Semichah from Rabbi P. Hirschprung, Chief Rabbi of Montreal.
Rabbi Black recently produced two books under the auspices of Kenton Synagogue; 'Apple Dipped in Honey' which is a commentary on the Prayers for the Yomim Noraim, and 'Challah dipped in Salt', a guide and companion to the Shabbat Service. They were produced by members of Kenton Synagogue.
Latest Articles
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Key workers' kiddush
The Kenton United Synagogue Community have been extremely active since the lockdown commenced. Their new project is Key Workers Kiddush. Members...
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What is a Ketuba?
Rabbi Yehuda Black of Kenton United Synagogue discusses the Ketuba (marriage document) and the role it plays in the marriage.
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Why is the Shema so Important?
Rabbi Yehudah Black of Kenton United Synagogue explains why the Shema is a very important prayer in Judaism.
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What is the Significance of the Magen David (Star of David) to Judaism?
Rabbi Yehudah Black of Kenton United Synagogue explains when the Magen David symbol first appeared in Jewish history and describes how it is...
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A Look into the Machzor: Vidduy?
A rather strange Yom Kippur phenomenon is that whenever vidduy (confession) is recited out loud in the...
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A Closer Look at the Machzor: The Story of the Ten Martyrs (Eleh Ezkerah)
Read MoreThe story of the Ten Martyrs is one of the most inspiring parts of the Yom Kippur prayers.
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