Faith Festivals… Shavoth eve 21 May – 23 May 2026
Shavoth
by Angela Banner, Jewish representative of Redbridge Faith Forum
This is the festival of Shavoth
This is a harvest festival. It is customary to forego meat and during this time. Instead milk related dishes are served.
Angela has been a Jewish representative on our Board of Trustees since 2014 and is a long term resident of Redbridge. Angela is very involved in community life including Redbridge Pensioners Forum and Ilford Historical Society. Angela is particularly interested in in furthering the rights of older people to ensure they enjoy later life.