Chair's message

We are both a congregation and a community and I want to tell you a little about both.

The CTJC is an independent congregation which chooses to closely align with the guidance of the Chief Rabbi’s office. Rabbi Dr Reuven Leigh is our rabbi and guides the community’s spiritual direction.  

Our services are often led by members, and as an open-hearted community, we welcome collaborative participation and encourage people to get involved.

A diverse community of people from across the spectrum of Jewish involvement gather to form the CTJC. Our membership is influenced by the presence of the University of Cambridge which draws academics to the city. As academic life is often transient, there is an ebb and flow to the rhythm of CTJC as families come and go. Yet Cambridge is also a city of permanent residents who anchor the community. This combination allows the CTJC to be both stable and fluid.

Visitors often reflect that our unique community is inclusive, upbeat, thoughtful, warm, and relaxed.

Outside of services there are many ways to get involved. Children are encouraged to attend classes at the Cambridge Hebrew School, and teens are invited to join our CTeen social group. Families are warmly welcomed at our family holiday events, socials and learning opportunities.

If you are planning on moving here or if you are visiting, please be in touch. We look forward to greeting you in person when you arrive.

 Rochel Leigh, Chair