Judith – Chair, Welfare, Care & Community Support

My name is Judith, happily married to Geoff for over 50 years, we have two children, Ian and Karen and 6 grandchildren. Geoff and I were founder members of Bet Tikvah in Barkingside, transferring to become founder members of Brentwood Reform when they formed in October 2009. 

I would say that by nature I am a caring individual, so shortly after joining the council I suggested that it was perhaps time to have care in the community as a designated role as opposed to people ‘mucking in’ as and when the need arose. Although a small community, we not only offer support within the Shul itself, but to the wider community as and when required. Louis has been for many years been the Jewish Chaplin for Basildon Hospital. Until our inception, they really had no one to call on for Jews who, possibly at the end of their lives, with no affiliation, required a visit. 

At the AGM in July 2022, I had the honour of being nominated and voted in as Chair of the community, a role I took over from my husband Geoff. I will do my best to further the warm reception received by all who come to Brentwood and serve the community as its chair.

I also enjoy the welfare role I undertake at Tikvah Chadasha and feel it is an important part of Community life. Not always a sad role, I will always be available to make telephone calls or send cards for births, marriages, and of course death or sickness.