And leading the way are Rabbi Pinchas Winston and Rabbi Shalom Hammer from Israel.

Themes range from how an understanding of the Jewish concept of redemption explains tumultuous world events to insights into the meaning of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

But prior to the Israeli input Rabbi Daniel Levy will be presenting a session on what tzedakah is really about at Etz Chaim Synagogue on Monday (8pm).

There will also be a parallel session for teenagers on how the power of the individual can affect the whole world by Rabbi Michoel Danow.

Rabbi Winston makes his bow at a communal seudat shlishit at Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Synagogue on Saturday, September 14 (6pm).

The author of more than 20 books and popular weekly internet parsha sheet 'Perceptions' then presents his keynote address the following day (8pm) at BHH Synagogue.

Titled 'A Mercifully Safe Future for the World: What's Required to Achieve it and When Could it Be?' the topic is the subject of his groundbreaking book, website and growing movement that deals with how current events such as the credit crunch, global warming and rise of antisemitism fit into a bigger picture of world history.

Rabbi Winston explains the subject matter by Jewish teachings about redemption.

The esteemed rabbi then presents thought-provoking reflections on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at Etz Chaim Synagogue on Monday, September 15 (8pm).

And Rabbi Jason Kleiman runs a parallel session for teens on how to get the most out of hours in shul on the high holy days.

Rabbi Shalom Kupperman is the concluding local presenter at Etz Chaim Synagogue on Monday, September 22 (8pm).

Over Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Rabbi Hammer is scholar-in-residence at BHH Synagogue.

The acclaimed author, educator and orator will also be delivering an address on 'Judaism and the Internet Generation' at the BHH annual Shabbat Shuvah Friday night dinner on October 3 (prayers commence 6.15pm).

The following day, Rabbi Hammer gives a keynote address at BHH Shabbat Shuvah Seudat Shlishit on 'Repentance and Responsibility towards the Jewish Community' (6pm).

The community centre will also be playing host to a number of sessions.

Rabbi Hammer delivers a presentation on the future of the State of Israel on Sunday, October 5 (10.30am).

And Rabbi Aaron Kampf of Aish, Manchester, overviews an understanding of high holy day prayers on Tuesday, September 16 and 23 and October 7 (8pm).

Refreshments will be served at all session.

* Details: Shabbat Shuvah dinner: BHH office 0113 2692181. Other events: Rabbi Jason Kleiman 07989 351509.