Knitting and nattering filled one synagogue in Chigwell where women made squares for blankets to be shipped overseas.
The third annual Big Bagel Brunch for World Jewish Relief was held in the Chigwell and Hainault Synagogue, Limes Farm.
More than £1,500 was donated to help the charity’s Founding Futures programme which helps educate women.
Paul Stein, from World Jewish Relief, said: “The programme uses vocational training to empower women to make a real difference to their lives and gain a brighter future.”
Tens of boxes of clothes were donated and sorted as well as some delicious bagels eaten.
Sonara Ziles, who lent her knitting needles to the cause, said: “Together we have already knitted over 200 blankets, and the response from the community has been absolutely brilliant.”
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