South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue
South West Essex Settlement and Reform Synagogue | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Reform Judaism |
Leadership | Jordan Helfman (Rabbi) |
Status | Active |
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Location | Newbury Park in Ilford, England |
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South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue (SWESRS), on Oaks Lane, Newbury Park in Ilford, is a synagogue in the London Borough of Redbridge, England.
History[]
The community was founded in 1956.[1] It is a member of the Movement for Reform Judaism and its immediate past Rabbi was Lisa Barrett[2] who vacated the position in May 2021.[3] Prior to Rabbi Lisa Barrett South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue employed eminent Rabbi, Nancy Morris.[4]
A new Rabbi, Jordan Helfman formerly of Holy Blossom Temple[5] has been appointed and took up the post on 1 January 2022 supported by Student Rabbi Lev Taylor who will be undertaking a full student placement.[6]
It was known as South West Essex Reform Synagogue (SWERS) until 1998, when it merged with the St George's Settlement Synagogue in Stepney.[7]
See also[]
- List of Jewish communities in the United Kingdom
- List of former synagogues in the United Kingdom
- Movement for Reform Judaism
References[]
- ^ "SWESRS celebrates 60 glorious years". News. Movement for Reform Judaism. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
- ^ Rocker, Simon (3 August 2018). "Cash-strapped Essex shul finds funds to save rabbi's full-time role". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- ^ "Rabbi Lisa's Farewell Service". 22 May 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ "South West Essex and Settlement Reform appoints Rabbi Nancy Morris". 5 July 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ "Holy Blossom Temple". 28 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ "A New Rabbi for SWESRS" (PDF). 24 June 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ "South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue". JCR-UK. 26 December 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
External links[]
- 1956 establishments in England
- 20th-century synagogues
- Ilford
- Reform synagogues in the United Kingdom
- Religion in the London Borough of Redbridge
- Jewish organizations established in 1956
- Stepney
- Synagogues in London