South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue

South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue (SWESRS), on Oaks Lane, Newbury Park in Ilford, London is a synagogue in the London Borough of Redbridge. The community was founded in 1956.[1] It is a member of the Movement for Reform Judaism and its rabbi is Lisa Barrett.[2]

It was known as South West Essex Reform Synagogue (SWERS) until 1998, when it merged with the St George's Settlement Synagogue in Stepney.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "SWESRS celebrates 60 glorious years". News. Movement for Reform Judaism. 18 January 2016. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "Ritual and Religion: An Overview". South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue. Retrieved 18 January 2016.

Coordinates: 51°26′21″N 0°13′25″W / 51.43917°N 0.22361°W / 51.43917; -0.22361

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