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South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue
South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue — a synagogue in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue is a synagogue located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
The South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue is located in London. This synagogue serves the local Jewish community and is notable for its Reform tradition. It plays an important role in religious and cultural life in the area.
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Background
History
The forebears of the congregation date from when the Oxford & St George's Settlement Synagogue was established in Stepney. Founded in 1956 as S.W. Essex Synagogue, the congregation changed its name in to the South-West Essex Reform Synagogue (also known as SWERS), and later spelled as South West Essex Reform Synagogue. In 1961 - on the festival of Sukkot - the synagogue formed a mixed SATB choir to add music throughout services. The choir still survives to this day and frequently uses music either written or arranged 'in-house' by various former choristers, choirmasters and accompanists. In 1997, the congregation merged with the Settlement Synagogue to form the South West Essex and…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5769, 0.0947
- District
- Redbridge
- Parish
- Redbridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- IG2 7RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ilford North
- Phone
- +44 20 8599 0936
- Established
- 1956
- Official site
- swesrs.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q22313047 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue?
- South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue is in London, United Kingdom (postcode IG2 7RS), in the parish of Redbridge, unparished area.
- When was South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue built?
- Built or established in 1956.
- Is South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue free to visit?
- Yes, South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue is free to enter.
- How do I get to South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IG2 7RS. It sits within the Ilford North parliamentary constituency.