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Historic churches · London

South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue

In or near Lambourne.

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South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue — a synagogue in england-london, United Kingdom.

Brook Road, Newbury Park - geograph.org.uk - 2382257

Stacey Harris — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Newbury Park · 0.4 km
  • 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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Official information

South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue is a vibrant Reform Jewish community located in Newbury Park, Essex. It offers spiritually uplifting services, educational opportunities, and encourages active participation in community life for members of all backgrounds.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

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…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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
Nearest railway station
Newbury Park0.4 km
Official site
swesrs.org.uk

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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.
What is South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue?
South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue — a synagogue in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue?
The nearest railway station is Newbury Park, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IG2 7RS.
When was South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue built?
Built or established in 1956.
Is South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue a protected site?
Yes — South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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?
The nearest railway station is Newbury Park, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IG2 7RS.