South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue

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.

South West Essex Settlement and Reform Synagogue
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Religion
AffiliationReform Judaism
LeadershipJordan Helfman (Rabbi)
StatusActive
Location
LocationNewbury Park in Ilford, England
Website
swesrs.org.uk

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

References
  1. "SWESRS celebrates 60 glorious years". News. Movement for Reform Judaism. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  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. "Rabbi Lisa's Farewell Service". 22 May 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  4. "South West Essex and Settlement Reform appoints Rabbi Nancy Morris". 5 July 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  5. "Holy Blossom Temple". 28 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  6. "A New Rabbi for SWESRS" (PDF). 24 June 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  7. "South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue". JCR-UK. 26 December 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2019.

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