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]

See also

• List of Jewish communities in the United Kingdom
• List of former synagogues in the United Kingdom
• Movement for Reform Judaism

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. "South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue". JCR-UK. 26 December 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2019.

External links

• Official website
• South West Essex and Settlement Reform Synagogue on Jewish Communities and Records – UK (hosted by JewishGen)
• Settlement Synagogue on Jewish Communities and Records – UK (hosted by JewishGen)