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 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]

It was known as South West Essex Reform Synagogue (SWERS) until 1998, when it merged with the St George's Settlement Synagogue in Stepney.[5]

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

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