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Diamonds are Wimbledon Synagogue’s best friend!
By Mel Angel The Wimbledon Synagogue was full to the rafters with snazzily clad members and honoured guests to celebrate another great milestone… its 75th anniversary. From the headline of this piece, you may think I’m 15 years late writing about the synagogue’s 60th celebrations – but 75 years is also a diamond event (more on that later). Our sanctuary and community space looked perfect for an evening of celebration. In the Corinne Burton Hall, guests were greeted with a Prosecco or a non-alcoholic alternative, along with many hugs, kisses, and exclamations of “wow, you scrub up well”. Only the prospect of food could disperse the crowd to their allocated…
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Tisha be Av 2024
We will mark Tisha be Av with a service and reflections in the Synagogue on the evening of the 12th of August at 7.00pm. Please join Rabbi Adrian for this important date in the Jewish calendar year.RSVP office@wimshul.org
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Yom HaShoah event at the Wimbledon Synagogue
Wimbledon, 6.5.2024 – The Wimbledon Synagogue solemnly marked Yom HaShoah with a memorial service that drew a significant number of attendees from the community and beyond. The service was dedicated to remembering the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and honouring the survivors and their legacies. Guest speaker, Mr. David Wirth, delivered a poignant narrative of resilience and hope as he recounted the harrowing stories of his parents’ survival during one of history’s darkest times. His testimony served as a powerful reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust and the importance of keeping these memories alive for future generations. The service was graced by the presence of notable public…
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Wimbledon Synagogue Hosts Inclusive Passover Seder, Promoting Unity and Education
Wimbledon – 26/04/2024 – The Wimbledon Synagogue fostered a spirit of community and understanding by hosting an open Passover Seder for 100 guests from diverse faiths and backgrounds across Southwest London. Led by Rabbi Adrian Schell, the Seder offered a platform for education and shared experience. Rabbi Schell’s explanations illuminated the significance of passing down knowledge to future generations, emphasising the importance of unity and the pursuit of a world free from discrimination. The evening underscored the shared goal of recognising human dignity and creating understanding between communities. It provided a space for hope and solidarity, with a particular focus on peace for Ukraine and the Middle East. A Diverse…
