Mill Hill Synagogue: A History (Part 3)
3. GROWTH AT SYLVAN AVENUE
By 1952 the membership had risen to 75 families. Hebrew classes were held, as well as a Youth Club, which was started by two sons of members.
In addition to the Ladies Guild and Function Committee, Education and Membership Committees had been formed and all were thriving, as was the Community. A Marquee was hired for the High Holyday services, held in the grounds of the premises.
Rev Jakob was succeeded in 1953, by Rev I Abrams as part-time Minister.
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On 26th June 1955, the Synagogue was formally consecrated by Dayan Lew. Assisted by the Minister of the Synagogue Rev I. Abrams and Chazan Reverend Taub, together with the Jewish Male Voice Choir.
The Synagogue was formally opened by Mr I. Burke, the Founder of the congregation and former Warden-President, who was presented with the Key with which he opened the Synagogue and with an engraved Silver Cigarette box by Mr I Brill, a then current Warden, in appreciation of his services to the Community.
A reception for many visiting dignatories and members was held in a marquee in the grounds and the event was summed up by one of the Founders, who was quoted as saying “They came from far and wide. It was our day and what a day it was. We held our heads up high, we had achieved our aim. We were entitled to be proud and we were”
Even at this stage, the Board of Management were discussing building a purpose built Synagogue/Hall in the garden space, with its entrance in Brockenhurst Gardens.
By 1952 the membership had risen to 75 families. Hebrew classes were held, as well as a Youth Club, which was started by two sons of members.
In addition to the Ladies Guild and Function Committee, Education and Membership Committees had been formed and all were thriving, as was the Community. A Marquee was hired for the High Holyday services, held in the grounds of the premises.
Rev Jakob was succeeded in 1953, by Rev I Abrams as part-time Minister.
On 26th June 1955, the Synagogue was formally consecrated by Dayan Lew. Assisted by the Minister of the Synagogue Rev I. Abrams and Chazan Reverend Taub, together with the Jewish Male Voice Choir.
The Synagogue was formally opened by Mr I. Burke, the Founder of the congregation and former Warden-President, who was presented with the Key with which he opened the Synagogue and with an engraved Silver Cigarette box by Mr I Brill, a then current Warden, in appreciation of his services to the Community.
A reception for many visiting dignatories and members was held in a marquee in the grounds and the event was summed up by one of the Founders, who was quoted as saying “They came from far and wide. It was our day and what a day it was. We held our heads up high, we had achieved our aim. We were entitled to be proud and we were”
Even at this stage, the Board of Management were discussing building a purpose built Synagogue/Hall in the garden space, with its entrance in Brockenhurst Gardens.
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