About Us
We are friendly Reform community based in Wanstead E11, East London.
Our synagogue is housed in the beautifully restored Grade II listed building that was once part of the old Wanstead Hospital complex and prior to that the Merchant Seaman’s Orphan's Asylum.
With a growing community of 380 FullMmembers and 15 Associate Members plus around 127 children, Sukkat Shalom offers its members:
- Regular Shabbat services – Some designed with the family and young children in mind.
- 2 Friday night services a month with one of those services followed by a Chavurah meal.
- A Friday night service once a month followed by an Oneg or a lively Discussion.
- Cheder (Religion School) classes for our children on a Sunday morning.
- Adult Education. Some sessions are held in conjunction with our neighbour synagogues.
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah tuition.
- Torah Lunches, Breakfasts & Onegin.
- Various Social events. i.e Quizes, Cabaret Nights, Musical Concerts.
- Bridge play on a Thursday night and on Wednesday night at Woodford Progressive
- A friendly family orientated atmosphere
- Full inclusion for women
- and as our Hebrew name translated says a Shelter of Peace
You can read more about the history of the synagogue here. Or perhaps you'd like to know about our beautiful building. There's even a video you can watch.