A new guidebook to Jewish London, co-authored by Rachel Kolsky and Roslyn Rawson, will be published shortly and in the bookshops from 1st March. Sukkat Shalom is featured in the Jewish London Further Afield section, complete with full colour photos and details of our wonderful shul.
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During February & April 2008 the synagogue was asked to host several visits from adults enrolled at Havering & Barnet Colleges. The purpose of the visits was to be given a talk by Frank Godson on the history of the site on which the synagogue stands, the history of the synagogue and a rounded view of Judaism in general.
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Over 4 days 180 people attended the sessions. Frank Godson was assisted by Julian Romain who led the party on behalf of the college.
A day when many Jewish buildings are open to the public
Whenever Ray and I go on holiday we always look for Jewish connections where we happen to be. A few weeks ago ago we went to Menton in the South Of France