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Some References to
the Epsom Synagogue
Appearing in the Jewish Chronicle
Compiled by Harold Pollins
Jewish Chronicle, 30 May 1941, page 25
“It will interest readers living in
Epsom, Ewell, or district that regular services have been established at Epsom.
The first was held on Saturday last at a private house and was attended by 15
people. Future services will be held at Church House, Church Street, Epsom, on
Saturday mornings at 9.30. On Shavuot services will be held on Saturday evening
at 9, on Sunday morning at 9.15, and evening at 9, and on Monday morning at
9.15. - H.L. LEHMANN, “Cranmere”, Woodcote Rd., Epsom, Surrey.”
Jewish Chronicle, 22 August 1941, page 4
“EPSOM AND DISTRICT SYNAGOGUE
Church House, Church-street (by courtesy of the Parish Church Authority), Epsom,
Surrey.
Hon. Officers will be in attendance for the letting of seats Sundays 10 a.m.tp
12 noon, at the above address, and Wednesdays, 6.30 to 9 p.m., at “Cranmere”.
Woodcote-road, Epsom. ‘Phone: Epsom 1150.”
Jewish Chronicle, 27 July 1945, page 4
“EPSOM AND DISTRICT SYNAGOGUE
High Festival Services of Epsom and District Synagogue. All Communications to
Rabbi Dr. Holzer, 26 Worple Road, Epsom, Surrey. (Epsom 1383.)”
Jewish Chronicle, 13 September 1946, page 14
“EPSOM AND DISTRICT SYNAGOGUE
Holy-day Services will be held at the Lecture Hall, Upper High Street, Epsom.
All communications to 26 Worple Road, Epsom. (Epsom 1381.)”
Jewish Chronicle, 2 February 1951, page 22
More than 60 people attended the first
meeting of the Epsom and District Synagogue Ladies’ Guild held recently.”
Jewish Chronicle, 29 October 1954, page 21
“EPSOM SYNAGOGUE CONSECRATED
Former Baptist Chapel
The Epsom and District Synagogue was recently consecrated by Dayan Dr. M. Lew.
The synagogue, at Prospect Place, was formerly a Baptist chapel and renovations
were undertaken by members of the community in a voluntary capacity.
The consecration was attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Epsom and Ewell, and
the Vicar of Epsom. Dayan Dr. Lew referred to the hospitality of the Gentile
clergy who had helped the Epsom community to find accommodation for their
services in the past.
Regular services on Sabbaths and Holy-days have been held at Epsom since May,
1941, and religious instruction has been given to the children.”
Jewish Chronicle, 22 May 1992, page 13
Obituary of Dr Hans Lehmann, aged 84.
“…the minuscule Epsom Jewish community has suffered a grievous loss. He kept
alive the synagogue, located in an 18th-century Baptist chapel,
regardless of how he was supported by other congregants.” Reference to “Despite
the community’s decline after the Second World War.”
Jewish Chronicle, 2 July 1993 [no pagination]
[In a section relating to four United
Synagogue communities merging with other congregations’]
“Plans are … under way to merge Epsom Synagogue with Sutton some four miles
away. Male membership at Epsom Synagogue has dwindled to nine and total
membership numbers only 13. Formal services ended last summer. Sutton secretary
Leonard Gooblar said that some Epsom members had begun to attend Sutton services
last year.”
[Jewish Chronicle, 3 September 1993, page 4.
Advert for United Synagogue services includes Epsom
Synagogue. Probably an error]
Epsom Synagogue
Explanations of Terms Used
Reformatted 25 December 2011
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