North West Surrey Synagogue

North West Surrey Synagogue
The synagogue in 2020
North West Surrey Synagogue is located in Surrey
North West Surrey Synagogue
Location of the synagogue in Surrey
Religion
AffiliationProgressive Judaism
RiteReform Judaism
Synagogue
LeadershipRabbi Drorah Setel
StatusActive
Location
LocationHorvath Close, Oatlands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey, England KT13 9QZ
CountryUnited Kingdom
Coordinates51°22′21″N 0°26′18″W / 51.3725°N 0.4382°W / 51.3725; -0.4382
Architecture
Established1968 (as a congregation)
Completedc. 1987
Website
nwss.org.uk

The North West Surrey Synagogue is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue, located on Oatlands Drive in Weybridge, Surrey, England, in the United Kingdom. The community was founded in 1968,[1] and was a member of the Movement for Reform Judaism.[2] The synagogue is now a founding constituent member of Progressive Judaism.

In January 2018, the congregation consisted of around 300 families.[3]

The synagogue's rabbi is Drorah Setel, appointed 2026. Its previous rabbis have included Tony Bayfield (1969–1982), Frederick Morgan (1984–1997), Jackie Tabick (1999–2013),[1][4] Dr David Zucker (2013–2017) and Kath Vardi.[1][2]

See also

Logo of the congregation

References

  1. 1 2 3 "North West Surrey Synagogue". Jewish Communities and Records – UK. JewishGen and the Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Our Synagogues". Movement for Reform Judaism. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  3. ↑ Thomas, Alastair (23 January 2018). "How Weybridge community founded by phone book has rung the changes". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
  4. ↑ "Our Story". North West Surrey Synagogue. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
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