1. PRAYERS AT 584 WATFORD WAY

A group of “Founding Members”, decided to establish a Synagogue in Mill Hill, at a meeting in the home of Mr and Mrs J Nathan at 584 Watford Way, Mill Hill, on 20th June 1949.       

The group primarily comprised, Messrs D.Brill, I.Burke, W.Freedman, P.Goulden, M.Grant, N.Green, V.Landau, M.Maltz, B.Morris, J.Nathan, A.Sherman, M.Skolnick, H.Walters, B.Webber,

Shabbat services were initially held in the house of Mr and Mrs J Nathan at 584 Watford Way Mill Hill. 



The Founder members supplied a cupboard which was converted into an Ark, carpets for the Belamah, a table and draping for the readers Desk and curtains for the Ark. Sifrei Torah were borrowed.

Wives of the Founders formed a Ladies Guild and helped organise various small functions both to raise money and recruit additional members.

The High Holyday services in 1949 were held in Hartley Hall and 30 tickets were issued to attending members.

The Synagogue became an Affiliated Member of the United Synagogue after the High Holydays in 1949 and subsequently became a full Constituent Member.

Reverend L Jakob was engaged as the Community’s part-time minister in 1949.
 

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