Welcome to Bromley Reform Synagogue
OUR GOLDEN JUBILEE
This coming year marks the shul’s 50th anniversary. The first service of the Bromley and S.E. Area Reform Synagogue was held in the Village Hall, Bromley Common on Sat 7th November 1964. Rabbi Dr. van der Zyl officiated and there were about 200 present in the congregation. Our first AGM was held on 20th December, 1964. We are therefore designating calendar year 2014 our GOLDEN JUBILEE with a year of celebrations and activities to mark a truly historic milestone in the community’s journey. Details of events and initiatives will be available shortly.
If you were a member in days gone by do send us a photo or memory we can share on this site or on our Facebook page or in Highlight. If you are a current member then we welcome all suggestions for events and activities to help us celebrate this wonderful achievement.
Guest Speaker: Leon Smith, Executive Vice President of Nightingale Hammerson |
Sunday 23 March 2014 at 4 pm |
Golden Jubilee Quiz Night |
Saturday 29 March 2014 - 7pm for 7.30pm |
Treasure Hunt/Car Rally |
Sunday 4 May 2014 |
Guest Speaker: Dr Anthony Seldon, contemporary historian & political commentator, Master of Wellington College & one-time synagogue member |
Sunday 1 June 2014 at 5pm |
Golden Jubilee Picnic in Greenwich Park |
Sunday 15 June 2014 at 3pm |
Visiting Cantor-in-residence weekend |
Friday 20-Sunday 22 June 2014 |
Guest Speaker: John Bercow MP, Speaker of House of Commons |
Thursday 4 September 2014 (p.m.) |
Fashion Show |
Sunday 7 September 2014 |
Golden Jubilee Family Service |
Friday 7 November 2104 |
Golden Jubilee Founders’ Service |
Saturday 8 November 2014 |
Klezmer evening |
Saturday 8 November 2014 |
Bromley Reform Synagogue (BRS), a member of the Movement for Reform Judaism, is conveniently located to serve Jewish individuals and families across south east London and north west Kent. Our lively and intimate community embraces not only Bromley but Beckenham, Orpington, Blackheath, Dartford, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and even further afield.
Our approach to religion is in the British progressive tradition: open minded and thoughtful, rooted firmly in our history but mindful of the times in which we live. We are fortunate to enjoy the guidance of Rabbi Jason Holtz, who has recently joined us - see his message on the Rabbi page.
•We hold services every Shabbat on Friday evening and Saturday morning and for all Festivals and life events
•Regular cheder classes are held for children, and there is a range of educational events for adults
•Older people enjoy meeting at our Social Centre
•Social events are organised centrally and by individuals with special interests
All are welcome to attend events and services, and directions are provided here. We are happy to answer general enquiries about Judaism as well as about our Synagogue - as the saying goes, you don’t have to be Jewish! If you would like to know more before coming along, please call 020 8460 5460 to speak to the Rabbi or Administrator.
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