Sukkat Shalom Reform Synagogue, Reform synagogue in Wanstead, England.
Sukkat Shalom Reform Synagogue is a Reform congregation in Wanstead, East London, housed in a restored historic building. The structure was formerly part of the Wanstead Hospital complex and now serves as a prayer space and community hub.
The congregation was founded in 1981 by 21 people under the original name Epping Forest & District Reform Synagogue. The community relocated to its current Wanstead location in 1996.
The congregation operates as an open and inclusive community that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds. Families gather here to strengthen their connection to Jewish traditions and to one another.
The space offers regular activities including yoga sessions, Pilates classes, and prayer services throughout the week. Visitors should check the calendar ahead of time and register for special occasions.
The community maintains a partnership with a sister synagogue in Juneau, Alaska, creating a rare cross-continental link between Jewish congregations. This bond shows how religious communities support and exchange with one another across vast distances.
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