Central Synagogue, Twenty-first Annual Report, 1910, London.

This Annual Report captures the essence of the Central Synagogue in 1910.  Here is the synagogue of the Establishment - wealthier members of the Jewish community, who live in Central and the West End of London and beyond.  It was originally established in 1855 as a local branch of the Great Synagogue in Duke's Place … Continue reading Central Synagogue, Twenty-first Annual Report, 1910, London.

Central Synagogue, Twentieth Annual Report, 1909.

The Central Synagogue, in London, was consecrated in 1870 and stood in Great Portland Street until it was destroyed by a German bomb on 10th May, 1941. It was replaced by the current ‘modern’ synagogue.  I have previously written about the previous year's report, printed in 1908. Here is the 1909 Annual Report: