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Welcome to WCLS
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   WCLS is a warm and friendly Jewish community with a unique history and heritage. The congregation was established in the heart of Central London in 1928 by the remarkable Hon. Lily Montagu, daughter of Lord Swaythling, and one of the three founders of Liberal Judaism in this country. At that time, there were many Jews who were employed in the fashion and retail trades, in which Saturday morning work was obligatory for all. Sadly, this requirement excluded most of them from participating in any type of Jewish worship. Recognising the loss that this represented for these hard-working people, Miss Lily, as she was affectionately called, set herself the goal of finding a way to give the gift of Shabbat back to them. Her solution was the West Central Liberal Synagogue, with its unique service time of 3:00 pm Saturday afternoons. Much has changed since Miss Lily's day, but the ethos that inspired the founding of the congregation remains. We continue to seek ways to give the gift of meaningful Jewish observance to all those who cross our threshold. Our services are intimate and inclusive. All men and women are encouraged to play full and equal roles in the religious and social life of the synagogue. We pride ourselves on warmly welcoming the non-Jewish partners and friends of our congregants, as well as those who come as part of a personal spiritual quest. For further information contact: RABBI JANET BURDEN Tel: 020 7636 7627 email: wcls@liberaljudaism.org WCLS is proud to be a part of Liberal Judaism |
MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI
Whether you are a visitor to London or someone looking for a Jewish spiritual home, WCLS would be delighted to welcome you. Why not join us for our unique 3 pm Shabbat service and get to know some new friends? Shalom u'vrachah, Peace and blessings, Rabbi Janet |
NOTABLE DATES
We regret that our synagogue is able to seat only a small number of visitors. If you will be visiting the London area during the High Holy Days, please contact Liberal Judaism's headquarters at www.liberaljudaism.org for advice. EREV ROSH HASHANAH Monday, 29 Sept 6:30 for 7 pm ROSH HASHANAH MORNING Tuesday, 30 Sept, 10:30 for 11 pm Then Shabbat Shuvah, as normal at 3pm KOL NIDRE Wednesday, 8 Oct 6:30 for 7 pm YOM KIPPUR Thursday, 9 Oct 10:30 for 11, lasting until 7 pm or so SUKKOT Tuesday, 14 Oct 3:00 pm |
West Central Liberal Synagogue
The Montagu Centre, 21 Maple Street
London W1T 4BE
Phone: (020) 7636 7627; Fax: (020) 7631 9838; Email: wcls@liberaljudaism.org
The Montagu Centre, 21 Maple Street
London W1T 4BE
Phone: (020) 7636 7627; Fax: (020) 7631 9838; Email: wcls@liberaljudaism.org