Highams Park & Chingford Synagogue
Your Shul
Your shul is here for you to feel part of our community and to be able to feel maximum fulfillment as a member of an Orthodox Jewish Synagogue. Here are some of the benefits of being a member of Highams Park & Chingford Synagogue.
Prayer
In our shul, we use the Singers Prayer Siddur (book) which has Hebrew on one side and English on the other. During the service, page numbers are announced reglarly to give the congregation maximum opportunity to participate.
Events
At Highams Park and Chingford Synagogue we pride ourselves on our community and hold many events to bring everyone together. This can be found on the Events page. We also use these opportunities to have special Kiddushim held after the service.
Kiddushim
At Highams Park and Chingford Synagogue, we hold a Kiddush every Shabbat. Additionally, there are opportunities to host special Kiddushim to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and all kinds of simchas.
The US
A member of Highams Park & Chingford is part of the United Synagogue family. The United Synagogue is the largest synagogue movement in Europe. It comprises 56 local communities supported by a central office.
Please feel free to browse here, for a full understanding of US membership as well as a whole host of useful Jewish links and information.
Support Services
Our community has a dedicated Welfare Officer available to assist with any welfare-related concerns. You can also reach out to our Rabbi for support. We regularly conduct hospital visits when needed and can arrange home visits as well. Additionally, we offer services to help members with Kosher meat delivery and other similar needs.
Burial
Burial plot membership at a United Synagogue burial ground is an automatic enrolment as part of membership to Highams Park & Chingford Synagogue. Further information in this respect is available here via the United Synagogue website.
Although it may be possible to be a member only without Burial.