You’re standing in front of the Chasidey Gur Beth Hamedrash in London, a synagogue that echoes with the stories of those who sought refuge from Nazi Germany. This building, a beacon of hope in a time of darkness, stands as a testament to resilience and faith. The Chasidey Gur Beth Hamedrash was founded in 1934, originally housed in the King Alfred School. It’s a house of worship that follows the Ashkenazi rite, but with a twist, it adheres to Minhag Berlin, a tradition of Eastern Ashkenazic ritual practices. The congregation, mostly composed of refugees, found a home in the Lincoln Institute before settling into its current location, The Riding, in 1956. The Chasidey Gur Beth Hamedrash stands proudly as a place of refuge, a vibrant community center that continues to hold dear the memories of its turbulent past while embracing the future.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service