Selichot Service at Bevis Marks
Sephardi Synagogue, 20th September 2003 - 23 Ellul 5763
Although not strictly in
the East End, the recent *Selichot* Service at Bevis Marks has an East End Connection by virtue of being
organized in part by the
East
London Orthodox Synagogues Association. I was privileged to have
a ticket for the occasion and took some photographs during the service.
The service started at 11am and finished around 1.30pm. Use
of electric light was kept to a minimum and their massive chandeliers
were candlelit for the duration of the service. It was an occasion
of great spirituality. *Selichot*
refers to special penitential prayers said on the Shabbat prior to Rosh
Hashanah (The Jewish New Year)
The Candles on the Chandeliers are lit for the service
The candles are lit
Congregants arriving for the Selichot Service
The Congregation are in their pews
The Congregants are in their pews
Rabbi Dr Abraham Levy delivers his Selichot sermon