JEWISH EAST END OF LONDON PHOTO GALLERY & COMMENTARY

London's East End Synagogues, cemeteries and more......

My personal journey through the Jewish East End of London

 

Purim at Fieldgate Street Synagogue - 14 March 2006 - Historic scenes from one of the last synagogues in the East End of London

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Reverend David Silverstein of Fieldgate Street Synagogue - superstar Torah readerThe changing face of London-Fieldgate St, the only shul in the World with its own minaret!Scenes from Fieldgate Street Synagogue Purim service, Monday 14 March 2006.  On the left is Fieldgate Street synagogue, and on the right is Reverend David Silverstein who has just finished reading the special Purim Torah portion.  He is about to read the story of Esther, Mordecai and Haman from the Megillah scroll.  He reads with great passion!...continued below:

Purim service at Fieldgate Street Synagogue 14 March 2006. Reading The Megillah scroll

Purim service at Fieldgate Street Synagogue 14 March 2006. The Megillah scroll names the sons of Haman

Purim service at Fieldgate Street Synagogue 14 March 2006. The end of the reading of the Megillah scroll

Purim service at Fieldgate Street Synagogue 14 March 2006. The ark is open for the singing of the Hymn of Glory

Purim service at Fieldgate Street Synagogue 14 March 2006. Reverend David - superstar Megillah reader!

Purim service at Fieldgate Street Synagogue 14 March 2006. Reverend David and me

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