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Bevis Marks
Inside the historic candlelit Bevis Marks Synagogue Picture: Blake Ezra
August 19, 2024, 11:52 am
Police reassure Bevis Marks after service cancelled over social media post
Police reveal post made by a child and conclude it's "a safeguarding matter".
By Jenni Frazer
Inside the historic candlelit Bevis Marks Synagogue Picture: Blake Ezra
May 21, 2024, 11:44 am
Chief Rabbi backs Bevis Marks campaign
EXCLUSIVE: Sir Ephraim Mirvis tells Lord Mayor of London that a tower block overshadowing 17th century synagogue would be a 'tragic irony'
By Jenni Frazer
Clergy meeting with Rabbi Morris and members of the community at Bevis Marks Pic: The Guild Church of St Katharine Cree
May 10, 2024, 2:25 pm
Church leaders join fight to protect Bevis Marks
City clergy issue strongly worded objection to proposed tower block that would overshadow historic synagogue
By Jenni Frazer
Bevis Marks, built in 1701, is the oldest synagogue in Great Britain
February 6, 2024, 5:23 pm
New threat to Bevis Marks
Historic synagogue faces possible changes in protected area status
By Jenni Frazer
Bevis Marks, built in 1701, is the oldest synagogue in Great Britain
January 30, 2024, 12:56 pm
City of London accused of ending opposition to tall buildings next to Bevis Marks
Concerned supporters of Europe’s oldest continuously functioning synagogue fear the implication of a new draft plan relating to skyscrapers in conservation areas
By Jenni Frazer
The outside of Bevis Marks.
May 22, 2023, 12:05 pm
City of London approves new eruv around Bevis Marks Synagogue
The boundary will benefit approximately 500 Jewish people who live near the historic synagogue.
By JN Reporter
(C) Blake Ezra Photography 2023 @BlakeEzraPhoto info@blakeezraphotography.com
May 12, 2023, 10:49 am
Britain’s oldest synagogue hosts moving Coronation service
Bevis Marks Synagogue welcomed representatives of many community charities to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla.
By Jenni Frazer
Rabbi Joseph Dweck, HE José Pascual Marco Ambassador of Spain, HE Nuno Brito Ambassador of Portugal, BoD Vice-President David Mendoza-Wolfson
April 28, 2023, 11:04 am
OPINION: Building bridges: Historic visit to Bevis Marks by Spanish and Portuguese ambassadors
David Mendoza-Wolfson, whose ancestor married in the shul in 1730, reflects on a powerful opportunity to explore our heritage and strengthen international ties
By David Mendoza-Wolfson
Marie van der Zyl congratulates King Charles ahead of his coronation credit © IJP Event Photos 2023
March 23, 2023, 1:12 pm
OPINION: The loyal address to the new King
As Jews and citizens of this free and democratic country, we should be proud to take our place at the impressive and moving ceremony, writes Vivan Wineman
By Vivian Wineman
Bevis Marks, built in 1701, is the oldest synagogue in Great Britain
December 21, 2022, 1:42 pm
OPINION: Can we please have our eruv back?
Jewish News' historian Derek Taylor examines the precedent for an eruv in the City of London.
By Derek Taylor
A ceremony at the Spanish and Portuguese Jews Congregation, at Bevis Marks Synagogue, London. (C) Blake Ezra Photography 2015.
October 6, 2021, 10:45 am
OPINION: Saving Bevis Marks shows what we can achieve when we come together as one
It takes a special effort to mobilise a coalition of thousands of objectors from across the religious spectrum, heritage buffs, architecture experts and non-Jewish allies, writes Sarah Sackman
By Sarah Sackman
RANXP5 BEVIS MARKS SYNAGOGUE, 1889.
October 5, 2021, 1:22 pm
City of London rejects tower which ‘threatened future’ of UK’s oldest synagogue
Councillors reject plans after more than one thousand objections to development opposite Bevis Marks synagogue.
By Josh Salisbury
A ceremony at the Spanish and Portuguese Jews Congregation, at Bevis Marks Synagogue, London. (C) Blake Ezra Photography 2015.
September 30, 2021, 10:50 am
Simon Schama joins battle to ‘save’ UK’s oldest synagogue from nearby tower
Sir Simon Schama says it is critical to protect Bevis Marks from development as vote looms on nearby tower which could leave it in darkness.
By Josh Salisbury
A ceremony at the Spanish and Portuguese Jews Congregation, at Bevis Marks Synagogue, London in 2015 (C) Blake Ezra Photography 2015.
September 27, 2021, 12:44 pm
Approval recommended for tower ‘overshadowing’ UK’s oldest synagogue
Office block, which Grade 1-listed Bevis Marks says could put its future 'at stake', has been recommended for approval next week.
By Josh Salisbury
A ceremony at the Spanish and Portuguese Jews Congregation, at Bevis Marks Synagogue, London in 2015 (C) Blake Ezra Photography 2015.
September 1, 2021, 9:58 am
UK’s oldest synagogue fears for future if office blocks approved
Bevis Marks, in the City of London, says its survival is at stake if planners approve two office blocks which could leave them in total darkness.
By Josh Salisbury
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