Streatham Jewish Cemetery, also known as Rowan Road Jewish Cemetery, is the only Jewish burial ground in South London. Opened in 1915, it was established by the Polish burial society Hesed V’Emet (“Kindness and Truth”) to provide a resting place for Jewish families living in Soho. The cemetery is located right next door to Streatham …
In 1190, York witnessed one of the most tragic events in English Jewish history. Known as the “Masada of York,” it reflects the severe anti-Semitism of medieval England. This event unfolded at Clifford’s Tower, where many Jewish people chose death over forced conversion or violence. Background of the York Massacre In 1190, anti-Semitic tensions in …
Princelet Street Synagogue was one of many small orthodox Ashkenazi synagogues in London’s East End. The building was originally constructed in 1719, and served as a synagogue from 1862-1963. This post is about the history and mysteries of the Princelet Street Synagogue. The photographs in this post were taken by Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence, and are shared with …
The synagogue on Arnside Road in Southport was established in 1926. It has a semi-circular porch at the front with the words from Genesis 28:17 painted under the dome, which read: “This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.” This post is about the history and architecture of Southport …
Are you looking for the best kosher food in London? We’ve explored all the options and come up with a list of the 17 best kosher restaurants in the capital. Most are in North West London, with a few in central London. They are all great choices for a special occasion, and all of them have …
The South West London Synagogue, formerly the Wandsworth & Balham Synagogue, once stood on Bolingbroke Grove, close to the edge of Wandsworth Common. It opened in 1915 but closed in 1997 due to dwindling numbers. This post is all about the history of Wandsworth Common’s lost synagogue. History of the South West London Synagogue The …
Mazal is a Kosher restaurant in Camden serving Middle Eastern street food. It opened in the summer of 2023, and was started by two Israeli chefs, Neta and Aviv. It serves shawarmas, falafels, schnitzels, kebabs and steak. We decided to go there to check it out. This post is my review of Mazal restaurant in …
Liverpool Street Station is home to the Kindertransport Memorial, a bronze sculpture to remember the Jewish child refugees who were saved during the Second World War. The 10,000 Jewish children arrived at Liverpool Street station between 1938–1939, and were given the chance of a new life in Great Britain. This post tells you everything you need …