Passover in the City

A special ‘Matzah Ramble’ took place in the City of London, held by the City Jewish

Network to celebrate Passover.

The event was a walking tour taking in both Sandys Row and Bevis Marks

synagogues, with talks about the history of each building.

Chief Executive Michael Mail, along with Project Director Amanda Newman, attended

on behalf of the Foundation. The Foundation is currently undertaking a Feasibility

Study on behalf of Sandys Row synagogue - testing the idea of the site becoming a

heritage centre presenting the legacy of the Jewish East End. The Foundation also

has a close relationship with Bevis Marks synagogue.

Sandys Row is the oldest surviving Ashkenazi synagogue in London. The historic

Grade II listed Georgian building was acquired by a group of immigrant Dutch Jews

in the mid-19th century.  The East End was to become the centre of the largest

Jewish community in the UK, but Jews progressively moved out of the area and

today Sandys Row is one of only two functioning synagogues that remain.

Bevis Marks, situated in the City of London, was opened in 1701. It is a Grade I

listed building and is the only synagogue in Europe that has held regular services

continuously for over 300 years. 

The City Jewish Network is a recently formed organisation bringing together Jewish

workers in the City for educational and networking events.