The United Synagogue

Potters Bar United Synagogue On The Move

PRESS RELEASE

London,
10th December 2009

POTTERS BAR UNITED SYNAGOGUE ON THE MOVE

Potters Bar and Brookmans Park synagogue, long-established at Bell Bar, is moving to the centre of Potters Bar. The last Shabbat service takes place at the current 'Meadowcroft' premises on the 12th December, 2009 with the inaugural Shacharit (morning) service planned for Saturday 19th December.

"We see the move as a major stepping-stone in the growth of the community," said Mr Howard Lanning, the Synagogue's President. "Meadowcroft is behind us now and I must thank the professional team at the United Synagogue for being with us every step of the way. We will now be located in the centre of Potters Bar and expect to be able to attract a younger element for whom the position of the previous shul wasn't ideal. Our aim is to exploit Potters Bar's wonderful position to create a dynamic and forward-looking community."

Potters Bar has direct, one stop, railway services to London's Kings Cross, sits on the M25 and is within easy reach both of kosher shops and Jewish schools. "Our other great advantage is that, generally speaking, house prices are cheaper than other areas in the North London conurbation. And the town is in the countryside surrounded by greenery. It is a very pleasant area in which to live," commented Mr Lanning.

The Potters Bar and Brookmans Park synagogue was established in the 1920s as an unofficial off-shoot of the local Jewish golf club - where the High Holy Day services are still held. It has recently become a full member community of the United Synagogue.

United Synagogue Chief Executive, Jeremy Jacobs, adds: "I am delighted that the hard work and effort of the Potters Bar and Brookmans Park community has led to this re-location. I am sure that it will go from strength to strength and of course we are here to offer our support every step of the way."

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