Chiswick & District Affilaited Synagogue

The Jewish Chronicle, 9 April 1954

Proposed Chiswick Synagogue - Growing Community
The number of Jewish residents in Chiswick has greatly increased in recent years, and there are now approximately 300 Jewish families residing in the locality. The nearest synagogue is about four miles distant and the need for a local place of worship has become obvious. A meeting will be convened at the Chiswick Town Hall, in the near future, but all who are interested in the formation of a synagogue are asked to communicate with Mr. H. Silverman, 44 Watchfield, Sutton Court Road, W.4 (phone Chiswick 5922), so that they may be kept informed of future developments.

The Jewish Chronicle, 28 May 1954

Proposed Chiswick Synagogue
A meeting has been arranged for Monday next, at the Chiswick Town Hall at 8 p.m. to discuss the formation of a synagogue in Chiswick. A cordial invitation is extended to all Jewish families in the locality to attend this meeting - H. Silverman, Hon. Secretary, 44 Watchfield, Sutton Court Road, W.4.

The Jewish Chronicle, 10 September 1954

Chiswick Hebrew Congregation
Services on Rosh Hoshana and Yom Kippur will be held at the Chiswick Town Hall. W.4 and congregation members will shortly receive their tickets. Non-members wishing to attend should communicate with the Hon. Secretary. H. Silverman. Esq., 44 Watchfield. Sutton Court Road. W.4 immediately, as seating accommodation is [tight].

The Jewish Chronicle, 9 September 1955

Chiswick Hebrew Congregation
Holy-day Services will be held at the Hogarth Hall, Chiswick Town Hall, W.4.

The Jewish Chronicle, 18 November 1955

First annual meeting Chiswick Hebrew Congregation elected J. Gaffin, Chairman; R.S. Springer, Treasurer; S. Richmond (5 Watchfield Court, Sutton Court Road, W.4), Hon. Secretary; and a committee. The Chairman reported that premises had now been found for Sabbath services. All residents in the area are invited to attend.

The Jewish Chronicle, 22 February 1959

Independence Claimed
SIR, - With reference to the report of the London Board of Jewish Religious Education, in your issue of February 6, concerning the proposed centralisation of Hebrew Classes to Hammersmith, we would state, with great respect to Mr. Levin, that to say "that the Chiswick Congregation are demurring" is a complete understatement. The attitude of our congregation in this matter was made quite clear to the London Board in a letter addressed to the Chairman. We are happy to be able to announce that after only four years' existence our membership has grown from 30 to 108, and this figure is steadily increasing. With the support of the United Synagogue, the congregation has just purchased its own property, for which planning permission has been obtained. We have also been fortunate in acquiring the services of Mr. I. Levinson to take charge of our classes. This points to a growing community, which is active and energetic under the spiritual leadership of the Rev. D. Wolfson and despite the fact that the London Board adamantly refused to take over our classes in the past, we are determined to provide from our own resources, and under our own roof, the best Jewish religious education that it is possible to obtain. "
- . J. BOAM. Chairman, Chiswick and District Hebrew Congregation. 4 Chesterfield Road, Chiswick, W.

The Jewish Chronicle, 20 March 1959

Synagogue finds Premises
The Chiswick and District Affiliated Synagogue has acquired a large house at 64 Barrowgate Road, W.4, and planning permission has been granted for use as a synagogue, Hebrew classes, and communal centre.

The Jewish Chronicle, 18 February 1966

The Mayor end Mayoress of Hounslow visited the Chiswick Synagogue and were shown round by the chairman, Mr. H. Beckerman, and the hon. secretary, Mr. M. Kingsley. They later had tea with members of the Jewish Elder Citizens' Association, which was formed in October and now has 54 members. The association's members meet at the synagogue hall on Monday afternoons. The hon. secretary is B. Gold, 30 Emlyn Road, (SHEpterd's Bush 1705).

The Jewish Chronicle, 1968 and 21 November 1969

Adverts for a part-time minister.

The Jewish Chronicle, 13 October 1972

The Chiswick and District Synagogue 64 Barrowgate Road. W.4. require a part-time minister: accommodation available. - Applications to the Secretary. 7 Vvner Road, W.3. Phone 743 5659.

The Jewish Chronicle, 15 June 1973

The Chiswick and District Synagogue, 64 Barrowgate Road. W 4. requires the services of a Baal Shachris Applications to the Secetary. 7 Vyner Road Fast Acton. W.3.

The Jewish Chronicle, 15 June 1973

The Chiswick and District Synagogue, 64 Barrowgate Road. W 4. requires the services of a Baal Shachris Applications to the Secetary. 7 Vyner Road Fast Acton. W.3.

The Jewish Chronicle, 29 July 1977

Jewish Chronicle Reporter
After being in existence for only 23 years, Chiswick and District Affiliated Synagogue has closed owing to falling membership and "lack of interest." Mr Nathan Rubin, secretary of the United Synagogue, told me it was planned to sell the site in Barrowgate Road and to accommodate the members at Hammersmith Synagogue. Mr. Rubin said that Chiswick's honorary officers had themselves approached him about the closure. In 1956 there were 70 male members but the number had declined to 32 and the closure of the synagogue had been agreed upon.