WELCOME TO OAKS LANE REFORM SYNAGOGUE

Oaks Lane is an exciting and diverse
Reform Jewish Community based in Newbury Park, Essex.

Please note that we are changing our working name from SWESRS to Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue. Please bear with us as we work through the website to make all the necessary changes.

V

OAKS LANE REFORM SYNAGOGUE

Oaks Lane is an exciting and diverse Reform Community based in Newbury Park, Essex.  Its welcoming and inclusive style, together with its innovative approach to services, makes it a shining example of Progressive Jewry in East London.
V

MEETING MEMBERS' NEEDS

Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue meets the needs of its members at all stages in their lives: sharing the joys of simchat, supporting and comforting them during difficult times.
V

SERVICES AND LEARNING

Whether you enjoy spiritually uplifting services in our unique light filled, circular Prayer Hall, resonating with the sounds of our famous choir, or engaging in thought provoking learning, Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue will help and encourage you to participate fully in community life, whatever your background or level of Jewish understanding. Erev Shabbat / Shabbat Services are held weekly.

V

BE INVOLVED

Members are encouraged to be actively involved with all aspects of synagogue life, religious, educational, social, fun, caring for vulnerable members of our community, with daily activities for members of all ages.  To find out more, please continue to browse.
Shalom
If you are already a member of SWESRS - welcome. Please browse the website and login / register to view the member-only areas.
If you are not a member, we’d love to welcome you to SWESRS, to become a part of our community, at whatever stage you are in your life.
Why not contact us today, we’re looking forward to hearing from you.

Discover more about our vibrant community! Showcasing the creativity of one of our younger members, Adam Daniels.

Upcoming Events

  • Challah Bake!

    Thursday April 11, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

    Please join us at Oaks Lane Reform Synagogue for our Challah Bake. £10 per challah

    CLICK HERE to sign up!

    Come and make some delicious challah for a good cause! Learn how to make and braid your dough and take your loaf home to bake for Shabbat.

    All the money we raise will be donated to Reform Synagogue Youth Programming. This includes helping to fund Shane, an Israeli teenager we support at Clore Tikva Primary School. In addition, the funds will help replenish our summer camp/youth tour funds. We have had around £2,000 in funding requests this year, and still need donations to match these requests.

    At the event, we'll be joined by our Shinshinit Shane and by Nat Preston of Shedletsky’s Deli.

    Continue reading →

  • Family Seder

    Monday April 22, 5:00 pm

    Join us on the first night of Pesach for our Family Seder. 

    We will be using the children’s Haggadah with fun songs and lots of activities.

    The menu will include veggie matzah pizza for children and veggie matzah lasagne for adults, (if you can bring a dish or come early to help cook, please let Rabbi Jordan know).

    Each dinner place costs £15 for adults and £10 for children.
    Everyone in the Jewish community should feel absolutely welcome to attend, regardless of means, so please pay what you can afford, (£5 minimum donation)
    You can purchase a ticket and you could then pay for someone else to enjoy the Seder by making a contribution to their meal if you wish.We will gladly accommodate any dietary and access needs. Sign up well in advance to make sure we can welcome and support you.
    All tickets must be bought by 15th April.All ingredients used are permissible for Passover.
    Continue reading →

  • Communal Traditional Seder Service

    Tuesday April 23, 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm

    Join us on the second night of Pesach for our traditional Seder.
    Stay up late, going through the whole Haggadah, as we remember the bitterness of bondage and celebrate our exodus to freedom.

    Come from 7pm, and stay until midnight.

    Each dinner place costs £30.

    Everyone in the Jewish community should feel absolutely welcome to attend, regardless of means, so please pay what you can afford, (please note there is a £10 minimum donation). You can purchase a ticket at £30 and you could then pay for someone else to enjoy the Seder by making a contribution to their meal if you wish.

    We will gladly accommodate any dietary and access needs. Sign up well in advance to make sure we can welcome and support you.
    All tickets must be bought by the 8th April. The menu will be salmon, salads and desert, with a vegetarian option. All ingredients used are permissible for Passover.

    Click here to book!

     

    Continue reading →