New London Synagogue was founded in 1964 by Rabbi Dr. Louis Jacobs z"l as a congregation devoted to traditional Judaism with an ideology which interprets the Torah and Jewish teachings in the light of contemporary knowledge and scholarship. It has always been a pioneering congregation, leading the way to an enlightened Judaism and representing a rare combination of intellectual integrity together with loyalty to the finest traditions of the Jewish way of life. A Web site has been launched dedicated to promoting the teachings and approach of our Founder Rabbi, Dr. Louis Jacobs z"l, one of the world's most distinguished rabbinic scholars and authors. To visit the site click here - www.louisjacobs.org
Our services are traditional and we use the Singer's prayer book and both the Hertz and Etz Haim Chumashim. Our main service is led by a professional Chazan and seeks to maintain the finest musical traditions of Anglo Jewry. We have a professional choir once a month and on festivals. Men and women sit separately with parallel seating downstairs and a Ladies Gallery upstairs. Women are counted in the Minyan and encouraged to say Kaddish. We also have a second service - Minyan Chadash - that is less formal, participatory, and fully egalitarian. Minyan Chadash meets every three weeks and on the Chagim. Click here for the Minyan Chadash page
We recognize that Judaism has always been a combination of tradition and change, an ever evolving search for an understanding of God's teachings and for the way of life which will be pleasing in God's eyes. It is our belief that 21st century Judaism can be flexible enough to meet the challenges of new times and firm enough to remain loyal to the core of Jewish tradition and practice.
Through its extensive programme of services, classes, lectures, life cycle events, Bar/Bat Mitzvah training, conversion classes and communal celebrations it provides its members with opportunities for religious, spiritual and intellectual growth.
As a member of the Assembly of Masorti Synagogues and the World Council of Masorti/Conservative Synagogues - it is part of a large, world-wide movement of like-minded groups with close ties to congregations and individuals in Israel and throughout the world.
