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At an Extraordinary General Meeting on Sunday 16 September 2001, a resolution was passed unanimously adopting “The Way Forward”, thus paving the way for a more inclusive community with the aim of making the Chatham
Memorial Synagogue the centre for Judaism in North Kent.
“The Way Forward” was the beginning of a process which in the view of the trustees and the management committee, forms the basis for ensuring the future survival of the community and the
beautiful synagogue which is its home.
The most immediate change resulting from the EGM was that membership of the community is now open to all those who are Jewish either by birth or by any recognised form of conversion. Any
man who is eligible for membership of the community will be counted as part of a minyan.
Two things have not changed since the adoption of “The Way Forward” Our services follow the traditional liturgy and there has been no change to the Kashrut rules in the kitchen.
Following the adoption of “The way forward”, discussions with other Jewish communities in Kent, both traditional and progressive, let to the formation of Jewish Kent a grouping of all the communities in the county, working together for the common good of all the communities.
Service of Rembrance and Renewal
We held a Service of Remembrance and Renewal on Sunday 14 April 2002. The service was conducted jointly by representatives of Chatham Memorial Synagogue, Bromley Reform Synagogue and Kent Liberal Jewish Community.
Further details and photos can be obtained by clicking the Renewal page.
I hope that we can work together in order that we may build a successful community for the next generation.
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