Features Bevis Marks Synagogue

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the ark


a prominent feature of synagogue renaissance-style ark (containing torah scrolls) located @ centre of eastern wall of building. resembles in design reredos of churches of same period. painted though made of coloured italian marble, in fact made entirely of oak.


seven hanging brass candelabra symbolise 7 days of week, largest of – hanging in centre of synagogue – represents sabbath. central candelabrum donated community of great synagogue of amsterdam. candles still lit today weddings , jewish festivals. rest of year synagogue lit electric lights added in 1928. ner tamid (sanctuary lamp) of silver , dates 1876.


twelve pillars, symbolising twelve tribes of israel, support women s gallery.


the synagogue contains benches running parallel side walls , facing inward, leaving 2 aisles procession torah scrolls. in addition, backless benches @ rear of synagogue, taken original synagogue @ creechurch lane, date 1657 , still regularly used.


a number of seats in synagogue roped off belong or have belonged notable people within community. 2 seats reserved senior officials of congregation s publishing arm, heshaim. third seat, fitted footstool, (the seat nearest ark on central row of left half of benches) withheld belonged moses montefiore. ever occupied senior dignitaries particular honour. in 2001 prince charles used seat during synagogue s tercentenary service. prime minister tony blair used service celebrating 350th anniversary of re-settlement of jews in great britain in 2006, when chief rabbi of united synagogue sir jonathan sacks , lord mayor of london present.


the synagogue retains notable historical records, including community circumcision , marriage records dating 1679.








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