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1923 - 2013.....Many Happy Returns!

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Published: Sunday, 16 November 2014 16:14
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The East London Central synagogue (Nelson Street) was founded in 1923.  On Sunday 29 September 2013 it celebrated its 90th birthday with a big party - many happy returns!  We were there

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