Archives: Timeline Stories

Following the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, which led to temporary closures and restrictions, CNSS reemerged with engaging services and exciting programmes, and in 2021 Rabbi Meir and Rebbetzen Rina…

After Rabbi Fine retired in 2013, Rabbi Daniel Epstein accompanied by Rebbetzen Ilana and their children, joined CNSS in 2014. Under their leadership, the community experienced numerous significant developments, including…

In 1992, Wolfson Hillel Primary School opened nearby as a United Synagogue school, with Rabbi Fine as its Honorary Principal. In 1998, our Beit Hamidrash was refurbished and dedicated to…

By the 1970s, our cheder had over 400 children, making it one of the largest in the United Synagogue. After 28 years of service, Rabbi Cymberg retired and was succeeded…

In 1958, Rabbi Raphael and Rebbetzen Mariette Cymberg succeeded Rabbi Lubofsky, and our membership grew to nearly 700. This growth necessitated larger facilities, leading to the inauguration of a new…

Jewish families had been living in Cockfosters and Southgate for some time, but it wasn’t until March 1948 that a new synagogue was established by a group from Palmers Green,…