West London Synagogue
The West London Synagogue of British Jews (commonly abbreviated as WLS) is a Jewish Reform synagogue and congregation near Marble Arch in London. It was established on 15 April 1840. Its current building in Upper Berkeley Street dates from 1870, making it the oldest standing Reform synagogue, and one of the oldest synagogues, in the United Kingdom.
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