School tours of the Islington Synagogue are rewarding experiences for all who take part.

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Many school children benefit from a wide-ranging Religious Studies curriculum, in which they investigate the central elements of all the major world religions. To bring the theory alive, we very much enjoy showing school groups around the Islington Synagogue.

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The tour includes an introduction to Judaism, the main features of the Synagogue and an explanation of many of the traditions that we abide by. The duration of the tour is flexible and we can modify the content or focus according to the needs of the visiting school party.

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During this visit, students get an overview of Jewish practice, but more importantly they are able to ask any questions about the life of Jewish people. This valuable time raises awareness and allows better understanding of other faiths, in effect leading to more open minded and tolerant views of people with different lifestyles.

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Chabad Islington is a local charity focused on making Judaism accessible and open to anyone in the borough. 

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This session can also be run as an end of term class discussion to Jewish studies in Religious Education, or during an assembly or classes at your school.

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Key information:

• Sessions can be presented at school or at the Synagogue

• Sessions last around 45 minutes

• DBS checked staff

• Free of charge, but donations welcome

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For Synagogue visits:

• We are located 8 minutes' walk from Angel Tube Station (Northern line)

• Parking is available nearby

• The synagogue has capacity for a class of 30 at a time. For larger groups, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

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Some of the local schools we have visited in the past: 

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London Borough of Islington

• Highbury Grove School

• St Aloysius College

• Prior Weston Primary School

• St Andrew's Primary School

• Clerkenwell Parochial Primary School

• Montem Primary School

• Hanover Primary School

• Newington Green Primary School

• Highbury Vale Primary School

• Rotherfield Primary School

• St John's Highbury Vale Primary School

• St Mary's Church of England Primary School

• Hugh Myddelton Primary School

• Ambler Primary School

• Thornhill Primary School

• William Tyndale Primary School

• Gillespie Primary School

• The Children's House

• Ashmount Primary School

• Islington Scouts

• The Grove School

• St Luke's Church of England Primary School

• Hungerford Primary School 

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London Borough of Camden

• Kings Cross Academy

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London Borough of Hackney

• Princess May Primary School

• Millfields Community School

 

Should you wish to make a booking, please fill in the form below or contact 020 7700 6974 / email us.