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esources suggest that the Jewish community is rapidly declining. One source referred to the synagogue as the ‘university synagogue’ as he said that children grow up attending the synagogue, but when they go away to university they do not return. The synagogue however also attracts those who practice their Judaism whilst learning a degree at university. The Birmingham Central Synagogue is now closing down and descaling, as there are not enough members due to the fact that the Jewish community has unfortunately faded and they do not need the space of the current synagogue anymore.
Author: Gabriella Brick
“ A Jew is never alone... A
Jew is forever surrounded by his community - visible and invisible”
Elie Wiesel Photographer: Gabriella Brick
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