Chatham Memorial Synagogue

An independent traditional and inclusive Jewish community; Grade II* beautiful and unique synagogue; interfaith champions. Located in historic Rochester.

[Cllr Jo Howcroft -Scott 🌹🇺🇦 ♿️ @HowcroftJoanne]

@vincemaple @CliffeWoodsSch @HMD_UK @HolocaustUK @Influencer101 @KentPoliceMed @ChathamShul @RochesterCathed @medway_council @JewishLabour @NGrg_humanity1 @David_P_Field Awesome from our children, young people and Medway youth council all wanting a better future.

[Vince Maple #ProudToBeMedway @vincemaple]

Thanks to all those who organised and participated in Medway’s Holocaust Memorial Day 2025 Event - in particular very powerful contributions from our young people.

#HMD2025
#ForABrighterFuture
#ProudToBeMedway
@CliffeWoodsSch

[Vince Maple #ProudToBeMedway @vincemaple]

Thanks to Medway Inter Faith Action for a brilliant session tonight, a wide range of questions and an opportunity for me to say a huge thank you to all those making a difference across Medway and beyond.

#ProudToBeMedway

[Chatham Memorial Synagogue @ChathamShul]

Michael Gove: Keep your pledge on Inter Faith Network funding! - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/cy8do7vHmY via @UKChange

[Chatham Memorial Synagogue @ChathamShul]

Very scary. When added to the fact that the @IFNetUK was closed this week when #Gove decided to withdraw the promised funding based on a member of the Muslim Council of Britain being appointed as a trustee, this country is becoming even more scary, both as a Muslim and as a Jew.

[Chatham Memorial Synagogue @ChathamShul]

An extraordinary evening commemorating #HMD2024 with @vincemaple @Mayor_Medway @KentPoliceMed @OldHighStIntra @MYC_MEDWAY @RochesterCathed
Stories told by Medway’s children about #SirNicholasWinton & more. One of those he saved was one of my cousins.
#ProudToBeMedway

[Vince Maple #ProudToBeMedway @vincemaple]

My thanks to all those who made tonight’s powerful Medway Holocaust Memorial Day event looking at the Fragility of Freedom possible.

This was the 20th anniversary of Medway hosting this annual event.

#HolocaustMemorialDay
#HMD2024
#TheFragilityOfFreedom
#ProudToBeMedway

[Chatham Memorial Synagogue @ChathamShul]

@David_P_Field @HolocaustUK We were glad to see you there

[The Old High Street Intra Medway @OldHighStIntra]

We are proud to be home to a whole host of heritage buildings that come with many stories! Thanks to the many volunteers, historians & event organisers that ensure these stories live on.
https://t.co/gZ6YWsUI0j

#HeritageTreasures #TheOldHighStreetIntra with @HeritageFundUK 🏰

[Chatham Memorial Synagogue @ChathamShul]

There were almost a thousand there…

[Sultana 💙 @SultanaBhatti1]

@ChathamShul Solidarity with our Jewish kith & kin in Medway. Interfaith dialogue is key to standing shoulder to shoulder with those experiencing injustices & heartache & to move forward. Shalom Salaam 💔
#IsraelPalestineConflict

[Vince Maple #ProudToBeMedway @vincemaple]

Powerful statement from Medway Interfaith Action.

As I mentioned at Full Council on Thursday I'm very happy to share their statement.

I thank them for their community leadership here in Medway.

#ProudToBeMedway

[Chatham Memorial Synagogue @ChathamShul]

With prayers for peace and harmony always….

[Muslims Against Antisemitism and Christianphobia @MAAS_UK]

We abhor Hamas. We detest this Islamist group.

But we also care deeply for the Palestinians who have nothing to do with Hamas in Gaza. About half of Gazans never even engaged in the election of Hamas. They were not born.

Collective punishment is NOT acceptable. Never acceptable

[Chatham Memorial Synagogue @ChathamShul]

So glad to hear that! We will let your guide, @dalia_halpern know!

[Bernie Hepplewhite @marsdeninn]

@ChathamShul Really enjoyed the visit today😊
Splendid guide
fascinating tour and
made to feel very welcome.

[Chatham Memorial Synagogue @ChathamShul]

Over 100 people already booked in!

[The Old High Street Intra Medway @OldHighStIntra]

CHATHAM MEMORIAL SYNAGOGUE - @heritageopenday tours.

📍@ChathamShul 366 High Street, Rochester ME1 1DJ
📅Sunday 10 September
🕒10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm and 3:00pm
🎫 Free Entry

Book here: https://t.co/V8x6K13oPi

#TheOldHighStreetIntra #MedwayHistory #HeritageOpenDays #HODs

[Simon Burton-Jones @BishopTonbridge]

Our hearts go out to our lovely Jewish friends in Medway, for comfort in distress. Antisemitism is a light sleeper; we have to keep watch @ChathamShul @bbcsoutheast @SeeOfRochester @RochesterCathed https://t.co/BEQ24KTnBy

[Vince Maple #ProudToBeMedway @vincemaple]

It’s positive to hear progress is being made in the investigation. The fact that someone has vandalised gravestones at Chatham Memorial Synagogue @ChathamShul is absolutely disgusting.

Anyone with further information should call 01634 792209, quoting crime reference 46/152042/23

[Chatham Memorial Synagogue @ChathamShul]

Great to hear Tris, I look forward to the conversation and moving this forward…

[Tris Osborne MP @TrisOsborneMP]

I have directed @medway_council officers tonight to engage on how we can support our Synagogue and improve security for this location, which is a key part of our local heritage.