Recent Milestones

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 the establishment of a national Mental Health Awareness Shabbaton, Pink Shabbat for BRCA gene mutation awareness, and hosting parliamentary hustings. They also promoted active participation in Shabbat UK, introduced an annual New Members’ Shabbat, and organised a memorable trip to Poland. Their tenure received praise from the Jewish Chronicle’s Secret Shul Goer and left a lasting impact on CNSS.

In 2018/19, we celebrated our seventieth anniversary with a beautiful thanksgiving service and lunch attended by Chief Rabbi Mirvis. The same year, we opened The Hub as a space for relaxation, activities, and events, and appointed a dedicated Hub events coordinator.