Dear HGSS Memebers

I have great pleasure in attaching a copy of the Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue Community Development Review, which is entitled Meeting the Needs of Our Members.

We our justly proud of our community and its many achievement over the past 75 years. However it is important not to be complacent and it is with this spirit that we embarked on the review in May 2008. The main objective being to develop the strategy and plans to ensure we sustain and grow the energy, diversity and vibrant engagement of our community for the future.

Over the course of the review we have had feedback from over 400 members and consulted with many constituent groups. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that participated in the initial sessions, completed the survey or sent in their comments and opinions. All this has enabled us to have a greater understanding of what our members want from the Synagogue.

I would like to thank the dedicated committee members who have worked tirelessly over the course of the past 16 months to complete the research and analysis required for this review. I would also like to thank David Sagal and the administrative staff for their support and assistance during the course of the review. Special thanks also goes to Rabbi Livingstone for his support and engagement throughout this process.

The report has been presented to the Honorary Officers and Board of Management. The Honorary Officers have accepted the recommendations that we have made, and have begun to put together a plan of action to begin there implementation.

Printed copies of the report are available from the synagogue office and feedback or comments can be submitted via the website.

Neil Levinson
Chairman - HGSS Community Development Review

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