Harrow's Mosaic Reform community marked the 70th anniversary of VE Day with a themed Shabbat morning service led by Rabbi Kathleen de Magtige-Middleton. The congregation was joined by members of Mosaic Liberal (Harrow and Wembley Progressive) and their minister, Rabbi Frank Dabba Smith, for a programme including contributions from RAF veteran Dennis Goodman and six other community members who lived through the war years. It concluded with the singing of Adon Olam to the tune of The White Cliffs of Dover and the cutting of a commemorative cake.
Union Jacks and bunting were well to the fore at the subsequent "street party" lunch, which was followed by live music and dancing.
Guests also browsed an exhibition of wartime memories, including letters, photographs, ration books, identity cards, medals and a well preserved gas mask.
The exhibition remains on view until Sunday when Mosaic - a community involving three strands of Judaism - celebrates its first birthday and holds its inaugural AGM.
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