Special acts of worship in Anglo-Jewry 1700-1970*
Journal: Jewish historical studies
Year: 2022

The significance of special acts of worship for understandings of the history of the British churches is increasingly recognized, following the publication of the findings of the Durham State Prayers project. 1 But special religious days, services, or prayers to mark important public events, celebrations, or commemorations were not confined to the Christian churches: they were also appointed by leaders of the British Jewish communities. Many of these Jewish special acts of worship were for the s