Future Events
TALK BY GERALD TRIPP
On Thursday 19th February 2026, Gerald Tripp will be giving a talk on: "The Montefiore Estate and Surrounding Land".
Sir Moses Montefiore acquired East Cliff Lodge in May 1831. The estate was in a rural area bordering the cliff tops on the border between the parishes of St. Laurence and St. Peter's. The nearest villages were Hereson towards the southwest and Dumpton to the northwest. This talk will look at the history of East Cliff Lodge itself and the changes in ownership and use of land surrounding the estate.
7.00pm, at the San Clu Hotel, formerly the Comfort Inn.
Price £5. RMH Members Free
TALK BY ROSALIND BINKS
In November 2025, Rosalind Binks gave a talk on: "Sir Moses Montefiore – From Broker to Benefactor".
Guided visits to the Synagogue
Please note that the Synagogue is not open on Saturdays and Jewish holy days. 3 workings days notice is required for visits and there is a suggested donation of £4 per person payable to the Synagogue maintenance box.
Please contact Benedict Kelly, email: ramsgate@montefioreendowment.org.uk
MONTEFIORE DAY CONCERT 2025
At the Montefiore day concert in June 2025, Benjamin Wolf, Eliot Alderman, Yoav Oved and Benjamin Seifert presented a programme featuring the works of Jewish Italian composers.
TALK BY RABBI GOLSTEIN
In April 2025, Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein gave an illustrated talk on Rev. Herman Shandel’s photographs.
