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By BBC Essex "A Sense of Place" Producer Anton Jarvis. Recorded May, 2002

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They explain what sense they have about being part of that faith and culture in Southend.

Fay Sober strictly observes her faith and because she always covers her head some people think she’s a nun.

Jewish people often seek her advice in how they should follow Judaism. She described how she feels about Israel and about her son’s death whilst serving with the Israeli army.

Otto Deutsch came to Southend in 1972 and doesn’t want to live anywhere else. Otto’s parents and sister were killed by the Nazis in the Second World War but as a tour guide he takes people to Austria, where he was born, despite the painful memories. On his travels he never misses an opportunity to tell people about his beloved Southend.

Sybil Greenstein gives talks to schools and shows pupils around the Finchley Road synagogue in Westcliff where she explains Judaism with great energy and enthusiasm.

She and her husband were the last couple to be married in the old Alexandra Road synagogue which is now closed.

A Sense of Place part five – "Shalom" was broadcasted on BBC Essex 103.5 or 95.3 FM and 765, 1530 and 729 MW on Sunday 26th May and on Friday 31st May.