Historic churches · Central Scotland
Edinburgh Synagogue
Edinburgh Synagogue — a synagogue in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Edinburgh Synagogue is a synagogue located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
Edinburgh Synagogue is a Jewish place of worship located in central Scotland. It serves the local Jewish community and is notable for its architectural significance.
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Background
History
The Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation, the city's first synagogue, was established in 1817 at Richmond Court for a congregation of 20 families. In 1868, the congregation moved to larger accommodation at Ross House, Park Place. before moving again in 1898 to Graham Street. Between 1881 and 1914, immigrants arrived in large numbers to Edinburgh. They brought different religious traditions with them. As a result, other congregations began to form. However, a majority of the migrant population came from the Pale of Settlement in Eastern Europe. In 1890, the Eastern European migrants established Edinburgh New Hebrew Congregation in Richmond Court. It was eventually moved to Roxburgh Place in 1916.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9381, -3.1750
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH16 5AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South
- Phone
- +44 131 667 3144
- Established
- 1816
- Official site
- www.ehcong.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q16920394 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Edinburgh Synagogue (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Edinburgh Synagogue?
- Edinburgh Synagogue is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH16 5AB).
- When was Edinburgh Synagogue built?
- Built or established in 1816.
- Who owns Edinburgh Synagogue?
- Edinburgh Synagogue is owned by | leadership = Rabbi David Rose.
- Is Edinburgh Synagogue free to visit?
- Yes, Edinburgh Synagogue is free to enter.
- How do I get to Edinburgh Synagogue?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH16 5AB. It sits within the Edinburgh South parliamentary constituency.