Welcome to Plymouth Synagogue

Welcome to Plymouth Synagogue

The oldest Ashkenazi Synagogue in the

English-speaking world that is still in regular use. 

We were granted our lease in 1762 although regular services were held from around 1745 in people's homes and then in rented rooms.

Plymouth Hebrew Congregation hold services for Shabbat:

every Shabbat evening and morning plus all festivals.

every Friday evening at 6 pm

every Saturday morning at 10 am.

 Take a look inside to see the history of our Synagogue and Community. Follow this link for a virtual tour http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkDzxGByOdo

The code for the cemetery can be obtained from the Caretaker Jerry Sibley. The numbers are under a little cover. When you have set the combination press the hasp into the lock and it will spring open. The Caretaker's details are under the Services tab. 

 WOULD CLAIRE MORLAND PLEASE SEND ME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AGAIN. I HAVE REPLIED 3 TIMES TO YOUR EMAIL AT THE ADDRESS YOU GAVE ME AND IT HAS BEEN RETURNED AS DELIVERY FAILED.

ANNA KELLY

 

 

School Visits

 Educational Visits to Plymouth Synagogue. 

Please would any of the following - R. E. students, teachers, schools, educational establishments, study groups, and/or instructors who wish to visit Plymouth Synagogue contact :

Plymouth Centre for Faiths and Cultural Diversity who handle our bookings on Tel: 01752 254438 or visit their web site at  http://www.pcfcd.co.uk/

  In Memoriam

 We would like to sincerely thank Keith and Rita White for sponsoring the development of this site in memory of Michael and Fay Spiers.

Contact

 Researchers of their Jewish family history in the South West:

 

I'm sorry I do not have time to research for the many people who want to find out about their ancestors.  I am a 72 year old unpaid secretary for the committee of the Congregation.  That is why I have put the links below to help you find out more info if possible.

Here is a link to Rabbi Susser's Archives of Jewry in the South West
Click here

 
Another link:
 
You could try Plymouth and West Devon Record Office Archives and records Click here
The list of those buried in Gifford Place are too numerous to display here but for details of file phone Anna Kelly on numbers on contact page.

 

Service Times



Erev Shabbat and Festivals   6:00 PM
 
Shabbat Shacharit and Festivals   10:00 AM
There is always Kiddush with refreshments in the Vestry after the service. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                         

   Note:  More photos of Synagogue interior are under Building Tab (found at top of Home page).

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