Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Aberdeen Synagogue
In or near Kingswells.
Aberdeen Synagogue — a synagogue in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen · 0.3 km
- Free entry
About
Aberdeen Synagogue is a synagogue located in scotland-highlands, 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
Aberdeen Synagogue is a Jewish place of worship located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for being the oldest synagogue in Scotland. The building serves as an important cultural and historical site for the Jewish community in the region.
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Background
History
Several Jews were awarded medical degrees from Aberdeen in the 18th century, but they did not live in Aberdeen (the degrees were awarded in absentia). Jews were living in Aberdeen by the late 19th century. The Aberdeen Hebrew Congregation was founded in 1893, and initially worshipped in a flat on 34 Marischal Street. In July 1944, Aberdeen Town Council denied a planning application from the congregation to convert a residence on Dee Street into a synagogue and community centre. The decision was overturned following an appeal in September 1944 and the synagogue opened on 6 June 1945, with the consecration service held by the rabbi Kopul Rosen. In 2016 Aberdeen Hebrew Congregation was…
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- Coordinates
- 57.1423, -2.1032
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB11 6DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen South
- Phone
- +44 7810 024 456
- Established
- 1893
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.aberdeenhebrew.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q16148233 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aberdeen Synagogue and Jewish Community Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aberdeen Synagogue?
- Aberdeen Synagogue is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB11 6DS).
- What is Aberdeen Synagogue?
- Aberdeen Synagogue — a synagogue in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aberdeen Synagogue?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB11 6DS.
- When was Aberdeen Synagogue built?
- Built or established in 1893.
- Who owns Aberdeen Synagogue?
- Aberdeen Synagogue is owned by | leadership = Lay-led.
- Is Aberdeen Synagogue free to visit?
- Yes, Aberdeen Synagogue is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aberdeen Synagogue?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB11 6DS.