Historic churches · Central Scotland
Giffnock Synagogue
In or near Carmunnock.
Giffnock Synagogue — a synagogue in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Giffnock · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Giffnock 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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Official information
Giffnock Newton Mearns Synagogue is Scotland's largest Jewish congregation, serving as a hub for worship, learning, and community connection. It offers daily services, educational events, and a range of resources to support Jewish life in the area.
Place summary
Giffnock Synagogue is a Jewish place of worship located in central Scotland. It serves the local Jewish community and is notable for its architectural significance within the region.
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Background
History
The Giffnock Newlands Hebrew Congregation was founded in the early 1930s, meeting initially in the Girl Guides Hall and later in the Giffnock Police Court House, until the first synagogue, in May Terrace, was established in 1938. This building was expanded in the 1950s and used until a new expanded synagogue, on Maryville Avenue, was completed in 1968. The Newton Mearns & District Hebrew Congregation was founded in 1954 and worshipped initially at Berkeley, Edgehill and then Beech Avenue, Newton Mearns, before completing the Newton Mearns Synagogue at 14 Larchfield Court in 1977. Giffnock Shul is a provincial synagogue and, as an affiliate member of the United Synagogue organization of…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8040, -4.2950
- District
- East Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- G46 6JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Renfrewshire
- Established
- 2021
- Nearest railway station
- Giffnock — 0.1 km
- Official site
- giffnockshul.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5559896 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Giffnock Newton Mearns Synagogue (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Giffnock Synagogue?
- Giffnock Synagogue is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G46 6JG).
- What is Giffnock Synagogue?
- Giffnock Synagogue — a synagogue in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Giffnock Synagogue?
- The nearest railway station is Giffnock, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode G46 6JG.
- When was Giffnock Synagogue built?
- Built or established in 2021.
- Who owns Giffnock Synagogue?
- Giffnock Synagogue is owned by | leadership = Rabbi Moshe Rubin.
- Is Giffnock Synagogue free to visit?
- Yes, Giffnock Synagogue is free to enter.
- How do I get to Giffnock Synagogue?
- The nearest railway station is Giffnock, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G46 6JG.