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| Bournemouth Community Hebrew Congregation | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The east face of the Bournemouth Community Hebrew Congregation's current synagogue building | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Rite | Orthodox Judaism |
| Leadership | Rabbi Adrian Jesner |
| Location | |
| Location | Wootton Gardens, Lansdowne, Bournemouth, Dorset, England |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Synagogue |
| Style | Art Nouveau, Moorish Revival |
| Completed | 1911 |
Invalid designation | |
| Type | Grade II listed building |
| Designated | 2019 |
| Website | |
| https://www.bhcshul.co.uk/ | |
The Bournemouth Community Hebrew Congregation is an Orthodox synagogue in Lansdowne, Bournemouth, England. Its Rabbi is Adrian Jesner.
History edit
The congregation was formed in 1905.[1] Albert Samuel, brother of Liberal politician Herbert Samuel, laid the cornerstone[2] of the current synagogue, which was built in 1911.
In 2019, the synagogue was made a Grade II listed building.
Architecture edit
The curvilinear roof line and window shape reveal what would have been a very contemporary Art Nouveau take on the Moorish Revival style that was extremely popular for synagogues.[1] The squat tower with its square dome and "attractive interlocking window arcade" mark the original entrance. The horseshoe-arched windows to the left are also part of the original facade.
The new entrance, to the right of the tower, and barrel-vaulted interior with a ladies' gallery is the result of a 1957–62 expansion.[1] The Torah Ark, also dating from the 1960s, is a mosaic design by craftsmen from Florence intended to echo the Temple of Solomon by featuring the Biblical columns Boaz and Jachin.[1]
Future plans edit
The synagogue announced in early 2023 that it plans to sell its current building and move to smaller premises.[3][4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d Kadish, Sharman. Jewish Heritage in England: An Architectural Guide, English Heritage, 2006, pp. 80–81
- ^ "A Brief History of the Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation". www.oldsynagogues.org. 13 March 2003. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ Ben-David, Daniel (2 February 2023). "Bournemouth synagogue is selling up after over a century in its building". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ^ "Synagogue in Bournemouth set for sale as congregation search for new premises". Bournemouth Echo. 6 February 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
External links edit
- Official website
- Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation on Jewish Communities and Records – UK (hosted by jewishgen.org).