Birmingham Central Synagogue
Inspirational, open and giving. Much more than just a place to pray.

  • Shomrei Shabbat hospitality for students and visitors
  • Central Deli - The only exclusive kosher shop in the Midlands
  • Unique concert programme with our classically trained Rabbi
  • First choice venue for Birmingham's Jewish Students
  • Modern building with shul, Beth Hamedresh and community centre
  • The West Midlands' only Mikvah on-site
  • Situated in leafy, affordable, Edgbaston - 1 mile from the city
  • Conference Centre offering kosher facilities up to 200 delegates

Kol Nidre appeal

Our annual Kol Nidre appeal is on-line this year - please support those less fortunate and the local community by making a donation today.

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Service Times

Friday night and Shabbat services must be booked in advance – priority goes to members of Central but others may apply:

Click here to book for a Friday night service.
Click here to book for a Shabbat morning service.

All other services are open to everyone and you do not need to book in advance.

w/c 27th SeptemberShacharitMinchahMa'ariv
SUNDAYNo service1:30pmSee Yom Kippur timetable
MONDAY See Yom Kippur timetableSee Yom Kippur timetableSee Yom Kippur timetable
TUESDAYNo service6:30pmAfter Minchah
WEDNESDAYNo service6:30pmAfter Minchah
THURSDAY7:30am6:30pmAfter Minchah
FRIDAYNo service6:25pm & Shabbat & Yom Tov beginsAfter Minchah
SHABBATSee Succot timetableSee Succot timetableSee Succot timetable

Make A Donation

Please consider donating to support our ongoing work. Every donation goes into Birmingham Central Synagogue towards providing services to our members, visitors, students and the wider community. You can make a donation by clicking below. If you would like a donation earmarked for a specific purpose, do let us know. Thank you.

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It’s time to Join the United Synagogue

Central shul has been a full constituent member of the United Synagogue since January 2017.

Now is a great time to join us. The United Synagogue is the largest Orthodox Synagogal movement in Europe, made up of over 60 communities. Joining Birmingham Central United Synagogue means you get all the flexibility of being able to move between any US community without losing any membership rights or benefits. The US Burial Scheme is open to all members of Central as an optional alternative to any local provision.

For more details call the shul office on 0121 440 4044 or click here to find out more and download our application form.

Succot @ Central

This weekend we celebrate the festival of Succot – full details of timings of services can be found here.

Bookings are now open for Succot, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah services.

Please click here to book a seat (closing date Tuesday 29th September for Succot and Tuesday 6th October for Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah)

Upcoming Events

Succot

October 3, 2020 – October 4, 2020

Shabbat & Yom Tov Times

Download Shabbat times for 2020/2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and our community

As part of the United Synagogue, we are following guidance from head office where a team of people are constantly reviewing the current situation and advising us what measures we need to take as a shul and community centre.

Latest United Synagogue updates