About

Birmingham Central Synagogue

A warm and welcoming provincial community atmosphere exists at Birmingham Central Synagogue, just a short distance from the city centre. We welcome visitors from out of town and we are happy to arrange hospitality and Shabbat/Yom Tov meals. Please let us know your requirements by contacting us in advance.

History

The Birmingham Jewish Ashkenazi Orthodox community was established in a private house in Belgrave Road in 1883 before moving to Wrottesley Street in 1900 and then to Bristol Street in 1928, taking over a former Methodist Hall. In 1961 a small group of dedicated, hard-working individuals acquired the large plot of land in Edgbaston and built a 700-seater Synagogue and large community function hall.

In February 2013, after several years of planning, redevelopment work started to completely refurbish the old community hall and turn it into a modern fit-for-purpose Shul, function hall, kitchen, classrooms and community lounge. In August 2013, just before Rosh Hashanah, we moved into the new complex – Birmingham Central Synagogue and Community Centre.

An active community

Whilst the formal services are a perfect mix of traditional yet modern practice, Birmingham Central Synagogue is so much more than just a place for Jewish people to pray. The membership spans a wide range of ages and aims to cater for them all.

Learning sessions for a variety of ages and abilities are offered including Shiurim on Gemarah, Chumash Rashi and Nach talks on topical subjects, and, of course, a short daily dose of Halachah (law) at the end of all services.

Birmingham Central Synagogue is a beacon of modern orthodoxy in the West Midlands and welcomes people of all levels of observance to a warm, friendly and hospitable community.