The Great Synagogue


nameThe Great Synagogue in Sydney, Australia was designed by non-Jewish architect Thomas Rowe and consecrated in 1878.

Sporadic Jewish worship was originally led in Australia by former convict Joseph Marcus in the 1820s. In 1828, free settler Joseph Cohen commenced regular services in his house in George Street. Temporary premises were later used as their Synagogue until the Egyptian style house of worship in York Street was erected.

Built in the Byzantine style, the Great Synagogue is the Mother Congregation of Sydney Jewry and features touches of Gothic architecture and a stunning "wheel window".

Originally the synagogue was the highest building and focal point of the area; the passage of time, however, has seen it sandwiched between high commercial buildings on each side.

The interior gives, on entering, the impression of spaciousness and height with its cast iron columns, its plaster decorations to the arches and the panelled and groined ceiling. The stained glass windows and fine light pendants, originally lit by gas, are also worthy of attention.

Free tours and a short film are presented Tuesday & Thursday at noon.

Services
Open Orthodox services Friday night at 5pm and Saturday morning at 8.45am.

Getting There
The entrance to the Great Synagogue is located at 166 Castlereagh Street (nr Park Street). The nearest railway stations are Town Hall and Museum. The Great Synagogue is near Sydney Explorer stop number 14.

Contact
Phone: 02 9267 2477
Fax: 02 9264 8871
For Disabled Access Please Make Prior Arrangements.



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