| Edinburgh Synagogue | |
|---|---|
 The Edinburgh Synagogue, in 2012 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue |
| Ownership | Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation |
| Leadership | Rabbi David Rose |
| Status | Active |
| Notable artworks | Stained-glass windows by William Wilson |
| Location | |
| Location | 4 Salisbury Road, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Country | United Kingdom |
  Location in Scotland | |
| Geographic coordinates | 55°56′18″N 3°10′28″W / 55.93822792856555°N 3.1745465796842764°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | James Miller (1932) |
| Type | Synagogue architecture |
| Style | Byzantine Revival |
| Date established | 1816 (as a congregation) |
| Groundbreaking |
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| Construction cost | £20,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 1,000 worshipers |
| Dome(s) | One |
| Materials | Red brick |
| Website | |
| ehcong | |
Listed Building – Category B | |
| Official name | 4 SALISBURY ROAD, SYNAGOGUE CHAMBERS INCLUDING GATEPIERS AND BOUNDARY WALLS |
| Type | Listed Building |
| Designated | 29 March 1996 |
| Reference no. | LB43172 |
The Edinburgh Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 4 Salisbury Road in the Newington area of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the United Kingdom. Established in 1816 as the Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation, the congregation worships in the Ashkenazi rite.
The current synagogue building was opened in 1932, replacing a converted chapel on Graham Street which had served as the synagogue since 1898.[1]
The Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation is a mainstream Orthodox congregation under the auspices of the Chief Rabbi of the United Synagogue.[2] David Rose has served as rabbi since 2003.[3]
- ^ "Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation". JCR-UK. 7 May 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ^ "Edinburgh Jewish Community: Home". Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation. 24 June 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2023.[self-published source?]
- ^ "Rabbi Rose". Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2022.[self-published source?]