Synagogues

Dayenu provides the following general information on Synagogues attended by our members in the Sydney area for information only. The links below will open in a separate tab/window.

GLBT-friendly

• Eastern Suburbs:
  • Emanuel Synagogue Woollahra is a pluralist Progressive/Conservative congregation. Emanuel Synagogue is exceptionally welcoming of gay and lesbian Jews, and is committed to equality and freedom from discrimination for all people.
    Their commitment to gay and lesbian congregants ranges from the hosting of the Shabbat Mardi Gras dinner, to the recognition of the status of gay and lesbian relationships through the provision of Family memberships, to formal education and discussion evenings on issues of concern to the Gay and Lesbian community.
    The Rabbis and Cantor of Emanuel Synagogue under the auspices of the Rabbinical Moetza of the Union for Progressive Judaism are now authorised to perform commitment ceremonies for lesbian and gay couples, providing both partners are Jewish.
    The synagogue is located at 7 Ocean St Woollahra, close to Oxford St. For more information please telephone 02 9328 7833 or visit their website.
    Senior Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins; Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio
• Inner-Western Suburbs:
  • Newtown Synagogue is an Orthodox congregation equally welcoming gays and lesbians. Set in a beautiful historic building at 20 Georgina St Newtown, this synagogue is close to the bars, shopping, and dining experience of King Street.
• North Shore:
  • North Shore Temple Emanuel is a gay-friendly Progressive congregation located in suburban Chatswood, 28 Chatswood Ave, a comfortable walk from the train station.

Other Sydney Synagogues

• City:
  • The Great Synagogue Ph 9267 2477. The mother congregation of Australian Jewry established about 1818. Synagogue consecrated 1878. Acclaimed heritage building (facing Hyde Park) with vibrant program of activities.
• East:
  • Coogee Synagogue. Ph 9315 8291
  • The Central Synagogue. Bondi Junction. Ph 9389 5622
  • Maroubra Synagogue. Ph 9344 6095
  • South Head Synagogue. Rose Bay. Ph 9371 7300

Sydney Eruv:

• http://www.sydneyeruv.org.au/
  

If you have any questions, or would like to be put in touch with Dayenu members who attend services and events at these Synagogues, email info@dayenu.org.au. Dayenu does not necessarily have any formal associations with these Synagogues nor guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.