Synagogues
Dayenu provides the following general information on Synagogues attended by our members in the Sydney area for information only.
Sydney's LGBTQ+ friendly Synagogues
- Eastern Suburbs:
- Emanuel Synagogue
Woollahra is a pluralist Progressive/Conservative congregation. Emanuel Synagogue is
exceptionally welcoming of LGBTQ+ 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 marriage of sample sex couples, to formal education and discussion evenings on issues of concern to the Gay and Lesbian community. The synagogue is located at 7 Ocean Street, Woollahra, close to Oxford St.
- Emanuel Synagogue
Woollahra is a pluralist Progressive/Conservative congregation. Emanuel Synagogue is
exceptionally welcoming of LGBTQ+ Jews, and is committed to equality and freedom from discrimination for all people.
- Inner-Western Suburbs:
- Newtown Synagogue is an Orthodox congregation equally welcoming gays and lesbians. Set in a beautiful historic building at 20 Georgina Street, 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 at 28 Chatswood Avenue, Chatswood, a comfortable walk
from the train station.
For more information, please telephone: +61 2 9419 7011.
- North Shore Temple
Emanuel is a gay-friendly Progressive congregation located at 28 Chatswood Avenue, Chatswood, a comfortable walk
from the train station.
- CBD:
- The Great Synagogue Phone: +61 2 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.
Other Synagogues around Sydney
- East:
- Coogee Synagogue. Phone: +61 2 9315 8291
- The Central Synagogue. Bondi Junction. Phone: + 61 2 9355 4000
- Maroubra Synagogue. Phone: +61 2 9344 6095
- South Head Synagogue. Rose Bay. Phone: +61 2 9371 7300
Sydney Eruv:
If you have any questions, or would like to be put in touch with Dayenu members who attend services and events at these Synagogues, please email us at info@dayenu.org.au. Dayenu does not necessarily have any formal associations with these Synagogues nor guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.