Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation

The Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation is a synagogue in Lansdowne, Bournemouth, England.

Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation
Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation
Religion
AffiliationJudaism
RiteOrthodox Judaism
Location
LocationBournemouth, Dorset, England
Architecture
TypeSynagogue
StyleArt Nouveau, Moorish Revival
Completed1911
Website
http://www.bhcshul.co.uk/

History

The congregation was formed in 1905.[1] Albert Samuel, brother of Herbert Samuel, laid the cornerstone[2] of the current synagogue, which was built in 1911.

Architecture

The curvaceous roof line and window shape reveal what would have been a very contemporary Art Nouveau take on the Moorish Revival style that was extremely popular for synagogues.[1] The squat tower with its square dome and "attractive interlocking window arcade" mark the original entrance. The horseshoe-arched windows to the left are also part of the original facade. The new entrance, to the right of the tower, and barrel-vaulted interior with a ladies' gallery is the result of a 1957–62 expansion.[1] The Torah Ark, also dating from the 1960s, is a mosaic design by craftsmen from Florence intended to echo the Temple of Solomon by featuring the Biblical columns Boaz and Jachin.[1]

References
  1. Kadish, Sharman. Jewish Heritage in England: An Architectural Guide, English Heritage, 2006, pp. 80–81
  2. A Brief History of the Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation
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