Jewish Ireland

Synagogues:
DUBLIN – has both an Orthodox and a Progressive Synagogue
BELFAST – has an Orthodox synagogue and an emerging Progressive community

There are a number of other independent Jewish communities dotted around the Republic of Ireland.

 

 Jewish Community in Dublin   Dublin Jewish Progressive Congregation 

CORK JEWISH COMMUNITY
Described as “predominantly Liberal and Reform flavour”.
Serving Jewish people in Cork, Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford, our community is a broad mix of Jews living, working, studying or visiting in the Munster province of South-West Ireland.
www.corkjewishcommunity.ie
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/corkjewishcommunityireland
new email address info@corkjewishcommunity.ie
Cork Jewish Community holds regular Friday night services on Zoom (every second Friday) and online events to celebrate the major and minor festivals. Talks and cultural activities are currently being planned for the autumn. Cork Jewish Community welcomes new members from all Jewish denominations.

THE LIMERICK-SHANNON AREA KEHILLA (MID-WEST/NORTH MUNSTER)   

Is a progressive, chavura-style Jewish community from across the North Munster region. The community celebrates Shabbat and Jewish holidays, and shares news about cultural events of Jewish community interest at the crossroads of Counties Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary. The community’s reach extends across the Lough Derg / Lower Shannon / Midwest region, as well as parts of Co. Galway. Via community members, the group liaises with other Jewish groups on the island, including the Cork, Galway, Belfast, and All-Ireland groups.

Gatherings have included celebrations in each other’s homes for Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Hanukah, Tu B’Shvat, Purim, Pesach, and Tisha b’Av. Recently, the community has begun gathering for High Holy Day services and observing Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at the University of Limerick. In addition to supporting individuals and Jewish & interfaith families in the area, the Kehilla also connect with University of Limerick students and staff.

The Kehilla is happy to welcome visitors long- and short-term into the community. If you would like to find out more about the community and its events, please contact them at: shannonareajc@gmail.com

Northern Ireland

The Jewish community is amongst Northern Ireland’s oldest ethnic and religious minorities and has thrived over four or five generations. If today its numbers have declined, the Jewish community continues to play a significant role in the religious and cultural life of the province.
Belfast Jewish Community

A new Progressive community is also emerging in Belfast, Belfast Progressive Link NI.

 

Places of Jewish interest in Northern Ireland include the Jaffe fountain at the Victoria Centre mentioned above, the birthplace of Chaim Herzog on Cliftonpark Avenue (which is marked by a blue plaque) and the older of the two Jewish cemeteries, which is a separate plot located at the City Cemetery in west Belfast and which has been renovated in recent years. A portrait of Sir Otto Jaffe in mayoral garb is on display at Belfast City hall and the former business premises of Jaffe Brothers is today Ten Square Hotel at the back of City Hall. Visits to the synagogue are welcome and can be organised by contacting the community.

The Irish Jewish Museum
Situated in the former Beth Hamedrash Hagodel Synagogue, 3/4 Walworth Road, off Victoria Street, Dublin 8

It is maintained voluntarily and the exhibits range from old Irish Jewish artifacts to a mock-Jewish kitchen. Upstairs is a model of a typical Irish synagogue. This was actually a synagogue up until the 1970’s when the Jewish population in Dublin depleted.

The museum is open to the public and is available for group visits.
Telephone: 353-1-453 1797
 Jewish Museum Ireland »