The Harrogate Hebrew Congregation was established in 1918 and a synagogue was opened on its present site in 1925.
The current building was erected in 1968 and can accommodate about 200.
It has always functioned in the Orthodox tradition under the auspices of the Chief Rabbi but as an independent body.
The congregants have traditionally been active in the wider community having had a Mayor, several councillors and many members who have held other positions involved in local affairs.
The community has an active WIZO group.
Harrogate Hebrew Congregation
St. Mary's Walk,
Harrogate
HG2 0LW
Tel: 07496 358 224
info@harrogateshul.co.uk
Current Status: Active
Date Formed: 1918
Ritual: Ashkenazi Orthodox
Dear Wendy Jordan,
I could tell you about Agnes’s brother Theodore’s descendants in Australia! But not exactly what you are looking for. Interesting and sad to hear about Agnes’s son Peter.
Regards, Jennifer Hunt
Looking for relatives of Mary Agnes Schiendorfer in relation to her son Peter Theodore Thompson Father Frederick Thompson. Peter was a pilot in the second world war and was killed in an aircrash in France. A book is hoping to be produced telling the story of the 5 airmen who died. Looking for any information however little it may be. I have created a detailed family history of the Schiendorfers but need living relatives to come forward who we know are still living in the Harrogate area.
Dear sir,
My maiden name is Katseph and I was born and raised in Harrogate. My parents, Shirley and David Katseph were members of the Harrogate Hebrew Congregation from 1961-1982 when as a family we made Aliyah to Israel. I am interested to hear about the jewish community in Harrogate as it was a small but tight-knit community when I was growing up. I went to “cheder” every sunday and have fond memories of shabatot and chagim in the community.
With regards,
Hilary Yom-Tov
Dear Mr Morris
I came to Shul on yomtov this week and we were discussing a country membership and I wondered if you could tell me more about this.
Many thanks
regards
Wendy Sanderson