Montefiore Synagogue, Neoclassical synagogue in Ramsgate, England
The Montefiore Synagogue features a painted stucco exterior and interior marble facings, designed by architect David Alfred Mocatta in 1833.
Sir Moses Montefiore commissioned the synagogue after purchasing East Cliff Lodge in 1831, establishing it as his private Orthodox Jewish place of worship.
The synagogue services followed the traditions of Bevis Marks, with specific requirements for Hebrew announcements of mitzvot and Friday night Kiddush recitations.
Visitors can arrange tours by contacting ramsgate@montefioreendowment.org.uk at least three working days in advance, with winter hours from 9:30 to 15:00.
The structure includes a clock on its facade with the inscription 'Time flies, virtue alone remains,' making it the only English synagogue with this feature.
Location: Ramsgate
Inception: 1833
Architects: David Alfred Mocatta
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 51.34060,1.42778
Latest update: March 22, 2025 10:27
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