Emanuel Synagogue, Jewish synagogue in Woollahra, Sydney, Australia.
Emanuel Synagogue is a Jewish house of worship and community center in Woollahra, a suburb of Sydney. The complex contains multiple prayer halls, classrooms, and gathering spaces that serve the local Jewish community.
The synagogue was founded in 1938 as the Congregation of the Temple Emanuel with support from General Paul Cullen. It grew to become a central institution for Sydney's Jewish community.
The synagogue brings together three streams of Judaism - Progressive, Masorti, and Renewal - each with its own prayer hall and approach to worship. Walking through the building, you notice how these different expressions of faith coexist in the same community space.
The synagogue holds regular prayer services, educational programs, and religious ceremonies throughout the week. It helps to check ahead about which activities are scheduled on the days you plan to visit.
In 2018, this institution hosted Australia's first same-gender marriage ceremony conducted by a Jewish organization. This milestone reflected the forward-thinking values of the community.
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