Glasgow Reform Synagogue
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Glasgow Reform Synagogue is a synagogue
in Glasgow
. It is a member of the Movement for Reform Judaism
and is the only Reform synagogue in Scotland. It is based in Newton Mearns on the south side of Glasgow. The synagogue was first known as Glasgow Progressive Synagogue, then Glasgow New Synagogue before taking its current name.
has served the community since October 2003, making her the first female rabbi in Scotland.
(evening and morning) and for all the major festivals. Services are egalitarian and conducted in both Hebrew and English.
The community has been innovative in making services accessible via internet audio broadcasts.
Synagogue
A synagogue is a Jewish house of prayer. This use of the Greek term synagogue originates in the Septuagint where it sometimes translates the Hebrew word for assembly, kahal...
in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
. It is a member of the Movement for Reform Judaism
Movement for Reform Judaism
Movement for Reform Judaism is the main organizational body of the Jewish Reform community in Great Britain....
and is the only Reform synagogue in Scotland. It is based in Newton Mearns on the south side of Glasgow. The synagogue was first known as Glasgow Progressive Synagogue, then Glasgow New Synagogue before taking its current name.
Rabbi
Rabbi Nancy MorrisNancy Morris
Nancy Morris is a Reform rabbi and was appointed to Glasgow Reform Synagogue, formerly known as Glasgow New Synagogue, in October 2003, making her the first female rabbi in Scotland....
has served the community since October 2003, making her the first female rabbi in Scotland.
Services
Glasgow Reform Synagogue holds services every ShabbatShabbat
Shabbat is the seventh day of the Jewish week and a day of rest in Judaism. Shabbat is observed from a few minutes before sunset on Friday evening until a few minutes after when one would expect to be able to see three stars in the sky on Saturday night. The exact times, therefore, differ from...
(evening and morning) and for all the major festivals. Services are egalitarian and conducted in both Hebrew and English.
The community has been innovative in making services accessible via internet audio broadcasts.
External links
- Glasgow Reform Synagogue website
- The Movement for Reform Judaism
- Glasgow New Synagogue on Jewish Communities and Records - UK (hosted by jewishgen.org).