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Exeter Hebrew Congregation is a welcoming, non-denominational small Jewish community serving members in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, and beyond.
We are Britain's third oldest active synagogue, our small but beautiful building in central Exeter was built in 1763. Our community today remains small, but vibrant and active.
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We hold weekly services (including monthly family services), regular community meals, and celebrate all the major Jewish holidays. Read on to find out what's on at Exeter Synagogue...
About
SHABBAT IN EXETER
We hold regular Shabbat services at the synagogue and warmly welcome members and Jewish visitors to join us, either in person or online.
Friday Night ServicesHeld every Friday evening at 6:15pm at the synagogue. These are regularly followed by a community meal.
Shabbat Morning Services
Held every Saturday morning at 10:30am at the synagogue. Services are often followed by a relaxed community bring-and-share lunch. Details of who is leading and the style of service can be found on our What’s On page.
All Shabbat services are broadcast live on Zoom for those who prefer to join remotely.
In addition to Shabbat, Ma’ariv services take place on Zoom from Monday to Thursday evenings at 6:15pm. For upcoming services and events, please see the What’s On page.
If you are member of another congregation and are visiting the area, please feel free to attend our services. We ask that you contact us about a week in advance so that we know you are coming.
OUR SERVICES
We hold services on most Shabbatot and for the majority of Jewish festivals.
Exeter Synagogue is not affiliated to any particular movement. Our services span a range of traditions, including Liberal, Reform and Masorti, and occasionally Orthodox.
We welcome visiting rabbis and service leaders from across the denominations. As a result, services vary in style: some include more English, others are largely or entirely in Hebrew; some are more spoken, others more musical; and melodies may be traditional or modern.
We aim to make services as accessible as possible, whatever your Jewish background or experience. Most services are available on Zoom, and some are held online only. If you would like to attend a service, either in person or online, or need access to our Zoom link, please get in touch.
All in-person services and events are supported by professional security provided by Tiger Security SW. by Tiger Security SW.
Jewish Festivals
We celebrate the major Jewish festivals together as a community, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Purim, Pesach and Shavuot.
Festival services and events vary from year to year, so please check the What’s On page for full details.
Community Meals
Food and community go hand in hand in Exeter.
We regularly share:
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A Shabbat morning bring-and-share lunch (vegetarian and kosher fish)
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A Friday night dinner, most weeks
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To find out what is coming up, see our weekly newsletter or Contact Us.
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