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EHC, Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation is a welcoming orthodox Jewish community in the heart of Edinburgh It is a unique design and is now Grade B listed.

The Edinburgh Hebrew Congragation Shul building dates from 1932 and was designed by the distinguished Scottish architect James Miller towards the end of his career. The interior was remodelled in 1980 creating a communal hall on the ground floor and retaining the sanctuary in the upper floor. The interior was extensively renovated again in the period 2003/4, with the aid of a grant from the Nation

al Heritage Memorial Fund, a bequest from the Late Betty Franklin, and substantial donations by Mr & Mrs Edward Green and Mrs Enid Oppenheim Sandelson. In 2012, the old Beit Hamidrash, along with the former Brides Room, classroom and hallway, was remodelled and refurbished to create a comfortable and spacious area for both men and women, and has become a warm, bright and inviting smaller synagogue where services are enjoyed on a cold winter Shabbat, on Friday nights, Sunday mornings and through the week when daily services for yahrzeits are held. The Beit Hamidrash project was made possible by the generous financial support of the current and former members, many of whom have retained links with the community. At the rear of the building is a mikveh which was refurbished in 2003 with a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and serves the whole of the East of Scotland. We are fortunate to have some wonderful stained glass windows including six by William Wilson, OBE, RSA, widely regarded as the most distinguished Scottish stained glass window artist of the post – war generation. We also have paintings by our former member Samuel Robin Spark which he generously gifted to the community shortly before his death.

03/08/2026

Back by popular demand… Edinburgh’s Pop Up Kosher Diner! Please book your table in advance: www.ehcong.com/diner26

26/07/2026

We’re excited to announce the Seven Species Harvest Festival on 30 August 11-4! Keep your eyes peeled for further information on artists and the Seven Species menu 👀

Pre-Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/3mubukkc

And big thanks to our sponsors Shayna Scottishjewish Youthalliance and Jewish Council of Scotland - JCoS !

21/06/2026

Support and solidarity from Edinburgh’s Jewish community to Broomhouse Mosque following Friday night’s horrific attack.

01/04/2026

Happy Passover to all from EHC! Good luck for Seder night 1 and 2!

03/03/2026

Wishing everyone a happy Purim from EHC! Make sure to boo Haman!!!

26/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who has already donated to the EHC Chaplaincy Appeal 2026 - we are extremely grateful! If you haven’t yet donated, still time to do so ! Jewish students are having a tough time, but Edinburgh and Scotland have benefited enormously from our Jewish chaplains, Rabbi Eliron and Ayala Shabo and we hope you will support this appeal. It is a matched fundraiser which ends today. More information and to donate in the link below:

30/11/2025

Introducing our next artist for the Hanukkah Market: Eilidh Connolly-Recht!

Eilidh is an Edinburgh based artist creating bespoke crochet Judaica. She will have a table dedicated to new crochet Judaica designed specially for Hanukkah!

Entry for Scotland’s first Hanukkah Market is £5 for adults, free for students, children, unemployed. Please RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/2s4sh8z7

28/11/2025

Introducing another artist for our Hanukkah Market: Melanie Goldberg! Melanie loves experimenting with different mediums and began painting pots to bring together her passion for both art and nature. She will be selling a unique variety of nature and Jewish themed designs— don’t miss out!
7 December, 11-2pm.

Please RSVP here: Https://tinyurl.com/2s4sh8z7

Address

Synagogue Chambers, 4 Salisbury Road
Edinburgh
EH165AB

Website

http://www.ehcong.com/

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