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We cater for all, accommodating each Its facilities include two function halls, the and educational events throughout the
individual’s level of religious observance. largest of which, the Menorah Suite, has a year. Necessity is the mother of invention
fully equipped, supervised kosher kitchen and, since the COVID-19 pandemic, we
BHC’s extensive premises, located in the
have introduced a full, virtual programme
heart of the town, are the base for the
of events, including weekly Keep Fit for a
oldest, largest and most established
small donation, art school, shared events
section of the local community. With over
with other communities and varied social
450 members, the magnificent synagogue
and cultural activities. These unanticipated
in Wootton Gardens, dating back to 1911,
lifestyle changes presented us with an
is the beating heart and the longest
opportunity to extend our reach.
standing social and religious hub of the
Jewish community, first established as The Shul has its own Mikvah available to
early as 1905. the entire Jewish community, locals and
and can cater for almost any occasion such visitors alike.
Now affiliated to the United Synagogue as weddings, anniversaries and simchas.
BHC is a traditional English Ashkenazi Our Community Shop provides everything
We host a fortnightly “Meet ‘N’ Munch”
community. Today the site also provides you need to feed the hungriest family.
social and luncheon club, Israeli dancing,
facilities for the Sephardi congregation.
Bridge sessions, table tennis and art Read on, to learn more about all of these
BHC is always keen to foster and maintain
classes, all on a regular basis, with a great aspects of part and full-time living
active relationships with all Jewish
continuous array of planned social, cultural in Bournemouth. 3
residents and communities in the area.