Welcome to The Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre

Discover Scotland’s Jewish history

The Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre is based in Garnethill Synagogue, the first purpose-built synagogue in Scotland and a beautiful Category A listed building in the heart of Glasgow. Our displays show the development and contribution of the Jewish community to Scotland over the past 200 years, and the Scottish Holocaust-era Study Centre provides an opportunity to explore this critical time period in more depth.

Opened in 1879, Garnethill Synagogue is a stunning example of high Victorian architecture. It still has an active congregation and is also the home of the Scottish Jewish Archives Centre. You can visit by booking to join one of our weekly guided tours. We also run a varied programme of events, and welcome school visits.

“Come with open eyes! Learn about the contribution the Jewish community have made to Glasgow and Scotland.”

Trevor Schuster-Davis –
Congregation member & visitor guide

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Events Calendar

Scottish Holocaust-era Study Centre

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LATEST NEWS

Garnethill Synagogue on BBC Radio & TV

Garnethill Synagogue on BBC Radio & TV

A recent BBC Radio 3 programme included the music of Isaac Hirshow, cantor of Garnethill Synagogue from 1925-1956.  Hirshow was introduced by academic Phil Alexander, with an interview recorded in Garnethill and the inclusion of two pieces of music, 'Shlof mayn kind'...

Job Opportunity: Freelance Assistant Learning Officer

Job Opportunity: Freelance Assistant Learning Officer

We are growing our team at the Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre! We have a vacancy for a fixed-term, freelance Assistant Learning Officer to help with our popular school visit service. Our school visits support studies of Jewish history, culture, immigration and the...

Busy Weekend for Glasgow Doors Open Day Festival

Busy Weekend for Glasgow Doors Open Day Festival

The Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre participated in the annual Glasgow Doors Open Day festival, which ran from 12th to 18th September 2022. This year, in addition to the usual open building event on the Sunday, the SJHC ran a Guided Walk of the Garnethill Refugee...

Glasgow Doors Open Festival – This weekend!

Glasgow Doors Open Festival – This weekend!

We are looking forward to taking part in the Festival with a Guided Walk of the Garnethill Refugee Trail on Friday 16th September, and Building Open Day on Sunday 18th September. Both events are now fully booked.

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