Hobart Synagogue
태즈메이니아주
synagogue in Tasmania, Australia
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Hobart Synagogue
Welcome to Argyle Street, where we stand before one of the most significant religious and historical landmarks in the Southern Hemisphere: the Hobart Synagogue. Consecrated on July 4th, 1845, this is the oldest synagogue in…
Listen in the app2The Facade and Egyptian Revivalism
The choice of the Egyptian Revival style for the Hobart Synagogue is a subject of much scholarly interest. In the early 19th century, 'Egyptomania' swept through Europe and its colonies, following Napoleon's campaigns and the…
Listen in the app3Judah Solomon's Garden and Founding
The land upon which this synagogue stands has a remarkable story. It was once the private garden of Judah Solomon, a Jewish convict from London who arrived in the colony in 1820. …
Listen in the app4The Convict Benches: A Unique Legacy
One of the most extraordinary features of the Hobart Synagogue's interior is the presence of the so-called 'convict benches.' Located at the rear of the sanctuary, these simple, backless wooden benches were specifically…
Listen in the app5The Torah Scrolls and the Czech Legacy
Within the Holy Ark of the Hobart Synagogue lie treasures that connect this small island community to the broader, often tragic, history of global Jewry. Among the Torah scrolls is a particularly moving set known as the Czech…
Listen in the app6A Community of Two Traditions
The Hobart Synagogue is notable today not just for its history, but for its unique communal structure. Because it is the only synagogue in Hobart, it must cater to the entire Jewish population, which in the most recent census was…
Listen in the app7The Vestry and Historical Artifacts
Behind the main sanctuary lies the vestry or boardroom, a space filled with artifacts that tell the personal stories of the congregation's leaders. Here, you can see portraits of Chief Rabbis of England, reflecting the…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Hobart Synagogue, take a moment to stand in the quiet of the sanctuary or gaze back at the Egyptian facade. This building is a remarkable survivor. …
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What is Hobart Synagogue?
Hobart Synagogue is a place in 태즈메이니아주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 태즈메이니아주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -42.8799, 147.3280 |
| Last updated |
