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Historic Brighton shul on the way to becoming Jewish cultural centre
Middle Street Synagogue has not been used for regular services for 20 years
March 25, 2025 13:52
Middle Street Synagogue has not been used for regular services for 20 years
March 25, 2025 13:52Middle Street Synagogue in Brighton is one step closer to being repurposed as a Jewish cultural centre, it has been announced.
The news comes after the board of the Brighton & Hove Hebrew Congregation (BHHC) commissioned the Foundation for Jewish Heritage to carry out an assessment of the Grade II listed building and its future potential.
The report recommended using the building, which was built in 1875 and closed for services 20 years ago, as a Jewish cultural centre, which would both revitalise the space and also provide the city with a major new facility.
Susan Conway, chairman of the congregation, which is now housed at the Brighton & Hove Jewish Community Centre, said: “We are delighted that the Foundation has reached the point at which we can see a realistic prospect of our precious Middle Street Synagogue being put to good use for the benefit of the wider community, whilst at the same time being retained for occasional services, including weddings.”
