Brighton and Hove Reform Synagogue

Reform synagogue in Hove, England

Brighton and Hove Reform Synagogue

The synagogue in 2007

Religion
Affiliation| Reform Judaism
Ecclesiastical or organisational status| Synagogue
Leadership| Rabbi Dr Andrea Zanardo
Status| Active
Location
Location| Palmeira Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, England BN3 3GE
Country| United Kingdom

Location of the synagogue in Brighton and Hove

Geographic coordinates| 50°49′46″N 0°09′46″W﻿ / ﻿50.82956°N 0.16265°W﻿ / 50.82956; -0.16265
Architecture
Architect(s)| Derek Sharp
Type| Synagogue architecture
Date established| 1955 (as a congregation)
Completed| 1967
Website
bh-rs.org
[1][2]

The Brighton and Hove Reform Synagogue is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue, located on Palmeira Avenue, in Hove, East Sussex, England, in the United Kingdom.

## History and affiliation

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The community was founded in 1955 with temporary accommodation and the synagogue was dedicated in 1967 to serve a rapidly growing community. The 400-capacity building was designed by Derek Sharp. A plaque indicates that the foundation stone was laid on 17 July 1966, or in the Hebrew calendar, 29 Tammuz 5726. It became the largest congregation in Brighton and Hove and one of the larger ones in the Reform Movement.

The first rabbi to serve the community was Rabbi Rosenblum who developed a style of prayer which combined a sense of tradition with mixed seating and inclusion of English beside a mainly Hebrew rendering of the service. In 2011 members of the synagogue voted in favour of equal rights for women congregants.[3]

The synagogue is a member of the Movement for Reform Judaism. In 2012, it was reported that the congregation had 500 adult members.[4]

The synagogue was listed at Grade II by Historic England on 2 April 2025.[5] This defines it as a "nationally important" building of "special interest".[6]

## Rabbi

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The rabbi of the congregation, since September 2012, is Dr. Andrea Zanardo. Zanardo was born in Varese and was among the founders of the first Italian Progressive Congregation while studying for his PhD. He was ordained in July 2012 after rabbinical studies at Leo Baeck College.[2]

## See also

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* England portal
* Judaism portal

* Grade II listed buildings in Brighton and Hove: A–B
* History of the Jews in England
* List of Jewish communities in the United Kingdom
* List of places of worship in Brighton and Hove
* List of synagogues in the United Kingdom

## References

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1. ^ Shulman, David (6 May 2024). "Brighton & Hove Reform Synagogue". Jewish Communities and Records – UK. JewishGen. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
2. ^ a b "New rabbis for a new year" (Press release). Movement for Reform Judaism. 6 September 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
3. ^ "Brighton Reform votes for equality". The Jewish Chronicle. 28 July 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
4. ^ "The 500-member shul which cannot afford a full-time rabbi". The Jewish Chronicle. London. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
5. ^ Historic England. "Brighton and Hove Reform Synagogue, Hove, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex (Grade II) (1491777)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
6. ^ "Listed Buildings". English Heritage. 2010. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2011.

## External links

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* Official website
* Brighton & Hove Online Jewish Community

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