Our Communities
We are an outward- looking community, making a strong contribution to society locally and nationally. Our communities support local food banks, refugee centres and asylum seekers throughout the year and especially on Mitzvah Day.
There are other active social groups including Cultural Connexions, Book Group, Art Appreciation Club, Bridge Club and Drop-In.
Our reform and orthodox synagogues in Newcastle are active and welcoming, with regular social, cultural and charity events featuring in our annual community calendar. Scroll down to find out more…
United Hebrew Congregation
The UHC was formed in 1973, bringing together Newcastle’s three remaining orthodox congregations. In 1986 the new UHC synagogue in Gosforth was opened.
Newcastle Reform Synagogue
The Reform congregation in Newcastle was established in the early 1960’s by German refugees, moving to its new purpose-built site in Kenton in 1982.
Rabbi: Sybil Sheridan
www.newcastlereformsynagogue.co.uk
info@newcastlereformsynagogue.co.uk
07513945981 (24 hrs)
Darlington Hebrew Congregation
The Reform congregation in Darlington serves County Durham, Cleveland, Middlesbrough, Stockton and North Yorkshire.
www.dhcreform.org
01325 317350 / 07908823311
Kosher Food
There is a kosher food facility including poultry, meat, bread and deli items situated on-site at the UHC in Newcastle (0191 284 4402). There are also several kosher shops just a few miles away in Gateshead.
Kosher meals and Shabbat kits are available upon request and free of charge at larger hospitals.
Student Chaplaincy
There are five universities in our region – Newcastle, Northumbria, Durham, Sunderland and Teesside with active J Socs at Durham, Newcastle and Northumbria. Students are welcome to attend Newcastle synagogues for Friday night dinners and festival meals free of charge.
As chaplain for the region Rabbi Aaron Lipsey regularly provides welcoming Friday night and Shabbat meals, talks, support and pastoral care.
Jewish Care Home
Phillip Cussins House
The jewel in our crown is Philip Cussins House situated in the leafy suburb of Gosforth. It has an excellent reputation and we are lucky to have such a happy and comfortable residential care home, with Kosher kitchen, at the centre of our community.
The Recorder
Our regular community newsletter ‘The Recorder’ keeps everyone updated with cross-communal information, news and events.
Community Service
The North East Jewish Community Service (NEJCS) provides support and assistance to those in need, including home and hospital visits, transport and much more.