Welcome to Plymouth Synagogue, the oldest Ashkenazi Synagogue still in regular use in the English speaking world.You need to contact Jerry first to arrange to come. Register your name and details with Jerry, by Law. Please attend the services, especially Jewish males, to make a minyan. For Service Times see 'Service Times at top of page. We welcome all Jewish people wanting to worship.
However please wear a mask, keep 2 metres apart outside and 1 metre apart in shul. Sit where cushions are placed. Use the prayer books on the cushions and leave them there after the service to be cleaned for reuse.
Increased security for the coming services predominately as a precaution from the conflict in Israel.
Whilst there is no intelligence (fromCST/POLICE/Counter Terrorism) to suggest any increased threat to us here in Plymouth, Jerry (Synagogue Custodian) has liaised with Peter (Gabbai) and will be implementing some additional measures for the time being.
NB should anyone feel these temporary measures are not warranted please put your objections in writing to Peter and cc Jerry for discussion.
1) the shul door may be locked on the catch from the beginning of service until the end. Anyone arriving after1000am may need to be let in.
2) a nominated person inside shul will need to be briefed on the use of the panic alarm in case of emergency. Ideally one male, one female and ideally PHC members (they will have to give an explanation to the committee if used after the event).
3) Parking - whilst we have the use of the car park next door Fri/Sat, all attending persons with a vehicle will need to use the car park until future notice.
4) Parking for mid week will be very limited and it is recommended either using the park and ride or street parking
5) Gates will be closed (unlocked) during the service and either manned or monitored by cctv
If you are intending to arrive for services after 1000 please inform Jerry 07753 267616 if possible, when you are expecting to arrive. Should you arrive and have difficulty with the gate please be patient. Jerry will be watching you on cctv and will be out shortly.
Use of the gents during services (which is in the vestry) please find jerry on the return for entry into shul.
Use of the vestry.
Max of 15 people. Table service only. What we have are 4 tables. 3-4 people per table; no mixing of tables so pick whom you would like to mix/sit with and stay on your table.
Kiddish will be delivered to each table similarly to how we have been doing in shul but now tea can be delivered as well.
Services
Fri 1800 Richard leading
Sat 1000 Joe leading
At this point - on behalf of the community, I would like to wish Peter a very warm return.
Contacts - for all contacts for specific purposes click on Contacts Tab for names and phone numbers
eg, for ADULT VISITS; GROUP VISITS AND HOME EDUCATORS - PLEASE PHONE Jerry Sibley - details below
Jerry Sibley can be contacted on phccaretaker@yahoo.co.uk or phccaretaker@gmail.com
For details of where we are, click on the Contacts tab then on Find us for a map of where we are.
