Belfast Jewish Community, Belfast

#132 among attractions in Belfast

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The Belfast Jewish Community is the Jewish community in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Its Rabbi is the Rev David Kale. The community follows the Ashkenazi Orthodox ritual. Membership has fluctuated from 78 in 1900, approximately 1500 during World War II, about 375 after World War II, to 350 in 1945, 380 in 1949 and 200 in 1999. The congregation was fewer than 80 people as of January 2015. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1967 (57 years ago)Architectural style: ModernCoordinates: 54°37'39"N, 5°56'2"W

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49 Somerton RoadFortwilliamBelfast United Kingdom

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Belfast Jewish Community – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Belfast Castle, Solitude, Cliftonville Golf Club, The Duncairn.

1.1 miN
Hilltop landmark with views, built 1870
Belfast Castle, Belfast
29 min walk • Perched on the slopes of Cave Hill Country Park, Belfast Castle stands as a testament to the city's rich heritage. This Scottish baronial-style castle, nestled within the verdant hills overlooking Belfast, Northern Ireland, provides visitors with a serene escape from...
0.8 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Solitude, Belfast
20 min walk • Tucked away in the heart of Northern Ireland's capital, Solitude holds a special place in the hearts of Belfast's sporting community. This venerable sports venue is not just a stadium; it is a historic symbol of the city's deep-rooted love for football.
0.8 miW
Golf, Outdoor activities
Cliftonville Golf Club, Belfast
20 min walk • Cliftonville Golf Club is located on Westland Road in north Belfast. It consists of a 9-hole course with an eighteen-hole par of 70. The club was founded in 1911. The course lies underneath the shadow of Cavehill. The first hole has been nominated twice in BBC NI's toughest Par 3.
1.1 miS
Museum, Art museum
The Duncairn, Belfast
27 min walk • The Duncairn Centre for Arts & Culture opened its doors in 2014 and it is North Belfast’s first purpose built Arts and Culture shared space venue.
0.5 miN
Church
St Peter's Church, Belfast
12 min walk • St Peter's Church is a Church of Ireland parish church in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The building is the centre of worship for the Anglican community based on or around the Antrim Road within the city limits.
0.6 miS
Park
Alexandra Park, Belfast
16 min walk • Alexandra Park is a Victorian park situated in north Belfast. It is named after Princess Alexandra of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and was opened in 1888. As is typical for parks of the period, it has a formal layout that includes tree lined avenues. It also contains play areas for children.
1.1 miNE
54°38'30"N • 5°55'16"W
Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle, Belfast
29 min walk • Church
1 miE
Park
Giant's Park, Belfast
26 min walk • Giant's Park is a planned public park, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The proposed 200-acre site is the Dargan Road Landfill site on the northern shore of Belfast...
1.3 miSW
Neighbourhood
Ardoyne, Belfast
33 min walk • Ardoyne is a working class and mainly Catholic and Irish republican district in north Belfast, Northern Ireland. It gained notoriety due to the large number of incidents during The Troubles.
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Seaview, Belfast
14 min walk • Seaview is a football stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is the home ground of Crusaders, and traditionally hosts the final of the Steel & Sons Cup on Christmas Day. The stadium holds 3,383, and has a 4G playing surface.
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Skegoneill Avenue, Belfast
14 min walk • Skegoneill Avenue is a football stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is the home of Brantwood F.C. has a capacity of 5,100 and was built in 1952. It is located on the street of the same name, a residential road linking the Antrim and Shore roads.

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Which popular attractions are close to Belfast Jewish Community?

Nearby attractions include St Peter's Church, Belfast (12 min walk), Alexandra Park, Belfast (16 min walk), Solitude, Belfast (20 min walk).