Dunedin Synagogue

Dunedin Synagogue
Dunedin's former synagogue, in Moray Place

The Dunedin Synagogue is an historic synagogue in Dunedin, New Zealand. It is the world's southernmost synagogue.

The name can refer both to the historic building, the old Dunedin synagogue, and to the Dunedin Jewish Congregation, Dunedin.[1]

The old synagogue building stands in Moray Place and was used from 1864 to 1881 when it was replaced by a larger building.[2] After this time it became a Masonic Lodge. It is now used as an art gallery (the Temple Gallery).[3]

The current (third) synagogue is located in Dunedin North on George Street, close to the University of Otago.

References

  1. ^ "Dunedin Jewish Congregation". http://www.dunedinjewish.org.nz/. Retrieved 10 May 2010. 
  2. ^ Knight, H. (1993) Church Building in Otago. Dunedin: Hardwicke Knight. ISBN 0-9597857-9-5. pp.85-87
  3. ^ Dunedin arts directory. Retrieved 9 July 2010.


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