April 2
On this day in 1844 the first purpose-built synagogue in Sydney was opened. A number of Jews arrived in the Colony with the First Fleet and then in 1821 the first free Jewish settlers began arriving. Regular services were held in the home of Philip Joseph Cohen before moving to rented premises in George St and Bridge St. The new synagogue was built on York St and was designed by James Hume. The Great Synagogue on Elizabeth St was consecrated in 1878.
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