Celebrating Jewish Heritage in Glasgow

Glasgow City Council, Garnethill Synagogue & Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre

This autumn, Garnethill Synagogue and the Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre (housed within the Synagogue) host a month-long celebration of the heritage and history of Jews in Scotland, with a special focus on the contributions of Jewish refugees who arrived from Eastern Europe.

From September through mid-October, visitors can enjoy a rich calendar of events, including tours, lectures, music, food, and celebrations of the Jewish New Year and Sukkot.

Program Highlights

• Ceremony – September 28: Interfaith event with the Lord Provost, held at Garnethill Synagogue

• Exhibition: Celebrating Sukkot, the Jewish harvest festival

• Food Tasting: A Jewish-themed dinner during September

• Guided Tours: Explore the Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre and the Refugee Trail

• Lecture: The history of Jews in Scotland

• Music & Performance: In cooperation with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

• Children’s Activities: Special service and celebration of Jewish heritage (date TBC)

• Open Doors: Visit the Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre and the Holocaust Resource Centre

Events run until after Sukkot (6–8 October), ensuring a vibrant and inclusive program for all ages.

The program welcomes Jewish communities across Scotland, interfaith groups, Garnethill neighbours, local schools, civic groups, and the general public.

This celebration is organized with the support of: Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Jewish Representative Council, Garnethill Synagogue, Council of Christians and Jews, Jewish Council of Scotland

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The event is part of the Cities Embracing Jewish Heritage initiative supported by the Combat Antisemitism Movement and the European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture and Heritage